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Unit 6 - Lesson 2

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bathroom
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laundry
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to empty
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dishwasher
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to iron
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to lay
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to sweep
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floor
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to tidy
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living room
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to vacuum
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stair
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to wash
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housework
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hour
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everyday
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always
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cleaner
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because
to clean
to clean
Verb
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k
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to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

dirty
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I need to clean my glasses; they are dirty.
I usually clean the floors with a mop and cleaner.

Grammatical Information:

transitive
bathroom
bathroom
noun
b
b
a
æ
th
θ
r
r
oo
u:
m
m

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

Grammatical Information:

compound noun
laundry
laundry
noun
l
l
au
ɑ:
n
n
d
d
r
r
y
i

clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

What is "laundry"?

Laundry refers to the clothes or linens that are intended to be washed or that have been washed. It can include a variety of items such as shirts, pants, dresses, towels, bed sheets, and more. Laundry is typically sorted by color, fabric type, and washing instructions before being placed in a washing machine or taken to a laundry service. Once cleaned, the laundry may be hung to dry, put in a dryer, or ironed before being folded and put away. Properly laundered clothes can feel fresh, clean, and comfortable, making them a vital part of daily life.

to empty
to empty
Verb
e
ɛ
m
m
p
p
t
t
y
i

to remove the contents of a container or space

fill

Grammatical Information:

transitive
dishwasher
dishwasher
noun
d
d
i
ɪ
sh
ʃ
w
w
a
ɑ:
sh
ʃ
e
ə
r
r

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

What is a "dishwasher"?

A dishwasher is a kitchen appliance used to clean dishes, pots, pans, and utensils automatically. It works by spraying water and detergent onto the items inside the machine, then rinsing and drying them. Dishwashers typically have multiple racks to hold different types of dishes and adjustable settings to control water temperature and wash cycles. They are popular for saving time and effort in cleaning, especially for large families or households that frequently use dishes. Dishwashers help to ensure dishes are cleaned thoroughly and hygienically with minimal manual work.

to iron
to iron
Verb
i
aɪə
r
r
o
n
n

to use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to lay
to lay
Verb
l
l
a
e
y
ɪ

to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to sweep
to sweep
Verb
s
s
w
w
ee
i
p
p

to clean a place by using a broom

Grammatical Information:

transitive
floor
floor
noun
f
f
l
l
oo
ɔ:
r
r

the bottom of a room that we walk on

to tidy
to tidy
Verb
t
t
i
d
d
y
i

to organize a place and put things where they belong

living room
living room
noun
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/ˈlɪvɪŋ ruːm/

the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

What is a "living room"?

A living room is a common area in a home where people gather to relax, socialize, or entertain guests. It is usually furnished with comfortable seating like sofas and chairs, along with tables, lamps, and sometimes entertainment devices like a television or stereo. The living room is often one of the main spaces in a house, designed for both casual and formal activities. It serves as a central area for spending time with family or friends and is typically located near the entrance or central part of the home.

Grammatical Information:

compound noun
to vacuum
to vacuum
Verb
v
v
a
æ
c
k
uu
ju
m
m

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, etc.

Grammatical Information:

transitive
stair
stair
noun
s
s
t
t
ai
ɛ
r
r

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

What is a "stair"?

A stair is a series of steps designed to connect two levels within a building, allowing individuals to move from one floor to another. Typically enclosed within the structure, stairs consist of horizontal surfaces called treads for stepping on and vertical sections known as risers that support the treads. They can vary in design, including straight, curved, or spiral configurations, depending on the layout and space available. Stairs are essential for accessibility and can be constructed from a range of materials, such as wood, metal, or concrete, providing both functionality and aesthetic appeal in the interior design of a building.

to wash
to wash
Verb
w
w
a
ɑ:
sh
ʃ

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

Grammatical Information:

transitive
housework
housework
noun
h
h
o
a
u
ʊ
s
s
e
w
w
o
ɜ
r
r
k
k

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

hour
hour
noun
h
o
a
u
ʊ
r
r

each of the twenty-four time periods that exist in a day and each time period is made up of sixty minutes

minute
minute
noun
m
m
i
ɪ
n
n
u
ɪ
t
t
e

each of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds

everyday
everyday
Adjective
e
ɛ
v
v
e
r
r
y
i
d
d
a
e
y
ɪ

taking place each day

couple
couple
noun
c
k
ou
ʌ
p
p
ə
l
l
e

two people who are married or having a romantic relationship

often
often
Adverb
o
ɔ:
f
f
t
e
ə
n
n

on many occasions

rarely

Grammatical Information:

incomparable
adverb of frequency
always
always
Adverb
a
ɔ:
l
l
w
w
a
e
y
ɪ
s
z

at all times, without any exceptions

never

Grammatical Information:

incomparable
adverb of frequency
sometimes
sometimes
Adverb
s
s
o
ʌ
m
m
e
t
t
i
m
m
e
s
z

on some occasions but not always

Grammatical Information:

incomparable
adverb of frequency
never
never
Adverb
n
n
e
ɛ
v
v
e
ə
r
r

not at any point in time

always

Grammatical Information:

incomparable
adverb of frequency
usually
usually
Adverb
u
ju:
s
ʒ
ua
ə
ll
l
y
i

in most situations or under normal circumstances

Grammatical Information:

incomparable
adverb of frequency
cleaner
cleaner
noun
c
k
l
l
ea
i
n
n
e
ə
r
r

someone whose job is to clean other people’s houses, offices, etc.

to eat out
to eat out
Verb
uk flag
/ˈiːt ˈaʊt/

to eat in a restaurant, etc. rather than at one's home

eat in

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
eat
phrase's particle
out
both
both
determiner
b
b
o
th
θ

used to talk about two things or people

because
conjunction
b
b
e
ɪ
c
k
au
ʌ
s
z
e

used for introducing the reason of something

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