A1 · Vocabulary

Home, house and flat

Describe rooms, furniture and basic features of a home.

Learning objectives

  • Recognise the form and meaning of home, house and flat.
  • Use home, house and flat in controlled A1 sentences.
  • Identify and correct common beginner errors.
  • Apply the concept in a short personal or everyday context.

Grammar rules

  • Use there is, there are and prepositions of place.

Examples

  • There is a sofa in the living room.
  • The kitchen is next to the bedroom.
  • We live in a small flat.

Common mistakes

  • Using a form that does not agree with the subject or noun.
  • Using the correct words in the wrong order.
  • Adding or omitting a required auxiliary, article or preposition.
  • Choosing a form that changes the intended meaning.

Revision notes

Review the rule, say the examples aloud, write two new examples and retake the concept test until you achieve at least 80%.

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