Welcome to today’s English lesson! We’re going to learn about household equipment. Knowing these words is super useful for everyday life in English. Whether you’re talking about your kitchen, living room, or doing chores, this vocabulary will help you speak more confidently. This lesson is perfect for A2 level English learners who want to improve their practical vocabulary and spoken English skills.

Why Learn Household Equipment Vocabulary?

Imagine you are visiting an English-speaking friend’s house, or maybe you’re renting an apartment in an English-speaking country. You’ll need to understand and talk about things you use at home! Knowing the names of home appliances and kitchen tools will make your life much easier and help you communicate effectively. This English vocabulary A2 lesson focuses on words you’ll use every day. Learning these words will:

• Help you understand conversations about daily routines at home.
• Enable you to ask for help or instructions about using equipment.
• Make you feel more comfortable and confident in English-speaking environments.
• Improve your overall spoken English practice.

So, let’s dive in and learn some essential household equipment vocabulary!

Common Household Equipment Words

We can organize household equipment into different rooms or areas of the house. Let’s start with some common categories:

Kitchen Equipment

The kitchen is full of useful equipment! Here are some important words:

• Oven: We use an oven to bake cakes, cook pizzas, and roast meat. Example: “I’m going to bake a cake in the oven.”
• Refrigerator (Fridge): We keep food cold in the refrigerator so it doesn’t spoil. Example: “Please put the milk in the refrigerator.”
• Microwave: A microwave is used to quickly heat up food. Example: “Let’s heat up the leftovers in the microwave.”
• Stove (Cooker/Hob): We cook food in pots and pans on the stove. Example: “Be careful, the stove is hot.”
• Dishwasher: A dishwasher washes dirty dishes automatically. Example: “Let’s load the dirty plates into the dishwasher.”
• Kettle: We use a kettle to boil water for tea or coffee. Example: “Can you put the kettle on, please?”
• Toaster: A toaster is used to make toast. Example: “I’d like some toast, please use the toaster.”
• Blender: We use a blender to mix drinks like smoothies or soups. Example: “Let’s make a smoothie with the blender.”
• Mixer: A mixer is used to mix ingredients for baking. Example: “Use the electric mixer to combine the butter and sugar.”
• Cutlery: This includes knives, forks, and spoons. Example: “Please set the table with cutlery.”
• Dishes (Plates): We eat food from dishes. Example: “These are clean dishes from the dishwasher.”
• Pans and Pots: We cook food in pans and pots on the stove. Example: “I need a big pot to cook pasta.”

Living Room Equipment

Let’s look at equipment you might find in the living room:

• Television (TV): We watch movies and shows on the television. Example: “Let’s watch a movie on the television.”
• Remote Control: We use the remote control to change channels on the TV. Example: “Where’s the remote control for the TV?”
• Sofa (Couch): A comfortable seat for relaxing. Example: “Come and sit on the sofa.”
• Armchair: A single comfortable chair with arms. Example: “He sat in his favorite armchair.”
• Lamp: A lamp gives light in a room. Example: “Can you turn on the lamp? It’s getting dark.”
• Fan: A fan cools down a room by moving air. Example: “It’s hot in here, let’s turn on the fan.”
• Air Conditioner (AC): An air conditioner cools the air in a room. Example: “The air conditioner is making the room nice and cool.”
• Heater: A heater warms up a room when it’s cold. Example: “We need to turn on the heater, it’s freezing!”
• Curtains (Drapes): Curtains cover the windows and block out light. Example: “Please close the curtains, the sun is too bright.”
• Coffee Table: A small table in front of the sofa. Example: “Put your drink on the coffee table.”

Bedroom Equipment

Here’s some vocabulary for the bedroom:

• Bed: We sleep in a bed. Example: “It’s time for bed, I’m tired.”
• Wardrobe (Closet): We keep our clothes in a wardrobe. Example: “Hang your shirt in the wardrobe.”
• Dresser (Chest of Drawers): A piece of furniture with drawers for clothes. Example: “My socks are in the top drawer of the dresser.”
• Nightstand (Bedside Table): A small table next to the bed. Example: “I keep my book on the nightstand.”
• Alarm Clock: We use an alarm clock to wake up in the morning. Example: “Set the alarm clock for 7 AM.”
• Mirror: We look at ourselves in a mirror. Example: “I need to look in the mirror to comb my hair.”

Bathroom Equipment

And finally, some bathroom equipment:

• Shower: We wash ourselves in the shower. Example: “I take a shower every morning.”
• Bathtub (Bath): We can relax in a bathtub filled with water. Example: “She likes to have a long bath in the bathtub.”
• Toilet: We use the toilet. Example: “Where is the toilet?”
• Sink (Washbasin): We wash our hands and face in the sink. Example: “Wash your hands in the sink.”
• Towel: We dry ourselves with a towel. Example: “Can you pass me a clean towel?”
• Hairdryer: We use a hairdryer to dry our hair. Example: “I need to use the hairdryer after my shower.”
• Washing Machine: We wash our clothes in a washing machine. Example: “Put the dirty clothes in the washing machine.”
• Dryer (Tumble Dryer): We dry clothes quickly in a dryer. Example: “The clothes are dry, they are in the dryer.”
• Iron: We use an iron to make clothes smooth and wrinkle-free. Example: “I need to iron my shirt before work.”
• Ironing Board: We use an ironing board when we iron clothes. Example: “Set up the ironing board, please.”

How to Use Household Equipment Words in Sentences

Let’s see how we can use these words in everyday conversations. Here are some examples:

Asking for Help:

• “Excuse me, how do I use the oven?”
• “Could you show me where the washing machine is?”
• “I can’t find the remote control. Can you help me?”

Giving Instructions:

• “To turn on the lamp, just press this button.”
• “Put the leftovers in the refrigerator on the top shelf.”
• “Be careful when you use the stove, it gets very hot.”

Talking about your home:

• “My favorite place in my house is the sofa in the living room.”
• “We just bought a new dishwasher for the kitchen.”
• “I need to buy a new kettle, the old one is broken.”

Let’s Practice!

Fill in the blanks with the correct household equipment word from the list below:
Words: refrigerator, microwave, bed, television, kettle, shower, sofa, washing machine, oven, lamp

1. It’s cold in here! Can you turn on the _______?
2. I’m hungry. Let’s heat up some soup in the _______.
3. I’m tired. I’m going to go to _______ now. Goodnight!
4. We watched a great movie on the _______ last night.
5. Could you put the milk back in the _______, please?
6. I need to wash these clothes. Where is the _______?
7. I want to make tea. Can you boil water in the _______?
8. Please sit down and relax on the _______.
9. I’m going to bake cookies in the _______.
10. I’m going to take a _______ before breakfast.

Answers

1. It’s cold in here! Can you turn on the lamp?
2. I’m hungry. Let’s heat up some soup in the microwave.
3. I’m tired. I’m going to go to bed now. Goodnight!
4. We watched a great movie on the television last night.
5. Could you put the milk back in the refrigerator, please?
6. I need to wash these clothes. Where is the washing machine?
7. I want to make tea. Can you boil water in the kettle?
8. Please sit down and relax on the sofa.
9. I’m going to bake cookies in the oven.
10. I’m going to take a shower before breakfast.

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Keep practicing, and you’ll be using these household equipment words like a pro in no time! Good luck with your English learning journey!