This lesson is about describing a house with multiple rooms. Students will practice talking about the layout, features, and functions of different rooms in a large house. They’ll also learn how to use numbers and descriptive adjectives effectively. The lesson includes vocabulary for house-related terms, grammar structures for describing possession, and engaging examples to make learning fun.
Grammar Focus
Using "Have/Has" to Describe Possession
- Structure:
- Subject + have/has + object
- Example: My house has 10 rooms.
Describing a House with "There Is/There Are"
- Singular: There is a large dining room in my house.
- Plural: There are four bedrooms upstairs.
Using Numbers to Describe Quantity
- Structure:
- Number + plural noun
- Example: My house has three bathrooms and two kitchens.
Prepositions of Place for Rooms
- Examples:
- The living room is next to the kitchen.
- The bedrooms are upstairs.
Vocabulary
| Word/Phrase | Definition | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Room | A part of a house separated by walls | "My house has 10 rooms in total." |
| Upstairs | The higher floor of a house | "The bedrooms are all upstairs." |
| Downstairs | The lower floor of a house | "The living room is downstairs." |
| Hallway | A long passage connecting rooms | "There’s a long hallway on the first floor." |
| Bedroom | A room for sleeping | "There are four bedrooms in my house." |
| Bathroom | A room with a toilet and shower or bathtub | "We have two bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs." |
| Dining room | A room for eating meals | "The dining room is next to the kitchen." |
| Office | A room used for work or study | "I have a small office in my house." |
| Garage | A place to park cars | "There’s a two-car garage in my house." |
| Garden | An outdoor area with plants | "My house has a beautiful garden in the back." |
Useful Expressions
| Expression | Meaning |
|---|---|
| "My house has 10 rooms, including..." | Used to list the rooms in your house. |
| "There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms." | Describing the layout of a house. |
| "The kitchen is spacious and well-lit." | Talking about specific features of a room. |
| "The living room is my favorite room in the house." | Expressing a preference. |
| "We have a guest room for visitors." | Explaining additional rooms. |
| "The garage can fit two cars." | Describing the capacity of a room or space. |
| "The garden is perfect for relaxing in the summer." | Highlighting outdoor spaces. |
| "Most of the bedrooms are upstairs." | Indicating where rooms are located. |
| "There’s an office where I can work from home." | Pointing out a specific room and its function. |
| "How many rooms are there in your house?" | Asking about the layout of a house. |
Sentences
- My house has 10 rooms, including a living room, a dining room, and four bedrooms.
- There are three bathrooms in my house—two upstairs and one downstairs.
- The kitchen is very modern and has a lot of space.
- We have a large garden with flowers and a small fountain.
- The guest room is located on the ground floor.
- My office has a big desk and a bookshelf full of books.
- The master bedroom has a private bathroom.
- The garage is big enough for two cars and some storage.
- The hallway connects all the rooms on the first floor.
- The dining room is next to the kitchen, making it easy to serve meals.
Questions and Answers
Q: How many rooms does your house have?
A: My house has 10 rooms in total.Q: Where is the living room?
A: The living room is downstairs, near the main entrance.Q: Do you have an office in your house?
A: Yes, there’s a small office on the second floor.Q: What’s your favorite room in the house?
A: My favorite room is the kitchen because I love cooking.Q: Is there a garage in your house?
A: Yes, we have a two-car garage attached to the house.
Conversation
Emily: Wow, your house is so big! How many rooms does it have?
James: It has 10 rooms, including four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an office.
Emily: That’s amazing! Where’s your favorite place in the house?
James: Definitely the living room. It’s spacious, and we have a big TV there.
Emily: Do you have a garden?
James: Yes, it’s in the backyard. It’s great for summer barbecues.
Reading Passage
I live in a big house that has 10 rooms. On the first floor, there’s a spacious living room, a dining room, a modern kitchen, and a guest room. The kitchen is my favorite place because it’s bright and has plenty of storage space. There’s also a hallway that connects all the rooms downstairs.
Upstairs, we have four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a small office. The master bedroom is large and has its own private bathroom. The other bedrooms are perfect for my kids. The office is quiet and ideal for working from home.
Outside, there’s a lovely garden with colorful flowers and a small fountain. We also have a two-car garage where we keep our bicycles and tools. I feel lucky to live in such a comfortable and spacious house!
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