🇺🇸 English · A2
Home & Daily Routines in English · A2
60 English words and phrases for home & daily routines, at A2 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.
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kitchenkitchen
She is cooking in the kitchen.
She is cooking in the kitchen.
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bathroombathroom
The bathroom needs new tiles.
The bathroom needs new tiles.
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bedroombedroom
My bedroom faces the garden.
My bedroom faces the garden.
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hallwayhallway
The photos hang along the hallway.
The photos hang along the hallway.
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gardengarden
She grows tomatoes in the garden.
She grows tomatoes in the garden.
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balconybalcony
We grow flowers on the balcony.
We grow flowers on the balcony.
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backyardbackyard
The dog is running in the backyard.
The dog is running in the backyard.
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fencefence
The fence around our yard is white.
The fence around our yard is white.
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roofroof
Snow is piling up on the roof.
Snow is piling up on the roof.
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doorbelldoorbell
The doorbell rang twice.
The doorbell rang twice.
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stairsstairs
Watch your step on the stairs.
Watch your step on the stairs.
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doorstepdoorstep
A package is on the doorstep.
A package is on the doorstep.
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furniturefurniture
They bought new furniture for the living room.
They bought new furniture for the living room.
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mirrormirror
There's a mirror by the door.
There's a mirror by the door.
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vacuumvacuum
I vacuum the carpet every week.
I vacuum the carpet every week.
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dishwasherdishwasher
Just put the dishes in the dishwasher.
Just put the dishes in the dishwasher.
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microwavemicrowave
Heat the soup in the microwave.
Heat the soup in the microwave.
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nightstandnightstand
I keep a book on my nightstand.
I keep a book on my nightstand.
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alarm clockalarm clock
I set my alarm clock for seven.
I set my alarm clock for seven.
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cleanclean
We clean the house on Saturdays.
We clean the house on Saturdays.
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laundrylaundry
I need to do the laundry today.
I need to do the laundry today.
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detergentdetergent
This detergent smells like lemon.
This detergent smells like lemon.
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housekeepinghousekeeping
Housekeeping cleans the rooms daily.
Housekeeping cleans the rooms daily.
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tidytidy
Keep your desk tidy.
Keep your desk tidy.
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messymessy
His room is always messy.
His room is always messy.
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neatneat
She keeps everything neat.
She keeps everything neat.
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showershower
I take a shower every morning.
I take a shower every morning.
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lightlight
Turn off the lights when you leave.
Turn off the lights when you leave.
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keykey
I can't find my keys anywhere.
I can't find my keys anywhere.
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roommateroommate
My roommate cooks dinner tonight.
My roommate cooks dinner tonight.
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I brush my teeth twice a day.I brush my teeth twice a day.
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Can you take out the trash?Can you take out the trash?
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Make yourself at home.Make yourself at home.
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Whose turn is it to do the dishes?Whose turn is it to do the dishes?
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The heater isn't working.The heater isn't working.
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Don't forget to lock the door.Don't forget to lock the door.
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Can you water the plants?Can you water the plants?
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I vacuum the living room every weekend.I vacuum the living room every weekend.
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The dishwasher is broken again.The dishwasher is broken again.
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I usually microwave my leftovers.I usually microwave my leftovers.
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Don't forget to buy more detergent.Don't forget to buy more detergent.
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My winter coats are in the closet.My winter coats are in the closet.
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We sat on the balcony and had tea.We sat on the balcony and had tea.
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The kids are playing in the backyard.The kids are playing in the backyard.
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Someone rang the doorbell.Someone rang the doorbell.
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Please take off your shoes at the doorstep.Please take off your shoes at the doorstep.
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I share an apartment with my roommate.I share an apartment with my roommate.
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My room is a bit messy today.My room is a bit messy today.
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I like to keep things neat and tidy.I like to keep things neat and tidy.
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The alarm clock didn't go off this morning.The alarm clock didn't go off this morning.
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I climbed the stairs to my bedroom.I climbed the stairs to my bedroom.
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There's a spider in the hallway.There's a spider in the hallway.
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Housekeeping comes every Friday.Housekeeping comes every Friday.
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I need to fix the fence in the backyard.I need to fix the fence in the backyard.
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The roof leaks when it rains hard.The roof leaks when it rains hard.
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I always leave my keys by the door.I always leave my keys by the door.
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We eat breakfast together every morning.We eat breakfast together every morning.
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I do the laundry on Sundays.I do the laundry on Sundays.
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The bathroom needs a good cleaning.The bathroom needs a good cleaning.
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I tidy my bedroom before I leave.I tidy my bedroom before I leave.
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