Warm-up
In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: in the living room. First, go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.
Vocabulary/ Expressions
| furniture | (n) chairs, sofas, tables, etc that are used in a room A bed is a piece of furniture. |
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| couch/sofa | (n) a long piece of furniture on which a person can sit or lie Usually, two to three people can sit on a sofa. |
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| armchair | (n) a chair that supports your arms I like to sit in an armchair more than a sofa. |
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| recliner | (n) an armchair can be tilted back and has a footrest The recliner is more comfortable than the armchair. |
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| cushion | (n) a pillow or pad used to sit on some furniture like sofas The cushion for the armchair is firm. |
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| coffee table | (n) a long low table usually placed in front of a sofa She likes to put magazines on her coffee table. |
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| end table | (n) a small table usually next to a sofa or chair The lamp is on the end table. |
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| bookshelf | (n) a place to put books The bookshelf has many different books in it. |
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| lamp | (n) a device that produces light The lamp is very bright. |
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| fireplace | (n) a place where a fire can be built We use the fireplace only when it’s cold outside. |
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Conversation
Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.
- What do you like to do in your living room?
- Where’s your favorite place to sit in your living room? Why?
- What furniture is in your living room?
- Do you like to eat in your living room? Why or why not?
- Do you like a big or small living room? Why?
- Where do you like to buy your furniture? Why?
- Do you like fireplaces? Why or why not?
- Do you sleep on the sofa sometimes? Why or why not?
- Besides the living room, where else do you have televisions in your home?
- Do you have a bookshelf in your living room? Why or why not?
Wrap-up
Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.
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