Warm-up
In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: in the bathroom. 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
bathroom sink | (n) a bowl with a faucet; usually has hot and cold water I use the bathroom sink to wash my hands? |
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shower | (n) a device that sprays water on your body while you wash yourself I prefer to take a shower than a bath. |
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shower curtain | (n) plastic or cloth material so water does not get out of the shower The shower curtain should be closed when you take a shower. |
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bathtub | (n) a large container for a person to sit and wash their body
I use the bathtub to relax. |
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medicine cabinet | (n) a cabinet usually with a mirror above the bathroom sink; to store medicines and other things We keep medicines, soap, and shaving cream in the medicine cabinet. |
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toilet | (n) a large bowl with a seat that is used to go to the bathroom The toilet is usually next to the bathroom sink. |
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towel rack | (n) a bar on which a towel is placed in the bathroom I always put my towel on the towel rack to dry. |
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towel | (n) a piece of cloth used to dry things like the body after a shower If the towel is wet, put it on the towel rack to dry. |
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mirror | (n) a piece of glass that you can see yourself in I look in the mirror every day. |
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bath rug | (n) piece of thick material put in front of the shower or bathtub to step on A bath rug will help keep the floor dry. |
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.
- Do you prefer a bath or shower? Why?
- How do you feel after taking a bath or shower?
- Do you sing in the shower? If so, why?
- Do you take a short or long shower? Why?
- What are some things that are kept in a bathroom? (For example – blow dryer, soap, etc.)
- What do you do in the bathroom? (For example – shave, shower, etc.)
- What are some things in a medicine cabinet? (For example – a razor)
- How many bathrooms are in your home?
- Does your shower have a glass door or shower curtain?
- Why is it important to keep a bathroom clean?