PRIMBON : VOCABULARY AROUND THE HOUSE

Build Up :
Attic =People store things in the attic.
Ballroom =A room in stately homes where rich people dance and concerts are held.
Box Room =A small room used for storage.
Cellar =Underneath the house.
Cloakroom =A small room where people put their coats.
Conservatory = A greenhouse attached to a house for the display of plants.
Dining Room =A room where people eat.
Drawing Room =A room in stately homes where rich people entertain.
Games Room = A room in large houses where games are played.
Hall = The entrance passage to a house.
Larder =A small room used for the storage of food.
Library =A room where books are kept.
Lounge =Another name for living room.
Music Room =A room where people play music.
Office =A room where people work.
Pantry =A small room used to store kitchen and dining items.
Parlour =Old fashioned word for living room.
Sitting Room =Another name for living room.
Spare Room/Guest Room =A room where guests sleep.
Toilet = A room where people go to the toilet (often known as WC)
Utility Room =A room where appliances such as washing machines are used.


Dialogue :
It's Saturday and Joan and Steve are decorating.
Joan: Steve, you missed a bit.
Steve: Where?
Joan: Here, on the wall just by the window, you can see a patch of white.
Steve: Oh yes, I see it. It's difficult in this light.
Joan: I know, well at least we have finished this room, only five more to go.
Steve: Are you sure you want to put wallpaper up in the lounge?
Joan: Yes, but don't worry, I'm really good at wallpapering. I just wish that John would decide on what he wants his room doing in.
Steve: I know, it's difficult when you're a boy. At least he's grown out of Star Wars, I keep thinking he'll ask for red and black or something equally gruesome.
Joan: Yes, but it is his room. I'm glad we decided not to move though. Maybe we should think about building an extension to the kitchen instead.
Steve: One thing at a time please! Lets get this decorating over and done with first.
Joan: Ha! Oh by the way you missed a bit by the door too!
Steve: Hmmm, thanks. Here's a brush.