Lesson

Living Room

Living room vocabulary and items

≈ 15 min 8 block(s)

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Living Room Vocabulary

This lesson introduces common items you find in a living room and how to use them in sentences. Focus on names, articles (a/the), countable vs uncountable usage, and simple collocations.

  • Learn common nouns: sofa, armchair, coffee table, rug, lamp, bookshelf, curtains, TV stand.
  • Pay attention to singular/plural and whether the item is countable.
  • Practice using prepositions: on, under, in front of, next to, behind.

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Living Room Items (with example sentences)

Item Category Example
sofa seating We offered the client a seat on the sofa during the meeting.
armchair seating He read the report in the armchair by the window.
coffee table table Place the contract on the coffee table for signing.
rug floor covering The rug defines the seating area in the living room.
lamp lighting Turn on the lamp to check the document details.
bookshelf storage The bookshelf holds manuals and product guides.
curtains window covering Close the curtains to reduce glare on the presentation.
TV stand furniture The TV stand also stores the media equipment.

Tip

How to learn and use these words

Key strategies for mastering living room vocabulary:

  • Learn the item with its article and plural: 'a sofa' → 'sofas'.
  • Practice collocations: 'coffee table' not 'table coffee'.
  • Use prepositions correctly: 'on the coffee table', 'next to the armchair'.

Group words by function (seating, storage, lighting) to remember them faster.

Example

Examples in context

I placed the report on the coffee table before the meeting.

Please sit on the sofa; the client will arrive shortly.

She organized the manuals on the bookshelf by subject.

We need a brighter lamp near the armchair for reading documents.

Tip

Common mistakes to avoid

Typical errors learners make with living room vocabulary:

  • Incorrect article: saying 'I bought sofa' instead of 'I bought a sofa'.
  • Wrong preposition: 'in the coffee table' instead of 'on the coffee table'.
  • Confusing singular/plural: 'many furniture' instead of 'much furniture' or 'many pieces of furniture'.
  • Wrong word order in collocations: 'table coffee' instead of 'coffee table'.

Always check countability and prepositions when forming sentences.

Quiz

Which item is typically used to sit two or more people?

Hint: Think about seating furniture for multiple people.

Quiz

Complete: She placed the _____ in front of the sofa.

Hint: Think of a low table used for drinks and magazines.

Quiz

Choose the correct sentence:

Hint: Think about prepositions for surfaces (on/in/under).

Key Points

Vocabulary

sofa

noun CEFR A2 //ˈsəʊfə//

A long upholstered seat for several people; couch.

We moved the sofa closer to the window to improve lighting.

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armchair

noun CEFR B1 //ˈɑːmtʃeə(r)//

A comfortable chair with sides that support your arms.

He sat in the armchair to review the contract.

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coffee table

noun CEFR A2 //ˈkɒfi ˌteɪb(ə)l//

A low table placed in front of a sofa used for drinks or magazines.

Please leave the brochure on the coffee table.

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bookshelf

noun CEFR B1 //ˈbʊkʃelf//

A piece of furniture with horizontal shelves for storing books.

The bookshelf contains product manuals and industry reports.

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lamp

noun CEFR A1 //læmp//

A device that produces light, often placed on tables or the floor.

Turn on the lamp to reduce eye strain during the presentation.

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curtains

noun CEFR A2 //ˈkɜːrtənz//

Fabric panels that cover windows to block light or provide privacy.

Close the curtains to prevent glare on the screen.

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rug

noun CEFR A2 //rʌg//

A floor covering, often used to define an area or add comfort.

The rug helps to define the meeting area in the living room.

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TV stand

noun CEFR A2 //ˈtiːˈviː stænd//

A piece of furniture designed to hold a television and related equipment.

The TV stand stores the projector and remote controls.