Unit 1. Lesson One: Home Environment

Introduction:

Welcome, students and teachers! In this lesson, we are exploring the Home Environment. Do you know the English names for the people you live with or the rooms in your house? Whether you are preparing for your terminal exams or just want to improve your speaking skills, this guide covers all the essential people, things, and places found at home. Let’s dive in and build your vocabulary!

Home Environment

The home is the most familiar place for students. We categorize these into who they see, what they use, and where they go.

A) People Found at Home

These are the members of a family or household.

Vocabulary	Explanation	Sentence Example
Father / Mother	The male and female parents of a child.	My father and mother love me very much.
Brother / Sister	Other children born to your parents.	My little sister is playing with her doll.
Grandparents	The parents of your father or mother (Babu and Bibi).	We visit our grandparents in the village during holidays.
Guardian	Someone who takes care of you if your parents are away.	My guardian bought me a new school bag.
House help	A person employed to help with cleaning or cooking.	The house help is preparing lunch in the kitchen.

B) Things Found at Home

These are common objects we use every day.

Vocabulary	Explanation	Sentence Example
Table / Chair	Furniture used for sitting and placing things on.	Please put the books on the table and sit on the chair.
Bed / Mattress	Furniture and soft pad used for sleeping.	I spread a clean sheet on my mattress before going to bed.
Utensils	Tools like plates, spoons, and cups used for eating.	Jane is washing the utensils after breakfast.
Television / Radio	Electronic devices for watching news or listening to music.	We listen to the news on the radio every evening.
Curtains	Pieces of cloth used to cover windows.	Mother closed the curtains because it was getting dark.

C) Rooms or Places Found at Home

These are the different parts of a house.

Vocabulary	Explanation	Sentence Example
Sitting room	The main room where the family relaxes and meets guests.	We welcomed our guests into the sitting room.
Bedroom	A private room where people sleep.	My brother is sleeping in his bedroom.
Kitchen	The room where food is cooked.	There is a delicious smell coming from the kitchen.
Bathroom / Toilet	The place where we wash our bodies and relieve ourselves.	Always wash your hands with soap after using the toilet.
Store room	A room used for keeping extra things like food or tools.	We keep the bags of maize in the store room.

D) Home Environment (Action Verbs)

Verb	Explanation	Sentence Example
Cook	To prepare food using heat.	Mother will cook rice for dinner.
Sweep	To clean the floor using a broom.	Please sweep the sitting room.
Wash	To clean something with water and soap.	I help my sister wash the utensils.
Sleep	To rest your body at night.	We sleep in our bedrooms at 9:00 PM.
Relax	To rest and enjoy oneself.	Father likes to relax on the sofa.