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Talking about chores in English
What to say when discussing trash, dishes, turns, and house rules with roommates.
Full script
Lin
Hey, whose turn is it to take out the trash?
Them
Not mine. I did it last week.
Lin
Let's make a chore chart. Then no more arguing.
Them
Fine. I'll do the dishes, you do the vacuuming.
Lin
Deal. And we take turns with the bathroom.
Them
Wait, who ate my yogurt in the fridge?
Lin
Let's add a new rule: no stealing snacks.
Them
So it was you!
Key phrases
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Roommates
✓ Whose turn is it?Ask whose turn it is
It's your turn. = now it's yours
Roommates
✓ Let's make a chore chart.Suggest making a chore chart
chore = household task
Roommates
✓ Let's take turns.Suggest taking turns
take turns = switch each time
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✓ Who ate my yogurt?Ask who ate it
Classic roommate mystery
Quick answers
Roommates: what to say in English
Say “Whose turn is it?” — ask whose turn it is. It's your turn. = now it's yours.
Roommates: what to say in English
Say “Let's make a chore chart.” — suggest making a chore chart. chore = household task.
Roommates: what to say in English
Say “Let's take turns.” — suggest taking turns. take turns = switch each time.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “Who ate my yogurt?” — ask who ate it. Classic roommate mystery.