Living room vocabulary in English: 20 words
Couch is common in American English. Sofa is also correct. A rug is smaller than carpet. Tap a word to hear it, then the mic to say it and see how it sounded.
20 words: tap one to hear Lin
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Coucha soft seat for several people
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Cushiona soft pillow for a couch
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Blanketa warm cover for your body
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Coffee tablea low table in front of a couch
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Remotea small device to control the TV
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TVa screen for watching shows
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TV standfurniture that holds the TV
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Speakera box that plays sound
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Floor lampa tall lamp that stands on the floor
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Ruga small floor cover
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Curtainscloth covers for windows
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Paintinga picture made with paint
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Picture framea frame that holds a photo or picture
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Light switcha switch for turning lights on or off
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Air conditionera machine that cools the room
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Vasea container for flowers
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Tissue boxa box for tissues
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Houseplanta green plant kept indoors
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Power stripa bar with many electric sockets
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Slipperssoft shoes worn inside the home
What you'll say at In the living room
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Where is the remote?I cannot find the TV control.
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Please put the blanket on the couch.Put the warm cover on the sofa.
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Can you close the curtains?Please cover the windows.
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Turn on the floor lamp, please.Please switch on the tall lamp.
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The coffee table is in front of the couch.The low table is before the sofa.
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I need a pair of slippers.I need indoor shoes.
Practise the whole conversation in a scene
Quick answers
What is the difference between couch and sofa?
Both mean a long soft seat. Couch is more common in American speaking; sofa is also correct.
What is the difference between rug and carpet?
A rug is usually smaller and movable. Carpet often covers the whole floor.
Do we say curtain or curtains?
Usually say curtains, because there are often two pieces on a window.