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Lesson 11: Furnishing and Organizing a Home

I. LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 🔬

LET-S CHECK IT OUT

Describe what you see in the picture.

What are the things you consider when buying furniture?

II. LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🎯

pillowcase

[ 'pil-oh-keys ]

noun

- a removable cloth cover for a pillow

She changed the pillowcase to match the new bed sheets.

nightstand

[ 'nahyt-stand ]

noun

- a small table next to a bed

He placed a lamp and a book on the nightstand.

blanket

[ 'blang-kit ]

noun

- a large piece of fabric used for warmth as a bed covering

She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the chilly evening.

vanity

[ 'van-i-tee ]

noun

- a piece of bedroom furniture with a mirror and drawers used while grooming

She arranged her makeup neatly on the vanity.

playpen

[ 'pley-pen ]

noun

- a small enclosure in which a baby or young child can play safely

She put the baby in the playpen while she prepared dinner.

walker

[ 'waw-ker ]

noun

- a device used to help a baby learn to walk or to aid mobility for elderly or disabled people

The baby enjoyed moving around the house in his walker.

drapes

[ dreypz ]

noun

- heavy curtains, often used for decorative purposes or to block light

She pulled the drapes closed to darken the room.

fitted sheet

[ 'fit-id sheet ]

noun

- a sheet with elastic edges designed to fit snugly over a mattress

She struggled a bit to put the fitted sheet on the mattress.

full-length mirror

[ fool-lengkth 'mir-er ]

noun

- a tall mirror that shows the entire height of a person

She checked her outfit in the full-length mirror before leaving.

bunk beds

[ buhngk bedz ]

noun

- two beds stacked one on top of the other

The children were excited to sleep in their new bunk beds.

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IV. DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧

Situation:

Emily is purchasing various furniture and accessories for redecorating her home.

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Emily

Hi, Michael! I’m redecorating my home and need to buy some new furniture and accessories. Can you help me find them?

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Michael

Of course, Emily! What specific items are you looking for?

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Emily

I need a pillow, pillowcase, nightstand, bedspread, and a comforter for the bedroom. Also, I’m looking for a blanket and a fitted sheet.

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Michael

We have those items in the bedding section. Do you need anything else for the bedroom?

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Emily

Yes, I need bunk beds and a bookcase for the kids' room, and a dresser and a vanity for my room.

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Michael

We have a great selection of those items. Do you need any baby furniture?

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Emily

Yes, I need a cradle, crib, playpen, and a walker.

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Michael

We have all of those in our baby section. How about storage solutions?

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Emily

I need a cubby and a toy chest for the kids' room.

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Michael

Great, we have those as well. Do you need anything for the living room?

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Emily

Yes, I need drapes, a rug, a love seat, an armchair, an easy chair, and some throw pillows.

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Michael

We have a variety of options for the living room. Anything else?

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Emily

I’d also like a full-length mirror and a bookcase.

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Michael

No problem, we have everything you need. Let me show you where they are.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. Why did Emily approach Michael?

2. Which bedroom items did Emily ask for first?

3. Which baby furniture items did Emily need?

V. LET'S CHAT! 💬

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.

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Customer

Do you have a sturdy bookcase that can hold a lot of books?

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Staff

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Customer

I'm looking for a bedspread that matches my room decor. Can you help?

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Staff

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Customer

Do you sell rugs that are suitable for a living room?

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Staff

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Customer

I'm looking for a cradle for my newborn. Do you have any recommendations?

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Staff

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Customer

Can you recommend a warm comforter for the winter season?

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Staff

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VI. ROLE PLAYING! 🎬 0. ROLE PLAYING

Situation:

A customer visits a home goods store to buy specific furniture and accessories for redecorating their home and seeks assistance from the staff.

Instruction:

One person will be the customer, and the other will be the staff member. Use the learned vocabulary in the conversation.

AS A STAFF MEMBERAS A CUSTOMER

Greet the customer and offer assistance.

Ask for help finding a pillow, pillowcase, nightstand, bedspread, comforter, blanket, and fitted sheet for the bedroom.

Direct the customer to the bedding section for items like pillow, pillowcase, nightstand, bedspread, comforter, blanket, and fitted sheet.

Inquire about bunk beds and a bookcase for the kids' room, as well as a dresser and vanity for the master bedroom.

Guide the customer to the kids' furniture section for bunk beds and bookcases, and the master bedroom section for dressers and vanities.

Request assistance with finding baby furniture items such as a cradle, crib, playpen, and walker.

Show the customer the baby furniture section for cradles, cribs, playpens, and walkers.

Ask for storage solutions like a cubby and a toy chest for the kids' room.

Provide information on storage solutions like cubbies and toy chests.

Inquire about living room items such as drapes, a rug, a love seat, an armchair, an easy chair, and throw pillows.

Assist the customer with finding living room items such as drapes, rugs, love seats, armchairs, easy chairs, and throw pillows.

Ask about the prices and any current discounts or promotions.

Provide information on prices and inform the customer about any ongoing discounts or promotions.

Offer further assistance and thank the customer for visiting.

LET'S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING 💭

  1. What is your favorite piece of furniture in your home and why?
  2. How do you choose the right bedding to match your bedroom decor?
  3. What are some essential items you would include in a baby's room?
  4. Can you describe a time when you redecorated a room and which items you found most useful?