Types of houses
A home on one floor in a big building.
flat
Living in a large town with many buildings and people.
in a city
The space or room just under the roof of a house.
attic
The room where you sleep. It has a bed, a wardrobe, and maybe a desk.
bedroom
A building where children and teenagers go to learn from teachers.
school
A big building with many flats (apartments) inside.
block of flats
Living in a smaller place than a city, with shops and houses.
in a town
A small platform outside an upper-floor window or door, with a railing.
balcony
The room where you cook food. It has a stove, a sink, and a fridge.
kitchen
An outdoor place with grass, trees, and benches. People walk, play, or have a picnic there.
park
A small, cosy house in the countryside.
cottage
Living in a small group of houses in the countryside.
in a village
The lowest floor of a building, usually partly or fully below ground.
basement
The room where you relax and watch TV. It has a sofa and a coffee table.
living room
A quiet building with many books. You can read or borrow books ther
library
A house that stands alone and is not joined to any other house.
detached house
Living on land that is completely surrounded by water.
on an island
The floor of a building at street level (the first floor in British English).
ground floor
The room where you eat meals. It has a table and chairs.
dining room
A building where doctors and nurses help sick or injured people.
hospital
One of several houses in a row, all joined by their side walls.
terraced house
Living in open land with fields, farms, and few houses.
in the country
The highest floor in a building.
top floor
The outdoor space next to a house. It has grass, flowers, and sometimes trees.
garden
A building where you can see and learn about old or interesting things, like art or history.
museum