1. Tell us about your home

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Joe: I live in an old farmhouse in the countryside of Italy, and our house is made up of two floors, where the first floor is … used to be three garages, but my dad transformed it over time into an open-plan, made up of a living room, dining room and a kitchen, and there's also a bathroom there and a … some extra space for an extra living room, while the upstairs is made up of mainly bedrooms and also my dad's office, a storage room and another bathroom. My favourite place of my home is the garden. The reason is because I can have loads of barbecues when it's sunny outside with my mates.

Elena: I live in a flat with my family. Our house is large because we are in five, so we have three bedrooms and two bathrooms. My favourite place, it's the terrace because we have wonderful sightseeing on hills and the sea and we have very nice dinner and lunch outside when it's summer.

Kirk: I live in a house with four bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and a couple of bathrooms in the outskirts of Barcelona. It's an old house, but what I really like most about the house actually isn't the house, rather the yard. You can see, we've got trees and bushes and we've got nature around us, and we're really not that far from the city.

Jonathan: I live in a flat, and we're on quite a high floor so we've got a nice view outside of the sports ground nearby and also the streets around us. And it's quite a small flat. It's just got three rooms. There's a living room with a small kitchen area in the corner, and there's a bedroom and a bathroom. But it's quite a nice size and it's easy to keep clean because it's so small. And my favourite part of the flat is that when the local football team train on the football pitch out there, we can watch them playing their matches.

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  • What's it like? (old, small, spacious, comfortable, cosy …)
  • What rooms does it have?
  • What's your favourite part of your home?

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Submitted by Emiliya on Wed, 19/08/2026 - 15:01

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Hi,

I live in a two-bedroom house. It's a typical semi-detached one. Or, as the Brits say, “two up and two down.”

On the second floor, there are two bedrooms and a bathroom with a bathtub.

On the first/ground floor, there are a living room and a kitchen with a dining area. Because the former owner had a big family, he had an extension built before we moved in. Despite having an extension, which consists of an office, a laundry room and a toilet with a shower, the house is small. However, it is quite enough because we are only two. The office where the former owner used to work is my dog's favourite part of the house. There is his couch, a box full of his toys, and a huge door that allows him to go into the garden whenever he wants.

I suppose my favourite part of my home is the living room. There are a few reasons for that.

The first one is that we have set up our TV zone there—a big flat TV screen and a sound system—and I can watch movies in the comfort of my own home. As an active person, I like to do my daily exercises in this room. That helps me relax, vent, and stay in shape.

To be honest, I like the whole house because I've decorated it and made it my home.

Submitted by T.A. on Wed, 19/08/2026 - 12:01

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Hello,

I live in a one bedroom apartment on the lowest story of a four story apartament building. I have a decent sized kitchen, a large enough bathroom and a very spacious living room complete with a very large sofa that is perfect for cozy lounging and for movie nights. It is minimally decorated and furnished, just as I like it and I have three plants in the living room that help with air quality. One of the plants is an orange lily and the flowers are always spectacular, especially at sunset and sundown. I am very grateful for the fact that my house stays at a good temperature in the summer months as long as I open all the windows for air ventilation. 

Submitted by Varty on Tue, 18/08/2026 - 23:31

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I living in apartment for three years ago, It has a two rooms, a living room, a kitchen, a garage and a terrace, an two bathroom too. I am very happy to life here but in the future maybe I can have my own house so I can feel like I´m my truly at home

Submitted by Johnzin on Tue, 18/08/2026 - 19:18

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Hii, My name is John, and I'm from Brazil. I live in a big house with four bathrooms, four bedrooms, one kitchen, one large living room, garage and garden. But my favorite place is my room, cuz it's calm and I have my PC for working, play games and watch films.

Submitted by Hsu Yadanar Aung on Sun, 02/08/2026 - 09:27

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Hello. My name is Su  and somewhere from Asia. My Parents love to live in one-story house with garden so that we feel like close to nature. There are 2 bedroom and kitchen and washroom in the back. From living room, there is small garden we grow variety of beautiful rose and some air purifying plants. My bedroom is more bigger and brighter than my parents room. Beside of my bed,i decorate my own studying desk facing the window.  

Submitted by GAGE on Wed, 29/07/2026 - 18:57

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Hi. my name is yasser, i live in a parents house which is basecaly made of one floor, it contain two bedroom a living room a kitchen and a bathroom and a small garage for the car, it's not comfy so i decided to make it two floors it is acually not finished but im going trying to make it step by step as i can, the best part in it is my room because i spent all the time in it working or thitnking about my next goal on life. im not dreaming of having an expencive house, i just want to have my own house which is confortable to have a familly in it thats enough for me righ now.

Submitted by tarcin on Sun, 26/07/2026 - 15:16

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Hello, my name is Sare.I am from Turkey.I live in a small two-story house.At the first floor we have one small bathroom, a kitchen that we prepare the meals and a livingroom that we can relax while watching something.Also at the first floor we have  a small garden that has a lots of beautiful plants and a single person swing in it.At the second floor we have a bathroom that me and my family usually use.My father and my mothers bedroom is at the second floor too.There is a tiny cellar that my mother use it for stock and my fathers shoes are also there.In my opinion the best part of the house is my own bedroom.My bedroom is small but functional at the sametime ,ı usually spend time in my bedroom because ı can read book,ı can do my research on my conputer and have fun at the sametime.

Submitted by lu.97. on Sun, 12/07/2026 - 17:20

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Hello, i'm Luana and i am from Italy. I live in a comfortable flat. It isn't very big, but i have all i need. There are two bedrooms, one for my parents and one for me and my brother. i'm not verry happy to share the bedroom with him, but there isn't another solution. Then there is a big living room, the part of the home that i prefer because it is bright and i like relax on the sofa. i have a big kitchen and one bathroom. 

Submitted by jtorrez on Thu, 09/07/2026 - 09:00

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I live in an apartment, I share a house with a couple, the apartment has three floors, the first floor has a garage with storage room and laundry area, the second floor has a living room, dining room, a small integrated kitchen and a balcony, upstairs we have two bedrooms and a bathroom.
The apartment is small but i think is ok for two peoples; my favorite space is my room, there can i stay alone, watch a movie, play music, read a book o studied english in my free times.

Submitted by JasmineEnglish on Tue, 16/06/2026 - 11:12

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I live in a small flat. It has two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a little kitchen. What I like most is the living room because it is brighter and cozier than the other rooms. I wish it had a balcony so I could spend some time sitting there especially when it is raining.

Submitted by Mayami on Fri, 12/06/2026 - 07:18

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Hello, my name is Maya, and I’m from Indonesia.

I live in a rented house, as I recently relocated to another region in Indonesia. I live here only with my husband. Our house is quite small; however, it is fully furnished and cozy, making it comfortable for the two of us. We really enjoy living here. Besides that, it’s very close to the supermarket, the beach, and other important areas.

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Submitted by PYLORY on Wed, 10/06/2026 - 10:47

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I live in a two-story house.  On the first floor there is a Kitchen, a living room, a toilet and a big garden.  On the second floor, we have three bedrooms and bathroom. 

Our house is comfortable and very bright.

My favourite part of my house is the garden because I love the trees, the bushes and the green scenary in front of me.

hello! My name is Khadija. I'm from Pakistan. I live in a large house that consists of two connected homes on the same floor. Together, the house has four rooms, three bathrooms, and two kitchens. There is a rooftop terrace, and above it there is a small rooftop room (mumty).

Hi Patricia!

It was really nice to listen to your description about your house and your garden. Would you be able to share a photo of your garden? I'd love to see it. I love that you would also like a big space for dancing. Would it have wooden floors and mirrors ... so a bit like a dance studio?

~ Tina ツ
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Hi Ahmed,
Thanks for telling us about your home. It's great to have some private space to study and relax at the end of the day!
Best wishes,
Jo (LearnEnglish team)

Hi Yupita,
Thanks for telling us about your flat. It sounds really comfortable and just right for the people who live there :-)
Best wishes,
Jo (LearnEnglish team)

Submitted by noor._. on Sat, 06/06/2026 - 23:40

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hi my name is noor  and I am from Pakistan.I live in a valley surrounded by majestic mountains on all sides with  Snow-capped peaks. rivers and green fields add e beauty to the area. we have three bedrooms with one kitchen,lounge and a guest room.we have a  enchanting garden with hundreds of flowerpots with variety of flowers and we have fruit plants like cherry,fig,apricot,grapes and almond.

 

Hi noor,
Your valley sounds absolutely beautiful. What a lovely view you must have from your window. I'd love to see a picture of your garden if you have one to share here :-)
Best wishes,
Jo (LearnEnglish team)

Submitted by haneenaymann on Thu, 04/06/2026 - 12:54

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I live in a flat. It is a bit old, neither big nor small, very comfortable. It has 3 bedrooms, a small kitchen, a living room, and one bathroom. My favourite part of my home is my room because I do anything I like and sleep comfortably.

Submitted by justssam on Wed, 03/06/2026 - 12:16

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Hi everyone,

We have two separate houses: one for my parents, which is larger and has two bedrooms and one bathroom, and another smaller house where I live with my siblings. It has three bedrooms and a shared bathroom. The two houses are only a few steps apart.

My favourite part of our home is the terrace. I enjoy spending time there reading books, relaxing, chatting with my family, and sipping tea. Sometimes I also like sitting there alone and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.

Hi justsam,
I love the sound of your terrace. It sounds like a perfect space to spend time together as a family or simply have some quiet 'me time'. 
Do you have any plants or flowers on it? 
Best wishes,
Jo (LearnEnglish team)

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Submitted by Daniel-81 on Tue, 02/06/2026 - 14:09

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Hi, my name is Daniele . I live in Rome in a small flat with garden. My flat have an open space with kitchen and dining room, two bad room with private bathroom.  Il lived alone and I have many plants in a garden. In the garden i have a loundry place.

Hi Daniel-81,
My favourite part of my home is also the garden. Do you have a picture you could share of your plants? 
Best wishes,
Jo (LearnEnglish team)

Submitted by fasehahmed on Tue, 02/06/2026 - 09:46

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 My names faseh.

I live in an old house that contains two bedrooms, kichen, and toilet.The parcel is very wide,my fovorite place is under the tree that a beatiful place and i like it.

Submitted by ameen2026 on Mon, 01/06/2026 - 05:51

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I live in a comfortable flat with three bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, two bathrooms, and tow a balcony. My favourite place is the bedroom. I have wonderful sightseeing on the river. I´m AMEEN in TÜRKİYE.


 

Submitted by Toudja on Sat, 30/05/2026 - 16:55

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Hello 

I live in a flat with my family, in the ground floor, with two badrooms and one bathroom and a kitchen of course. And also there is a living room near the entrance. 

My favorite place in the house is the balcony because I enjoy gazing at the sky in the middle of the night and also I feel calm with breathing the fresh air there. 

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Submitted by Douglas Barros on Wed, 27/05/2026 - 16:40

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Hi, everyone!

Good afternoon!

I live in a house located in Bangu, a neighborhood in Rio de janeiro, Brasil. It is a new house, aproximately 10 years old, and it is very comfortable.

It has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 kitcken, 1 large living room and 2 balconies, one large in front of the house e one smaller at back, which serves as service area. 

My favourite place is living room, where i relax and read my books.

I tried to record my voice speaking this but was terrible...rsrsrs 

I need to training more.

Hi Douglas,
Thanks for your comment! Even if you try to record your voice and don't share the link - that's still great practice! We'd love to hear your voice message though when you're ready to share.
Your house sounds lovely - you're lucky to have two balconies :-)
Best wishes,
Jo (LearnEnglish team)

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Submitted by Umonica on Mon, 25/05/2026 - 20:29

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Hello everybody

 

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    l live in a house , it is big and spacious, there are 3 bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom a living room and finally a garden is second fllor and do not like because  it is too hot. My favorite place in my house is my bedroom because I can relax, sleep and rest of the diferent activities of my day.

 

Submitted by Ssannmm on Mon, 25/05/2026 - 13:27

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Hello everyone! I’m from Spain and I live in a flat in the outskirts of Madrid, so I'm surrounded by nature. It is a cozy little flat with two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, and a terrace. My favorite place is the terrace, of course, because I love to go out every morning and breathe some fresh air before I get ready to go to work. Also, in the summer, we have very nice dinners there. I love my home, I’m a real homebody! ;)

Hi Ssannmm,
Thanks for telling us about your home. It sounds really cosy and comfortable. I'm not surprised you love spending time there. By the way I love the word 'homebody' :-)
Best wishes,
Jo (LearnEnglish team)

Submitted by Zendie Bukid on Mon, 25/05/2026 - 03:21

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Hi, I'm from the Philippines. I live in a house. It's a little bit old, but it's spacious and comfortable. It has four bedrooms and has a kitchen, bathroom, and living room.
My favorite part of the house is the living room because that's where I display my collections and decorate the space the way I like.

Submitted by Padmaja on Sun, 24/05/2026 - 18:16

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I am from India.  I live in a duplex house. It as a bedroom, kitchen and a living room on the ground floor and two bedrooms and an informal living space on the first floor.  It has a small sit out with stairs on the first floor, which lead to the terrace.  We have a small garden on the terrace.  The favourite part of my house is the terrace and the living room on the first floor where I watch my favourite web series and movies.  

Thanks 

Submitted by Kamazhai on Fri, 22/05/2026 - 16:04

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Hello, I live in Kazakhstan. The building I live in is ten storeys tall. I l've got 4 rooms flat. There three bedrooms and  a living room. There is also a kitchen and a bathroom. I like my flat because it's big and spacious. My favorite room is a kitchen. I can drink tea and work there on my computer. It is the warmest room in our flat.

Submitted by kiranbhujaniya on Fri, 22/05/2026 - 05:44

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Good Morning everyone, I live in Delhi, India, I live in a small house with my parents, in our house we have one bed room, a small kitchen and one bathroom, and my favourite place in my house is terrace, because we planted so many plants in there and i like to watch them 

Submitted by Abbakora on Wed, 20/05/2026 - 12:42

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Hello every one, I am Adam from Sudan, I live with my Family  in a house it has , one Bedroom, one kitchen , one guestroom and bathroom, and I have fruits tree in my house and wide scope , we eating and drinking there, i think my house is very comfortable to us

Submitted by Iago Nascimento on Mon, 22/07/2024 - 22:30

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Hi, Good afternoon

My name is Iago, i live in Brazil, in Florianópolis city. My house is small, there is one bedroom and two bathroom. I really like of my office, because is close to the bathroom and my bedroom, it's easy to jump direcly to sleed. haha

Submitted by Aqib on Wed, 17/07/2024 - 05:41

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Hi, I'm Aqib. I live in an official residence provided from my workplace. The house has two rooms, a small kitchen, a bathroom, a living room, and a yard. Neighborhood in this house neither noisy nor quiet. My favorite part of my house is the yard, in the yard I can plant various kind of plants.

Hi Aqib,

What sort of plants to you like to plant in your yard? I have some herbs in pots, like rosemary, thyme, and basil and also some chives. I only have a tiny balcony in the UK as my flat is in the roof space.
~ Tina
LearnEnglish team

Submitted by thuc on Sun, 14/07/2024 - 13:39

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I live in an rental room. My parent's house, in which I used to live, has been under construction for a month, so I have to rent a place for staying during this period. The rental room is near my house, so it's pretty easy for me to go to the university and intern company as before. It's available to simply transport from my rental room to my house, as they are nearby each other, for dinner with my parents, and for observing the construction progress.

The rental room is pretty small, but it has all convenience I need. It has one toilet having enough space for showing, a sink for dish washed and cooking. I put a mattress on the floor for sleeping, and a wooden table with a wooden chair, one of my favorite place, to study on.

The most favorite place in my room is the balcony. I stay on the fourth floor, which as I'm standing on the balcony, I can overview the whole nearby area. It's pretty windy and cooled. There are much green color out there made of trees, and the front view looking at the opposite rustic apartment, which makes me feel absolutely comfortable.

Hi there Thuc,

Your balcony sounds like heaven! I'm also about four floors up, and the view from our tiny balcony looks over the roofs and towards the sea. It's also lovely early in the day as it gets the morning sun, so I often like to sit out there with my cuppa! Will you be moving back in with your parents soon? And you mention that you go to university ... what are you studying?
~ Tina
LearnEnglish team

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Submitted by FagrAlShafie on Tue, 09/07/2024 - 18:46

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I live in an old medium flat in Egypt. It's very comfortable. There are three bedrooms, one kitchen, two bathrooms and big reciption.
My favourite place in my home is my room. Because it is a quiet place to study and other things.