Who said everyday items and places are boring? Today, we’ll explore the items you see around all the time and everyday places. A quick – but helpful – tour of words that’ll keep you engaged! Ready to dive in?
How to name Common Objects and Places in English
In this article, we will learn some vocabulary, starting with common objects and then moving on to places. Let’s get started!
Vocabulary of the house in English
Common objects are part of our vocabulary and everyday communication. When learning the names of common objects, it could be helpful to start with naming the common objects at home. Some examples of household objects in English include:
- Cupboard
- Pillow
- Coffee maker
- Bed
- Spoon
- Blanket
- Knife
- Stove
- Sink
- Washing machine
- Pot
- Dish
- Fridge
- Sofa
- Stool
- Cup
- Television
- Glass
Vocabulary of the school in English
Whether you’re attending classes online or in a physical setting, it’s crucial to be familiar with the names of items that are commonly found in a classroom.
For instance,
- Globe
- Highlighter
- Chalkboard
- Calculator
- Eraser
- Microphone
- Projector
- Sticky notes
- Water bottle
- Pen
- Notebook
- Desk
- Pencil
- Book
- Chair
- Backpack
- Paper
- Glue
- Door
- Ruler
- Whiteboard
- Window
- Clock
Lexicon of places in English
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS:
- Countries:The United States, France.
- Cities: New York City, Paris.
- Towns and villages: Springfield. So you need to know that a town is smaller than a city, a city is smaller than a country
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES:
- Houses
- Schools: like the university
- Hospitals: General Hospital
- Malls
- Parks
NATURAL FEATURES:
- Lakes
- Rivers
- Forests
- Mountains
PUBLIC SPACES:
- Libraries
- Cafes/Restaurants
- Theatres
- Stadiums
TRANSPORTATION HUBS:
- Airports
- Train Stations
- Bus stops
WORKPLACES:
- Offices
- Factories
- Warehouses
RECREATIONAL AREAS:
- Beaches
- Playgrounds
- Clubs: like Country Clubs
Places in the city vocabulary in English
Places in the city are important to know when navigating a city. Here are some examples of places in the city! Note that the names can be different based on where you are coming from, US or UK.
- City centre (UK)/ City centre (US)
- Car park (UK)/ Parking lot (US)
- Telephone box (UK)/ Telephone booth (US)
- Pavement (UK)/ Sidewalk (US)
- Cycle path (UK)/ Bicycle path (US)
- Traffic jam
- Street lights
- Crossroads
- Flyover (UK)/ Overpass (US)
- Underpass
- Roundabout
- Pedestrian crossing (UK)/ Crosswalk (US)
- Road sign
- Traffic lights
- School
- Library
- Bookstore
- Post Office
- Pharmacy
- Hospital
Choose the correct article!
Let’s look at the articles we use when naming buildings or mountains or lakes.
When naming buildings, use the article “The” before the name of the building. For example, «We have the Marriotts hotel, The Emperors palace.»
When naming mountains, use the definite article “The“. For example, «The rocky mountain, The Himalayan Mountain.»
Do not use “The” with mounts and lakes. For example, «He can see mount Fuji. I live by Lake Ontario.»
Use the definite article “The” for names of seas, rivers and oceans. For example, «The Pacific Ocean, the Nile River, the Panama Canal.»
We also use the definite article “The” with names that have the preposition “Of“. For example, «The University of…., The republic of.., The Island of….»
Like we saw in the video when naming countries, we use the definite article “The” when naming countries that have words like Unions, Emirates, Kingdom. Like the United Kingdom, The United Arab Emirates, The United States.
Great! We have reached the end of this lesson. I promise you won’t get lost anymore! If you want to continue studying, review the video about Vocabulary for Countries, Nationalities, and Languages in English!