To start describing the apartment in English, let's try to understand what a home means for a true lady or gentleman. There is no place like home, the English say, which loosely translated means: “ There's no place like home" For the British, the house, since the times of knightly deeds in the name of a beautiful lady, has always been a fortress, a home, and a sanctuary. They still say that their house is the most reliable fortification, since the right to property in English-speaking countries is unshakable.

The description of the apartment in English with translation will be slightly different in different English-speaking countries, but the main aspects remain traditional since ancient times. The British will name the apartment a flat, which will mean a room usually located on one floor of an apartment building. Any apartment has walls - walls, ceiling - ceiling, floor - floor, windows - windows, doors - doors. It is customary to lay carpets on the floors - carpets, and hang curtains on the windows - curtains or blinds - louvre shutter.

So which floor is considered first?

A very important point: residents of Great Britain number their homes, starting from the second floor, which is familiar to us (it is the first for them). Their lowest floor is called a ground floor, which causes some confusion. When translating into Russian, we have to call the British first floor “our” second, the second - the third, etc.

For a Briton, something like this question is common: “I wonder if you live in a house or in a flat” - “I wonder if you live in an apartment or in a house.” But their own houses are usually located on two or even three levels, not counting the basement - basement.

Flat or Apartment?

Apartment in English is flat, although Americans call it apartment. By analogy with the British version (flat), this room is usually located on one floor. The word "apartment" is typical of large, richly furnished rooms in luxurious British mansions and is used in the plural: apartments. In Russia, apartments on two or three levels are sometimes called apartments, but this does not apply to either the UK or the USA. Penthouses are being built in the USA - penthouses- These are single-family houses on the roofs of skyscrapers or smaller apartment buildings. Such buildings are only available to very rich people, so if you are lucky enough to visit there, it will be quite nice.

What's behind the hallway?

You know what an apartment sounds like in English, and now it's time to move on to the names of the premises. When entering a British apartment, you will find yourself in a hallway - hall where the mirror will hang (or stand) - mirror and there is a wardrobe - walk-in closet. Unlike the British, Americans are not obsessed with hallways, and their detached houses are not built from such solid materials.

Depending on the layout, you will alternately enter other rooms. In the kitchen - kitchen- you will find kitchen cabinets(kitchen built-in cabinets), a kitchen stove- kitchen stove, a micro-wave oven- microwave oven.

Moving into the living room, you will find a wall-unit- a wall of furniture, a large table for dinner parties - table, chairs- chairs, cozy armchairs - arm-chairs, sofa- sofa.

Depending on the wealth of the residents, an English apartment (usually a house) has several bedrooms - bedrooms where they can stand single bed- single bed, or double bed- double furniture for relaxation. A British-style bathroom is bathroom, for Americans this is a toilet.

Apartment in English is both written and almost pronounced in both the British and American versions, with the exception of the peculiarities of reading the letter a And r.

A vacuum cleaner will help you tidy up your apartment - vacuum-cleaner, an air conditioner will help bring the air condition to the required level - air conditioner, heater- a heater will provide warmth in the room.

Address in English: house apartment street

If you are going to give your address in English, you will have to go from "small to large", and not vice versa, as in Russia. English-speaking people will first report the apartment and house number, then the street, city and country of departure of the postal item. They also have an identification number similar to our index.

It is very useful to look at a drawing of an apartment with furniture for an English lesson. In a cross-section of a typical British apartment you will see all the main pieces of furniture with captions. Find out the approximate location of the premises. We are sure that, having visited the British, you will not find yourself in an awkward position.

Visit us at Lim English and you will find everything about English and American apartments. You won't have to ask unnecessary questions when you arrive abroad and live with your host on an exchange program or in a rented apartment.

I live in a small cozy flat. There is a corridor, kitchen, bedroom, living room and bathroom.

In the corridor there is a big wardrobe with a few shelves for shoes and a rack for coats and jackets.

The living room is a bright room with a big window. In the corner there is a small work area with the computer. In the center of the room, right opposite the TV set, there is a comfortable sofa.

The living room is adjacent to the kitchen. The kitchen is small but well-equipped. There is a stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle and cupboards with kitchenware.

The bedroom opens to a balcony. A big wardrobe is located along the wall. Between the window and the wardrobe there is a big double bed. On the opposite wall in front of the bed there is a small wall-mounted TV with satellite channels.

I live in a small cozy apartment. It has a corridor, kitchen, bedroom, living room and bathroom.

In the hallway there is a large closet with several shelves for shoes and a hanger for jackets and coats.

The living room is a very bright room with a large window. In the corner there is a small work area with a computer. There is a comfortable sofa in the center of the room opposite the TV.

The living room is adjacent to the kitchen. The kitchen is not large in size, but well equipped. It has a stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle and cupboards with kitchen utensils.

The bedroom has access to a balcony. There is a large wardrobe along the wall. Between the window and the closet there is a large double bed. Opposite her on the wall hangs a small TV with satellite channels.

Nesmiyan Marina. Gruzschanskaya school, Gruzskoye, Borisovsky district, Belgorod region, Russia
Essay in English with translation. Nomination Other.

My flat

My name is Marina. My surname is Nesmiyan. I am 12 years old. My family and I live in Belgorod region, Borisovka district. My native village is Gruzskoe. I would like to tell about my flat because it is the best place in the world.

There are three rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom in my flat.

The living-room is very big and cozy. There are two armchairs, a sofa, a small round table, the TV and a wall unit in our living-room.

My parents’ bedroom is light and beautiful. There is a double bed, a wardrobe and a table with a mirror. My mom is a doctor and she enjoys painting the pictures.I like my mom’s pictures which are on the walls.

I have my own room. It is very bright and I like it very much. There is a soft bed, a desk with a lamp and a computer on it, a big wardrobe in my bedroom. Near the desk there is a small sofa and a bookshelf in my room where I keep my books and copybooks. I am a good singer and I like music very much, so there is a stereo and a CD-player in my room.

Our kitchen is very beautiful and convenient. It is not very big but comfortable. We have all modem conveniences in our house. We have gas, central heating, hot and cold running water. There is a refrigerator and a microwave oven in the kitchen. My family likes to get together there; we drink tea and talk to each other.

I adore my flat. There are many proverbs about house: “My home is my castle”, “There is no place like home”. I completely agree with these statements.

My name is Marina. My last name is Nesmiyan. I am 12 years old. I live with my family in the Belgorod region, in the Borisov district. My home village is Gruzskoye. And I want to tell you about my apartment.

My apartment has three rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom.

Our living room is a very large and cozy room. The living room has two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV and wardrobes.

My parents' bedroom is bright and beautiful. There is a double bed, a wardrobe and a table with a mirror. My mother is a doctor by profession, but she draws very well. I like my mother's paintings that hang on the walls.

I have my own room. She is bright and I love her very much. The bedroom has a soft bed, a desk, a lamp, a computer, and a large wardrobe. Next to the desk there is a sofa and a bookshelf where I keep books and notebooks. I sing well and love music, so I have a stereo system and a CD player.

The kitchen is very beautiful and comfortable. It is not very big, but comfortable. We have all modern amenities: gas, central heating, cold and hot water. The kitchen includes a refrigerator and microwave. Our family loves to gather around the table, drink tea and chat.

I really love my apartment. There are many proverbs about home: “My home is my fortress”, “It’s good when visiting, but at home it’s better.” I absolutely agree with these statements.

Content:

We have a nice flat in a new block of flats. Our flat is on the fourth floor. It has all modern conveniences: central heating, gas, electricity, cold and hot water, a lift and a chute to carry rubbish down. There are three rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a hall in our flat. The living-room is the largest and most comfortable room in the flat. In the middle of the room we have a square-table with six chairs round it. To the right of the dinner-table there is a wall-unit which has several sections: a sideboard, a wardrobe and some shelves.

At the opposite wall there is a piano and stool before it. Between the two large windows there is a little table with a color TV set on it. Near the TV set there are two cozy armchairs. A small round table, a sofa-bed and a standard lamp are in the left-hand corner. This small table is for newspapers and magazines. My father is used to having a rest sitting on this divan-bed reading books, newspapers, magazines or watching TV.

The bedroom is smaller than the living-room and not so light as there is only one window in it. In this room there are two beds with a bedside-table between them. An alarm-clock and a small lamp with a pink lamp-shade are on the table. In the left-hand corner there is a dressing-table with a big mirror.. In this room we have a built-in wardrobe with coat-hangers to-hang clothes on. There is a thick carpet on the floor and plain light-brown curtains on the window.

The third room is my study. It is not large but very cozy. There isn’t much furniture in it, only the most necessary. It has a writing-table and an armchair before it. In the right-hand corner there is a bookcase full of books, magazines and newspapers. A small table with a radio is standing in the left-hand corner. Near it there is a sofa with some cushions. In my opinion, the study is the best room in our flat.

But the warmest place in our flat is the kitchen, I think – the place where the whole family gathers every evening not only to have supper together, but also to speak and rest. I like the English proverb: “My home is my castle” because my flat is, indeed, my castle.

My apartment (1)

We have a nice apartment in a new apartment building. Our apartment is on the fourth floor, it has all modern amenities: central heating, gas, electricity, cold and hot water, elevator and garbage chute. The apartment has three rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a hallway. The living room is the largest and most comfortable room in the apartment. In the center of the room there is a square dining table and six chairs. To the right of the table there is a furniture wall. It consists of several sections: a sideboard, a cabinet, several shelves.

On the opposite side there is a piano with a chair. Between two large windows there is a small table with a color TV. There are two cozy armchairs near the TV. In the left corner there is a small round table, a sofa and a floor lamp. This small table is designed for newspapers and magazines. Dad is used to relaxing, sitting on the sofa, reading books, newspapers, magazines or watching TV.

The bedroom is smaller than the living room and not as bright because it only has one window. In this room there are two beds and a bedside table between them. On the nightstand there is an alarm clock and a small lamp with a pink lampshade. In the left corner there is a dressing table with a large mirror. This room has a built-in wardrobe with clothes hangers. There is a thick carpet on the floor, and plain light brown curtains hang on the windows.

The third room is my office. It is small, but very cozy. There is little furniture in it, only the essentials. There is a desk with an armchair here. In the right corner there is a bookcase with books, magazines, newspapers. A small table with a radio is in the left corner. Near it there is a sofa with pillows. In my opinion, this office is the best room in our apartment.

But the warmest place in our apartment is the kitchen, the place where the whole family gathers every evening not only to have dinner together, but also to talk and relax. I like the English proverb: “My home is my castle,” because my apartment is truly my castle.

Questions:

1. Have you a house or a flat?
2. How many rooms are there in your flat?
3. Has your flat all modern conveniences? What are they?
4. What room is the largest in your flat?
5. What is there in the middle of the room?
6. Is there a piano in the living-room?
7. What is there near the TV set?
8. How many windows are there in the bedroom?
9. What is on the bedside table?
10. What color curtains are there on the window?
11. What room is very cozy?
12. Is there much furniture in the study?
13. What is there in the right-hand corner of the study?
14. What is standing in the left-hand corner?

Vocabulary:

Square - square
sideboard - sideboard
wardrobe - closet
opposite - opposite
cozy - cozy
divan-bed - sofa
alarm-clock - alarm clock
mirror - mirror
dressing-table - dressing table
lamp-shade – lampshade
a built-in wardrobe - built-in wardrobe
coat-hanger - coat hanger
to hang (hung) – hang up
study – office
furniture - furniture
necessary pieces – necessary things
cushion - sofa cushion
standart lamp – floor lamp