Basic Items in English: Everyday Objects Around Us
Things in the Home
A bed is where you sleep at night.
Every bedroom has a bed with pillows and blankets.
A chair is what you sit on, while a table is a flat surface where you put things or eat meals.
A desk is where you work or study.
A lamp gives light when it’s dark, and you turn it on and off with a switch.
In the Kitchen
A refrigerator (or fridge) keeps food cold.
A stove is for cooking food with heat.
Plates are flat dishes you eat from.
Glasses or cups are for drinking.
Spoons, forks, and knives are tools for eating.
Pots and pans are for cooking food on the stove.
Bathroom Items
A toothbrush cleans your teeth with toothpaste.
Soap helps clean your hands and body.
A towel dries you after washing.
The sink has water for washing hands.
Bathtub or Shower is for washing your whole body.
Toilets are for using the bathroom.
Clothes and Personal Items
A shirt covers your top body, while pants cover your legs.
Shoes protect your feet when walking.
A coat keeps you warm in cold weather.
A bag or backpack carries your things
. A wallet holds money and cards.
Keys open doors and start cars.
Electronics
A phone helps you talk to people and use the internet.
A computer is for work and entertainment.
A television (TV) shows programs and movies.
A clock tells the time.
A charger gives power to electronic devices.
School Supplies
A pencil and pen are for writing.
Paper is what you write on.
Books are for reading and learning.
A notebook holds many pages for writing.
An eraser removes pencil marks.
A ruler measures things and draws straight lines.
Cleaning Items
A broom sweeps the floor.
A vacuum cleaner cleans carpets.
A mop cleans floors with water.
A trash can holds garbage.
A sponge cleans dishes and surfaces.
Tools
A hammer hits nails.
A screwdriver turns screws.
Scissors cut paper and other things.
Tape sticks things together.
Glue makes things stick together permanently.
Weather Items
An umbrella keeps you dry in rain.
Sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun.
A fan moves air to make you cool.
A heater makes a room warm.
Office Items
A printer makes paper copies.
A stapler holds papers together.
Paper clips hold papers together temporarily.
A folder holds important papers.
A calendar shows days and dates.
These items help us in our daily lives. When shopping or asking for things, you can say: “Where is the…?” to find something “I need a…” to say you want something “Can I borrow your…?” to use something “This… is broken” when something doesn’t work “How much is this…?” to ask about the price
Remember that most items need “a” or “the” before them when you talk about them in English. Learning these basic items helps you communicate about the things you use every day.