Hello, young English learners! Today, we’re going to talk about prepositions and how we use them when talking about rooms and furniture. Prepositions help us describe where things are located. Let’s dive in and make learning English fun and easy!

What are Prepositions?

First, let’s understand what prepositions are. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between different words in a sentence. They help us describe where something is, where it’s going, or how it’s moving. Today, we’ll focus on prepositions that help us describe the position of things in rooms and with furniture.

Basic Prepositions for Rooms and Furniture

• In: We use “in” when something is inside a room or a space.

• The book is in the living room.
• I sleep in my bedroom.

• On: We use “on” when something is physically on top of something else.

• The cat is on the table.
• There’s a lamp on the desk.

• Under: “Under” is used when something is beneath or below another object.

• The shoes are under the bed.
• I found my toy under the sofa.

• Next to: This means something is beside or very close to something else.

• My school bag is next to the chair.
• You can sit next to me.

• Between: When something is in the middle of two other things, we use “between.”

• The TV is between the two windows.
• I’m sitting between Sarah and Tom.

• Behind: This means something is at the back or rear of another thing.

• The cat is behind the curtain.
• I like to hide my toys behind the bookshelf.

Using Prepositions with Rooms and Furniture

Now that we know some prepositions, let’s use them in sentences to describe rooms and furniture.

1. My Bedroom: “I sleep in my bedroom. My bed is against the wall. My favorite teddy bear is on the bed, and my shoes are under the bed.”
2. The Living Room: “The TV is in the living room. It’s between two big windows. The sofa is next to the TV, and there’s a cozy rug under the coffee table.”
3. The Kitchen: “In the kitchen, there’s a table. The fruit bowl is on the table, and the trash can is under the table. Mom is cooking behind the counter.”
4. The Classroom: “In our classroom, there are many desks. I sit next to my friend Lucy. The teacher’s desk is in the front of the classroom.”

Practice Makes Perfect!

Now, it’s your turn! Practice using prepositions with rooms and furniture in your own sentences. Here are some questions to help you get started:

1. Where is your favorite book in your room?
2. What can you find under your kitchen table?
3. Describe your school classroom using prepositions.
4. Talk about your favorite place to play in your house.

Remember, the more you practice, the better you’ll become at using prepositions to describe rooms and furniture. Have fun learning English, and keep up the great work! (‘Have’ and ‘Has’ Usage for A1/A2 Level English Learners)