English as a Second Language

Level A 2

9. English about Cleaning Home

Introduction / Mission Statement 

English about Cleaning home is an essential activity that helps families maintain a healthy and pleasant living space. Students will learn common vocabulary for cleaning tasks, tools, and rooms. They will practice speaking, listening, and writing about daily chores using simple sentences and prepositions. This unit encourages independence, responsibility, and organization while connecting language learning to real-life life skills. 

Reflection Questions (Students)

How do you clean your windows?

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Reflection Questions (Teachers)

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Content and Activities

Vocabulary

Direction: Copy and answer the vocabulary words below
Study Guide – Train Exercise with Example Answers 

Instructions: Read the question. Choose or write your answer. There may be two correct possibilities. 

Question: What do you use to clean dust from shelves? 

  • Answer 1: Feather duster 
  • Answer 2: Dust cloth 

Question: How do you remove crumbs from the floor? 

  • Answer 1: Sweep the floor with a broom 
  • Answer 2: Use a vacuum cleaner 

 

Question: What do you use to make furniture shiny? 

  • Answer 1: Polish the furniture 
  • Answer 2: Furniture cleaner 

 

Question: How do you clean glass windows? 

  • Answer 1: Wash the windows 
  • Answer 2: Window cleaner and dust cloth 

Question: How do you remove garbage from your home? 

  • Answer 1: Take out the garbage 
  • Answer 2: Put trash in the bin 

Question: Name a tool for collecting dust after sweeping. 

  • Answer 1: Dustpan 
  • Answer 2: Whisk broom 
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Question: Which cleaning tool uses electricity? 

  • Answer 1: Vacuum cleaner 
  • Answer 2: Carpet sweeper 

Question: What do you need to mop the floor? 

  • Answer 1: Bucket and wet mop 
  • Answer 2: Sponge mop and water 

Question: What can you use to remove dust from delicate items? 

  • Answer 1: Feather duster 
  • Answer 2: Dust cloth 

Question: What cleaning activity is done in the bathroom? 

  • Answer 1: Clean the bathroom 
  • Answer 2: Scrub the sink, toilet, and shower 
Vocabulary Words

# 

Term 

Definition 

Example Sentence 

1 

Sweep the floor 

To use a broom to remove dirt and debris 

I sweep the floor every morning to keep it clean. 

2 

Vacuum 

To use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust 

My mom vacuums the carpet every Saturday. 

3 

Mop the floor 

Clean the floor using water and a mop 

I mop the floor after dinner. 

4 

Wash the windows 

Clean the glass surfaces to remove dirt 

She washes the windows on sunny days. 

5 

Dust 

Remove dust from surfaces 

I dust the shelves every week. 

6 

Polish the furniture 

Clean and shine furniture surfaces 

Grandpa showed me how to polish the furniture. 

7 

Clean the bathroom 

Scrub and disinfect bathroom surfaces 

I clean the bathroom once a week. 

8 

Take out the garbage 

Remove trash and dispose of it 

I take out the garbage on Tuesday. 

9 

Broom 

Tool used for sweeping 

I grabbed the broom to sweep the floor. 

10 

Dustpan 

Flat container to collect dirt 

I put the dust in the dustpan. 

11 

Feather duster 

Tool with feathers to remove dust 

I dust the picture frames with a feather duster. 

12 

Bucket 

Container for water and cleaning solution 

I filled a bucket to mop the floor. 

13 

Vacuum cleaner 

Electric device for cleaning carpets and floors 

The vacuum cleaner is loud but cleans well. 

14 

Sponge mop 

Mop with a sponge head 

I use a sponge mop for spills. 

15 

Wet mop 

Mop used with water and cleaner 

I scrub the tiles with a wet mop. 

Unit Exam

ESL Level A2 Unit 9

English about Cleaning Home

1 / 5

Give one use of a vacuum cleaner. 

2 / 5

What do you take out on garbage day? 

3 / 5

What is done to make furniture shiny? 

4 / 5

How do you clean the windows? 

5 / 5

What do you use to sweep the floor? 

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