The English Side of Me

Lena's New Life

Chapter 6: Big House, Small Room • Level A1.1

In this chapter, Lena and Aisha talk about homes in Ukraine, Morocco, and London. Practise useful English for describing rooms, houses, families, and small everyday feelings.

Grammar Focus

Adjective + Noun Word Order

In English, the adjective comes before the noun. Pattern: adjective + noun.

Usage Examples

small— a small room

big— a big house

old— an old house

noisy— a noisy family

dirty— dirty dishes

quiet— a quiet office

Listen to the story

Big House, Small Room

Exercise 1: Audio Quiz

Listen to the chapter audio and choose the correct answer.

1. What is the weather like outside?

2. How hot is Morocco in summer?

3. What does Lena’s parents’ house have?

4. What is Lena’s room in London like?

5. Who lives with Aisha’s family in Morocco?

Exercise 2: Vocabulary Flashcards

Tap each card to see the meaning. Click "I know this" when you learn it.

Vocabulary Word

house

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Meaning

a building where people live

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Exercise 5: Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct adjective or noun.

1.Lena has a

room.

2.Aisha has a

house in Morocco.

3.Lena’s parents live in an

house.

4.Aisha has a

family.

5.There are

dishes.

6.The office is

7.Morocco is

in summer.

8.Ukraine is

in winter.

Exercise 4: Matching

Match adjectives to nouns to make phrases from the chapter.

Exercise 3: Word Order

Put the words in the correct order to make a phrase.