Everyday actions in English, with pictures
This page teaches common words for daily routines at home and work. Try describing your daily schedule out loud using these simple words.
/iːt/
To put food into your mouth and swallow it.
“We eat dinner together as a family every night.”
/brʌʃ/
To clean or scrub a surface using a stiff tool.
“She brushes the bathroom tiles until they shine.”
comb
/koʊm/
To make hair neat using a flat toothed tool.
“He combs his hair in front of the mirror.”
/kliːn/
To remove dirt, marks, or dust from something.
“He cleans the dirty window with a squeegee.”
/swiːp/
To clear dust off the floor using a broom.
“Please sweep the porch before our guests arrive.”
mop
/mɑːp/
To wash or clean a floor using water and soap.
“She mops the kitchen floor every morning.”
/ˈvækjuːm/
To clean carpets or floors using an electrical suction machine.
“They vacuum the dusty carpet together.”
/ˈkæri/
To hold an item and transport it somewhere else.
“She helped carry the heavy grocery bags inside.”
unlock
/ʌnˈlɒk/
To open an item using a key or code.
“Use this small key to unlock the front door.”
/tʃɑːrdʒ/
To connect an electrical device to power to store energy.
“I need to charge my phone overnight.”
/taɪp/
To write words using keys on a keyboard or machine.
“He types a long story on his old typewriter.”
