In Ireland, many people live in houses made from brick or stone. You might see homes in cities, towns, villages, and the countryside.

Types of homes in Ireland:

• Detached houses – a house standing by itself
• Semi-detached houses – two houses joined together
• Apartments – homes inside a large building
• Cottages – smaller traditional homes often found in the countryside

Irish homes often have fireplaces, gardens, and cosy living rooms where families spend time together.

Let’s learn some words for different rooms in a home! The table below shows the room names in English and Irish so you can see how they compare.

Click on an Irish word to hear how it is pronounced. Listen carefully and try saying the word out loud. This will help you practise new sounds in Irish while learning about the rooms in a home.

Key Vocabulary (play each word to listen to pronunciation)

Image	Word / Phrase	Meaning
	Cistin kish-tin	Kitchen
	Seomra codlata shom-rah kud-lah-tah	Bedroom
	Seomra folctha shom-rah folk-hah	Bathroom
	Seomra suí shom-rah see	Living room
	Seomra bia shom-rah bee-ah	Dining room
	Garáiste gah-rawsh-teh	Garage
	Gairdín gar-deen	Garden
	Áiléar aw-layr	Attic

Discover the words for different parts of a home by flipping through these interactive cards. Each one shows an English word first, and when you flip it, you'll hear and see the Irish translation.

Take your time to practise and listen carefully – it's a fun way to build your vocabulary step by step!

People around the world live in many different kinds of homes. The way a home is built often depends on the weather, the materials nearby, and local traditions.

Here are some examples from different places:

• Japan: Traditional homes are made from wood. They have sliding doors covered in paper that let in light and fresh air.
• Kenya (in Africa): Round huts called manyattas are built with mud, sticks, and grass. They keep homes cool in the hot sun.
• United States: In the countryside, there are large wooden houses. In cities, tall apartment buildings reach high into the sky.
• Switzerland: Wooden mountain homes called chalets have steep, sloping roofs. This helps heavy snow slide off in winter.
• Australia: Houses often have wide verandas around the outside. These shaded areas help keep the house cool in the heat.
• Arctic regions (Inuit people): Igloos are made from blocks of snow and ice. The thick walls trap heat to keep people warm.