Learn English in the BATHROOM (75 Words You Need to Know)

Key Concepts

Toilet/Loo, Toilet Seat, Toilet Bowl, Flush the Toilet/Chain, Basin/Sink, Tap (Mixer Tap), Soap/Hand Wash, Hand Towel, Nail Clippers, Beard Trimmer, Shampoo, Conditioner, Run a Bath, Shower (Fixed/Rain Shower, Handheld), Toothbrush (Electric, Manual), Toothpaste, Floss, Mouthwash, Makeup, Makeup Remover, Micellar Water, Flannel/Face Cloth, Moisturizer/Moisturizing Cream, Sun Cream/Sun Lotion.

Toileting

• Terminology: The toilet is also known as the "loo" or "throne."
• Process:
  1. Lift the lid of the toilet.
  2. Lower trousers and underwear to sit on the seat. (Men may lift the seat for a "standup wee.")
  3. Use the toilet bowl for urination or defecation.
  4. Wipe with toilet roll (toilet paper or tissue) from the toilet roll holder.
  5. Optional: Use a douche to wash/spray/clean.
  6. Dry with tissue.
  7. Put down the lid.
  8. Flush the toilet.
• Flushing: "Flush the chain" is an older British expression referring to the pull chain on older cisterns. The recommended phrase is "flush the toilet."
• Verbs: "Go to the toilet," "use the toilet," "nip to the loo," "pop to the toilet," or "use the bathroom." The latter is a more general term.

Hand Washing

• Terminology: The basin is also known as a sink.
• Process:
  1. Ensure the sink has a plug.
  2. Use the tap (mixer tap or separate hot and cold taps) to run water.
  3. Dispense soap (hand wash) onto hands.
  4. Rinse hands thoroughly under the tap.
  5. Turn off the tap.
  6. Dry hands on a hand towel, which may be hanging on a radiator (heated towel rail) or a hook on the door.

Grooming

• Nails and Beard: Use nail clippers to clip nails and a beard trimmer to trim a beard.
• Hair Washing:
  1. Wet hair.
  2. Apply shampoo and rub it into the hair and scalp.
  3. Rinse the shampoo away.
  4. Apply conditioner, leave for a minute, and rinse.
  5. Dry hair (blow dry with a hair dryer).
  6. Style hair.

Bathing and Showering

• Bathing:
  1. Put the plug in the plug hole.
  2. Run the bath (draw a bath is old-fashioned).
  3. Add bath salts or bubble bath (optional).
  4. Get in the bath and soak.
  5. Empty the bath by taking out the plug.
  6. Dry off with a towel, after placing a bath mat on the floor.
• Showering: Use "have a shower" or "take a shower." "Bathe" and "shower" can be used as verbs.
• Shower Types: Fixed shower (rain shower) and handheld shower.

Oral Hygiene

• Brushing Teeth:
  1. Wet the toothbrush (electric or manual).
  2. Apply toothpaste from the tube.
  3. Brush teeth.
• Flossing: Use floss (or floss on a holder) to clean between teeth. Inter-dental picks can also be used.
• Mouthwash: Rinse with mouthwash and spit. The speaker advises against it due to potential negative effects on gut health.

Skincare and Makeup

• Makeup Removal:
  1. Remove makeup using makeup remover and bamboo pads/micellar water.
  2. Wash face with warm water and a flannel (face cloth).
  3. Rinse with water.
  4. Dry face with a towel.
• Moisturizing: Apply face cream (moisturizer/moisturizing cream) and rub it in.
• Sun Protection: Apply sun cream/sun lotion on sunny days.

Conclusion

The lesson provides essential vocabulary and phrases for describing daily bathroom routines in English, covering everything from using the toilet and washing hands to grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, and skincare. The speaker emphasizes practical usage and includes alternative expressions and British-specific terms. A worksheet is available for further study.