Lesson Introduction: We all hate to do it, but we have to! Yes, in today's podcast we're talking in English about cleaning the house! Learn some useful words and phrases, and stay tuned for a surprise ending!

A: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!
B: I’m in the middle of something right now. I’ll be there in a second.
A: This can’t wait! I need your help now!
B: Alright, alright. I’m coming.
A: Ok, here’s a list of chores we need to get done. I’ll do the dishes and get all the groceries for tonight.You can sweep and mop the floors. Oh, and the furniture needs to be dusted.
B: You know what, I have to pick something up at the mall, so why don’t you clean the floors and I’ll go to the supermarket and get all the groceries.

A: Sure that’s fine. Here is the list of all the things you need to get. Don’t forget anything! And can
you pick up a bottle of wine on your way home?
B: Hey, honey I’m back. Wow, the house looks reallygood!
A: Great! Can you set the table?
B: Just a sec I’m just gonna vacuum this rug real fast
A: Wait! Don’t turn it on...

such a mess  very dirty, disordered
tidy up   put things in place, organize
spotless   perfectly clean
in the middle of something   busy doing something at the moment
chores   common house tasks
groceries  food that you buy at a store
immaculate  perfectly clean, having  no dirt at all
do the laundry  wash the dirty clothes
dish detergent  soap used to wash the plates, knives, forks,bowls, etc.
trash  garbage (AmE)
rubbish  garbage (BrE)