29 | Furniture Assembly

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Furniture Assembly"

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SEWT Team
October 24, 2025

Building furniture can be a challenge, especially when you're reading instructions in English. Learning how to talk about “furniture assembly” will help you ask for help, follow directions, and explain what tools or parts you need. As an ESL learner, this vocabulary is useful in stores, when moving, or doing DIY projects. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Screwdriver (Noun): A tool used to turn screws into or out of wood or metal.

  2. Manual (Noun): A booklet or paper with step-by-step instructions.

  3. Allen wrench (Noun): A small, L-shaped tool used to turn certain screws or bolts, often included in flat-pack furniture.

  4. Bolt (Noun): A thick screw used to fasten parts of furniture tightly together.

  5. Frame (Noun): The main structure or base of a piece of furniture.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Screwdriver

    • I used a screwdriver to tighten the legs on the table.

    • Do you need a flathead or Phillips screwdriver?

    • Every toolkit should include a basic screwdriver.

  2. Manual

    • Always read the manual before starting.

    • The manual has pictures showing how to build the shelf.

    • We lost the manual, so I had to look it up online.

  3. Allen wrench

    • This chair came with an Allen wrench for assembly.

    • I couldn’t finish building the bed without the Allen wrench.

    • IKEA furniture almost always needs an Allen wrench.

  4. Bolt

    • The table wobbled because a bolt was loose.

    • I dropped a bolt under the couch during assembly.

    • Make sure all the bolts are tightened before use.

  5. Frame

    • We built the frame of the bed first, then added the slats.

    • The frame of this desk is made of metal.

    • After finishing the frame, the rest was easy.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

Last weekend, I helped my cousin with furniture assembly for her new apartment. We started by reading the manual, which had step-by-step drawings. First, we built the frame of the bed using the wooden pieces and metal bolts. The kit came with an Allen wrench, but we also needed a screwdriver to attach some small parts. It took a few hours, but once everything was tightened and in place, the bed looked great—and didn’t wobble at all. Now I feel more confident building furniture on my own.