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ผมได้รวบรวมรายการคำศัพท์ระดับ starter พร้อมประโยคตัวอย่างที่สั้นและง่าย ให้ผู้เริ่มฝึกศัพท์ได้ศึกษา ตามลิงก์ข้างล่างนี้
ศึกษาเพิ่มเติม
- English in MInd Level Starter
- English in Mind Level 1
- English in Mind Level 2
- English in Mind Level 3
ดาวน์โหลด
- ดาวน์โหลด: ไฟล์ที่มาของ Starter Word List และอื่น ๆ
- ดาวน์โหลด Word List ของ Cambridge ที่น่าสนใจมาก ๆ
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ศัพท์พื้นฐาน อังกฤษ - ไทย 2,000 คำแรก ที่ควรศึกษา
คำแนะนำในการใช้
[1] เมื่อคลิกเข้าไปใน list คำศัพท์ข้างล่างนี้แล้ว, วางเมาส์บนคำศัพท์ เพื่อดูคำแปล
[2] ไฮไลต์คำศัพท์, คลิก Difinition เพื่ออ่านความหมาย, ดูประโยคตัวอย่าง, คลิกฟังการออกเสียง จาก Cambridge Dictionary
- Top 1500 Nouns (1524)
- Top 1000 Verbs (1010)
- Top 500 Adjectives (528)
- Top 250 Adverbs (252)
- Top 60 Pronouns (58)
- Top 50 Prepositions (46)
- Top 2000 Word Families
Source:
http://www.talkenglish.com/Vocabulary/english-vocabulary.aspx
Starters Word List (1,200 คำ)
วางเมาส์บนคำศัพท์เพื่อดูคำแปล - - คลิกที่นี่
Unit | English Word | Part of speech | IPA | Definition | Example sentence |
1 | actor | n | ˈæktə | a man or boy whose job is to perform in plays and films | He's the most famous actor I've ever seen. |
1 | actress | n | ˈæktrəs | a woman or girl whose job is to perform in plays and films | She's my favourite actress. |
1 | address | n | əˈdres | the number of a building and the name of the street, city, etc where it is | What's your address? |
1 | adjective | n | ˈædʒɪktɪv | a word that describes a noun or pronoun. The words 'big', 'boring', 'purple', and 'obvious' are all adjectives | Use adjectives to give your work more colour. |
1 | American | adj/n | əˈmerɪkən | coming from or relating to the United States of America | She has an American accent. |
1 | an | article | æn | used instead of 'a' when the next word starts with a vowel sound | an apple |
1 | answer | n | ˈɑːnsə | what you say or write back to someone who has asked you a question or spoken to you | I asked her but I didn't understand her answer. |
1 | answer | v | ˈɑːnsə | to speak or write back to someone who has asked you a question or spoken to you | I asked her why but she didn't answer. |
1 | Argentinean | adj/n | ˌɑrdʒənˈtɪniːən | coming from or relating to Argentina | My best friend is Argentinean. |
1 | Belgian | adj/n | ˈbeldʒən | coming from or relating to Belgium | This is Belgian cheese. |
1 | Belgium | n | ˈbeldʒəm | a country in Europe | He’s from Belgium. |
1 | below | prep | bɪˈləʊ | in a lower position than someone or something else | We looked out of the window at the crowds below. |
1 | between | prep | bɪˈtwiːn | involving two or more groups of people | It's a competition between classes. |
1 | bored | adj | bɔːd | feeling tired and unhappy because you are not interested | I'm bored with doing homework. |
1 | box | n | bɒks | a small square on a page that gives you information or where you write information | Put a tick or a cross in the box. |
1 | Brazil | n | brəˈzɪl | a country in South America | Ronaldo is from Brazil. |
1 | Brazilian | adj/n | brəˈzɪliən | coming from or relating to Brazil | It’s Brazilian coffee. |
1 | Britain | n | ˈbrɪtən | a country in Europe | She’s from Britain. |
1 | British | adj/n | ˈbrɪtɪʃ | coming from or relating to The United Kingdom | The Beatles were a British group. |
1 | but | conj | bʌt | used to introduce something new that you say, especially something which is different or the opposite from what you have just said | I tried to find him, but he had gone. |
1 | Canada | n | ˈkænədə | a country in North America | Toronto is the biggest city in Canada. |
1 | celebrity | n | səˈlebrəti | a famous person | Hollywood's Walk of Fame has celebrities' names written in stars on the pavement. |
1 | China | n | ˈtʃaɪnə | a country in Asia | More than 1,000,000,000 people live in China. |
1 | Chinese | adj/n | tʃaɪˈniːz | coming from or relating to China | It’s a Chinese dog. |
1 | complete | v | kəmˈpliːt | to finish doing or making something | I didn’t complete the exercise so I had to stay in at lunch time. |
1 | correct | v | kəˈrekt | to make a mistake or problem right or better | Correct your work before handing it to the teacher. |
1 | culture | n | ˈkʌltʃə | the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a country, society, or group of people; music, art, theatre, literature, etc | Their culture is very different from ours. |
1 | dialogue | n | ˈdaɪəlɒg | the talking in a book, play, or film | Write a dialogue between two friends who bump into each other in the street. |
1 | English | adj/n | ˈɪŋglɪʃ | coming from or relating to England | I’m English. |
1 | famous | adj | ˈfeɪməs | known by many people | She’s a famous actress. |
1 | football | n | ˈfʊtbɔːl | a game in which two teams of players kick a round ball and try to score goals | a game of football |
1 | footballer | n | ˈfʊtbɔːlə | someone who plays football, especially as their job | My cousin is a famous footballer. |
1 | friend | n | frend | someone who you know well and like | Sarah's my best friend. |
1 | from | prep | frɒm | used to say where someone was born, or where someone lives or works | She's from Germany. |
1 | fun | n | fʌn | enjoyable or entertaining | There are lots of fun things to do here. |
1 | Germany | n | ˈdʒɜːməni | a country in Europe | Berlin is the biggest city in Germany. |
1 | golfer | n | ˈgɒlfə | someone who plays golf (=a game on grass where you try to hit a small ball into holes using a long, thin stick) | Tiger Woods is a famous golfer. |
1 | good | excl | gʊd | used to express pleasure or satisfaction at a piece of news | "I'm feeling better today." "Good!" |
1 | gorgeous | adj | ˈgɔːdʒəs | very beautiful or pleasant | My new boyfriend is gorgeous! |
1 | he | pron | hiː | used as the subject of the verb when referring to someone male who has already been talked about | He comes to school by bus. |
1 | hero | n | ˈhɪərəʊ | a man or boy who does something brave or good which makes people admire him | He’s a sporting hero of mine. |
1 | heroine | n | ˈherəʊɪn | a woman or girl who does something brave or good which makes people admire her | The heroine of her latest novel is a girl of thirteen. |
1 | his | det | hɪz | belonging to or relating to someone male who has already been talked about | His name's Peter. |
1 | how | adv | haʊ | used to ask about quantity, size, or age | How big is the house? |
1 | how | adv | haʊ | used to ask about the way something happens or is done | How do you make bread? |
1 | in | prep | ɪn | inside a container or place | a shop in South London |
1 | Italian | adj/n | ɪˈtæliən | coming from or relating to Italy | Mozzarella is an Italian cheese. |
1 | Italy | n | ˈɪtəli | a country in Europe | Italy is a beautiful country, but I don't like the food there. |
1 | Japan | n | dʒəˈpæn | a country consisting of a group of islands near the east coast of Asia | Lots of technology comes from Japan. |
1 | know | v | nəʊ | to have information about something in your mind; to be familiar with a person, place, or thing because you have met them, been there or used it before | "How old is she?" "I don't know."; I've known Tim since primary school. |
1 | listen | v | ˈlɪsən | to give attention to someone or something in order to hear them | What kind of music do you listen to? |
1 | long | adj | lɒŋ | having a large distance from one end to the other | I live on a very long road. |
1 | look | v | lʊk | to turn your eyes to something or someone so that you can see them | Look at me, Daddy! |
1 | Mexican | adj/n | ˈmeksɪkən | coming from or relating to Mexico | She's got a Mexican boyfriend. |
1 | mobile phone | n | ˈməʊbaɪl fəʊn | a telephone that you can carry everywhere with you | I use a mobile phone a lot for work. |
1 | my | det | maɪ | belonging to or relating to the person who is speaking or writing | My name's Isabella. |
1 | name | n | neɪm | the word or group of words that is used to refer to a person, thing, or place | What's your name? |
1 | nationality | n | ˌnæʃənˈæləti | If you have American/British/Swiss, etc nationality, you are legally a member of that country. | There are fifteen different nationalities in my class. |
1 | no | excl | nəʊ | something that you say to agree with something that is negative | "Do you like milk?" "No, I don't!" |
1 | not | adv | nɒt | used to form a negative phrase after verbs like 'be', 'can', 'have', 'will', 'must', etc, usually used in the short form 'n't' in speech | I'm not in the same class as you. |
1 | now | adv | naʊ | at the present time | What are you doing now? |
1 | number | n | ˈnʌmbə | a group of numbers that represents something | I can't remember his phone number. |
1 | of | prep | ɒv | belonging or relating to someone or something | I like the colour of her hair. |
1 | Oh | excl | əʊ | used before you say something, often before replying to what someone has said | "Would you like a cup of tea?" "Oh, that's kind of you!" |
1 | page | n | peɪdʒ | a piece of paper in a book, magazine, etc, or one side of a piece of paper | The article is on page thirty-six. |
1 | partner | n | ˈpɑːtnə | someone that you are dancing or playing a sport or game with, or doing an activity with | We have to do our homework with a partner. |
1 | phone number | n | fəʊn ˈnʌmbə | the number of a particular telephone. | What's your phone number? |
1 | player | n | ˈpleɪə | someone who plays a sport or game | tennis players |
1 | Poland | n | ˈpəʊlənd | a country in Europe | My brother lives in Poland. |
1 | Polish | adj/n | ˈpɒlɪʃ | coming from or relating to Poland | My teacher is Polish. |
1 | portfolio | n | ˌpɔːtˈfəʊliəʊ | a collection of designs, pictures, documents, etc that represents a person's work, or the large, flat container that it is carried in | When you've finished, put your work in your portfolio. |
1 | Portugal | n | ˈpɔːtʃəgəl | a country in Europe | My sister lives in Portugal. |
1 | pronunciation | n | prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən | how words are pronounced | Mario's English pronunciation is excellent. |
1 | question | n | ˈkwestʃən | a sentence or phrase that asks you for information | You ask too many questions! |
1 | queue | n | kjuː | a row of people waiting for something | I joined the queue. |
1 | rap | n | ræp | a type of music in which the words are spoken and there is a strong beat | I don’t like rap music but my sister does. |
1 | read | v | riːd | to look at words and understand what they mean | What was the last book you read? |
1 | repeat | v | rɪˈpiːt | to say or do something more than once | He repeated the number. |
1 | right | adj | raɪt | correct or true | He only got half the answers right. |
1 | road | n | rəʊd | a long, hard surface built for cars to drive on | Be careful when you cross the road. |
1 | Russia | n | ˈrʌʃə | a country in Europe | My uncle lives in Russia. |
1 | Russian | adj/n | ˈrʌʃən | coming from or relating to Russia | I collect Russian dolls. |
1 | sentence | n | ˈsentəns | a group of words, usually containing a verb, that expresses a complete idea | Complete the sentences with the correct verb. |
1 | she | pron | ʃiː | used as the subject of the verb when referring to someone female who has already been talked about | She lives in a flat. |
1 | short | adj | ʃɔːt | continuing for a small amount of time | It was only a short visit. |
1 | singer | n | ˈsɪŋə | someone who sings | a jazz singer |
1 | singular | adj | ˈsɪŋgjələ | The singular form of a word is used to talk about one person or thing. For example 'woman' is the singular form of 'women'. | What is the singular form of these plural nouns? |
1 | Spain | n | speɪn | a country in Europe | In Spain it's always hot in summer. |
1 | Spanish | adj/n | ˈspænɪʃ | coming from or relating to Spain | Spanish olives |
1 | speak | v | spiːk | to say something using your voice | She speaks very loudly. |
1 | Switzerland | n | ˈswɪtsələnd | a country in Europe | My teacher comes from Switzerland. |
1 | talk | v | tɔːk | to speak to someone | Have you talked to her yet? |
1 | tennis | n | ˈtenɪs | a sport in which two or four people hit a small ball to each other over a net | Tennis is my favourite sport. I think Andre Agassi is great, but he's a bit old now. |
1 | text | n | tekst | the written words in a book, magazine, etc, not the pictures | a page of text |
1 | that | det | ðæt | used to refer to something or someone that is not near you | I like that one. |
1 | the | det | ðə | used before nouns to refer to particular things or people that have already been talked about or are already known | The boy said hello to the girl. |
1 | there | adv | ðeə | used when you are pointing or looking at something in order to make someone look in the same direction | I live there. |
1 | these | det | ðiːz | plural of 'this' | I like these ones. |
1 | this | det | ðɪs | used to refer to something or someone that is near you | This is a book. |
1 | to | prep | tuː | used to show an action that you want or are advised to do | Use the words in the box to complete the sentences. |
1 | too | adv | tuː | also | "I come from Spain." "I come from Spain too." |
1 | Turkey | n | ˈtɜːki | a country in Asia | My brother lives in Turkey. |
1 | Turkish | adj/n | ˈtɜːkɪʃ | coming from or relating to Turkey | Turkish dates |
1 | turn to | v | tɜːn tuː | to find a page in a book | Turn to page three and complete the exercises. |
1 | unit | n | ˈjuːnɪt | a single, complete thing that may be part of a larger thing | There's a lot of new vocabulary in Unit One. |
1 | use | v | juːs | if you use something, you do something with it for a particular purpose | Can I use your pen? |
1 | verb | n | vɜːb | a word or group of words that refers to an action, state, or experience. For example the words 'arrive', 'make', 'be', and 'feel' are verbs. | We have test tomorrow on English verbs. |
1 | vocabulary | n | vəˈkæbjələri | all the words you know in a particular language | If you learn lots of vocabulary your English will improve. |
1 | wait | v | weɪt | to stay in a place until someone or something arrives | How long did you wait for a taxi? |
1 | well | excl | wel | used at the beginning of a sentence to pause slightly or to express doubt or disagreement | Well, let me think. Yes, I can lend you some money. |
1 | what | pron | wɒt | used to ask for information about something | What are you doing? |
1 | where | adv | weə | used to ask about the place or position of someone or something | Where do you live? |
1 | who | pron | huː | used to ask about someone's name or which person or group someone is talking about | Who told you? |
1 | with | prep | wɪð | used to say that people or things are in a place together or are doing something together | Emma lives with her boyfriend. |
1 | word | n | wɜːd | a group of letters or sounds that mean something, or a single letter or sound that means something | Choose the correct word. |
1 | Wow! | excl | waʊ | something that you say to show surprise, excitement, admiration | "My uncle is a famous musician." "Wow! Can you get me his autograph?" |
1 | write | v | raɪt | to produce words, letters, or numbers on a surface using a pen or pencil | Write your name at the top of the page. |
1 | writer | n | ˈraɪtə | someone whose job is writing books, stories, articles, etc | William Shakespeare was a famous English writer. |
1 | yeah | excl | jeə | yes | "Is this yours?" "Yeah." |
1 | yes | excl | jes | used to agree with something, or to give a positive answer to something | "Would you like to come for lunch?" "Oh yes, please." |
1 | you | pron | juː | used to refer to the person or people you are talking to | Do you live in Cambridge? |
1 | your | det | jɔː | belonging or relating to the person or people you are talking to | What's your name? |
1 | yourself | pron | jɔːˈself | the reflexive form of the pronoun 'you' | Be careful not to hurt yourself with that knife! |
2 | absolutely | adv | ˌæbsəˈluːtli | completely | "Are you still interested in coming to the concert?" "Yes, absolutely!" |
2 | act | v | ækt | to perform in a play or film | I acted in the school play. |
2 | agree | v | əˈgriː | to have the same opinion as someone | She agrees with me about everything. |
2 | air | n | eə | the mixture of gases around the Earth which we breathe | He went outside to get some fresh air (=clean, cool air). |
2 | all | pron | ɔːl | every person or thing in a group | We're all from France. |
2 | alone | adv | əˈləʊn | without other people | She lives alone. |
2 | amazing | adj | əˈmeɪzɪŋ | very surprising | Her dancing is amazing! |
2 | any | pron | ˈeni | used in questions and negatives to mean 'some' | Is there any cake left? |
2 | ask | v | ɑːsk | to say something to someone as a question | I asked him about his hobbies. |
2 | at | prep | æt | used to show the place or position of something or someone | Look at the exercise then fill in the blanks. |
2 | Australian | adj/n | ɒsˈtreɪliən | coming from or relating to Australia | This is an Australian soap opera. |
2 | awful | adj | ˈɔːfəl | very bad | The food was awful. |
2 | ball | n | bɔːl | a round object that you throw, kick, or hit in a game, or something with this shape | a tennis ball |
2 | band | n | bænd | a group of musicians who play modern music together | a jazz band |
2 | basic | adj | ˈbeɪsɪk | being the main or most important part of something | We have a basic plan but we haven't decided on the details. |
2 | bass (guitar) | n | bæs | (also bass guitar) an electric guitar with four strings that plays very low notes | I play bass in a heavy metal band. |
2 | be | v | biː | a verb used when describing someone or something | I'm Maria. |
2 | before | prep | bɪˈfɔː | earlier than something or someone | I always do my homework before school. |
2 | birthday | n | ˈbɜːθdeɪ | the day on which someone was born, or the same date each year | Happy birthday, Emma! |
2 | boy | n | bɔɪ | a male child or young man | There's a new boy in my class. |
2 | breathe | v | briːð | to take air into and out of your lungs | It's lovely to breathe in the fresh sea air at the seaside. |
2 | CD | n | ˌsiːˈdiː | a small disc on which music or information is recorded | I was listening to my new CD. |
2 | centre | n | ˈsentə | a place or a building used for a particular activity | They often go shopping in the city centre on Saturdays. |
2 | comment | n | ˈkɒment | something that you say or write that shows what you think about something | He made a nasty comment about my new haircut. |
2 | company | n | ˈkʌmpəni | an organisation which sells goods or services | He works for a software company. |
2 | concert | n | ˈkɒnsət | a performance of music and singing | a pop concert |
2 | cool | excl | kuːl | a word used by teenagers to say something is very good | "Look at my new car!" "Cool!" |
2 | cut out | v | kʌt aʊt | to remove something or form a shape by cutting, usually something made of paper or cloth | Cut out a picture and stick it in your book. |
2 | dirty | adj | ˈdɜːti | not clean | dirty clothes / dishes |
2 | do | v | duː | used with other verbs to form questions or negative phrases | What do you want for lunch? |
2 | drums | n | drʌmz | round, hollow musical instruments that you hit with your hands or with sticks | She plays the drums very well. |
2 | DVD | n | ˌdiːviːˈdiː | digital versatile disc: a small disc for storing music, films and information | Let's go home and watch a DVD. |
2 | n | ˈiːmeɪl | a way of sending messages electronically, from one computer to another | You can contact me by email. | |
2 | England | n | ˈɪŋglənd | a country in Europe | My sister lives in England. |
2 | episode | n | ˈepɪsəʊd | one programme of a series shown on television | Episode one was interesting but the rest of the series was very boring. |
2 | everyday | adj | ˈevrideɪ | normal, usual, or happening every day | I go to work in everyday clothes and save my best clothes for parties. |
2 | excellent | adj | ˈeksələnt | very good, or of a very high quality | The meal was excellent. |
2 | expression | n | ɪkˈspreʃən | a phrase that has a special meaning | Choose the correct expression and fill in the blanks. |
2 | fantastic | adj | fænˈtæstɪk | very good | We had a fantastic holiday. |
2 | favourite | adj | ˈfeɪvərɪt | your favourite person or thing is the one that you like best | What's your favourite band? |
2 | find | v | faɪnd | to discover something or someone that you have been searching for | I can't find my glasses and I've looked everywhere. |
2 | for | prep | fɔː | intended to be given to or used by someone or something | I go to a school for boys and girls. |
2 | four | num | fɔː | the number 4 written as a word | She's got four sisters. |
2 | girl | n | gɜːl | a female child or young woman | We have three children – a boy and two girls. |
2 | go | v | gəʊ | to move or travel somewhere | I'd love to go to America. |
2 | great | adj | greɪt | very good | We had a great time. |
2 | group | n | gruːp | a number of people or things that are together in one place | She was with a group of friends. |
2 | guitar | n | gɪˈtɑː | a musical instrument with strings that you play by pulling the strings | an electric guitar |
2 | guy | n | gaɪ | a man | What a nice guy! |
2 | hamburger | n | ˈhæmˌbɜːgə | a round, flat piece of meat which you eat between round pieces of bread | a hamburger and fries |
2 | hard | adj | hɑːd | difficult to do or understand | The exam was really hard. |
2 | her | det | hɜː | belonging to or relating to someone female who has already been talked about | Her name's Francesca. |
2 | here | adv | hɪə | in the place where you are | Put it here, on the table. |
2 | hey | excl | heɪ | used to get someone's attention or to show that you are interested, excited, angry, etc | Hey! Come back here! |
2 | Hi! | excl | haɪ | Hello! | Hi! How are you today? |
2 | hold | v | həʊld | to have something in your hand or arms | She's holding the baby. |
2 | improvisation | n | ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən | playing music or saying words that you are inventing, not reading or remembering | I find improvisation easier than learning a script. |
2 | internet | n | ˈɪntənet | a system that connects computers around the world so you can share information with other people | I used the internet to do the research for my homework. |
2 | interview | n | ˈɪntəvjuː | a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course | I'm going for an interview tomorrow for a job that I really want. |
2 | jam | n | dʒæm | a sweet food made from fruit that you put on bread | strawberry jam |
2 | joke | n | dʒəʊk | something which someone says to make people laugh, usually a short story with a funny ending | He told me a funny joke. |
2 | just | adv | dʒʌst | only | He just sits in his chair all day doing nothing. |
2 | lead | adj | led | the lead performer or lead part in a performance is the main performer or part | She's playing the lead part in the school play. |
2 | let | v | let | something that you say when you're making a suggestion | Let's go to the cinema. |
2 | like | v | laɪk | to enjoy something or think that someone or something is nice | I like playing with my computer. |
2 | lyrics | n | ˈlɪrɪks | the words of a song | I never listen to the lyrics. |
2 | me | pron | miː | used after a verb or preposition to refer to the person who is speaking or writing | Give it to me. |
2 | men | n | men | plural of 'man' | young men |
2 | moment | n | ˈməʊmənt | a point in time | I can't talk at the moment, there's someone at the door. |
2 | negative | adj | ˈnegətɪv | In language, a negative word or phrase expresses the meaning 'no' or 'not'. | Write a negative sentence using the verb in brackets. |
2 | new | adj | njuː | different from before; recently made | I need some new shoes; Their house is quite new. |
2 | object | n | ˈɒbdʒɪkt | in grammar, the person or thing that is affected by the action of the verb | We learnt about object pronouns in English today. |
2 | Of course! | excl | ɒv kɔːs | used to say yes and emphasize your answer | "Can you help me please?" "Of course I can!" |
2 | on | prep | ɒn | on a surface of something | I put the book on that shelf. |
2 | or | conj | ɔː | used between possibilities, or before the last in a list of possibilities | Would you like this one or that one? |
2 | order | n | ˈɔːdə | the arrangement of a group of people or thngs in a list from first to last | We lined up in alphabetical order by surname. |
2 | our | det | aʊə | belonging to or relating to the person who is speaking and one or more other people | This is our cat, Fluffy. |
2 | outside | prep | ˌaʊtˈsaɪd | near a building or room but not in it | He was standing outside the café. |
2 | pair | n | peə | two people who are doing something together | We did the exercise in pairs. |
2 | Paris | n | ˈpærɪs | the capital city of France | Paris is my favourite capital city. |
2 | pizza | n | ˈpiːtsə | a food made from a flat, round piece of bread covered with cheese, vegetables, etc and cooked | Italians eat a lot of pizza. |
2 | play | v | pleɪ | to make music using an instrument | Can you play the piano? |
2 | plural | n | ˈplʊərəl | a word or part of a word which shows that you are talking about more than one person or thing. For example 'babies' is the plural of 'baby'. | The plural of man is men. |
2 | positive | adj | ˈpɒzətɪv | certain that something is true | Write positive sentences using the verbs in brackets. |
2 | prepare | v | prɪˈpeə | to get someone or something ready for something that will happen in the future | We're preparing for my parents' wedding anniversary. |
2 | pronoun | n | ˈprəʊnaʊn | a word that is used instead of a noun which has usually already been talked about. For example the words 'she', 'it', and 'mine' are pronouns. | We're learning about pronouns today in English. |
2 | really | adv | ˈrɪəli | very or very much | They've got a really big house in the countryside. |
2 | scene | n | siːn | a short part of a film, play, or book in which the events happen in one place | We'll practise the first scene. |
2 | score | n | skɔː | the number of points someone gets in a game or test | The score at half time was two–nil. |
2 | shame | n | ʃeɪm | if you describe something as a shame, you are disappointed that it has happened | It's a shame you couldn't come to the party. |
2 | situation | n | ˌsɪtjuˈeɪʃən | the set of things that are happening at a particular time and place | the economic/political situation |
2 | so | adv | səʊ | used before an adjective or adverb to emphasize what you are saying, especially when there is a particular result | I was so tired I fell asleep immediately. |
2 | song | n | sɒŋ | words that go with a short piece of music | What's that song you were singing? |
2 | sorry | adj | ˈsɒri | used to show sympathy or sadness for a person or situation | I was sorry to hear about your sad news. |
2 | star | n | stɑː | a famous singer, actor, sports person, etc | She wants to be a film star when she grows up. |
2 | statement | n | ˈsteɪtmənt | a sentence | Which of these statements is true and which is false? |
2 | story | n | ˈstɔːri | a description of a series of real or imaginary events which is intended to entertain people | a horror story |
2 | subject | n | ˈsʌbdʒɪkt | the person or thing which performs the action described by the verb. In the sentence 'Bob phoned me yesterday.', 'Bob' is the subject. | The subject usually comes before the verb. |
2 | such | pron | sʌtʃ | used to emphasize a quality of someone or something | We had such a good time I didn't want to come home. |
2 | Swiss | n | swɪs | coming from or relating to Switzerland | We went climbing in the Swiss mountains. |
2 | take | v | teɪk | to get and carry something with you when you go somewhere | I always take my umbrella with me. |
2 | tell | v | tel | to say something to someone, usually giving them information | He told me about his new school. |
2 | terrible | adj | ˈterəbəl | very bad | It was a terrible accident. |
2 | their | det | ðeə | belonging to or relating to a group of people, animals, or things that have already been talked about | They brought their own food. |
2 | them | pron | ðem | used after a verb or preposition to refer to a group of people, animals, or things that have already been talked about | We all laughed at them. |
2 | theme park | n | θiːm pɑːk | a park with entertainments, such as games, machines to ride on, restaurants, etc, that are all based on one idea | We went to the Harry Potter theme park for my birthday. |
2 | they | pron | ðeɪ | used as the subject of the verb when referring to a group of people, animals, or things that have already been talked about | They came with us. |
2 | think | v | θɪŋk | to have an opinion about something or someone or to believe that something is true | Do you think it's going to rain? |
2 | three | num | θriː | the number 3 written as a word | I've got three sisters. |
2 | time | n | taɪm | a period of minutes, hours, years, etc | They stayed for a long time. |
2 | title | n | ˈtaɪtəl | the name of a book, film, etc | What's the title of that book? |
2 | today | n | təˈdeɪ | this day, or on this day; the period of time that is happening now or in this period of time | It's John's birthday today. |
2 | together | adv | təˈgeðə | with each other | We do everything together. |
2 | try | v | traɪ | to attempt to do something | I tried to open the window but couldn't. |
2 | underline | v | ˈʌndəlaɪn | to draw a line under a word or sentence | Underline the title with black pen please. |
2 | us | pron | ʌs | used after a verb or preposition to refer to the person who is speaking or writing and one or more other people | Come and visit us in our new house. |
2 | want | v | wɒnt | to hope to have or do something | He wants a new car. |
2 | we | pron | wiː | used as the subject of the verb when the person speaking or writing is referring to themselves and one or more other people | We all enjoyed the film. |
2 | when | adv | wen | used to ask at what time something happened or will happen | When can you come and visit me? |
3 | above | prep | əˈbʌv | in or to a higher position than something else | It's in the cupboard above the cooker. |
3 | again | adv | əˈgen | once more | Do your homework again. It's very messy! |
3 | alive | adj | əˈlaɪv | living, not dead | She was injured in the accident but she was pleased to be alive. |
3 | also | adv | ˈɔːlsəʊ | in addition | She plays the violin and she also plays the piano. |
3 | article | n | ˈɑːtɪkəl | a piece of writing in a magazine, newspaper, etc | I wrote an article about language schools for a magazine. |
3 | at | prep | æt | in a particular place or position | We met at the station. |
3 | aunt | n | ɑːnt | the sister of your mother or father, or the wife of your uncle | My aunt is staying with us. |
3 | bad | adj | bæd | not good or pleasant | bad weather |
3 | Bangladesh | n | ˌbæŋgləˈdeʃ | a country in Asia | They come from Bangladesh. |
3 | big | adj | bɪg | large in size or amount | I come from a big family. |
3 | both | pron | bəʊθ | used to talk about two people or things | They both go to the same school. |
3 | bowling | n | ˈbəʊlɪŋ | a game in which you roll a large ball along a wooden track in order to knock down bottle-shaped objects | I go bowling every year for my birthday. |
3 | brother | n | ˈbrʌðə | a boy or man who has the same parents as you | My brother plays the double bass. |
3 | busy | adj | ˈbɪzi | working hard, or giving your attention to a particular activity | Mum is busy in the kitchen. |
3 | buy | v | baɪ | to get something by giving money for it | I went to the shop to buy some milk. |
3 | cartoon | n | kɑːˈtuːn | a film made using characters that are drawn and not real | Mickey Mouse and other famous cartoon characters |
3 | children | n | ˈtʃɪldrən | the plural of 'child' | Does she have any children? |
3 | city | n | ˈsɪti | a large town | We live in the city but I'd prefer to live in the countryside. |
3 | country | n | ˈkʌntri | an area of land that has its own government, army, etc | I've visited ten different European countries. |
3 | cousin | n | ˈkʌzən | the child of your aunt or uncle | We're a big family so I have a lot of cousins. |
3 | daughter | n | ˈdɔːtə | your female child | I have a daughter of six. |
3 | day | n | deɪ | a period of 24 hours | I saw her the day before yesterday. |
3 | dead | adj | ded | not now alive | She's been dead for twenty years now. |
3 | different | adj | ˈdɪfərənt | not the same as someone or something else | Jo's very different from her sister, isn't she? |
3 | dog | n | dɒg | an animal with fur, four legs and a tail that is kept as a pet, or trained to guard buildings | Let's take the dog for a walk. |
3 | draw | v | drɔː | to produce a picture by making marks with a pen or pencil | She drew a picture of a tree. |
3 | drive | v | draɪv | to make a car, bus, or train move, and control what it does | She's learning to drive. |
3 | duty | n | ˈdjuːti | something you do as part of your job or because of your position | It's your duty to help around the house. |
3 | each | pron | iːtʃ | every one in a group of two or more things or people when they are considered separately | Shall we each pay half of the bill? |
3 | every | det | ˈevri | used to show that something is repeated regularly | I visit her every weekend. |
3 | factory | n | ˈfæktəri | a building or group of buildings where large amounts of products are made or put together | That factory produces poisonous smoke. |
3 | family | n | ˈfæməli | a group of people who are related to each other, such as a mother, a father, and their children | I live with my family in Cambridge. |
3 | family tree | n | ˈfæməli triː | a drawing that shows the relationships between the different members of a family, especially over a long period of time | I'm drawing my family tree for the last five generations. |
3 | father | n | ˈfɑːðə | your male parent | My father is French. |
3 | fill in | v | fɪl ɪn | to write the necessary information on a document | Fill in the form and give it to the office. |
3 | first lady | n | ˈfɜːst ˈleɪdi | the wife of the president | Michelle Obama is the first lady of the USA. |
3 | form | n | fɔːm | a type of something or way of doing something | Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the words in brackets. |
3 | French | n | frenʃ | the language that people speak in France, Belgium, parts of Canada and other countries | I can speak French and German. |
3 | fruit | n | fruːt | something such as an apple or orange that grows on a tree or a bush, contains seeds, and can be eaten as food | dried / fresh fruit |
3 | go shopping | v | gəʊ ˈʃɒpɪŋ | when you go and buy things from shops | I go shopping every Saturday with my friends. |
3 | grandfather | n | ˈgrænˌfɑːðə | the father of your mother or father | My grandfather was born in 1920. |
3 | grandmother | n | ˈgrænˌmʌðə | the mother of your mother or father | My grandmother lets me play computer games all day – she's great! |
3 | grandparent | n | ˈgrænˌpeərənt | the parent of your mother or father | My grandparents live in our village. |
3 | grocery | n | ˈgrəʊsəri | a shop that sells food and products used in the home | I went to the grocery on the way home from work. |
3 | happy | adj | ˈhæpi | pleased and in a good mood, especially because something good has happened | I'm glad you've finally found someone who makes you happy. |
3 | have | v | hæv | to own something | Laura has a beautiful house. |
3 | have a fight | v | hæv ə faɪt | to try to hurt or kill someone using your body or weapons | Two men were having a fight outside the pub. |
3 | him | pron | hɪm | used after a verb or preposition to refer to someone male who has already been talked about | I can't see him. Is he here? |
3 | house | n | haʊs | a building where people live, usually one family or group | They have a big house in the country. |
3 | husband | n | ˈhʌzbənd | the man you are married to | Her husband works in a bank. |
3 | important | adj | ɪmˈpɔːtənt | valuable, useful, or necessary | My family is very important to me. |
3 | job | n | dʒɒb | the work that you do in order to get money | She got a job as a cleaner. |
3 | lady | n | ˈleɪdi | a polite way of saying 'woman' | There's a young lady here to see you. |
3 | live | v | laɪv | to have your home somewhere | She lives in France. |
3 | love | v | lʌv | to like someone or something very much | I love pasta. |
3 | meet | v | miːt | to see and speak to someone for the first time | It's lovely to meet you. |
3 | middle | n | ˈmɪdəl | the middle the central part, position, or point in time | I live in the middle of the town. |
3 | millions | n | ˈmɪljənz | (informal) a lot | I've got millions of friends. |
3 | missing | adj | ˈmɪsɪŋ | If someone or something is missing, you cannot find them because they are not in their usual place. | One of her teeth is missing. |
3 | money | n | ˈmʌni | the coins or pieces of paper that are used for buying things | How much money have you got? |
3 | more | quant | mɔː | something in addition to what you already have | Please can I have some more bread? |
3 | mother | n | ˈmʌðə | your female parent | My mother phones me once a week. |
3 | near | adj | nɪə | not far away in distance or time | The school's very near here. |
3 | open | adj | ˈəʊpən | not closed or fastened | The door is open. Please will you close it? |
3 | own | adj | əʊn | belonging to or done by a particular person or thing | It was my own idea. |
3 | paragraph | n | ˈpærəgrɑːf | a part of a text that contains at least one sentence and starts on a new line | Write a paragraph about your holiday. |
3 | people | n | ˈpiːpəl | more than one person | Our company employs over four hundred people. |
3 | Portuguese | adj/n | ˌpɔːtʃəˈgiːz | coming from or related to Portugal | We ate in a Portuguese restaurant. |
3 | present | n | ˈprezənt | something that you give to someone, usually for a special occasion | I got lots of presents for my birthday. |
3 | president | n | ˈprezɪdənt | the highest political position in some countries, usually the leader of the government | the president of the United States |
3 | project | n | ˈprɒdʒekt | a piece of planned work or an activity which is finished over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular aim | a scientific research project |
3 | rent | v | rent | to pay money to live in a building that someone else owns | They rent a house. |
3 | room | n | ruːm | a part of the inside of a building, which is separated from other parts by walls, floors, and ceilings | My room is pink. |
3 | save | v | seɪv | to keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future | I’m saving up for a car. |
3 | school | n | skuːl | a place where children go to be educated | Which school do you go to? |
3 | secretary | n | ˈsekrətəri | someone who works in an office, typing letters, answering the telephone, and arranging meetings, etc | My aunt is a secretary in a big company. |
3 | see | v | siː | to notice people and things with your eyes | We saw some monkeys when we were on holiday. |
3 | sell | v | sel | to give something to someone who gives you money for it | I sold my bike to Claire. |
3 | shop | n | ʃɒp | a building where you can buy things | a book shop |
3 | shopping | n | ˈʃɒpɪŋ | when you buy things from shops | I love shopping. |
3 | sister | n | ˈsɪstə | a girl or woman who has the same parents as you | I have an older sister. |
3 | space | n | speɪs | an empty area which is available to be used | Write your answer in the space below. |
3 | spelling | n | ˈspelɪŋ | how a particular word is spelt | English spelling isn't always easy. |
3 | student | n | ˈstjuːdənt | someone who is studying at a school or university | a law student |
3 | study | v | ˈstʌdi | to learn about a subject, usually at school or university | I studied biology before going into medicine. |
3 | swap | v | swɒp | to give something to someone and get something from them in return | Let's swap clothes and see if anyone notices! |
3 | teacher | n | ˈtiːtʃə | someone whose job is to teach in a school, college, etc | a history / science teacher |
3 | teenage | adj | ˈtiːneɪdʒ | aged between thirteen and nineteen or suitable for people of that age | They have three teenage daughters. |
3 | town | n | taʊn | a place where people live and work which is larger than a village | It's a small town in the north of England. |
3 | two | num | tuː | the number 2 written as a word | She's got two boys and two girls. |
3 | uncle | n | ˈʌŋkəl | the brother of your mother or father, or the husband of your aunt | My uncle George is a famous actor. |
3 | until | prep | ənˈtɪl | continuing to happen before a particular time or event and then stopping | We stayed until the very end. |
3 | very | adv | ˈveri | used to emphasize an adjective or adverb | I'm very cold. Please can I shut the window? |
3 | water | n | ˈwɔːtə | the clear liquid that falls from the sky as rain and that is in seas, lakes, and rivers | a drink of water |
3 | way | n | weɪ | the route you use to get from one place to another | It's a long way from my house to school. |
3 | wife | n | waɪf | the woman that a man is married to | I've never met William's wife. |
3 | woman | n | ˈwʊmən | an adult female person | a thirty-year-old woman |
3 | work | v | wɜːk | to do a job, especially the job you do to earn money; to do something that needs a lot of time or effort, or to make someone do this | Helen works for a computer company; I’ll have to work hard to finish my homework before 11 p.m. |
4 | about | prep | əˈbaʊt | a little more or less | My car is about four metres long. |
4 | actually | adv | ˈæktʃuəli | used when you are saying what is the truth of a situation | It looks difficult but it's actually quite easy. |
4 | almost | adv | ˈɔːlməʊst | If something almost happens, it does not happen but it is very close to happening. | We're almost ready. |
4 | area | n | ˈeəriə | the size of a flat surface calculated by multiplying its width by its length | The area of our garden is the same as a football pitch. |
4 | art | n | ɑːt | the making or study of paintings, drawings, etc or the objects created | fine / modern art |
4 | artist | n | ˈɑːtɪst | someone who creates art, especially paintings and drawings | My mother is a famous artist. |
4 | at | prep | æt | used to show the time something happens | It starts at 7.30. |
4 | backpack | n | ˈbækpæk | a bag that you carry on your back | I put my lunch in my backpack. |
4 | be called | v | biː kɔːld | to have a particular name | I live in a village called Boxwell. |
4 | beautiful | adj | ˈbjuːtɪfəl | very attractive | a beautiful woman |
4 | beginning | n | bɪˈgɪnɪŋ | the first part of something or the start of something | I enjoyed the beginning of the story but not the ending. |
4 | behind | prep | bɪˈhaɪnd | at or to the back of someone or something | I sit behind my best friend in the classroom. |
4 | bookshop | n | ˈbʊkʃɒp | a shop that sells books | World of Books is the best bookshop in the town. |
4 | bus | n | bʌs | a large vehicle that carries passengers by road, usually along a fixed route | We all sang songs on the bus on the way home. |
4 | by | prep | baɪ | through doing or using something | We go to school by bike. |
4 | by | prep | baɪ | used to show the person or thing that does something | I'm reading a book by Charlie Higson. |
4 | café | n | ˈkæfeɪ | a small restaurant where you can buy drinks and small meals | They're having lunch in a café. |
4 | Canadian | adj | kəˈneɪdiən | coming from or relating to Canada | We flew over the Canadian mountains. |
4 | card | n | kɑːd | a piece of stiff paper or plastic that has information printed on it | We bought a travel card and took the bus all round the city. |
4 | carry on | v | ˈkæri ɒn | to continue doing something | Carry on down this path until you get to a gate at the end. |
4 | catch a train | v | kætʃ ə treɪn | to get on a train in order to travel somewhere | You have to catch the train from New Street Station. |
4 | charity | n | ˈtʃærɪti | the act of giving money, food, or help to people who need it | He gives a lot of money to charity. |
4 | chemist | n | ˈkemɪst | a shop where you can buy drugs, soap, beauty products etc | My dad works in a chemist's. |
4 | church | n | tʃɜːtʃ | a building where Christians go to worship God | I go to church every Sunday. |
4 | cinema | n | ˈsɪnəmə | a building where you go to watch films | Shall we go to the cinema? |
4 | classical | adj | ˈklæsɪkəl | describes serious music by people like Mozart and Stravinsky | I don't often listen to classical music. |
4 | clown | n | klaʊn | a performer who has special clothes and a painted face and makes people laugh | He's a bit of a clown. |
4 | coffee | n | ˈkɒfi | a hot drink made from dark beans which are made into a powder, or a cup of this drink | Do you want a cup of coffee? |
4 | collection | n | kəˈlekʃən | a group of objects of the same type that have been brought together | a private art collection |
4 | come | v | kʌm | to move or travel towards a person who is speaking | Come here. |
4 | corner | n | ˈkɔːnə | the point or area where two lines, walls, or roads meet | The bus stops on the corner. |
4 | cost | v | kɒst | If something costs a particular amount of money, you have to pay that in order to buy or do it. | This dress costs too much for me. |
4 | cross | v | krɒs | to go from one side of something to the other side | You must look both ways when you cross the road! |
4 | directions | n | dɪˈrekʃənz | instructions that tell you how to get to a place, or how to do something | We stopped to ask for directions. |
4 | down | prep | daʊn | towards or in a lower place | The kids ran down the hill to the gate. |
4 | eight | num | eɪt | the number 8 written as a word | There are eight people in my band. |
4 | ending | n | ˈendɪŋ | the last part of a story | I loved the beginning of the book but the ending was boring. |
4 | entrance | n | ˈentrəns | a door or other opening which you use to enter a building or place | I'll meet you at the entrance to the school. |
4 | fan | n | fæn | someone who likes and supports a famous person, sport, type of music, etc | You’re a football fan, aren’t you? |
4 | far | adv | fɑː | used to talk about how distant something is | How far is it to your school? |
4 | Good luck! | excl | gʊd lʌk | something you say to someone when you hope that they will be successful | Good luck in your exam! |
4 | half | n | hɑːf | one of two equal parts of something; ½ | I'll be there in half an hour. |
4 | half-marathon | n | hɑːf ˈmærəθən | half of a full marathon (a race in which people run for about twenty-six miles) | I ran a half-marathon for a children's charity. |
4 | hour | n | aʊə | a period of time equal to sixty minutes | The store is open twenty-four hours a day. |
4 | hurry up | v | ˈhʌri ʌp | to start moving or doing something more quickly | Hurry up or we'll miss the plane! |
4 | idea | n | aɪˈdɪə | a suggestion or plan | What a good idea! |
4 | imperative | n | ɪmˈperətɪv | the imperative form of a verb | We're learning about imperatives today. |
4 | instructions | n | ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz | information that explains how to do or use something | Follow the instructions and it will be easy. |
4 | interesting | adj | ˈɪntrəstɪŋ | keeping your attention and making you think a lot | I found the talk very interesting. |
4 | juggler | n | ˈdʒʌgələ | someone who juggles objects to entertain people | I enjoyed the jugglers in Covent Garden. |
4 | late | adj | leɪt | after the usual time or the time that was arranged | I was late for work this morning. |
4 | left | adv | left | on or towards the side of your body that is to the west when you are facing north | Turn left at the end of the road and you'll see my house on the corner. |
4 | library | n | ˈlaɪbrəri | a place with a lot of books that you can read or borrow | There's a library at the end of my road. |
4 | local | adj | ˈləʊkəl | relating to an area near you | She goes to the local school. |
4 | lot | n | lɒt | a large number or amount of people or things | We've got a lot of homework this evening. |
4 | map | n | mæp | a picture that shows where countries, towns, roads, rivers, etc are | We have a map of the area so we shouldn't get lost. |
4 | match | v | mætʃ | If two things match, they are the same colour or type. | Match the questions with the answers. |
4 | metre | n | ˈmiːtə | a unit for measuring length, equal to one hundred centimetres | He ran one hundred metres in less than ten seconds! |
4 | milk | n | mɪlk | a white liquid produced by female animals, such as cows, for feeding their babies | a carton of milk |
4 | million | num | ˈmɪljən | the number 1,000,000 written as a word | There are nearly sixty million people in this country. |
4 | minute | n | maɪˈnjuːt | a period of time equal to sixty seconds | It'll take you thirty minutes to get to the airport. |
4 | model | n | ˈmɒdəl | a smaller copy of a real object, often used to show how something works or what it looks like | He has models of dinosaurs all round his house. |
4 | modern | adj | ˈmɒdən | relating to the present time and not to the past | modern society |
4 | museum | n | mjuːˈziːəm | a building where you can look at important objects connected with art, history, or science | a museum of modern art |
4 | music | n | ˈmjuːzɪk | a pattern of sounds that is made by playing instruments or singing, or a recording of this | pop / dance music |
4 | musician | n | mjuːˈzɪʃən | someone who plays a musical instrument, often as a job | My uncle is a famous musician. |
4 | newsagent | n | ˈnjuːzˌeɪdʒənt | a shop that sells newspapers and magazines | I've got a job at the newsagent. |
4 | next | adj | nekst | coming after this one | We’re going on holiday next week. |
4 | next to | prep | nekst tuː | very close to something or someone, with nothing in between | Her house is next to a pub. |
4 | nice | adj | naɪs | pleasant; kind and friendly | It’s a really nice town; He seems like a nice guy. |
4 | one | num | wʌn | the number 1 written as a word | I've got one brother. |
4 | only | adv | ˈəʊnli | not more than a particular size or amount | She's only three years old. |
4 | opinion | n | əˈpɪnjən | a thought or belief about something or someone | What's your opinion about / on the matter? |
4 | opposite | prep | ˈɒpəzɪt | in a position facing someone or something but on the other side | on the opposite page |
4 | parcel | n | ˈpɑːsəl | something that is covered in paper so that it can be sent by post | There's a parcel for you. |
4 | parent | n | ˈpeərənt | your mother or father | Her parents live in Oxford. |
4 | past | prep | pɑːst | further than | The shop is on the High Street, just past the church. |
4 | pay | v | peɪ | to give money to someone because you are buying something from them | Helen paid for the tickets. |
4 | person | n | ˈpɜːsən | a human being | You're the only person I know here. |
4 | please | excl | pliːz | something that you say to be polite when you are asking for something or asking someone to do something | Please come in and sit down. |
4 | pop | n | pɒp | modern music with a strong beat which is popular with young people | I like all kinds of pop music. |
4 | post office | n | pəʊst ˈɒfɪs | a place where stamps are sold and from where letters and parcels are sent | You can buy stamps from the post office. |
4 | preposition | n | ˌprepəˈzɪʃən | a word or group of words that is used before a noun or pronoun to show place, direction, time, etc. For example 'on' in 'Your keys are on the table.', is a preposition. | Use the correct preposition to complete the exercises. |
4 | race | n | reɪs | a competition in which people run, ride, drive, etc against each other in order to see who is the fastest | a car race |
4 | railway station | n | ˈreɪlweɪ ˈsteɪʃən | a building where trains stop so that you can get on or off them | The railway station is at the bottom of the road. |
4 | river | n | ˈrɪvə | a long area of water that flows across the land and into a sea, lake, or another river | the River Thames |
4 | rock | n | rɒk | loud, modern music with a strong beat, often played with electric guitars and drums | His favourite kind of music is rock. |
4 | run | n | rʌn | when you run for exercise or in an organised running event | We go for a three-mile run every evening after work. |
4 | Science | n | saɪəns | the study of the structure of natural things and the way that they behave | We have Science on Wednesdays. |
4 | shampoo | n | ʃæmˈpuː | a liquid substance that you use to wash your hair | a bottle of shampoo |
4 | side | n | saɪd | one of the two parts that something would divide into if you drew a line down the middle | I live on the other side of the road. |
4 | sit | v | sɪt | to move your body into a sitting position after you have been standing | Please sit down. |
4 | sixty-seven | num | ˈsɪksti ˈsevən | the number 67 written as a word | I have sixty-seven cars in my collection. |
4 | sketch | n | sketʃ | a short piece of acting about a funny situation | We had to perform our sketches in front of the class. |
4 | something | pron | ˈsʌmθɪŋ | used to refer to a thing when you do not know what it is or when it is not important what it is | There's something wrong with my bike. |
4 | south | n | saʊθ | the direction that is on your right when you face towards the rising sun | the south side of the house |
4 | sport | n | spɔːt | a game or activity which people do to keep healthy or for enjoyment, often competing against each other | winter sports |
4 | stamp | n | stæmp | a small piece of paper that you buy and stick onto a letter before you post it | I need to buy a stamp. |
4 | station | n | ˈsteɪʃən | a building where trains stop so that you can get on or off them | Dad met me at the station. |
4 | straight | adj | streɪt | not curved or bent | a straight road |
4 | street | n | striːt | a road in a town or city that has houses or other buildings | We live on the same street. |
4 | supermarket | n | ˈsuːpəˌmɑːkɪt | a large shop that sells food, drink, products for the home, etc | We buy all our food at the supermarket. |
4 | tea | n | tiː | a word used by some people for the meal that is eaten in the evening | We had tea at 5.30 and then went to the cinema. |
4 | Thames | n | temz | the river that passes through London | We took a boat down the Thames. |
4 | thanks | excl | θæŋks | used to tell someone that you are grateful to them | Can you pass me the book? Thanks very much. |
4 | theatre | n | ˈθɪətə | the work of writing, acting in, and producing plays | My mum took me to the theatre for my birthday. |
4 | then | adv | ðen | next, or after something has happened | Do your homework, then you can watch TV. |
4 | thousand | num | ˈθaʊzənd | the number 1,000 written as word | There were more than a thousand people in the theatre. |
4 | ticket | n | ˈtɪkɪt | a small piece of paper that shows you have paid to do something, for example travel on a bus, watch a film, etc | We bought our tickets for the concert three months ago. |
4 | tomorrow | n | təˈmɒrəʊ | the day after today or on the day after today | It's my birthday tomorrow. |
4 | topic | n | ˈtɒpɪk | a subject that you talk or write about | Which topic would you like to talk about? |
4 | total | adj | ˈtəʊtəl | including everything | What is the total cost? |
4 | tour | n | tʊə | a visit to and around a place, area, or country | a tour of Europe |
4 | tourist | n | ˈtʊərɪst | someone who visits a place for pleasure and does not live there | There are a lot of tourists in Cambridge. |
4 | train | n | treɪn | a long, thin vehicle which travels along metal tracks and carries people or goods | The train arrives at 2.45. |
4 | travel | v | ˈtrævəl | to make a journey | I spent a year travelling around Asia. |
4 | travel card | n | ˈtrævəl kɑːd | a card which allows you to travel on a train, etc for less money | I buy a travel card every week so I don't need to pay every time I use the bus. |
4 | twenty-one | num | ˌtwentiˈwʌn | the number 21 written as a word | There are twenty-one houses in my street. |
4 | university | n | ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti | a place where students study at a high level to get a degree (=type of qualification) | the University of Cambridge |
4 | visit | v | ˈvɪzɪt | to go somewhere to see someone or a place | Did you visit St Petersburg while you were in Russia? |
4 | visitor | n | ˈvɪzɪtə | someone who visits a person or place | We've got visitors staying in our house at the moment. |
4 | watch | v | wɒtʃ | to look at something for a period of time | I watched him as he arrived. |
4 | wax | n | wæks | a solid substance that becomes soft when warm and melts easily, often used to make candles | The wax melted all over the table cloth. |
4 | world | n | wɜːld | the people and things that are involved in a particular activity or subject | the world of politics |
4 | wrong | adj | rɒŋ | not correct; if something is wrong, there is a problem | It was the wrong answer; There's something wrong with my computer. |
4 | year | n | jɪə | a period of twelve months, or three hundred and sixty-five days or three hundred and sixty-six days, especially from first of January to thirty-fist of December | last year / next year |
4 | you're welcome | excl | jɔː ˈwelkəm | used to be polite to someone who has thanked you | "Thank you for the lovely present!" "You're welcome!" |
5 | Africa | n | ˈæfrɪkə | a continent | We went on a safari holiday in Africa. |
5 | age | n | eɪdʒ | the number of years that someone has lived, or that something has existed | The show is for people of all ages. |
5 | animal | n | ˈænɪməl | something that lives and moves but is not a person, bird, fish, or insect | We saw the animals on the farm. |
5 | another | pron | əˈnʌðə | one more person or thing, or an additional amount | I enjoyed that so much I'd like another one please. |
5 | Arab | adj | ˈærəb | relating or belonging to the people of the Middle East or North Africa whose families came from Arabia in the past | We learnt about Arab countries in Geography. |
5 | arm | n | ɑːm | the long part at each side of the human body, ending in a hand | She held the tiny baby in her arms. |
5 | as | prep | æz | used to describe the purpose, job or appearance of someone or something | She keeps squirrels as pets. |
5 | Australia | n | ɒsˈtreɪliə | a country on the continent of the same name | Australia is a huge country. |
5 | baby | n | ˈbeɪbi | a very young child | Be quiet please. The baby is asleep. |
5 | bear | n | beə | a large, strong, wild animal with thick fur | Bears are very savage animals. |
5 | because | conj | bɪˈkɒz | used to give a reason for something | "Why are you late?" "Because my bike broke." |
5 | believe | v | bɪˈliːv | to think that something is true, or that what someone says is true | Some people believe in God and some don't. |
5 | best | adj | best | (the superlative of ‘good’) better than any other | She's one of our best students. |
5 | bicycle | n | ˈbaɪsɪkəl | a vehicle with two wheels that you sit on and move by pushing two parts with your feet – also called a bike | Is he driving to school today or going on his bicycle? |
5 | bike | n | baɪk | a bicycle (=vehicle with two wheels that you sit on and move by turning two parts with your feet) | Can you ride a bike? |
5 | bird | n | bɜːd | an animal that has wings and feathers and is usually able to fly | The birds are singing in the trees. |
5 | bite | v | baɪt | to cut something using your teeth | The dog bit me in the leg. |
5 | black | adj | blæk | being the colour of the sky on a dark night | a black jacket |
5 | blonde | adj | blɒnd | blonde hair is yellow | She’s got blonde hair. |
5 | body | n | ˈbɒdi | the whole physical structure of a person or animal | He has a thin body and long legs. |
5 | brown | adj | braʊn | being the same colour as chocolate | She's got brown eyes. |
5 | budgie | n | ˈbʌdʒi | a small, brightly coloured bird often kept as a pet | I’ve got two budgies. |
5 | cat | n | kæt | an animal with fur that is kept as a pet | We had a cat when I was a child. |
5 | chemical | n | ˈkemɪkəl | a basic substance that is used in chemistry or produced by chemistry | They discovered that there were poisonous chemicals in the water. |
5 | chimp | n | tʃɪmp | short for chimpanzee | There are chimps in the city zoo. |
5 | chimpanzee | n | ˌtʃɪmpənˈziː | an African animal like a large monkey | There are chimpanzees in the city zoo. |
5 | chocolate | n | ˈtʃɒkələt | a sweet, brown food that is usually sold in a block | a bar of chocolate |
5 | clean | adj | kliːn | not dirty | clean clothes |
5 | cockroach | n | ˈkɒkrəʊtʃ | a large, brown or black insect that can live in houses and places where food is prepared | We found cockroaches in the shower. |
5 | colour | n | ˈkʌlə | red, blue, green, yellow, etc | My favourite colour is green. |
5 | cricket | n | ˈkrɪkɪt | an insect that jumps and makes a noise by rubbing its legs together | The crickets are making a terrible noise in the trees. |
5 | cub | n | kʌb | a young bear, fox, lion, etc | The cub was very sweet, but it soon grew into an enormous tiger. |
5 | curly | adj | ˈkɜːli | with many curls | curly hair |
5 | dark | adj | dɑːk | having black or brown hair or brown skin | She's got dark skin. |
5 | describe | v | dɪˈskraɪb | to say what someone or something is like | Describe your ideal day out. |
5 | description | n | dɪˈskrɪpʃən | something that tells you what someone or something is like | Write a description of your best friend. |
5 | difference | n | ˈdɪfərəns | the way in which two people or things are not the same | What's the difference between a mouse and a rat? |
5 | DNA | n | ˌdiːenˈeɪ | a chemical in the cells of living things which contains genetic information | Watson and Crick discovered DNA. |
5 | drummer | n | ˈdrʌmə | someone who plays a drum | I'm the drummer in the school jazz band. |
5 | ear | n | ɪə | one of the two things on your head that you hear with | She whispered something in his ear. |
5 | enough | quan | ɪˈnʌf | as much as is necessary | We haven't got enough food for everyone. |
5 | example | n | ɪgˈzɑːmpəl | something that is typical of the group of things that you are talking about | Look at the examples and complete the exercise. |
5 | eye | n | aɪ | one of the two organs in your face, which you use to see with | Sara has black hair and brown eyes. |
5 | face | n | feɪs | the front part of the head where the eyes, nose, and mouth are, or the expression on this part | She has a kind face. |
5 | fair | adj | feə | having pale skin or a light colour of hair | She has fair hair. |
5 | few | quan | fjuː | some, or a small number of something | I have a few friends who I always go on holiday with every year. |
5 | foot | n | fʊt | one of the two flat parts on the ends of your legs that you stand on | I’ve hurt my foot. |
5 | forest | n | ˈfɒrɪst | a large area of trees growing closely together | pine forest |
5 | fox | n | fɒks | a wild animal like a dog with red-brown fur, a pointed nose, and a long thick tail | Town foxes take food from bins. |
5 | glasses | n | ˈglɑːsɪz | a piece of equipment with two transparent parts that you wear in front of your eyes to help you see better | She was wearing glasses. |
5 | good-looking | adj | ˌgʊdˈlʊkɪŋ | if someone is good-looking, they have an attractive face | She’s a good-looking woman. |
5 | grow | v | grəʊ | to develop and become bigger or taller as time passes | He's grown very tall this year! |
5 | hair | n | heə | the thin, thread-like parts that grow on the head and body of people and animals | a girl with long, fair hair |
5 | hand | n | hænd | the part of your body on the end of your arm that has fingers and a thumb | I had my hands in my pockets. |
5 | have got | v | hæv gɒt | to have something | They’ve got three children. |
5 | human | adj | ˈhjuːmən | relating to people or their characteristics | We are studying human behaviour in Sociology. |
5 | Indonesia | n | ˌɪndəˈniːʒə | a country consisting of a group of islands in southeast Asia | Indonesia is a country that is made up of thousands of islands. |
5 | intelligent | adj | ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt | able to learn and understand things easily | She’s a highly intelligent young woman. |
5 | Inuit | n | ˈɪnuɪt | group of people who live in the cold, northern areas of of North America, Russia and Greenland, or a member of this group | The Inuits eat fish and seal meat. |
5 | jump | v | dʒʌmp | to push your body up and away from the ground using your feet and legs | The children jumped off the wall. |
5 | kangaroo | n | ˌkæŋgərˈuː | a large Australian animal that moves by jumping on its back legs | There are kangaroos in the city zoo. |
5 | keep | v | kiːp | to have and look after animals | We keep tropical fish. |
5 | leg | n | leg | one of the parts of the body that is used for walking | My legs are tired after so much walking. |
5 | little | adj | ˈlɪtəl | small in size or amount | I have a little bag. |
5 | look after | v | lʊk ˈɑːftə | to take care of someone or something by keeping them healthy or in a good condition | My grandmother looks after me and my brother. |
5 | loud | adj | laʊd | making a lot of noise | There was a loud bang. |
5 | magazine | n | ˌmægəˈziːn | a big thin book that you can buy every week or month, that has pictures and writing | a fashion magazine |
5 | marsupial | n | mɑːˈsuːpiəl | a type of mammal from Australasia or South or Central America which is not completely developed when it is born and is carried around in a pocket on the mother's body | A koala is a marsupial. |
5 | mean | v | miːn | to have a particular meaning | What does 'perpendicular' mean? |
5 | medium-length | adj | ˈmiːdiəm leŋθ | medium-length hair is not short or long but reaches the shoulders | She has medium-length, brown hair. |
5 | mention | v | ˈmenʃən | to briefly speak or write about something or someone | He mentioned your name and said that you had met at a party. |
5 | most | adv | məʊst | used to show that someone or something has the greatest amount of a quality | You're the most beautiful person I know. |
5 | mouth | n | maʊθ | the part of the face that is used for eating and speaking | Close your mouth when you're eating. |
5 | ninety-eight | num | ˈnaɪnti eɪt | the number 98 written as a word | My granny is ninety-eight years old. |
5 | noise | n | nɔɪz | a sound, often a loud, bad sound | I could hear a hissing noise. |
5 | noisy | adj | ˈnɔɪzi | noisy people or things make a lot of noise | A crowd of noisy protesters gathered in the square. |
5 | northern | adj | ˈnɔːðən | in or from the north part of an area | She speaks with a northern accent. |
5 | nose | n | nəʊz | the part of your face that you breathe through and smell with | a big / broken nose |
5 | other | adj | ˈʌðə | used to refer to people or things which are similar to or in addition to those you have talked about | Talk to the other students about it. |
5 | part | n | pɑːt | one of the things that, with other things, makes the whole of something | I spent part of my university degree studying abroad. |
5 | percent | adj | pəˈsent | for or out of every hundred, shown by the symbol % | Seventy-five percent of our class walk to school. |
5 | personal | adj | ˈpɜːsənəl | relating to or belonging to a particular person | Please take your personal belongings with you. |
5 | pet | n | pet | an animal that someone keeps in their home | My mum won't let me get a pet because she doesn't want animals in the house. |
5 | n | ˈpɒkɪt | a part of a piece of clothing that you can put things in | My wallet was in my coat pocket. | |
5 | popular | adj | ˈpɒpjələ | liked by many people | Jack was the most popular boy's name in that year. |
5 | pouch | n | paʊtʃ | a pocket of skin in which some female animals carry their babies | The mother kangaroo keeps her baby in a pouch. |
5 | quite | adv | kwaɪt | a little or a lot but not completely | I'm quite tired, but I'm happy to walk a little further. |
5 | red | adj | red | being the same colour as blood | She's got red hair. |
5 | same | adj | seɪm | exactly alike | Many twins look the same. |
5 | seal | n | siːl | an animal with smooth fur that eats fish and lives near the sea | We went out in a small boat and watched the seals in the North Sea. |
5 | show | v | ʃəʊ | to let someone look at something | Will you show me your new bike? |
5 | similar | adj | ˈsɪmɪlə | something which is similar to something else has many things the same, although it is not exactly the same | The two houses are remarkably similar. |
5 | six | num | sɪks | the number 6 written as a word | The dog had six puppies. |
5 | small | adj | smɔːl | little in size or amount | They live in a small apartment near Times Square. |
5 | smile | n | smaɪl | a happy or friendly expression in which the corners of your mouth curve up | She has a beautiful smile. |
5 | some | quant | sʌm | used to refer to an amount of something without saying exactly how much or how many | Some friends are coming for dinner tonight. |
5 | spell | v | spel | to write down or tell someone the letters which are used to make a word | How do you spell your surname? |
5 | style | n | staɪl | a way of doing something that is typical of a particular person, group, place, or period; a way of designing hair, clothes, furniture, etc | I like her style of clothes. |
5 | sugar glider | n | ˈʃʊgə ˈglaɪdə | a small marsupial from Australia | Sugar gliders like sweet food. |
5 | surname | n | ˈsɜːneɪm | the name that you and other members of your family all have | His surname is Walker. |
5 | thumb | n | θʌm | the short, thick finger on the side of your hand | I hit my thumb with the hammer. |
5 | tick | v | tɪk | to mark something with a tick | Tick the sentence which applies to you. |
5 | under | prep | ˈʌndə | below something | The children were sitting under a tree. |
5 | unusual | adj | ʌnˈjuːʒəl | different and not ordinary, often in a way that is interesting or exciting | She wears very unusual clothes. |
5 | wavy | adj | ˈweɪvi | not straight but with slight curves | wavy hair |
5 | wear | v | weə | to have a piece of clothing, jewellery, etc on your body | I wear jeans a lot of the time. |
5 | why | adv | waɪ | used to ask or talk about the reasons for something | Why didn't you call me? |
6 | ah | excl | ɑː | used to show that you have just understood something | Ah, now I understand! |
6 | anything | pron | ˈeniθɪŋ | used in questions and negatives to mean 'something' | He hasn't done anything since he arrived. |
6 | apple | n | ˈæpəl | a hard, round fruit which is white inside and green or red on the outside | You should eat an apple a day. |
6 | arrive | v | əˈraɪv | to get to a place | I arrived at the station. |
6 | back | adv | bæk | where someone or something was before | I went back to my old school to visit the teachers. |
6 | bag | n | bæg | a container made of paper, plastic, leather, or material, used for carrying things | I was carrying three bags of shopping. |
6 | baked | adj | beɪkt | cooked with dry heat in an oven | We had baked fish with salad. |
6 | banana | n | bəˈnɑːnə | a long, white fruit with a yellow skin | Do you want a banana? |
6 | beef | n | biːf | the meat of a cow | I had roast beef for dinner. |
6 | best wishes | n | best ˈwɪʃɪz | something you say or write at the end of a letter, to show that you hope someone is happy and has good luck | I look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Laura. |
6 | bread | n | bred | a basic food made by mixing flour and water and then baking it | Would you like a slice of bread? |
6 | break | n | breɪk | when you stop an activity for a short time, usually to rest or to eat | It's time to take a break – I'm very tired. |
6 | butter | n | ˈbʌtə | a soft, pale yellow food made from cream that you put on bread and use in cooking | We have toast and butter for breakfast. |
6 | careful | adj | ˈkeəfəl | giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident or make a mistake | Be careful, Michael – that knife's sharp. |
6 | carrot | n | ˈkærət | a long, thin orange vegetable that grows in the ground | My horse likes eating carrots. |
6 | cheese | n | tʃiːz | a yellow or white food made from milk | a cheese sandwich |
6 | chicken | n | ˈtʃɪkɪn | the meat of a chicken | a chicken sandwich |
6 | chips | n | tʃɪps | long, thin pieces of potato that are cooked in oil | fish and chips |
6 | cook | v | kʊk | to make food ready to eat | Who's cooking this evening? |
6 | countable (noun) | adj | ˈkaʊntəbəl naʊn | a noun that can be used in the singular and the plural | Bottles are countable but water is not. |
6 | cucumber | n | ˈkjuːkʌmbə | a long, green vegetable that you eat raw in salads | Slice the cucumber thinly and add it to the salad. |
6 | cupboard | n | ˈkʌbəd | a piece of furniture with a door on the front which you use for putting things in | I put the plates back in the cupboard. |
6 | curry | n | ˈkʌri | a type of food from India, made of vegetables or meat cooked with hot spices | They eat a lot of curry in India. |
6 | customer | n | ˈkʌstəmə | a person or organization that buys goods or services from a shop or business | All the customers left when they heard that we had run out of pudding. |
6 | dear | adj | dɪə | used at the beginning of a letter, before the name of the person you are writing to | Dear Sally, thank you very much for …. |
6 | delicious | adj | dɪˈlɪʃəs | If food or drink is delicious, it smells or tastes extremely good. | That's the most delicious cake I've ever tasted. |
6 | dessert | n | dɪˈzɜːt | sweet food that is eaten after the main part of a meal | My favourite dessert is ice cream. |
6 | dish | n | dɪʃ | food that is prepared in a particular way as part of a meal | They do a lot of vegetarian dishes. |
6 | drink | v | drɪŋk | to put liquid into your mouth and swallow it | Do you drink milk? |
6 | during | prep | ˈdjʊərɪŋ | for the whole of a period of time | Emma's usually at home during the day. |
6 | eat | v | iːt | to put food into your mouth and then swallow it | You should eat more slowly. |
6 | egg | n | eg | an oval object produced by a female chicken, that you eat as food | a boiled / fried egg |
6 | else | adv | els | in addition to someone or something | Would you like anything else? |
6 | enjoy | v | ɪnˈdʒɔɪ | if you enjoy something, it gives you pleasure | I hope you enjoy your meal. |
6 | feel | v | fiːl | to have an emotion or a physical feeling | I felt so sad. |
6 | fold | v | fəʊld | If you fold paper, cloth, etc, you bend it so that one part of it lies flat on top of another part. | Fold the paper in half and put it in the envelope. |
6 | food | n | fuːd | something that people and animals eat to keep them alive | His favourite food is pizza. |
6 | fresh | adj | freʃ | fresh food has been produced or collected recently and has not been frozen or dried | You should eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. |
6 | goat | n | gəʊt | an animal with horns which is kept for the milk it produces | We keep goats for their milk. |
6 | Gorgonzola | n | ˌgɔːgənˈzəʊlə | strong Italian cheese with blue veins in it | My favourite cheese is Gorgonzola. |
6 | groceries | n | ˈgrəʊsəriz | goods bought to be used in the home such as food and cleaning products | We buy all our groceries online. |
6 | help | v | help | to make it easier for someone to do something | Thank you for helping me. |
6 | hungry | adj | ˈhʌŋgri | wanting or needing food | I'm hungry. What's for dinner? |
6 | ice cream | n | ˌaɪsˈkriːm | a sweet, cold food made from frozen milk | vanilla ice cream |
6 | into | prep | ˈɪntə | towards the inside or middle of something | I went into the hotel. |
6 | Japanese | adj | ˌdʒæpənˈiːz | coming from or relating to Japan | It’s a Japanese car. |
6 | juice | n | dʒuːs | the liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables | orange juice |
6 | kilo | n | ˈkiːləʊ | kilogram | I asked for half a kilo of potatoes. |
6 | lamb | n | læm | meat from a young sheep | grilled lamb chops |
6 | lemon | n | ˈlemən | an oval, yellow fruit that has sour juice | She drinks her tea with lemon but I prefer milk. |
6 | letter | n | ˈletə | some writing that you send to someone, usually by post | I got a letter from Paul this morning. |
6 | lettuce | n | ˈletɪs | a plant with green leaves, which you eat in salads | Lettuce helps you sleep. |
6 | list | n | lɪst | a series of names, numbers, or items that are written one below the other | I always write a list of the things I have to do at the start of the day. |
6 | lots | n | lɒts | a large number or amount of people or things | I've got lots of friends |
6 | lunch | n | lʌnʃ | the food that you eat in the middle of the day | What do you want for lunch? |
6 | main | adj | meɪn | most important or largest | We eat our main meal in the evening. |
6 | maybe | adv | ˈmeɪbi | possibly | Maybe she'll come if I ask nicely. |
6 | meat | n | miːt | the soft parts of animals, used as food | I don't eat meat. |
6 | menu | n | ˈmenjuː | a list of food and drinks that you can get in a restaurant | a dinner menu |
6 | mice | n | maɪs | plural of 'mouse' | They found mice in their sofa. |
6 | much | adv | mʌtʃ | often or a lot | She doesn’t help me very much. |
6 | mushroom | n | ˈmʌʃrʊm | a type of fungus (=organism like a plant) with a short stem and a round top, some types of which can be eaten | pasta with wild mushrooms |
6 | olive | n | ˈɒlɪv | a small green or black fruit with a bitter taste that is eaten or used to produce oil | They put olives on their pizza. |
6 | onion | n | ˈʌnjən | a round vegetable with layers that has a strong taste and smell | I like onions in my salad. |
6 | orange | n | ˈɒrɪndʒ | a round, sweet fruit with a thick skin and a lot of juice | I eat an orange every day. |
6 | others | pron | ˈʌðə | used to talk about the remaining members of a group or items in a set | When we finished, we watched the others. |
6 | paper | n | ˈpeɪpə | thin, flat material used for writing on, etc. | Could I have a piece of paper? |
6 | perhaps | adv | pəˈhæps | possibly | Perhaps I'll go to the gym after work. |
6 | photo | n | ˈfəʊtəʊ | a picture made with a camera | He took a lovely photo of the children. |
6 | phrase | n | freɪz | a group of words which are often used together and have a particular meaning | Complete the phrases with the words in the box. |
6 | plate | n | pleɪt | a flat, round object which is used for putting food on | Please could you put the plates and cutlery on the table? |
6 | potato | n | pəˈteɪtəʊ | a round vegetable which is white inside and grows in the ground | Would you like a potato with your meat and vegetables? |
6 | put | v | pʊt | to move something to a place or position | Where have you put the keys? |
6 | raw | adj | rɔː | not cooked | Don't eat raw meat – it's not good for you. |
6 | ready | adj | ˈredi | prepared for doing something | Give me a call when you're ready. |
6 | recipe | n | ˈresɪpi | a list of foods and a set of instructions telling you how to cook something | I always use the same recipe for my chocolate cake. |
6 | reply | n | rɪˈplaɪ | an answer | I still haven't received a reply to my letter. |
6 | restaurant | n | ˈrestərɔ~ː | a place where you can buy and eat a meal | I know a nice little Italian restaurant near there. |
6 | rice | n | raɪs | small grains from a plant that are cooked and eaten | People eat a lot of rice in China, Japan and India. |
6 | salad | n | ˈsæləd | a cold mixture of vegetables that have not been cooked | I made a big salad for lunch. |
6 | salt | n | sɔːlt | a white substance used to add flavour to food | salt and pepper |
6 | samosa | n | səˈməʊsə | a small triangular pastry case filled with vegetables or meat and spices and fried, eaten in South Asia | My Indian friend makes delicious samosas. |
6 | sandwich | n | ˈsænwɪdʒ | two slices of bread with meat, cheese, etc between them | a cheese / tuna sandwich |
6 | sauce | n | sɔːs | a hot or cold liquid that you put on food to add flavour | a tomato / cheese sauce |
6 | say | v | seɪ | to speak words | I couldn't hear what they were saying. |
6 | selection | n | sɪˈlekʃən | when you choose something | the selection process |
6 | send | v | send | to arrange for something to go somewhere, especially by post | I sent him a letter last week. |
6 | silly | adj | ˈsɪli | stupid | Don't be silly! |
6 | Slovenia | n | sləˈviːniə | a country in Europe | She comes from Slovenia. |
6 | soon | adv | suːn | after a short period of time | I'm coming home soon. |
6 | sound | v | saʊnd | to seem good, interesting, strange, etc from what is said or written | Your holiday sounds very exciting! |
6 | soup | n | suːp | a hot, liquid food, made from vegetables, meat, or fish | chicken soup |
6 | special | adj | ˈspeʃəl | not ordinary or usual | Is there anything special that you'd like to do today? |
6 | stay | v | steɪ | to spend a short period of time in a place | We stayed in a small hotel in Venice. |
6 | stew | n | stjuː | a dish made of vegetables and meat cooked together slowly in liquid | We had beef stew with onions and potatoes for supper. |
6 | strawberry | n | ˈstrɔːbəri | a small, red fruit with small, brown seeds on its surface | strawberry jam |
6 | surprising | adj | səˈpraɪzɪŋ | not expected and making someone feel surprised | He told me a surprising story. |
6 | sushi | n | ˈsuːʃi | Japanese food made of cold rice and fish which has not been cooked | We went to a sushi restaurant in London. |
6 | those | det | ðəʊz | plural of that | I'll have those ones please. |
6 | tomato | n | təˈmɑːtəʊ | a soft, round, red fruit eaten in salad or as a vegetable | I like eating pasta with tomatoes. |
6 | top | n | tɒp | the highest part of something | We put a star on top of the tree. |
6 | uncountable (noun) | adj | ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl | An uncountable noun is not used with 'a' or 'an' and cannot be made plural. | Rice is an uncountable noun. |
6 | unfold | v | ʌnˈfəʊld | to become open and flat, or to make something become open and flat | She unfolded the letter and read it. |
6 | vegetable | n | ˈvedʒtəbəl | a plant that you eat, for example potatoes, onions, beans, etc | I hate vegetables. I only eat meat. |
6 | waiter | n | ˈweɪtə | a man who works in a restaurant, bringing food to customers | Has the waiter taken your order? |
6 | which | det | wɪtʃ | used to ask or talk about a choice between two or more things | Which colour do you prefer? |
6 | worry | v | ˈwʌri | to think about problems or unpleasant things that might happen in a way that makes you feel anxious | Don't worry about your exams – you can only do your best. |
6 | would | v | wʊd | used to politely ask someone something | "Would you like to come for lunch?" "Oh yes, please." |
6 | yuck | excl | jʌk | used to say that something looks or tastes very unpleasant | "We ate sheeps' eyeballs on holiday." "Yuck!" |
7 | adverb | n | ˈædvɜːb | a word that describes or gives more information about a verb, adjective, phrase, or other adverb. In the sentences 'He ate quickly.' and 'It was extremely good.', 'quickly' and 'extremely' are both adverbs. | Fill in the gaps with the correct adverb from the list. |
7 | always | adv | ˈɔːlweɪz | every time, or at all times | I always walk to work. |
7 | away | adv | əˈweɪ | at a particular distance from a place | They live about ten minutes' walk away from us. |
7 | boring | adj | ˈbɔːɪŋ | not interesting or exciting | He has a very boring job. |
7 | breakfast | n | ˈbrekfəst | the food you eat in the morning after you wake up | She had breakfast in bed this morning. |
7 | building | n | ˈbɪldɪŋ | a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or school | an office building |
7 | channel | n | ˈtʃænəl | a television or radio station (=broadcasting company) | We have ninety-seven channels on our TV! |
7 | chat show | n | tʃæt ʃəʊ | a television or radio programme where people are asked questions about themselves | I like watching chat shows. |
7 | check | v | tʃek | to look at something to make sure that it is right or safe | Have you checked your facts? |
7 | choose | v | tʃuːz | to decide which thing you want | Choose a book then sit and read quietly! |
7 | column | n | ˈkɒləm | any block of numbers or words written one under the other | Put the verbs in the correct columns. |
7 | comedy | n | ˈkɒmədi | a funny film or play | The film is described as a romantic comedy. |
7 | competition | n | ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən | an organised event in which people try to win a prize by being the best, fastest, etc | We entered the singing competition and won. |
7 | compound noun | n | ˈkɒmpaʊnd naʊn | a nount that is made by two or more words used together | We learnt about compound nouns in English today. |
7 | dinner | n | ˈdɪnə | the main meal of the day that people usually eat in the evening | Come round for dinner? |
7 | documentary | n | ˌdɒkjəˈmentəri | a film or television programme that gives facts about a real situation | I like watching documentaries. |
7 | drama | n | ˈdrɑːmə | plays and acting generally | My favourite programmes are drama series. |
7 | especially | adv | ɪˈspeʃəli | more than other things or people, or much more than usual | I especially like those green shoes! |
7 | film | n | fɪlm | a story shown at the cinema or on television | a cowboy film |
7 | five | num | faɪv | the number 5 written as a word | It takes five minutes to walk to school. |
7 | frequency | n | ˈfriːkwəntsi | the number of times something happens in a particular period, or the fact that something happens often or a large number of times | We're studying adverbs of frequency today. |
7 | Friday | n | ˈfraɪdeɪ | the day of the week after Thursday and before Saturday | It’s my birthday on Friday. |
7 | funny | adj | ˈfʌni | making you smile or laugh | a funny story |
7 | game show | n | geɪm ʃəʊ | a programme on television in which people play games to try to win prizes | I love watching game shows on TV. |
7 | geography | n | dʒiˈɒgrəfi | the study of all the countries of the world, and of the surface of the Earth such as the mountains and seas | Geography is my favourite subject at school. |
7 | go swimming | v | gəʊ ˈswɪmɪŋ | go to the sea or a pool and move through water by moving your body | They go swimming every Thursday after school. |
7 | guess | v | ges | to give an answer or opinion about something when you do not know for sure | Can you guess how old he is? |
7 | hardly ever | adv | ˈhɑːdli ˈevə | almost never | I hardly ever see her now that she goes to a different school. |
7 | heavy | adj | ˈhevi | weighing a lot | Those look like heavy bags. |
7 | home | n | həʊm | the place where you live | We sold our home in London and moved to Scotland. |
7 | homework | n | ˈhəʊmwɜːk | work which teachers give students to do at home | Have you done your homework yet? |
7 | housework | n | ˈhaʊswɜːk | the work that you do to keep your house clean | I can't stand doing housework. |
7 | information | n | ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən | facts about a situation or person | It’s a vital piece of information. |
7 | island | n | ˈaɪlənd | an area of land that has water around it | the Caribbean island of Grenada. |
7 | kilometre | n | kɪˈlɒmɪtə | a unit for measuring distance, equal to one thousand metres | I can swim two kilometres. |
7 | kind | n | kaɪnd | a type of thing or person | What kind of clothes do you like? |
7 | learn | v | lɜːn | to get knowledge or a new skill | I learned Russian at school. |
7 | leave | v | liːv | to go away from a place or a situation | I'm leaving work early this afternoon. |
7 | lesson | n | ˈlesən | a period of time when a teacher teaches people | The best way to improve your game is to take lessons. |
7 | life | n | laɪf | a way of living | He knows a lot about life in a hospital. |
7 | Monday | n | ˈmʌndeɪ | the day of the week after Sunday and before Tuesday | I’m seeing her on Monday. |
7 | month | n | mʌnθ | one of the twelve periods of time that a year is divided into | Next month will be very busy. |
7 | mum | n | mʌm | mother | I asked my mum but she said no. |
7 | never | adv | ˈnevə | not ever, not one time | I've never even thought about that before. |
7 | news | n | njuːz | the announcement of important events on television, radio, and in newspapers | We listen to the news every morning. |
7 | often | adv | ˈɒfən | many times or regularly | I often see her there. |
7 | once | adv | wʌns | one time | I see my boyfriend once a week. |
7 | programme | n | ˈprəʊgræm | a show on television or radio | Please don't phone me during my favourite TV programme. |
7 | pupil | n | ˈpjuːpəl | a student at school | There are only twenty pupils in our school. |
7 | rain | v | reɪn | if it rains, water falls from the sky in small drops | It rains a lot in Britain. |
7 | rain | n | reɪn | water that falls from the sky in small drops | I got caught in the rain. |
7 | real | adj | rɪəl | existing and not imagined | He's not real you know, he's just a character in a book. |
7 | Saturday | n | ˈsætədeɪ | the day of the week after Friday and before Sunday | I’ll see her on Saturday. |
7 | Scotland | n | ˈskɒtlənd | a country in the UK | We went to Scotland on holiday. |
7 | selective | adj | sɪˈlektɪv | careful about what you choose | I'm selective about who I talk to. |
7 | series | n | ˈsɪəriːz | a group of television or radio programmes that have the same main characters or deal with the same subject | There's a very interesting series on TV this weekend. |
7 | soap opera | n | ˈsəʊpˌɒpərə | a series of television or radio programmes that continues over a long period and is about the lives of a group of characters | My granny watches soap operas all day long! |
7 | sometimes | adv | ˈsʌmtaɪmz | on some occasions but not always or often | He does cook sometimes, but not very often. |
7 | spend | v | spend | to use time doing something or being somewhere | I spend a lot of time reading in my bedroom. |
7 | storm | n | stɔːm | very bad weather with a lot of rain, snow, wind, etc | a snow / thunder storm |
7 | Sunday | n | ˈsʌndeɪ | the day of the week after Saturday and before Monday | It's my birthday on Sunday. |
7 | survey | n | ˈsɜːveɪ | an examination of people's opinions or behaviour made by asking people questions | Holidays in the UK are becoming more popular, according to a recent survey. |
7 | swimming | n | ˈswɪmɪŋ | when you move through water using your body | I usually go swimming on Thursday evenings. |
7 | teach | v | tiːtʃ | to show or explain to someone how to do something | She teaches me the piano. |
7 | teenager | n | ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒə | someone who is between thirteen and nineteen years old | The worst thing about being a teenager is all the exams we have to do. |
7 | television | n | ˈtelɪvɪʒən | a piece of equipment in the shape of a box, with a screen on the front, used for watching programmes | Richard switched the television on. |
7 | temporary | adj | ˈtempərəri | existing or happening for only a short or limited time | We've got a temporary teacher because our usual teacher is ill. |
7 | than | conj | ðæn | used to compare two different things or amounts | My brother is older than your brother. |
7 | Thursday | n | ˈθɜːzdeɪ | the day of the week after Wednesday and before Friday | He’s arriving on Thursday. |
7 | Tuesday | n | ˈtjuːzdeɪ | the day of the week after Monday and before Wednesday | It's my birthday on Tuesday. |
7 | TV | n | ˌtiːˈviː | television | What's on TV tonight? |
7 | twice | adv | twaɪs | two times | I have ballet lessons twice a week. |
7 | usually | adv | ˈjuːʒəli | in the way that most often happens | I usually get home at about six o'clock. |
7 | village | n | ˈvɪlɪdʒ | a place where people live in the countryside which is smaller than a town | She lives in a small village outside Oxford. |
7 | walk | n | wɔːk | a journey that you make by walking, often for enjoyment | We went for a walk in the snow. |
7 | walk | v | wɔːk | to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other and then repeating the action | She walks to school. |
7 | waste | n | weɪst | a bad use of something useful, such as time or money, when there is a limited amount of it | Don't leave the taps on – it's a waste of water. |
7 | Wednesday | n | ˈwenzdeɪ | the day of the week after Tuesday and before Thursday | We go swimming every Wednesday. |
7 | week | n | wiːk | a period of seven days | We went on holiday for a week. |
7 | weekday | n | ˈwiːkdeɪ | one of the five days from Monday to Friday, when people usually go to work or school | Get up! It's a weekday! |
7 | weekend | n | ˌwiːkˈend | Saturday and Sunday, the two days in the week when many people do not work | It rained all weekend. |
7 | wide | adj | waɪd | measuring a long distance or longer than usual from one side to the other | The river is nearly a kilometre wide. |
8 | angry | adj | ˈæŋgri | having a strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them | She was so angry with me I thought she would explode! |
8 | anyway | adv | ˈeniweɪ | used to change the subject | Anyway, as I said, I'll be away next week. |
8 | babysit | v | ˈbeɪbɪsɪt | to look after children while their parents are not at home | I often babysit for my neighbours. |
8 | begin | v | bɪˈgɪn | to start | College begins next week; I begin my new job in a month. |
8 | boyfriend | n | ˈbɔɪfrend | a man or boy who someone is having a romantic relationship with | Have you got a boyfriend? |
8 | camera | n | ˈkæmərə | a piece of equipment used to take photographs or to make films | She takes wonderful photos on her new digital camera. |
8 | change | v | tʃeɪndʒ | to become different, or to make someone or something become different | She’s changed a lot in the last few years. |
8 | class | n | klɑːs | a period of time in which students are taught something | We have dance classes on Monday. |
8 | class | n | klɑːs | a group of students who have lessons together | There are three new boys in our class. |
8 | completely | adv | kəmˈpliːtli | in every way or as much as possible | The two sisters are completely different from each other. |
8 | confused | adj | kənˈfjuːzd | unable to think clearly or to understand something | Sorry, I'm completely confused. |
8 | contact | v | ˈkɒntækt | to telephone someone or write to them | I've been trying to contact you for days. |
8 | cry | v | kraɪ | if you cry, water comes out of your eyes, usually because you are sad | I could see that she'd been crying. |
8 | director | n | dɪˈrektə | someone who tells the actors in a film or play what to do | My dad is a film director. |
8 | drawing | n | ˈdrɔːɪŋ | a picture made with a pencil or pen | She did a beautiful drawing and put it in a frame. |
8 | everybody | pron | ˈevriˌbɒdi | everyone | Everybody came to my party! |
8 | excited | adj | ɪkˈsaɪtɪd | feeling very happy and enthusiastic | I was so excited to see him. |
8 | feelings | n | ˈfiːlɪŋz | Your feelings are your beliefs and emotions. | He hurt my feelings by saying he didn't like my dress. |
8 | get | v | get | to obtain or buy something | Where did you get that ice cream? |
8 | goodbye | excl | gʊdˈbaɪ | something you say when you leave someone or when they leave you | Goodbye. Have a lovely holiday! |
8 | herself | pron | həˈself | the reflexive form of the pronoun 'she' | She thinks about herself a lot. |
8 | if | conj | ɪf | used to say that something will happen only after something else happens or is true | I'll play tennis if it stops raining. |
8 | laugh | v | lɑːf | to smile and make a noise because you think something is funny | You never laugh at my jokes. |
8 | leave sb alone | v | liːv X əˈləʊn | to stop speaking to or annoying someone | Leave your little sister alone! |
8 | v | meɪl | to send a letter or parcel or email something | Could you mail it to me? | |
8 | meaning | n | ˈmiːnɪŋ | The meaning of words, signs, or actions is what they express or represent. | Some words have more than one meaning. |
8 | message | n | ˈmesɪdʒ | a piece of written or spoken information which one person gives to another | Did you get my message? |
8 | must | v | mʌst | used to say that it is necessary that something happens | The meat must be cooked before you eat it. |
8 | nothing | pron | ˈnʌθɪŋ | not anything | There is nothing left in the kitchen cupboards. |
8 | point | n | pɔɪnt | a unit used for showing who is winning in a game or competition | He won by three points. |
8 | remember | v | rɪˈmembə | if you remember a fact or something from the past, you keep it in your mind | I can't remember his name. |
8 | ring | v | rɪŋ | if something rings, it makes the sound of a bell | The firebell is ringing! |
8 | sad | adj | sæd | unhappy | I was very sad when our cat died. |
8 | scared | adj | skeəd | frightened or worried | I was scared to death (=very frightened). |
8 | shout | v | ʃaʊt | to say something very loudly | She shouted at us to help her. |
8 | sign | n | saɪn | a symbol or message in a public place which gives information or instructions | The sign says that we must go slowly. |
8 | someone | pron | ˈsʌmwʌn | used to refer to a person when you do not know who they are or when it is not important who they are | There's someone on the phone for you. |
8 | still | adv | stɪl | used to say that something is continuting to happen now or that someone is continuing to do somehting now | I still live in the house where I was born. |
8 | stop | v | stɒp | to not continue; to prevent something from happening or someone from doing something | Stop laughing – it's not funny; If she wants to go to Australia, we can't stop her. |
8 | strange | adj | streɪndʒ | unusual or not expected | It's strange that she hasn't called. |
8 | stressed | adj | strest | worried and not able to relax | She gets very stressed when she's tired. |
8 | stupid | adj | ˈstjuːpɪd | very silly or not clever | That's a stupid thing to say. |
8 | sure | adj | ʃɔː | certain | Make sure you phone me when you arrive. |
8 | thing | n | θɪŋ | used to refer to an object without saying its name | It's a thing you use to cut wood. |
8 | tonight | n | təˈnaɪt | the night of this day, or during the night of this day | What are you doing tonight? |
8 | touch | v | tʌtʃ | to put your hand on something | You can look at them but please don't touch them. |
8 | underlined | adj | ˌʌndəˈlaɪnd | with a line drawn under | The important bits are underlined. |
8 | unhappy | adj | ʌnˈhæpi | sad; not satisfied | She had a very unhappy childhood; Giorgio was unhappy with his test results. |
8 | wake up | v | weɪk ʌp | to stop being asleep, or to make someone stop being asleep | We wake up at seven o'clock every morning. |
8 | while | n | ˈwaɪl | a period of time | I'm going out for a while. |
8 | yesterday | n | ˈjestədeɪ | the day before today | I went to see the doctor yesterday morning. |
9 | activity | n | ækˈtɪvəti | something that you do for enjoyment | Activities on offer include cycling, swimming, and tennis. |
9 | add | v | æd | to put something with something else | Add the two numbers together. |
9 | against | prep | əˈgenst | competing with or opposing someone or something | We played rugby against another school. |
9 | athletics | n | æθˈletɪks | the sports which include running, jumping, and throwing | We do athletics at school in the summer term. |
9 | basketball | n | ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl | a game in which two teams try to win points by throwing a ball through a high net; the large ball used in the game of basketball | Michael Jordan is the most famous basketball player in history; A basketball is bigger than a football. |
9 | boat | n | bəʊt | a vehicle for travelling on water | a fishing / sailing boat |
9 | camel | n | ˈkæməl | a large animal that lives in the desert and has one or two humps (=raised parts on its back) | We went camel riding on holiday. |
9 | can | v | kæn | to be able to do something | Can you drive? |
9 | can't | v | kɑːnt | cannot | I can't see him. Is he here? |
9 | cerebral palsy | n | ˈserəbrəl ˈpɔːlzi | a medical problem caused by damage to the brain in which the muscles are too tight | Her brother has cerebral palsy. |
9 | cold | adj | kəʊld | having a low temperature | It's too cold to go out to play. |
9 | communicate | v | kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt | to tell people about something so that they understand you | He can't communicate with his parents. |
9 | compass | n | ˈkʌmpəs | a piece of equipment which shows you which direction you are going in | The compass shows that north is behind us. |
9 | computer | n | kəmˈpjuːtə | an electronic machine that can store and arrange large amounts of information | We've put all our records on computer. |
9 | conversation | n | ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən | a talk between two or more people, usually an informal one | I had a very interesting conversation with some students yesterday. |
9 | count | v | kaʊnt | to see how many people or things there are | She began to count the students to make sure everyone was there. |
9 | Cuba | n | ˈkjuːbə | a country on an island in the Caribbean (=a sea between North and South America) | Cuba is an island. |
9 | cycle | v | ˈsaɪkəl | to ride a bicycle | I cycle to school everyday. |
9 | cycling | n | ˈsaɪkəlɪŋ | riding on a bicycle | I do a lot of cycling in my spare time. |
9 | dance | v | dɑːns | to move your feet and body to the rhythm of music | She’s dancing with Steven. |
9 | early | adj | ˈɜːli | near the beginning of a period of time, process, etc | She gets up very early. |
9 | easier | adj | ˈiːziə | comparative of 'easy' | The exam was easier than last year. |
9 | even | adv | ˈiːvən | used to emphasize something that is surprising | Everyone came to the party, even the teacher! |
9 | event | n | ɪˈvent | something that happens, especially something important or unusual | Which is your favourite sporting event? |
9 | fact | n | fækt | something that you know is true, exists, or has happened | No decision will be made until we know all the facts. |
9 | fast | adj | fɑːst | moving, happening, or doing something quickly | fast cars |
9 | finish | v | ˈfɪnɪʃ | to complete something | When I finish my homework, can I watch TV? |
9 | front | n | frʌnt | the side of something that is most often seen because it faces forward | Please use the door at the front. |
9 | gymnastics | n | dʒɪmˈnæstɪks | a sport in which you do physical exercises on the floor and on different pieces of equipment | I do gymnastics at school. |
9 | hall | n | hɔːl | a large indoor area used for playing sport | We played basketball in the sports hall. |
9 | hate | v | heɪt | to dislike someone or something very much | They've hated each other since they were kids. |
9 | hop | v | hɒp | to jump on one foot | Can you hop? |
9 | horse | n | hɔːs | a large animal with four legs, which people ride or use to pull heavy things | There were some horses in the field. |
9 | juggle | v | ˈdʒʌgəl | to throw two or more things, especially balls, from one hand to the other and keep doing this | Can you juggle. |
9 | kid | n | kɪd | a child or young person | The kids ran down the hill to the gate. |
9 | lake | n | leɪk | a large area of water which has land all around it | We went swimming in the lake. |
9 | lie | v | laɪ | to put your body flat on something or to be in this position | We lay on the beach most of the day. |
9 | man | n | mæn | an adult male human | a young man |
9 | marathon | n | ˈmærəθən | a race in which people run for about 26 miles/42 km | She ran the marathon in under five hours. |
9 | netball | n | ˈnetbɔːl | a game usually played by teams of women, where the players try to throw a ball through a high net | I play netball at school. |
9 | orienteering | n | ˌɔːriənˈtɪərɪŋ | a sport in which you have to find your way to somewhere on foot as quickly as possible by using a map and a compass | I go orienteering with the scouts every holiday. |
9 | oxygen | n | ˈɒksɪdʒən | a gas in the air that people and animals must breathe | Hydrogen and oxygen make water. |
9 | piano | n | piˈænəʊ | a large wooden musical instrument with strings inside and black and white bars that produce sounds when you press them | She plays the piano very well. |
9 | place | n | pleɪs | a position, building, town, area, etc | There's a place I'd like to take you to. |
9 | pull | v | pʊl | to take hold of something and move it somewhere | If you keep pulling his tail, he'll bite you. |
9 | push | v | pʊʃ | when you move someone or something by pressing them with your hands or body | She gave him a little push towards the door. |
9 | ride | v | raɪd | to travel by sitting on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle and controlling it | Can you ride a bike? |
9 | rollerblade | v | ˈrəʊləbleɪd | to move on a surface, using rollerblades | I rollerblade to school every day. |
9 | rollerblading | n | ˈrəʊləˌbleɪdɪŋ | the activity of moving across the ground wearing boots with a single line of wheels on the bottom | Rollerblading is a very popular sport these days. |
9 | row | v | raʊ | to move a boat or move someone in a boat through the water using oars (=poles with flat ends) | We row on the lake every Saturday morning. |
9 | rowing | n | ˈraʊɪŋ | the sport of moving a boat through the water using oars | Rowing is my favourite sport. |
9 | rugby | n | ˈrʌgbi | a sport played by two teams with an oval ball and H-shaped goals | I play rugby at school. |
9 | runner | n | ˈrʌnə | someone who runs, usually in competitions | She's a very good runner. |
9 | running | n | ˈrʌnɪŋ | the sport of moving on your feet at a speed faster than walking | I go running three times a week. |
9 | seat | n | siːt | something that you sit on | I've booked three seats for the cinema tonight. |
9 | second | n | ˈsekənd | one of the 60 parts a minute is divided into | It takes Usain Bolt less than ten seconds to run 100 metres. |
9 | sing | v | sɪŋ | to make musical sounds with your voice | She sings in the church choir. |
9 | skateboard | v | ˈskeɪtbɔːd | using a board with wheels on the bottom on which you stand and move forward by pushing one foot on the ground | We skateboard up and down the street. |
9 | ski | v | skiː | moving over snow wearing skis (=long thin things that you attach to boots) | I'd like to go skiing in Switzerland. |
9 | snowboard | v | ˈsnəʊbɔːd | to do a sport in which you stand on a large board and move over snow | Can you snowboard? |
9 | soccer | n | ˈsɒkə | an American word for football – a game in which two teams of eleven people kick a ball and try to score goals | Do you want a game of soccer? |
9 | successful | adj | səkˈsesfəl | achieving what you want to achieve; having achieved a lot or made a lot of money through your work | If the operation is successful, she should be walking within a few months; a successful businessman |
9 | support | v | səˈpɔːt | to like a particular sports team and want them to win | What team do you support? |
9 | swim | v | swɪm | to move through water by moving your body | I learnt to swim when I was about five years old. |
9 | take part | v | teɪk pɑːt | to join other people in doing an activity | I take part in a lot of different sports. |
9 | team | n | tiːm | a group of people who work together to do something or play a sport together against another group of players | a management team/a football team |
9 | triathlon | n | traɪˈæθlɒn | a competition in which people run, ride a bicycle and swim, without stopping in between | I have a triathlon competition on Monday. |
9 | violin | n | ˌvaɪəˈlɪn | a wooden musical instrument that you hold against your neck and play by moving a stick across strings | Can you play the violin? |
9 | volleyball | n | ˈvɒlibɔːl | a game in which two teams use their hands to hit a ball over a net | I play volleyball. |
9 | wet | adj | wet | covered in water or another liquid | We got soaking wet in the rain. |
9 | wheelchair | n | ˈwiːltʃeə | a chair with wheels used by someone who cannot walk | My grandma is in a wheelchair. |
9 | win | v | wɪn | to get the most points in a competition or game, or the most votes in an election | Barcelona won the game six–zero. |
9 | winner | n | ˈwɪnə | someone who wins a game, competition, or election | the winners of the World Cup |
9 | without | prep | wɪˈðaʊt | not having, using, or doing something | I did it without thinking. |
9 | worm | n | wɜːm | a small creature with a long, thin, soft body and no legs | I don't like worms. |
9 | worried | adj | ˈwʌrid | unhappy because you are thinking about bad things that might happen | She's really worried about her son. |
10 | along | prep | əˈlɒŋ | from one part of a road, river, etc to another | They walked along the narrow path. |
10 | armchair | n | ˈɑːmtʃeə | a comfortable chair with sides that you put your arms on | Fred is tired, so he's sitting in the armchair. |
10 | around | adv | əˈraʊnd | along the outside of something, not through it | We walked around the forest because it was too dangerous to go through it. |
10 | bath | n | bɑːθ | the thing that you sit or lie in to wash your body | Fred is in the bath. |
10 | bathroom | n | ˈbɑːθrʊm | a room with a bath, sink (=bowl for washing), and often a toilet | Where’s the bathroom? |
10 | bed | n | bed | a piece of furniture that you sleep on | I’m going to bed. |
10 | bedroom | n | ˈbedrʊm | a room used for sleeping in | We’ve got five bedrooms in our house. |
10 | clean | v | kliːn | to get the dirt off something | He cleans the house every Sunday morning. |
10 | close | adj | kləʊz | near in distance | My house is very close to the school. |
10 | cloudy | adj | ˈklaʊdi | with many clouds in the sky | a cloudy day |
10 | continuous | adj | kənˈtɪnjuəs | The continuous form of a verb is used to show that an action is continuing to happen. The sentence 'He was eating lunch.', is in the continuous form. | We're studying continuous tenses today. |
10 | cooker | n | ˈkʊkə | a piece of equipment used to cook food | an electric cooker |
10 | cover | v | ˈkʌvə | to put something over something else, in order to protect or hide it | Cover the answers and see what you can remember. |
10 | dad | n | dæd | father | My dad and I have the same curly brown hair. |
10 | dolphin | n | ˈdɒlfɪn | an intelligent animal that lives in the sea, breathes air, and looks like a large, smooth, grey fish | We went swimming with dolphins on holiday this year. |
10 | driver | n | ˈdraɪvə | someone who drives a vehicle | She's a taxi driver. |
10 | everything | pron | ˈevriθɪŋ | all things or each thing | He ate everything on his plate. |
10 | exciting | adj | ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ | making you feel very happy and enthusiastic | It was a really exciting game. |
10 | excuse | n | ɪkˈskjuːs | a false reason that you give to explain why you can't do something | Don't make excuses; just do your homework! |
10 | following | adj | ˈfɒləʊɪŋ | the next day, the next morning etc | The following day, we came home again. |
10 | fridge | n | frɪdʒ | a large container that uses electricity to keep food cold | Could you put the milk back in the fridge? |
10 | furniture | n | ˈfɜːnɪtʃə | objects such as chairs, tables, and beds that you put into a room or building | We need to buy some new furniture for the living room. |
10 | garage | n | ˈgærɑːʒ | a small building, often built next to a house, that you can put a car in | The car is in the garage. |
10 | garden | n | ˈgɑːdən | an area of ground next to a house, often with grass, flowers, or trees | the front / back garden |
10 | goal | n | gəʊl | in football, when kicking the ball into the net | He scored three goals in the match. |
10 | holiday | n | ˈhɒlədeɪ | a time when you do not have to go to work or school | I can't wait for the holidays! |
10 | holiday | n | ˈhɒlədeɪ | a long visit to a place away from where you live, for pleasure | We had a wonderful holiday on an island in the Pacific. |
10 | hope | v | həʊp | to want something to happen or be true | I hope that the bus won't be late. |
10 | hotel | n | həˈtel | a place where you pay to stay when you are away from home | We spent our honeymoon in a luxury hotel. |
10 | imagine | v | ɪˈmædʒɪn | to create an idea or picture of something in your mind | It's hard to imagine a life without you. |
10 | journey | n | ˈdʒɜːni | when you travel from one place to another | a car / train journey |
10 | kitchen | n | ˈkɪtʃɪn | a room used to prepare and cook food in | Dad's in the kitchen. |
10 | letter | n | ˈletə | a symbol that is used in written language and that represents a sound in that language | C is the third letter in the alphabet. |
10 | living room | n | ˈlɪvɪŋ ruːm | the room in a house where people sit to relax and watch television | The TV's in the living-room. |
10 | lovely | adj | ˈlʌvli | very attractive | They have a lovely house. |
10 | Maths | n | mæθs | mathematics | Are you good at Maths? |
10 | milkshake | n | ˈmɪlkʃeɪk | a sweet drink made of milk and chocolate or fruit | a banana milkshake |
10 | need | v | niːd | if you need something, you must have it, and if you need to do something, you must do it | I need some new shoes. |
10 | normally | adv | ˈnɔːməli | usually | Normally I'm home by this time. |
10 | notes | n | nəʊts | words that you write down to help you remember something | Read the text and take notes. |
10 | postcard | n | ˈpəʊskɑːd | a card with a picture on one side that you send without an envelope | Send me a postcard from your holidays. |
10 | problem | n | ˈprɒbləm | a situation that causes difficulties and that needs to be dealt with | You can always talk to me if you have a problem. |
10 | progress | n | ˈprəʊgres | development and improvement of skills, knowledge, etc | He's making good progress. |
10 | quickly | adv | ˈkwɪkli | fast or in a short time | I quickly shut the door. |
10 | sail | v | seɪl | to control a boat that has no engine and is pushed by the wind | We're sailing to France. |
10 | shower | n | ʃaʊə | a piece of bathroom equipment that you stand under to wash your whole body | He likes to sing in the shower. |
10 | sofa | n | ˈsəʊfə | a large, comfortable seat for more than one person | We've got two sofas in our living-room. |
10 | somewhere | adv | ˈsʌmweə | used to refer to a place when you do not know exactly where it is or when it is not important exactly where it is | My phone must be somewhere in the house but I can't find it. |
10 | son | n | sʌn | your male child | My son will be three next week. |
10 | stand | v | stænd | to move to a vertical position from sitting or lying down | I'm so tired, I can't stand up! |
10 | strong | adj | strɒŋ | a strong person or animal is physically powerful | He's big and strong and very fit. |
10 | sun | n | sʌn | the large, bright star that shines in the sky during the day and provides light and heat for the Earth | The sun rises in the East and sets in the West. |
10 | sunny | adj | ˈsʌni | bright because of light from the sun | It was a lovely sunny day. |
10 | surprise | n | səˈpraɪz | an event that you did not expect to happen | What a lovely surprise to see you. |
10 | swimming pool | n | ˈswɪmɪŋ puːl | an area of water that has been made for people to swim in | There's an outdoor swimming pool in our hotel. |
10 | table | n | ˈteɪbəl | a piece of furniture with four legs, used for eating off, putting things on, etc; a set of numbers or words written in rows that go across and down the page | We sat at the kitchen table; The table below shows the results of the experiment. |
10 | take (time) off | v | teɪk ɒf | to spend time away from your work | I took a week off work and went on holiday. |
10 | teeth | n | tiːθ | Plural of tooth | The bear showed its sharp white teeth. |
10 | telephone | n | ˈtelɪfəʊn | a piece of equipment that is used to talk to someone who is in another place | The telephone rang and she hurried to pick it up. |
10 | tense | n | tens | the form of a verb which shows the time at which an action happened. For example 'I sing' is in the present tense and 'I will sing' is in the future tense. | Put the verbs in the box in the correct tense. |
10 | tired | adj | taɪəd | feeling that you want to rest or sleep | I'm too tired to go out tonight. |
10 | toilet | n | ˈtɔɪlət | a bowl that you sit on or stand near when you get rid of waste substances from your body | Can I go to the toilet please? |
10 | tropical | adj | ˈtrɒpɪkəl | from or in the hottest parts of the world | We went on holiday to a tropical island. |
10 | upstairs | adv | ʌpˈsteəz | on or to a higher level of a building | I went upstairs to bed. |
10 | weather | n | ˈweðə | the temperature or conditions outside, for example if it is hot, cold, sunny, etc | bad / good weather |
10 | whale | n | weɪl | a very large animal that looks like a large fish, lives in the sea and breathes air through a hole at the top of its head | The whales came up to the boat and splashed us. |
10 | whatever | pron | wɒtˈevə | anything or everything | She eats whatever I give her. |
11 | aloud | adv | əˈlaʊd | in a way that other people can hear | Say it aloud so we can all hear. |
11 | America | n | əˈmerɪkə | usually used to talk about the United States, but also North or South America | Washington D.C. is the capital of America. |
11 | April | n | ˈeɪprəl | the fourth month of the year | My birthday is in April. |
11 | army | n | ˈɑːmi | a military force that fights wars on the ground | My cousin is in the army. |
11 | assistant | n | əˈsɪstənt | someone who works in a shop, selling goods to customers and giving advice about the goods sold in the shop | I asked the shop assistant for a larger size. |
11 | August | n | ˈɔːgəst | the eighth month of the year | Her birthday is in August. |
11 | autumn | n | ˈɔːtəm | the season of the year between summer and winter, when leaves fall from the trees | I'm starting a new job in the autumn. |
11 | bagpipes | n | ˈbægpaɪps | a Scottish musical instrument that is played by blowing air into a bag and forcing it through pipes | There was someone playing the bagpipes at the wedding. |
11 | bit | n | bɪt | a small amount or piece of something | There were bits of cheese left over after the party. |
11 | blouse | n | blaʊz | a piece of clothing like a shirt that women wear | I bought a new blouse for the party. |
11 | book | n | bʊk | a set of pages with writing on them fastened together in a cover | I've just read a really good book. |
11 | bring | v | brɪŋ | to take someone or something with you when you go somewhere | Did you bring an umbrella with you? |
11 | candy | n | ˈkændi | a small piece of sweet food made from sugar, chocolate, etc | In the UK we say sweets, in the US they say candy. |
11 | capital | n | ˈkæpɪtəl | the most important city in a country or state | Paris is the capital of France. |
11 | castle | n | ˈkɑːsəl | a large, strong building that was built in the past to protect the people inside from being attacked | We visited lots of castles in France. |
11 | celebrate | v | ˈseləbreɪt | to do something nice because it is a special day, or because something good has happened | I think we should celebrate the end of the exams. |
11 | clothes | n | kləʊðz | things such as shirts and trousers that you wear on your body | She was wearing her sister’s clothes. |
11 | coal | n | kəʊl | a hard, black substance that is dug from under the ground and burnt as fuel | We use coal to heat our house. |
11 | coat | n | kəʊt | a piece of clothing that you wear over your other clothes when you are outside | a winter coat |
11 | cross out | v | krɒs aʊt | to draw a line through something that you have written, usually because it is wrong | Cross out the wrong answer and tick the correct one. |
11 | dancing | n | ˈdɑːntsɪŋ | when you move your body to music for enjoyment | I love dancing. |
11 | December | n | dɪˈsembə | the twelfth month of the year | Her birthday is in December. |
11 | dress | n | dres | a piece of clothing for women or girls which covers the top of the body and hangs down over the legs | She was wearing a short, black dress. |
11 | everyone | pron | ˈevriwʌn | every person | I've received a reply from everyone now. |
11 | everywhere | adv | ˈevriweə | in or to every place | Everywhere I look I see rubbish. |
11 | exhibition | n | ˌeksɪˈbɪʃən | when objects such as paintings are shown to the public | We visited an art exhibition in London. |
11 | February | n | ˈfebruəri | the second month of the year | We’re going away in February. |
11 | festival | n | ˈfestɪvəl | a series of special events or performances | a dance / music festival |
11 | full | adj | fʊl | If a container or a space is full, it contains as many things or people as possible or as much of something as possible. | The bath was full of water. |
11 | ghost | n | gəʊst | a dead person's spirit which some people believe can be seen by people who are alive | Do you believe in ghosts? |
11 | give | v | gɪv | to provide someone with something | I gave her a bike for her birthday. |
11 | grass | n | grɑːs | a common plant with thin green leaves that grows close to the ground | to mow / cut the grass |
11 | guesthouse | n | ˈgesthaʊs | a small cheap hotel | We stayed in a small guesthouse near the sea. |
11 | haggis | n | ˈhægɪs | a dish which comes from Scotland consisting of different sheep's organs cut up with onions and spices and cooked inside a sheep's stomach | We ate haggis in Scotland, but I didn't really like it. |
11 | Halloween | n | ˌhæləʊˈiːn | the night of the thirty-first of October when children dress in special clothes and people try to frighten each other | Halloween party |
11 | happen | v | ˈhæpən | if an event or situation happens, it exists or starts to be done | Accidents can happen to anyone. |
11 | inside | prep | ˌɪnˈsaɪd | in or into a room, building, or container | I've never been inside their house. |
11 | jacket | n | ˈdʒækɪt | a short coat | a leather jacket |
11 | January | n | ˈdʒænjuəri | the first month of the year | We’re coming back in January. |
11 | jazz | n | dʒæz | music with a strong beat that people often play without looking at written music | a jazz band |
11 | jeans | n | dʒiːnz | trousers made from denim (=a strong, usually blue, material) | a pair of jeans |
11 | July | n | dʒʊˈlaɪ | the seventh month of the year | My birthday is in July. |
11 | jumper | n | ˈdʒʌmpə | a warm piece of clothing which covers the top of your body and is pulled on over your head | a woolly jumper |
11 | June | n | dʒuːn | the sixth month of the year | She was born in June. |
11 | kilt | n | kɪlt | a traditional Scottish skirt for men, made of heavy material with close vertical folds at the back | All the men wore kilts at the wedding. |
11 | knock | v | nɒk | to hit a door with your closed hand so that people know you are there | There's someone knocking at / on the door. |
11 | lamp | n | læmp | an object that produces light | I have a lamp next to my bed. |
11 | large | adj | lɑːdʒ | big in size or amount | These trousers are large – I need medium please. |
11 | letterbox | n | ˈletəbɒks | a small hole in a door that you put letters through | There's a letterbox at the end of the road. |
11 | make | v | meɪk | to create something | Shall I make some coffee? |
11 | many | quant | ˈmeni | a lot of | I don't have many clothes. |
11 | March | n | mɑːtʃ | the third month of the year | My birthday is in March. |
11 | material | n | məˈtɪəriəl | cloth for making clothes, curtains, etc | This shirt is made of a synthetic material. |
11 | May | n | meɪ | the fifth month of the year | He died in May. |
11 | medium | adj | ˈmiːdiəm | in the middle of a group of different amounts or sizes | These trousers are medium – I need large please. |
11 | night | n | naɪt | the time in every twenty-four hours when it is dark and people sleep | I slept really badly last night. |
11 | November | n | nəˈvembə | the eleventh month of the year | She’s leaving in November. |
11 | October | n | ɒkˈtəʊbə | the tenth month of the year | She’ll be eighteen in October. |
11 | one | pron | wʌn | used to refer to a particular person or thing in a group that has already been talked about | I'll have the green ones please. |
11 | organise | v | ˈɔːgənaɪz | to plan or arrange something | She was busy organising the wedding. |
11 | parade | n | pəˈreɪd | when a line of people walk through a public place on a special day | a victory parade |
11 | party | n | ˈpɑːti | when people come together to enjoy themselves by talking, eating, drinking, and dancing | a birthday party |
11 | perform | v | pəˈfɔːm | to entertain people by acting, singing, dancing, etc | We performed our act to the whole school. |
11 | performance | n | pəˈfɔːməns | acting, singing, dancing, or playing music to entertain people | The performance was a great success. |
11 | permission | n | pəˈmɪʃən | when you allow someone to do something | You need to ask for permission. |
11 | piece | n | piːs | an amount of something, or a part of something | Would you like a piece of birthday cake? |
11 | plan | v | plæn | to think about and decide what you are going to do or how you are going to do something | We're just planning our holidays. |
11 | poem | n | ˈpəʊɪm | a piece of writing, especially one that has short lines and uses words that sound the same | He had to write a poem for English homework. |
11 | poet | n | ˈpəʊɪt | someone who writes poems | My friend is a poet. |
11 | pumpkin | n | ˈpʌmpkɪn | a large, round vegetable with thick, orange skin | Halloween pumpkin |
11 | replace | v | rɪˈpleɪs | to start using another thing or person instead of the one that you are using now | We replaced the old car with a new one. |
11 | scarf | n | skɑːf | a piece of cloth that you wear around your neck, head, or shoulders | I always wear a scarf in winter. |
11 | Scottish | adj | ˈskɒtɪʃ | coming from or relating to Scotland | My cousins are Scottish. |
11 | season | n | ˈsiːzən | a period of the year when a particular thing happens | He completed the season but then decided to retire. |
11 | September | n | sepˈtembə | the ninth month of the year | The new term starts in September. |
11 | several | det | ˈsevərəl | some but not a lot | There were several people in the shop. |
11 | sheep | n | ʃiːp | a farm animal whose skin is covered with wool | There are a lot of sheep in New Zealand. |
11 | shirt | n | ʃɜːt | a piece of clothing worn on the top part of the body, fastened with buttons down the front | I like your new shirt David. It looks good with those pink trousers! |
11 | shoe | n | ʃuː | a strong covering for the foot, often made of leather | a pair of shoes |
11 | size | n | saɪz | how big or small something is | Check you have the right size before you buy it. |
11 | skirt | n | skɜːt | a piece of women's clothing that hangs from the waist and has no legs | I like your skirt. |
11 | socks | n | sɒks | things that you wear on your feet inside your shoes | Why are you wearing green socks? |
11 | spring | n | sprɪŋ | the season of the year between winter and summer, when the weather becomes warmer and plants start to grow again | I'm starting a new course in the spring. |
11 | start | v | stɑːt | to begin doing something | He started smoking when he was eighteen |
11 | stone | n | stəʊn | a small rock or piece of rock | We collected stones from the beach. |
11 | summer | n | ˈsʌmə | the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn | a long, hot summer |
11 | syllable | n | ˈsɪləbəl | a word or part of a word that has one vowel sound | How many syllables are there in hippopotamus? |
11 | tartan | n | ˈtɑːtən | cloth with a pattern of different coloured squares and crossing lines | My family tartan is green and red. |
11 | Tattoo | n | tætˈuː | an outside show, with several military performances especially of marching and music | We go to the Edinburgh Tattoo every year. |
11 | through | prep | θruː | from one end or side of something to the other | The River Seine flows through Paris. |
11 | throw | v | θrəʊ | to make something move through the air by pushing it out of your hand | Throw that rubbish in the bin please. |
11 | tradition | n | trəˈdɪʃən | a custom or way of behaving that has continued for a long time in a group of people or a society | It's a tradition to put stockings out at Christmas for Father Christmas to fill. |
11 | trainers | n | ˈtreɪnəz | soft sports shoes | I can't find my trainers. |
11 | treat | n | triːt | something special which you buy or do for someone else | a birthday treat |
11 | trick | n | trɪk | something you do to deceive or cheat someone, or to make someone look stupid as a joke | They played a trick on me. |
11 | trip | n | trɪp | a journey in which you visit a place for a short time and come back again | a day trip to Paris |
11 | trousers | n | ˈtraʊzəz | a piece of clothing that covers the legs and has a separate part for each leg | a pair of trousers |
11 | trunk | n | trʌŋk | the thick stem of a tree that the branches grow from | We carved our names in the tree trunk. |
11 | type | n | taɪp | a person or thing that is part of a group of people or things that have similar qualities, or a group of people or things that have similar qualities | What type of books do you read? |
11 | warm | adj | wɔːm | having a temperature between cool and hot | It's nice and warm in here. |
11 | warmth | n | wɔːmθ | the heat that is produced by something | We stood near the fire for warmth. |
11 | winter | n | ˈwɪntə | the coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring | We went skiing last winter. |
11 | witch | n | wɪtʃ | in stories, a woman who has magical powers | I don't like the witch in The Wizard of Oz. |
11 | women | n | ˈwɪmɪn | plural of 'woman' | young women |
12 | accident | n | ˈæksɪdənt | something bad which happens that is not intended and which causes injury or damage | She was badly hurt in a car accident. |
12 | afternoon | n | ˌɑːftəˈnuːn | the time between the middle of the day and the evening | I played tennis on Saturday afternoon. |
12 | be born | v | biː bɔːn | when a person or animal is born, they come out of their mother's body and start to exist | I was born on September seventh. |
12 | borrow | v | ˈbɒrəʊ | to use something that belongs to someone else and give it back later | Can I borrow your pen please? |
12 | cardboard | n | ˈkɑːdbɔːd | thick, stiff paper that is used for making boxes | We put all the books in a cardboard box. |
12 | child | n | tʃaɪld | a young person who is not yet an adult | There is a small child crying in the corner. Where's his mother? |
12 | could | v | kʊd | used to talk about what someone or something was able or allowed to do or express possibility | He could speak English before he started school. |
12 | crash | v | kræʃ | if a vehicle crashes, it hits something by accident | The car skidded and crashed into a tree. |
12 | crash | n | kræʃ | an accident in which a vehicle hits something | Nobody died in the car crash. |
12 | date | n | deɪt | a particular day of the month or year | What date is your birthday? |
12 | eighth | adj | eɪtθ | 8th written as a word | My birthday is on the eighth of July. |
12 | fault | n | fɔːlt | something that is wrong with something or with someone's character | It's my fault that we missed the train. |
12 | fourteenth | adj | ˌfɔːˈtiːnθ | 14th written as a word | His birthday is on the fourteenth of August. |
12 | fourth | adj | fɔːθ | 5th written as a word | Their birthday is on the fourth of September. |
12 | free | adj | friː | not costing any money | Entry is free for children under twelve. |
12 | gran | n | græn | grandmother | My gran told me about life during the war. |
12 | ground | n | graʊnd | the surface of the earth | The apples fell off the tree and landed on the ground. |
12 | hat | n | hæt | something that you wear to cover your head | a cowboy hat |
12 | head | n | hed | the part of your body above your neck which contains your brain, eyes, ears, mouth, etc. | We could see the lion's head in the cave. |
12 | hear | v | hɪə | to be aware of a sound through your ears | I could hear his voice in the distance. |
12 | helmet | n | ˈhelmət | a hard hat that protects your head | You aren't allowed on your bike without your helmet. |
12 | history | n | ˈhɪstəri | events that happened in the past | American history |
12 | hit | v | hɪt | to touch something quickly and with force | She hit him on the head with her tennis racket. |
12 | hit | n | hɪt | a very successful song, film or book | The only hit on the album was 'Dance on the Moon'. All the rest of the songs were rubbish. |
12 | hospital | n | ˈhɒspɪtəl | a place where people who are ill or hurt go to be treated by doctors and nurses | He was in hospital for two weeks. |
12 | hurt | v | hɜːt | to cause emotional pain to someone | He hurt my feelings when he said he didn't like my new dress. |
12 | laptop | n | ˈlæptɒp | a computer that is small enough to be carried around and used where you are sitting | I've just bought a new laptop but I don't know how to use it. |
12 | last | adv | lɑːst | after everything or everyone else | I came last in the running race. |
12 | later | adj | ˈleɪtə | after some time | I arranged it for a later date. |
12 | matter | n | ˈmætə | a situation or subject which is being dealt with or considered | Could I talk to you about a personal matter? |
12 | mime | v | maɪm | to act or tell a story without speaking, using movements of your hands and body, and expressions on your face | Mime the sentence and see if the rest of the class can guess what it is. |
12 | neighbour | n | ˈneɪbə | someone who lives very near you, especially in the next house | Our next-door neighbours are always having parties. |
12 | ninety-nine | num | ˌnaɪntiˈnaɪn | the number 99 written as a word | I got ninety-nine percent in the test! |
12 | ninth | adj | naɪnθ | 9th written as a word | School started on the ninth of April. |
12 | ordinal | adj | ˈɔːdɪnəl | a number such as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc that shows the order of things in a list | We're learning about ordinal numbers today. |
12 | paint | n | peɪnt | a coloured liquid that you put on a surface to decorate it | I spilled paint all down my new dress. |
12 | pilot | n | ˈpaɪlət | someone who flies an aircraft | Pilots have a great life. They travel a lot and have lots of money. |
12 | plane | n | pleɪn | a vehicle that flies and has an engine and wings | What time does her plane get in (=arrive)? |
12 | poor | adj | pɔː | used to show sympathy for someone | Are you feeling sick? Poor you! |
12 | possible | adj | ˈpɒsəbəl | If something is possible, it can happen or be done. | It's possible but not very likely. |
12 | roof | n | ruːf | the surface that covers the top of a building or vehicle | He climbed up onto the roof. |
12 | second | adj | ˈsekənd | 2nd written as a word | My dad's birthday is on the second of May. |
12 | seventeenth | adj | ˌsevənˈtiːntθ | 17th written as a word | Her birthday is on the seventeenth of August. |
12 | seventh | adj | ˈsevənθ | 7th written as a word | The seventh day of the week is Sunday. |
12 | sixth | adj | sɪksθ | 6th written as a word | Her sixth birthday is next week. |
12 | sixty-eight | num | ˈsɪksti eɪt | the number 68 written as a word | There are sixty-eight children in my school. |
12 | six-year-old | adj | sɪks jɪə əʊld | used to describe a child or animal that is six years old | I have a six-year-old sister. |
12 | skateboarding | n | ˈskeɪtbɔːdɪŋ | the activity of moving using a skateboard | Skateboarding is cool. I go skateboarding in the park after school. |
12 | snow | n | snəʊ | soft white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky when the weather is cold | There was a lot of snow on the ground and it was very cold. |
12 | stepladder | n | ˈstepˌlædə | a short, folding platform with steps | He fell off a stepladder and broke his shoulder. |
12 | suddenly | adv | ˈsʌdənli | quickly and unexpectedly | She suddenly started singing and everyone looked at her. |
12 | surprised | adj | səˈpraɪzɪd | feeling surprise because something has happened that you did not expect | Everyone was surprised when I told them my news. |
12 | tenth | adj | tenθ | 10th written as a word | We had a party to celebrate her tenth birthday. |
12 | third | adj | θɜːd | 3rd written as a word | He came third in his first ever race. |
12 | thirteenth | adj | θɜːˈtiːnθ | 13th written as a word | His birthday is on the thirteenth of January. |
12 | thirtieth | adj | ˈθɜːtiəθ | 30th written as a word | My mum had a big party for her thirtieth birthday. |
12 | toy | n | tɔɪ | an object for children to play with | They spent a lot of money on toys for the children. |
12 | tray | n | treɪ | a flat object with higher edges, used for carrying food and drinks | We took the food out to the garden on a tray. |
12 | tube | n | tjuːb | a long, thin container for a soft substance, that you press to get the substance out | I bought a tube of toothpaste. |
12 | twelfth | adj | twelfθ | 12th written as a word | Sam's birthday is on the twelfth of December. |
12 | twentieth | adj | ˈtwentiɪθ | 20th written as a word | Her birthday is on the twentieth of November. |
12 | twenty-seventh | adj | ˈtwenti ˈsevənθ | 27th written as a word | We're going on holiday on the twenty-seventh of June. |
12 | wind | n | wɪnd | a natural, fast movement of air | There were very strong winds all night. |
12 | wonderful | adj | ˈwʌndəfəl | very good | a wonderful idea |
12 | young | adj | jʌŋ | having lived or existed for only a short time and not old | young children/people |
13 | aged | adj | eɪdʒd | having a particular age | He started school aged four. |
13 | ambassador | n | æmˈbæsədə | the main official sent by the government of a country to represent it in another country | The ambassador had a big party. |
13 | badly | adv | ˈbædli | very much | He hurt his arm badly. |
13 | become | v | bɪˈkʌm | to begin to be something | They became great friends. |
13 | break | v | breɪk | to separate into two or more pieces, or to make something separate into two or more pieces | Be careful or you'll break your arm; His arm is broken. |
13 | century | n | ˈsenʃəri | a period of one hundred years, especially used in giving dates | My grandfather planted that tree more than a century ago. |
13 | clever | adj | ˈklevə | able to learn and understand things quickly and easily | He's not clever, he just works hard! |
13 | control | v | kənˈtrəʊl | to make a person, organisation, or object do what you want | We can't control the weather now, but maybe we will be able to do so in the future. |
13 | decision | n | dɪˈsɪʒən | a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities | Please can you make a decision. I'm tired of waiting. |
13 | detective | n | dɪˈtektɪv | someone, especially a police officer, whose job is to discover information about a crime | You would make a very good detective – you are always asking questions! |
13 | die | v | daɪ | to stop living | She died when she was ninety-eight. |
13 | disappearance | n | ˌdɪsəˈpɪərəns | when someone or something suddenly goes somewhere or stops existing and is impossible to see or find | A man was being questioned in connection with her disappearance. |
13 | educated | adj | ˈedʒʊkeɪtɪd | Someone who is educated has learned a lot at school or university and has a good level of knowledge. | He comes from an educated family. |
13 | education | n | ˌedʒʊˈkeɪʃən | the process of teaching and learning in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this | Your education is very important. |
13 | end | v | end | to finish or stop, or to make something finish or stop | What time does the concert end? |
13 | France | n | frɑːns | a country in Europe | We go to France every year for our holiday. |
13 | get married | v | get ˈmærid | to begin a legal relationship with someone as their husband or wife | They got married in the cathedral. |
13 | grammar | n | ˈgræmə | the way you combine words and change their form and position in a sentence, or the rules or study of this | We study grammar with Mrs Workalot. |
13 | heart | n | hɑːt | the organ inside your chest that sends blood around your body | He looked fit but his heart was very unhealthy. |
13 | ill | adj | ɪl | not feeling well, or suffering from a disease | He was in bed, ill. |
13 | irregular | adj | ɪˈregjələ | not following the general rules in grammar | We're studying irregular verbs today. |
13 | king | n | kɪŋ | a male ruler in some countries | He became king when he was only twelve years old. |
13 | Korea | n | kəˈriːə | a territory of East Asia bordered by China and Russia | They come from Korea. |
13 | Korean | adj | kəˈriːən | coming from or relating to Korea | They're Korean. |
13 | language | n | ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ | words that people use to speak or write | The way that children's language develops is fascinating. |
13 | Latin | n | ˈlætɪn | the language used by ancient Romans | I have a Latin exam tomorrow. |
13 | law | n | lɔː | an official rule in a country | If we break the law, we'll be punished. |
13 | lion | n | laɪən | a large, wild animal of the cat family, with light brown fur | The lion is a symbol of strength and power. |
13 | literature | n | ˈlɪtrətʃə | books, poems, etc that are considered to be art | I'm interested in eighteenth century literature. |
13 | marry | v | ˈmæri | to start to be someone’s husband or wife | She married a much younger man. |
13 | moon | n | muːn | the round object that shines in the sky at night and moves around the Earth | Wow! Look at the moon. |
13 | mysterious | adj | mɪˈstɪəriəs | strange and not explained or understood | a mysterious stranger |
13 | noun | n | naʊn | a word that refers to a person, place, object, event, substance, idea, feeling, or quality. For example the words 'teacher', 'book', 'development', and 'beauty' are nouns. | Write the plural of the following nouns. |
13 | novel | n | ˈnɒvəl | a book that tells a story about imaginary people and events | I like reading novels. |
13 | nurse | n | nɜːs | someone whose job is to care for people who are ill and hurt | The nurse came to take my temperature. |
13 | Olympic Games | n | əˈlɪmpɪk geɪmz | a set of international sports competitions that happen once every four years | The next Olympic Games will be in China. |
13 | period | n | ˈpɪəriəd | a length of time | We lived in Germany for a short period. |
13 | police | n | pəˈliːs | the organisation that makes people obey the law and that protects people against crime | A thirty-year-old man is being interviewed by police. |
13 | practise | v | ˈpræktɪs | to repeat something regularly in order to improve your ability | You need to practise every day or you won't improve. |
13 | prison | n | ˈprɪzən | a place where criminals are kept as a punishment | He's spent most of his life in prison. |
13 | questionnaire | n | ˌkwestʃəˈneə | a set of questions asked of a large number of people to discover information about a subject | Fill in the questionnaire and send it to this address. |
13 | quietly | adv | ˈkwaɪətli | making little or no noise | Don't worry, she said quietly. |
13 | quiz | n | kwɪz | a game in which you answer questions | I love doing quizzes and puzzles. |
13 | radio | n | ˈreɪdiəʊ | a piece of equipment used for listening to radio broadcasts | a car radio |
13 | regular | adj | ˈregjələ | following the usual rules or patterns in grammar | Look at this list of regular verbs and write the past tense. |
13 | rest | n | rest | the part of something that remains or the others that remain | She ate the rest of her lunch and went back to school. |
13 | riding | n | ˈraɪdɪŋ | the sport or activity of riding horses | I go riding every Saturday. |
13 | slow | adj | sləʊ | moving, happening, or doing something without much speed | I'm making slow progress with the painting. |
13 | slowly | adv | ˈsləʊli | at a slow speed | Could you speak more slowly, please? |
13 | soldier | n | ˈsəʊldʒə | a person in an army | toy soldiers |
13 | state | n | steɪt | the condition that something or someone is in | The car was in a terrible state after the crash. |
13 | thank-you | n | ˈθæŋkju | something that you say or do to thank someone for doing something | He gave me flowers as a thank-you for taking his dog for a walk. |
13 | understand | v | ˌʌndəˈstænd | to know the meaning of something that someone says; to know how someone feels or why they behave in a particular way | I don't understand much of what he says. |
13 | USA | n | ˌjuːesˈeɪ | United States of America | I'd like to go to the USA – especially New York and Chicago. |
13 | war | n | wɔː | fighting, using soldiers and weapons, between two or more countries, or two or more groups inside a country | They've been at war for the past five years. |
14 | advertisement | n | ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt | a picture, short film, song, etc which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service | I bought it because it looked great in the advertisement! |
14 | ago | adv | əˈgəʊ | used to talk about a time in the past | They left the party an hour ago. |
14 | alright | adv | ɔːlˈraɪt | all right | She had a terrible cold but she's alright now. |
14 | better | adj | ˈbetə | (the comparative of ‘good’) of a higher quality or more enjoyable than something or someone else | Jeff's better at Maths than me. |
14 | bigger | adj | ˈbɪgə | comparative of 'big' (larger in size or amount) | Their house is bigger than ours. |
14 | busier | adj | ˈbɪziə | comparative of 'busy' | The road is busier at 5 p.m. |
14 | car | n | kɑː | a vehicle with an engine, four wheels, and seats for a few passengers | She goes to work by car. |
14 | chance | n | tʃɑːns | a risk | I took a chance and won the competition! |
14 | cheap | adj | tʃiːp | not expensive, or costing less than usual | a cheap flight / restaurant |
14 | classroom | n | ˈklɑːsrʊm | a room in a school where students have lessons | The teacher stayed in the classroom during the lunch break. |
14 | closer | adj | ˈkləʊzə | comparative of 'close' | Children, sit a little closer. |
14 | club | n | klʌb | a place that people go to in order to dance in the evening | I went to that new club that's just opened. |
14 | comparative | n | kəmˈpærətɪv | the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses a difference in amount, in number, in degree or quality | The comparative of 'big' is 'bigger'. |
14 | compare | v | kəmˈpeə | to examine the ways in which two people or things are different or similar | The teachers are always comparing me with my sister. |
14 | comparison | n | kəmˈpærɪsən | when you compare two or more people or things | There's no comparison between them; she is so much faster than he is. |
14 | consonant | n | ˈkɒnsənənt | a letter of the alphabet that is not a vowel | Double the consonant and add 'ed'. |
14 | cup | n | kʌp | a small, round container with a handle on the side, used to drink from | a cup of tea |
14 | dangerous | adj | ˈdeɪndʒərəs | if someone or something is dangerous, they could hurt you | a dangerous chemical |
14 | decide | v | dɪˈsaɪd | to choose something after thinking about several possibilities | I’ve decided not to go. |
14 | diving | n | ˈdaɪvɪŋ | the activity or sport of swimming under water, usually using special breathing equipment | His hobby is diving. |
14 | double | v | ˈdʌbəl | to increase and become twice the original size or amount, or to make something do this | I'll double your pocket money if you help me in the house. |
14 | easy | adj | ˈiːzi | not difficult | The exam was easy. |
14 | either | conj | ˈaɪðə | used when you are given a choice of two or more things | Either have your lunch now or wait until you finish your homework. |
14 | enter | v | ˈentə | to take part in a competition, race, or exam, or to arrange for someone else to do this | I entered the competition and won! |
14 | entry | n | ˈentri | a piece of work that you do to try to win a competition | His entry for the poetry competition was the best I have ever seen. |
14 | Euro | n | ˈjʊərəʊ | a unit of money used in European countries that belong to the European Union (=a European political and economic organization); € | I get five euros a week pocket money; Germany won in the Euro 2008 final. |
14 | exam | n | ɪgˈzæm | a test of how much you know about something or how good you are at something | I have an English exam tomorrow. |
14 | faster | adj | ˈfɑːstə | comparative of 'fast' | This car is faster than that car. |
14 | forget | v | fəˈget | to not remember | I forgot to call him. |
14 | freer | adj | ˈfriːə | comparative of 'free' | Women today are freer than they were forty years ago. |
14 | friendlier | adj | ˈfrendliə | behaving in a more pleasant, kind way than someone or something else | My dog is friendlier than your cat. |
14 | hot | adj | hɒt | very warm | It's usually hot in Saudi Arabia. |
14 | hotter | adj | ˈhɒtə | comparative of 'hot' | It's hotter today than yesterday. |
14 | India | n | ˈɪndiə | a country in Asia | I spent a year travelling round India before I went to University. |
14 | longer | adj | ˈlɒŋgə | comparative of 'long' | Her hair is longer than mine. |
14 | miss | v | mɪs | to feel sad about someone that you do not see now or something that you do not have or do now | I miss you when you go away. |
14 | nearer | adj | ˈnɪəə | comparative of 'near' | Her house is nearer the school than mine is. |
14 | newspaper | n | ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə | large, folded sheets of paper which are printed with the news and sold every day or every week | I read about his death in the newspaper. |
14 | older | adj | ˈəʊldə | the comparative of 'old' | I've got two older sisters. |
14 | old-fashioned | adj | ˌəʊlˈfæʃənd | not modern | old-fashioned clothes |
14 | option | n | ˈɒpʃən | a choice | I chose the easier option. |
14 | owner | n | ˈəʊnə | someone who owns something | car owners |
14 | presentation | n | ˌprezənˈteɪʃən | a talk giving information about something | The teacher liked my presentation about Buddy Holly. |
14 | quiet | adj | kwaɪət | making little or no noise | We live in a quiet street near the edge of the town. |
14 | quieter | adj | ˈkwaɪətə | comparative of 'quiet' | John's quieter than me. |
14 | raise | v | reɪz | to collect money from lots of people | We’re raising money for charity. |
14 | relaxing | adj | rɪˈlæksɪŋ | making you feel relaxed | We had a relaxing holiday in the mountains. |
14 | result | n | rɪˈzʌlt | the score or number of votes at the end of a competition, election or examination. | We celebrated because my sister's exam results were so good. |
14 | rewrite | v | ˈriːraɪt | to write something again in order to improve it | I had to rewrite my homework because it was so bad. |
14 | safe | adj | seɪf | not in danger or likely to be hurt | I feel safe when I'm with you. |
14 | safer | adj | ˈseɪfə | comparative of 'safe' | We went on the safer path lower down the mountain. |
14 | sea | n | siː | a large area of salt water | I'd like to live by the sea. |
14 | see | v | siː | to watch a film at the cinema | "What did you see?" "We saw Shrek 4." |
14 | sick | adj | sɪk | ill | Nurses look after sick people. |
14 | snowboarding | n | ˈsnəʊbɔːdɪŋ | a sport in which you stand on a large board and move over snow | I think snowboarding is more fun than skiing. |
14 | sort of | expr | sɔːt ɒv | used to describe a situation approximately | He's sort of my cousin, but my uncle isn't his dad. |
14 | tall | adj | tɔːl | being higher than most other people or things | It's one of the tallest buildings in the city. |
14 | taller | adj | ˈtɔːlə | the comparative of 'tall' | He's the tallest boy in his class. |
14 | test | n | test | a set of questions to find out someone's knowledge or ability | a driving test |
14 | Thailand | n | ˈtaɪlænd | a country in Asia | We went to Thailand on holiday. |
14 | transport | n | ˈtrænspɔːt | a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, aircraft, etc for getting from one place to another | I rely on public transport. |
14 | unfortunately | adv | ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli | used to say that you wish something was not true or that something had not happened | Unfortunately, he lost all his money. |
14 | vowel | n | vaʊəl | a speech sound that you make with your lips and teeth open, shown in English by the letters 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o' or 'u' | The vowels are "A, E, I, O and U". |
14 | worse | adj | wɜːs | more unpleasant or difficult than something else that is also bad; less well | The exam was worse than I expected; He was treated much worse than I was. |
Get it right! | exercise | n | ˈeksəsaɪz | activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy; a piece of written work that helps you learn something | Swimming is my favourite form of exercise; For your homework, please do exercise three on page twenty-four. |
Welcome | blue | adj | bluː | being the same colour as the sky when there are no clouds | He's got blue eyes. |
Welcome | bye | excl | baɪ | goodbye | Bye! See you later. |
Welcome | chair | n | tʃeə | a seat for one person, with a back and usually four legs | Here, take a chair. |
Welcome | desk | n | desk | a table that you sit at to write or work | He was sitting at his desk. |
Welcome | door | n | dɔː | the part of a building or room that you open or close to get inside it or out of it | Please shut the door behind you. |
Welcome | eighty | num | ˈeɪti | the number 80 written as a word | She's eighty years old. |
Welcome | evening | n | ˈiːvənɪŋ | the part of the day between the afternoon and the night | Are you doing anything this evening? |
Welcome | excuse | v | ɪkˈskjuːs | to forgive someone for something that is not very serious | Please excuse my appearance, I've been painting. |
Welcome | expensive | adj | ɪkˈspensɪv | costing a lot of money | She wears very expensive clothes. |
Welcome | fine | adj | faɪn | well, healthy, or happy | "How are you? "I'm fine thanks. And you?" |
Welcome | fourteen | num | ˌfɔːˈtiːn | the number 14 written as a word | There are fourteen people in my English class. |
Welcome | grey | adj | greɪ | being a colour that is a mixture of black and white | My granny's got grey hair. |
Welcome | hello | excl | helˈəʊ | used to greet someone | Hello! Are you new to this class? |
Welcome | hundred | num | ˈhʌndrəd | the number 100 written as a word | There are a hundred cents in a dollar. |
Welcome | morning | n | ˈmɔːnɪŋ | the first half of the day, from the time when the sun rises or you wake up until the middle of the day | I'll see you in the morning. |
Welcome | nine | num | naɪn | the number 9 written as a word | There are nine horses on the farm. |
Welcome | nineteen | num | ˌnaɪnˈtiːn | the number 19 written as a word | My big sister is nineteen years old. |
Welcome | notebook | n | ˈnəʊtbʊk | a book with empty pages that you can write in | I take my notebook to meetings. |
Welcome | old | adj | əʊld | having lived or existed for a long time | an old man |
Welcome | pencil | n | ˈpensəl | a long, thin wooden object with a black or coloured point that you write or draw with | I coloured it in with my new pencils. |
Welcome | picture | n | ˈpɪktʃə | a drawing, painting, or photograph of something or someone | Look at the pictures then answer the questions. |
Welcome | pink | adj | pɪŋk | being a pale red colour | pretty, pink flowers |
Welcome | rule | n | ruːl | a principle of a system, such as a language or science | You have to learn the grammar rules. |
Welcome | seven | num | ˈsevən | the number 7 written as a word | My little brother is seven years old. |
Welcome | seventy | num | ˈsevənti | the number 70 written as a word | My granny is seventy. |
Welcome | sixty | num | ˈsɪksti | the number 60 written as a word | There were sixty people at the party. |
Welcome | ten | num | ten | the number 10 written as a word | My sister is ten years old. |
Welcome | thirteen | num | θɜːˈtiːn | the number 13 written as a word | Thirteen is unlucky for some people. |
Welcome | thirty | num | ˈθɜːti | the number 30 written as a word | My mum's just turned thirty. |
Welcome | twenty | num | ˈtwenti | the number 20 written as a word | I'll be twenty next birthday. |
Welcome | white | adj | waɪt | being the colour of snow or milk | a white T-shirt |
Welcome | window | n | ˈwɪndəʊ | a space in the wall of a building or vehicle that has glass in it, used for letting light and air inside and for looking through | Open the window if you're too hot. |
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[2] ไฮไลต์คำศัพท์, คลิก Difinition เพื่ออ่านความหมาย, ดูประโยคตัวอย่าง, คลิกฟังการออกเสียง จาก Cambridge Dictionary
- Top 1500 Nouns (1524)
- Top 1000 Verbs (1010)
- Top 500 Adjectives (528)
- Top 250 Adverbs (252)
- Top 60 Pronouns (58)
- Top 50 Prepositions (46)
- Top 2000 Word Families
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