Pre-intermediate wordlist: English to English

Unit Page PoS

number number ENGLISH
1 8 adj
all right

1 8 adj
awful

1 8 adj
boring

1 8 adj
delicious

1 8 adj
perfect

1 8 adj
strange

1 11 adverb
absolutely

1 11 adv
always

1 11 adverb
especially

1 11 adverb
fairly

1 11 adverb
generally

1 11 adverb
hardly ever

1 11 adverb
mainly

1 11 adv
never

1 11 adverb
normally

1 11 adv
often

1 11 adverb
particularly

1 11 adverb
pretty

1 11 adverb
rarely
1 11 adverb
really

1 11 adv
sometimes

1 11 adv
usually

1 12 phrase
by the way

1 12 phrase
these days

1 16 adv
quite

1 134 adj
amazing

1 134 adj
gorgeous

1 134 adj
horrible

1 134 adj
lovely

1 134 adj
rude

1 134 adj
serious

1 134 adj
silly

1 134 adj
ugly

2 19 noun
suitcase

2 19 plural noun
sunglasses

2 19 noun
suntan lotion

2 20 noun
bus

2 20 noun
car

2 20 noun
coach

2 20 noun
on foot

2 20 noun
plane
2 20 noun
train

2 134 phrase
book accommodation

2 134 phrase
buy souvenirs

2 134 phrase
check into a hotel

2 134 phrase
check out of a hotel

2 134 phrase
do some sightseeing

2 134 phrase
exchange some money

2 134 phrase
get a visa

2 134 phrase
go away on holiday

2 134 phrase
have an adventure

2 134 phrase
stay in a hostel

2 134 phrase
stay on a campsite

2 134 phrase
unpack your luggage

2 134 noun
visa

2 135 phrase
board a train

2 135 verb
break down

2 135 verb
change

2 135 noun
delay

2 135 phrase
get lost

2 135 verb
get to

2 135 phrase
give sb a lift

2 135 phrase
have a crash
2 135 verb
hitchhike

2 135 verb
land

2 135 phrase
long queue

2 135 phrase
miss a train

2 135 verb
set off

2 135 noun
strike

2 135 verb
take off

2 135 phrase
to be sth wrong with sth

2 135 noun
traffic jam

2 135 verb
travel around

2 135 noun
turbulence

2 26, 134 noun

backpack

2 26, 134 noun

foreign currency

2 26, 134 noun

guidebook

2 26, 134 noun

map

2 26, 134 noun

passport

3 28 noun
bank account

3 28 noun
bargain

3 28 noun
discount

3 28 verb
pay sth back

3 28 noun
sale

3 28 noun
special offer
3 28 plural noun
the sales

3 31 phrase
do sth nice

3 31 phrase
do volunteer work

3 31 phrase
do well

3 31 phrase
give someone a hug

3 31 phrase
give someone a tip

3 31 phrase
give sb advice

3 31 phrase
give someone directions

3 31 verb
give sth away

3 31 phrase
make a friend

3 31 phrase
make a joke

3 31 phrase
make a note

3 31 phrase
make someone smile

3 33 noun
card

3 33 noun
receipt

3 136 verb
afford

3 136 verb
borrow

3 136 noun
cash

3 136 verb
cost

3 136 phrase
get a loan

3 136 verb
lend

3 136 verb
owe
3 136 verb
save up for sth

3 136 verb
spend (money) on sth

4 41 adj
ancient

4 41 adj
crowded

4 41 adj
empty

4 41 adj
high

4 41 adj
huge

4 41 adj
indoor

4 41 adj
low

4 41 adj
magnificent

4 41 adj
modern

4 41 adj
narrow

4 41 adj
noisy

4 41 adj
ordinary

4 41 adj
outdoor

4 41 adj
peaceful

4 41 adj
pretty

4 41 adj
quiet

4 41 adj
tiny

4 41 adj
ugly

4 41 adj
wide

4 136 noun
belt
4 136 noun
boot

4 136 plural noun

flat shoes

4 136 phrase
get a new outfit

4 136 noun
glove

4 136 phrase
go to the beautician's

4 136 phrase
go to the hairdresser's

4 136 noun
handbag

4 136 phrase
have a shave

4 136 noun
jumper

4 136 phrase
look your best

4 136 noun
necklace

4 136 noun
raincoat

4 136 plural noun

shorts

4 136 plural noun

socks

4 136 noun
suit

4 136 plural noun

trainers

4 136 noun
underwear

4 136 phrase
wear sth nice

4 46, 136 noun

bracelet

4 46, 136 noun

earring

4 46, 136 plural noun

high heels

4 46, 136 plural noun

sandals
4 46, 136 noun
scarf

4 46, 136 noun

sweatshirt

4 46, 136 noun

tie

4 46, 136 plural noun

tights

4 46, 136 noun

top

4 46, 136 noun

tracksuit

5 48 noun
designer

5 51 noun
actor

5 51 noun
bank clerk

5 51 noun
builder

5 51 noun
carer

5 51 noun
computer programmer

5 51 noun
engineer

5 51 noun
lawyer

5 51 noun
musician

5 51 noun
politician

5 51 noun
postman

5 51 noun
shop assistant

5 51 noun
specialist

5 51 noun
taxi driver

5 52 phrase
don't worry

5 52 phrase
it doesn't matter
5 52 phrase
never mind

5 52 phrase
no problem

5 137 noun
actress

5 137 noun
architect

5 137 noun
banker

5 137 phrase
be self-employed

5 137 phrase
deal with people every day

5 137 deal with serious phrase

problems
5 137 phrase
earn a good salary

5 137 noun
electrician

5 137 noun
gardener

5 137 phrase
have a lot of skills

5 137 have a nice working phrase

environment
5 137 phrase
make important decisions

5 137 phrase
need good qualifications

5 137 need several years of phrase

training
5 137 noun
plumber

5 137 noun
postwoman

5 137 noun
scientist

5 137 phrase
work in a team

5 137 phrase
work long hours

5 137 phrase
work weekends
5 56, 137 noun
accountant

5 56, 137 noun

hairdresser

5 56, 137 noun

IT worker

5 56, 137 noun

journalist

5 56, 137 noun

vet

6 59 verb
arrive at (a place)

6 59 verb
ask about sth

6 59 verb
ask sb for sth

6 59 verb
borrow sth from sb

6 59 verb
concentrate on sth

6 59 verb
deal with sth

6 59 verb
listen to sth

6 59 verb
look at sth

6 59 verb
pay for sth

6 59 verb
spend sth on sth

6 59 verb
talk to sb

6 59 verb
think about sth

6 59 verb
think of sth

6 59 verb
wait for

6 60 adj
relaxed

6 60 adj
relaxing

6 138 adj
amazed
6 138 adj
amazing

6 138 adj
annoyed

6 138 adj
annoying

6 138 adj
confused

6 138 adj
confusing

6 138 adj
disappointed

6 138 adj
disappointing

6 138 adj
embarrassed

6 138 adj
embarrassing

6 138 adj
excited

6 138 adj
exciting

6 138 adj
frightened

6 138 adj
frightening

6 138 adj
interested

6 138 adj
interesting

6 138 adj
shocked

6 138 adj
shocking

6 138 adj
surprised

6 138 adj
surprising

6 138 adj
tired

6 138 adj
tiring

7 69 phrase
get a job
7 69 phrase
get an offer

7 69 phrase
get divorced

7 69 phrase
get married

7 69 phrase
get old

7 69 phrase
get paid

7 69 phrase
get rich

7 69 phrase
get support

7 69 phrase
get work

7 69 phrase
have children

7 70 phrase
lack of

7 71 phrase
be allergic

7 71 phrase
be overweight

7 71 phrase
eat a healthy diet

7 71 noun
fitness programme

7 71 phrase
get fit

7 71 phrase
have an allergy

7 71 noun
heart disease

7 71 phrase
keep in shape

7 71 phrase
put on weight

7 71 noun
stress

7 71 verb
suffer from

7 72 noun
a broken leg
7 72 noun
a cold

7 72 noun
a rash

7 72 noun
a temperature

7 72 noun
backache

7 72 phrase
get a prescription

7 72 phrase
go to the hospital

7 72 phrase
have an operation

7 72 phrase
have tests

7 72 phrase
put on cream

7 72 noun
stomach ache

7 72 phrase
take pills/medicine

7 72 noun
the flu

7 73 noun
allergy

7 73 noun
exercise

7 73 noun
gym

7 73 verb
hurt

7 73 noun
pain

7 73 noun
problem

7 73 noun
tablets

7 74 verb
give sth up

7 76 phrase
on a diet

7 139 phrase
get a place
7 139 phrase
get better

7 139 phrase
get engaged

7 139 phrase
get ill

7 139 phrase
get in touch (with sb)

7 139 phrase
get on well (with sb)

7 139 phrase
get to know sb

7 139 verb
get together

8 78 noun
album

8 78 noun
architecture

8 78 noun
classical music

8 78 noun
novel

8 78 noun
painting

8 78 noun
photograph

8 78 noun
poem

8 78 noun
sculpture

8 79 verb
build

8 79 noun
film

8 79 verb
paint

8 79 verb
play

8 79 verb
publish

8 79 verb
sell

8 79 verb
take a photograph
8 79 noun
TV series

8 79 verb
write

8 82 verb
apologise

8 82 noun
excuse

8 82 noun
fault

8 82 adj
fine

8 82 phrase
make an excuse

8 86 verb
base sth on sth

8 86 verb
design

8 86 verb
draw

8 86 verb
record

8 139 noun
athletics

8 139 noun
ice hockey

8 139 noun
rock climbing

8 139 noun
skateboarding

8 139 noun
surfing

8 139 noun
volleyball

8 86, 139 verb

direct

8 86, 139 noun

golf

8 86, 139 noun

gymnastics

8 86, 139 noun

ice skating

8 86, 139 noun

jogging
8 86, 139 noun
scuba diving

8 86, 139 noun

snowboarding

8 86, 139 noun

squash

8 86, 139 noun

windsurfing

8 86, 139 noun

yoga

9 88 noun
art

9 88 noun
business management

9 88 noun
drama

9 88 noun
education

9 88 noun
engineering

9 88 noun
law

9 88 noun
medicine

9 88 noun
psychology

9 89 phrase
fail an exam

9 89 phrase
get low grades/marks

9 89 phrase
hand in an essay

9 89 phrase
pass an exam

9 89 verb
revise

9 89 phrase
take notes

9 89 phrase
write an essay

9 91 verb
arrange

9 91 verb
avoid
9 91 verb
decide

9 91 verb
enjoy

9 91 verb
forget

9 91 verb
learn

9 91 verb
love

9 91 verb
manage

9 91 verb
miss

9 91 verb
need

9 91 verb
promise

9 91 verb
recommend

9 91 verb
regret

9 91 verb
start

9 91 verb
think about

9 91 verb
want

9 92 adj
available

9 92 verb
call

9 92 phrase
call sb back

9 92 phrase
connect the call

9 92 phrase
have/get sb's number

9 92 adv
possible

9 92 phrase
put sb through

9 92 verb
speak
 9 92 phrase
take a message

9 140 phrase
do a degree in sth

9 140 phrase
get good grades/marks

9 140 phrase
get into university

9 141 verb
agree

9 141 verb
dislike

9 141 verb
imagine

9 141 verb
refuse

9 141 verb
seem

10 99 verb
carry on

10 99 verb
hand sth in

10 99 verb
look after sb/sth

10 99 verb
put sth off

10 101 noun
choice

10 101 verb
choose

10 101 verb
complain

10 101 noun
complaint

10 101 verb
decide

10 101 noun
decision

10 101 verb
deliver

10 101 noun
delivery

10 101 verb
describe
10 101 noun
description

10 101 verb
enjoy

10 101 noun
enjoyment

10 101 verb
explain

10 101 noun
explanation

10 101 noun
queue

10 101 verb
queue (up)

10 102 phrase
change sb's mind

10 102 verb
exchange

10 102 noun
refund

10 102 verb
replace

10 102 verb
return

10 102 adv
right away

10 102 adj
sorry

10 106 verb
go round

10 106, 142 verb

break up

10 106, 142 verb

come round

10 106, 142 verb

feel like sth

10 106, 142 verb

join in

10 106, 142 verb

pass sth on

10 106, 142 verb

turn sth down

11 108 noun
action film
11 108 noun
bookshop

11 108 noun
film poster

11 108 noun
science fiction

11 108 noun
soundtrack

11 111 adverb
accidentally

11 111 adverb
amazingly

11 111 adverb
as expected

11 111 adverb
by chance

11 111 adverb
fortunately

11 111 adverb
luckily

11 111 adverb
on purpose

11 111 adverb
surprisingly

11 111 adverb
unfortunately

11 112 phrase
down the corridor

11 112 adj
downstairs

11 112 phrase
on the (second) floor

11 112 phrase
over there

11 112 phrase
round the corner

11 112 phrase
straight ahead

11 112 phrase
take the lift

11 112 preposition
through

11 142 noun
address book
11 142 noun
bookshelf

11 142 noun
bread knife

11 142 noun
car door

11 142 noun
car park

11 142 noun
city centre

11 142 noun
coffee cup

11 142 noun
computer game

11 142 noun
computer screen

11 142 noun
key ring

11 142 noun
kitchen door

11 142 noun
mountain climbing

11 142 noun
mountaintop

11 142 noun
rock climbing

11 142 noun
shoe shop

11 142 noun
shopping centre

11 142 noun
teabag

11 142 noun
teacup

11 142 noun
television programme

11 142 noun
TV screen

11 142 noun
TV star

11 142 noun
video game

11 116, 142 noun

bottle top
11 116, 142 noun
cash machine

11 116, 142 noun

kitchen knife

11 116, 142 noun

road sign

11 116, 142 noun

rock star

11 116, 142 noun

shopping bag

11 116, 142 noun

street light

11 116, 142 noun

ticket office

12 118 noun
bee

12 118 noun
camel

12 118 noun
gorilla

12 118 noun
mosquito

12 118 noun
parrot

12 118 noun
spider

12 118 noun
tiger

12 118 noun
whale

12 122 adv
definitely

12 122 verb
disagree

12 122 adv
exactly

12 122 adj
right

12 122 adj
true

12 143 adj
confident

12 143 adj
creative
12 143 adj
easygoing

12 143 adj
fair

12 143 adj
fun

12 143 adj
patient

12 143 adj
serious

12 143 adj
shy

12 143 adj
sociable

12 143 adj
strict

12 126, 143 adj

anxious

12 126, 143 adj

careless

12 126, 143 adj

funny

12 126, 143 adj

generous

12 126, 143 adj

honest

12 126, 143 adj

reliable

12 126, 143 adj

selfish

12 126, 143 adj

sensible
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Pronunciation (UK)
Definition
ɔːlˈraɪt
good enough, although not very good

ˈɔːfəl
very bad, of low quality, or unpleasant

ˈbɔːrɪŋ
not interesting or exciting

dɪˈlɪʃəs
If food or drink is delicious, it smells or tastes extremely good

ˈpɜːfekt
exactly right for someone or something

streɪndʒ
If something is strange, it is surprising because it is unusual or unexpected.

æbsəˈluːtli
completely

ˈɔːl.weɪz
every time or all the time

ɪˈspeʃəli
more than other things or people, or much more than usual

ˈfeəli
more than average, but less than very

ˈdʒenrəli
usually, or in most situations

hɑːdli ˈevə
almost never

ˈmeɪnli
mostly or to a large degree

ˈnev.ər
not at any time or not on any occasion

ˈnɔːməli
usually

ˈɒf.ən
many times

pəˈtɪkjʊləli
especially

ˈprɪti
quite, but not extremely

ˈreəli
not often
 ˈrɪəli
very or very much

ˈsʌm.taɪmz
on some occasions but not always or often

ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li
in the way that most often happens

baɪ ðə weɪ
used to introduce a new subject to be considered or to give further information

ðiːz deɪz
used to talk about the present time, in comparison with the past

kwaɪt
a little or a lot but not completely

əˈmeɪzɪŋ
very surprising

ˈgɔːdʒəs
very beautiful or pleasant

ˈhɒrɪbl
very unpleasant or bad

ˈlʌvli
pleasant or enjoyable

ruːd
behaving in a way which is not polite and upsets other people

ˈsɪəriəs
A serious problem or situation is bad and makes people worry.

ˈsɪli
stupid

ˈʌgli
unpleasant to look at

ˈsuːtkeɪs
a rectangular case with a handle that you use for carrying clothes when you are travelling

ˈsʌŋglɑːsɪz
dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes from the sun.

ˈsʌntæn ləʊʃən
a substance that protects your skin from the sun

bʌs
a large vehicle in which people are driven from one place to another

kɑːr
a road vehicle for a small number of people

kəʊtʃ
a long vehicle with comfortable seats, used to take groups of people on journeys

ɒn fʊt
walking

pleɪn
a vehicle designed for air travel, with wings and one or more engines
 treɪn
a railway engine carrying people (in carriages) or goods (in containers)

bʊk əkɒməˈdeɪʃən
to arrange to stay in a place at some time in the future

baɪ suːvənˈɪəz
to buy presents or things you want to keep yourself from a place where you are on holiday

tʃek ɪntuː ə həʊˈtel

to go to the desk at the front of a hotel to say that you have arrived

tʃek aʊt əv ə həʊˈtel

to leave a hotel after paying your bill

du: səm ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ

to visit places that are interesting because they are historical, famous, etc.

ɪkstʃeɪndʒ sʌm ˈmʌni

to buy money from one country with money from another country

get ə ˈviːzə
to get an official mark in your passport that allows you to enter or leave a particular country

gəʊ əweɪ ɒn ˈhɒlɪdeɪ

to go somewhere for a holiday

hæv ən ədˈventʃə
to do something exciting

steɪ ɪn ə ˈhɒstəl
to stay in a place like a cheap hotel, often with several people in the same room

steɪ ɒn ə ˈkæmpsaɪt
to stay in an area where people can stay in tents for a holiday

ʌnpæk jɔː ˈlʌgɪdʒ

to take your clothes and other things out of your suitcase

ˈvi:zə
an official mark in your passport that allows you to enter or leave a particular country

bɔːd ə ˈtreɪn
to get onto a train

breɪk ˈdaʊn
If a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working.

tʃeɪndʒ
to get off a bus, plane, etc and catch another, in order to continue a journey

dɪˈleɪ
when you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait

get ˈlɒst
to go somewhere and then not know where you are or where you should go

ˈget tə
to arrive in a place

gɪv sʌmwʌn ə ˈlɪft

to take someone somewhere in your car

hæv ə ˈkræʃ
to have an accident in which a vehicle hits something
 ˈhɪtʃhaɪk
to get free rides in people's vehicles by standing next to the road and waiting for someone to pick you up

lænd
If an aircraft lands, it arrives on the ground after a journey.

lɒŋ ˈkjuː
a long line of people waiting for something

mɪs ə ˈtreɪn
to arrive too late to get on a train

set ˈɒf
to start a journey

straɪk
a period of time when people are not working because they want more money, etc

teɪk ˈɒf
to leave the ground in an aeroplane

tə biː ˈrɒŋ wɪð

If there is something wrong with a machine, it does not work in the way it should.

ˈtræfɪk dʒæm
a line of cars, trucks, etc that are moving slowly or not moving at all

trævəl əˈraʊnd
to move around a place in a vehicle

ˈtɜːbjʊləns
strong sudden movements in air or water

ˈbækpæk
a bag that you carry on your back

fɒrən ˈkʌrənsi
money from another country

ˈgaɪdbʊk
a book that gives visitors information about a particular place

mæp
a picture that shows where countries, towns, roads, rivers, etc are

ˈpɑːspɔːt
an official document, often a small book, that you need to enter or leave a country

ˈbæŋk əkaʊnt
an arrangement with a bank to keep your money there and take it out when you need to

ˈbɑː.ɡɪn
something on sale at a lower price than its true value

ˈdɪskaʊnt
a reduction in price

peɪ ˈbæk
to pay someone the money that you owe them

seɪl
an occasion when goods are sold at a lower price than usual

speʃəl ˈɒfə
a price that is lower than usual
 seɪlz
a time when shops sell goods at a lower price than usual

du: sʌmθɪŋ ˈnaɪs

to do something kind

du: vɒlənˈtɪə wɜːk

to do work that you are not paid for

du: ˈwel
to be successful

gɪv sʌmwʌn ə ˈhʌg

to put your arms around someone

gɪv sʌmwʌn ə ˈtɪp

to give an extra amount of money to someone like a waiter or a taxi driver

ɡɪv ədˈvaɪs
offer someone an opinion about what they should do or how they should act

gɪv sʌmwʌn dɪˈrekʃənz

to tell someone how to get to a place

gɪv əˈweɪ
to give something to someone without asking for any money

meɪk ə ˈfrend
to become friendly with someone

meɪk ə ˈdʒəʊk
to say something that is funny

meɪk ə nəʊt
to write something down or remember it carefully

meɪk sʌmwʌn ˈsmaɪl

to make someone's mouth curve up because they are happy

kɑːd
a small, rectangular piece of card or plastic, used to prove your identity or make purchases

rɪˈsiːt
a piece of paper or message proving that money, goods, or information have been received

əˈfɔːd
to have enough money to buy something

ˈbɒrəʊ
to use something that belongs to someone else and give it back later

kæʃ
money in any form

kɒst
If something costs a particular amount of money, you have to pay that in order to buy or do it.

get ə ˈləʊn
to borrow money from a bank

lend
to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting that they will then give it back to you

əʊ
to have to pay money back to someone
 seɪv ˈʌp fə
to keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future

spend (ˈmʌni) ɒn
to use money to buy or pay for something

ˈeɪnʃənt
from a long time ago

ˈkraʊdɪd
very full of people

ˈemp.ti
not containing any things or people

haɪ
having a large distance from the bottom to the top

hjuːdʒ
extremely large

ˈɪndɔː
happening, used, or existing in a building

ləʊ
near the ground, not high

mægˈnɪfɪsənt
very good or very beautiful

ˈmɒdən
using the newest ideas, design, technology, etc and not traditional

ˈnærəʊ
Narrow things measure a small distance from one side to the other.

ˈnɔɪzi
Noisy people or things make a lot of noise.

ˈɔːdɪnəri
not special, different, or unusual in any way

ˈaʊtdɔː
happening, used, or in a place that is outside and not inside a building

ˈpiːsfəl
quiet and calm

ˈprɪti
If a place or an object is pretty, it is pleasant to look at.

kwaɪət
without much noise or activity

ˈtaɪni
extremely small

ˈʌgli
unpleasant to look at

waɪd
measuring a long distance or longer than usual from one side to the other

belt
a long, thin piece of leather, cloth, or plastic that you wear around your waist
 buːt
a shoe that covers your foot and part of your leg

flæt ˈʃuːz
shoes with very low heels

get ə njuː ˈaʊtfɪt

to buy a new set of clothes

ɡlʌv
a piece of clothing which covers your fingers and hand

gəʊ tə ðə bjuːˈtɪʃənz
to go to a place where you can have your skin, hair, nails, etc. treated to make you look better

gəʊ tə ðə ˈheədresəz
to go to a place where you can have your hair washed, cut, coloured etc

ˈhændbæg
a bag carried by a woman with her money, keys, etc inside

hæv ə ˈʃeɪv
to cut the hair off your face and chin

ˈdʒʌmpə
a warm piece of clothing which covers the top of your body and is pulled on over your head

lʊk jɔː ˈbest

to look as attractive as possible

ˈnekləs
a piece of jewellery that you wear around your neck

ˈreɪŋkəʊt
a coat that you wear when it is raining

ʃɔːts
a very short pair of trousers that stop above the knee

sɒk
something that you wear on your foot inside your shoe

suːt
a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt that are made from the same material

ˈtreɪnəz
soft sports shoes

ˈʌndəweə
the clothes that you wear next to your skin, under your other clothes

weə sʌmθɪŋ ˈnaɪs

to wear attractive clothes

ˈbreɪslət
a piece of jewellery that you wear around your wrist

ˈɪərɪŋ
a piece of jewellery that you wear on your ear

haɪ ˈhiːlz
shoes with high parts under the back part of your foot

ˈsændəlz
light shoes with straps that you wear in warm weather
 skɑːf
a piece of cloth that you wear around your neck, head, or shoulders to keep warm or for decoration

ˈswetʃɜːt
a piece of clothing made of soft cotton which covers the top of your body and is pulled on over your head

taɪ
a long, thin piece of cloth that a man wears around his neck with a shirt

taɪts
a piece of women's clothing made of very thin material that covers the legs and bottom

tɒp
a piece of women's clothing worn on the upper part of the body

ˈtræksuːt
loose, comfortable clothes, usually trousers and a top, especially worn for exercising

dɪˈzaɪnə
someone who draws and plans how something will be made

ˈæktə
someone, especially a man, whose job is to perform in plays and films

bæŋk klɑːk
an employee of a bank who deals with customers, receives and pays out money, etc.

ˈbɪldə
someone who makes or repairs buildings as a job

ˈkeərə
someone who looks after a person who is young, old, or ill

kəmpjuːtə ˈprəʊgræmə
someone whose job is to write instructions for computers

ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪər
a person whose job is to design, build, repair or control machines, engines, or electrical equipment

ˈlɔɪə
someone whose job is to understand the law and deal with legal situations

mjuːˈzɪʃən
someone who plays a musical instrument, often as a job

pɒlɪˈtɪʃən
someone who works in politics, especially a member of the government

ˈpəʊstmən
a man who takes and brings letters and parcels as a job

ˈʃɒp əsɪstənt
someone whose job is selling things in a shop

ˈspeʃ.əl.ɪst
someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject

ˈtæk.si ˌdraɪ.vər
a person who drives a taxi as a job

dəʊnt ˈwʌr.i
used to tell someone not to worry

ɪt ˈdʌz.ənt ˈmæt.ər
used to say that something isn't important, or won't affect what happens
 ˈnev.ər maɪnd
used to tell someone not to worry about something because it is not important

nəʊ ˈprɒb.ləm
said to show that you will or can do what someone has asked you to

ˈæktrəs
a woman whose job is to perform in plays and films

ˈɑːkɪtekt
someone who designs buildings

ˈbæŋkə
someone who has an important job in a bank

biː selfɪmˈplɔɪd
to work for yourself not for a company

dɪəl wɪð piːpl evri ˈdeɪ

to meet and talk to people every day as part of your job

dɪəl wɪð sɪəriəs

to take action to solve important problems ˈprɒbləmz
ɜːn ə gʊd ˈsæləri
to get a lot of money from your job

ɪlekˈtrɪʃən
someone whose job is to put in, check, or repair electrical wires and equipment

ˈgɑːdənə
someone who works in a garden, growing plants and making it look attractive

hæv ə lɒt əv ˈskɪlz

to be good at doing a lot of things

hæv ə naɪs wɜːkɪŋ ɪn

to work in a place that is pleasant ˈvaɪrənmənt
meɪk ɪmpɔːtənt dɪ
to decide about things that are important ˈsɪʒənz
niːd gʊd kwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz
If you need good qualifications to do a job, you must pass a lot of exams.

niːd sevərəl jɪəz əv

If a job needs several years of training, you have to learn it for several years before you can do it well. ˈtreɪnɪŋ
ˈplʌmə
someone whose job is to repair or connect water pipes and things like toilets and baths

ˈpəʊstwʊmən
a female postman

ˈsaɪəntɪst
someone who studies science or works in science

wɜːk ɪn ə ˈtiːm
to work together with a group of people

wɜːk lɒŋ ˈaʊəz

to work for a long time every day

wɜːk wiːkˈendz
to work on Saturday and Sunday
 əˈkaʊntənt
someone whose job is to keep or examine the financial records of a company or organization

ˈheədresə
someone whose job is to wash, cut, colour, etc people's hair

aɪˈti: wɜːkə
someone who works with computers and other electronic equipment

ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst
someone whose job is to write articles for newspapers and magazines

vet
someone whose job is to give medical care to animals that are ill or hurt

əˈraɪv ət
to get to a place

ˈɑːsk əbaʊt
to say something to someone as a question

ˈɑːsk fə
to say to someone that you want them to give you something or do something for you

ˈbɒrəʊ frəm
to use something that belongs to someone else and give it back later

ˈkɒnsəntreɪt ɒn
to think very carefully about something you are doing and nothing else

ˈdɪəl wɪð
to take action in order to achieve something or solve a problem

ˈlɪsən tə
to give attention to something in order to hear them

ˈlʊk ət
to turn your eyes in the direction of something so that you can see it

ˈpeɪ fə
to give money to someone in order to buy something from them

ˈspend ɒn
to use money to buy or pay for something

ˈtɔːk tə
to say things to someone

ˈθɪŋk əbaʊt
to use your mind to imagine a situation

ˈθɪŋk əv
to use your mind to produce an idea or a solution

ˈweɪt fə
to not do something until something else happens

rɪˈlækst
feeling happy and comfortable because nothing is worrying you

rɪˈlæksɪŋ
making you feel relaxed

əˈmeɪzd
extremely surprised
 əˈmeɪzɪŋ
very good

əˈnɔɪd
slightly angry

əˈnɔɪɪŋ
making you feel annoyed

kənˈfjuːzd
unable to think clearly or to understand something

kənˈfjuːzɪŋ
difficult to understand

dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd
unhappy because someone or something was not as good as you hoped or expected, or because something did not happen

dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ
making you feel disappointed

ɪmˈbærəst
feeling ashamed or shy

ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ
making you feel embarrassed

ɪkˈsaɪtɪd
feeling very happy and enthusiastic

ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ
making you feel very happy and enthusiastic

ˈfraɪtənd
afraid or nervous

ˈfraɪtənɪŋ
making you feel afraid or nervous

ˈɪntrəstɪd
wanting to give your attention to something and discover more about it

ˈɪntrəstɪŋ
Someone or something that is interesting keeps your attention because they are unusual, exciting, or have lots of ideas.

ʃɒkt
very surprised and upset

ˈʃɒkɪŋ
very surprising and upsetting

səˈpraɪzd
feeling surprise because something has happened that you did not expect

səˈpraɪzɪŋ
not expected and making someone feel surprised

taɪəd
feeling that you want to rest or sleep

ˈtaɪərɪŋ
making you feel tired

get ə ˈdʒɒb
to be given a job
 get ən ˈɒfə
to be told that you can have a job if you want it

get dɪˈvɔːst
to officially stop being married

ɡet ˈmær.id
to legally become someone's wife or husband

get ˈəʊld
to become old

get ˈpeɪd
to receive money for doing a job

get ˈrɪtʃ
to start to have a lot of money

ɡet səˈpɔːt
to receive help emotionally or in a practical way

ɡet wɜːk
to start doing a job or a piece of work

hæv ˈtʃɪl.drən
to start a family

læk ɒv
the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it

biː əˈlɜː.dʒɪk
to have an allergy

biː əʊvəˈweɪt
to be too heavy or too fat

iːt ə helθi ˈdaɪət

to eat food that is good for you

ˈfɪt.nəs ˈprəʊ.ɡræm
a plan of activities to be done to improve physical strength and health

get ˈfɪt
to become healthy, especially by doing exercise

hæv ən ˈælədʒi
to have a medical condition in which you become ill if you eat or touch a particular thing

ˈhɑːt dɪˌziːz
a medical condition affecting the heart

kiːp ɪn ˈʃeɪp
to stay healthy and physically strong

pʊt ɒn ˈweɪt
to become fatter and heavier

stres
great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition

ˈsʌf.ər frɒm
to experience physical or mental pain as a result of an illness or condition

ə ˈbrəʊ.kən leɡ
an injury to the leg involving a broken bone
 ə kəʊld
a common infection, especially in the nose and throat

ə ræʃ
a lot of small red spots on the skin

ə ˈtem.prə.tʃər
a higher body temperature than normal, causing illness

ˈbæk.eɪk
a pain in your back

ɡet ə prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən
to receive a doctor’s written direction for taking medicine, or the medicine itself

ɡəʊ tuː ðə ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl

to go to a place to be treated and taken care of by doctors and nurses, when ill or injured

hæv æn ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən
to have a procedure to repair, remove, or replace an unhealthy or damaged part of the body

hæv tests
to receive a medical examination to find out how healthy a part of the body is

pʊt ɒn kriːm
to apply a soft, thick substance that you rub into your skin

ˈstʌm.ək ˌeɪk
pain in your stomach

teɪk pɪls / ˈmed.ɪ.sən

to consume a substance as treatment for illness or injury

ðə fluː
a common infectious illness that causes fever and headache

ˈæl.ə.dʒi
a condition that makes a person develop illness after contact with certain foods or substances

ˈek.sə.saɪz
physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy

dʒɪm
a place or club where you can go to exercise using machines, weights, and other equipment

hɜːt
to feel pain in a part of your body, or to injure someone or cause them pain

peɪn
a feeling of physical suffering caused by injury or illness

ˈprɒb.ləm
a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved

ˈtæb.lət
a small, solid piece of medicine

gɪv ˈʌp
to stop doing something, especially something that is bad for you

ɒn ə ˈdaɪət
eating less food than usual in order to become thinner

get ə ˈpleɪs
to get an opportunity to go to a college, university, etc
 get ˈbetə
to stop being ill

get ɪnˈgeɪdʒd
to make an agreement to get married

get ˈɪl
to start to not feel well or to get a disease

get ɪn ˈtʌtʃ
to communicate with someone by telephoning them or writing to them

get ɒn ˈwel
to like someone and be friendly with them

get tə ˈnəʊ
to start to be familiar with someone

get təˈgeðə
to spend time with someone or to start a relationship with someone

ˈælbəm
several songs or pieces of music on a CD, a record, etc

ˈɑːkɪtektʃə
the design and style of buildings

klæsɪkəl ˈmjuːzɪk
serious music by people like Mozart and Stravinsky

ˈnɒvəl
a book that tells a story about imaginary people and events

ˈpeɪntɪŋ
a picture that someone has painted

ˈfəʊtəgrɑːf
a picture produced with a camera

ˈpəʊɪm
a piece of writing, especially one that has short lines and uses words that sound the same

ˈskʌlptʃə
a piece of art that is made from stone, wood, clay, etc

bɪld
to make something by putting bricks or other materials together

fɪlm
a story shown in moving pictures, shown at the cinema or on television

peɪnt
to produce a picture of something or someone using paint

pleɪ
to be a character in a film or play

ˈpʌb.lɪʃ
to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine

sel
to give something to someone else in return for money

teɪk ə ˈfəʊ.tə.ɡrɑːf
to take a picture using a camera
 tiːˈviː sɪəriːz
a group of TV programmes that have the same main characters or deal with the same subject

raɪt
to create a book, story, article, etc or a piece of music

əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz
to tell someone that you are sorry for causing them problems or unhappiness

ɪkˈskjuːs
a reason that you give to explain why you did something wrong

fɒlt
a mistake, especially something for which you are to blame

faɪn
good or good enough; healthy and well

meɪk æn ɪkˈskjuːs
to come up with a reason why you did something wrong, often dishonestly

ˈbeɪs ɒn
If you base something on facts or ideas, you use those facts or ideas to develop it.

dɪˈzaɪn
to draw or plan something before making it

drɔː
to make a picture of something or someone with a pencil or pen

rɪˈkɔːd
to store sounds or moving pictures using electronic equipment to be heard or seen later

æθˈletɪks
the sports which include running, jumping, and throwing

ˈaɪs hɒki
a game played on ice in which two teams try to hit a small hard object into a goal using long curved sticks

ˈrɒk klaɪmɪŋ
the activity of climbing rocks and mountains, often using ropes

ˈskeɪtbɔːdɪŋ
the activity of moving while standing on a board with wheels

ˈsɜːfɪŋ
the sport of riding on a wave on a special board

ˈvɒlibɔːl
a game in which two teams use their hands to hit a ball over a net

daɪˈrekt
to tell the actors in a film or play what to do

gɒlf
a game on grass where players try to hit a small ball into a series of holes using a long, thin stick

dʒɪmˈnæstɪks
a sport in which you do physical exercises on the floor and on different pieces of equipment, often in competitions

ˈaɪs skeɪtɪŋ
the activity or sport of moving across ice using ice skates

ˈdʒɒgɪŋ
the activity of running at a slow, regular speed, especially as a form of exercise
 ˈskuːbə daɪvɪŋ
a sport in which you swim under water using special equipment for breathing

ˈsnəʊbɔːdɪŋ
a sport in which you stand on a large board and move over snow

skwɒʃ
a sport in which two people hit a small rubber ball against the four walls of a room

ˈwɪndsɜːfɪŋ
a sport in which you sail across water by standing on a board and holding onto a large sail

ˈjəʊgə
exercises from India, which involve bending and stretching your body

ɑːt
the making or study of paintings, drawings, etc

ˈbɪznɪs mænɪdʒmənt
the study of how to run a business

ˈdrɑːmə
plays and acting generally

edjʊˈkeɪʃən
the process of teaching and learning in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this

endʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ
the work of an engineer, or the study of this work

lɔː
the subject or job of understanding and dealing with the official laws of a country

ˈmedɪsən
the science of curing and preventing illness and injury

saɪˈkɒlədʒi
the study of the human mind and feelings

feɪl ən ɪɡˈzæm
to not be successful in an exam

get ləʊ ˈɡreɪdz/ˈmɑːks

to get a bad score in a test, exercise, etc

hænd ɪn ən ˈeseɪ
to give an essay to your teacher

pɑːs ən ɪɡˈzæm
to be successful in an exam

rɪˈvaɪz
to study a subject before you take a test

teɪk ˈnəʊts
to write words to help you remember something

raɪt ən ˈeseɪ
to do a piece of writing about a particular subject, especially at school, university, etc

əˈreɪndʒ
to make the necessary plans and preparations for something to happen

əˈvɔɪd
to stay away from a person, place, situation, etc
 dɪˈsaɪd
to choose something after thinking about several possibilities

ɪnˈdʒɔɪ
If you enjoy something, it gives you pleasure

fəˈget
to not remember to do something

lɜːn
to get knowledge or skill in a new subject or activity

lʌv
to enjoy something very much or have a strong interest in something

ˈmæn.ɪdʒ
to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult

mɪs
to feel sad about someone that you do not see now or something that you do not have or do now

niːd
to have to have something, or to want something very much

ˈprɒm.ɪs
to tell someone that you will certainly do something

rekəˈmend
to advise someone that something should be done

rɪˈgret
to feel sorry about a situation, especially something that you wish you had not done

stɑːt
to begin doing something

ˈθɪŋk əbaʊt
to have something in your mind

wɒnt
to hope to have or do something, or to wish for something

əˈveɪ.lə.bəl
able to be obtained, used, or reached

kɔːl
to use a phone to talk to someone

kɔːl bæk
to phone someone again, or to phone someone who called you earlier

kəˈnekt ðə kɔːl
to make it possible for someone to communicate by telephone

ɡet / hæv ˈnʌm.bər

to have or be given somebody's phone number

ˈpɒs.ə.bəl
able to be done or achieved, or able to exist

pʊt θruː
to connect a person using a phone to the person they want to speak to

spiːk
to have a conversation with someone
 teɪk ə ˈmes.ɪdʒ
to pass on a short piece of information for somebody else who is not available

du: ə dɪˈgriː ɪn
to do a qualification that you get at the end of a university course

get gʊd ˈɡreɪdz /ˈmɑːks

to get a high score in a test, exercise, etc

get ɪntə juːnɪˈvɜːsɪti

to be allowed to go to a university

əˈgriː
to decide something with someone

dɪˈslaɪk
to not like someone or something

ɪˈmædʒɪn
to create an idea or picture of something in your mind

rɪˈfjuːz
to say that you will not do or accept something

siːm
to give the effect of being

kæri ˈɒn
to continue doing something

hænd ˈɪn
to give something to someone in a position of authority

lʊk ˈɑːftə
to take care of someone or something by keeping them healthy or in a good condition

pʊt ˈɒf
to decide or arrange to do something at a later time

tʃɔɪs
the things or people you can choose from

tʃuːz
to decide which thing you want

kəmˈpleɪn
to say that something is wrong or that you are annoyed about something

kəmˈpleɪnt
when someone says that something is wrong or not satisfactory

dɪˈsaɪd
to choose something after thinking about several possibilities

dɪˈsɪʒən
a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities

dɪˈlɪvə
to take things such as letters, parcels, or goods to a person or place

dɪˈlɪvəri
when someone takes things such as letters, parcels, or goods to a person or place

dɪˈskraɪb
to say what someone or something is like
 dɪˈskrɪpʃən
something that tells you what someone or something is like

ɪnˈdʒɔɪ
If you enjoy something, it gives you pleasure

ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt
when you enjoy something

ɪkˈspleɪn
to make something clear or easy to understand by giving reasons for it or details about it

ekspləˈneɪʃən
the details or reasons that someone gives to make something clear or easy to understand

kjuː
a row of people waiting for something, one behind the other

kjuː
to stand in a row in order to wait for something

tʃeɪndʒ ðeər maɪnd

to form a new opinion or make a decision about something that is different from your old one

ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ
to take something back to a shop where it was bought and get something else instead

ˈriː.fʌnd
an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with a product or service that you have bought

rɪˈpleɪs
to change something that is old, damaged, lost, etc. for something newer or better

rɪˈtɜːn
to send, take, give, put, etc. something back to where it came from

raɪt əˈweɪ
immediately

ˈsɒr.i
feeling sadness, sympathy, or disappointment

ɡəʊ raʊnd
to visit someone in their home

breɪk ˈʌp
to stop having a relationship

kʌm ˈraʊnd
to go to someone's house

ˈfiːl laɪk
to want something

dʒɔɪn ˈɪn
to become involved in an activity with other people

pɑːs ˈɒn
to tell someone something that someone else has told you

tɜːn ˈdaʊn
to refuse an offer or request

ˈæk.ʃən ˌfɪlm
a type of film in which a lot of exciting things happen
 ˈbʊk.ʃɒp
a shop or website where books are sold

fɪlm ˈpəʊ.stər
a large printed picture or photograph used to advertise a film

saɪənts ˈfɪkʃən
stories about life in the future or in other parts of the universe

ˈsaʊnd.træk
the sounds, especially the music, of a film, or a separate recording of this

æksɪˈdentəli
happening because of an accident

əˈmeɪzɪŋli
used to emphasize something

əz ɪkˈspektɪd
If something happens as expected, it happens in the way that people thought it would.

baɪ ˈtʃɑːns
because of luck or without being planned

ˈfɔːtʃənətli
happening because of good luck

ˈlʌkəli
because of good luck

ɒn ˈpɜːpəs
intentionally

səˈpraɪzɪŋli
in a way that is surprising

ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli
used to say that you wish something was not true or that something had not happened

daʊn ðə ˈkɒr.ɪ.dɔːr
along a passage in a building

ˌdaʊnˈsteəz
to or on a lower floor of a building, especially the ground floor

ɒn ðə (ˌsek.ənd) ˈflɔːr
used to indicate how many levels above ground level a room or set of rooms is

ˈəʊ.vər ðeər
(to, at, or in) that place

raʊnd ðə ˈkɔː.nər
very near here

streɪt əˈhed
in front; continuing forwards in one direction

teɪk ðə lɪft
to use a carrying device to move from one floor of a building to another

θruː
from one end or side of something to the other

əˈdres bʊk
a book in which you keep a list of names and addresses
 ˈbʊkʃelf
a shelf for holding books

ˈbred naɪf
a long, sharp knife that has a row of sharp points along one edge, and is used to cut bread

kɑː ˈdɔː
the door of a car

ˈkɑː pɑːk
a place where vehicles can be parked

sɪti ˈsentə
the central part of a city

ˈkɒfi kʌp
a cup for drinking coffee

kəmˈpjuːtə geɪm
a game that is played on a computer, in which the pictures that appear on the screen are controlled by pressing keys or moving a joystick

kəmˈpjuːtə skriːn
the screen of a computer

ˈkiː rɪŋ
a metal ring used for keeping keys together

kɪtʃən ˈdɔː
the door to a kitchen

ˈmaʊntɪn klaɪmɪŋ
the activity of climbing or walking up mountains

ˈmaʊntɪntɒp
the top of a mountain

ˈrɒk klaɪmɪŋ
the activity of climbing rocks and mountains, often using ropes

ˈʃuː ʃɒp
a shop where shoes are sold

ˈʃɒpɪŋ sentə
a place where a lot of shops have been built close together

ˈtiːbæg
a small paper bag with dried leaves inside, used for making tea

ˈtiːkʌp
a cup that you drink tea from

telɪˈvɪʒən prəʊgræm
a programme that is shown on TV

tiːˈviː skriːn
the screen of a television

tiːˈviː stɑː
a famous actor who is in television programmes

ˈvɪd.i.əʊ ˌɡeɪm
a game in which the player controls moving pictures on a screen by pressing buttons

ˈbɒtl tɒp
a circular piece of metal used to close a bottle of beer or a fizzy drink
 ˈkæʃ məʃi:n
a machine, usually in a wall outside a bank, that you can get money from using a plastic card

ˈkɪtʃən naɪf
a sharp knife used for cooking

ˈrəʊd saɪn
a notice by the side of a road that gives information, directions or a warning

ˈrɒk stɑː
a famous rock musician

ˈʃɒpɪŋ bæg
any bag intended to carry things bought in shops, especially one bought for this purpose and used many times

ˈstriːt laɪt
a light on a tall post next to a street

ˈtɪkɪt ɒfɪs
a place where you buy tickets, for example for the theatre

biː
a flying insect that has a yellow and black body and makes honey

ˈkæməl
a large animal that lives in the desert and has one or two raised parts on its back

gəˈrɪlə
a big, black, hairy animal, like a large monkey

məˈskiːtəʊ
a small flying insect that sucks your blood, sometimes causing disease

ˈpærət
a tropical bird with a curved beak and colourful feathers that can be taught to copy what people say

ˈspaɪdə
a small creature with eight long legs which catches insects in a web

ˈtaɪgə
a large wild cat that has yellow fur with black lines on it

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

ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li
without any doubt

ˌdɪs.əˈɡriː
to not have the same opinion, idea, etc.

ɪɡˈzækt.li
in a complete and correct way

raɪt
correct

truː
correct or accurate

ˈkɒnfɪdənt
certain about your ability to do things well

kriˈeɪtɪv
good at thinking of new ideas or using imagination to create new and unusual things
 iːziˈɡəʊɪŋ
relaxed and not easily upset or worried

feə
treating everyone in the same way, so that no one has an advantage

fʌn
enjoyable or entertaining

ˈpeɪʃənt
able to stay calm and not get angry, especially when something takes a long time

ˈsɪəriəs
A serious person is quiet and does not laugh often

ʃaɪ
not confident, especially about meeting or talking to new people

ˈsəʊʃəbl
Someone who is sociable enjoys being with people and meeting new people.

strɪkt
A strict person makes sure that children or people working for them behave well and does not allow them to break any rules.

ˈæŋkʃəs
worried and nervous

ˈkeələs
not giving enough attention to what you are doing

ˈfʌni
making you smile or laugh

ˈdʒenərəs
giving other people a lot of money, presents, or time in a kind way

ˈɒnɪst
not likely to lie, cheat, or steal

rɪˈlaɪəbl
able to be trusted or believed

ˈselfɪʃ
caring only about yourself and not other people

ˈsensɪbl
showing good judgment
Example

The party's all right, but the music's a bit boring.

We saw an awful film.

The party's alright, but the music's a bit boring.

The pizza is delicious.

It's a perfect day for a party.

It's a really strange story.

I absolutely hate rude people.

I always have coffee with my breakfast.

I love rock music, but I especially like the Rolling

Stones.
I think Facebook is fairly good.

I generally text my friends.

I hardly ever send postcards.

I mainly see my family at weekends.

I have never been to Australia.

I normally enjoy horror films, but this one was awful!

I often get lost in big cities.

I particularly enjoy getting letters.

I’m pretty sure my mum can’t use Skype.

She rarely takes her family out for dinner - only when
it's her birthday.
I’m really into blogs.

I sometimes work from home.

I usually go swimming on Saturdays.

By the way, I'm going out later.

Nothing is cheap these days.

I thought the food was quite good.

The room looks amazing

The fruit salad is gorgeous!

The weather's horrible today.

The weather's lovely today.

It's very rude to arrive so late.

Perhaps he has a serious problem.

What a silly game this is!

The carpet's a bit ugly.

We collected our suitcases from the arrivals hall.

He had short dark hair, a hat and sunglasses.

Remember to wear suntan lotion on the ship.

I took the bus to school.

For long trips we go by car.

My parents have gone on a coach trip.

I prefer to travel on foot where I can.

I will be travelling to Spain by plane.

My favourite way to travel is by train.

We booked all of our accommodation online.

We bought souvenirs for our friends and family.

When we arrived, we checked into our luxury hotel and

unpacked our luggage.
The second week, we checked out of our hotel and
stayed in a hostel.
We did some sightseeing. The castles and gardens were
gorgeous!
We exchanged some money at the bank.

We needed to get a visa from the embassy before we

travelled.
We went away on holiday for three weeks.

We had a great adventure and we didn’t want to come

home.
The second week, we checked out of our hotel and
stayed in a hostel.
The third week we stayed on a campsite by the beach.

When we arrived, we checked into our luxury hotel and

unpacked our luggage.
We needed to get a visa from the embassy before we
travelled.
We boarded a train to Paris.

My car broke down on the motorway.

We changed at Strasbourg.

There was a delay at the station.

We got lost in the city centre.

We got to Paris at seven thirty.

A kind man gave us a lift to Frankfurt.

I had a crash on the drive to work.

We hitchhiked across Germany.

We landed on time in Berlin.

There was a long queue at the ticket office.

They missed their train.

We set off in June.

There was a strike so there were no buses.

We took off late from London.

There was something wrong with the plane.

The traffic jam went on for miles down the road.

We travelled around Europe last year.

There was a lot of turbulence during the flight.

I put a bottle of water in my backpack.

You can get foreign currency at the bank.

We were sitting outside a café, reading the guidebook.

The GPS wasn't working so we bought a map.

You can get a new passport at the embassy.

Brian only had £400 in his bank account.

I found this dress at a bargain price.

Brian asked the shop assistant for a discount but she

said no.
Carol paid back the £700 pounds.

I bought a shirt in the sale last week.

When Brian got home he found a special offer online.

One day Carol and Fay went shopping in the sales.

That was the nicest thing a stranger has ever done for
me.
I have been to Haiti three times to do volunteer work.

The boy is doing really well at school.

You should give someone who looks sad a hug.

I gave the waitress a big tip.

He gave me some advice which really helped me.

I often give people directions.

I give away my old clothes to charity.

A few weeks ago, I made a new friend.

I try to make a joke when people are bored.

She made a note of what they'd agreed.

I bought everyone drinks and made them smile.

I'd like to pay by card, please.

Would you like your receipt?

Brian couldn’t afford the camera.

Fay offered to lend Carol some money, so she borrowed

£100.
Carol saw some shoes she loved, but she didn’t have any
cash.
Brian saw a great camera but it cost £499.

Carol got a loan for £1000 from the bank.

Fay offered to lend Carol some money, so she borrowed

£100.
Carol owed Fay £700.
Brian was saving up for a camera.

Carol spent a lot of money on shoes.

Stonehenge is an ancient monument in Wiltshire in

England.
The palace is nice but it’s so crowded.

The park is empty at that time of day.

The hills in the South of England are quite high.

It’s a huge park so it’s always really nice.

I’ve arranged to meet my friend at an indoor shopping

mall in Santa Monica.
The hills here are quite low.

The city has some magnificent buildings.

This street has a lot of cool, modern buildings.

The streets in the old part of town are very narrow.

The theatre is crowded and noisy.

We’ve stopped for lunch at an ordinary LA diner.

We’ve decided to celebrate with coffee and cake at my

favourite outdoor café near the beach.
I love this time of the day as it’s so peaceful and quiet
down on Venice Beach.
Everyone goes to look at the pretty flowers.

I love this time of the day as it’s so peaceful and quiet

down on Venice Beach.
He lives in a tiny house.

The new building opposite the university is ugly.

This road isn't wide enough for a bus.

He wore brown trousers with a red belt.

I bought my boots from the new shoe shop opposite the
café.
Bring flat shoes for walking around town.

I’m going to go shopping and get a new outfit.

It was a really cold day, so she decided to put on her

scarf and gloves.
She has very long nails so she often goes to the
beautician's.
I need a haircut so I’m going to the hairdresser's this
afternoon.
The old lady lost her handbag in the park.

He should have a shave before he grows a beard.

You will need a jumper in the evenings.

I want to look my best because all my family is coming.

Shall I wear the gold bracelet and necklace or the black

one?
It's very cloudy - I'll take my raincoat.

She is wearing shorts and sandals.

We wear long blue socks for school.

Giles is going to buy himself a new suit.

She wears trainers for running.

Make sure you take clean underwear.

It’s an expensive restaurant so please wear something

nice.
Shall I wear the gold bracelet and necklace or the black
one?
How about these earrings? They’re really beautiful.

I’ve found a gorgeous red dress and matching high

heels.
She is wearing shorts and sandals.
It was a really cold day, so she decided to put on her
scarf and gloves.
He wore jeans and a sweatshirt.

He always wears a tie when he goes for a job interview.

I wore a skirt and black tights.

I need a top to wear with this skirt.

I’m going to put my tracksuit on and go for a run.

I work for a number of companies as a book designer.

We will still need actors and musicians to entertain us.

My friend works as a bank clerk in the city.

Someone suggested I train to be a builder.

We’ll need carers to look after us in old age.

My sister is a computer programmer.

She has a job as a software engineer.

We need lawyers to argue for us.

We will still need actors and musicians to entertain us.

We need politicians to make the big decisions for us.

Some postmen might lose their jobs, because people

will send everything by email in the future.
There won't be many jobs for shop assistants because
more people will shop online.
I think this issue needs a specialist.

The taxi driver who took us to the airport was very

sociable.
Don't worry if you're too busy to come.

It doesn't matter if we're late because we haven't

booked for a certain time.
Oh, never mind about missing dinner, it wasn't that
important.
I can do that for you, no problem.

She's a TV actress.

I decided to study to become an architect.

Bankers often earn a lot of money.

I’m self-employed, which means I work on my own and

not in a team.
I'm a shop assistant, so I deal with people every day.

The engineers sometimes have to deal with serious

problems.
When I’m busy I can earn a very good salary.

We need an electrician to fix the lights.

My grandparents have a gardener now.

Doctors need to have a lot of skills.

I can work at home, so I can say that I have a really

nice working environment!
Managers have to make important decisions for the
company.
You need good qualifications to be a lawyer.

You need several years of training to be a vet.

The plumber came to fix the sink.

The postwoman comes early in the morning.

Tim Berners-Lee was the scientist who invented the

World Wide Web.
I’ve always liked working in a team.

When I’m very busy I have to work long hours.

I sometimes have to work weekends.

My father's an accountant.

I'm a hairdresser and I work in a very fashionable

salon.
Are you an IT worker?

Martin Lewis is a British journalist, TV presenter and

writer.
When I was little, I wanted to be a vet because I loved
looking after animals.
We arrived at the check-in desk after the plane had left.

Who can you ask about problems at school or work?

You should ask for a few days off.

Don’t borrow money from friends because it causes

problems.
What stops you concentrating on your work?

What is a problem you have to deal with every day?

Do you listen to music while you clean?

How often do you look at your phone?

He paid for his friend's meal.

Only spend money on things you really need.

Talk to a doctor about how you feel.

Do you think about your work at weekends?

You should think of ways to save energy.

You should wait for the sales to buy expensive things.

Customers should feel relaxed and get excellent service.

We spend a lot of our time in the swimming pool - it's

so relaxing!
Everyone was amazed by the fireworks.
The fireworks looked amazing.

Magda was annoyed by the music from the neighbour’s

flat.
The music from the neighbour’s flat was really
annoying.
Andreas was very confused by the road signs.

The road signs were really confusing.

Will was very disappointed by his present.

Will’s birthday present was very disappointing.

Liza was embarrassed by her boyfriend’s dancing.

Liza’s boyfriend’s dancing was embarrassing.

It’s my first time at a premiere so I’m so excited.

The football match was very exciting.

Mehmet was frightened of the animals.

Mehmet thought the animals were frightening.

Tracy isn’t very interested in computer games.

It was interesting to learn about sharks.

They were shocked when they got the bill for the meal.

Their behaviour was very shocking.

Anita was surprised to get the news from her sister.

Anita got some surprising news from her sister.

Sara was tired after a long day at work.

Sara had a really tiring day at work.

I would love to get a job as a designer.

You could work as a waiter until you get an offer from
a design company.
My parents got divorced last year.

They got married last year.

I want to live in a hot country when I get old.

I don’t get paid for the first month so I can’t afford to

go out for a while.
Rivaldo got rich from playing football.

I got support from a therapist.

I struggled to get work for a few months after finishing

school.
I'd like to have children in the future.

The doctor said she had a lack of vitamin D.

I am allergic to some food.

After my holiday, I was five kilos overweight.

I never do any exercise but I’m thin because I eat a

healthy diet.
My fitness programme has been working well.

She doesn't need to go to the gym to lose weight and

get fit.
I have two allergies – animal hair and bee stings.

The doctor said he had heart disease.

I’m very healthy – I keep in shape by running every day.

It’s easy to put on weight if you work in an office and

don’t get any exercise.
She has been suffering from stress.

He has been suffering from his illness for many years.

Unfortunately she has a broken leg.

I don't want to catch a cold.

You might be allergic to something if you've got a rash.

He's had a temperature for three days.

I have really bad backache.

He said I should get a prescription for medication.

He said he was going to the hospital to visit his

grandmother.
He is going to have an operation next month.

The doctor advised I have some tests to find out what

the problem was.
You should put on some cream to help your skin heal.

She has been complaining of a bad stomach ache.

You need to take your pills if you want to get better.

My brother came down with the flu last week.

Do you have any allergies?

I try to do regular exercise to keep fit.

I sometimes go to the gym and work out.

My head really hurts.

I've had pain in my back for a week.

The doctor asked him what the problem was.

She was advised to take tablets for the pain.

He decided to give up smoking, because it was a very

expensive habit.
She’s on a diet again – this time she’s only eating bread
and carrots for a week.
Ted studied hard at school and got a place at
university.
I hope you get better soon.

They decided they wanted to spend their lives together,

so they got engaged.
I hardly ever get ill.

One day Ted saw Sylvia’s photo in a newspaper and

decided to get in touch with her again.
I really get on well with my new colleagues.

While he was at university he got to know Sylvia,

another student on his course.
They soon got together and were a very happy couple.

All the songs on the album 'Thriller' were written by

Michael Jackson.
I don’t really like the architecture in my town.

I like listening to classical music.

A Tale of Two Cities' is the most popular novel of all

time.
The Mona Lisa is the world's most famous painting.

He took a photograph of his son.

I can still remember a poem I wrote when I was a child.

There’s a famous sculpture in an art gallery near

where I live.
They built this building 100 years ago.

The 'Shawshank Redemption' is an extremely popular

film.
The Mona Lisa was painted by Michelangelo.

The main character in 'The Shawshank Redemption'

was played by Morgan Freeman.
The book was published in several languages.

I saw somebody selling their own paintings yesterday.

This photograph was taken in 1932.

I watch a lot of TV like 'Game of Thrones'.

All the songs on the album 'Thriller' were written by

Michael Jackson.
He apologised for missing my party.

I don't believe her excuse for being late.

Don't worry, it's not your fault.

It's fine if we have to rearrange.

You don't need to make an excuse.

The 2012 Batman film 'The Dark Knight Rises' was

based on the book 'A Tale of Two Cities'.
Casa Milà was designed by Salvador Dalí.

I want to learn how to draw.

He recorded an album last year.

In my opinion, the best part of the Olympic Games is the

athletics.
I think that the most popular sport in Canada is ice
hockey.
My uncle sometimes goes rock climbing in the
mountains.
This hill is really good for skateboarding.

Bondi Beach in Sydney is a great place to go surfing.

Why don’t we play volleyball when we go to the beach?

Game of Thrones is directed by Peter Jackson, director

of Lord of the Rings.
My grandparents play golf twice a week.

My sister does gymnastics.

In New York, you can go ice skating in Central Park in

the winter.
I can’t run very fast, but I like jogging.
Have you ever been scuba diving in the sea?

I’m not very good at skiing, but I love snowboarding –

it’s great fun!
We have a squash court at work.

The beaches in Wales are often very windy, so they’re

good for windsurfing.
When I’m stressed, I do yoga. It helps me to relax.

He did a degree in art and now he does beautiful

drawings for children’s books.
If you want to become a manager in a large company,
you should do a degree in business management.
He went to university to study drama and then got a
job as an actor.
She’s doing a degree in education because she wants to
become a teacher.
She studied engineering at university and now she’s
helping to design a new bridge across the River
Thames.
If you study law at university, you will learn everything
about our legal system.
If you want to become a doctor, you’ll probably have to
study medicine for five years at university.
He was really interested in other people and how they
think so he decided to study psychology.
My brother never failed an exam.

Because of his hard work, he good marks at university.

He only handed an essay in late once.

He passed his history exam.

I’m revising for my final exams in Psychology at the

moment.
He always took a lot of notes during his classes.

He had to write a lot of essays but he was a good

student.
They arranged to meet in the evening.

She avoids eating spicy food.

He decided to leave university to study acting.

Johnny Depp doesn't enjoy being famous.

He forgot to go to the supermarket.

Salma learned to speak English quickly.

He loved using the family video camera.

She managed to keep going even though she was tired.

She missed living by the sea.

He needed to find his passport before his holiday.

He promised her they could get a pet soon.

He recommended ordering the cake.

He regretted wearing a suit.

He wanted a job so that he could start saving money

for film equipment.
Peter Jackson saw the 1933 film King Kong, and from
that moment he was always thinking about making
films.
He wanted to get out of school and into a job.

Are you available to talk?

My mother called me yesterday.

Sorry, I'll have to call you back.

He waited while she connected the call.

Can I have your number?

I'm afraid that won't be possible.

I'll just put you through to him.

He just wanted to speak to her.

Can I take a message for you?

My brother's dream was to do a degree in physics.

He promised to buy her a tablet if she got good grades

in her exams.
My brother really wanted to get into university.

They agreed to change tables.

He really disliked travelling by train.

He imagined being somewhere warmer.

She refused to discuss the matter.

The shop seemed to be closed.

I think you should carry on driving.

We handed in the money we found to the police station.

She's looking after a lost cat.

We had to put off the dinner.

Do you have a good choice of shops where you live?

I don't know which book to choose.

We complained about the food.

When was the last time you made a complaint in a

shop?
I can't decide what to wear.

What’s the worst decision you’ve ever made when

buying something?
The postman delivers our letters in the morning.

Have you ever had a problem with the delivery of

something you bought?
Can you describe the man you saw?
Have you ever bought something online that was
different from the description when it arrived?
I don't enjoy classical music.

He gets a lot of enjoyment from sport.

The programme explained the causes of the First World

War.
If I were you, I’d ask for a refund, and an explanation,
too.
If you shop online, there are no queues to deal with.

Does it annoy you when you have to queue in a shop?

She changed her mind about the high heels.

He was able to exchange his T-shirt for a different

colour.
They gave me a full refund because the skirt didn't fit.

I want to replace my lamp with one that isn't broken.

I took the dress back to the shop to return it.

I'll come round right away!

I'm sorry that you feel upset.

I am going round to my friend's house later.

They used to go out with each other, but they broke up.

She came round to ask for some advice.

It was a really sunny day and he felt like an ice cream.

The game looked like fun, so I joined in.

He passed on the message as soon as he saw her.

He turned down the invitation, because he had too

much work.
Action films are my favourite.
My favourite bookshop closed recently.

The film poster shows the lead actor in space.

I love reading science fiction books.

Animated films often have good soundtracks.

While they were moving the furniture around, they

accidentally broke my computer screen.
He didn’t train very hard for his first marathon, but
amazingly, he finished in just under three hours.
The president was very popular so, as expected, he won
the election.
I found these old letters from my uncle by chance.

I didn’t have enough money to pay the taxi driver, but

fortunately, my friend had five euros to lend me.
My grandmother fell over again yesterday, but luckily,
she didn't break her arm this time.
Look, I didn’t break your phone on purpose.

Juliane had a broken bone in her neck and cuts to her

arms, but surprisingly, she could still walk.
We got to the airport on time, but unfortunately, our
flight was delayed.
If you go down the corridor you'll find my office.

The basement is downstairs.

The bedroom is on the second floor.

The museum is over there, next to the park.

The bathroom is just round the corner.

The school is straight ahead.

You can take the lift to the third floor.

The reception is just through the main doors.

I think I wrote his phone number in my address book.

There is a bookshelf in the sitting room.

I want to make a sandwich - where is the bread knife?

Can you open the car door for me, please?

When we arrived at the station, my uncle was waiting

for us in the car park.
There's a big car park near the city centre.

Can you get out some coffee cups, please?

My brother loves playing computer games.

They accidentally broke my computer screen.

I found a key ring with the name Terry on it.

She opened the kitchen door.

She enjoys going mountain climbing.

There was a great view from the mountaintop.

I’m afraid of heights, so I don’t want to go rock

climbing.
He works in a shoe shop.

If you want a really good choice of shops, you should go

to the new shopping centre near the motorway.
Do we have any teabags?

She put some teacups on the table.

We watched a television programme about Canada.

Everyone stared at the TV screen.

He is a TV star in Denmark.

I love playing video games.

She removed the bottle top.

That’s the cash machine that gives you money in
pounds or euros.
He chopped the vegetables with a kitchen knife.

What does this road sign mean?

He wants to be a rock star.

I put the apples in my shopping bag.

Fortunately, there were street lights on, so it was easy

to see the men.
I'll phone the ticket office to see if I can get tickets.

She was stung by a bee.

Tom had never ridden a camel before, so he was rather

nervous.
When the family arrived, they went to see the gorillas
straight away.
Apart from the mosquitoes and the spiders, the trip was
pretty good.
We saw parrots at the zoo.

Apart from the mosquitoes and the spiders, the trip was
pretty good.
A lot of people come to see the tigers.

From the ship, we could see whales.

I'd definitely like to travel more.

I disagree with you about that.

That's exactly what I was thinking.

You're right, it's very warm today.

It's true that I have a lot of clothes.

Lisa’s a lot more confident now and a lot healthier.

You need to be very creative to do this job.

My sister Yasmin hardly ever worries about anything –
I’d love to be as easygoing as she is.
My parents treated us all the same - they were very fair.

Jon’s a really fun person and I always have a good time

when I see him.
Benjamin was patient and after a year he was able to
buy the zoo.
Our new teacher is always very serious.

Mai-Li is quite shy and doesn’t like meeting new people.

Ros is a very sociable person – she’s always out with

friends or at parties.
Her parents are really strict.

Andrew is always so anxious – he worries about

everything.
It was very careless of you to forget your passport.

Jay was really funny and confident.

Maria always pays for me and helps me with stuff. She’s

really generous.
He’s so honest ! When a shop assistant gave him too
much change yesterday he didn’t keep it.
They offered to show me around and they seemed
reliable so I agreed.
Rea is so selfish – she only thinks about what she wants,
never other people.
Viki was older and a bit more sensible than Jay.
Pre-intermediate wordlist: English to German
ENGLISH PoS Definition
a broken leg noun an injury to the leg involving a broken bone
a cold noun a common infection, especially in the nose and
a rash noun throat
a lot of small red spots on the skin
a temperature noun a higher body temperature than normal, causing
absolutely adverb illness
completely
accidentally adverb happening because of an accident
accountant noun someone whose job is to keep or examine the
action film noun financial records
a type of film of a company
in which or organization
a lot of exciting things
actor noun happen
someone, especially a man, whose job is to perform
actress noun in plays and
a woman filmsjob is to perform in plays and films
whose
address book noun a book in which you keep a list of names and
afford verb addresses
to have enough money to buy something
agree verb to decide something with someone
album noun several songs or pieces of music on a CD, a record,
all right adj etc
good enough, although not very good
allergy noun a condition that makes a person develop illness
always adv after
everycontact
time orwith certain
all the time foods or substances
amazed adj extremely surprised
amazing adj very surprising
amazing adj very good
amazingly adverb used to emphasize something
ancient adj from a long time ago
annoyed adj slightly angry
annoying adj making you feel annoyed
anxious adj worried and nervous
apologise verb to tell someone that you are sorry for causing them
architect noun problems
someone whoor unhappiness
designs buildings
architecture noun the design and style of buildings
arrange verb to make the necessary plans and preparations for
arrive at (a place) verb something to happen
to get to a place
art noun the making or study of paintings, drawings, etc
as expected adverb If something happens as expected, it happens in the
ask about sth verb way that
to say people thought
something it would.
to someone as a question
ask sb for sth verb to say to someone that you want them to give you
athletics noun something or do something
the sports which for youjumping, and
include running,
available adj throwing
able to be obtained, used, or reached
avoid verb to stay away from a person, place, situation, etc
awful adj very bad, of low quality, or unpleasant
backache noun a pain in your back
backpack noun a bag that you carry on your back
bank account noun an arrangement with a bank to keep your money
bank clerk noun there and take
an employee ofitaout
bankwhen
whoyou need
deals tocustomers,
with
receives and pays out money, etc.
banker noun someone who has an important job in a bank
bargain noun something on sale at a lower price than its true
base sth on sth verb value
If you base something on facts or ideas, you use
be allergic phrase those
to havefacts or ideas to develop it.
an allergy
be overweight phrase to be too heavy or too fat
be self-employed phrase to work for yourself not for a company
bee noun a flying insect that has a yellow and black body and
belt noun makes
a long, honey
thin piece of leather, cloth, or plastic that you
board a train phrase wear
to getaround your waist
onto a train
book phrase to arrange to stay in a place at some time in the
accommodation
bookshelf noun future
a shelf for holding books
bookshop noun a shop or website where books are sold
boot noun a shoe that covers your foot and part of your leg
boring adj not interesting or exciting
borrow verb to use something that belongs to someone else and
borrow sth from sb verb give
to it something
use back later that belongs to someone else and
bottle top noun give it
a circularback laterof metal used to close a bottle of
piece
bracelet noun beer or a fizzy drinkthat you wear around your wrist
a piece of jewellery
bread knife noun a long, sharp knife that has a row of sharp points
break down verb along one edge,
If a machine and is used
or vehicle to cut
breaks bread
down, it stops
break up verb working.
to stop having a relationship
build verb to make something by putting bricks or other
builder noun materials
someone who together
makes or repairs buildings as a job
bus noun a large vehicle in which people are driven from one
business noun place to another
the study of how to run a business
management
buy souvenirs phrase to buy presents or things you want to keep yourself
by chance adverb from
becausea place where
of luck you arebeing
or without on holiday
planned
by the way phrase used to introduce a new subject to be considered or
call verb to
to give
use afurther
phone information
to talk to someone
call sb back phrase to phone someone again, or to phone someone who
camel noun called
a largeyou earlier
animal that lives in the desert and has one or
car noun two
a roadraised parts
vehicle foron its back
a small number of people
car door noun the door of a car
car park noun a place where vehicles can be parked
card noun a small, rectangular piece of card or plastic, used to
careless adj prove yourenough
not giving identityattention
or make to purchases
what you are doing
carer noun someone who looks after a person who is young,
carry on verb old, or ill doing something
to continue
cash noun money in any form
cash machine noun a machine, usually in a wall outside a bank, that you
change verb can getoff
to get money
a bus,from
plane, using a plastic
etc and catchcard
another, in
change sb's mind phrase order to continue a journey
to form a new opinion or make a decision about
check into a hotel phrase something
to go to thethat
deskisatdifferent
the frontfrom
of a your
hotelold onethat
to say
check out of a hotel phrase you have arrived
to leave a hotel after paying your bill
choice noun the things or people you can choose from
choose verb to decide which thing you want
city centre noun the central part of a city
classical music noun serious music by people like Mozart and Stravinsky
coach noun a long vehicle with comfortable seats, used to take
coffee cup noun groups
a cup for ofdrinking
people on journeys
coffee
come round verb to go to someone's house
complain verb to say that something is wrong or that you are
complaint noun annoyed
when someone about something
says that something is wrong or not
computer game noun satisfactory
a game that is played on a computer, in which the
pictures that appear on the screen are controlled by
pressing keys or moving a joystick
computer noun someone whose job is to write instructions for
programmer
computer screen noun computers
the screen of a computer
concentrate on sth verb to think very carefully about something you are
confident adj doing
certainand nothing
about your else
ability to do things well
confused adj unable to think clearly or to understand something
confusing adj difficult to understand
connect the call phrase to make it possible for someone to communicate by
cost verb telephone
If something costs a particular amount of money,
creative adj you
goodhave to pay that
at thinking in order
of new ideasto
orbuy or imagination
using do it.
crowded adj to
verycreate new
full of and unusual things
people
deal with people phrase to meet and talk to people every day as part of your
every dayserious
deal with phrase job
to take action to solve important problems
problems
deal with sth verb to take action in order to achieve something or solve
decide verb atoproblem
choose something after thinking about several
decide verb possibilities
to choose something after thinking about several
decision noun possibilities
a choice that you make about something after
definitely adv thinking
without any about several possibilities
doubt
delay noun when you have to wait longer than expected for
delicious adj something to happen,
If food or drink or theittime
is delicious, thatoryou
smells have to
tastes
wait
extremely good
deliver verb to take things such as letters, parcels, or goods to a
delivery noun personsomeone
when or place takes things such as letters, parcels,
describe verb or goods
to say what to asomeone
person or orplace
something is like
description noun something that tells you what someone or
design verb something is likesomething before making it
to draw or plan
designer noun someone who draws and plans how something will
direct verb be made
to tell the actors in a film or play what to do
disagree verb to not have the same opinion, idea, etc.
disappointed adj unhappy because someone or something was not as
disappointing adj good
makingas you
you feel
hoped or expected, or because
disappointed
something did not happen
discount noun a reduction in price
dislike verb to not like someone or something
do a degree in sth phrase to do a qualification that you get at the end of a
do some sightseeing phrase university course
to visit places that are interesting because they are
do sth nice phrase historical, famous,
to do something kind etc.
do volunteer work phrase to do work that you are not paid for
do well phrase to be successful
don't worry phrase used to tell someone not to worry
down the corridor phrase along a passage in a building
downstairs adj to or on a lower floor of a building, especially the
drama noun ground
plays and floor
acting generally
draw verb to make a picture of something or someone with a
earn a good salary phrase pencil
to get aorlot
pen
of money from your job
earring noun a piece of jewellery that you wear on your ear
easygoing adj relaxed and not easily upset or worried
eat a healthy diet phrase to eat food that is good for you
education noun the process of teaching and learning in a school or
electrician noun college,
someoneorwhosethe knowledge thatin,you
job is to put get from
check, this
or repair
embarrassed adj electrical wires and
feeling ashamed equipment
or shy
embarrassing adj making you feel embarrassed
empty adj not containing any things or people
engineer noun a person whose job is to design, build, repair or
engineering noun control
the workmachines, engines,
of an engineer, oror
theelectrical
study of equipment
this work
enjoy verb If you enjoy something, it gives you pleasure
enjoy verb If you enjoy something, it gives you pleasure
enjoyment noun when you enjoy something
especially adverb more than other things or people, or much more
exactly adv than usual and correct way
in a complete
exchange verb to take something back to a shop where it was
exchange some phrase bought
to and getfrom
buy money something else instead
one country with money from
money
excited adj another country
feeling very happy and enthusiastic
exciting adj making you feel very happy and enthusiastic
excuse noun a reason that you give to explain why you did
exercise noun something wrongthat you do to make your body
physical activity
explain verb strong
to makeand healthy clear or easy to understand by
something
explanation noun giving reasons for it orthat
the details or reasons details about gives
someone it to make
fail an exam phrase something clear or easy
to not be successful in an examto understand
fair adj treating everyone in the same way, so that no one
fairly adverb has
more anthan
advantage
average, but less than very
fault noun a mistake, especially something for which you are to
feel like sth verb blame
to want something
film noun a story shown in moving pictures, shown at the
film poster noun cinema or on television
a large printed picture or photograph used to
fine adj advertise
good or good a filmenough; healthy and well
fitness programme noun a plan of activities to be done to improve physical
flat shoes plural noun strength
shoes with and health
very low heels
foreign currency noun money from another country
forget verb to not remember to do something
fortunately adverb happening because of good luck
frightened adj afraid or nervous
frightening adj making you feel afraid or nervous
fun adj enjoyable or entertaining
funny adj making you smile or laugh
gardener noun someone who works in a garden, growing plants
generally adverb and making
usually, or initmost
look situations
attractive
generous adj giving other people a lot of money, presents, or time
get a job phrase in
to abekind
givenway a job
get a loan phrase to borrow money from a bank
get a new outfit phrase to buy a new set of clothes
get a place phrase to get an opportunity to go to a college, university,
get a prescription phrase etc
to receive a doctor’s written direction for taking
get a visa phrase medicine,
to or the mark
get an official medicine itself
in your passport that allows
get an offer phrase you
to betotold
enter
that oryou
leave
cana have
particular
a job country
if you want it
get better phrase to stop being ill
get divorced phrase to officially stop being married
get engaged phrase to make an agreement to get married
get fit phrase to become healthy, especially by doing exercise
get good phrase to get a high score in a test, exercise, etc
grades/marks
get ill phrase to start to not feel well or to get a disease
get in touch (with phrase to communicate with someone by telephoning them
sb)
get into university phrase or writing
to be allowedto them
to go to a university
get lost phrase to go somewhere and then not know where you are
get low phrase or where
to get a badyou should
score in ago
test, exercise, etc
grades/marks
get married phrase to legally become someone's wife or husband
get old phrase to become old
get on well (with sb) phrase to like someone and be friendly with them
get paid phrase to receive money for doing a job
get rich phrase to start to have a lot of money
get support phrase to receive help emotionally or in a practical way
get to verb to arrive in a place
get to know sb phrase to start to be familiar with someone
get together verb to spend time with someone or to start a
get work phrase relationship
to start doingwith a jobsomeone
or a piece of work
give sb a lift phrase to take someone somewhere in your car
give someone a hug phrase to put your arms around someone
give someone a tip phrase to give an extra amount of money to someone like a
give sb advice phrase waiter or a taxian
offer someone driver
opinion about what they should
give someone phrase do
to tell someone how to act
or how they should get to a place
directions
give sth away verb to give something to someone without asking for
give sth up verb any money
to stop doing something, especially something that
glove noun is
a piecefor
bad of you
clothing which covers your fingers and
go away on holiday phrase hand
to go somewhere for a holiday
go round verb to visit someone in their home
go to the phrase to go to a place where you can have your skin, hair,
beautician's
go to the phrase nails,
to go toetc. treated
a place to make
where youyoucan look
havebetter
your hair
hairdresser's
go to the hospital phrase washed, cut, coloured etc
to go to a place to be treated and taken care of by
golf noun doctors
a game on and nurses,
grass when
where ill or try
players injured
to hit a small ball
gorgeous adj into a series of holes
very beautiful or pleasant using a long, thin stick
gorilla noun a big, black, hairy animal, like a large monkey
guidebook noun a book that gives visitors information about a
gym noun particular placewhere you can go to exercise using
a place or club
gymnastics noun machines, weights,
a sport in which youand
do other
physicalequipment
exercises on the
hairdresser noun floor
someone whose job is to wash, equipment,
and on different pieces of often in
cut, colour, etc
competitions
people's hair
hand in an essay phrase to give an essay to your teacher
hand sth in verb to give something to someone in a position of
handbag noun authority
a bag carried by a woman with her money, keys, etc
hardly ever adverb inside
almost never
have a crash phrase to have an accident in which a vehicle hits
have a lot of skills phrase something
to be good at doing a lot of things
have a nice working phrase to work in a place that is pleasant
environment
have a shave phrase to cut the hair off your face and chin
have an adventure phrase to do something exciting
have an allergy phrase to have a medical condition in which you become ill
have an operation phrase if
toyou
have eat or touch a particular
a procedure thing or replace an
to repair, remove,
have children phrase unhealthy or
to start a family damaged part of the body
have tests phrase to receive a medical examination to find out how
have/get sb's phrase healthy
to have ora part of thesomebody's
be given body is phone number
number
heart disease noun a medical condition affecting the heart
high adj having a large distance from the bottom to the top
high heels plural noun shoes with high parts under the back part of your
hitchhike verb foot
to get free rides in people's vehicles by standing
honest adj next to thetoroad
not likely and waiting
lie, cheat, or stealfor someone to pick
you up
horrible adj very unpleasant or bad
huge adj extremely large
hurt verb to feel pain in a part of your body, or to injure
ice hockey noun someone
a game playedor cause them
on ice pain two teams try to hit a
in which
ice skating noun small
the hard object
activity or sportinto
ofamoving
goal using long
across icecurved
using sticks
ice
imagine verb skates
to create an idea or picture of something in your
indoor adj mind
happening, used, or existing in a building
interested adj wanting to give your attention to something and
interesting adj discover
Someonemore about it that is interesting keeps
or something
it doesn't matter phrase your
used to say thatbecause
attention somethingtheyisn't
are important,
unusual, exciting,
or won'tor
have lots
affect what of ideas.
happens
IT worker noun someone who works with computers and other
electronic equipment
jogging noun the activity of running at a slow, regular speed,
join in verb especially
to becomeas a form in
involved of an
exercise
activity with other people
journalist noun someone whose job is to write articles for
jumper noun anewspapers
warm pieceand magazines
of clothing which covers the top of
keep in shape phrase your body
to stay and is
healthy pulled
and on over
physically your head
strong
key ring noun a metal ring used for keeping keys together
kitchen door noun the door to a kitchen
kitchen knife noun a sharp knife used for cooking
lack of phrase the fact that something is not available or that there
land verb is an
If notaircraft
enoughlands,of it it arrives on the ground after a
law noun journey.
the subject or job of understanding and dealing with
lawyer noun the officialwhose
someone laws of joba is
country
to understand the law and
learn verb deal with legal situations
to get knowledge or skill in a new subject or activity
lend verb to give something to someone for a period of time,
listen to sth verb expecting
to give attentionthat they will then give
to something it backtotohear
in order youthem
long queue phrase a long line of people waiting for something
look after sb/sth verb to take care of someone or something by keeping
look at sth verb them
to turn healthy
your eyesor ininathe
good condition
direction of something so
look your best phrase that you can see it
to look as attractive as possible
love verb to enjoy something very much or have a strong
lovely adj interest
pleasantin orsomething
enjoyable
low adj near the ground, not high
luckily adverb because of good luck
magnificent adj very good or very beautiful
mainly adverb mostly or to a large degree
make a friend phrase to become friendly with someone
make a joke phrase to say something that is funny
make a note phrase to write something down or remember it carefully
make an excuse phrase to come up with a reason why you did something
make important phrase wrong,
to decide often dishonestly
about things that are important
decisions
make someone phrase to make someone's mouth curve up because they
smile
manage verb aresucceed
to happy in doing or dealing with something,
map noun especially
a picture that something
shows wheredifficult
countries, towns, roads,
medicine noun rivers, etc are
the science of curing and preventing illness and
miss verb injury
to feel sad about someone that you do not see now
miss a train phrase or something
to arrive thattoyou
too late getdoonnot have or do now
a train
modern adj using the newest ideas, design, technology, etc and
mosquito noun anot traditional
small flying insect that sucks your blood,
mountain climbing noun sometimes
the activity causing
of climbingdisease
or walking up mountains
mountaintop noun the top of a mountain
musician noun someone who plays a musical instrument, often as a
narrow adj job
Narrow things measure a small distance from one
necklace noun side
a pieceto the other. that you wear around your neck
of jewellery
need verb to have to have something, or to want something
need good phrase very
If youmuch
need good qualifications to do a job, you must
qualifications
need several years phrase pass a lot
If a job of exams.
needs several years of training, you have to
of training
never adv learn it for
not at any time several years
or not on before you can do it well.
any occasion
never mind phrase used to tell someone not to worry about something
no problem phrase because
said it is not
to show thatimportant
you will or can do what someone
noisy adj has asked you to
Noisy people or things make a lot of noise.
normally adverb usually
novel noun a book that tells a story about imaginary people and
often adv events
many times
on a diet phrase eating less food than usual in order to become
thinner
on foot noun walking
on purpose adverb intentionally
on the (second) phrase used to indicate how many levels above ground
floor
ordinary adj level a roomdifferent,
not special, or set of rooms
or unusualis in any way
outdoor adj happening, used, or in a place that is outside and not
over there phrase inside
(to, at, aorbuilding
in) that place
owe verb to have to pay money back to someone
pain noun a feeling of physical suffering caused by injury or
paint verb illness
to produce a picture of something or someone using
painting noun paint
a picture that someone has painted
parrot noun a tropical bird with a curved beak and colourful
particularly adverb feathers
especially that can be taught to copy what people say
pass an exam phrase to be successful in an exam
pass sth on verb to tell someone something that someone else has
passport noun toldofficial
an you document, often a small book, that you
patient adj needto
able tostay
enter or leave
calm and nota country
get angry, especially when
pay for sth verb something takes a long time
to give money to someone in order to buy
pay sth back verb something
to pay someone from the
them money that you owe them
peaceful adj quiet and calm
perfect adj exactly right for someone or something
photograph noun a picture produced with a camera
plane noun a vehicle designed for air travel, with wings and one
play verb or more
to be engines in a film or play
a character
plumber noun someone whose job is to repair or connect water
poem noun pipes
a pieceand things like
of writing, toilets and
especially onebaths
that has short lines
politician noun and uses words
someone who worksthat sound the same
in politics, especially a member
possible adv of
ablethetogovernment
be done or achieved, or able to exist
postman noun a man who takes and brings letters and parcels as a
postwoman noun job
a female postman
pretty adverb quite, but not extremely
pretty adj If a place or an object is pretty, it is pleasant to look
problem noun at.
a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and
promise verb needs to be dealtthat
to tell someone withyouorwill
solved certainly do something
psychology noun the study of the human mind and feelings
publish verb to make information available to people, especially
put on cream phrase in
to aapply
book,a magazine
soft, thick substance that you rub into
put on weight phrase your skin fatter and heavier
to become
put sb through phrase to connect a person using a phone to the person
put sth off verb they wantor
to decide toarrange
speak toto do something at a later time
queue noun a row of people waiting for something, one behind
queue (up) verb the otherin a row in order to wait for something
to stand
quiet adj without much noise or activity
quite adv a little or a lot but not completely
raincoat noun a coat that you wear when it is raining
rarely adverb not often
really adverb very or very much
receipt noun a piece of paper or message proving that money,
recommend verb goods,
to advise or someone
information thathave been received
something should be done
record verb to store sounds or moving pictures using electronic
refund noun equipment
an amount of to money
be heard or is
that seen later
given back to you,
refuse verb especially because you are not happy
to say that you will not do or accept something with a product
or service that you have bought
regret verb to feel sorry about a situation, especially something
relaxed adj that youhappy
feeling wish and
you had not donebecause nothing is
comfortable
relaxing adj worrying
making you youfeel relaxed
reliable adj able to be trusted or believed
replace verb to change something that is old, damaged, lost, etc.
return verb for something
to send, newer
take, give, put,oretc.
better
something back to where
revise verb it
tocamestudyfrom
a subject before you take a test
right adj correct
right away adv immediately
road sign noun a notice by the side of a road that gives information,
rock climbing noun directions
the activityorofaclimbing
warningrocks and mountains, often
rock climbing noun using ropes
the activity of climbing rocks and mountains, often
rock star noun using
a famous ropesrock musician
round the corner phrase very near here
rude adj behaving in a way which is not polite and upsets
sale noun other peoplewhen goods are sold at a lower price
an occasion
sandals plural noun than usual
light shoes with straps that you wear in warm
save up for sth verb weather
to keep money so that you can buy something with
scarf noun ait piece
in theoffuture
cloth that you wear around your neck,
science fiction noun head,
stories about life into
or shoulders thekeep warm
future orother
or in for decoration
parts of
scientist noun the universe
someone who studies science or works in science
scuba diving noun a sport in which you swim under water using special
sculpture noun equipment
a piece of art forthat
breathing
is made from stone, wood, clay,
seem verb etc
to give the effect of being
selfish adj caring only about yourself and not other people
sell verb to give something to someone else in return for
sensible adj money
showing good judgment
serious adj A serious problem or situation is bad and makes
serious adj people
A serious worry.
person is quiet and does not laugh often
set off verb to start a journey
shocked adj very surprised and upset
shocking adj very surprising and upsetting
shoe shop noun a shop where shoes are sold
shop assistant noun someone whose job is selling things in a shop
shopping bag noun any bag intended to carry things bought in shops,
shopping centre noun especially
a place where one abought for this
lot of shops purpose
have been and
builtused
close
many
together times
shorts plural noun a very short pair of trousers that stop above the
shy adj knee
not confident, especially about meeting or talking to
silly adj new
stupid people
skateboarding noun the activity of moving while standing on a board
snowboarding noun awith
sportwheels
in which you stand on a large board and
sociable adj move over
Someone who snow is sociable enjoys being with people
socks plural noun and meeting
something that new people.
you wear on your foot inside your
sometimes adv shoe
on some occasions but not always or often
sorry adj feeling sadness, sympathy, or disappointment
soundtrack noun the sounds, especially the music, of a film, or a
speak verb separate
to have a recording
conversation of this
with someone
special offer noun a price that is lower than usual
specialist noun someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or
spend (money) on verb skill
to useinmoney
a particular
to buysubject
or pay for something
sth
spend sth on sth verb to use money to buy or pay for something
spider noun a small creature with eight long legs which catches
squash noun insects
a sport inin awhich
web two people hit a small rubber ball
start verb against the four walls of a room
to begin doing something
stay in a hostel phrase to stay in a place like a cheap hotel, often with
stay on a campsite phrase several
to stay inpeople
an area in the same
where roomcan stay in tents for
people
stomach ache noun apain
holiday
in your stomach
straight ahead phrase in front; continuing forwards in one direction
strange adj If something is strange, it is surprising because it is
street light noun unusual
a light onora unexpected.
tall post next to a street
stress noun great worry caused by a difficult situation, or
strict adj something
A strict person that makes
causessure
this condition
that children or people
strike noun working for them behave
a period of time when people are well andnot
does not allow
working
them
because to break
they any rules.
want more money, etc
suffer from verb to experience physical or mental pain as a result of
suit noun an illness
a jacket or trousers
and conditionor a jacket and skirt that are
suitcase noun made from
a rectangular casethe same material
with a handle that you use for
sunglasses plural noun carrying
dark clothes
glasses thatwhen you are
you wear travelling
to protect your eyes from
suntan lotion noun the sun.
a substance that protects your skin from the sun
surfing noun the sport of riding on a wave on a special board
surprised adj feeling surprise because something has happened
surprising adj that you did not
not expected andexpect
making someone feel surprised
surprisingly adverb in a way that is surprising
sweatshirt noun a piece of clothing made of soft cotton which covers
tablets noun the top of
a small, your
solid bodyofand
piece is pulled on over your head
medicine
take a message phrase to pass on a short piece of information for
take a photograph verb somebody
to take a picture else who is not
using available
a camera
take notes phrase to write words to help you remember something
take off verb to leave the ground in an aeroplane
take pills/medicine phrase to consume a substance as treatment for illness or
take the lift phrase injury
to use a carrying device to move from one floor of a
talk to sb verb building
to say things to another
to someone
taxi driver noun a person who drives a taxi as a job
teabag noun a small paper bag with dried leaves inside, used for
teacup noun making
a cup that teayou drink tea from
television noun a programme that is shown on TV
programme
the flu noun a common infectious illness that causes fever and
the sales plural noun headache
a time when shops sell goods at a lower price than
these days phrase usual
used to talk about the present time, in comparison
think about verb with
to have thesomething
past in your mind
think about sth verb to use your mind to imagine a situation
think of sth verb to use your mind to produce an idea or a solution
through preposition from one end or side of something to the other
ticket office noun a place where you buy tickets, for example for the
tie noun theatre
a long, thin piece of cloth that a man wears around
tiger noun ahis neckwild
large withcat a shirt
that has yellow fur with black lines
tights plural noun on it
a piece of women's clothing made of very thin
tiny adj material
extremelythat smallcovers the legs and bottom
tired adj feeling that you want to rest or sleep
tiring adj making you feel tired
to be sth wrong with phrase If there is something wrong with a machine, it does
sth
top noun not work
a piece of in the wayclothing
women's it should.worn on the upper part
tracksuit noun of the body
loose, comfortable clothes, usually trousers and a
traffic jam noun top,
a lineespecially worn for
of cars, trucks, etc exercising
that are moving slowly or
train noun not moving at all
a railway engine carrying people (in carriages) or
trainers plural noun goods
soft sports(in containers)
shoes
travel around verb to move around a place in a vehicle
true adj correct or accurate
turbulence noun strong sudden movements in air or water
turn sth down verb to refuse an offer or request
TV screen noun the screen of a television
TV series noun a group of TV programmes that have the same main
characters or deal with the same subject
TV star noun a famous actor who is in television programmes
ugly adj unpleasant to look at
ugly adj unpleasant to look at
underwear noun the clothes that you wear next to your skin, under
unfortunately adverb your other
used to sayclothes
that you wish something was not true or
unpack your phrase that something
to take your clothes had not
andhappened
other things out of your
luggage
usually adv suitcase
in the way that most often happens
vet noun someone whose job is to give medical care to
video game noun animals
a game inthat are the
which ill orplayer
hurt controls moving pictures
visa noun on official
an a screenmarkby pressing buttons that allows you to
in your passport
volleyball noun enter
a game in which two teamscountry
or leave a particular use their hands to hit a
wait for verb ball
to notover
do asomething
net until something else happens
want verb to hope to have or do something, or to wish for
wear sth nice phrase something
to wear attractive clothes
whale noun a very large animal that looks like a large fish, lives
wide adj in the sea and
measuring breathes
a long distanceair or
through
longerathan
holeusual
at thefrom
top
of
oneitsside
head to the other
windsurfing noun a sport in which you sail across water by standing
work in a team phrase on a board
to work and holding
together with aonto
groupa large sail
of people
work long hours phrase to work for a long time every day
work weekends phrase to work on Saturday and Sunday
write verb to create a book, story, article, etc or a piece of
write an essay phrase music
to do a piece of writing about a particular subject,
yoga noun especially at school,
exercises from India,university, etc bending and
which involve
stretching your body
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Pronunciation (UK) Example
ə ˈbrəʊ.kən leɡ Unfortunately she has a broken leg.
ə kəʊld I don't want to catch a cold.
ə ræʃ You might be allergic to something if you've got a rash.
ə ˈtem.prə.tʃər He's had a temperature for three days.
æbsəˈluːtli I absolutely hate rude people.
æksɪˈdentəli While they were moving the furniture around, they
əˈkaʊntənt accidentally
My father's an broke my computer screen.
accountant.
ˈæk.ʃən ˌfɪlm Action films are my favourite.
ˈæktə We will still need actors and musicians to entertain us.
ˈæktrəs She's a TV actress.
əˈdres bʊk I think I wrote his phone number in my address book.
əˈfɔːd Brian couldn’t afford the camera.
əˈgriː They agreed to change tables.
ˈælbəm All the songs on the album 'Thriller' were written by Michael
ɔːlˈraɪt Jackson.
The party's all right, but the music's a bit boring.
ˈæl.ə.dʒi Do you have any allergies?
ˈɔːl.weɪz I always have coffee with my breakfast.
əˈmeɪzd Everyone was amazed by the fireworks.
əˈmeɪzɪŋ The room looks amazing
əˈmeɪzɪŋ The fireworks looked amazing.
əˈmeɪzɪŋli He didn’t train very hard for his first marathon, but amazingly,
ˈeɪnʃənt he finished inisjust
Stonehenge under three
an ancient hours. in Wiltshire in England.
monument
əˈnɔɪd Magda was annoyed by the music from the neighbour’s flat.
əˈnɔɪɪŋ The music from the neighbour’s flat was really annoying.
ˈæŋkʃəs Andrew is always so anxious – he worries about everything.
əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz He apologised for missing my party.
ˈɑːkɪtekt I decided to study to become an architect.
ˈɑːkɪtektʃə I don’t really like the architecture in my town.
əˈreɪndʒ They arranged to meet in the evening.
əˈraɪv ət We arrived at the check-in desk after the plane had left.
ɑːt He did a degree in art and now he does beautiful drawings for
əz ɪkˈspektɪd children’s books.
The president was very popular so, as expected, he won the
ˈɑːsk əbaʊt election.
Who can you ask about problems at school or work?
ˈɑːsk fə You should ask for a few days off.
æθˈletɪks In my opinion, the best part of the Olympic Games is the
əˈveɪ.lə.bəl athletics.
Are you available to talk?
əˈvɔɪd She avoids eating spicy food.
ˈɔːfəl We saw an awful film.
ˈbæk.eɪk I have really bad backache.
ˈbækpæk I put a bottle of water in my backpack.
ˈbæŋk əkaʊnt Brian only had £400 in his bank account.
bæŋk klɑːk My friend works as a bank clerk in the city.
ˈbæŋkə Bankers often earn a lot of money.
ˈbɑː.ɡɪn I found this dress at a bargain price.
ˈbeɪs ɒn The 2012 Batman film 'The Dark Knight Rises' was based on
biː əˈlɜː.dʒɪk the
I ambook 'A Tale
allergic of Two
to some Cities'.
food.
biː əʊvəˈweɪt After my holiday, I was five kilos overweight.
biː selfɪmˈplɔɪd I’m self-employed, which means I work on my own and not in a
biː team.
She was stung by a bee.
belt He wore brown trousers with a red belt.
bɔːd ə ˈtreɪn We boarded a train to Paris.
bʊk əkɒməˈdeɪʃən We booked all of our accommodation online.
ˈbʊkʃelf There is a bookshelf in the sitting room.
ˈbʊk.ʃɒp My favourite bookshop closed recently.
buːt I bought my boots from the new shoe shop opposite the café.
ˈbɔːrɪŋ The party's alright, but the music's a bit boring.
ˈbɒrəʊ Fay offered to lend Carol some money, so she borrowed £100.
ˈbɒrəʊ frəm Don’t borrow money from friends because it causes problems.
ˈbɒtl tɒp She removed the bottle top.
ˈbreɪslət Shall I wear the gold bracelet and necklace or the black one?
ˈbred naɪf I want to make a sandwich - where is the bread knife?
breɪk ˈdaʊn My car broke down on the motorway.
breɪk ˈʌp They used to go out with each other, but they broke up.
bɪld They built this building 100 years ago.
ˈbɪldə Someone suggested I train to be a builder.
bʌs I took the bus to school.
ˈbɪznɪs mænɪdʒmənt If you want to become a manager in a large company, you
baɪ suːvənˈɪəz should
We boughtdo asouvenirs
degree in for
business management.
our friends and family.
baɪ ˈtʃɑːns I found these old letters from my uncle by chance.
baɪ ðə weɪ By the way, I'm going out later.
kɔːl My mother called me yesterday.
kɔːl bæk Sorry, I'll have to call you back.
ˈkæməl Tom had never ridden a camel before, so he was rather
kɑːr nervous.
For long trips we go by car.
kɑː ˈdɔː Can you open the car door for me, please?
ˈkɑː pɑːk When we arrived at the station, my uncle was waiting for us in
kɑːd the car to
I'd like park.
pay by card, please.
ˈkeələs It was very careless of you to forget your passport.
ˈkeərə We’ll need carers to look after us in old age.
kæri ˈɒn I think you should carry on driving.
kæʃ Carol saw some shoes she loved, but she didn’t have any cash.
ˈkæʃ məʃi:n That’s the cash machine that gives you money in pounds or
tʃeɪndʒ euros.
We changed at Strasbourg.
tʃeɪndʒ ðeər maɪnd She changed her mind about the high heels.
tʃek ɪntuː ə həʊˈtel When we arrived, we checked into our luxury hotel and
tʃek aʊt əv ə həʊˈtel unpacked
The secondour luggage.
week, we checked out of our hotel and stayed in a
tʃɔɪs hostel.
Do you have a good choice of shops where you live?
tʃuːz I don't know which book to choose.
sɪti ˈsentə There's a big car park near the city centre.
klæsɪkəl ˈmjuːzɪk I like listening to classical music.
kəʊtʃ My parents have gone on a coach trip.
ˈkɒfi kʌp Can you get out some coffee cups, please?
kʌm ˈraʊnd She came round to ask for some advice.
kəmˈpleɪn We complained about the food.
kəmˈpleɪnt When was the last time you made a complaint in a shop?
kəmˈpjuːtə geɪm My brother loves playing computer games.
kəmpjuːtə ˈprəʊgræmə My sister is a computer programmer.
kəmˈpjuːtə skriːn They accidentally broke my computer screen.
ˈkɒnsəntreɪt ɒn What stops you concentrating on your work?
ˈkɒnfɪdənt Lisa’s a lot more confident now and a lot healthier.
kənˈfjuːzd Andreas was very confused by the road signs.
kənˈfjuːzɪŋ The road signs were really confusing.
kəˈnekt ðə kɔːl He waited while she connected the call.
kɒst Brian saw a great camera but it cost £499.
kriˈeɪtɪv You need to be very creative to do this job.
ˈkraʊdɪd The palace is nice but it’s so crowded.
dɪəl wɪð piːpl evri ˈdeɪ I'm a shop assistant, so I deal with people every day.
dɪəl wɪð sɪəriəs The engineers sometimes have to deal with serious problems.
ˈprɒbləmz
ˈdɪəl wɪð What is a problem you have to deal with every day?
dɪˈsaɪd He decided to leave university to study acting.
dɪˈsaɪd I can't decide what to wear.
dɪˈsɪʒən What’s the worst decision you’ve ever made when buying
ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li something?
I'd definitely like to travel more.
dɪˈleɪ There was a delay at the station.
dɪˈlɪʃəs The pizza is delicious.
dɪˈlɪvə The postman delivers our letters in the morning.
dɪˈlɪvəri Have you ever had a problem with the delivery of something
dɪˈskraɪb you
Can bought?
you describe the man you saw?
dɪˈskrɪpʃən Have you ever bought something online that was different
dɪˈzaɪn from the description
Casa Milà was designedwhenby it arrived?Dalí.
Salvador
dɪˈzaɪnə I work for a number of companies as a book designer.
daɪˈrekt Game of Thrones is directed by Peter Jackson, director of Lord
ˌdɪs.əˈɡriː of the Rings.
I disagree with you about that.
dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd Will was very disappointed by his present.
dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ Will’s birthday present was very disappointing.
ˈdɪskaʊnt Brian asked the shop assistant for a discount but she said no.
dɪˈslaɪk He really disliked travelling by train.
du: ə dɪˈgriː ɪn My brother's dream was to do a degree in physics.
du: səm ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ We did some sightseeing. The castles and gardens were
du: sʌmθɪŋ ˈnaɪs gorgeous!
That was the nicest thing a stranger has ever done for me.
du: vɒlənˈtɪə wɜːk I have been to Haiti three times to do volunteer work.
du: ˈwel The boy is doing really well at school.
dəʊnt ˈwʌr.i Don't worry if you're too busy to come.
daʊn ðə ˈkɒr.ɪ.dɔːr If you go down the corridor you'll find my office.
ˌdaʊnˈsteəz The basement is downstairs.
ˈdrɑːmə He went to university to study drama and then got a job as an
drɔː actor.
I want to learn how to draw.
ɜːn ə gʊd ˈsæləri When I’m busy I can earn a very good salary.
ˈɪərɪŋ How about these earrings? They’re really beautiful.
iːziˈɡəʊɪŋ My sister Yasmin hardly ever worries about anything – I’d love
iːt ə helθi ˈdaɪət to be asdo
I never easygoing as she
any exercise butis.I’m thin because I eat a healthy diet.
edjʊˈkeɪʃən She’s doing a degree in education because she wants to become
ɪlekˈtrɪʃən a
We teacher.
need an electrician to fix the lights.
ɪmˈbærəst Liza was embarrassed by her boyfriend’s dancing.
ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ Liza’s boyfriend’s dancing was embarrassing.
ˈemp.ti The park is empty at that time of day.
ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪər She has a job as a software engineer.
endʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ She studied engineering at university and now she’s helping to
ɪnˈdʒɔɪ design
Johnny aDepp
new doesn't
bridge across the River
enjoy being Thames.
famous.
ɪnˈdʒɔɪ I don't enjoy classical music.
ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt He gets a lot of enjoyment from sport.
ɪˈspeʃəli I love rock music, but I especially like the Rolling Stones.
ɪɡˈzækt.li That's exactly what I was thinking.
ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ He was able to exchange his T-shirt for a different colour.
ɪkstʃeɪndʒ sʌm ˈmʌni We exchanged some money at the bank.
ɪkˈsaɪtɪd It’s my first time at a premiere so I’m so excited.
ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ The football match was very exciting.
ɪkˈskjuːs I don't believe her excuse for being late.
ˈek.sə.saɪz I try to do regular exercise to keep fit.
ɪkˈspleɪn The programme explained the causes of the First World War.
ekspləˈneɪʃən If I were you, I’d ask for a refund, and an explanation, too.
feɪl ən ɪɡˈzæm My brother never failed an exam.
feə My parents treated us all the same - they were very fair.
ˈfeəli I think Facebook is fairly good.
fɒlt Don't worry, it's not your fault.
ˈfiːl laɪk It was a really sunny day and he felt like an ice cream.
fɪlm The 'Shawshank Redemption' is an extremely popular film.
fɪlm ˈpəʊ.stər The film poster shows the lead actor in space.
faɪn It's fine if we have to rearrange.
ˈfɪt.nəs ˈprəʊ.ɡræm My fitness programme has been working well.
flæt ˈʃuːz Bring flat shoes for walking around town.
fɒrən ˈkʌrənsi You can get foreign currency at the bank.
fəˈget He forgot to go to the supermarket.
ˈfɔːtʃənətli I didn’t have enough money to pay the taxi driver, but
ˈfraɪtənd fortunately,
Mehmet wasmy friend had
frightened five animals.
of the euros to lend me.
ˈfraɪtənɪŋ Mehmet thought the animals were frightening.
fʌn Jon’s a really fun person and I always have a good time when I
ˈfʌni see him. really funny and confident.
Jay was
ˈgɑːdənə My grandparents have a gardener now.
ˈdʒenrəli I generally text my friends.
ˈdʒenərəs Maria always pays for me and helps me with stuff. She’s really
get ə ˈdʒɒb generous.
I would love to get a job as a designer.
get ə ˈləʊn Carol got a loan for £1000 from the bank.
get ə njuː ˈaʊtfɪt I’m going to go shopping and get a new outfit.
get ə ˈpleɪs Ted studied hard at school and got a place at university.
ɡet ə prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən He said I should get a prescription for medication.
get ə ˈviːzə We needed to get a visa from the embassy before we travelled.
get ən ˈɒfə You could work as a waiter until you get an offer from a design
get ˈbetə company.
I hope you get better soon.
get dɪˈvɔːst My parents got divorced last year.
get ɪnˈgeɪdʒd They decided they wanted to spend their lives together, so they
get ˈfɪt got
She engaged.
doesn't need to go to the gym to lose weight and get fit.
get gʊd ˈɡreɪdz /ˈmɑːks He promised to buy her a tablet if she got good grades in her
get ˈɪl exams.
I hardly ever get ill.
get ɪn ˈtʌtʃ One day Ted saw Sylvia’s photo in a newspaper and decided to
get ɪntə juːnɪˈvɜːsɪti get in touchreally
My brother with her again.
wanted to get into university.
get ˈlɒst We got lost in the city centre.
get ləʊ ˈɡreɪdz/ˈmɑːks Because of his hard work, he good marks at university.
ɡet ˈmær.id They got married last year.
get ˈəʊld I want to live in a hot country when I get old.
get ɒn ˈwel I really get on well with my new colleagues.
get ˈpeɪd I don’t get paid for the first month so I can’t afford to go out for
get ˈrɪtʃ a while. got rich from playing football.
Rivaldo
ɡet səˈpɔːt I got support from a therapist.
ˈget tə We got to Paris at seven thirty.
get tə ˈnəʊ While he was at university he got to know Sylvia, another
get təˈgeðə student
They soon ongot
his together
course. and were a very happy couple.
ɡet wɜːk I struggled to get work for a few months after finishing school.
gɪv sʌmwʌn ə ˈlɪft A kind man gave us a lift to Frankfurt.
gɪv sʌmwʌn ə ˈhʌg You should give someone who looks sad a hug.
gɪv sʌmwʌn ə ˈtɪp I gave the waitress a big tip.
ɡɪv ədˈvaɪs He gave me some advice which really helped me.
gɪv sʌmwʌn dɪˈrekʃənz I often give people directions.
gɪv əˈweɪ I give away my old clothes to charity.
gɪv ˈʌp He decided to give up smoking, because it was a very expensive
ɡlʌv habit.
It was a really cold day, so she decided to put on her scarf and
gəʊ əweɪ ɒn ˈhɒlɪdeɪ gloves.
We went away on holiday for three weeks.
ɡəʊ raʊnd I am going round to my friend's house later.
gəʊ tə ðə bjuːˈtɪʃənz She has very long nails so she often goes to the beautician's.
gəʊ tə ðə ˈheədresəz I need a haircut so I’m going to the hairdresser's this
ɡəʊ tuː ðə ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl afternoon.
He said he was going to the hospital to visit his grandmother.
gɒlf My grandparents play golf twice a week.
ˈgɔːdʒəs The fruit salad is gorgeous!
gəˈrɪlə When the family arrived, they went to see the gorillas straight
ˈgaɪdbʊk away.
We were sitting outside a café, reading the guidebook.
dʒɪm I sometimes go to the gym and work out.
dʒɪmˈnæstɪks My sister does gymnastics.
ˈheədresə I'm a hairdresser and I work in a very fashionable salon.
hænd ɪn ən ˈeseɪ He only handed an essay in late once.
hænd ˈɪn We handed in the money we found to the police station.
ˈhændbæg The old lady lost her handbag in the park.
hɑːdli ˈevə I hardly ever send postcards.
hæv ə ˈkræʃ I had a crash on the drive to work.
hæv ə lɒt əv ˈskɪlz Doctors need to have a lot of skills.
hæv ə naɪs wɜːkɪŋ ɪn I can work at home, so I can say that I have a really nice
ˈvaɪrənmənt
hæv ə ˈʃeɪv working
He shouldenvironment!
have a shave before he grows a beard.
hæv ən ədˈventʃə We had a great adventure and we didn’t want to come home.
hæv ən ˈælədʒi I have two allergies – animal hair and bee stings.
hæv æn ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən He is going to have an operation next month.
hæv ˈtʃɪl.drən I'd like to have children in the future.
hæv tests The doctor advised I have some tests to find out what the
ɡet / hæv ˈnʌm.bər problem
Can I have was.
your number?
ˈhɑːt dɪˌziːz The doctor said he had heart disease.
haɪ The hills in the South of England are quite high.
haɪ ˈhiːlz I’ve found a gorgeous red dress and matching high heels.
ˈhɪtʃhaɪk We hitchhiked across Germany.
ˈɒnɪst He’s so honest ! When a shop assistant gave him too much
ˈhɒrɪbl change yesterday
The weather's he didn’t
horrible keep it.
today.
hjuːdʒ It’s a huge park so it’s always really nice.
hɜːt My head really hurts.
ˈaɪs hɒki I think that the most popular sport in Canada is ice hockey.
ˈaɪs skeɪtɪŋ In New York, you can go ice skating in Central Park in the
ɪˈmædʒɪn winter.
He imagined being somewhere warmer.
ˈɪndɔː I’ve arranged to meet my friend at an indoor shopping mall in
ˈɪntrəstɪd Santa Monica.
Tracy isn’t very interested in computer games.
ˈɪntrəstɪŋ It was interesting to learn about sharks.
ɪt ˈdʌz.ənt ˈmæt.ər It doesn't matter if we're late because we haven't booked for a
aɪˈti: wɜːkə certain
Are youtime.
an IT worker?
ˈdʒɒgɪŋ I can’t run very fast, but I like jogging.
dʒɔɪn ˈɪn The game looked like fun, so I joined in.
ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst Martin Lewis is a British journalist, TV presenter and writer.
ˈdʒʌmpə You will need a jumper in the evenings.
kiːp ɪn ˈʃeɪp I’m very healthy – I keep in shape by running every day.
ˈkiː rɪŋ I found a key ring with the name Terry on it.
kɪtʃən ˈdɔː She opened the kitchen door.
ˈkɪtʃən naɪf He chopped the vegetables with a kitchen knife.
læk ɒv The doctor said she had a lack of vitamin D.
lænd We landed on time in Berlin.
lɔː If you study law at university, you will learn everything about
ˈlɔɪə our legal lawyers
We need system. to argue for us.
lɜːn Salma learned to speak English quickly.
lend Fay offered to lend Carol some money, so she borrowed £100.
ˈlɪsən tə Do you listen to music while you clean?
lɒŋ ˈkjuː There was a long queue at the ticket office.
lʊk ˈɑːftə She's looking after a lost cat.
ˈlʊk ət How often do you look at your phone?
lʊk jɔː ˈbest I want to look my best because all my family is coming.
lʌv He loved using the family video camera.
ˈlʌvli The weather's lovely today.
ləʊ The hills here are quite low.
ˈlʌkəli My grandmother fell over again yesterday, but luckily, she
mægˈnɪfɪsənt didn't
The citybreak her arm
has some this time. buildings.
magnificent
ˈmeɪnli I mainly see my family at weekends.
meɪk ə ˈfrend A few weeks ago, I made a new friend.
meɪk ə ˈdʒəʊk I try to make a joke when people are bored.
meɪk ə nəʊt She made a note of what they'd agreed.
meɪk æn ɪkˈskjuːs You don't need to make an excuse.
meɪk ɪmpɔːtənt dɪ Managers have to make important decisions for the company.
ˈsɪʒənz
meɪk sʌmwʌn ˈsmaɪl I bought everyone drinks and made them smile.
ˈmæn.ɪdʒ She managed to keep going even though she was tired.
mæp The GPS wasn't working so we bought a map.
ˈmedɪsən If you want to become a doctor, you’ll probably have to study
mɪs medicine
She missed forliving
five years
by theatsea.
university.
mɪs ə ˈtreɪn They missed their train.
ˈmɒdən This street has a lot of cool, modern buildings.
məˈskiːtəʊ Apart from the mosquitoes and the spiders, the trip was pretty
ˈmaʊntɪn klaɪmɪŋ good.
She enjoys going mountain climbing.
ˈmaʊntɪntɒp There was a great view from the mountaintop.
mjuːˈzɪʃən We will still need actors and musicians to entertain us.
ˈnærəʊ The streets in the old part of town are very narrow.
ˈnekləs Shall I wear the gold bracelet and necklace or the black one?
niːd He needed to find his passport before his holiday.
niːd gʊd kwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz You need good qualifications to be a lawyer.
niːd sevərəl jɪəz əv You need several years of training to be a vet.
ˈtreɪnɪŋ
ˈnev.ər I have never been to Australia.
ˈnev.ər maɪnd Oh, never mind about missing dinner, it wasn't that important.
nəʊ ˈprɒb.ləm I can do that for you, no problem.
ˈnɔɪzi The theatre is crowded and noisy.
ˈnɔːməli I normally enjoy horror films, but this one was awful!
ˈnɒvəl A Tale of Two Cities' is the most popular novel of all time.
ˈɒf.ən I often get lost in big cities.
ɒn ə ˈdaɪət She’s on a diet again – this time she’s only eating bread and
carrots for a week.
ɒn fʊt I prefer to travel on foot where I can.
ɒn ˈpɜːpəs Look, I didn’t break your phone on purpose.
ɒn ðə (ˌsek.ənd) ˈflɔːr The bedroom is on the second floor.
ˈɔːdɪnəri We’ve stopped for lunch at an ordinary LA diner.
ˈaʊtdɔː We’ve decided to celebrate with coffee and cake at my
ˈəʊ.vər ðeər favourite
The museum outdoor café
is over nearnext
there, the to
beach.
the park.
əʊ Carol owed Fay £700.
peɪn I've had pain in my back for a week.
peɪnt The Mona Lisa was painted by Michelangelo.
ˈpeɪntɪŋ The Mona Lisa is the world's most famous painting.
ˈpærət We saw parrots at the zoo.
pəˈtɪkjʊləli I particularly enjoy getting letters.
pɑːs ən ɪɡˈzæm He passed his history exam.
pɑːs ˈɒn He passed on the message as soon as he saw her.
ˈpɑːspɔːt You can get a new passport at the embassy.
ˈpeɪʃənt Benjamin was patient and after a year he was able to buy the
ˈpeɪ fə zoo.
He paid for his friend's meal.
peɪ ˈbæk Carol paid back the £700 pounds.
ˈpiːsfəl I love this time of the day as it’s so peaceful and quiet down on
ˈpɜːfekt Venice Beach.day for a party.
It's a perfect
ˈfəʊtəgrɑːf He took a photograph of his son.
pleɪn I will be travelling to Spain by plane.
pleɪ The main character in 'The Shawshank Redemption' was
ˈplʌmə played by Morgan
The plumber cameFreeman.
to fix the sink.
ˈpəʊɪm I can still remember a poem I wrote when I was a child.
pɒlɪˈtɪʃən We need politicians to make the big decisions for us.
ˈpɒs.ə.bəl I'm afraid that won't be possible.
ˈpəʊstmən Some postmen might lose their jobs, because people will send
ˈpəʊstwʊmən everything
The postwoman by email in the
comes future.
early in the morning.
ˈprɪti I’m pretty sure my mum can’t use Skype.
ˈprɪti Everyone goes to look at the pretty flowers.
ˈprɒb.ləm The doctor asked him what the problem was.
ˈprɒm.ɪs He promised her they could get a pet soon.
saɪˈkɒlədʒi He was really interested in other people and how they think so
ˈpʌb.lɪʃ he
Thedecided
book wasto study psychology.
published in several languages.
pʊt ɒn kriːm You should put on some cream to help your skin heal.
pʊt ɒn ˈweɪt It’s easy to put on weight if you work in an office and don’t get
pʊt θruː any exercise.
I'll just put you through to him.
pʊt ˈɒf We had to put off the dinner.
kjuː If you shop online, there are no queues to deal with.
kjuː Does it annoy you when you have to queue in a shop?
kwaɪət I love this time of the day as it’s so peaceful and quiet down on
kwaɪt Venice
I thought Beach.
the food was quite good.
ˈreɪŋkəʊt It's very cloudy - I'll take my raincoat.
ˈreəli She rarely takes her family out for dinner - only when it's her
ˈrɪəli birthday.
I’m really into blogs.
rɪˈsiːt Would you like your receipt?
rekəˈmend He recommended ordering the cake.
rɪˈkɔːd He recorded an album last year.
ˈriː.fʌnd They gave me a full refund because the skirt didn't fit.
rɪˈfjuːz She refused to discuss the matter.
rɪˈgret He regretted wearing a suit.
rɪˈlækst Customers should feel relaxed and get excellent service.
rɪˈlæksɪŋ We spend a lot of our time in the swimming pool - it's so
relaxing!
rɪˈlaɪəbl They offered to show me around and they seemed reliable so I
rɪˈpleɪs agreed.
I want to replace my lamp with one that isn't broken.
rɪˈtɜːn I took the dress back to the shop to return it.
rɪˈvaɪz I’m revising for my final exams in Psychology at the moment.
raɪt You're right, it's very warm today.
raɪt əˈweɪ I'll come round right away!
ˈrəʊd saɪn What does this road sign mean?
ˈrɒk klaɪmɪŋ My uncle sometimes goes rock climbing in the mountains.
ˈrɒk klaɪmɪŋ I’m afraid of heights, so I don’t want to go rock climbing.
ˈrɒk stɑː He wants to be a rock star.
raʊnd ðə ˈkɔː.nər The bathroom is just round the corner.
ruːd It's very rude to arrive so late.
seɪl I bought a shirt in the sale last week.
ˈsændəlz She is wearing shorts and sandals.
seɪv ˈʌp fə Brian was saving up for a camera.
skɑːf It was a really cold day, so she decided to put on her scarf and
saɪənts ˈfɪkʃən gloves.
I love reading science fiction books.
ˈsaɪəntɪst Tim Berners-Lee was the scientist who invented the World
ˈskuːbə daɪvɪŋ Wide Web.ever been scuba diving in the sea?
Have you
ˈskʌlptʃə There’s a famous sculpture in an art gallery near where I live.
siːm The shop seemed to be closed.
ˈselfɪʃ Rea is so selfish – she only thinks about what she wants, never
sel other people. selling their own paintings yesterday.
I saw somebody
ˈsensɪbl Viki was older and a bit more sensible than Jay.
ˈsɪəriəs Perhaps he has a serious problem.
ˈsɪəriəs Our new teacher is always very serious.
set ˈɒf We set off in June.
ʃɒkt They were shocked when they got the bill for the meal.
ˈʃɒkɪŋ Their behaviour was very shocking.
ˈʃuː ʃɒp He works in a shoe shop.
ˈʃɒp əsɪstənt There won't be many jobs for shop assistants because more
ˈʃɒpɪŋ bæg people
I put thewill shopin
apples online.
my shopping bag.
ˈʃɒpɪŋ sentə If you want a really good choice of shops, you should go to the
ʃɔːts new
She isshopping
wearingcentre
shorts near the motorway.
and sandals.
ʃaɪ Mai-Li is quite shy and doesn’t like meeting new people.
ˈsɪli What a silly game this is!
ˈskeɪtbɔːdɪŋ This hill is really good for skateboarding.
ˈsnəʊbɔːdɪŋ I’m not very good at skiing, but I love snowboarding – it’s great
ˈsəʊʃəbl fun!
Ros is a very sociable person – she’s always out with friends or
sɒk at
Weparties.
wear long blue socks for school.
ˈsʌm.taɪmz I sometimes work from home.
ˈsɒr.i I'm sorry that you feel upset.
ˈsaʊnd.træk Animated films often have good soundtracks.
spiːk He just wanted to speak to her.
speʃəl ˈɒfə When Brian got home he found a special offer online.
ˈspeʃ.əl.ɪst I think this issue needs a specialist.
spend (ˈmʌni) ɒn Carol spent a lot of money on shoes.
ˈspend ɒn Only spend money on things you really need.
ˈspaɪdə Apart from the mosquitoes and the spiders, the trip was pretty
skwɒʃ good.
We have a squash court at work.
stɑːt He wanted a job so that he could start saving money for film
steɪ ɪn ə ˈhɒstəl equipment.
The second week, we checked out of our hotel and stayed in a
steɪ ɒn ə ˈkæmpsaɪt hostel.
The third week we stayed on a campsite by the beach.
ˈstʌm.ək ˌeɪk She has been complaining of a bad stomach ache.
streɪt əˈhed The school is straight ahead.
streɪndʒ It's a really strange story.
ˈstriːt laɪt Fortunately, there were street lights on, so it was easy to see
stres the
She men.
has been suffering from stress.
strɪkt Her parents are really strict.
straɪk There was a strike so there were no buses.
ˈsʌf.ər frɒm He has been suffering from his illness for many years.
suːt Giles is going to buy himself a new suit.
ˈsuːtkeɪs We collected our suitcases from the arrivals hall.
ˈsʌŋglɑːsɪz He had short dark hair, a hat and sunglasses.
ˈsʌntæn ləʊʃən Remember to wear suntan lotion on the ship.
ˈsɜːfɪŋ Bondi Beach in Sydney is a great place to go surfing.
səˈpraɪzd Anita was surprised to get the news from her sister.
səˈpraɪzɪŋ Anita got some surprising news from her sister.
səˈpraɪzɪŋli Juliane had a broken bone in her neck and cuts to her arms, but
ˈswetʃɜːt surprisingly,
He wore jeansshe could
and still walk.
a sweatshirt.
ˈtæb.lət She was advised to take tablets for the pain.
teɪk ə ˈmes.ɪdʒ Can I take a message for you?
teɪk ə ˈfəʊ.tə.ɡrɑːf This photograph was taken in 1932.
teɪk ˈnəʊts He always took a lot of notes during his classes.
teɪk ˈɒf We took off late from London.
teɪk pɪls / ˈmed.ɪ.sən You need to take your pills if you want to get better.
teɪk ðə lɪft You can take the lift to the third floor.
ˈtɔːk tə Talk to a doctor about how you feel.
ˈtæk.si ˌdraɪ.vər The taxi driver who took us to the airport was very sociable.
ˈtiːbæg Do we have any teabags?
ˈtiːkʌp She put some teacups on the table.
telɪˈvɪʒən prəʊgræm We watched a television programme about Canada.
ðə fluː My brother came down with the flu last week.
seɪlz One day Carol and Fay went shopping in the sales.
ðiːz deɪz Nothing is cheap these days.
ˈθɪŋk əbaʊt Peter Jackson saw the 1933 film King Kong, and from that
ˈθɪŋk əbaʊt moment he was
Do you think always
about yourthinking
work at about making films.
weekends?
ˈθɪŋk əv You should think of ways to save energy.
θruː The reception is just through the main doors.
ˈtɪkɪt ɒfɪs I'll phone the ticket office to see if I can get tickets.
taɪ He always wears a tie when he goes for a job interview.
ˈtaɪgə A lot of people come to see the tigers.
taɪts I wore a skirt and black tights.
ˈtaɪni He lives in a tiny house.
taɪəd Sara was tired after a long day at work.
ˈtaɪərɪŋ Sara had a really tiring day at work.
tə biː ˈrɒŋ wɪð There was something wrong with the plane.
tɒp I need a top to wear with this skirt.
ˈtræksuːt I’m going to put my tracksuit on and go for a run.
ˈtræfɪk dʒæm The traffic jam went on for miles down the road.
treɪn My favourite way to travel is by train.
ˈtreɪnəz She wears trainers for running.
trævəl əˈraʊnd We travelled around Europe last year.
truː It's true that I have a lot of clothes.
ˈtɜːbjʊləns There was a lot of turbulence during the flight.
tɜːn ˈdaʊn He turned down the invitation, because he had too much work.
tiːˈviː skriːn Everyone stared at the TV screen.
tiːˈviː sɪəriːz I watch a lot of TV like 'Game of Thrones'.
tiːˈviː stɑː He is a TV star in Denmark.
ˈʌgli The carpet's a bit ugly.
ˈʌgli The new building opposite the university is ugly.
ˈʌndəweə Make sure you take clean underwear.
ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli We got to the airport on time, but unfortunately, our flight was
ʌnpæk jɔː ˈlʌgɪdʒ delayed.
When we arrived, we checked into our luxury hotel and
ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li unpacked our
I usually go luggage.on Saturdays.
swimming
vet When I was little, I wanted to be a vet because I loved looking
ˈvɪd.i.əʊ ˌɡeɪm after
I loveanimals.
playing video games.
ˈvi:zə We needed to get a visa from the embassy before we travelled.
ˈvɒlibɔːl Why don’t we play volleyball when we go to the beach?
ˈweɪt fə You should wait for the sales to buy expensive things.
wɒnt He wanted to get out of school and into a job.
weə sʌmθɪŋ ˈnaɪs It’s an expensive restaurant so please wear something nice.
weɪl From the ship, we could see whales.
waɪd This road isn't wide enough for a bus.
ˈwɪndsɜːfɪŋ The beaches in Wales are often very windy, so they’re good for
wɜːk ɪn ə ˈtiːm windsurfing.
I’ve always liked working in a team.
wɜːk lɒŋ ˈaʊəz When I’m very busy I have to work long hours.
wɜːk wiːkˈendz I sometimes have to work weekends.
raɪt All the songs on the album 'Thriller' were written by Michael
raɪt ən ˈeseɪ Jackson.
He had to write a lot of essays but he was a good student.
ˈjəʊgə When I’m stressed, I do yoga. It helps me to relax.
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spielen 8 79
Installateur 5 137
Gedicht 8 78
Politiker 5 51
möglich 9 92
Briefträger 5 51
Briefträgerin 5 137
ziemlich 1 11
reizend 4 41
das Problem 7 73
versprechen 9 91
Psychologie 9 88
veröffentlichen 8 79
Creme auftragen 7 72
zunehmen 7 71
jdn. durchstellen 9 92
etw. verschieben 10 99
Warteschlange 10 101
sich anstellen 10 101
still 4 41
ziemlich, recht 1 16
Regenmantel 4 136
selten 1 11
sehr 1 11
der Beleg 3 33
empfehlen 9 91
aufnehmen 8 86
zurückerstatten 10 102
sich weigern 9 141
bedauern 9 91
entspannt 6 60
entspannend 6 60
zuverlässig 12 126, 143
austauschen 10 102
zurückgeben 10 102
wiederholen 9 89
recht haben [phr] 12 122
direkt, sofort 10 102
Strassenschild 11 116, 142
Klettern 8 139
Klettern 11 142
Rockstar 11 116, 142
um die Ecke 11 112
unhöflich 1 134
der Sale, der Ausverkauf 3 28
Sandalen 4 46, 136
auf etw. sparen 3 136
Schal 4 46, 136
Science-Fiction 11 108
Wissenschafter 5 137
Sporttauchen 8 86, 139
Skulptur 8 78
scheinen 9 141
egoistisch 12 126, 143
verkaufen 8 79
vernünftig 12 126, 143
ernsthaft 1 134
ernst 12 143
aufbrechen 2 135
schockiert 6 138
schockierend 6 138
Schuhgeschäft 11 142
Verkäufer 5 51
Einkaufstasche 11 116, 142
Einkaufszentrum 11 142
Shorts 4 136
scheu 12 143
dumm 1 134
Skateboarden 8 139
Snowboarden 8 86, 139
gesellig 12 143
Socke 4 136
manchmal 1 11
leidtun 10 102
die Filmmusik 11 108
sprechen 9 92
Sonderangebot 3 28
der/die Spezialist/-in 5 51
für etw. Geld ausgeben 3 136
für etw. Geld ausgeben 6 59
Spinne 12 118
Squash 8 86, 139
beginnen 9 91
in einer Jugendherberge 2 134
logieren
auf einem Zeltplatz bleiben 2 134
die Bauchschmerzen [plural] 7 72
geradeaus 11 112
seltsam 1 8
Strassenbeleuchtung 11 116, 142
der Stress 7 71
streng 12 143
Streik 2 135
leiden an 7 71
Anzug 4 136
Koffer 2 19
Sonnenbrille 2 19
Sonnenschutzmittel 2 19
Surfen 8 139
überrascht 6 138
überraschend 6 138
überraschenderweise 11 111
Sweatshirt 4 46, 136
die Tabletten [f] 7 73
etw. ausrichten 9 92
ein Foto machen 8 79
Notizen machen 9 89
abfliegen 2 135
Tabletten [f]/Medikamente 7 72
[n]
dennehmen
Aufzug nehmen 11 112
mit jdm. sprechen 6 59
der/die Taxifahrer/-in 5 51
Teebeutel 11 142
Teetasse 11 142
Fernsehprogramm 11 142
die Grippe 7 72
Ausverkauf 3 28
heutzutage 1 12
über etw. nachdenken 9 91
über etw. Nachdenken 6 59
sich etw. Ausdenken 6 59
durch 11 112
Kartenschalter 11 116, 142
Krawatte 4 46, 136
Tiger 12 118
Strumpfhose 4 46, 136
winzig 4 41
müde 6 138
ermüdend 6 138
etw. stimmt nicht 2 135
Top 4 46, 136
Trainer 4 46, 136
Verkehrsstau 2 135
der Zug 2 20
Joggingschuhe 4 136
herumreisen 2 135
stimmt, richtig 12 122
Turbulenz 2 135
etw. ablehnen 10 106, 142
Fernsehbildschirm 11 142
Fernsehserie 8 79
Fernsehstar 11 142
hässlich 1 134
hässlich 4 41
Unterwäsche 4 136
leider 11 111
Gepäck auspacken 2 134
normalerweise 1 11
Tierarzt 5 56, 137
das Videospiel 11 142
Visum 2 134
Volleyball 8 139
auf etw. warten 6 59
wollen 9 91
etw. Schönes anziehen 4 136
Wal 12 118
breit 4 41
Windsurfen 8 86, 139
im Team arbeiten 5 137
lange arbeiten 5 137
am Wochenende arbeiten 5 137
verfassen 8 79
einen Aufsatz schreiben 9 89
Yoga 8 86, 139
Pre-intermediate wordlist: English to English
Unit Page ENGLISH PoS Definition Pronunciation Example
(UK)
1 8 all right adj good enough, although not very good ɔːlˈraɪt The party's all right, but the music's a bit boring.

1 8 awful adj very bad, of low quality, or unpleasant ˈɔːfəl We saw an awful film.
1 8 boring adj not interesting or exciting ˈbɔːrɪŋ The party's alright, but the music's a bit boring.

1 8 delicious adj If food or drink is delicious, it smells or tastes dɪˈlɪʃəs The pizza is delicious.
extremely good
1 8 perfect adj exactly right for someone or something ˈpɜːfekt It's a perfect day for a party.
1 8 strange adj If something is strange, it is surprising because streɪndʒ It's a really strange story.
it is unusual or unexpected.
1 11 absolutely adverb completely æbsəˈluːtli I absolutely hate rude people.
1 11 always adv every time or all the time ˈɔːl.weɪz I always have coffee with my breakfast.
1 11 especially adverb more than other things or people, or much ɪˈspeʃəli I love rock music, but I especially like the Rolling
more than usual Stones.
1 11 fairly adverb more than average, but less than very ˈfeəli I think Facebook is fairly good.
1 11 generally adverb usually, or in most situations ˈdʒenrəli I generally text my friends.
1 11 hardly ever adverb almost never hɑːdli ˈevə I hardly ever send postcards.
1 11 mainly adverb mostly or to a large degree ˈmeɪnli I mainly see my family at weekends.
1 11 never adv not at any time or not on any occasion ˈnev.ər I have never been to Australia.
1 11 normally adverb usually ˈnɔːməli I normally enjoy horror films, but this one was
awful!
1 11 often adv many times ˈɒf.ən I often get lost in big cities.
1 11 particularly adverb especially pəˈtɪkjʊləli I particularly enjoy getting letters.
1 11 pretty adverb quite, but not extremely ˈprɪti I’m pretty sure my mum can’t use Skype.
1 11 rarely adverb not often ˈreəli She rarely takes her family out for dinner - only
when it's her birthday.
1 11 really adverb very or very much ˈrɪəli I’m really into blogs.
1 11 sometimes adv on some occasions but not always or often ˈsʌm.taɪmz I sometimes work from home.

1 11 usually adv in the way that most often happens ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li I usually go swimming on Saturdays.
1 12 by the way phrase used to introduce a new subject to be baɪ ðə weɪ By the way, I'm going out later.
considered or to give further information
1 12 these days phrase used to talk about the present time, in ðiːz deɪz Nothing is cheap these days.
comparison with the past
1 16 quite adv a little or a lot but not completely kwaɪt I thought the food was quite good.
1 134 amazing adj very surprising əˈmeɪzɪŋ The room looks amazing
1 134 gorgeous adj very beautiful or pleasant ˈgɔːdʒəs The fruit salad is gorgeous!
1 134 horrible adj very unpleasant or bad ˈhɒrɪbl The weather's horrible today.
1 134 lovely adj pleasant or enjoyable ˈlʌvli The weather's lovely today.
1 134 rude adj behaving in a way which is not polite and ruːd It's very rude to arrive so late.
upsets other people
1 134 serious adj A serious problem or situation is bad and ˈsɪəriəs Perhaps he has a serious problem.
makes people worry.
1 134 silly adj stupid ˈsɪli What a silly game this is!
1 134 ugly adj unpleasant to look at ˈʌgli The carpet's a bit ugly.
2 19 suitcase noun a rectangular case with a handle that you use ˈsuːtkeɪs We collected our suitcases from the arrivals hall.
for carrying clothes when you are travelling

2 19 sunglasses plural noun dark glasses that you wear to protect your ˈsʌŋglɑːsɪz He had short dark hair, a hat and sunglasses.
eyes from the sun.
2 19 suntan lotion noun a substance that protects your skin from the ˈsʌntæn ləʊʃən Remember to wear suntan lotion on the ship.
sun
2 20 bus noun a large vehicle in which people are driven from bʌs I took the bus to school.
one place to another
2 20 car noun a road vehicle for a small number of people kɑːr For long trips we go by car.

2 20 coach noun a long vehicle with comfortable seats, used to kəʊtʃ My parents have gone on a coach trip.
take groups of people on journeys
2 20 on foot noun walking ɒn fʊt I prefer to travel on foot where I can.
2 20 plane noun a vehicle designed for air travel, with wings pleɪn I will be travelling to Spain by plane.
and one or more engines
2 20 train noun a railway engine carrying people (in carriages) treɪn My favourite way to travel is by train.
or goods (in containers)
2 134 book phrase to arrange to stay in a place at some time in bʊk əkɒmə We booked all of our accommodation online.
accommodatio the future ˈdeɪʃən
n

2 134 buy souvenirs phrase to buy presents or things you want to keep baɪ suːvənˈɪəz We bought souvenirs for our friends and family.
yourself from a place where you are on holiday

2 134 check into a phrase to go to the desk at the front of a hotel to say tʃek ɪntuː ə həʊ When we arrived, we checked into our luxury
hotel that you have arrived ˈtel hotel and unpacked our luggage.
2 134 check out of a phrase to leave a hotel after paying your bill tʃek aʊt əv ə The second week, we checked out of our hotel and
hotel həʊˈtel stayed in a hostel.
2 134 do some phrase to visit places that are interesting because they du: səm We did some sightseeing. The castles and gardens
sightseeing are historical, famous, etc. ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ were gorgeous!
2 134 exchange phrase to buy money from one country with money ɪkstʃeɪndʒ sʌm We exchanged some money at the bank.
some money from another country ˈmʌni
2 134 get a visa phrase to get an official mark in your passport that get ə ˈviːzə We needed to get a visa from the embassy before
allows you to enter or leave a particular we travelled.
country

2 134 go away on phrase to go somewhere for a holiday gəʊ əweɪ ɒn We went away on holiday for three weeks.
holiday ˈhɒlɪdeɪ
2 134 have an phrase to do something exciting hæv ən əd We had a great adventure and we didn’t want to
adventure ˈventʃə come home.
2 134 stay in a phrase to stay in a place like a cheap hotel, often with steɪ ɪn ə ˈhɒstəl The second week, we checked out of our hotel and
hostel several people in the same room stayed in a hostel.
2 134 stay on a phrase to stay in an area where people can stay in steɪ ɒn ə The third week we stayed on a campsite by the
campsite tents for a holiday ˈkæmpsaɪt beach.
2 134 unpack your phrase to take your clothes and other things out of ʌnpæk jɔː When we arrived, we checked into our luxury
luggage your suitcase ˈlʌgɪdʒ hotel and unpacked our luggage.
2 134 visa noun an official mark in your passport that allows ˈvi:zə We needed to get a visa from the embassy before
you to enter or leave a particular country we travelled.

2 135 board a train phrase to get onto a train bɔːd ə ˈtreɪn We boarded a train to Paris.

2 135 break down verb If a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops breɪk ˈdaʊn My car broke down on the motorway.
working.
2 135 change verb to get off a bus, plane, etc and catch another, in tʃeɪndʒ We changed at Strasbourg.
order to continue a journey
2 135 delay noun when you have to wait longer than expected dɪˈleɪ There was a delay at the station.
for something to happen, or the time that you
have to wait

2 135 get lost phrase to go somewhere and then not know where get ˈlɒst We got lost in the city centre.
you are or where you should go
2 135 get to verb to arrive in a place ˈget tə We got to Paris at seven thirty.
2 135 give sb a lift phrase to take someone somewhere in your car gɪv sʌmwʌn ə A kind man gave us a lift to Frankfurt.
ˈlɪft
2 135 have a crash phrase to have an accident in which a vehicle hits hæv ə ˈkræʃ I had a crash on the drive to work.
something
2 135 hitchhike verb to get free rides in people's vehicles by ˈhɪtʃhaɪk We hitchhiked across Germany.
standing next to the road and waiting for
someone to pick you up

2 135 land verb If an aircraft lands, it arrives on the ground lænd We landed on time in Berlin.
after a journey.
2 135 long queue phrase a long line of people waiting for something lɒŋ ˈkjuː There was a long queue at the ticket office.

2 135 miss a train phrase to arrive too late to get on a train mɪs ə ˈtreɪn They missed their train.
2 135 set off verb to start a journey set ˈɒf We set off in June.
2 135 strike noun a period of time when people are not working straɪk There was a strike so there were no buses.
because they want more money, etc

2 135 take off verb to leave the ground in an aeroplane teɪk ˈɒf We took off late from London.
2 135 to be sth phrase If there is something wrong with a machine, it tə biː ˈrɒŋ wɪð There was something wrong with the plane.
wrong with does not work in the way it should.
sth

2 135 traffic jam noun a line of cars, trucks, etc that are moving ˈtræfɪk dʒæm The traffic jam went on for miles down the road.
slowly or not moving at all
2 135 travel around verb to move around a place in a vehicle trævəl əˈraʊnd We travelled around Europe last year.

2 135 turbulence noun strong sudden movements in air or water ˈtɜːbjʊləns There was a lot of turbulence during the flight.

2 26, backpack noun a bag that you carry on your back ˈbækpæk I put a bottle of water in my backpack.
134
2 26, foreign noun money from another country fɒrən ˈkʌrənsi You can get foreign currency at the bank.
134 currency
2 26, guidebook noun a book that gives visitors information about a ˈgaɪdbʊk We were sitting outside a café, reading the
134 particular place guidebook.
2 26, map noun a picture that shows where countries, towns, mæp The GPS wasn't working so we bought a map.
134 roads, rivers, etc are
2 26, passport noun an official document, often a small book, that ˈpɑːspɔːt You can get a new passport at the embassy.
134 you need to enter or leave a country
3 28 bank account noun an arrangement with a bank to keep your ˈbæŋk əkaʊnt Brian only had £400 in his bank account.
money there and take it out when you need to

3 28 bargain noun something on sale at a lower price than its true ˈbɑː.ɡɪn I found this dress at a bargain price.
value
3 28 discount noun a reduction in price ˈdɪskaʊnt Brian asked the shop assistant for a discount but
she said no.
3 28 pay sth back verb to pay someone the money that you owe them peɪ ˈbæk Carol paid back the £700 pounds.

3 28 sale noun an occasion when goods are sold at a lower seɪl I bought a shirt in the sale last week.
price than usual
3 28 special offer noun a price that is lower than usual speʃəl ˈɒfə When Brian got home he found a special offer
online.
3 28 the sales plural noun a time when shops sell goods at a lower price seɪlz One day Carol and Fay went shopping in the sales.
than usual
3 31 do sth nice phrase to do something kind du: sʌmθɪŋ That was the nicest thing a stranger has ever
ˈnaɪs done for me.
3 31 do volunteer phrase to do work that you are not paid for du: vɒlənˈtɪə I have been to Haiti three times to do volunteer
work wɜːk work.
3 31 do well phrase to be successful du: ˈwel The boy is doing really well at school.
3 31 give someone phrase to put your arms around someone gɪv sʌmwʌn ə You should give someone who looks sad a hug.
a hug ˈhʌg

3 31 give someone phrase to give an extra amount of money to someone gɪv sʌmwʌn ə I gave the waitress a big tip.
a tip like a waiter or a taxi driver ˈtɪp

3 31 give sb advice phrase offer someone an opinion about what they ɡɪv ədˈvaɪs He gave me some advice which really helped me.
should do or how they should act
3 31 give someone phrase to tell someone how to get to a place gɪv sʌmwʌn dɪ I often give people directions.
directions ˈrekʃənz

3 31 give sth away verb to give something to someone without asking gɪv əˈweɪ I give away my old clothes to charity.
for any money
3 31 make a friend phrase to become friendly with someone meɪk ə ˈfrend A few weeks ago, I made a new friend.

3 31 make a joke phrase to say something that is funny meɪk ə ˈdʒəʊk I try to make a joke when people are bored.
3 31 make a note phrase to write something down or remember it meɪk ə nəʊt She made a note of what they'd agreed.
carefully
3 31 make phrase to make someone's mouth curve up because meɪk sʌmwʌn I bought everyone drinks and made them smile.
someone they are happy ˈsmaɪl
smile

3 33 card noun a small, rectangular piece of card or plastic, kɑːd I'd like to pay by card, please.
used to prove your identity or make purchases
3 33 receipt noun a piece of paper or message proving that rɪˈsiːt Would you like your receipt?
money, goods, or information have been
received

3 136 afford verb to have enough money to buy something əˈfɔːd Brian couldn’t afford the camera.
3 136 borrow verb to use something that belongs to someone else ˈbɒrəʊ Fay offered to lend Carol some money, so she
and give it back later borrowed £100.
3 136 cash noun money in any form kæʃ Carol saw some shoes she loved, but she didn’t
have any cash.
3 136 cost verb If something costs a particular amount of kɒst Brian saw a great camera but it cost £499.
money, you have to pay that in order to buy or
do it.

3 136 get a loan phrase to borrow money from a bank get ə ˈləʊn Carol got a loan for £1000 from the bank.
3 136 lend verb to give something to someone for a period of lend Fay offered to lend Carol some money, so she
time, expecting that they will then give it back borrowed £100.
to you

3 136 owe verb to have to pay money back to someone əʊ Carol owed Fay £700.
3 136 save up for sth verb to keep money so that you can buy something seɪv ˈʌp fə Brian was saving up for a camera.
with it in the future
3 136 spend verb to use money to buy or pay for something spend (ˈmʌni) Carol spent a lot of money on shoes.
(money) on ɒn
sth
Pre-intermediate wordlist: English to English
Unit Page ENGLISH PoS Definition Pronunciatio
n (UK)
4 41 ancient adj from a long time ago ˈeɪnʃənt

4 41 crowded adj very full of people ˈkraʊdɪd

4 41 empty adj not containing any things or ˈemp.ti

people
4 41 high adj having a large distance from the haɪ
bottom to the top
4 41 huge adj extremely large hjuːdʒ

4 41 indoor adj happening, used, or existing in a ˈɪndɔː

building

4 41 low adj near the ground, not high ləʊ

4 41 magnificent adj very good or very beautiful mægˈnɪfɪsənt

4 41 modern adj using the newest ideas, design, ˈmɒdən

technology, etc and not
traditional

4 41 narrow adj Narrow things measure a small ˈnærəʊ

distance from one side to the
other.

4 41 noisy adj Noisy people or things make a ˈnɔɪzi

lot of noise.
4 41 ordinary adj not special, different, or unusual ˈɔːdɪnəri
in any way
4 41 outdoor adj happening, used, or in a place ˈaʊtdɔː
that is outside and not inside a
building

4 41 peaceful adj quiet and calm ˈpiːsfəl

4 41 pretty adj If a place or an object is pretty, ˈprɪti

it is pleasant to look at.
4 41 quiet adj without much noise or activity kwaɪət

4 41 tiny adj extremely small ˈtaɪni

4 41 ugly adj unpleasant to look at ˈʌgli

4 41 wide adj measuring a long distance or waɪd

longer than usual from one side
to the other

4 136 belt noun a long, thin piece of leather, belt

cloth, or plastic that you wear
around your waist

4 136 boot noun a shoe that covers your foot and buːt
part of your leg

4 136 flat shoes plural shoes with very low heels flæt ˈʃuːz
noun
4 136 get a new phrase to buy a new set of clothes get ə njuː ˈaʊtfɪt
outfit
4 136 glove noun a piece of clothing which covers ɡlʌv
your fingers and hand

4 136 go to the phrase to go to a place where you can gəʊ tə ðə bjuː

beautician's have your skin, hair, nails, etc. ˈtɪʃənz
treated to make you look better

4 136 go to the phrase to go to a place where you can gəʊ tə ðə

hairdresser's have your hair washed, cut, ˈheədresəz
coloured etc

4 136 handbag noun a bag carried by a woman with ˈhændbæg

her money, keys, etc inside

4 136 have a shave phrase to cut the hair off your face and hæv ə ˈʃeɪv
chin
4 136 jumper noun a warm piece of clothing which ˈdʒʌmpə
covers the top of your body and
is pulled on over your head

4 136 look your best phrase to look as attractive as possible lʊk jɔː ˈbest

4 136 necklace noun a piece of jewellery that you ˈnekləs

wear around your neck
4 136 raincoat noun a coat that you wear when it is ˈreɪŋkəʊt
raining
4 136 shorts plural a very short pair of trousers that ʃɔːts
noun stop above the knee
4 136 socks plural something that you wear on sɒk
noun your foot inside your shoe
4 136 suit noun a jacket and trousers or a jacket suːt
and skirt that are made from the
same material

4 136 trainers plural soft sports shoes ˈtreɪnəz

noun
4 136 underwear noun the clothes that you wear next ˈʌndəweə
to your skin, under your other
clothes

4 136 wear sth nice phrase to wear attractive clothes weə sʌmθɪŋ
ˈnaɪs
4 46, bracelet noun a piece of jewellery that you ˈbreɪslət
136 wear around your wrist
4 46, earring noun a piece of jewellery that you ˈɪərɪŋ
136 wear on your ear
4 46, high heels plural shoes with high parts under the haɪ ˈhiːlz
136 noun back part of your foot
4 46, sandals plural light shoes with straps that you ˈsændəlz
136 noun wear in warm weather
4 46, scarf noun a piece of cloth that you wear skɑːf
136 around your neck, head, or
shoulders to keep warm or for
decoration

4 46, sweatshirt noun a piece of clothing made of soft ˈswetʃɜːt

136 cotton which covers the top of
your body and is pulled on over
your head

4 46, tie noun a long, thin piece of cloth that a taɪ

136 man wears around his neck with
a shirt

4 46, tights plural a piece of women's clothing taɪts

136 noun made of very thin material that
covers the legs and bottom

4 46, top noun a piece of women's clothing tɒp

136 worn on the upper part of the
body

4 46, tracksuit noun loose, comfortable clothes, ˈtræksuːt

136 usually trousers and a top,
especially worn for exercising

5 48 designer noun someone who draws and plans dɪˈzaɪnə

how something will be made

5 51 actor noun someone, especially a man, ˈæktə

whose job is to perform in plays
and films
5 51 bank clerk noun an employee of a bank who bæŋk klɑːk
deals with customers, receives
and pays out money, etc.

5 51 builder noun someone who makes or repairs ˈbɪldə

buildings as a job
5 51 carer noun someone who looks after a ˈkeərə
person who is young, old, or ill

5 51 computer noun someone whose job is to write kəmpjuːtə

programmer instructions for computers ˈprəʊgræmə

5 51 engineer noun a person whose job is to design, ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪər

build, repair or control
machines, engines, or electrical
equipment

5 51 lawyer noun someone whose job is to ˈlɔɪə

understand the law and deal
with legal situations

5 51 musician noun someone who plays a musical mjuːˈzɪʃən

instrument, often as a job

5 51 politician noun someone who works in politics, pɒlɪˈtɪʃən

especially a member of the
government

5 51 postman noun a man who takes and brings ˈpəʊstmən

letters and parcels as a job

5 51 shop assistant noun someone whose job is selling ˈʃɒp əsɪstənt

things in a shop

5 51 specialist noun someone who has a lot of ˈspeʃ.əl.ɪst

experience, knowledge, or skill
in a particular subject

5 51 taxi driver noun a person who drives a taxi as a ˈtæk.si ˌdraɪ.vər

job
5 52 don't worry phrase used to tell someone not to dəʊnt ˈwʌr.i
worry
5 52 it doesn't phrase used to say that something isn't ɪt ˈdʌz.ənt
matter important, or won't affect what ˈmæt.ər
happens

5 52 never mind phrase used to tell someone not to ˈnev.ər maɪnd

worry about something because
it is not important

5 52 no problem phrase said to show that you will or can nəʊ ˈprɒb.ləm
do what someone has asked you
to

5 137 actress noun a woman whose job is to ˈæktrəs

perform in plays and films
5 137 architect noun someone who designs buildings ˈɑːkɪtekt

5 137 banker noun someone who has an important ˈbæŋkə

job in a bank
5 137 be self- phrase to work for yourself not for a biː selfɪmˈplɔɪd
employed company

5 137 deal with phrase to meet and talk to people every dɪəl wɪð piːpl
people every day as part of your job evri ˈdeɪ
day

5 137 deal with phrase to take action to solve dɪəl wɪð sɪəriəs
serious important problems ˈprɒbləmz
problems

5 137 earn a good phrase to get a lot of money from your ɜːn ə gʊd
salary job ˈsæləri
5 137 electrician noun someone whose job is to put in, ɪlekˈtrɪʃən
check, or repair electrical wires
and equipment

5 137 gardener noun someone who works in a ˈgɑːdənə

garden, growing plants and
making it look attractive

5 137 have a lot of phrase to be good at doing a lot of hæv ə lɒt əv

skills things ˈskɪlz
5 137 have a nice phrase to work in a place that is hæv ə naɪs
working pleasant wɜːkɪŋ ɪn
environment ˈvaɪrənmənt

5 137 make phrase to decide about things that are meɪk ɪmpɔːtənt
important important dɪˈsɪʒənz
decisions

5 137 need good phrase If you need good qualifications niːd gʊd
qualifications to do a job, you must pass a lot kwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz
of exams.

5 137 need several phrase If a job needs several years of niːd sevərəl
years of training, you have to learn it for jɪəz əv ˈtreɪnɪŋ
training several years before you can do
it well.

5 137 plumber noun someone whose job is to repair ˈplʌmə

or connect water pipes and
things like toilets and baths

5 137 postwoman noun a female postman ˈpəʊstwʊmən

5 137 scientist noun someone who studies science or ˈsaɪəntɪst

works in science

5 137 work in a phrase to work together with a group of wɜːk ɪn ə ˈtiːm

team people
5 137 work long phrase to work for a long time every wɜːk lɒŋ ˈaʊəz
hours day
5 137 work phrase to work on Saturday and Sunday wɜːk wiːkˈendz
weekends
5 56, accountant noun someone whose job is to keep əˈkaʊntənt
137 or examine the financial records
of a company or organization

5 56, hairdresser noun someone whose job is to wash, ˈheədresə

137 cut, colour, etc people's hair

5 56, IT worker noun someone who works with aɪˈti: wɜːkə

137 computers and other electronic
equipment

5 56, journalist noun someone whose job is to write ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst

137 articles for newspapers and
magazines

5 56, vet noun someone whose job is to give vet

137 medical care to animals that are
ill or hurt

6 59 arrive at (a verb to get to a place əˈraɪv ət

place)
6 59 ask about sth verb to say something to someone as ˈɑːsk əbaʊt
a question
6 59 ask sb for sth verb to say to someone that you want ˈɑːsk fə
them to give you something or
do something for you

6 59 borrow sth verb to use something that belongs to ˈbɒrəʊ frəm

from sb someone else and give it back
later

6 59 concentrate verb to think very carefully about ˈkɒnsəntreɪt ɒn

on sth something you are doing and
nothing else

6 59 deal with sth verb to take action in order to ˈdɪəl wɪð

achieve something or solve a
problem

6 59 listen to sth verb to give attention to something in ˈlɪsən tə

order to hear them

6 59 look at sth verb to turn your eyes in the ˈlʊk ət

direction of something so that
you can see it

6 59 pay for sth verb to give money to someone in ˈpeɪ fə

order to buy something from
them

6 59 spend sth on verb to use money to buy or pay for ˈspend ɒn

sth something
6 59 talk to sb verb to say things to someone ˈtɔːk tə

6 59 think about verb to use your mind to imagine a ˈθɪŋk əbaʊt

sth situation
6 59 think of sth verb to use your mind to produce an ˈθɪŋk əv
idea or a solution
6 59 wait for verb to not do something until ˈweɪt fə
something else happens
6 60 relaxed adj feeling happy and comfortable rɪˈlækst
because nothing is worrying you

6 60 relaxing adj making you feel relaxed rɪˈlæksɪŋ

6 138 amazed adj extremely surprised əˈmeɪzd

6 138 amazing adj very good əˈmeɪzɪŋ

6 138 annoyed adj slightly angry əˈnɔɪd

6 138 annoying adj making you feel annoyed əˈnɔɪɪŋ

6 138 confused adj unable to think clearly or to kənˈfjuːzd

understand something
6 138 confusing adj difficult to understand kənˈfjuːzɪŋ

6 138 disappointed adj unhappy because someone or dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd

something was not as good as
you hoped or expected, or
because something did not
happen

6 138 disappointing adj making you feel disappointed dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ

6 138 embarrassed adj feeling ashamed or shy ɪmˈbærəst

6 138 embarrassing adj making you feel embarrassed ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ

6 138 excited adj feeling very happy and ɪkˈsaɪtɪd

enthusiastic
6 138 exciting adj making you feel very happy and ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ
enthusiastic
6 138 frightened adj afraid or nervous ˈfraɪtənd

6 138 frightening adj making you feel afraid or ˈfraɪtənɪŋ

nervous
6 138 interested adj wanting to give your attention ˈɪntrəstɪd
to something and discover more
about it
6 138 interesting adj Someone or something that is ˈɪntrəstɪŋ
interesting keeps your attention
because they are unusual,
exciting, or have lots of ideas.

6 138 shocked adj very surprised and upset ʃɒkt

6 138 shocking adj very surprising and upsetting ˈʃɒkɪŋ

6 138 surprised adj feeling surprise because səˈpraɪzd

something has happened that
you did not expect

6 138 surprising adj not expected and making səˈpraɪzɪŋ

someone feel surprised
6 138 tired adj feeling that you want to rest or taɪəd
sleep
6 138 tiring adj making you feel tired ˈtaɪərɪŋ
h
Example

Stonehenge is an ancient
monument in Wiltshire in England.

The palace is nice but it’s so

crowded.
The park is empty at that time of
day.
The hills in the South of England
are quite high.
It’s a huge park so it’s always
really nice.
I’ve arranged to meet my friend at
an indoor shopping mall in Santa
Monica.

The hills here are quite low.

The city has some magnificent
buildings.
This street has a lot of cool,
modern buildings.

The streets in the old part of town

are very narrow.

The theatre is crowded and noisy.

We’ve stopped for lunch at an

ordinary LA diner.
We’ve decided to celebrate with
coffee and cake at my favourite
outdoor café near the beach.

I love this time of the day as it’s so

peaceful and quiet down on Venice
Beach.

Everyone goes to look at the pretty

flowers.
I love this time of the day as it’s so
peaceful and quiet down on Venice
Beach.

He lives in a tiny house.

The new building opposite the
university is ugly.
This road isn't wide enough for a
bus.

He wore brown trousers with a red

belt.

I bought my boots from the new

shoe shop opposite the café.

Bring flat shoes for walking

around town.
I’m going to go shopping and get a
new outfit.
It was a really cold day, so she
decided to put on her scarf and
gloves.

She has very long nails so she often

goes to the beautician's.

I need a haircut so I’m going to the

hairdresser's this afternoon.

The old lady lost her handbag in

the park.

He should have a shave before he

grows a beard.
You will need a jumper in the
evenings.

I want to look my best because all

my family is coming.
Shall I wear the gold bracelet and
necklace or the black one?
It's very cloudy - I'll take my
raincoat.
She is wearing shorts and sandals.

We wear long blue socks for school.

Giles is going to buy himself a new
suit.

She wears trainers for running.

Make sure you take clean

underwear.

It’s an expensive restaurant so

please wear something nice.
Shall I wear the gold bracelet and
necklace or the black one?
How about these earrings? They’re
really beautiful.
I’ve found a gorgeous red dress and
matching high heels.
She is wearing shorts and sandals.

It was a really cold day, so she

decided to put on her scarf and
gloves.

He wore jeans and a sweatshirt.

He always wears a tie when he

goes for a job interview.

I wore a skirt and black tights.

I need a top to wear with this skirt.

I’m going to put my tracksuit on

and go for a run.

I work for a number of companies

as a book designer.

We will still need actors and

musicians to entertain us.
My friend works as a bank clerk in
the city.

Someone suggested I train to be a

builder.
We’ll need carers to look after us in
old age.

My sister is a computer
programmer.

She has a job as a software

engineer.

We need lawyers to argue for us.

We will still need actors and

musicians to entertain us.

We need politicians to make the

big decisions for us.

Some postmen might lose their

jobs, because people will send
everything by email in the future.

There won't be many jobs for shop

assistants because more people
will shop online.

I think this issue needs a specialist.

The taxi driver who took us to the

airport was very sociable.
Don't worry if you're too busy to
come.
It doesn't matter if we're late
because we haven't booked for a
certain time.

Oh, never mind about missing

dinner, it wasn't that important.

I can do that for you, no problem.

She's a TV actress.
I decided to study to become an
architect.
Bankers often earn a lot of money.

I’m self-employed, which means I

work on my own and not in a team.

I'm a shop assistant, so I deal with

people every day.

The engineers sometimes have to

deal with serious problems.

When I’m busy I can earn a very

good salary.
We need an electrician to fix the
lights.

My grandparents have a gardener

now.

Doctors need to have a lot of skills.

I can work at home, so I can say

that I have a really nice working
environment!

Managers have to make important

decisions for the company.

You need good qualifications to be

a lawyer.

You need several years of training

to be a vet.

The plumber came to fix the sink.

The postwoman comes early in the

morning.
Tim Berners-Lee was the scientist
who invented the World Wide Web.

I’ve always liked working in a

team.
When I’m very busy I have to work
long hours.
I sometimes have to work
weekends.
My father's an accountant.

I'm a hairdresser and I work in a

very fashionable salon.

Are you an IT worker?

Martin Lewis is a British journalist,

TV presenter and writer.

When I was little, I wanted to be a

vet because I loved looking after
animals.

We arrived at the check-in desk

after the plane had left.
Who can you ask about problems
at school or work?
You should ask for a few days off.

Don’t borrow money from friends

because it causes problems.

What stops you concentrating on

your work?

What is a problem you have to deal

with every day?

Do you listen to music while you

clean?

How often do you look at your

phone?

He paid for his friend's meal.

Only spend money on things you

really need.
Talk to a doctor about how you
feel.
Do you think about your work at
weekends?
You should think of ways to save
energy.
You should wait for the sales to
buy expensive things.
Customers should feel relaxed and
get excellent service.

We spend a lot of our time in the

swimming pool - it's so relaxing!

Everyone was amazed by the

fireworks.
The fireworks looked amazing.
Magda was annoyed by the music
from the neighbour’s flat.

The music from the neighbour’s

flat was really annoying.

Andreas was very confused by the

road signs.
The road signs were really
confusing.
Will was very disappointed by his
present.

Will’s birthday present was very

disappointing.
Liza was embarrassed by her
boyfriend’s dancing.
Liza’s boyfriend’s dancing was
embarrassing.
It’s my first time at a premiere so
I’m so excited.
The football match was very
exciting.
Mehmet was frightened of the
animals.
Mehmet thought the animals were
frightening.
Tracy isn’t very interested in
computer games.
It was interesting to learn about
sharks.

They were shocked when they got

the bill for the meal.
Their behaviour was very shocking.

Anita was surprised to get the

news from her sister.

Anita got some surprising news

from her sister.
Sara was tired after a long day at
work.
Sara had a really tiring day at
work.
Pre-intermediate wordlist: English to English
Unit Page ENGLISH PoS Definition Pronunciation Example
(UK)
7 69 get a job phrase to be given a job get ə ˈdʒɒb I would love to get a job as a designer.
7 69 get an offer phrase to be told that you can have a job if you want it get ən ˈɒfə You could work as a waiter until you get an
offer from a design company.
7 69 get divorced phrase to officially stop being married get dɪˈvɔːst My parents got divorced last year.
7 69 get married phrase to legally become someone's wife or husband ɡet ˈmær.id They got married last year.

7 69 get old phrase to become old get ˈəʊld I want to live in a hot country when I get old.

7 69 get paid phrase to receive money for doing a job get ˈpeɪd I don’t get paid for the first month so I can’t
afford to go out for a while.
7 69 get rich phrase to start to have a lot of money get ˈrɪtʃ Rivaldo got rich from playing football.
7 69 get support phrase to receive help emotionally or in a practical ɡet səˈpɔːt I got support from a therapist.
way
7 69 get work phrase to start doing a job or a piece of work ɡet wɜːk I struggled to get work for a few months
after finishing school.
7 69 have children phrase to start a family hæv ˈtʃɪl.drən I'd like to have children in the future.

7 70 lack of phrase the fact that something is not available or that læk ɒv The doctor said she had a lack of vitamin D.
there is not enough of it
7 71 be allergic phrase to have an allergy biː əˈlɜː.dʒɪk I am allergic to some food.
7 71 be overweight phrase to be too heavy or too fat biː əʊvəˈweɪt After my holiday, I was five kilos overweight.

7 71 eat a healthy phrase to eat food that is good for you iːt ə helθi ˈdaɪət I never do any exercise but I’m thin because I
diet eat a healthy diet.
7 71 fitness noun a plan of activities to be done to improve ˈfɪt.nəs My fitness programme has been working
programme physical strength and health ˈprəʊ.ɡræm well.
7 71 get fit phrase to become healthy, especially by doing get ˈfɪt She doesn't need to go to the gym to lose
exercise weight and get fit.
7 71 have an phrase to have a medical condition in which you hæv ən ˈælədʒi I have two allergies – animal hair and bee
allergy become ill if you eat or touch a particular stings.
thing

7 71 heart disease noun a medical condition affecting the heart ˈhɑːt dɪˌziːz The doctor said he had heart disease.

7 71 keep in shape phrase to stay healthy and physically strong kiːp ɪn ˈʃeɪp I’m very healthy – I keep in shape by running
every day.
7 71 put on weight phrase to become fatter and heavier pʊt ɒn ˈweɪt It’s easy to put on weight if you work in an
office and don’t get any exercise.
7 71 stress noun great worry caused by a difficult situation, or stres She has been suffering from stress.
something that causes this condition

7 71 suffer from verb to experience physical or mental pain as a ˈsʌf.ər frɒm He has been suffering from his illness for
result of an illness or condition many years.
7 72 a broken leg noun an injury to the leg involving a broken bone ə ˈbrəʊ.kən leɡ Unfortunately she has a broken leg.

7 72 a cold noun a common infection, especially in the nose and ə kəʊld I don't want to catch a cold.
throat
7 72 a rash noun a lot of small red spots on the skin ə ræʃ You might be allergic to something if you've
got a rash.
7 72 a temperature noun a higher body temperature than normal, ə ˈtem.prə.tʃər He's had a temperature for three days.
causing illness
7 72 backache noun a pain in your back ˈbæk.eɪk I have really bad backache.
7 72 get a phrase to receive a doctor’s written direction for ɡet ə prɪ He said I should get a prescription for
prescription taking medicine, or the medicine itself ˈskrɪp.ʃən medication.
7 72 go to the phrase to go to a place to be treated and taken care of ɡəʊ tuː ðə He said he was going to the hospital to visit
hospital by doctors and nurses, when ill or injured ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl his grandmother.

7 72 have an phrase to have a procedure to repair, remove, or hæv æn ˌɒp.ər He is going to have an operation next month.
operation replace an unhealthy or damaged part of the ˈeɪ.ʃən
body

7 72 have tests phrase to receive a medical examination to find out hæv tests The doctor advised I have some tests to find
how healthy a part of the body is out what the problem was.
7 72 put on cream phrase to apply a soft, thick substance that you rub pʊt ɒn kriːm You should put on some cream to help your
into your skin skin heal.
7 72 stomach ache noun pain in your stomach ˈstʌm.ək ˌeɪk She has been complaining of a bad stomach
ache.
7 72 take phrase to consume a substance as treatment for teɪk pɪls / You need to take your pills if you want to get
pills/medicine illness or injury ˈmed.ɪ.sən better.

7 72 the flu noun a common infectious illness that causes fever ðə fluː My brother came down with the flu last
and headache week.
7 73 allergy noun a condition that makes a person develop ˈæl.ə.dʒi Do you have any allergies?
illness after contact with certain foods or
substances

7 73 exercise noun physical activity that you do to make your ˈek.sə.saɪz I try to do regular exercise to keep fit.
body strong and healthy
7 73 gym noun a place or club where you can go to exercise dʒɪm I sometimes go to the gym and work out.
using machines, weights, and other equipment

7 73 hurt verb to feel pain in a part of your body, or to injure hɜːt My head really hurts.
someone or cause them pain
7 73 pain noun a feeling of physical suffering caused by injury peɪn I've had pain in my back for a week.
or illness
7 73 problem noun a situation, person, or thing that needs ˈprɒb.ləm The doctor asked him what the problem was.
attention and needs to be dealt with or solved

7 73 tablets noun a small, solid piece of medicine ˈtæb.lət She was advised to take tablets for the pain.

7 74 give sth up verb to stop doing something, especially something gɪv ˈʌp He decided to give up smoking, because it
that is bad for you was a very expensive habit.
7 76 on a diet phrase eating less food than usual in order to become ɒn ə ˈdaɪət She’s on a diet again – this time she’s only
thinner eating bread and carrots for a week.

7 139 get a place phrase to get an opportunity to go to a college, get ə ˈpleɪs Ted studied hard at school and got a place
university, etc at university.
7 139 get better phrase to stop being ill get ˈbetə I hope you get better soon.
7 139 get engaged phrase to make an agreement to get married get ɪnˈgeɪdʒd They decided they wanted to spend their
lives together, so they got engaged.

7 139 get ill phrase to start to not feel well or to get a disease
get ˈɪl I hardly ever get ill.
7 139 get in touch phrase to communicate with someone by telephoning get ɪn ˈtʌtʃ One day Ted saw Sylvia’s photo in a
(with sb) them or writing to them newspaper and decided to get in touch with
her again.

7 139 get on well phrase to like someone and be friendly with them get ɒn ˈwel I really get on well with my new colleagues.
(with sb)
7 139 get to know sb phrase to start to be familiar with someone get tə ˈnəʊ While he was at university he got to know
Sylvia, another student on his course.

7 139 get together verb to spend time with someone or to start a get təˈgeðə They soon got together and were a very
relationship with someone happy couple.
8 78 album noun several songs or pieces of music on a CD, a ˈælbəm All the songs on the album 'Thriller' were
record, etc written by Michael Jackson.
8 78 architecture noun the design and style of buildings ˈɑːkɪtektʃə I don’t really like the architecture in my
town.
8 78 classical music noun serious music by people like Mozart and klæsɪkəl I like listening to classical music.
Stravinsky ˈmjuːzɪk
8 78 novel noun a book that tells a story about imaginary ˈnɒvəl A Tale of Two Cities' is the most popular
people and events novel of all time.
8 78 painting noun a picture that someone has painted ˈpeɪntɪŋ The Mona Lisa is the world's most famous
painting.
8 78 photograph noun a picture produced with a camera ˈfəʊtəgrɑːf He took a photograph of his son.
8 78 poem noun a piece of writing, especially one that has ˈpəʊɪm I can still remember a poem I wrote when I
short lines and uses words that sound the was a child.
same

8 78 sculpture noun a piece of art that is made from stone, wood, ˈskʌlptʃə There’s a famous sculpture in an art gallery
clay, etc near where I live.
8 79 build verb to make something by putting bricks or other bɪld They built this building 100 years ago.
materials together
8 79 film noun a story shown in moving pictures, shown at fɪlm The 'Shawshank Redemption' is an
the cinema or on television extremely popular film.
8 79 paint verb to produce a picture of something or someone peɪnt The Mona Lisa was painted by Michelangelo.
using paint
8 79 play verb to be a character in a film or play pleɪ The main character in 'The Shawshank
Redemption' was played by Morgan
Freeman.

8 79 publish verb to make information available to people, ˈpʌb.lɪʃ The book was published in several
especially in a book, magazine languages.
8 79 sell verb to give something to someone else in return sel I saw somebody selling their own paintings
for money yesterday.
8 79 take a verb to take a picture using a camera teɪk ə This photograph was taken in 1932.
photograph ˈfəʊ.tə.ɡrɑːf
8 79 TV series noun a group of TV programmes that have the same tiːˈviː sɪəriːz I watch a lot of TV like 'Game of Thrones'.
main characters or deal with the same subject

8 79 write verb to create a book, story, article, etc or a piece of raɪt All the songs on the album 'Thriller' were
music written by Michael Jackson.
8 82 apologise verb to tell someone that you are sorry for causing əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz He apologised for missing my party.
them problems or unhappiness
8 82 excuse noun a reason that you give to explain why you did ɪkˈskjuːs I don't believe her excuse for being late.
something wrong
8 82 fault noun a mistake, especially something for which you fɒlt Don't worry, it's not your fault.
are to blame
8 82 fine adj good or good enough; healthy and well faɪn It's fine if we have to rearrange.
8 82 make an phrase to come up with a reason why you did meɪk æn ɪk You don't need to make an excuse.
excuse something wrong, often dishonestly ˈskjuːs
8 86 base sth on sth verb If you base something on facts or ideas, you ˈbeɪs ɒn The 2012 Batman film 'The Dark Knight
use those facts or ideas to develop it. Rises' was based on the book 'A Tale of Two
Cities'.

8 86 design verb to draw or plan something before making it dɪˈzaɪn Casa Milà was designed by Salvador Dalí.

8 86 draw verb to make a picture of something or someone drɔː I want to learn how to draw.
with a pencil or pen
8 86 record verb to store sounds or moving pictures using rɪˈkɔːd He recorded an album last year.
electronic equipment to be heard or seen later

8 139 athletics noun the sports which include running, jumping, æθˈletɪks In my opinion, the best part of the Olympic
and throwing Games is the athletics.
8 139 ice hockey noun a game played on ice in which two teams try ˈaɪs hɒki I think that the most popular sport in
to hit a small hard object into a goal using long Canada is ice hockey.
curved sticks

8 139 rock climbing noun the activity of climbing rocks and mountains, ˈrɒk klaɪmɪŋ My uncle sometimes goes rock climbing in
often using ropes the mountains.
8 139 skateboarding noun the activity of moving while standing on a ˈskeɪtbɔːdɪŋ This hill is really good for skateboarding.
board with wheels
8 139 surfing noun the sport of riding on a wave on a special ˈsɜːfɪŋ Bondi Beach in Sydney is a great place to go
board surfing.
8 139 volleyball noun a game in which two teams use their hands to ˈvɒlibɔːl Why don’t we play volleyball when we go to
hit a ball over a net the beach?
8 86, direct verb to tell the actors in a film or play what to do daɪˈrekt Game of Thrones is directed by Peter
139 Jackson, director of Lord of the Rings.
8 86, golf noun a game on grass where players try to hit a gɒlf My grandparents play golf twice a week.
139 small ball into a series of holes using a long,
thin stick
8 86, gymnastics noun a sport in which you do physical exercises on dʒɪmˈnæstɪks My sister does gymnastics.
139 the floor and on different pieces of equipment,
often in competitions

8 86, ice skating noun the activity or sport of moving across ice using ˈaɪs skeɪtɪŋ In New York, you can go ice skating in
139 ice skates Central Park in the winter.
8 86, jogging noun the activity of running at a slow, regular ˈdʒɒgɪŋ I can’t run very fast, but I like jogging.
139 speed, especially as a form of exercise
8 86, scuba diving noun a sport in which you swim under water using ˈskuːbə daɪvɪŋ Have you ever been scuba diving in the sea?
139 special equipment for breathing
8 86, snowboarding noun a sport in which you stand on a large board ˈsnəʊbɔːdɪŋ I’m not very good at skiing, but I love
139 and move over snow snowboarding – it’s great fun!
8 86, squash noun a sport in which two people hit a small rubber skwɒʃ We have a squash court at work.
139 ball against the four walls of a room

8 86, windsurfing noun a sport in which you sail across water by ˈwɪndsɜːfɪŋ The beaches in Wales are often very windy,
139 standing on a board and holding onto a large so they’re good for windsurfing.
sail

8 86, yoga noun exercises from India, which involve bending ˈjəʊgə When I’m stressed, I do yoga. It helps me to
139 and stretching your body relax.
9 88 art noun the making or study of paintings, drawings, ɑːt He did a degree in art and now he does
etc beautiful drawings for children’s books.
9 88 business noun the study of how to run a business ˈbɪznɪs If you want to become a manager in a large
management mænɪdʒmənt company, you should do a degree in business
management.

9 88 drama noun plays and acting generally ˈdrɑːmə He went to university to study drama and
then got a job as an actor.
9 88 education noun the process of teaching and learning in a edjʊˈkeɪʃən She’s doing a degree in education because
school or college, or the knowledge that you she wants to become a teacher.
get from this

9 88 engineering noun the work of an engineer, or the study of this endʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ She studied engineering at university and
work now she’s helping to design a new bridge
across the River Thames.

9 88 law noun the subject or job of understanding and lɔː If you study law at university, you will learn
dealing with the official laws of a country everything about our legal system.

9 88 medicine noun the science of curing and preventing illness ˈmedɪsən If you want to become a doctor, you’ll
and injury probably have to study medicine for five
years at university.

9 88 psychology noun the study of the human mind and feelings saɪˈkɒlədʒi He was really interested in other people and
how they think so he decided to study
psychology.

9 89 fail an exam phrase to not be successful in an exam feɪl ən ɪɡˈzæm My brother never failed an exam.
9 89 get low phrase to get a bad score in a test, exercise, etc get ləʊ Because of his hard work, he good marks at
grades/marks ˈɡreɪdz/ˈmɑːks university.

9 89 hand in an phrase to give an essay to your teacher hænd ɪn ən He only handed an essay in late once.
essay ˈeseɪ
9 89 pass an exam phrase to be successful in an exam pɑːs ən ɪɡˈzæm He passed his history exam.

9 89 revise verb to study a subject before you take a test rɪˈvaɪz I’m revising for my final exams in Psychology
at the moment.
9 89 take notes phrase to write words to help you remember teɪk ˈnəʊts He always took a lot of notes during his
something classes.
9 89 write an essay phrase to do a piece of writing about a particular raɪt ən ˈeseɪ He had to write a lot of essays but he was a
subject, especially at school, university, etc good student.

9 91 arrange verb to make the necessary plans and preparations əˈreɪndʒ They arranged to meet in the evening.
for something to happen
9 91 avoid verb to stay away from a person, place, situation, əˈvɔɪd She avoids eating spicy food.
etc
9 91 decide verb to choose something after thinking about dɪˈsaɪd He decided to leave university to study
several possibilities acting.
9 91 enjoy verb If you enjoy something, it gives you pleasure ɪnˈdʒɔɪ Johnny Depp doesn't enjoy being famous.

9 91 forget verb to not remember to do something fəˈget He forgot to go to the supermarket.

9 91 learn verb to get knowledge or skill in a new subject or lɜːn Salma learned to speak English quickly.
activity
9 91 love verb to enjoy something very much or have a lʌv He loved using the family video camera.
strong interest in something
9 91 manage verb to succeed in doing or dealing with something, ˈmæn.ɪdʒ She managed to keep going even though she
especially something difficult was tired.
9 91 miss verb to feel sad about someone that you do not see mɪs She missed living by the sea.
now or something that you do not have or do
now

9 91 need verb to have to have something, or to want niːd He needed to find his passport before his
something very much holiday.
9 91 promise verb to tell someone that you will certainly do ˈprɒm.ɪs He promised her they could get a pet soon.
something
9 91 recommend verb to advise someone that something should be rekəˈmend He recommended ordering the cake.
done
9 91 regret verb to feel sorry about a situation, especially rɪˈgret He regretted wearing a suit.
something that you wish you had not done

9 91 start verb to begin doing something stɑːt He wanted a job so that he could start
saving money for film equipment.
9 91 think about verb to have something in your mind ˈθɪŋk əbaʊt Peter Jackson saw the 1933 film King Kong,
and from that moment he was always
thinking about making films.

9 91 want verb to hope to have or do something, or to wish wɒnt He wanted to get out of school and into a job.
for something
9 92 available adj able to be obtained, used, or reached əˈveɪ.lə.bəl Are you available to talk?
9 92 call verb to use a phone to talk to someone kɔːl My mother called me yesterday.
9 92 call sb back phrase to phone someone again, or to phone someone kɔːl bæk Sorry, I'll have to call you back.
who called you earlier
9 92 connect the phrase to make it possible for someone to kəˈnekt ðə kɔːl He waited while she connected the call.
call communicate by telephone
9 92 have/get sb's phrase to have or be given somebody's phone ɡet / hæv Can I have your number?
number number ˈnʌm.bər
9 92 possible adv able to be done or achieved, or able to exist ˈpɒs.ə.bəl I'm afraid that won't be possible.

9 92 put sb through phrase to connect a person using a phone to the pʊt θruː I'll just put you through to him.
person they want to speak to
9 92 speak verb to have a conversation with someone spiːk He just wanted to speak to her.
9 92 take a phrase to pass on a short piece of information for teɪk ə ˈmes.ɪdʒ Can I take a message for you?
message somebody else who is not available
9 140 do a degree in phrase to do a qualification that you get at the end of du: ə dɪˈgriː ɪn My brother's dream was to do a degree in
sth a university course physics.
9 140 get good phrase to get a high score in a test, exercise, etc get gʊd He promised to buy her a tablet if she got
grades/marks ˈɡreɪdz /ˈmɑːks good grades in her exams.

9 140 get into phrase to be allowed to go to a university get ɪntə juːnɪ My brother really wanted to get into
university ˈvɜːsɪti university.
9 141 agree verb to decide something with someone əˈgriː They agreed to change tables.
9 141 dislike verb to not like someone or something dɪˈslaɪk He really disliked travelling by train.
9 141 imagine verb to create an idea or picture of something in ɪˈmædʒɪn He imagined being somewhere warmer.
your mind
9 141 refuse verb to say that you will not do or accept rɪˈfjuːz She refused to discuss the matter.
something
9 141 seem verb to give the effect of being siːm The shop seemed to be closed.
Pre-intermediate wordlist: English to English
Unit Page ENGLISH PoS Definition Pronunciation Example
(UK)
10 99 carry on verb to continue doing something kæri ˈɒn I think you should carry on driving.

10 99 hand sth in verb to give something to someone in hænd ˈɪn We handed in the money we found to
a position of authority the police station.
10 99 look after verb to take care of someone or lʊk ˈɑːftə She's looking after a lost cat.
sb/sth something by keeping them
healthy or in a good condition

10 99 put sth off verb to decide or arrange to do pʊt ˈɒf We had to put off the dinner.
something at a later time
10 101 choice noun the things or people you can tʃɔɪs Do you have a good choice of shops
choose from where you live?
10 101 choose verb to decide which thing you want tʃuːz I don't know which book to choose.

10 101 complain verb to say that something is wrong or kəmˈpleɪn We complained about the food.
that you are annoyed about
something

10 101 complaint noun when someone says that kəmˈpleɪnt When was the last time you made a
something is wrong or not complaint in a shop?
satisfactory

10 101 decide verb to choose something after dɪˈsaɪd I can't decide what to wear.
thinking about several
possibilities

10 101 decision noun a choice that you make about dɪˈsɪʒən What’s the worst decision you’ve ever
something after thinking about made when buying something?
several possibilities

10 101 deliver verb to take things such as letters, dɪˈlɪvə The postman delivers our letters in
parcels, or goods to a person or the morning.
place

10 101 delivery noun when someone takes things such dɪˈlɪvəri Have you ever had a problem with the
as letters, parcels, or goods to a delivery of something you bought?
person or place

10 101 describe verb to say what someone or dɪˈskraɪb Can you describe the man you saw?
something is like
10 101 description noun something that tells you what dɪˈskrɪpʃən Have you ever bought something
someone or something is like online that was different from the
description when it arrived?

10 101 enjoy verb If you enjoy something, it gives ɪnˈdʒɔɪ I don't enjoy classical music.
you pleasure
10 101 enjoyment noun when you enjoy something ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt He gets a lot of enjoyment from sport.

10 101 explain verb to make something clear or easy ɪkˈspleɪn The programme explained the causes
to understand by giving reasons of the First World War.
for it or details about it
10 101 explanation noun the details or reasons that ekspləˈneɪʃən If I were you, I’d ask for a refund, and
someone gives to make an explanation, too.
something clear or easy to
understand

10 101 queue noun a row of people waiting for kjuː If you shop online, there are no queues
something, one behind the other to deal with.

10 101 queue (up) verb to stand in a row in order to wait kjuː Does it annoy you when you have to
for something queue in a shop?
10 102 change sb's phrase to form a new opinion or make a tʃeɪndʒ ðeər She changed her mind about the high
mind decision about something that is maɪnd heels.
different from your old one

10 102 exchange verb to take something back to a shop ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ He was able to exchange his T-shirt
where it was bought and get for a different colour.
something else instead

10 102 refund noun an amount of money that is given ˈriː.fʌnd They gave me a full refund because
back to you, especially because the skirt didn't fit.
you are not happy with a product
or service that you have bought

10 102 replace verb to change something that is old, rɪˈpleɪs I want to replace my lamp with one
damaged, lost, etc. for something that isn't broken.
newer or better

10 102 return verb to send, take, give, put, etc. rɪˈtɜːn I took the dress back to the shop to
something back to where it came return it.
from

10 102 right away adv immediately raɪt əˈweɪ I'll come round right away!
10 102 sorry adj feeling sadness, sympathy, or ˈsɒr.i I'm sorry that you feel upset.
disappointment
10 106 go round verb to visit someone in their home ɡəʊ raʊnd I am going round to my friend's house
later.
10 106, break up verb to stop having a relationship breɪk ˈʌp They used to go out with each other,
142 but they broke up.
10 106, come round verb to go to someone's house kʌm ˈraʊnd She came round to ask for some
142 advice.
10 106, feel like sth verb to want something ˈfiːl laɪk It was a really sunny day and he felt
142 like an ice cream.
10 106, join in verb to become involved in an activity dʒɔɪn ˈɪn The game looked like fun, so I joined
142 with other people in.
10 106, pass sth on verb to tell someone something that pɑːs ˈɒn He passed on the message as soon as
142 someone else has told you he saw her.

10 106, turn sth down verb to refuse an offer or request tɜːn ˈdaʊn He turned down the invitation,
142 because he had too much work.
11 108 action film noun a type of film in which a lot of ˈæk.ʃən ˌfɪlm Action films are my favourite.
exciting things happen
11 108 bookshop noun a shop or website where books ˈbʊk.ʃɒp My favourite bookshop closed
are sold recently.
11 108 film poster noun a large printed picture or fɪlm ˈpəʊ.stər The film poster shows the lead actor
photograph used to advertise a in space.
film

11 108 science fiction noun stories about life in the future or saɪənts ˈfɪkʃən I love reading science fiction books.
in other parts of the universe
11 108 soundtrack noun the sounds, especially the music, ˈsaʊnd.træk Animated films often have good
of a film, or a separate recording soundtracks.
of this

11 111 accidentally adverb happening because of an accident æksɪˈdentəli While they were moving the furniture
around, they accidentally broke my
computer screen.

11 111 amazingly adverb used to emphasize something əˈmeɪzɪŋli He didn’t train very hard for his first
marathon, but amazingly, he finished
in just under three hours.

11 111 as expected adverb If something happens as əz ɪkˈspektɪd The president was very popular so, as
expected, it happens in the way expected, he won the election.
that people thought it would.

11 111 by chance adverb because of luck or without being baɪ ˈtʃɑːns I found these old letters from my uncle
planned by chance.
11 111 fortunately adverb happening because of good luck ˈfɔːtʃənətli I didn’t have enough money to pay the
taxi driver, but fortunately, my friend
had five euros to lend me.

11 111 luckily adverb because of good luck ˈlʌkəli My grandmother fell over again
yesterday, but luckily, she didn't break
her arm this time.

11 111 on purpose adverb intentionally ɒn ˈpɜːpəs Look, I didn’t break your phone on
purpose.
11 111 surprisingly adverb in a way that is surprising səˈpraɪzɪŋli Juliane had a broken bone in her neck
and cuts to her arms, but surprisingly,
she could still walk.

11 111 unfortunately adverb used to say that you wish ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli We got to the airport on time, but
something was not true or that unfortunately, our flight was delayed.
something had not happened

11 112 down the phrase along a passage in a building daʊn ðə If you go down the corridor you'll find
corridor ˈkɒr.ɪ.dɔːr my office.
11 112 downstairs adj to or on a lower floor of a ˌdaʊnˈsteəz The basement is downstairs.
building, especially the ground
floor

11 112 on the phrase used to indicate how many levels ɒn ðə (ˌsek.ənd) The bedroom is on the second floor.
(second) floor above ground level a room or set ˈflɔːr
of rooms is

11 112 over there phrase (to, at, or in) that place ˈəʊ.vər ðeər The museum is over there, next to the
park.
11 112 round the phrase very near here raʊnd ðə The bathroom is just round the corner.
corner ˈkɔː.nər
11 112 straight ahead phrase in front; continuing forwards in streɪt əˈhed The school is straight ahead.
one direction
11 112 take the lift phrase to use a carrying device to move teɪk ðə lɪft You can take the lift to the third floor.
from one floor of a building to
another

11 112 through preposit from one end or side of θruː The reception is just through the main
ion something to the other doors.
11 142 address book noun a book in which you keep a list of əˈdres bʊk I think I wrote his phone number in
names and addresses my address book.
11 142 bookshelf noun a shelf for holding books ˈbʊkʃelf There is a bookshelf in the sitting
room.
11 142 bread knife noun a long, sharp knife that has a row ˈbred naɪf I want to make a sandwich - where is
of sharp points along one edge, the bread knife?
and is used to cut bread

11 142 car door noun the door of a car kɑː ˈdɔː Can you open the car door for me,
please?
11 142 car park noun a place where vehicles can be ˈkɑː pɑːk When we arrived at the station, my
parked uncle was waiting for us in the car
park.

11 142 city centre noun the central part of a city sɪti ˈsentə There's a big car park near the city
centre.
11 142 coffee cup noun a cup for drinking coffee ˈkɒfi kʌp Can you get out some coffee cups,
please?
11 142 computer noun a game that is played on a kəmˈpjuːtə My brother loves playing computer
game computer, in which the pictures geɪm games.
that appear on the screen are
controlled by pressing keys or
moving a joystick

11 142 computer noun the screen of a computer kəmˈpjuːtə They accidentally broke my computer
screen skriːn screen.
11 142 key ring noun a metal ring used for keeping ˈkiː rɪŋ I found a key ring with the name Terry
keys together on it.
11 142 kitchen door noun the door to a kitchen kɪtʃən ˈdɔː She opened the kitchen door.
11 142 mountain noun the activity of climbing or ˈmaʊntɪn She enjoys going mountain climbing.
climbing walking up mountains klaɪmɪŋ
11 142 mountaintop noun the top of a mountain ˈmaʊntɪntɒp There was a great view from the
mountaintop.
11 142 rock climbing noun the activity of climbing rocks and ˈrɒk klaɪmɪŋ I’m afraid of heights, so I don’t want to
mountains, often using ropes go rock climbing.

11 142 shoe shop noun a shop where shoes are sold ˈʃuː ʃɒp He works in a shoe shop.
11 142 shopping noun a place where a lot of shops have ˈʃɒpɪŋ sentə If you want a really good choice of
centre been built close together shops, you should go to the new
shopping centre near the motorway.

11 142 teabag noun a small paper bag with dried ˈtiːbæg Do we have any teabags?
leaves inside, used for making
tea

11 142 teacup noun a cup that you drink tea from ˈtiːkʌp She put some teacups on the table.
11 142 television noun a programme that is shown on telɪˈvɪʒən We watched a television programme
programme TV prəʊgræm about Canada.
11 142 TV screen noun the screen of a television tiːˈviː skriːn Everyone stared at the TV screen.
11 142 TV star noun a famous actor who is in tiːˈviː stɑː He is a TV star in Denmark.
television programmes
11 142 video game noun a game in which the player ˈvɪd.i.əʊ ˌɡeɪm I love playing video games.
controls moving pictures on a
screen by pressing buttons

11 116, bottle top noun a circular piece of metal used to ˈbɒtl tɒp She removed the bottle top.
142 close a bottle of beer or a fizzy
drink

11 116, cash machine noun a machine, usually in a wall ˈkæʃ məʃi:n That’s the cash machine that gives you
142 outside a bank, that you can get money in pounds or euros.
money from using a plastic card

11 116, kitchen knife noun a sharp knife used for cooking ˈkɪtʃən naɪf He chopped the vegetables with a
142 kitchen knife.
11 116, road sign noun a notice by the side of a road that ˈrəʊd saɪn What does this road sign mean?
142 gives information, directions or a
warning

11 116, rock star noun a famous rock musician ˈrɒk stɑː He wants to be a rock star.
142
11 116, shopping bag noun any bag intended to carry things ˈʃɒpɪŋ bæg I put the apples in my shopping bag.
142 bought in shops, especially one
bought for this purpose and used
many times

11 116, street light noun a light on a tall post next to a ˈstriːt laɪt Fortunately, there were street lights
142 street on, so it was easy to see the men.

11 116, ticket office noun a place where you buy tickets, for ˈtɪkɪt ɒfɪs I'll phone the ticket office to see if I
142 example for the theatre can get tickets.

12 118 bee noun a flying insect that has a yellow biː She was stung by a bee.
and black body and makes honey

12 118 camel noun a large animal that lives in the ˈkæməl Tom had never ridden a camel before,
desert and has one or two raised so he was rather nervous.
parts on its back

12 118 gorilla noun a big, black, hairy animal, like a gəˈrɪlə When the family arrived, they went to
large monkey see the gorillas straight away.

12 118 mosquito noun a small flying insect that sucks məˈskiːtəʊ Apart from the mosquitoes and the
your blood, sometimes causing spiders, the trip was pretty good.
disease

12 118 parrot noun a tropical bird with a curved ˈpærət We saw parrots at the zoo.
beak and colourful feathers that
can be taught to copy what
people say

12 118 spider noun a small creature with eight long ˈspaɪdə Apart from the mosquitoes and the
legs which catches insects in a spiders, the trip was pretty good.
web

12 118 tiger noun a large wild cat that has yellow ˈtaɪgə A lot of people come to see the tigers.
fur with black lines on it

12 118 whale noun a very large animal that looks weɪl From the ship, we could see whales.
like a large fish, lives in the sea
and breathes air through a hole
at the top of its head

12 122 definitely adv without any doubt ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li I'd definitely like to travel more.
12 122 disagree verb to not have the same opinion, ˌdɪs.əˈɡriː I disagree with you about that.
idea, etc.
12 122 exactly adv in a complete and correct way ɪɡˈzækt.li That's exactly what I was thinking.

12 122 right adj correct raɪt You're right, it's very warm today.
12 122 true adj correct or accurate truː It's true that I have a lot of clothes.

12 143 confident adj certain about your ability to do ˈkɒnfɪdənt Lisa’s a lot more confident now and a
things well lot healthier.
12 143 creative adj good at thinking of new ideas or kriˈeɪtɪv You need to be very creative to do this
using imagination to create new job.
and unusual things
12 143 easygoing adj relaxed and not easily upset or iːziˈɡəʊɪŋ My sister Yasmin hardly ever worries
worried about anything – I’d love to be as
easygoing as she is.

12 143 fair adj treating everyone in the same feə My parents treated us all the same -
way, so that no one has an they were very fair.
advantage

12 143 fun adj enjoyable or entertaining fʌn Jon’s a really fun person and I always
have a good time when I see him.

12 143 patient adj able to stay calm and not get ˈpeɪʃənt Benjamin was patient and after a year
angry, especially when he was able to buy the zoo.
something takes a long time

12 143 serious adj A serious person is quiet and ˈsɪəriəs Our new teacher is always very
does not laugh often serious.
12 143 shy adj not confident, especially about ʃaɪ Mai-Li is quite shy and doesn’t like
meeting or talking to new people meeting new people.

12 143 sociable adj Someone who is sociable enjoys ˈsəʊʃəbl Ros is a very sociable person – she’s
being with people and meeting always out with friends or at parties.
new people.

12 143 strict adj A strict person makes sure that strɪkt Her parents are really strict.
children or people working for
them behave well and does not
allow them to break any rules.

12 126, anxious adj worried and nervous ˈæŋkʃəs Andrew is always so anxious – he
143 worries about everything.
12 126, careless adj not giving enough attention to ˈkeələs It was very careless of you to forget
143 what you are doing your passport.
12 126, funny adj making you smile or laugh ˈfʌni Jay was really funny and confident.
143
12 126, generous adj giving other people a lot of ˈdʒenərəs Maria always pays for me and helps
143 money, presents, or time in a me with stuff. She’s really generous.
kind way

12 126, honest adj not likely to lie, cheat, or steal ˈɒnɪst He’s so honest ! When a shop assistant
143 gave him too much change yesterday
he didn’t keep it.

12 126, reliable adj able to be trusted or believed rɪˈlaɪəbl They offered to show me around and
143 they seemed reliable so I agreed.

12 126, selfish adj caring only about yourself and ˈselfɪʃ Rea is so selfish – she only thinks
143 not other people about what she wants, never other
people.

12 126, sensible adj showing good judgment ˈsensɪbl Viki was older and a bit more sensible
143 than Jay.