English vocabulary · A1

These are the 1,002 words that English courses and textbooks teach at level A1 (Beginner). Each one comes with a definition and an example sentence in English, with no translation: the way native speakers learn.

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Word	Meaning	Example
name	The word or words that people call you.	Hello, my name* is Lucy. What's yours?*
family	A group of people who are related, like parents and their children.	My family* is my mum, my dad and my two sisters.*
mother	A woman who has a son or a daughter.	My mother* makes pancakes for us every Sunday morning.*
father	A man who has a son or a daughter.	Tom's father* drives him to school in the morning.*
brother	A boy or man who has the same parents as you.	My little brother* is six and he loves dinosaurs.*
sister	A girl or woman who has the same parents as you.	I share a bedroom with my older sister, Anna.
son	A boy or man, when you talk about his parents.	Mr and Mrs Patel have one son* and two daughters.*
daughter	A girl or woman, when you talk about her parents.	Their daughter* Emma is starting university this year.*
baby	A very young child who cannot walk or talk yet.	The baby* is sleeping, so please be quiet.*
child	A young boy or girl.	The child* is playing with a red ball in the garden.*
children	Young boys and girls; more than one kid.	The children* are playing football in the park.*
parent	A mother or a father.	Each parent* must sign the letter from the school.*
husband	The man that a woman is married to.	Her husband* works in a bank in the city centre.*
wife	The woman that a man is married to.	Paul and his wife* have two children.*
grandmother	The mother of your mother or father.	My grandmother* is eighty, but she still goes swimming.*
grandfather	The father of your mother or father.	My grandfather* tells us funny stories every Sunday.*
aunt	The sister of your mother or father.	My aunt* Clare lives in Scotland with her two dogs.*
uncle	The brother of your mother or father.	My uncle* lives in Canada with my aunt and cousins.*
cousin	The child of your aunt or uncle.	My cousin* Ben is the same age as me.*
friend	A person you know well and like a lot.	Sara is my best friend; we do everything together.
man	An adult male person.	A tall man* with a beard is at the door.*
woman	An adult female person.	The woman* in the red coat is my teacher.*
boy	A male child or a young man.	The boy* next door is eight and has a new bike.*
girl	A female child or a young woman.	That little girl* is wearing a pink dress.*
people	Men, women and children; more than one person.	There are a lot of people* in the park today.*
person	A man, woman or child.	Only one person* can sit in this seat.*
mum	An informal word for your mother.	I'm going home now. My mum* is making dinner.*
dad	An informal word for your father.	My dad* is teaching me to ride a bike.*
first name	The name your parents give you, which comes before your other names.	Her first name* is Maria, but everyone calls her Mia.*
surname	The name that you share with your family, usually your last name.	Please write your first name and your surname* on the form.*
dog	An animal that people often keep at home and that barks.	Our dog* barks when someone comes to the door.*
cat	A small pet with soft hair. It says 'miaow'.	The cat* is sleeping on the sofa again.*
bird	An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly.	A small bird* is singing in the tree outside my window.*
fish	An animal that lives and swims in water.	My fish* swims in a bowl on my desk.*
horse	A large animal that people ride and that can run very fast.	She rides her horse* on the farm every weekend.*
cow	A large farm animal that gives us milk.	The cow* is eating grass in the field.*
pig	A pink farm animal with a short tail.	The pig* is rolling in the mud on the farm.*
sheep	A white farm animal. We get wool from it.	The farmer has a hundred sheep* on the hill.*
chicken	A farm bird that gives us eggs.	Every morning the chicken* lays an egg.*
duck	A bird that swims on water and says 'quack'.	The children are giving bread to a duck* on the lake.*
rabbit	A small animal with long ears that jumps.	My rabbit* likes carrots and lives in the garden.*
mouse	A very small grey or brown animal with a long tail.	A little mouse* is running across the kitchen floor.*
animal	A living thing that can move, like a dog or a bird.	My favourite animal* is the elephant.*
pet	An animal that you keep at home and look after.	Do you have a pet? Yes, I have a cat.
lion	A big wild cat. The male has long hair around its head.	At the zoo, the lion* is sleeping in the sun.*
tiger	A big wild cat. It is orange with black lines.	The tiger* at the zoo is orange and black.*
elephant	A very big grey animal with large ears and a long nose.	The elephant* is drinking water with its long nose.*
monkey	An animal with a long tail that climbs trees and likes bananas.	The monkey* is jumping from tree to tree.*
bear	A big strong wild animal with a lot of hair.	The brown bear* is catching fish in the river.*
snake	A long thin animal with no legs.	The snake* is moving slowly through the grass.*
frog	A small green animal that lives near water and jumps.	A green frog* is jumping into the pond.*
insect	A very small animal with six legs, like a fly or an ant.	An ant is an insect* with six legs.*
spider	A small animal with eight legs that makes a web.	There's a big spider* in the corner of the bathroom.*
bee	A flying insect, black and yellow, that makes honey.	A bee* is flying from flower to flower.*
zoo	A place where people can go to see wild animals.	You can see lions and giraffes at the zoo.
farm	Land and buildings where people grow food and keep animals.	My uncle has cows and sheep on his farm.
house	A building where people live, often with a garden.	We live in a big house* with a red door.*
home	The place where you live.	After school, I go straight home* and have a snack.*
flat	A set of rooms for living in, on one floor of a building.	They live in a small flat* on the third floor.*
room	A part of a house, with walls, a floor and a door.	Our flat has four rooms, and my room* is the smallest.*
kitchen	The room where you cook food.	Dad is in the kitchen* making lunch.*
bedroom	The room where you sleep.	My bedroom* has a big bed and a desk.*
bathroom	The room where you wash and have a shower.	Can I use your bathroom* to wash my hands?*
living room	The room in a house where people sit, relax and watch TV.	We watch films on the sofa in the living room.
garden	An area next to a house with grass, flowers or trees.	In summer, we eat dinner outside in the garden.
door	You open it to go into a room or a building.	Please close the door* when you leave the room.*
window	An opening in a wall, with glass, that lets in light.	Open the window, please. It's very hot in here.
wall	One of the sides of a room or building.	There's a big map on the wall* of our classroom.*
floor	The part of a room that you walk on.	Don't leave your clothes on the floor!
stairs	Steps that you use to go up or down in a house.	My bedroom is upstairs, so I go up the stairs.
table	You sit at it to eat. It has a flat top and legs.	Dinner is ready! Please put the plates on the table.
chair	A seat for one person, with a back and four legs.	There's a free chair* next to me. Sit here!*
bed	A piece of furniture that you sleep on.	I go to bed* at ten o'clock every night.*
sofa	A long soft seat for two or three people.	Grandad is asleep on the sofa* in front of the TV.*
desk	A table where you write, read or work.	My computer is on the desk* in my bedroom.*
lamp	A small light that you can put on a table or desk.	Turn on the lamp, please. I can't read in the dark.
cupboard	It has doors. You keep food, plates or clothes in it.	The plates are in the cupboard* above the sink.*
shelf	A long flat board on a wall where you put books or things.	Put the books back on the shelf, please.
fridge	A cold box in the kitchen that keeps food fresh.	The milk is in the fridge.
shower	You stand under this to wash your body with water.	I have a shower* every morning before breakfast.*
bath	You fill it with water and sit in it to wash.	The baby is happy in the warm bath.
toilet	You sit on it in the bathroom when you need to go.	Excuse me, where is the toilet, please?
mirror	A piece of glass where you can see yourself.	She looks at her hair in the mirror.
picture	A drawing, painting or photo.	Look at this picture* of my family on holiday.*
clock	A thing on a wall or table that shows the time.	The clock* on the kitchen wall says it's half past seven.*
television	A machine with a screen. You watch films and the news on it.	My grandma watches the news on television* every evening.*
radio	A machine that you listen to for music and news.	Mum listens to the radio* in the car.*
phone	A thing you use to call people and talk to them.	Can I use your phone? I need to call my mum.
computer	A machine with a screen and keyboard, for writing, games and the internet.	I do my homework on the computer.
key	A small piece of metal that opens a door or a lock.	I can't open the door. Where is my key?
box	A container with flat sides, often made of paper or wood.	My new shoes are in a big box.
bag	A container that you carry things in.	I put my books in my bag* and go to school.*
cup	A small container with a handle, for hot drinks.	Would you like a cup* of tea?*
glass	A container for cold drinks, which you can see through.	Can I have a glass* of water, please?*
plate	A flat round dish that you put food on.	Put the cake on a plate, please.
bowl	A round deep dish for soup or cereal.	I eat a bowl* of cereal for breakfast.*
knife	A tool with a sharp edge that you use to cut food.	Can you cut the bread with a knife?
fork	A thing you use to pick up food, with three or four points.	Eat your chips with a fork, not your fingers!
spoon	A small tool with a round end for eating soup or ice cream.	Eat your soup with a spoon, not a fork!
bottle	A tall glass or plastic container for drinks.	I always take a bottle* of water to the gym.*
towel	A piece of soft cloth that you use to dry yourself.	After my shower, I dry myself with a big towel.
soap	You use this with water to wash your hands.	Wash your hands with soap* and warm water.*
sink	The place in a kitchen or bathroom where you wash things, with taps.	The dirty plates are in the sink.
roof	The top part of a building that covers it.	There's a cat on the roof* of our house!*
garage	A building next to a house where you keep a car.	Dad puts the car in the garage* at night.*
balcony	A small place outside the window of a flat, where you can sit.	We have breakfast on the balcony* when it's sunny.*
address	The number of the building, the street and the town where someone lives.	What's your address? I want to send you a card.
street	A road in a town with houses or shops on the sides.	I live on a quiet street* near the park.*
road	A long hard way between places for cars and buses.	Look left and right before you cross the road.
food	Things that people and animals eat.	I love Italian food, especially pizza.
breakfast	The first meal of the day, in the morning.	I have toast and orange juice for breakfast.
lunch	The meal that you eat in the middle of the day.	We have lunch* at school at half past twelve.*
dinner	The main meal of the day, usually in the evening.	We usually have dinner* at seven o'clock.*
meal	Food that you eat at a certain time, like breakfast or dinner.	Breakfast is the most important meal* of the day.*
bread	A food made from flour and water, baked in an oven.	Can you buy some bread* for sandwiches?*
butter	A soft yellow food made from milk that you put on bread.	I like toast with butter* and jam.*
cheese	A yellow or white food made from milk.	I'd like a sandwich with ham and cheese, please.
egg	A round food with a hard shell, from a chicken.	I have a boiled egg* for breakfast.*
milk	A white drink that comes from cows.	I drink a glass of milk* before bed.*
water	The clear drink that comes from rain, rivers and taps.	I'm thirsty. Can I have some water?
coffee	A hot brown drink that many adults have in the morning.	My mum drinks a cup of coffee* every morning.*
tea	A hot drink, often with milk.	Would you like a cup of tea* with milk?*
juice	A drink made from fruit.	I'd like a glass of orange juice, please.
sugar	A sweet white or brown food that you put in drinks or cakes.	Do you take sugar* in your coffee?*
salt	A white thing that you put on food to give it more taste.	This soup needs more salt.
pepper	Black and a little hot; you put it on food with salt.	Can you pass the salt and pepper, please?
rice	Very small white pieces of food. You cook them in water.	We're having chicken with rice* tonight.*
pasta	A food made from flour and water. You cook it in hot water.	My favourite dinner is pasta* with tomatoes and cheese.*
meat	Food from animals, like beef or chicken.	My sister doesn't eat meat. She's a vegetarian.
beef	Meat from a cow.	We often have roast beef* and potatoes on Sundays.*
potato	A round vegetable that grows under the ground. Chips are made from it.	Would you like a baked potato* with your fish?*
tomato	A soft round red fruit that you eat in salads.	Put some tomato* and cheese on the pizza.*
onion	A round vegetable with a strong smell.	I put an onion* and a carrot in the soup.*
carrot	A long orange vegetable.	Rabbits love eating a carrot.
salad	Cold vegetables like lettuce and tomatoes, mixed together.	For lunch I have a salad* with cheese and tomatoes.*
soup	A hot liquid food made from vegetables or meat.	On cold days I love a bowl of hot soup.
sandwich	Two pieces of bread with food between them.	I've got a cheese sandwich* for lunch.*
pizza	A flat round food with cheese and tomato on top.	Let's order a pizza* tonight!*
burger	Meat in a flat round shape, eaten in a bread roll.	He wants a burger* and chips for lunch.*
chips	Long thin pieces of fried potato.	I'd like a burger and chips, please.
cake	A sweet food made from flour, sugar and eggs, often for birthdays.	Mum is making a chocolate cake* for my birthday.*
biscuit	A small flat sweet food that is dry and hard.	Would you like a biscuit* with your tea?*
chocolate	A sweet brown food made from cocoa.	Can I have a piece of your chocolate* bar?*
ice cream	A very cold sweet food made from milk.	In summer we eat ice cream* on the beach.*
apple	A round fruit with red, green or yellow skin.	I have an apple* in my bag for lunch.*
banana	A long curved fruit with yellow skin.	Monkeys love eating a banana.
orange	A round sweet fruit. Its colour is between red and yellow.	I drink fresh orange* juice every morning.*
lemon	A yellow fruit with a very sour taste.	I put a little lemon* juice in my tea.*
grape	A very small round fruit, green or purple, that grows in groups.	There is one purple grape* left in the bowl.*
strawberry	A small soft red fruit with tiny seeds on the outside.	I'd like a strawberry* ice cream, please.*
fruit	Food like apples, bananas and oranges that grows on trees or plants.	Eat more fruit* and vegetables to stay healthy.*
vegetable	A plant that you eat, like a carrot or a potato.	Eat your vegetables! Carrots are good for you.
jam	A sweet food made from fruit and sugar that you put on bread.	I'd like toast with strawberry jam, please.
honey	A sweet yellow food that bees make.	I put a spoon of honey* in my tea.*
cereal	A breakfast food that you eat from a bowl with milk.	The kids eat a bowl of cereal* every morning.*
steak	A thick flat piece of meat, usually from a cow.	Dad wants a steak* with chips and salad.*
sausage	Meat cut into small pieces and put inside a long thin skin.	I'd like a sausage* with my eggs, please.*
menu	A list of the food and drinks you can have in a restaurant.	Can we see the menu, please? We're ready to order.
restaurant	A place where you pay to sit and eat a meal.	We often eat at the Italian restaurant* near our house.*
café	A small place where you can buy drinks and simple meals.	Let's meet at the café* near the station for a coffee.*
waiter	A person who brings food and drinks in a restaurant.	The waiter* brings us the menu and some water.*
drink	Something like water or juice that you take into your mouth and swallow.	It's hot today. Would you like a cold drink?
day	A time of 24 hours. A week has seven of them.	Today is a sunny day. Let's go out.
week	A time of seven days, from Monday to Sunday.	I go swimming twice a week.
month	One of the twelve parts of the year, like January or May.	December is the last month* of the year.*
year	A time of twelve months, from January to December.	My sister is ten years* old.*
today	This day; not yesterday and not tomorrow.	It's Monday today, so tomorrow is Tuesday.
tomorrow	The day after this one.	I have a test tomorrow, so I'm studying tonight.
yesterday	The day before this one.	It's Friday today, so yesterday* was Thursday.*
morning	The first part of the day, before twelve o'clock.	I have a shower every morning* before school.*
afternoon	The part of the day between twelve o'clock and the evening.	We have maths in the morning and art in the afternoon.
evening	The end part of the day, before night, when the sun goes down.	We usually watch TV in the evening* after dinner.*
night	The time when it is dark and most people sleep.	Owls fly at night* and sleep during the day.*
time	What we measure in hours and minutes; what a clock shows.	Excuse me, what time* is it? It's three o'clock.*
hour	A time of sixty minutes.	The film is two hours* long.*
minute	A time of sixty seconds.	Wait a minute, please. I'm nearly ready.
second	A very short time; there are sixty in a minute.	He can run 100 metres in eleven seconds.
weekend	Saturday and Sunday, when many people don't work.	I don't go to school at the weekend.
birthday	The day each year when you remember the day you were born.	Happy birthday! How old are you today?
holiday	Time when you do not work or go to school, and often travel.	We're going to Spain on holiday* in August.*
colour	Red, blue, green and yellow are all examples of this.	What's your favourite colour? Mine is blue.
number	One, two, three and four are all examples of this.	What's your phone number? I want to call you.
letter	A, B and C are examples of this.	The word 'cat' starts with the letter* C.*
word	A group of letters that has a meaning.	What does this word* mean? I don't understand it.*
sentence	A group of words with a full stop at the end.	Write a sentence* about your family.*
question	Something that you ask somebody.	Can I ask you a question? Where do you live?
answer	What you say or write when somebody asks you something.	What's the answer* to number five?*
page	One side of a piece of paper in a book.	Open your books at page* twenty, please.*
book	A set of printed pages with a cover that you read.	I'm reading a great book* about a horse.*
pen	A thing that you use to write with ink.	Can I borrow your pen? Mine has no ink.
pencil	A thin thing you write or draw with.	Write it with a pencil, not a pen.
paper	Thin white material that you write or print on.	Write your name at the top of the paper.
notebook	A small book with empty pages for writing notes.	I write new English words in my notebook.
rubber	A small thing that you use to take away pencil marks.	Oh no, a mistake! Can I use your rubber?
ruler	A long flat thing that you use to draw straight lines.	Use a ruler* to draw a straight line.*
dictionary	A book that tells you what words mean.	If you don't know a word, look in the dictionary.
school	A place where children go to learn.	My little brother starts school* in September.*
class	A group of students who learn together.	There are twenty-five students in my class.
classroom	A room in a school where students have lessons.	Our classroom* has big windows and a whiteboard.*
teacher	A person whose job is to help students learn.	Our English teacher* is from Manchester.*
student	A person who is studying at a school or university.	Every student* in my class has a laptop.*
lesson	A time when somebody teaches you something.	I have a piano lesson* every Tuesday.*
homework	Work that a teacher gives you to do at home.	I do my homework* before dinner.*
test	A few questions to see how much you know.	We have a spelling test* every Friday.*
exam	An important test at school or university.	I'm studying hard for my maths exam* next week.*
subject	Something you study at school, like history or science.	My favourite subject* at school is art.*
maths	The school subject about numbers and shapes.	In maths* we learn to add and take away.*
history	The study of things that happened in the past.	In history* class, we learn about people from long ago.*
music	Sounds that people sing or play on instruments.	I listen to music* on my phone on the bus.*
art	Painting, drawing and making beautiful things.	In art* class, we paint pictures of flowers.*
science	The study of the natural world, like plants, animals and stars.	In science* we're learning about the planets.*
sport	Games like football or tennis that you play to stay fit.	My favourite sport* is basketball.*
football	A game where two teams kick a ball and try to get goals.	The boys play football* in the park after school.*
tennis	A game where players hit a small ball over a net.	Let's play tennis* on Saturday. I have the balls.*
basketball	A game where players throw a ball through a high ring.	He's very tall, so he's good at basketball.
swimming	The sport of moving through water using your arms and legs.	I go swimming* at the pool every Saturday.*
game	Something with rules that you play for fun.	Football is a game* for two teams.*
ball	A round thing that you throw, kick or hit in games.	Throw me the ball, please! I want to catch it.
team	A group of people who play a sport or work together.	There are eleven players in a football team.
player	A person who plays a sport or a game.	Tom is the best player* in our football team.*
city	A big and important town.	London is a very big city.
town	A place with houses and shops, smaller than a city.	I live in a small town* near the sea.*
village	A very small place with a few houses, in the country.	My grandparents live in a quiet village* with one shop.*
country	A land with its own government, like France or Japan.	Brazil is a very big country* in South America.*
shop	A place where you buy things.	There's a small shop* on the corner that sells newspapers.*
supermarket	A very big shop that sells food and things for the house.	We buy our food at the supermarket* every Saturday.*
market	A place, often outside, where people sell food and other things from tables.	We buy fresh fruit at the market* on Saturday.*
bank	A place where people keep their money.	I need to go to the bank* to get some money.*
post office	A place where you can send letters.	I'm going to the post office* to send a card to Grandma.*
hospital	A building where doctors and nurses look after people who are ill.	My aunt is a nurse at the hospital.
park	A public area with grass and trees where people walk and play.	Let's have a picnic in the park.
beach	An area of sand next to the sea.	We are making a sandcastle on the beach.
sea	The large area of salty water that covers much of the Earth.	The sea* is too cold for swimming today.*
river	A long line of water that flows to the sea.	The river* goes through the town to the sea.*
mountain	A very high hill.	We climb the mountain* and see the snow at the top.*
lake	A large area of water with land all around it.	We often go fishing on the lake* near our village.*
island	A piece of land with water all around it.	We go by boat to a small island.
hotel	A building where you pay to sleep and eat when you travel.	We are staying in a hotel* near the beach.*
station	A place where trains stop and people get on and off.	The train leaves the station* at nine o'clock.*
airport	A place where planes arrive and leave.	We are at the airport. Our plane leaves at ten.
museum	A building where you can see old or interesting things.	You can see dinosaur bones at the museum.
cinema	A place where you go to watch films on a big screen.	Let's go to the cinema* to see the new film.*
theatre	A building where you go to watch plays.	We watch a play at the theatre* in town.*
library	A place where you can borrow books.	I borrow three books from the library* every week.*
church	A building where Christians go to pray.	The old church* in the village has a big bell.*
bridge	Something built over a river or road so you can cross it.	We walk across the bridge* over the river.*
square	An open place in the middle of a town.	There's a market in the main square* every Saturday.*
centre	The middle of something.	There are lots of shops in the town centre.
map	A drawing of a place that shows roads, rivers and towns.	Look at the map. The museum is next to the station.
place	An area, building or town.	Paris is a beautiful place* to visit.*
building	A structure with walls and a roof, like a house or a school.	That tall building* in the city centre is a hotel.*
office	A room or building where people work at desks.	My mum works in an office* in the city.*
car	A machine with four wheels and an engine that you drive.	My dad drives a red car.
bus	A big vehicle that carries lots of people along the road.	I take the bus* to school every day.*
train	A long vehicle that goes on rails.	We go to the beach by train.
bike	A thing with two wheels that you ride.	I ride my bike* to school when it's sunny.*
plane	A machine with wings that flies through the air.	The plane* to New York leaves at ten.*
boat	A small vehicle for travelling on water.	We take a boat* to the island.*
taxi	A car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere.	It's late, so let's get a taxi* home.*
ticket	A small paper that shows you paid to travel or see something.	I have a ticket* for the concert on Saturday.*
trip	A short journey to a place and back again.	Our class is going on a trip* to the museum.*
journey	The act of travelling from one place to another, often a long way.	The journey* from London to Edinburgh takes four hours by train.*
clothes	Things that you wear, like shirts, trousers and dresses.	I need new clothes* for the party.*
shirt	You wear it on the top of your body. It has buttons.	Dad wears a white shirt* and a tie to work.*
trousers	Clothes for your legs. Jeans are one kind.	He's wearing black trousers* and a white shirt.*
jeans	Trousers made of strong blue cotton.	I usually wear jeans* and a T-shirt at the weekend.*
skirt	Like a dress, but only for the bottom half of the body.	She's wearing a long blue skirt* and a white top.*
dress	Girls and women wear it. It is a top and skirt in one.	She has a beautiful red dress* for the party.*
shoes	You wear these on your feet.	Take off your shoes* before you come into the house.*
boots	Strong shoes that cover your feet and the bottom part of your legs.	Wear your boots. It's very muddy outside.
socks	Soft things that you wear on your feet, inside your shoes.	My feet are cold. I need some warm socks.
hat	A thing you wear on your head.	It's sunny, so put on your hat.
coat	A long warm piece of clothing that you wear outside when it's cold.	It's cold outside. Put on your coat.
jacket	A short coat that you wear over a shirt or jumper.	Take a jacket. It might be cold this evening.
jumper	A warm piece of clothing for the top of your body.	My grandmother is making me a green jumper.
scarf	A long piece of cloth that you wear around your neck.	It's cold! Wear your hat and your scarf.
gloves	Things that you wear on your hands to keep them warm.	My hands are cold. Where are my gloves?
glasses	Two pieces of glass in a frame that you wear to see better.	I can't read without my glasses.
watch	A small clock that you wear on your arm.	What time is it? I don't have a watch.
uniform	Special clothes that all the people in a school or job wear.	At my school, we wear a blue uniform.
pocket	A small bag sewn into your clothes for keeping things in.	I've got some money in my pocket.
body	All of a person or animal, from head to feet.	Exercise is good for your body* and your mind.*
head	The top part of your body, with your eyes, nose and mouth.	I wear a hat on my head* when it is cold.*
face	The front of your head, with your eyes, nose and mouth.	She has a happy face* and a big smile.*
eye	The part of your face that you see with.	I've got something in my eye. It hurts!
ear	One of the two parts of your head that you hear with.	She says something quietly in my ear.
nose	The part of your face that you smell with.	I've got a cold, so my nose* is red.*
mouth	The part of your face that you eat and talk with.	Don't talk with your mouth* full!*
tooth	One of the hard white things in your mouth.	My baby brother has only one tooth.
hair	The thin things that grow on your head.	My sister has long brown hair.
hand	The part at the end of your arm with five fingers.	Raise your hand* if you know the answer.*
arm	The long part of your body between your shoulder and your hand.	She holds the baby in her arms.
leg	One of the long parts of your body that you walk on.	I can't walk. My leg* hurts.*
foot	The part at the end of your leg that you stand on.	Ouch! You are standing on my foot!
finger	One of the five long thin parts at the end of your hand.	She wears a ring on her finger.
back	The part of your body behind you, from your neck to your bottom.	I can't lift that box. My back* hurts.*
neck	The part of your body between your head and your shoulders.	A giraffe has a very long neck.
stomach	The part inside your body where food goes after you eat.	Mum, my stomach* hurts. I don't want dinner.*
heart	The part inside your chest that sends blood around your body.	When I run, I can feel my heart* beating fast.*
doctor	A person whose job is to help ill people get better.	You're very ill. You need to see a doctor.
nurse	A person whose job is to look after ill people.	The nurse* gives me some medicine and a glass of water.*
dentist	A person whose job is to look after people's teeth.	I go to the dentist* to check my teeth.*
job	The work that you do to get money.	My sister has a new job* in a bank.*
work	The place where you do your job.	My mum leaves for work* at eight o'clock.*
worker	A person who does a job, often with their hands.	Every worker* in the factory starts at seven.*
police officer	A person whose job is to help people keep safe.	The police officer* helps the old woman cross the road.*
shop assistant	A person whose job is to help people buy things in a shop.	The shop assistant* helps me find shoes in my size.*
cook	A person who makes food, often as a job.	My grandad is a great cook. His soups are delicious.
driver	A person who drives a car, bus, train or other vehicle.	The bus driver* says good morning to everyone.*
farmer	A person who has a farm and grows food or keeps animals.	The farmer* gets up early to milk the cows.*
singer	A person who sings, often as a job.	My sister is a singer* in a band.*
actor	A person whose job is to perform in films or plays.	My favourite actor* is in a new film.*
artist	A person who paints or draws pictures as a job.	The artist* is painting a picture of the sea.*
weather	How hot, cold, sunny or rainy it is outside.	What's the weather* like today? It's sunny and warm.*
sun	The big bright light in the sky during the day.	The sun* is shining. Let's go to the beach!*
rain	Water that falls from the clouds.	Take an umbrella. There is a lot of rain* today.*
snow	Soft white frozen water that falls from the sky when it's very cold.	The children are playing in the snow.
wind	Air that moves fast outside.	The wind* is very strong today. Hold your hat!*
cloud	A white or grey shape in the sky, made of water.	There isn't a cloud* in the sky today.*
sky	The space above the earth, where you see the sun and the stars.	The sky* is blue and there are no clouds.*
star	A small bright light in the sky at night.	Look! You can see a star* shining above the house.*
moon	The round thing that shines in the sky at night.	The moon* is very big and bright tonight.*
summer	The hottest season of the year, between spring and autumn.	In summer* we go to the beach every day.*
winter	The coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring.	It often snows in winter* in Scotland.*
spring	The season after winter, when plants start to grow again.	In spring* the trees have new green leaves.*
autumn	The season after summer, when leaves fall from the trees.	In autumn* the leaves turn red and brown.*
season	One of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, autumn and winter.	My favourite season* is summer because it's hot.*
tree	A big plant with leaves. Birds often live in it.	The children are climbing the old tree* in the garden.*
flower	The coloured part of a plant, which often smells nice.	He gives his mum a beautiful flower* from the garden.*
grass	The green plant on the ground in parks and gardens.	The cows are eating grass* in the field.*
plant	A living thing that grows in soil, like a tree or a flower.	Don't forget to water the plant* on the kitchen window.*
world	The Earth and all the countries and people on it.	I want to travel around the world* one day.*
money	Coins and notes that you use to buy things.	I don't have any money. Can you pay for the coffee?
price	The money that you must pay to buy something.	What's the price* of this T-shirt? It's ten pounds.*
pound	The money used in Britain; there are 100 pence in it.	This sandwich costs three pounds* fifty.*
film	A story with moving pictures that you watch on TV.	Let's watch a funny film* tonight.*
song	A short piece of music with words that you sing.	This is my favourite song. Let's sing it together!
party	An event where people meet to eat, drink, dance and have fun.	Are you coming to my birthday party* on Saturday?*
present	Something that you give to someone, for example on their birthday.	Thank you for my birthday present! I love it.
gift	Something that you give to someone; a present.	This watch is a gift* from my grandparents.*
photo	A picture that you take with a camera or phone.	Let's take a photo* of everyone together.*
camera	A machine that you use to take pictures.	I take lots of pictures with my new camera.
email	A message that you send from one computer or phone to another.	Please send me an email* with all the information.*
message	Words that you send or leave for somebody.	I have a new message* on my phone. It's from Tom.*
internet	The system that connects computers around the world, where you find websites.	You can find the answer on the internet.
website	A place on the internet with information about something.	You can buy tickets on the museum's website.
video	A recording of moving pictures that you can watch on a screen.	We are watching a funny video* of a cat.*
toy	A thing that children play with.	My little brother's favourite toy* is a red car.*
piece	A part of something.	Can I have a piece* of cake, please?*
thing	An object; something that you don't need to name.	What's that thing* on the table? It's my new phone.*
way	The road that you take to go to a place.	Excuse me, which is the way* to the station?*
part	A piece of something bigger.	The first part* of the film is boring.*
idea	A thought or a plan that you have.	Let's go to the beach! That's a great idea!
problem	A thing that is difficult and that you need to deal with.	My computer doesn't work. Can you help me with this problem?
example	Something that shows what other things of the same kind are like.	Can you give me an example* of a fruit? An apple.*
life	The time when a person is alive.	My grandma has a happy life* in her little village.*
love	A very strong feeling of liking somebody or something.	She writes 'With love* from Emma' on the card.*
help	Something you do to make things easier for someone.	Thanks for your help* with my homework.*
fun	A time when you enjoy yourself and laugh.	We always have a lot of fun* at the beach.*
hobby	Something that you like doing in your free time.	My hobby* is painting. What's yours?*
dance	Steps that you do to music.	Can you teach me this new dance?
story	Words that tell what happened to people, true or not.	Dad reads me a story* before I go to sleep.*
newspaper	Big printed pages with the news, which you can buy every day.	My grandad reads the newspaper* every morning.*
magazine	A thin book with pictures that comes out every month.	I buy a football magazine* every month.*
card	A paper with a picture and a message, for birthdays.	I send my grandma a birthday card* every year.*
be	Used to give the name, age, place or kind of somebody or something.	My brother is twelve years old.
have	To own something; to hold something as yours.	She has* two brothers and a sister.*
do	To carry out an action, a job or an activity.	I always do my homework after dinner.
go	To move or travel to a place.	We go to school by bus.
come	To move towards the person who is talking.	Can you come* to my party on Saturday?*
get	To receive something.	I always get* lots of presents on my birthday.*
make	To produce something new, like food or things.	Let's make* a cake for Mum's birthday.*
take	To carry something with you.	Don't forget to take* an umbrella. It's raining.*
give	To hand something to somebody so that they have it.	Can you give* me that pen, please?*
eat	To put food in your mouth and swallow it.	I eat* cereal for breakfast every morning.*
drink	To take water, milk or juice into your mouth.	You should drink* lots of water when it's hot.*
sleep	To rest with your eyes closed, usually at night.	Babies sleep* for many hours a day.*
live	To have your home in a place.	I live* in a small flat in London.*
like	To think that something is nice or good.	I like* chocolate, but I don't like coffee.*
love	To like somebody or something very, very much.	I love* my family more than anything.*
want	To wish to have or do something.	I'm hungry. I want* a sandwich.*
need	To have to have something; you must have it.	Plants need* water and sun to grow.*
know	To have information about something in your head.	Do you know* where the station is?*
think	To have an opinion about something.	I think* this film is really good.*
say	To speak words to somebody.	How do you say* 'hello' in Spanish?*
tell	To give somebody information by speaking to them.	Can you tell* me the way to the museum?*
speak	To say words in a language.	Do you speak* French? Yes, a little.*
talk	To say things to somebody; to have a conversation.	I talk* to my best friend on the phone every day.*
ask	To say a question to somebody.	If you don't understand, ask* the teacher.*
answer	To say or write something back to somebody who asked you a question.	Please answer* the questions in full sentences.*
listen	To pay attention to sounds, music or what someone says.	I listen* to music on the bus.*
hear	To get sounds through your ears.	Can you hear* that noise? I think it's a bird.*
look	To turn your eyes towards something.	Come and look* at this beautiful sunset!*
see	To notice things with your eyes.	I can see* the sea from my window.*
watch	To look at something for some time, like TV or a game.	We watch* TV after dinner.*
read	To look at words and understand them.	I read* a book in bed every night.*
write	To put words on paper or a screen.	Please write* your name at the top of the page.*
play	To do a sport or a game for fun.	Do you want to play* football with us?*
work	To do a job.	My dad works* in a hospital.*
study	To spend time learning about a subject.	I study* English at school and at home.*
learn	To get new knowledge or a new skill.	I want to learn* to play the guitar.*
teach	To help somebody learn something.	My mum can teach* you to swim.*
open	To move a door or window so it is not closed.	Can you open* the window? It's hot in here.*
close	To shut a door, window, book or box.	Please close* the door. It's cold.*
start	To begin doing something.	What time does the film start?
finish	To end something; to do the last part of it.	I need to finish* my homework before I go out.*
stop	To end moving or doing something.	Does this bus stop* at the station?*
walk	To move on your feet, not fast.	I walk* to school with my friends.*
run	To move very fast on your feet.	I'm late! I have to run* to the bus stop.*
swim	To move through water using your arms and legs.	Fish swim* in the sea.*
fly	To move through the air, like a bird or a plane.	Birds fly* south in the winter.*
drive	To control a car, bus or lorry.	My mum can drive, but my dad can't.
ride	To sit on a bike or horse and control it as it moves.	Can you ride* a horse?*
sit	To rest on a chair or seat.	Please sit* here, next to me.*
stand	To be on your feet, not sitting or lying.	There are no seats, so we have to stand.
wait	To stay in one place until something happens or somebody comes.	Please wait* here for five minutes.*
help	To make it easier for somebody to do something.	Can you help* me carry these bags?*
buy	To pay money to get something.	I want to buy* a new phone.*
sell	To give something to somebody for money.	They sell* fresh bread at that shop.*
pay	To give money for something.	Can I pay* by card?*
cost	To have a price; you must give this much money to get it.	How much does this jacket cost?
find	To see or get something that you were looking for.	I can't find* my keys. Where are they?*
lose	To not be able to find something.	Be careful. Don't lose* your ticket.*
put	To move something to a place.	Please put* your coat on the chair.*
bring	To take something or somebody with you to a place.	Can you bring* some drinks to the party?*
carry	To hold something and take it with you.	Can you help me carry* these heavy bags?*
cook	To make food hot and ready to eat.	My dad likes to cook* pasta on Fridays.*
clean	To remove dirt from something.	I clean* my room every Saturday.*
wash	To clean something with water and soap.	Please wash* your hands before dinner.*
wear	To have clothes on your body.	I wear* a uniform at school.*
sing	To make music with your voice.	We sing* 'Happy Birthday' at every party.*
dance	To move your body to music.	Do you want to dance* with me?*
draw	To make a picture with a pen or pencil.	Can you draw* a cat?*
paint	To make a picture with colours and a brush.	I want to paint* my bedroom walls blue.*
call	To phone somebody so that you can talk.	Can I call* you tonight?*
phone	To call somebody so that you can talk to them.	Please phone* me when you arrive.*
meet	To come together with somebody.	Let's meet* at the café at five.*
visit	To go to see a person or a place for a short time.	We visit* my grandparents every Sunday.*
stay	To sleep in a place for a short time, like a hotel.	Every summer we stay* in a hotel near the beach.*
leave	To go away from a place.	We leave* home at eight every morning.*
arrive	To get to a place at the end of a journey.	What time does your plane arrive* in London?*
travel	To go from one place to another, often far away.	I love to travel* to new countries.*
wake up	To stop sleeping and open your eyes.	Every morning I wake up* at seven o'clock.*
get up	To get out of bed in the morning.	On school days, I get up* at half past seven.*
go out	To leave your home to have fun, for example with friends.	Do you want to go out* for a pizza tonight?*
come back	To return to a place.	Please come back* soon. We miss you!*
sit down	To move your body down onto a chair.	Please sit down. The lesson is starting.
stand up	To get on your feet after sitting or lying.	Everyone, please stand up* and say good morning.*
turn on	To make a machine or light start working.	It's dark in here. Can you turn on* the light?*
turn off	To make a machine or light stop working.	Please turn off* your phones before the film starts.*
put on	To start wearing a piece of clothing.	It's cold, so put on* your coat before you go out.*
take off	To remove a piece of clothing from your body.	Please take off* your shoes before you come in.*
try	To make an effort to do something.	Please try* again. You can do it!*
use	To do something with a thing for a purpose.	Can I use* your pen for a minute?*
understand	To know what something means.	I don't understand* this word. What does it mean?*
remember	To keep something in your mind; not forget it.	I can't remember* his name. Is it Tom or Tim?*
forget	To not remember something.	Don't forget* your keys when you go out!*
spell	To say or write the letters of a word in the right order.	How do you spell* your surname? B-R-O-W-N.*
repeat	To say or do something again.	Can you repeat* that more slowly, please?*
count	To say numbers one after the other.	Can you count* from one to ten in English?*
choose	To decide which one you want.	You can choose* a cake. Chocolate or lemon?*
show	To let somebody see something.	Can you show* me your new phone?*
send	To make a letter, email or message go to somebody.	Can you send* me a photo of the beach?*
hope	To want something to happen and think it is possible.	I hope* you have a lovely holiday!*
feel	To have a feeling, like happy, sad or tired.	I don't feel* well. I think I've got a cold.*
rain	When water falls from the clouds.	Take your umbrella. It's starting to rain.
snow	When soft white frozen water falls from the sky.	Does it snow* here in winter?*
enjoy	To like doing something and have a good time.	Do you enjoy* cooking with your mum?*
hate	To not like somebody or something at all.	I hate* getting up early on Mondays.*
prefer	To like one thing more than another.	Do you prefer* tea or coffee?*
laugh	To make sounds with your voice because something is funny.	His jokes always make me laugh.
smile	To make your mouth wider and turn it up because you are happy.	Look at the camera and smile!
cry	To have tears coming from your eyes because you are sad or hurt.	The baby always starts to cry* when she's hungry.*
kiss	To touch somebody with your lips to show love.	The children kiss* their grandma goodbye.*
move	To go from one place to another; to change position.	We want to move* to a bigger flat.*
jump	To push yourself up into the air with your legs.	The cat can jump* onto the table.*
climb	To go up something, using your hands and feet.	The children like to climb* trees in the park.*
fall	To go down to the ground suddenly.	Be careful! Don't fall* off the ladder.*
catch	To take and hold something that is moving through the air.	Can you catch* the ball with one hand?*
throw	To send something through the air with your hand.	Can you throw* the ball to me?*
kick	To hit something with your foot.	In football, you kick* the ball with your foot.*
hit	To touch something or someone quickly and hard.	Try to hit* the ball with the racket.*
push	To move something away from you with your hands.	The door is stuck. Can you help me push* it?*
pull	To move something towards you with your hands.	You have to pull* the door, not push it.*
can	Used to say that somebody is able to do something.	I can* swim, but I can't ski.*
must	Used to say that it is very important or necessary to do something.	You must* wear a helmet when you ride a bike.*
will	Used to talk about the future.	I think it will* rain tomorrow.*
would	Used to ask for or offer things politely, often with 'like'.	Excuse me, would* you like a cup of tea?*
should	Used to give advice or say what is the right thing to do.	You look tired. You should* go to bed early.*
could	Used to ask for something in a polite way.	Excuse me, could* you tell me the way to the station?*
may	Used to ask if you can do something, in a polite way.	Excuse me, may* I come in?*
might	Used to say that something is possible but not sure.	Take a coat. It might* be cold later.*
shall	Used with 'I' or 'we' to make an offer or a suggestion.	What time shall* we meet tomorrow? At ten?*
let	To allow somebody to do something.	My parents let* me stay up late on Fridays.*
become	To begin to be something.	She wants to become* a doctor when she grows up.*
begin	To start doing something, or to start happening.	Lessons begin* at nine o'clock every day.*
change	To make something different.	I want to change* my hair colour.*
check	To look at something to see if it is correct.	Please check* your answers before you give me the test.*
complete	To finish something by adding what is missing.	Now complete* the sentences with the words in the box.*
copy	To write or make something that is exactly like something else.	Please copy* the new words into your notebook.*
describe	To say what somebody or something is like.	Can you describe* your bedroom? It's small and blue.*
explain	To make something clear so people can understand it.	Can you explain* this exercise again, please?*
follow	To go behind somebody or something.	Please follow* me. The room is this way.*
happen	To take place, often without being planned.	What happens* at the end of the story?*
hold	To have something in your hands.	Can you hold* my bag for a minute?*
include	To have something as one of the parts.	Does the price include* breakfast?*
keep	To have something and not give it back or throw it away.	You can keep* the book. It's a present.*
mean	To have a certain meaning.	What does this word mean?
miss	To be too late for a bus or a train.	Hurry up! I don't want to miss* the bus!*
practise	To do something many times to get better at it.	I practise* the piano every day after school.*
plan	To decide what you are going to do and how.	Let's plan* our summer holiday together.*
rest	To relax or sleep after doing something tiring.	You're tired. Sit down and rest* for a while.*
return	To come back or go back to a place.	We return* home from our holiday on Sunday.*
spend	To use money to buy things.	I spend* a lot of money on books.*
tidy	To make a place clean and put things where they should be.	You must tidy* your room before you go out.*
look for	To try to find something or somebody.	Can you help me look for* my glasses?*
look at	To turn your eyes towards something and see it.	Come and look at* this photo of my new puppy!*
get dressed	To put on your clothes.	I get dressed* and then I have breakfast.*
brush	To clean your teeth or make your hair tidy.	I brush* my teeth twice a day.*
borrow	To take something that belongs to somebody else and give it back later.	Can I borrow* your pencil, please? Mine is broken.*
lend	To give something to somebody for a short time.	Can you lend* me five pounds, please? I have no money.*
win	To be the best in a game, race or competition.	Our team wants to win* the match on Saturday.*
match	To find things that go together.	In this exercise, match* the words with the pictures.*
fill	To make something full.	Can you fill* the glasses with water, please?*
add	To put something in with other things.	Taste the soup and add* some salt if you need it.*
agree	To have the same opinion as someone.	I agree* with you. It's a great idea.*
believe	To think something is true.	I don't believe* you! That's not true.*
build	To make something like a house or a wall by putting parts together.	They want to build* a new school near my house.*
break	To make something go into pieces.	Be careful with that glass! Don't break* it.*
cut	To use a knife or scissors to make something into pieces.	Can you cut* the cake into eight pieces?*
die	To stop being alive.	Plants die* if you don't give them water.*
end	To stop; to finish.	What time does the party end?
grow	To get bigger and taller.	My little brother is growing* very fast.*
guess	To give an answer when you are not sure.	Can you guess* how old my grandmother is?*
improve	To make something better, or to get better.	I want to improve* my English, so I read a lot.*
join	To become a member of a group or club.	I want to join* the school football team.*
lie	To have your body flat on a bed, the floor, etc.	I like to lie* on the beach in the sun.*
look after	To take care of somebody or something.	Can you look after* my cat when I'm on holiday?*
make sure	To check that something is true or will happen.	Please make sure* you lock the door when you leave.*
pass	To be successful in a test or exam.	I hope I pass* my driving test.*
pick	To choose something.	Please pick* a number from one to ten.*
relax	To rest and not worry about anything.	At the weekend I like to relax* and read a book.*
save	To keep money so you can use it later.	I want to save* money to buy a new bike.*
share	To have or use something together with other people.	Can I share* your umbrella? It's raining.*
shout	To say something very loudly.	Please don't shout. The baby is sleeping.
sound	To seem a certain way when you hear it or read about it.	Pizza and a film tonight? That sounds* great!*
touch	To put your hand or finger on something.	Please don't touch* the paintings in the museum.*
turn	To move in a new direction, for example left or right.	Go straight on and turn* left at the bank.*
worry	To think a lot about problems or bad things that might happen.	Don't worry. Everything is OK.
chat	To talk in a friendly way, often about things that are not important.	I like to chat* with my friends online.*
cycle	To ride a bike.	I cycle* to school every day. It isn't far.*
ski	To move over snow on two long thin boards.	We go to the mountains every winter to ski.
post	To send a letter or a card.	Can you post* this letter to my grandma?*
print	To put words or pictures on paper using a machine.	Can you print* the tickets for me?*
type	To write using a keyboard.	I can type* very fast on my computer.*
search	To look carefully for something.	I search* for information on the internet.*
download	To copy a song or an app from the internet to your phone.	You can download* the app for free.*
decide	To make a choice about something.	I can't decide* which T-shirt to buy.*
invite	To ask somebody to come to a party or event.	I want to invite* all my friends to my birthday party.*
celebrate	To do something fun because it is a special day.	We always celebrate* Dad's birthday at a restaurant.*
collect	To get things of the same kind and keep them together.	My brother likes to collect* football cards.*
fix	To make something that is broken work again.	Can you fix* my bike? The chain is broken.*
hurry	To do something or go somewhere quickly.	We need to hurry. The train leaves in five minutes.
marry	To become somebody's husband or wife.	Kate wants to marry* John.*
point	To show where something is using your finger.	Don't point* at people. It's rude.*
prepare	To make something ready.	Mum and Dad prepare* dinner together every evening.*
rent	To pay money to use a house or car for some time.	We want to rent* a car for our holiday.*
reply	To write or say something back to somebody.	Please reply* to my email soon.*
serve	To give food or drinks to people, for example in a restaurant.	They serve* breakfast from seven to ten.*
smell	To seem good or bad to your nose.	Mmm, this soup smells* delicious!*
taste	To try a little food to see what it is like.	Can I taste* your ice cream?*
big	Large in size; not small.	An elephant is a very big* animal.*
small	Not large in size.	A mouse is a small* animal.*
little	Small in size; not big.	She lives in a little* house in the country.*
good	The opposite of bad.	This pizza is really good. Can I have another piece?
bad	Not nice, not pleasant or not of a good level.	I can't go out. The weather is very bad.
new	Just made or bought; not old.	Look at my new* shoes! Do you like them?*
old	Having lived for a long time; not young.	My grandfather is very old. He's ninety-five.
young	Not old; having lived only a short time.	Our dog is very young. He's only one year old.
long	Big from one end to the other; not short.	My sister has very long* hair.*
short	The opposite of long.	The film is very short, only one hour.
tall	Having a greater height than most people or things.	My brother is very tall. He plays basketball.
high	A long way above the ground; not low.	The mountains here are very high.
low	Close to the ground; not high.	The table is very low, so the children can use it.
hot	Having a very high temperature.	Be careful! The soup is very hot.
cold	Having a low temperature; not warm.	Put on your coat. It's very cold* outside.*
warm	A little hot, in a nice way.	It's a lovely warm* day. Let's go to the park.*
cool	A little cold, in a nice way.	It's a cool* evening, so take a jacket.*
happy	Feeling good and pleased.	She's very happy* because it's her birthday.*
sad	Feeling unhappy, for example when you want to cry.	He's sad* because his best friend is moving away.*
tired	Needing to rest or sleep.	I'm very tired. I want to go to bed.
hungry	Wanting or needing to eat.	I'm hungry. When is lunch?
thirsty	Wanting or needing to drink.	I'm thirsty. Can I have a glass of water?
angry	Having a strong bad feeling because somebody did something wrong.	Mum is angry* because I don't tidy my room.*
nice	Pleasant, good or kind.	Our new neighbours are very nice.
beautiful	Very nice to look at.	What a beautiful* view of the sea!*
pretty	Nice to look at, like a flower.	What a pretty* dress! Is it new?*
ugly	Not nice to look at.	I don't like that painting. It's ugly.
easy	Not difficult to do or understand.	The test is very easy. I know all the answers.
difficult	Not easy; needing a lot of effort.	This puzzle is very difficult. I can't do it.
hard	The opposite of soft.	This bed is too hard. I can't sleep.
fast	Moving or doing something quickly.	A horse is a very fast* animal.*
slow	Not quick; taking a long time.	The bus is very slow. Let's walk.
cheap	Costing only a little money.	This T-shirt is very cheap. It's only five pounds.
expensive	Costing a lot of money.	That car is very expensive. I can't buy it.
rich	Having a lot of money.	He's very rich. He has three houses and two boats.
poor	Having very little money.	I'm a poor* student, so I live in a small flat.*
clean	Not dirty; without marks or mud.	Your hands are clean* now. You can eat.*
dirty	Not clean; covered with mud or marks.	Your shoes are dirty. Take them off, please.
full	With no more space inside.	The bus is full, so let's wait for the next one.
empty	With nothing or nobody inside.	The fridge is empty. We need to go shopping.
open	Not closed, so that you can go in.	Is the supermarket open* on Sundays?*
closed	Not open, so you can't go in.	The bank is closed* on Sundays.*
right	Correct; with no mistakes.	Your answer is right. Well done!
wrong	Not correct; with a mistake.	Sorry, that's the wrong* answer. Try again.*
true	Correct; based on facts, not invented.	Is it true* that you're moving to Spain?*
false	Not correct; not real.	Read the sentences and write true or false.
best	Better than all others.	She's my best* friend. We do everything together.*
better	More good than something else.	I'm ill, but I feel better* today than yesterday.*
great	Very good; really nice.	We always have a great* time at Grandma's house.*
fine	Well and healthy; OK.	How are you? I'm fine, thanks.
kind	Nice and wanting to help others.	It's very kind* of you to help me.*
friendly	Kind and nice to other people.	Our new neighbours are very friendly. They always say hello.
funny	Making you laugh or smile.	My uncle tells very funny* jokes.*
interesting	Making you want to know more.	This book about space is very interesting.
boring	Not interesting; making you feel tired.	This film is so boring. Let's watch something else.
important	Mattering a lot; you must think about it.	It's important* to drink water when it's hot.*
favourite	Liked more than all the others.	Pizza is my favourite* food.*
free	Costing no money at all.	The museum is free* on Sundays.*
busy	Having a lot of things to do.	I'm very busy* this week. I have three exams.*
ready	Prepared and able to start.	Dinner is ready! Come and eat.
sure	Certain; knowing that something is true.	Are you sure* the shop is open today?*
sorry	Feeling sad because you did something wrong.	I'm sorry* I'm late. The bus is very slow today.*
quiet	Making little or no noise.	Please be quiet. The baby is sleeping.
loud	Making a lot of noise; strong in sound.	The music is too loud. Please turn it down.
noisy	Full of noise; making a lot of sound.	Our classroom is very noisy* when the teacher isn't there.*
dark	With little or no light.	It's dark* outside. Turn on the lights.*
light	Bright, with a lot of sun; not dark.	My bedroom is very light. It has two big windows.
heavy	Weighing a lot; difficult to lift.	This suitcase is too heavy. I can't lift it.
red	The colour of tomatoes and strawberries.	The traffic light is red, so the cars stop.
blue	The colour of the sky on a sunny day.	The sky is blue* and there are no clouds.*
green	The colour of grass and leaves.	In spring the trees are green.
yellow	The colour of a lemon or the sun.	Bananas are yellow* when they are ready to eat.*
black	The darkest colour, like the sky at night.	He's wearing a black* T-shirt and blue jeans.*
white	The colour of snow or milk.	The snow is so white* and clean.*
brown	The colour of chocolate or coffee.	Our dog has short brown* hair.*
grey	The colour between black and white, like a cloudy sky.	Elephants are big and grey.
pink	A light red colour.	Mix red and white paint to make pink.
purple	A colour made from mixing red and blue.	Grapes can be green or purple.
wet	Covered with water or rain.	I don't have an umbrella, so now I'm wet.
dry	Not wet; without water.	Are my clothes dry* yet? I want to wear my jeans.*
sunny	With a lot of sun.	It's a sunny* day. Let's go to the beach.*
rainy	With a lot of rain.	On rainy* days, I stay at home and read.*
windy	With a lot of strong air moving.	It's very windy* today. Hold on to your hat!*
cloudy	With a lot of clouds in the sky.	It's cloudy* today, but it isn't raining.*
fat	Having a big, round body.	Our cat is very fat. He has too much food.
thin	Having very little fat on the body.	The dog is very thin. I think he needs more food.
strong	Having a powerful body that can lift heavy things.	My dad is very strong. He can carry me.
weak	Not strong; not able to lift heavy things.	I'm ill and I feel very weak.
ill	Not healthy; not feeling well.	Tom isn't at school today. He's ill.
sick	Ill; not feeling well.	I can't come to work. I'm sick* today.*
well	In good health; not ill.	I'm not feeling very well. I think I have a cold.
healthy	Strong and well; not ill.	My grandma is eighty, but she's very healthy.
delicious	Tasting very, very good.	Your cake is delicious! Can I have another piece?
lovely	Very nice and pleasant.	What a lovely* day! Let's go for a walk.*
wonderful	Very, very good; making you very happy.	We're having a wonderful* holiday in Italy.*
terrible	Very bad; making you feel upset.	The weather is terrible. It's raining again.
excellent	Very, very good; of the highest level.	Your homework is excellent. Well done!
popular	Liked by a lot of people.	Football is very popular* in Brazil.*
famous	Known by a lot of people.	She is a famous* singer. Everyone knows her songs.*
different	Not the same as something else.	My brother and I are very different. He likes sport.
same	Not different; exactly like another.	My friend and I have the same* shoes.*
other	Not this one, but another.	This shop is closed. Let's go to the other* one.*
next	Coming just after this one.	Bye for now! See you next* week!*
last	Coming after all the others.	December is the last* month of the year.*
first	Coming before all the others.	January is the first* month of the year.*
double	Made for two people.	We'd like a double* room for two nights, please.*
single	Made for one person.	I'd like a single* room for one night, please.*
married	Having a husband or wife.	My aunt is married* to my uncle Tom.*
alone	Without any other people with you.	My grandmother lives alone, but we visit her every day.
near	Not far away; only a short distance away.	The station is very near. It's a five-minute walk.
far	A long way away.	Is the beach far* from here? No, it's only ten minutes.*
early	Before the usual or expected time.	I'm early* for school, so I'm waiting at the gate.*
late	After the usual or expected time.	Hurry up! We're late* for school!*
real	Not false; true.	Is that a real* dog? No, it's a toy.*
special	Different and better than usual.	Today is a special* day. It's my birthday!*
exciting	Making you feel very happy and full of energy.	This football match is very exciting!
excited	Very happy and full of energy about something good.	The children are very excited* about their holiday.*
bored	Not interested because there is nothing to do.	I'm bored. There's nothing to do here.
afraid	Feeling fear of something or somebody.	My little sister is afraid* of the dark.*
scared	Feeling fear; not brave.	I'm scared* of spiders and snakes.*
careful	Paying attention so that you don't make a mistake or get hurt.	Be careful* when you cross the road.*
perfect	Without any mistakes; as good as possible.	Your English is perfect! You don't make any mistakes.
possible	Able to happen or be done.	Is it possible* to buy tickets online?*
dangerous	Able to hurt you.	It's dangerous* to swim in the river.*
safe	Not in danger; not able to be hurt.	Keep your money in a safe* place.*
clever	Able to learn and understand things quickly.	She's very clever. She always gets good marks.
quick	Done in a short time; fast.	I always have a quick* shower before school.*
own	Belonging to you and nobody else.	I want my own* bedroom. I don't want to share.*
you	Used to talk to the person or people in front of the speaker.	Hi, Anna! How are you?
he	Used for a man or boy that you already talked about.	This is my brother. I think he is very funny.
she	Used for a woman or girl that you already talked about.	My sister is a doctor, and she* works in a hospital.*
it	Used for a thing or an animal that you already talked about.	I love this song because it makes me happy.
we	Used for yourself and other people together.	My friends and I love music, so we sing together.
they	Used for two or more people or things already talked about.	Tom and Lisa are my friends, and they* live next door.*
me	Used for yourself, after words like 'to' or 'with'.	Can you help me, please?
him	Used for a man or boy, after words like 'to' or 'with'.	That's my brother. Do you know him?
her	Used for a woman or girl, after words like 'to' or 'with'.	Anna is my best friend. I talk to her* every day.*
us	Used for yourself and other people, after words like 'with'.	Do you want to come with us to the cinema?
them	Used for two or more people or things, after words like 'with'.	I have two sisters. I love them* very much.*
my	Belonging to the person who is speaking.	This is my brother, Jack.
your	Belonging to the person or people you are speaking to.	Hello, I'm Anna. What's your* name?*
his	Belonging to a man or boy.	Tom is looking for his* keys.*
its	Belonging to a thing or an animal.	The dog is eating its* dinner.*
our	Belonging to the speaker and other people.	This is our* house. We live here.*
their	Belonging to two or more people or things.	My parents love their* garden.*
mine	Used to say that something belongs to the speaker.	That's not your pen. It's mine!
yours	Used to say that something belongs to the person you are talking to.	Is this bag yours? No, it's my sister's.
this	Used for a thing or person that is near you.	Mum, this* is my friend Sarah from school.*
that	Used for a thing or person far from the speaker.	Look at that* big dog over there!*
these	Used for things or people near you, when there are more than one.	Are these* your shoes here, next to my bag?*
those	Used for more than one thing or person far from you.	Who are those* people over there by the door?*
here	In or to this place, near the speaker.	Come here* and sit next to me.*
there	In or to that place, away from the speaker.	Do you see the café? Let's meet there* at five.*
what	Used to ask about a thing, an action or information.	Excuse me, what* time is it?*
who	Used to ask which person.	Sorry, who* is that man? Is he your teacher?*
where	Used to ask about a place.	Excuse me, where* is the station?*
when	Used to ask about the time something happens.	So when* is your birthday? In May?*
why	Used to ask for the reason for something.	Can you tell me why* you are late?*
how	Used to ask in what way something happens.	Can you show me how* to make tea?*
which	Used to ask somebody to choose from a small number of things.	There are two cakes here, so which* one do you want?*
whose	Used to ask who something belongs to.	Do you know whose* bag this is?*
how much	Used to ask about a price or an amount you can't count.	Excuse me, how much* is this jacket?*
how many	Used to ask about a number of things or people.	So how many* brothers and sisters do you have?*
and	Used to join two words or parts of a sentence.	I have a brother and* a sister.*
but	Used to show a difference between two ideas.	I like tea, but* I don't like coffee.*
or	Used to show a choice between two things.	Would you like tea or coffee?
because	Used to give the reason for something.	I'm wearing a coat because* it's cold.*
so	Used to show the result of something.	It's raining, so we're staying at home.
then	After that; next in time.	First I have a shower, then* I have breakfast.*
also	Used to add another thing; as well.	She speaks English. She can also* speak French.*
too	As well; also; in the same way.	I like football, and my sister likes it too.
very	Used to make a word stronger, like 'hot' or 'good'.	It's very* hot today. Let's go to the beach.*
really	Used like 'very' to make a word stronger.	This book is really* good. You should read it.*
not	Used to make a sentence negative.	I'm not* hungry now, thanks.*
no	Used to give a negative answer.	Do you like spiders? Oh no, I hate them!
yes	Used to give a positive answer.	Are you ready? Oh yes, let's go!
please	Used to ask for something in a polite way.	Can I have some water, please?
thank you	Polite words you say when someone gives you something or helps you.	I want to say thank you* very much for your help.*
thanks	An informal way to show you are grateful.	Here's your coffee. Oh, thanks!
hello	A word you say when you meet somebody.	Every morning I say hello* to my neighbour.*
hi	An informal word you say when you meet somebody.	Oh, hi, Sam! How are you?
goodbye	A word you say when you leave somebody.	It's time to go now, so goodbye, everyone!
bye	An informal word you say when you leave somebody.	I have to go home now, so bye* for now!*
in	Inside a place or thing.	The milk is in the fridge.
on	Touching the top of something.	Your keys are on the table.
at	Used to say where something happens.	Let's meet at the station after school.
under	Below something, or lower than it.	The cat is sleeping under* the bed.*
next to	At the side of somebody or something; beside.	Come and sit next to* me.*
between	In the space in the middle of two things or people.	The bank is between* the café and the cinema.*
behind	At the back of something.	The garden is behind* the house.*
in front of	Further forward than something; facing it.	The bus stops in front of* the school.*
from	Used to say the place where somebody was born.	I'm from* Spain, but I live in London.*
to	Shows the place where somebody or something is going.	I walk to school every day.
with	Used to say that people or things are together.	I live with* my parents and my sister.*
without	Not having something; not with somebody.	I can't see without* my glasses.*
for	Used to say who will have something.	This present is for* you. Happy birthday!*
of	Shows the thing that a part or an amount comes from.	Can I have a cup of tea, please?
about	On the subject of something.	This book is about* a boy and his dog.*
before	Earlier than something else.	Wash your hands before* dinner.*
after	Later than something else.	I do my homework after* school.*
up	Towards a higher place.	We walk up the hill to see the view.
down	Towards a lower place.	The children are running down* the stairs.*
into	Moving to the inside of something.	She jumps into* the swimming pool.*
out of	Moving from the inside of something.	He takes his phone out of* his pocket.*
always	At all times; every time.	I always* have breakfast at seven.*
usually	Most of the time, but not always.	I usually* walk to school, but today I'm taking the bus.*
often	Many times; a lot of times.	We often* go to the beach in summer.*
sometimes	Not always, but some of the time.	I sometimes* play tennis with my dad.*
never	Not at any time.	I never* eat meat. I'm a vegetarian.*
now	At this moment; at the present time.	I'm busy now. I'm doing my homework.
again	One more time; another time.	Can you say that again, please?
already	Before now, earlier than you think.	It's only seven, but Tom is already* in bed.*
still	Continuing until now; not finished yet.	It's ten o'clock and he's still* in bed.*
only	Not more than; just.	I have only* two euros. I can't buy that.*
all	Every one of a group; the whole of something.	Almost all* the students in my class have a phone.*
some	A number or amount of something, but not a lot.	I'd like some* water, please.*
any	Used in questions and negatives for an amount of something.	Is there any* milk in the fridge?*
many	A large number; used for things you can count.	There are many* trees and flowers in this park.*
much	A large amount; used in questions and negatives.	I don't have much* money left.*
a lot of	A large number or amount of something.	There are a lot of* people at the beach today.*
every	Each one of a group, with no exceptions.	I go swimming every* day.*
each	Used for every single thing or person in a group, one by one.	The teacher gives each* student a book.*
more	A larger number or amount.	Can I have more* cake, please? It's delicious.*
most	Almost all; the largest number or amount.	I think most* children love ice cream.*
both	The two people or things together.	I have two brothers, and both* are older than me.*
one	The number 1; a single thing.	I have one* brother and two sisters.*
two	The number 2; a pair.	A bike has two* wheels.*
ten	The number 10; five plus five.	Can you count from one to ten* in English?*
three	The number 3; two plus one.	A triangle has three* sides.*
four	The number 4; two plus two.	A dog has four* legs.*
five	The number 5; four plus one.	There are five* fingers on one hand.*
six	The number 6; three plus three.	An insect has six* legs.*
twenty	The number 20; ten plus ten.	My sister is twenty* years old.*
hundred	The number 100; ten times ten.	My great-grandmother is one hundred* years old!*
thousand	The number 1,000; ten times one hundred.	There are a thousand* people at the concert.*
everyone	All the people in a group or place.	Good morning, everyone! Let's start the lesson.
something	A thing that you don't know or don't name.	I'm hungry. I want something* to eat.*
nothing	Not any thing at all.	There's nothing* in the fridge. It's empty.*
anything	Used in questions and negatives for a thing, when it doesn't matter which.	Do you need anything* from the shop?*
someone	A person, but you don't know or don't say who.	There's someone* at the door.*
everything	All the things; each thing.	Thanks for everything. You're very kind.
well done	Used to tell somebody that they did something very well.	Ten out of ten in the test, well done!
excuse me	A polite way to get somebody's attention.	Oh, excuse me, where is the toilet, please?
of course	Used to say 'yes' in a friendly way.	Can I borrow your pen? Yes, of course!
at home	In the house where you live.	I'm staying at home* today because I'm ill.*
by	Used to say how you travel.	I go to school by bus.
over	Above something, not touching it.	Planes often fly over* our house.*
around	In a circle, all the way round something.	We walk around* the lake every Sunday.*
a little	A small amount; slightly.	I speak French a little, but not very well.
carpet	A big soft piece of cloth on the floor of a room.	Take off your shoes. We have a new white carpet.
curtain	A long piece of cloth that you pull across a window.	Can you close the curtain? The sun is in my eyes.
pillow	A soft thing that you put your head on in bed.	I can't sleep without my soft pillow.
blanket	A thick warm cover for a bed.	It's cold tonight. Put another blanket* on your bed.*
wardrobe	A tall cupboard where you hang your clothes.	Hang your coat in the wardrobe, please.
oven	The hot box in a kitchen where you bake cakes or cook meat.	The bread is in the oven. It's ready in ten minutes.
washing machine	A machine that cleans clothes.	Put your dirty clothes in the washing machine.
pan	A round metal thing with a handle, for cooking.	Cook the eggs in a pan* with a little oil.*
tap	You turn it to make water come out over a sink.	Please turn off the tap* when you brush your teeth.*
light	Something like a lamp that makes a room bright.	It's dark in here. Can you turn on the light?
gate	A kind of door in a fence or wall outside.	Close the gate, please. The dog wants to run out.
dining room	A room where you eat meals.	We eat dinner in the dining room* when we have guests.*
neighbour	A person who lives next to you or near you.	Our neighbour* looks after our cat when we are on holiday.*
guest	A person that you invite to your home or to a party.	We have a guest* staying with us this week.*
boyfriend	A boy or man that somebody loves and goes out with.	Lucy's boyfriend* is taking her to the cinema tonight.*
girlfriend	A girl or woman that somebody loves and goes out with.	Jack is going to the cinema with his girlfriend.
teenager	A young person between thirteen and nineteen years old.	My brother is a teenager. He's fifteen.
adult	A person who is fully grown; not a child.	It's ten pounds for an adult* and five for a child.*
kid	An informal word for a child.	My little brother is a happy kid. He laughs a lot.
grandson	The son of your son or daughter.	My grandmother's grandson* is my cousin Leo.*
granddaughter	The daughter of your son or daughter.	My grandfather takes his granddaughter* to school every day.*
pear	A sweet green or yellow fruit, thin at the top.	I'd like a pear* and an apple, please.*
peach	A soft round fruit with orange and red skin.	This peach* is soft, sweet and very juicy.*
cherry	A small round red fruit with a stone inside.	There's a cherry* on top of the cake.*
mushroom	A small grey or white plant with a round top that you cook.	I'd like a mushroom* and cheese omelette, please.*
garlic	A small white plant with a strong taste and smell, used in cooking.	This pasta sauce has a lot of garlic* in it.*
oil	A liquid from plants that you use for cooking.	Put a little oil* in the pan before you cook.*
ham	Pink meat from a pig, often in thin slices.	I'd like a ham* and cheese sandwich, please.*
lamb	A very young sheep.	In spring, you can see a little lamb* on the farm.*
snack	A small amount of food that you eat between meals.	I always have an apple as a snack* after school.*
dessert	Sweet food that you eat at the end of a meal.	We often have ice cream for dessert.
sweets	Small sweet things made of sugar or chocolate.	Don't eat too many sweets. They're bad for your teeth.
wine	An alcoholic drink made from grapes.	Red wine* is made from grapes.*
beer	An alcoholic drink, often yellow or brown, that many adults like.	This shop sells beer, wine and juice.
bus stop	A place at the side of the road where buses stop for people.	I wait at the bus stop* every morning.*
car park	An area or building where you can leave your car.	There's a big car park* next to the supermarket.*
swimming pool	A large hole filled with water where people swim.	Our hotel has a swimming pool* on the roof.*
playground	An area outside where children play, often with swings.	The children are playing in the playground* at break time.*
bakery	A shop where they make and sell bread and cakes.	I buy fresh bread at the bakery* every morning.*
shopping centre	A big building with a lot of shops inside.	There are fifty shops in the new shopping centre.
corner	The place where two streets or two walls meet.	The bank is on the corner* of our street.*
traffic lights	Red, yellow and green lights that tell cars when to stop and go.	Turn left at the traffic lights.
underground	Trains that go under the ground in a big city.	In London, I go to work by underground.
ship	A very big boat that carries people or things across the sea.	We go to France on a big ship.
suitcase	A big bag with a handle, for carrying clothes when you travel.	My suitcase* is too heavy. It's full of clothes.*
passport	A small official book you show when you travel to another country.	Don't forget your passport. We're flying to Spain.
backpack	A bag that you carry on your back.	I carry my books in a backpack.
umbrella	You hold it over your head when it rains.	It's raining. Take an umbrella.
sunglasses	Dark glasses that protect your eyes from the sun.	It's very sunny. Don't forget your sunglasses.
belt	A long thin thing you wear around the middle of your body.	These trousers are too big. I need a belt.
tie	A long thin cloth that you wear with a shirt.	My dad wears a tie* to the office every day.*
trainers	Shoes for running and doing sport.	I need new trainers* for my running club.*
shorts	Short trousers that end above your knees.	It's hot, so I'm wearing shorts* and a T-shirt.*
wallet	A small flat case for carrying money and cards.	My wallet* is at home, so I have no money.*
ring	A round piece of jewellery that you wear on your finger.	She wears a gold ring* on her finger.*
shampoo	A soap for washing your hair.	This shampoo* makes my hair soft.*
medicine	Something that you take when you are ill to help you get better.	Take this medicine* three times a day after meals.*
headache	A pain in your head.	I have a headache. I need to lie down.
temperature	How hot or cold something is.	The temperature* today is twenty-five degrees.*
toe	One of the five small parts at the end of your foot.	These shoes are too small. My toe* hurts.*
knee	The part in the middle of your leg where it bends.	My knee* hurts when I run.*
shoulder	The part of your body between your neck and your arm.	She carries her bag on her shoulder.
lip	One of the two soft red edges of your mouth.	It's cold and my lip* is dry.*
tongue	The soft part inside your mouth that moves when you talk and eat.	The doctor says, 'Open your mouth and show me your tongue.'
beard	Hair that grows on a man's chin and face.	My grandfather has a long white beard.
moustache	Hair that grows above a man's mouth.	My uncle has a black moustache* above his lip.*
skin	What covers the outside of your body.	Use sun cream to protect your skin* at the beach.*
guitar	You play music on it with your fingers. It has six strings.	My brother plays the guitar* in a band.*
piano	A big musical instrument with black and white keys.	She has piano* lessons every Saturday morning.*
drum	You hit it with sticks or your hands to make music.	He plays the drum* in the school band.*
band	A group of people who play music together.	My favourite band* is playing a concert in London.*
concert	A show where people play music for an audience.	There's a rock concert* in the park tonight.*
cartoon	A film made from drawings, often funny.	My little sister watches a cartoon* every morning before school.*
comic	A magazine with stories told in pictures.	My brother reads a comic* every week. He loves the pictures.*
puzzle	A game where you put pieces together to make a picture.	We're doing a big puzzle* together.*
doll	A toy that looks like a small person.	My little sister plays with her doll* every day.*
metre	A length. A tall person is about two of them.	The pool is fifty metres* long.*
half	One of two equal parts of something.	Do you want half* of my sandwich?*
quarter	One of four equal parts of something.	Cut the pizza into four. Each person has a quarter.
date	The day, month and year when something happens.	What's the date* today? It's the fifth of May.*
calendar	A page that shows the days, weeks and months of a year.	I write birthdays on my calendar.
midnight	Twelve o'clock at night.	At midnight* it is dark and everyone is sleeping.*
pilot	A person who flies a plane.	The pilot* says, 'Our plane is in London now.'*
engineer	A person who designs and builds machines, roads or bridges.	My mum is an engineer. She designs bridges.
manager	A person who controls a shop, office or team.	I want to speak to the manager* of the hotel.*
secretary	A person who works in an office, writing letters and answering the phone.	The secretary* answers the phone at the office.*
boss	The person who is in charge of you at work.	My boss* is very nice. She lets me go early.*
chef	A person whose job is to cook in a restaurant.	The chef* in this restaurant is from Italy.*
musician	A person who plays music, often as a job.	My uncle is a musician. He plays the piano.
writer	A person who writes books or stories.	My aunt is a writer. She writes books for children.
photographer	A person who takes pictures, often as a job.	The photographer* is taking photos of everyone at the wedding.*
scientist	A person whose job is to study science.	My mum is a scientist. She studies stars and planets.
vet	A doctor for animals.	Our dog is ill, so we're taking him to the vet.
mechanic	A person whose job is to repair cars.	The mechanic* is working on my car.*
cleaner	A person whose job is to clean offices or houses.	The cleaner* comes to our office every evening.*
police	The people whose job is to keep people safe.	I'm lost. I can ask the police* for help.*
fire	The flames, heat and light that come from burning things.	We sit around the fire* and tell stories.*
laptop	A small computer that you can carry with you.	I take my laptop* to university every day.*
keyboard	The part of a computer with letters and numbers that you press.	My keyboard* doesn't work. I can't type!*
screen	The flat part of a TV, computer or phone where you see pictures.	My phone's screen* is broken.*
brilliant	Very, very good; great.	This film is brilliant! I love it.
fantastic	Very, very good; wonderful.	We're having a fantastic* time in Paris.*
awful	Very bad or very unpleasant.	The food at this hotel is awful. I can't eat it.
glad	Pleased and happy about something.	I'm glad* you're here!*
fresh	Recently made or picked; not old.	I love the smell of fresh* bread.*
sweet	Tasting of sugar or honey.	This cake is too sweet. It has too much sugar.
straight	Going in one direction, with no turns.	Draw a straight* line with your ruler.*
blonde	With yellow or light-coloured hair.	My sister has blonde* hair and blue eyes.*
cute	Pretty and nice, often small.	What a cute* little puppy!*
lucky	Having good things happen to you by chance.	I have a free ticket to the concert! I'm so lucky!
comfortable	Making you feel relaxed, for example a soft chair or bed.	This sofa is very comfortable. I want to sleep here.
o'clock	Used after a number from 1 to 12 to say the exact hour.	School starts at nine o'clock.
half past	Thirty minutes after the hour.	The film starts at half past* seven, so at 7:30.*
quarter past	Fifteen minutes after the hour.	The bus leaves at quarter past* eight, so at 8:15.*
quarter to	Fifteen minutes before the hour.	It's quarter to* six, so it's 5:45 now.*
a.m.	Used after a time to show it's in the morning, before twelve o'clock.	I get up at 7 a.m.* every day.*
p.m.	Used after a time to show it's after twelve o'clock in the day.	The museum closes at 5 p.m.* on Sundays.*
first of all	Used to say what comes before everything else.	To make tea, first of all* you need to boil some water.*
see you later	A friendly way to say goodbye to somebody you will see again soon.	I'm going to the shops now, so see you later!
just	A very short time ago.	I've just* arrived at the station.*
maybe	Possibly; used when you are not sure.	I can't find my phone. Maybe* it's in the car.*
together	With each other, or in the same place.	Let's do our homework together.
later	After now, or after the time you are talking about.	I'm busy now. Can I call you later?
soon	In a short time from now.	Bye, Grandma! See you soon!
probably	Very likely, but not completely sure.	She's not at work today; she's probably* ill.*
inside	In or into a room or building.	It's raining. Let's go inside.
outside	Not in a building.	The children are playing outside.
almost	Not quite; very nearly.	It's almost* midnight; let's go to bed.*
news	Information about recent events, on TV, radio or online.	Here is some good news: Anna is getting married!
dream	Pictures and events in your mind while you sleep.	I often have a dream* about flying.*
voice	The sound you make when you speak or sing.	She has a beautiful singing voice.
mistake	Something that is wrong, or that you do wrongly.	There is a mistake* in my homework.*
age	How many years someone has lived or something has existed.	Children start school at the age* of five.*
group	A number of people or things that are together.	A group* of students is waiting outside the museum.*
list	Words or names written one under another.	I'm making a list* of things to take on holiday.*
joke	A short funny story that makes people laugh.	My dad tells a joke* and everyone laughs.*
upstairs	On or to a higher floor of a building.	My bedroom is upstairs, on the first floor.
seven	The number 7; six plus one.	There are seven* days in a week.*
eight	The number 8; four plus four.	A spider has eight* legs.*
nine	The number 9; one more than eight.	My little brother goes to bed at nine* o'clock.*
eleven	The number 11; ten plus one.	A football team has eleven* players on the pitch.*
twelve	The number 12; six plus six.	There are twelve* months in a year.*
thirteen	The number 13; ten plus three.	My cousin is thirteen. Next year she's fourteen.
fourteen	The number 14; seven plus seven.	Two weeks is the same as fourteen* days.*
fifteen	The number 15; ten plus five.	The bus comes every fifteen* minutes.*
sixteen	The number 16; eight plus eight.	There are sixteen* students in my English class this year.*
seventeen	The number 17; ten plus seven.	My brother is seventeen. Next year he's eighteen.
eighteen	The number 18; nine plus nine.	Ten plus eight is eighteen.
nineteen	The number 19; one less than twenty.	Our grandma has nineteen* grandchildren, and she remembers all their birthdays!*
thirty	The number 30; three times ten.	April, June, September and November have thirty* days.*
forty	The number 40; four times ten.	My dad is forty* today, so we are having a party.*
fifty	The number 50; five times ten.	This T-shirt costs only fifty* pence in the sale.*
sixty	The number 60; six times ten.	There are sixty* minutes in an hour.*
seventy	The number 70; seven times ten.	My grandfather is seventy, but he still plays tennis every week.
eighty	The number 80; eight times ten.	The old library has more than eighty* thousand books.*
ninety	The number 90; nine times ten.	My great-grandmother is ninety* years old.*
Monday	The first day of the working week, after Sunday.	On Monday* morning I go back to school after the weekend.*
Tuesday	The day after Monday and before Wednesday.	I have a piano lesson every Tuesday* after school.*
Wednesday	The day in the middle of the week, after Tuesday.	The museum is closed on Wednesday, so let's go on Thursday.
Thursday	The day after Wednesday and before Friday.	My English class is on Thursday* evening at seven.*
Friday	The last day of the working week, before Saturday.	On Friday* night we often watch a film together.*
Saturday	The day after Friday; the first day of the weekend.	We go to the market every Saturday* morning.*
Sunday	The day after Saturday; the last day of the weekend.	On Sunday* my grandparents come to our house for lunch.*
January	The first month of the year, after December.	Happy New Year! Today is the first of January.
February	The second month of the year, after January.	My birthday is on the tenth of February.
March	The third month of the year, after February.	In March* the weather starts to get warmer.*
April	The fourth month of the year, after March.	It often rains in April* in England.*
May	The fifth month of the year, after April.	The flowers in the park are beautiful in May.
June	The sixth month of the year, after May.	School finishes at the end of June.
July	The seventh month of the year, after June.	It's very hot here in July* and August.*
August	The eighth month of the year, after July.	We always go to the beach in August.
September	The ninth month of the year, after August.	The new school year starts in September.
October	The tenth month of the year, after September.	The leaves fall from the trees in October.
November	The eleventh month of the year, after October.	It's cold and dark in November.
December	The twelfth and last month of the year.	Christmas Day is on the twenty-fifth of December.
tonight	This evening, or the night of today.	What are you doing tonight? Let's see a film.
another	One more of the same thing.	This cake is lovely. Can I have another* piece?*
okay	All right; not bad.	You look tired. Are you okay?
Mr	A title used before a man's family name.	Our new maths teacher is called Mr Brown.
Mrs	A title used before a married woman's family name.	Good morning, Mrs* Smith! How are you today?*
English	The language people speak in the UK and the USA.	I'm learning English* because I want to travel.*
Christmas	A holiday on 25 December when many people give presents.	We always put up a tree and decorate it at Christmas.

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