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CEFR A2
Level A2
298 words • 50 topics
A1
A1+
A2
A2+
B1
B1+/A2
B1+
B2
B2+
C1
C2
Adjectives/Adverbs
25 words
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alone
Alone means without other people or things, or by yourself. It descr…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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anxious
Anxious means feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about something, e…
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
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balanced
Having different parts or elements in the correct or fair proportion…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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correct (right)
When something is correct or right, it means it is accurate, true, o…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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cute
Cute describes something that is attractive or pretty in a delicate …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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dangerous
Dangerous describes something that is likely to cause harm, injury, …
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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different
Different means not the same as someone or something else; distinct …
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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distinct
Distinct means clearly different or separate from something else, or…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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economic
Economic refers to things related to the economy, which is how a cou…
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
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especially
Especially is used to emphasize that something is more true or happe…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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everywhere
Everywhere means in or to every place. It indicates that something i…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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handsome
Handsome describes a man who is attractive in a classic, often stron…
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helpful
Someone or something that is helpful provides assistance or makes a …
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honest
Someone who is honest always tells the truth and does not try to tri…
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important
Something that is important has great value, significance, or is nec…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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injured
When a person or animal is injured, they have been hurt physically, …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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instead
Instead means in place of someone or something else, or as an altern…
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lucky
If you are lucky, good things happen to you by chance, not because o…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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online
This describes being connected to the internet, or activities that h…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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ought to
Ought to is a modal verb used to express what is advisable or correc…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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particular
Particular means referring to one specific person, thing, or group, …
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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pretty (quite)
When used as an adverb, 'pretty' means 'quite' or 'fairly,' indicati…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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right
Correct or true; in agreement with facts or truth. It can also mean …
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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self service
Self-service describes a system or place where customers serve thems…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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yet (adv)
As an adverb, 'yet' is used in negative sentences and questions to m…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
At home
7 words
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double bed
A double bed is a bed designed to be large enough for two people to …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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fridge (refrigerator)
A fridge, short for refrigerator, is an appliance that keeps food an…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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frying pan
A frying pan is a flat-bottomed pan, usually made of metal, used for…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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lift (elevator)
A lift (also called an elevator in American English) is a machine th…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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roof
The roof is the top covering of a building, which protects the insid…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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vegetable
A vegetable is a plant or part of a plant that is eaten as food, suc…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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wheel
A wheel is a circular object that turns around a central point, used…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Building a CV
12 words
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bonus
A bonus is an extra amount of money or something else good that you …
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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brief
Brief means lasting for only a short time, or containing few words. …
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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CV
A CV, short for Curriculum Vitae, is a written document that lists y…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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driving licence
A driving licence is an official document that permits you to drive …
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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employment history
Employment history refers to a record of all the jobs you have held,…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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experienced
Experienced describes someone who has gained a lot of knowledge or s…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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honesty
Honesty is the quality of being truthful and fair, and not lying, ch…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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nationality
Nationality refers to the country you are legally a citizen of, whic…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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necessary
If something is necessary, it is needed or required for a particular…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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prior
Prior means existing or happening before something else in time, ord…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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require
To require something means that it is necessary or essential, or tha…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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skilful
Someone who is skilful is very good at doing something, especially b…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
City tour / itinerary
5 words
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answer (the door)
To answer the door means to go to the door and open it when someone …
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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book your hotel
To 'book your hotel' means to reserve a room at a hotel for a specif…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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correct
To correct something means to make it right or to remove mistakes fr…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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hike
To hike means to take a long walk, usually in the countryside, mount…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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kill time
To kill time means to do something that is not very important while …
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
Clothes
5 words
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clothes
'Clothes' are items such as shirts, trousers, and dresses that peopl…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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jumper
In British English, a jumper is a warm knitted garment, usually made…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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shoe size
Shoe size refers to a numerical or alphanumeric indication of the fi…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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tie
A tie is a long, narrow piece of cloth worn by men around the neck, …
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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trainer
A trainer is a type of soft shoe that you wear for sports or for cas…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
Conjunctions
5 words
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either... or
The conjunction 'either... or' is used to present two or more possib…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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furthermore
Furthermore is used to add more information or an additional point t…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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tongue
Your tongue is the soft, movable organ inside your mouth that you us…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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until
As a conjunction, 'until' means up to the time that something happen…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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up
As a preposition or adverb, 'up' indicates movement to a higher posi…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
Conjunctions and prepositions
3 words
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up
As a preposition or adverb, 'up' indicates movement to a higher posi…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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what's wrong
This is a question used to ask someone if there is a problem, if the…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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whatever
Whatever means 'anything at all' or 'no matter what'. It can also ex…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
Describing people
23 words
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bald
A person is bald when they have little or no hair on their head.
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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barber
A barber is a person whose job is to cut men's hair and sometimes sh…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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character
Character refers to the qualities and traits that make up a person's…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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crazy
Crazy, at an A2 level, often describes something or someone that is …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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different
Different means not the same as someone or something else; distinct …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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disability
A disability is a physical or mental condition that limits a person'…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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education
Education is the process of teaching or learning, usually at a schoo…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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engaged
When someone is engaged, they are busy doing something or involved i…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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example
An example is a thing or a person that shows what a whole group or t…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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experience
Experience refers to knowledge or skill gained over time through doi…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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first name
Your first name is the personal name given to you at birth or baptis…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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polite
A polite person shows good manners and respect for others. They spea…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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respectful
Showing politeness, honor, or admiration towards someone or somethin…
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science
Science is the study of the natural and physical world through obser…
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scientist
A scientist is a person who studies or has expert knowledge of one o…
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similar
Similar means having a likeness or resemblance to something else, bu…
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skill
A skill is an ability to do something well, usually learned through …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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society
Society refers to all the people living together in an organized com…
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strength
Strength is the physical power that allows you to lift heavy things …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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surname
Your surname is your family name, which is shared by all members of …
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talkative
A talkative person likes to talk a lot. They often speak a lot in co…
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teamwork
Teamwork is when a group of people work together effectively to achi…
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waiter
A waiter is a man who works in a restaurant or cafe, serving food an…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Domestic duties
1 word
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do the gardening
To do the gardening means to perform tasks related to maintaining a …
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
Environmental issues
5 words
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company
In the context of greenwashing, a 'company' refers to a business ent…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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group
A group is a number of people or things that are together in one pla…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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message
A message is a piece of information or a request that you send to so…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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ocean
An ocean is a very large area of salt water that covers most of the …
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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perhaps
Perhaps is used to express uncertainty or possibility, meaning 'mayb…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
Esports and video gaming
2 words
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app
An 'app' is a short name for an application, which is a computer pro…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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browser
A browser is a computer program that lets you look at pages on the i…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
Exam-skill vocabulary
6 words
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audience
A group of people who watch, listen to, or read something, such as a…
Glossary - Exam Skill Terms (p.276)
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definition/define
A 'definition' is a statement that explains the exact meaning of a w…
Glossary - Exam Skill Terms (p.276)
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format
To format means to arrange or organize something, especially text or…
Glossary - Exam Skill Terms (p.276)
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prediction/predict
A prediction is a statement about what you think will happen in the …
Glossary - Exam Skill Terms (p.276)
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purpose
The purpose of something is the reason for which it is done or creat…
Glossary - Exam Skill Terms (p.276)
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structure
In an exam context, 'structure' refers to the way something is organ…
Glossary - Exam Skill Terms (p.276)
Expressions
4 words
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account for
To account for something means to explain the reason for it, or to b…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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an alternative to
An alternative to something means another choice or option instead o…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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as a whole
When you talk about something 'as a whole', you are considering all …
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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be familiar with
To be familiar with something means to have a good knowledge or unde…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
Food and drink
6 words
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beef
Beef is the meat that comes from a cow, often cooked and eaten as fo…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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bill (cheque, e.g. at a restaurant/cafe)
A bill, in the context of a restaurant or cafe, is a written stateme…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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bite
To bite means to use your teeth to cut into something, especially fo…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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burger
A burger is a type of food consisting of a flat round patty of groun…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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carrot
A carrot is a long, orange, root vegetable that is often eaten raw o…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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cottage cheese (potato chip)
Cottage cheese is a soft, white, lumpy cheese made from milk curds, …
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
Gap year
3 words
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connect with
To connect with someone or something means to feel a strong sense of…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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culture
Culture refers to the shared customs, arts, social institutions, and…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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emergency
An emergency is a serious and unexpected situation that requires imm…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
Greenwashing
7 words
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company
In the context of greenwashing, a 'company' refers to a business ent…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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important
Something that is important has great value, significance, or is nec…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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income
Income refers to the money that a person or company receives, usuall…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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manage
To manage something means to succeed in doing or dealing with someth…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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mean
To mean something is to express or signify a particular idea, intent…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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necessary
If something is necessary, it is needed or required for a particular…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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physical
Physical relates to the body or to things that are tangible and can …
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
HFI: countries, continents, nationalities
1 word
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American
American refers to something or someone from the United States of Am…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
HFI: countries, social conventions, colour…
1 word
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good morning
Good morning is a common greeting used when you meet someone in the …
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
HFI: countries, time, numbers, days, month…
2 words
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a country in South Asia, known for its rich culture an…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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Denmark
Denmark is a country located in Northern Europe, known for its flat …
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
HFI: numbers
1 word
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million
A million is the number 1,000,000, which is one thousand thousands. …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
HFI: numbers, time, days, seasons
2 words
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HFI: social conventions
Social conventions are the unwritten rules or accepted ways of behav…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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million
A million is the number 1,000,000, which is one thousand thousands. …
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
HFI: quantities and measures
1 word
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half
Half means one of two equal parts into which something is divided, o…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Higher-level words
1 word
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to let someone down
To let someone down means to disappoint them by failing to do what t…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
Hobbies
7 words
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day off
A 'day off' is a day when you do not have to work or go to school. I…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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DIY (do it yourself)
DIY, or 'do it yourself', refers to the activity of building, modify…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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doll
A doll is a toy that looks like a small person or baby, often used b…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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essay
An essay is a short piece of writing on a particular subject. It is …
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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gamer
A gamer is a person who regularly plays video games, often with a hi…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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garden
A garden is a piece of ground next to a house or other building, use…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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goldfish
A goldfish is a small, orange or red fish often kept as a pet in a b…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
In town
15 words
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apartment
An apartment is a set of rooms that forms a separate residence withi…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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business district
A business district is an area in a city where many businesses, offi…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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butcher's shop
A butcher's shop is a retail establishment where meat is cut and sol…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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car park
A car park is an area or building where people can leave their cars.…
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centre (of town, downtown)
The centre of town, also called downtown, is the main business and c…
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corner
A corner is the point or area where two lines, surfaces, or edges me…
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disco
A disco is a club or party where people dance to popular music, ofte…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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fishmonger
A fishmonger is a person who sells fish and seafood, especially in a…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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flat (apartment)
A flat is a set of rooms, usually on one floor of a larger building,…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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hospital
A hospital is a place where sick or injured people go to receive med…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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money
Money is what you use to buy things, like coins and banknotes.
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museum
A museum is a building or institution where collections of valuable …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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pedestrian
A pedestrian is a person who is walking, especially in an area where…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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square
A square is an open, usually four-sided area surrounded by buildings…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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tower
A tower is a tall, narrow building or structure, often part of a lar…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Job applications and interviews
8 words
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ask in the offer
To ask for something specific as part of a job offer, usually relate…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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cashier
A cashier is a person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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countryside
The countryside refers to land that is away from cities and towns, t…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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football
A team sport played with a ball between two teams of 11 players, whe…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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game
A game is an activity or sport with rules, played for enjoyment or a…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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posters
Posters, in the context of job applications, can refer to advertisem…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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unhappy
Unhappy means feeling or showing sadness, sorrow, or discontent. It …
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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walk a dog
To walk a dog means to take a dog out for a walk, usually on a leash…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
Jobs
4 words
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businessperson
A businessperson is someone who works in business, especially someon…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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detective
A detective is a person, often a police officer, whose job is to inv…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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journalist
A journalist is a person who collects, writes, and reports news or i…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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politician
A politician is a person who is actively involved in public policy o…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
Leadership
1 word
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boss
A boss is the person in charge of a worker or an organization. They …
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
Music and concerts
1 word
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poster
A poster is a large printed picture or notice that you stick on a wa…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
Other words you need to know
8 words
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grandfather
Your grandfather is the father of your mother or father.
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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grandmother
A grandmother is the mother of one's father or mother. She is a fema…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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in particular
This phrase is used to specify one person, thing, or group more than…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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income
Income refers to the money that a person or company receives, usuall…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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lost (feeling place)
To be lost means you do not know where you are or how to get to wher…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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possible (be in)
This phrase is not standard English. The correct phrase is 'it is po…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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severe
Severe means very bad, serious, or extreme, often causing a lot of d…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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yet (adv)
As an adverb, 'yet' is used in negative sentences and questions to m…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
People and relationships
11 words
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celebration
A celebration is a special enjoyable event or occasion when people c…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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community
A community is a group of people living in the same place or having …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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cousin
A cousin is the child of your aunt or uncle, making them your relati…
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grandfather
Your grandfather is the father of your mother or father.
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grandmother
A grandmother is the mother of one's father or mother. She is a fema…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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grandparent
A grandparent is the parent of your mother or father. This can be yo…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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guest
A guest is a person who is invited to visit someone's home or a plac…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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history
History is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs, …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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partner
A partner is a person you do an activity with, like dancing or playi…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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people
People refers to human beings in general, or to a group of individua…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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ring (wedding/engagement)
A ring, especially a wedding or engagement ring, is a circular band,…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Phrases
16 words
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a million times
This idiom is used to emphasize that something has happened or been …
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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accused of
To be accused of something means that someone says you have done som…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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agree with
To agree with someone or something means to have the same opinion or…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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be allowed to
To be allowed to do something means you have permission or the right…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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be on duty
To be on duty means to be working or officially responsible for a ta…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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go ahead
To 'go ahead' means to proceed or start something, often after getti…
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
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good example
A good example is a person, thing, or situation that shows a positiv…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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in particular
This phrase is used to specify one person, thing, or group more than…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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it's a shame
If you say 'it's a shame', you mean that a situation or event is reg…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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not my place
This phrase means that it is not appropriate or suitable for someone…
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
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not only ... but also
This phrase is used to connect two related ideas, emphasizing that b…
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
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one day
This phrase refers to a future time that is not specified, often imp…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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pay attention
To pay attention means to carefully listen to or watch something, or…
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
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spell out
To spell out means to explain something in a very clear and detailed…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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spoil (treat)
To spoil someone (treat) means to give them everything they want or …
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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take care of
To take care of someone or something means to look after them, provi…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
Phrases and higher-level words
3 words
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a bit of a
This phrase is used to describe something as being somewhat or rathe…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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a couple of
This phrase means two, or a small number of things or people. It is …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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advert/ad
An advert or ad is a short piece of information or a picture that a …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Prepositions
6 words
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against
Against means in opposition to something or someone, or in contact w…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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below
Below means in a lower position or at a lower level than something e…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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during
During is a preposition used to show that something happens within a…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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except
Except means not including someone or something, or with the exclusi…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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towards
Towards is a preposition used to indicate movement or direction in t…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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until
As a conjunction, 'until' means up to the time that something happen…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Pronouns, articles and determiners
4 words
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both
Both refers to two people or things together, indicating that someth…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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either
As a determiner, 'either' means one or the other of two things or pe…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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less
Less is used to mean a smaller amount or quantity of something, espe…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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none
None means not one, not any, or no part of something. It is used to …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Questions
1 word
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how often
'How often' is a question phrase used to ask about the frequency or …
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
Relationships
1 word
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respect
Respect is a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something, of…
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
Responsible tourism
3 words
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(eco-)tourism
Tourism is the activity of traveling for pleasure or business. Ecoto…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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excuse
An excuse is a reason you give to explain why you did something wron…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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souvenir
A souvenir is an object that you buy or keep to remind you of a plac…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
Shopping
1 word
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customer
A customer is a person or organization that buys goods or services f…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
Sports
5 words
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coach (sb)
To coach someone means to teach and train them in a sport, skill, or…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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coach (trip)
A coach, in this context, is a comfortable bus used for long journey…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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effort
Effort is the physical or mental energy you use to do something, esp…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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exercise
To exercise means to do physical activities to make your body strong…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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gym
A gym is a building or room equipped for indoor sports, exercise, or…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
Springboard vocabulary
7 words
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bookcase
A bookcase is a piece of furniture with shelves that is used for hol…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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customer
A customer is a person or organization that buys goods or services f…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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education
Education is the process of teaching or learning, usually at a schoo…
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
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place
A place is a particular position or area in space, or a specific loc…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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pleasing
Something that is pleasing makes you feel happy, satisfied, or gives…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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practice
Practice is the act of doing something repeatedly to improve your sk…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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reception
Reception refers to the area in a hotel, office, or other building w…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
Springboard vocabulary: Recycling
4 words
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container
A container is an object used for holding or storing something, such…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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paint
To paint means to apply liquid colour to a surface, often to create …
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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plant (e.g. on plate)
To plant something means to put a seed or a young plant into the gro…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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wrapping
Wrapping refers to the material used to cover or enclose something, …
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
TV and film
6 words
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actor
An actor is a person, usually a man, whose job is to perform in play…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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actress
An actress is a woman whose job is to perform in plays, films, or te…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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advert (jobs)
An advert for jobs is a public notice, usually in a newspaper, onlin…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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cartoon
A cartoon is a type of animated film or TV show, often for children,…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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drama
Drama refers to a play for the theatre, television, or radio, or the…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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remote control
A remote control is a device that allows you to operate an electroni…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
Technology
3 words
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airport
An airport is a place where aircraft take off and land, with buildin…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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engineer
An engineer is a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, m…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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folder
A folder is a cover or case made of stiff paper or plastic for holdi…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
The body / illness
1 word
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nose
The nose is the part of the face above the mouth that is used for br…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
The media
4 words
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app
An 'app' is a short name for an application, which is a computer pro…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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data
Data refers to facts or information, especially when collected and s…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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define
To define means to state or explain the exact meaning of a word, phr…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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draw (gain) opinions
To draw or gain opinions means to get or collect thoughts, beliefs, …
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
Transport
3 words
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car park
A car park is an area or building where people can leave their cars.…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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country
A country is a nation with its own government and territory, like Fr…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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hill
A hill is a naturally raised area of land, smaller than a mountain. …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
University
4 words
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admission interview
An admission interview is a formal meeting where a person is asked q…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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company
In the context of greenwashing, a 'company' refers to a business ent…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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diploma
A diploma is a certificate awarded by an educational institution, li…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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education
Education is the process of teaching or learning, usually at a schoo…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
Verbs
41 words
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accept
To accept means to agree to take something that is offered, or to ag…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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allow
To allow means to let someone do something or to permit something to…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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appear
To 'appear' means to become visible or to come into sight. It can al…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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ask for
To 'ask for' something means to request it or to say that you would …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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attend (a local talk)
To go to an event, meeting, or class, often with the intention of be…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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avoid
To stay away from someone or something, or to prevent something from…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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be born
To be born means to come out of your mother's body at the beginning …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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believe (in)
To believe (in) something or someone means to accept that it is true…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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borrow
To borrow means to take and use something that belongs to someone el…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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browse
To browse means to look through a book, magazine, or website without…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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browse
To browse means to look through a book, magazine, or website without…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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build
To build means to make something by putting parts or materials toget…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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catch (public transport)
To catch public transport means to get on a bus, train, or other pub…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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catch (public transport)
To catch public transport means to get on a bus, train, or other pub…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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celebrate
To celebrate means to do something special or enjoyable for an impor…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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choose
To choose means to select one thing or person from a group of possib…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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choose
To choose means to select one thing or person from a group of possib…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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choose
To choose means to select one thing or person from a group of possib…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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clear up
To clear up means to make a place tidy by removing things that are m…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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copy
To copy means to make something that is exactly like an original thi…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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create
To create means to make something new, to bring something into exist…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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defend
To defend means to protect someone or something from attack or harm.…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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describe
To describe means to say or write what someone or something is like,…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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enter
To enter means to go or come into a place. It can also mean to join …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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exchange
To exchange means to give something to someone and receive something…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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exercise
To exercise means to do physical activities to make your body strong…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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explain
To explain means to make something clear and easy to understand. You…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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explore
To explore means to travel through an unfamiliar area to learn about…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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greet
To greet someone means to say hello or welcome them when you meet th…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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grow up
To grow up means to develop from a child into an adult. It also mean…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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hate
To hate something or someone means to have a very strong feeling of …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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lead
To lead means to guide someone or something, often by going in front…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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let (allow)
To let means to allow or permit someone to do something, or to allow…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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organise
To organise means to arrange or put things in a specific order or st…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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pack (for a holiday)
To pack for a holiday means to put clothes and other necessary items…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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pour
To pour means to make a liquid flow from a container into another co…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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question
A question is a sentence or phrase used to ask for information or to…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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result
A result is something that happens or exists because of something el…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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select
To select means to carefully choose someone or something from a grou…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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situation
A situation is a set of circumstances or the state of affairs at a p…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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tend
To tend to do something means that it is a common or usual behavior …
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
Work
2 words
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hardworking
Someone who is hardworking puts a lot of effort and energy into thei…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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kind
When someone is kind, they are friendly, generous, and considerate t…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)