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English Pronunciation Example sentence File Section

be called  /biː kɔːld/ This is my baby. He is called James. File 1 Names
be short for /biː ʃɔːt fɔː/ Hi! My name is Mike. It is short for Michael. File 1 Names
change (your) name /tʃeɪndʒ jɔː neɪm/ If you don't like it, you can change your name when you are 16. File 1 Names
first name n /fɜːst neɪm/ His first name is Edward. His full name is Edward Sheeran. File 1 Names
full name n /fʊl neɪm/ This author had a long name. His full name was John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. File 1 Names
initials pl n /ɪˈnɪʃlz/ This writer used her initials on her book: J. K. Rowling. File 1 Names
maiden name n /ˈmeɪdn neɪm/ What was your maiden name before you got married? File 1 Names
married name n /ˈmærid neɪm/ I used to be called Ellie Smith until I got married. My married name is Ellie Thomas. File 1 Names
middle name n /ˈmɪdl neɪm/ My daughter's name is Amy Mia Thompson. Mia is her middle name . File 1 Names
name (someone/something) after phr v /neɪm ˈɑːftə/ We're going to name him after my father, Peter. File 1 Names
nickname n /ˈnɪkneɪm/ His name is Jack, but everyone calls him by the nickname Magic – he's a magician. File 1 Names
pseudonym n /ˈsjuːdənɪm/ She didn't want to publish the new books under her real name so she used a pseudonym . File 1 Names
addictive adj  /əˈdɪktɪv/ Coffee is really addictive . I need at least three cups a day. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
affectionate adj /əˈfekʃənət/ My children are very affectionate . They always want to hold my hand. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
affordable adj  /əˈfɔːdəbl/ Rent is so expensive in Britain. For most people, it’s just not affordable . File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
ambitious adj /æmˈbɪʃəs/ She’s very ambitious . She wants to be a top surgeon. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
assertive adj /əˈsɜːtɪv/ It’s important to be assertive , otherwise you will never get what you want. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
attractive adj /əˈtræktɪv/ That car’s not very attractive . It’s so square. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
careful adj  /ˈkeəfl/ She’s really careful with money. She never wastes any. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
careless adj  /ˈkeələs/ He’s really careless . He always breaks things. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
colourful adj /ˈkʌləfl/ I like this colourful T-shirt more than the white one. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
comfortable adj   /ˈkʌmfətəbl/ I don’t care about fashion. I just want to feel comfortable . File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
compassionate adj /kəmˈpæʃənət/ The nurses were kind and compassionate . They looked after me very well. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
considerate adj /kənˈsɪdərət/ My boyfriend is very considerate . He always thinks about what I would enjoy. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
creative adj   /kriˈeɪtɪv/ I want to work in a creative profession like advertising or design. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
dangerous adj  /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ Everyone drives too fast here. The roads are really dangerous . File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
desirable adj  /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/ Everyone wants to live there. It’s a really desirable part of town. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
dirty adj  /ˈdɜːti/ The room was so dirty that I asked for a different one. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
easy  adj  /ˈiːzi/ The test was really easy . I think I’ll get 100%. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
endless adj /ˈendləs/ It's a beautiful island. There are endless beaches to visit. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
envious adj   /ˈenviəs/ I’m so envious . I really want one of those cars. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
expensive adj  /ɪkˈspensɪv/ That’s too expensive . Can we look for one that costs less? File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
famous adj /ˈfeɪməs/ She's a famous architect. She won several awards for her work. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
glamorous adj   /ˈɡlæmərəs/ You always look so glamorous . How long does it take you to get ready? File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
healthy adj  /ˈhelθi/ Your diet is really healthy . I eat too much fatty food. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
helpful adj  /ˈhelpfl/ The staff were really helpful . They answered all of my questions. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
hopeful adj /ˈhəʊpfl/ I’m hopeful I’ll get the job, but I won’t know until Monday. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
hopeless adj  /ˈhəʊpləs/ This is hopeless . We’ll never get there on time. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
impressive adj  /ɪmˈpresɪv/ His presentation was really impressive . Everyone was listening for the whole hour. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
impulsive adj   /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ Can’t you think about things more carefully? You’re always so impulsive . File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
loveable adj /ˈlʌvəbl/ He's an energetic and loveable child. He's always so friendly and happy. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
luxurious adj  /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/ They only sell luxurious brands here. You’ll find cheaper things at other shops. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
messy adj /ˈmesi/ This room is very messy ! Can you tidy it? File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
noisy adj  /ˈnɔɪzi/ It’s too noisy in here. I can’t concentrate on my work. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
passionate adj /ˈpæʃənət/ I'm passionate about engineering. I love studying it. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
peaceful adj /ˈpiːsfl/ It's quiet and peaceful in my garden. I can't hear any traffic noise. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
possessive adj   /pəˈzesɪv/ My girlfriend is really possessive . She doesn’t like me talking to other women. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
powerful adj  /ˈpaʊəfl/ He’s a rich and powerful businessman. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
profitable adj  /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/ He’s really rich. He has a very profitable business. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
rebellious adj   /rɪˈbeljəs/ I was really rebellious as a teenager. I never did what my parents wanted. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
recognizable adj /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbl/ The opera house is an immediately recognizable symbol of the city. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
reliable adj  /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ It’s much less stressful working with reliable people. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
responsible adj  /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ My son is very responsible . I trust him to make the right decisions when he is on his own. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
restful adj /ˈrestfl/ It was a calm and restful day. We relaxed outside. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
risky adj  /ˈrɪski/ That idea is too risky . You could lose a lot of money. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
sensible adj  /ˈsensəbl/ My daughter is only 14 but she’s very grown-up and sensible . File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
sensitive adj  /ˈsensətɪv/ Don’t listen to them. You’re always so sensitive about other people’s opinions. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
sociable adj  /ˈsəʊʃəbl/ She’s really sociable . She’ll talk to anyone. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
spacious adj  /ˈspeɪʃəs/ I need a more spacious office. I have too many things for this space. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
stressful adj   /ˈstresfl/ My work is so stressful at the moment that I just can’t relax. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
successful adj  /səkˈsesfl/ He’s one of the most successful actors ever. He has won so many prizes. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
suitable adj  /ˈsjuːtəbl/ Can you find me a more suitable room? This one is too noisy. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
thoughtful adj /ˈθɔːtfl/ That's so thoughtful of you – thank you! How did you know I wanted a coffee? File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
useful adj  /ˈjuːsfl/ Phones are so useful now. I can do everything I want to on mine. File 1  Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
backpack n /ˈbækpæk/ I'm going hiking at the weekend. Can I borrow your big backpack ? File 1  Practical English - Describing luggage
canvas adj /ˈkænvəs/ I've just bought a new canvas bag to take on holiday. File 1  Practical English - Describing luggage
dark adj /dɑːk/ My suitcase is dark and it has a pink handle. File 1  Practical English - Describing luggage
greyish blue adj /ˈɡreɪɪʃ bluː/ Can you see my suitcase? It's small and greyish blue . File 1  Practical English - Describing luggage
hard plastic adj /hɑːd ˈplæstɪk/ This is my suitcase – the hard plastic one. It keeps everything safe. File 1  Practical English - Describing luggage
label n /ˈleɪbl/ They put a label on my suitcase to show that it is heavy and difficult to carry. File 1  Practical English - Describing luggage
light adj /laɪt/ Is this your rucksack? The light one? File 1  Practical English - Describing luggage
logo n /ˈləʊɡəʊ/ Is this your bag? ~ No, mine has a different logo . File 1  Practical English - Describing luggage
rucksack n /ˈrʌksæk/ I'll take a rucksack to carry our water and sunscreen today. File 1  Practical English - Describing luggage
sports bag n /spɔːts bæɡ/ I'll take my sports bag today. I'm going to the gym after work. File 1  Practical English - Describing luggage
suitcase n /ˈsuːtkeɪs/ How heavy is your suitcase ? We're allowed 15kg. File 1  Practical English - Describing luggage
synthetic material n /sɪnˈθetɪk məˈtɪəriəl/ I've lost my bag. It's black, medium size, and made of synthetic material . File 1  Practical English - Describing luggage
It's great to see you. /ɪts ɡreɪt tu siː juː/ It's great to see you. Did you have a good journey? File 1  Social English
It's lovely to see you, too. /ɪts ˈlʌvli tu siː juː tuː/ It's great to see you. ~ Thanks. It's lovely to see you, too. File 1  Social English
It's not your day /ɪts nɒt jɔː deɪ/ It's not your day , is it? Maybe tomorrow will be better. File 1  Social English
Let me take that. /let miː teɪk ðæt/ Let me take that. It looks heavy. File 1  Social English
miss v /mɪs/ I really miss you. When are you coming to see me? File 1  Social English
Oh wow! /əʊ waʊ/ Oh wow! I forgot that I packed this. That's great. File 1  Social English
That's awful. /ðæts ˈɔːfl/ That's awful. Everything has gone wrong today. File 1  Social English
weird adj /wɪəd/ I've never noticed that face in the picture before. It's weird , isn't it? File 1  Social English
beige adj /beɪʒ/ What colour shall we paint the walls? ~ Beige is a neutral colour. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
bright adj /braɪt/ I'm wearing a bright red T-shirt. You'll be able to see me! File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
cream adj /kriːm/ Is the dress white? ~ No, it's a bit darker. It's cream . File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
dark adj /dɑːk/ What does the tree look like? ~ It has dark green leaves. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
khaki adj /ˈkɑːki/ Khaki is a good colour to wear if you want to hide in the fields or by trees. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
maroon adj /məˈruːn/ I don't want red shoes. I like these maroon shoes. They're slightly darker. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
navy adj /ˈneɪvi/ What colour was your school uniform? ~ We wore navy blue. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
pale (also light) adj /peɪl/ (/laɪt/) My favourite colour is pale blue. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
scarlet adj /ˈskɑːlət/ I've got a red car. It's very bright red – it's scarlet. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
turquoise adj /ˈtɜːkwɔɪz/ Do you want to paint your room? ~ Yes, I'd like a turquoise room. I love the colour blue. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
adaptor n  /ə’dæptə(r)/ I have a two-pin adaptor for use in Germany. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
bathrobe n /ˈbɑːθrəʊb/ Is this your bathrobe ? You left it on the bathroom floor. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
batteries n /ˈbætriz/ Have you got any batteries ? I need some for this remote control. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
beach bag n /ˈbiːtʃ bæɡ/ Can I put my towel in your beach bag , please? File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
booking confirmation n /ˈbʊkɪŋ ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃn/ Who has the booking confirmation ? We need to show it to the hotel receptionist. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
brush n   /brʌʃ/ I need a new brush for my hair. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
(phone) charger n  /‘tʃɑːdʒə(r)/ Have you seen my phone charger ? My battery is nearly flat. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
comb n  /kəʊm/ My hair is very fine so I only need a comb . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
deodorant n /diˈəʊdərənt/ I put on some deodorant after I have a shower in the morning. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
dressing gown n /ˈdresɪŋ ɡaʊn/ It's cold in the morning. I put on my dressing gown and slippers as soon as I get up. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
driving licence n /ˈdraɪvɪŋ laɪsns/ You have to have your driving licence if you want to drive a car. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
earphones n /ˈɪəfəʊnz/ Can you take out your earphones for a minute? I want to talk to you. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
first-aid kit n /ˌfɜːst ˈeɪd kɪt/ Do you have the first-aid kit ? I've cut my hand. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
flip flops pl n  /flɪp flɒps/ Flip flops make me think of the beach and summer. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
fold (clothes) v /fəʊld/ I've just washed these clothes. Can you fold them? File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
guidebook n   /ɡaɪd bʊk/ The guidebook says this restaurant is good but expensive. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
hairdryer n   /’heədraɪə(r)/ There’s a hairdryer in the hotel room. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
headphones pl n /ˈhedfəʊnz/ I prefer to listen to music through my headphones . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
ID card n /ˌaɪˈdiː kɑːd/ I can show my ID card to prove who I am. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
insect repellent n /’ɪnsekt rɪpelənt/ I need some insect repellent . They keep biting me. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
make-up n /’meɪkʌp/ My wife never wears any make-up . She gets ready really quickly in the morning. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
nail scissors pl n   /’neɪl sɪzəz/ Have you got any nail scisssors ? My nails are getting really long. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
pack (a suitcase) v /pæk/ Our flight is tomorrow so we should pack our suitcases tonight. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
pack of cards n /pæk əv ˈkɑːdz/ I've got a pack of cards . Do you want to play a game? File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
passport n /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ You need to show your passport at the airport. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
pyjamas pl n /pəˈdʒɑːməz/ I’m not taking my pyjamas . It will be too hot at night. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
raincoat n   /’reɪnkəʊt/ You’ll need your raincoat if you’re going to Wales on holiday. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
rain jacket n /reɪn ˈdʒækɪt/ Do I need to take a rain jacket ? I think the weather is going to be nice. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
razor n /’reɪzə(r)/ I need a shave. Have you seen my razor ? File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
roll up (clothes) v /rəʊl ʌp/ If you roll up your clothes in the suitcase, it saves space. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
shampoo n /ʃæmˈpuː/ I left my bottle of shampoo in the bathroom. You can share it – it's a big bottle. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
slippers pl n /ˈslɪpəz/ I bought my grandfather some cosy slippers for his birthday. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
sponge bag n /ˈspʌndʒ bæɡ/ Put your soap and sponge inside the sponge bag . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
sun hat n /ˈsʌn hæt/ Don't forget to take a sun hat ! It's really sunny there. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
sunscreen n  /’sʌnskriːn/ It’s 30 degrees today. Don’t forget to put sunscreen on the kids. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
swimming trunks pl n  /’swɪmɪŋ trʌŋks/ I really don’t like swimming trunks . I much prefer shorts. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
swimsuit n  /’swɪmsuːt/ I’m going to the pool. Have you seen my swimsuit ? File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
toothbrush n /’tuːθbrʌʃ/ The dentist said I need a new toothbrush . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
toothpaste n /’tuːθpeɪst/ We need more toothpaste . I used the last bit up this morning. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
towel n  /taʊəl/ I’m going to put this towel on the balcony to dry. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
travel insurance documents pl n /ˈtrævl ɪnˈʃɔːrəns ˈdɒkjuments/ I've got the travel insurance documents in my bag. If there any problems, we need to call this phone number. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
travel iron n /ˈtrævl aɪən/ Can I borrow your travel iron ? I need to iron this shirt before I can wear it. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
underwear n /ˈʌndəweə/ Don't forget to pack some underwear . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
unpack v /ʌnˈpæk/ Do you unpack your suitcase as soon as you get back? File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
visa n /ˈviːzə/ Do I need to get a visa to visit your country? File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
wash bag n /wɒʃ bæɡ/ I’ve got a toothbrush and razor in my wash bag . I don’t need anything else. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
wrap (fragile things) v /ræp/ Can you wrap this bottle inside your towel? I don't want it to break. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Packing
baker’s n /ˈbeɪkə(r)z/ I bought some fresh bread from the baker’s . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
barber's n /ˈbɑːbəz/ My boyfriend gets his hair cut at the barber's . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
be out of phr v  /bi aʊt ɒv/ I’m sorry, we ’re out of light bulbs at the moment, but we should be getting some in soon. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
butcher’s n  /ˈbʊtʃə(r)z/ Can you buy some chicken from the butcher’s ? File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
car showroom n /kɑː ˈʃəʊruːm/ I bought my car from the big car showroom on the corner. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
chain store n   /ˈtʃeɪn stɔː(r)/ You find chain stores like Starbucks everywhere. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
charity shop n /ˈtʃærəti ʃɒp/ A lot of people give old clothes and books to a charity shop . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
chemist’s n  /ˈkemɪstz/ Some shops, like a chemist’s , should be open 24/7. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
close down phr v  /ˈkləʊz daʊn/ A lot of local shops and businesses have been forced to close down because of the recession. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
craft fair n  /krɑːft feə(r)/ Everything at the craft fair is made by hand. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
deli n  /ˈdeli/ I bought some lovely meat from the deli . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
DIY store n  /ˌdiː aɪ ˈwaɪ stɔː(r)/ I got all the tools I need from the DIY store. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
dry cleaner’s n   /ˌdraɪ ˈkliːnə(r)z/ I got my suit cleaned at the dry cleaner’s . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
estate agent’s n  /ɪsˈteɪt ˌeɪdʒənts/ I bought my house through the estate agent’s on the high street. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
fishmonger’s n   /ˈfɪʃmʌŋɡə(r)z/ They have fresh fish every day in the fishmonger’s . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
florist’s n   /ˈflɒrɪsts/ These flowers were from the florist’s in town. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
garden centre n /ˈɡɑːdn ˈsentə/ Let's go to the garden centre . I want to buy some more plants for the garden. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
greengrocer’s n   /ˈɡriːnɡrəʊsə(r)z/ There are some lovely seasonal fruit and vegetables in the greengrocer’s . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
hairdresser’s n   /ˈheədresə(r)z/ At which hairdresser’s did you get your hair cut? File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
jeweller’s n   /ˈdʒuːələ(r)z/ I bought this watch from the jeweller’s . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
launderette n   /lɔːnˈdret/ I need to take this duvet to the launderette to wash it. It’s too big to wash at home. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
look for phr v /lʊk fɔː(r)/ These directions say to look for the old town hall, because the bus stop we need is over the road from there. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
look round phr v   /lʊk raʊnd/ Do you need any help? ~ No, thanks, I just want to look round . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
market stall n  /ˈmɑːkɪt stɔːl/ This is my favourite market stall in Camden market. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
newsagent’s n  /ˈnjuːzeɪdʒənts/ The newsagent’s sells newspapers, magazines, and sweets. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
off-licence n   /ˈɒf laɪsns/ This wine was from the local off-licence . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
outlet n /ˈaʊtlet/ You can get some great bargains from outlets . File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
pound shop n /paʊnd ʃɒp/ It's a pound shop . Everything costs just £1! File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
sell out phr v /sel aʊt/ You need to buy your ticket quickly before they all sell out ! File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
stationer’s n   /ˈsteɪʃənə(r)z/ The stationer’s will have lots of different coloured paper. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
travel agent’s n   /ˈtrævl ˌeɪdʒənts/ I never go to the travel agent’s . I always book my holidays online. File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
try on phr v  /ˈtraɪ ɒn/ Is there somewhere I can try on this dress? File 2  Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
get revenge on phr v /ɡet rɪˈvendʒ ɒn/ Do you ever get revenge on expensive hotels by taking their soap and shower gel? File 2  More words and phrases in File 2
go out of the window idiom /ɡəʊ aʊt ɒv ðə ˈwɪndəʊ/ I tried not to drink coffee, but that went out of the window when I started studying. File 2  More words and phrases in File 2
have the urge to /hæv ðə ɜːdʒ tuː/ I really have the urge to try waterskiing…Maybe I can do it on holiday. File 2  More words and phrases in File 2
magnetic pull n /mæɡˈnetɪk pʊl/ I tried to walk past the shop, but it had a magnetic pull on me. I had to go inside. File 2  More words and phrases in File 2
whatever the reason /wɒtˈevə ðə ˈriːzn/ You're early! ~ Yes, I think the traffic was light. Or perhaps we took a better route. Whatever the reason , it didn't take long to drive here. File 2  More words and phrases in File 2
behind prep /bɪˈhaɪnd/ The shop is behind the museum. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
close-up n /ˈkləʊs ʌp/ I want to take a close-up of this flower. It's beautiful! File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
edit v /ˈedɪt/ I'll edit the photos later to change some of the colours. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
flash n   /flæʃ/ You use the flash when you want to take a photo somewhere dark, e.g. indoors or at night. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
in the background  /ɪn ðə ˈbækɡraʊnd/ You can see their house in the background of the photo. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
in the bottom right-hand corner  /ɪn ðə ˈbɒtəm raɪt hænd ˈkɔːnə(r)/ That’s my sister in the bottom right-hand corner . File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
in the centre  /ɪn ðə ˈsentə(r)/ My parents are standing in the centre . File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
in the distance  /ɪn ðə ˈdɪstəns/ You can see the church in the distance . File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
in the foreground  /ɪn ðə ˈfɔːɡraʊnd/ All of the small children are in the foreground . File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
in the top left-hand corner  /ɪn ðə tɒp left hænd ˈkɔːnə(r)/ That’s our house in the top left-hand corner . File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
landscape n /ˈlændskeɪp/ We stood on the mountain and took photos of the landscape . File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
lens n   /lenz/ With good cameras you can use different lenses , e.g. a wide-angle lens. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
on top of prep  /ɒn tɒp ɒv/ Our cat is lying on top of the table. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
opposite prep /ˈɒpəzɪt/ My mum is sitting opposite Colin. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
out of focus adj  /aʊt ɒv ˈfəʊkəs/ A photo can be out of focus if you move when you are taking it. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
overexposed adj /ˌəʊvərɪkˈspəʊzd/ It was too light so the photo was overexposed . File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
portrait setting n  /ˈpɔːtrət ˈsetɪŋ/ Many cameras have a portrait setting to use when you want to take a photo of a person. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
settings pl n /ˈsetɪŋz/ Did you use the automatic settings ? Sometimes you need to change them. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
zoom in phr v  /zuːm ɪn/ You zoom in when you are far away from something and you want to take a close-up of it. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Photography
baby n   /ˈbeɪbi/ She’s married and has a six-month-old baby called Mario. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life
child n /tʃaɪld/ I was an only child so I didn’t have as much opportunity to be as naughty as other kids. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life
elderly adj /ˈeldəli/ This road is very busy. It's dangerous for elderly people trying to cross it. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life
in his / her early twenties (=20–23)  /ɪn hɪz / hɜː(r) ˈɜːli ˈtwentiz/ My son left home in his early twenties . File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life
in his / her late forties (=47–49)  /ɪn hɪz / hɜː(r) leɪt ˈfɔːtiz/ She finished work in her late forties . File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life
in his / her mid-thirties (= 34–36)  /ɪn hɪz / hɜː(r) mɪd ˈθɜːtiz/ She had children in her mid-thirties . File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life
middle-aged adj /ˌmɪdl ˈeɪdʒd/ I hate being middle-aged . I want to be young again. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life
pre-teen adj  /ˌpriː ˈtiːn/ I have a pre-teen class: the students are all aged 11 or 12. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life
retired adj /rɪˈtaɪəd/ My parents are retired . They enjoy having more free time now! File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life
teenager n   /ˈtiːneɪdʒə(r)/ Were you a rebellious teenager ? File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life
toddler n  /ˈtɒdlə(r)/ Our toddler has started nursery. File 3  Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life
air conditioning n /eə(r) kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/ I must have air conditioning in my car. It's so hot! File 3  Practical English - Describing cars
automatic n /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ My car is an automatic . It's easier to drive for long distances. File 3  Practical English - Describing cars
compact adj /ˈkɒmpækt/ This is a compact car. It's a bit bigger than economy cars. File 3  Practical English - Describing cars
convertible n /kənˈvɜːtəbl/ I love driving my convertible and feeling the sun and the wind. File 3  Practical English - Describing cars
economy adj /ɪˈkɒnəmi/ I'd like to rent a small car. Can I see your economy cars? File 3  Practical English - Describing cars
family adj /ˈfæməli/ I need to buy a family car now that we have two children. File 3  Practical English - Describing cars
luxury adj /ˈlʌkʃəri/ Do you like luxury cars? I know you have a sports car. File 3  Practical English - Describing cars
manual n /ˈmænjuəl/ My car is a manual . I have to change gears myself. File 3  Practical English - Describing cars
people carrier n /ˈpiːpl ˈkæriə/ There are six of us. Let's rent a people carrier . File 3  Practical English - Describing cars
satnav n /ˈsætnæv/ I use the satnav or my phone to get directions when I am driving. File 3  Practical English - Describing cars
at least /æt liːst/ It's a long day, but at least we can rest after dinner. File 3  Social English
Hang on… /hæŋ ɒn/ Hang on… I thought I heard something. Did you hear anything? File 3  Social English
I'm afraid I can't take your call at the moment. /aɪm əˈfreɪd aɪ kɑːnt teɪk jɔː kɔːl æt ðə ˈməʊmənt/ Hi! I'm afraid I can't take your call at the moment. Please leave a message. File 3  Social English
I'm pretty tired. /aɪm ˈprɪti ˈtaɪəd/ I had a nine-hour flight so I'm pretty tired. File 3  Social English
Please leave your message after the tone. /pliːz liːv jɔː ˈmesɪdʒ ˈɑːftə ðə təʊn/ Please leave your message after the tone. I'll get back to you soon! File 3  Social English
See you later. /siː juː ˈleɪtə/ See you later! I'll be back in about two hours. File 3  Social English
What's up? /wɒts ʌp/ Hi Mark. What's up? You look worried. File 3  Social English
back up phr v /bæk ʌp/ You should back up your computer. You'll lose all your pictures if it has a problem. File 3  More words and phrases in File 3
cancel v /ˈkænsl/ Do you want to cancel your contract with us? We're sorry you're going. File 3  More words and phrases in File 3
go offline phr v /ɡəʊ ˌɒfˈlaɪn/ I tried to contact him, but he went offline . I'll Skype him again tomorrow. File 3  More words and phrases in File 3
store v /stɔː/ I need to store all my pictures somewhere. File 3  More words and phrases in File 3
upload v /ˌʌpˈləʊd/ I'm going to upload my holiday pictures. You'll be able to see them soon. File 3  More words and phrases in File 3
bin n   /bɪn/ Can you empty the bin ? It’s full of rubbish. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
bin bag n   /bɪn bæɡ/ We need a new bin bag in the bin. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
bottle n  /ˈbɒtl/ I drink a bottle of water with dinner. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
can (North American English) n  /kæn/ Can I have a can of cola? File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
cap n /kæp/ Where's the cap for this water bottle? File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
cardboard box n  /ˈkɑːdbɔːd bɒks/ The cereal is in that cardboard box . File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
carton n  /ˈkɑːtn/ I had a small carton of juice. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
food waste n /fuːd weɪst/ Look at all that uneaten food! Food waste is a big problem. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
give away phr v  /ˈɡɪv əweɪ/ I’m moving house in a few weeks, and I’ve decided to give away a lot of books and clothes to a charity shop. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
go to waste /ɡəʊ tu weɪst/ Finish your dinner. Don't let that food go to waste . File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
jar n  /dʒɑː(r)/ Can you open this jar of jam for me, please? File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
landfill site n   /ˈlændfɪl saɪt/ Too much rubbish is buried in the ground in landfill sites . File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
lid n   /lɪd/ The lid won’t open. Can you help? File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
packet n   /ˈpækɪt/ Would you like a packet of crisps? File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
plastic bag n  /ˈplæstɪk bæɡ/ I take my own bag so I don’t have to use a plastic bag . File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
polystyrene tray n   /ˌpɒliˈstaɪriːn treɪ/ The chips came in a polystyrene tray . File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
pot n /pɒt/ I got three big pots of yogurt. That should be enough. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
pouch n /paʊtʃ/ Do you want this juice pouch ? File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
reapply v  /ˌriːəˈplaɪ/ You should reapply sunscreen every hour if you have fair skin. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
recycle v   /ˌriːˈsaɪkl/ There’s a bottle bank at the local supermarket where you can recycle all your glass bottles and jars. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
refuse collector n /ˈrefjuːs kəˈlektə(r)/ The refuse collector collects the bins every week. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
reheat v /ˌriːˈhiːt/ I often reheat food in the microwave. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
replay v  /ˌriːˈpleɪ/ They will have to replay the match next Saturday. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
rethink v   /ˌriːˈθɪŋk/ If you’re not sure about the project, you should rethink the whole thing. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
reuse v   /ˌriːˈjuːz/ Many supermarkets now charge extra for plastic bags. They prefer customers to have shopping bags which they can reuse . File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
rubbish n   /ˈrʌbɪʃ/ Can you empty the bin? It’s full of rubbish . File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
sell-by date n   /ˈsel baɪ deɪt/ How old are they? What’s the sell-by date ? File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
supply n /səˈplaɪ/ Do you know where your city's fresh water supply comes from? File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
supply chain n /səˈplaɪ tʃeɪn/ Supermarkets control big supply chains of food. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
surplus adj /ˈsɜːpləs/ Surplus food will be thrown away at the end of the evening. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
take (something) away phr v    /ˈteɪk əweɪ/ In many countries there are special containers for used glass and cardboard. People then come and take them away to be recycled. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
take out phr v    /ˈteɪk aʊt/ Please could you take out the rubbish? I did it yesterday. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
throw (something) away phr v    /ˈθrəʊ əweɪ/ If that pen doesn’t work, just throw it away . I hate having pens around that don’t work. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
tin n   /tɪn/ I need a tin of tomatoes for the sauce. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
tub n   /tʌb/ There’s a tub of ice cream in the freezer. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
waste n   /weɪst/ We recycle over 50% of our waste . File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
waste-paper basket n   /ˌweɪst ˈpeɪpə bɑːskɪt/ I have a small waste-paper basket in my office. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
wrapper n  /ˈræpə(r)/ Don’t throw your chocolate wrapper on the floor. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
campus n   /ˈkæmpəs/ The main university campus is located around Gower Street. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
dissertation n   /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃn/ At the end of the course I need to write a 20,000 word dissertation . File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
faculty n   /ˈfæklti/ I'm a member of the Faculty of Business. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
halls of residence pl n  /ˌhɔːlz əv ˈrezɪdəns/ Many students, particularly first year undergraduates and overseas students, live in halls of residence . File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
lecture n /ˈlektʃə(r)/ Don't forget about our 9am lecture tomorrow! File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
postgraduate n /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/ I'm a postgraduate because I'm studying for my PhD. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
professor n /prəˈfesə(r)/ I have a meeting with my professor at 10am, but shall we go for coffee after? File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
seminar n /ˈsemɪnɑː(r)/ Students have the chance to discuss topics and ask questions in the seminar . File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
thesis n  /ˈθiːsɪs/ During a PhD, students have to write a doctoral thesis . File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
tutor n  /ˈtjuːtə(r)/ My course tutor usually runs seminars on a Wednesday. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
undergraduate n /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/ My friend is an undergraduate . He is studying for a history and politics degree. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
webinar n /ˈwebɪnɑː/ We watched the webinar rather than going to the seminar. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
assist v /əˈsɪst/ I'll assist you in applying for jobs. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
attend v /əˈtend/ Students must attend their seminars. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
apprenticeship n /əˈprentɪʃɪp/ I did an apprenticeship as a young engineer. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
CV n /ˌsiː ˈviː/ It took me hours to write a CV , but now I can use it for lots of jobs. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
degree n /dɪˈɡriː/ Did you go to university? ~ Yes, I have a degree in literature. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
experience n  /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ I have five years of experience as a lawyer. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
graduate n /ˈɡrædʒuət/ We're looking for a graduate to fill this role. ~ I have a degree in mathematics. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
head teacher n /ˈpjuːpl/ The head teacher gave a talk to all the pupils who were leaving school. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
intern n /ɪnˈtɜːn/ In the summer I’m going to work as an intern . File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
internship n /ɪnˈtɜːnʃɪp/ I did an internship with a media company. I got lots of experience. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
interview n   /ˈɪntəvjuː/ I have to attend an interview for a new job on Monday. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
job offer n  /dʒɒb ˈɒfə(r)/ You might have to attend several interviews before you get a job offer . File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
permit n /ˈpɜːmɪt/ Do you need to apply for a work permit ? File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
pupil n /hed ˈtiːtʃə/ I was the last pupil to leave the classroom at the end of the day. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
qualifications pl n   /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃnz/ What qualifications do you have that make you right for the job? File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
reference n /refrəns/ My tutor promised to give me a reference when I apply for jobs. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
skills pl n  /skɪlz/ I have the skills to be a mechanic but there is no work. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
vacancy n /ˈveɪkənsi/ I’ve seen a job vacancy in your department. File 4  Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
advert n /ˈædvɜːt/ I keep seeing that advert everywhere. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
be on phr v  /bi ɒn/ What time will the movie be on ? ~ At 9 p.m. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
box set n /bɒks set/ I got the box set of the last Game of Thrones season for my birthday. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
cartoon (also animation) n  /kɑːˈtuːnz/ (/ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/) My childen love watching Disney cartoons . File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
chat show n  /ˈtʃæt ʃəʊ/ She only went on the chat show to sell things. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
cookery programme n   /ˈkʊkəri ˈprəʊɡræm/ The cookery programme often focused on the food of a particular country. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
crime drama n  /kraɪm ˈdrɑːmə/ I'm watching a great crime drama . I like to work out who committed the crime. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
documentary n /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/ Do you want to watch that nature documentary tonight? It's about tigers. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
episode n /ˈepɪsəʊd/ Do you want to watch an episode tonight? We can watch the rest at the weekend. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
live sport n /laɪv spɔːt/ Often you can only watch live sport on TV if you pay for it. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
period drama n   /ˈpɪəriəd ˈdrɑːmə/ What's your favourite period drama ? ~ I think mine is Downton Abbey. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
quiz show n   /kwɪz ʃəʊ/ I found the quiz show quite challenging. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
reality show n   /riˈæləti ʃəʊ/ Have you ever seen a reality show like Big Brother? They seem to be less popular now. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
season n /ˈsiːzn/ It was a really popular show. It lasted for seven seasons . File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
series n /ˈsɪəriːz/ There's a new series of my favourite drama on TV at the moment. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
sitcom n /ˈsɪtkɒm/ I love a good sitcom . They always make me laugh. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
soap n /səʊp/ Eastenders is by far the worst soap . Which one do you prefer? File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
streaming services pl n /ˈstriːmɪŋ ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/ You can only get it through streaming services such as Netflix. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
the news n   /ðə njuːz/ I think the news is worse now it's on 24 hours a day. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
turn down phr v   /tɜːn daʊn/ Can you turn down the volume? It’s so loud. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
turn off phr v  /ˈtɜːn ɒf/ Turn off t he TV before you come to bed. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
turn on phr v  /ˈtɜːn ɒn/ My daughter turns on the TV as soon as she gets up. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
turn over phr v  /tɜːn əʊvə(r)/ Can you turn over to the football? File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
turn up phr v /ˈtɜːn ʌp/ Can you turn up the sound? I can’t hear it. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
weather forecast n  /ˈweðə fɔːkɑːst/ The weather forecast constantly changes and is never very accurate. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - Television
barn n   /bɑːn/ The weather was so bad we put all the animals in the barn . File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
branch n /brɑːntʃ/ There's a beautiful bird on that tree branch up there. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
bush n  /bʊʃ/ Look at that bird sitting on top of the bush . File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
cliff n   /klɪf/ I love to walk along the cliff near the sea. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
cockerel n  /kɒk(ə)r(ə)l/ The cockerel is so loud he wakes everyone up in the morning. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
cow n  /kaʊ/ I love the fresh milk we get from our cow . File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
donkey n /ˈdɒŋki/ We carried the vegetables to the market on the donkey . File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
farmhouse n  /ˈfɑːmhaʊs/ Our farmhouse is miles from the town. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
fence n  /fens/ I have a new fence between my neighbour’s garden and mine. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
field n  /fiːld/ I love looking over the field at the end of my garden. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
gate n  /ɡeɪt/ There is a gate to the back garden at the side of my house. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
grass n   /ɡrɑːs/ It’s been so hot that the grass is no longer green, it’s brown. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
grow v  /ɡrəʊ/ We grow c arrots, cabbages, and peas on our farm. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
harvest v   /ˈhɑːvɪst/ As a child, I always wanted to help harvest the crops on my parents’ farm. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
hedge n   /hedʒ/ Look over that hedge at the end of the field. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
hen n /hen/ This is a hen . It is a female chicken. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
hill n  /hɪl/ It’s not really a mountain. It’s smaller – more like a hill . File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
lake n /leɪk/ This region is famous for its big lakes . File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
lamb n /læm/ A baby sheep is called a lamb . File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
leaf (pl leaves) n  /liːf/ (/liːvz/) In the autumn, the leaves change to some amazing colours. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
mud n  /mʌd/ The football pitch is more like mud than grass. I blame the rain. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
path n  /pɑːθ/ Walk along the path for five minutes and then turn right. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
plant v   /plɑːnt/ We plant courgettes in May and pick them from July to September. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
pick v   /pɪk/ We plant courgettes in May and pick them from July to September. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
rock n /rɒk/ I jumped onto the rock to cross the stream. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
sheep n   /ʃiːp/ The sheep was herded by the shepherd. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
stick n /stɪk/ He poked the fire with a stick to make sure it was still burning. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
stone n /stəʊn/ If you throw this stone into the sea, it will make a big splash. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
stream n   /striːm/ There’s a little stream , but it’s too small to fish in. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
the country n /ðə ˈkʌntri/ I used to live in the city. Now I live in the country . File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
the countryside n /ðə ˈkʌntrisaɪd/ The countryside around here is so beautiful! File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
tractor n /ˈtræktə/ I can plow the fields much faster with a tractor than with a horse. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
valley n  /ˈvæli/ The river goes down the mountain and runs along the valley at the bottom. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
well n /wel/ Some of the farmhouses still get their water from a well outside the house. File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
wood n  /wʊd/ It’s not really a forest. I’d call it a small wood . File 5  Vocabulary Banks - The country
I have no idea. /aɪ hæv nəʊ aɪˈdɪə/ What does it mean? ~ I have no idea, sorry. File 5  Social English
I'm all right. /aɪm ɔːl raɪt/ Are you ok? ~ Yes, I'm all right. Don't worry. File 5  Social English
It's a message. /ɪts ə ˈmesɪdʒ/ It's a message from my mother. File 5  Social English
Let me stay. /ˈlet miː steɪ/ Thanks for letting me stay. Hotels are so expensive. File 5  Social English
Listen carefully. /ˈlɪsn ˈkeəfəli/ Listen carefully. I need you to pay attention. File 5  Social English
What does it mean? /wɒt dʌz ɪt miːn/ I don't understand this. What does it mean? File 5  Social English
binge watch phr v /bɪndʒ wɒtʃ/ I missed the first series so I binge watched it over a weekend. File 5  More words and phrases in File 5
catch-up n /kætʃ ʌp/ I missed the live programme, but I'll watch it on catch-up . File 5  More words and phrases in File 5
channel n /ˈtʃænl/ This show is boring. What's on the other channel ? File 5  More words and phrases in File 5
contestant n /kənˈtestənt/ Did you see the quiz show last night? The winning contestant was brilliant! File 5  More words and phrases in File 5
device n /dɪˈvaɪs/ Do you watch it on TV or on another device ? File 5  More words and phrases in File 5
stream v /striːm/ What do you use to stream your favourite show? File 5  More words and phrases in File 5
two-screen v /tuː skriːn/ Do you ever two-screen and watch your TV and your phone together? File 5  More words and phrases in File 5
ask for the bill  /ɑːsk fɔː(r) ðə bɪl/ Did you ask for the bill ? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
book a table  /bʊk ə ˈteɪbl/ What time shall I book a table for? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
bowl n /bəʊl/ I’d like a bowl of cereal for breakfast, please. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
candle n /ˈkændl/ Can you please light the candle on the table? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
carry a tray  /ˈkæri ə treɪ/ It will be easier if you carry a tray with the food on it. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
clear the table  /klɪə(r) ðə ˈteɪbl/ I’ll load the dishwasher if you clear the table . File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
corkscrew n   /ˈkɔːkskruː/ Where’s the corkscrew to open this wine? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
course n /kɔːs/ Are you ready for your main course ? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
cup n   /kʌp/ Can I have a cup of tea? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
dish n /dɪʃ/ Would you like to try this dish ? The restaurant is famous for it. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
fork n   /fɔːk/ I can’t use chopsticks, sorry. Have you got a fork ? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
glass n   /ɡlɑːs/ Can I have a glass of water? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
jug n  /dʒʌɡ/ A jug of tap water, please. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
knife n   /naɪf/ This knife isn’t sharp enough to cut the meat. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
lay the table  /leɪ ðə ˈteɪbl/ Can you lay the table ? We’re eating in ten minutes. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
leave a tip  /liːv ə tɪp/ The service wasn’t very good. Shall we leave a tip ? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
meal n /miːl/ Let's go out for a meal tonight. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
mug n  /mʌɡ/ Would you like a mug or a cup? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
napkin (also serviette) n  /ˈnæpkɪn/ (/ˌsɜːviˈet/) Wipe your hands on the napkin . File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
oil and vinegar  /ɔɪl ænd ˈvɪnɪɡə(r)/ I love oil and vinegar on my salad. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
order food  /ˈɔːdə(r) fuːd/ How long ago did we order our food ? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
plate n   /pleɪt/ Pass me your plate . File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
pour the wine  /pɔː(r) ðə waɪn/ Shall I pour the wine or leave people to help themselves? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
recommend a dish  /ˌrekəˈmend ə dɪʃ/ Could you recommend a dish ? I’m not sure what to have. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
salt and pepper  /sɒlt ænd ˈpepə(r)/ Have you seasoned it with salt and pepper ? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
saucer n   /ˈsɔːsə(r)/ Can you put the cup on the saucer ? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
send (something) back phr v /send ˈsʌmθɪŋ bæk/ I’m going to send this fish back . It smells funny. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
serve customers  /sɜːv ˈkʌstəməz/ It’s a waiter’s job to serve customers and take their orders for food and drinks. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
serving dish n  /ˈsɜːvɪŋ dɪʃ/ I’ll put the vegetables in a serving dish for people to help themselves. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
spoon n  /spuːn/ Can I have a spoon for my soup? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
tablecloth n   /ˈteɪblklɒθ/ They’ll have to wash the tablecloth. It’s covered in food. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
take an order  /teɪk æn ˈɔːdə/ Are you ready to take our order ? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
teapot n  /ˈtiːpɒt/ Is there any tea left in the teapot ? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
teaspoon n   /ˈtiːspuːn/ Did you stir it with the teaspoon ? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
tray n  /treɪ/ I’ll put your breakfast on a tray so that you can eat it in bed. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
try the wine  /traɪ ðə waɪn/ Would you like to try the wine ? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
wine glass n   /ˈwaɪnɡlɑːs/ It’s a 250 ml wine glass , so don’t drink it too quickly. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
box of matches n /bɒks əv mætʃɪz/ Where is the box of matches ? I want to light the candles. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
brick n   /brɪk/ How many bricks do we need for this wall? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
bucket n   /ˈbʌkɪt/ I need a bucket to wash the windows. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
change v /tʃeɪndʒ/ I need to change the light bulb. It just went out. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
drawing pin n /ˈdrɔːɪŋ pɪn/ Pass me the drawing pins . I'm going to put this poster on the notice board. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
drill n   /drɪl/ I need a drill to hang this picture. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
drill v /drɪl/ I need to drill a hole in the wall to hang a picture. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
hammer n  /ˈhæmə(r)/ Don’t hurt your fingers with the hammer . File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
fix v   /fiks/ Can you help me fix my computer? It's not working. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
fuse n /fjuːz/ Do you have a spare fuse in the drawer? I need to mend the one in this plug. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
glue n   /ɡluː/ I need some glue to stick this together. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
handle n  /ˈhændl/ The handle on the drawer is broken. I can’t open it. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
ladder n   /ˈlædə(r)/ I can’t go up the ladder . I hate heights. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
light bulb n   /ˈlaɪt bʌlb/ I can’t see anything. The light bulb has stopped working. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
mend v /mend/ I'm going to mend the broken shelf today. Do you want to help me? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
nail n /neɪl/ How many nails are holding this together? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
needle and thread n   /ˈniːdl ænd θred/ Have you got a needle and thread to sew my shirt button back on? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
padlock n /ˈpædlɒk/ We need to secure the shed with a padlock . File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
paintbrush n   /ˈpeɪntbrʌʃ/ I bought this paintbrush to decorate with. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
penknife n   /ˈpennaɪf/ I always take a penknife camping. It’s really useful. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
piece of wood n /piːs əv wʊd/ We need to put another piece of wood on the fire. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
put up phr v /pʊt ʌp/ I need to drill a hole in the wall to put up shelves. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
repair v /rɪˈpeə/ I can't repair my bike myself. I have to take it to a shop in the city. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
rope n   /rəʊp/ I need a rope to tie it together. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
screw n   /skruː/ I put the screw in using a manual screwdriver. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
screwdriver n  /ˈskruːdraɪvə(r)/ I put the screws in using a manual screwdriver . File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
Sellotape n   /ˈseləteɪp/ I wrapped the present using paper and Sellotape . File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
set up phr v   /set ʌp/ I need to set up a new Wi-Fi system at home. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
sew v /səʊ/ Can you show me how to sew a button on a shirt? I’ve never done it! File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
spanner n /ˈspænə/ I need the spanner to change the wheel on your bike. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
stick v /stɪk/ I broke Mum’s favourite vase. I'm going to stick it together carefully with glue. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
string n   /strɪŋ/ I need some string to support this plant. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
take apart phr v /teɪk əˈpɑːt/ Can you help me take apart this old bookshelf? I can burn the wood. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
tap n   /tæp/ Can you turn on the tap to fill the bucket? File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
tape measure n /teɪp ˈmeʒə/ I measured the bookshelf carefully with the tape measure . It's 80 cm wide. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
torch n   /tɔːtʃ/ Can you pass me the torch ? It’s too dark to see. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
tie v /taɪ/ I’d better tie two pieces of string together to make one long piece. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
tile n   /taɪl/ I’ve put new tiles around the shower. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
wire n  /ˈwaɪə(r)/ This wire should be strong enough to hold the picture. File 6  Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
absorb v /əbˈsɔːb/ Put some newspaper down to absorb all the water. File 6  More words and phrases in File 6
apply v /əˈplaɪ/ Apply the mixture to your hair and your hair will become soft and shiny. File 6  More words and phrases in File 6
crumple v /ˈkrʌmpl/ I crumpled the paper and dropped it into the bin. File 6  More words and phrases in File 6
keep away phr v /kiːp əˈweɪ/ This scent helps to keep away the flies. File 6  More words and phrases in File 6
overcooked adj /ˈəʊvə kʊkt/ I can't eat this meat. It's completely overcooked . File 6  More words and phrases in File 6
overworked adj /ˈəʊvə wɜːkt/ Are you ok? ~ No, I'm really busy. I'm overworked . File 6  More words and phrases in File 6
place v /pleɪs/ Take the lemon peel and place it on the windowsills of your house. File 6  More words and phrases in File 6
restore v /rɪˈstɔː/ How can I restore the softness of my towels? File 6  More words and phrases in File 6
rinse v /rɪns/ Rinse off the mixture with warm water. File 6  More words and phrases in File 6
rub v /rʌb/ Rub the sunscreen into your skin. File 6  More words and phrases in File 6
seal v /siːl/ Seal the container so no air can get in. File 6  More words and phrases in File 6
stuff v /stʌf/ I stuffed some clothes into a bag. File 6  More words and phrases in File 6
undercooked adj /ˈʌndə kʊkt/ Please take this fish back and cook it for longer. It's undercooked . File 6  More words and phrases in File 6
understaffed adj /ˈʌndə stɑːft/ We had to wait for ages to get our food. The café was understaffed . File 6  More words and phrases in File 6
be away phr v  /bi əˈweɪ/ The boss will be away until the end of next week. He’s at a conference in Mexico. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
be back phr v  /bi bæk/ I’m just going to the shops. I’ll be back in ten minutes. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
call back phr v  /kɔːl bæk/ He’s out, I’m afraid. Could you call back in about half an hour? File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
get (something) back phr v  /ɡet bæk/ I’m sorry, but I’m confiscating your phone. You’ll get it back at the end of term. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
give away phr v  /ɡɪv ə’weɪ/ If you don’t want those clothes, give them away . I’m sure the charity shop would like them. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
give (something) back phr v  /ɡɪv bæk/ That’s my book. Give it back . File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
live off phr v /lɪv ɒf/ I'm still a student and I live off my parents. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
live on phr v /lɪv ɒn/ How much money do you need to live on ? File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
pay (someone) back phr v /peɪ bæk/ I can only lend you the money if you promise to pay me back next month. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
pay off phr v /peɪ ɒf/ When I get a good job, I can pay off my student loan. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
put (something) away phr v  /pʊt əˈweɪ/ Please put your toys away . They’re all over the floor. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
run away phr v  /rʌn ə’weɪ/ Don’t run away ! I won’t hurt you. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take after phr v /teɪk ˈɑːftə/ I take after my father. We're both tall and like sports. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take apart phr v /teɪk əˈpɑːt/ You'll have to take apart the engine to find the problem. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take away phr v   /teɪk əˈweɪ/ If you take some paracetamol, it’ll take away the pain! File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take off phr v /teɪk ɒf/ What time does our flight take off ? ~ At 10.45 a.m. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take off phr v /teɪk ɒf/ Please take off your shoes before you come into the house. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take on phr v  /teɪk ɒn/ They’re going to take on ten new interns at Radio London. Why don’t we apply? File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take (someone) out phr v  /ˈteɪk aʊt/ Sorry, I can’t come tonight. I said I would take my girlfriend out for dinner. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take over phr v /teɪk ˈəʊvə/ Another business is going to take over our company next year. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take up phr v /teɪk ʌp/ I've taken up playing basketball. I love it now. File 7  Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
enter v /ˈentə/ Please enter your PIN. File 7  Cash machines
insert v /ɪnˈsɜːt/ Please insert your debit or credit card. File 7  Cash machines
remove v /rɪˈmuːv/ Please remove your card from the machine. File 7  Cash machines
select v /sɪˈlekt/ Select the amount you would like to withdraw. File 7  Cash machines
withdraw v /wɪðˈdrɔː/ I can’t withdraw cash. I haven’t got any money left. File 7  Cash machines
arena n /əˈriːnə/ We're going to the arena to watch the ice hockey match. File 7  Live entertainment
audience n /ˈɔːdiəns/ The musicians were great and the audience loved them. File 7  Live entertainment
box office n   /ˈbɒks ɒfɪs/ Did you get the tickets from the box office ? File 7  Live entertainment
crowd n /kraʊd/ Were there a lot of people there? ~ Yes, there was a big crowd . File 7  Live entertainment
curtain n   /ˈkɜːtn/ What time does the curtain go up in the theatre? File 7  Live entertainment
extra time n /ˈekstrə taɪm/ They scored two goals in extra time ! File 7  Live entertainment
fan n /fæn/ I'm a big football fan . I always support my team. File 7  Live entertainment
final whistle n /ˈfaɪnl ˈwɪsl/ The ball went into the net after the final whistle so it wasn't a goal. File 7  Live entertainment
half time n   /ˌhɑːf ˈtaɪm/ Let’s get a drink at half time . File 7  Live entertainment
interval n   /ˈɪntəvl/ The interval is only 20 minutes long. File 7  Live entertainment
matinee n   /ˈmætɪneɪ/ The matinee in the afternoon is much cheaper. File 7  Live entertainment
opponent n /əˈpəʊnənt/ My opponent in the tennis match was very good. File 7  Live entertainment
performance n /pəˈfɔːməns/ Our team's performance has been very bad in the last few matches. They lost them all. File 7  Live entertainment
plot n /plɒt/ What was the plot of the play? Was it interesting? File 7  Live entertainment
programme n   /ˈprəʊɡræm/ What does the programme say about the lead actor? File 7  Live entertainment
row n   /rəʊ/ Which row are we sitting in? File 7  Live entertainment
scene n /siːn/ There are some very funny scenes in the play. We couldn't stop laughing. File 7  Live entertainment
score n /skɔː/ What's the score ? ~ Two goals to one at the moment. File 7  Live entertainment
spectator n /spekˈteɪtə/ Do you like to play sports or do you prefer to be a spectator ? File 7  Live entertainment
stadium n /ˈsteɪdiəm/ This stadium c an hold 20,000 people. File 7  Live entertainment
stage n   /steɪdʒ/ How far away from the stage are our seats? File 7  Live entertainment
stalls (also circle) n   /stɔːlz / ˈsɜːkl/ We have seats in the stalls – they were good value. File 7  Live entertainment
ticket n /ˈtɪkɪt/ Did you get a ticket f or the show? ~ Yes, here it is. File 7  Live entertainment
dryer n /ˈdraɪə/ Take your clothes out of the washing machine and put them in the dryer . File 7  Practical English - Rules for guests
eco-friendly adj /ˈiːkəʊ ˈfrendli/ Use the eco-friendly setting on the washing machine to save energy. File 7  Practical English - Rules for guests
hot water programme n /hɒt ˈwɔːtə ˈprəʊɡræm/ You don't need to use the hot water programme . You can wash this at 30 degrees. File 7  Practical English - Rules for guests
meat product n /miːt ˈprɒdʌkt/ Can you move the chicken to the big fridge? Let's keep this one free of meat products . File 7  Practical English - Rules for guests
no-smoking adj /nəʊ ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ This is a no-smoking café. You have to go outside to smoke. File 7  Practical English - Rules for guests
password n /ˈpɑːswɜːd/ What's the password for your Wi-Fi? File 7  Practical English - Rules for guests
washing line n /wɒʃɪŋ laɪn/ It's a hot day. You can put your clothes on the washing line outside to dry. File 7  Practical English - Rules for guests
Any news? /ˈeni njuːz/ You're waiting to hear about your university applications, aren't you? Any news? File 7  Social English
Did you get that? /dɪd juː ɡet ðæt/ The postcode is OX2 6DP… did you get that? ~ Yes, I've written it down. File 7  Social English
I hope so. /aɪ həʊp səʊ/ Do you think you'll pass your driving test? ~ I hope so. I've practised a lot. File 7  Social English
keep trying /kiːp ˈtraɪɪŋ/ Did that work? ~ No, not yet. I'll keep trying . File 7  Social English
such det /sʌtʃ/ This is such an interesting book. I can't stop reading it! File 7  Social English
That…business /ðæt … ˈbɪznəs/ What did Mum mean about that "tennis match" business ? ~ I'll tell you later. File 7  Social English
bleach v /bliːtʃ/ Did you bleach your hair? It's really pale now. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
blow-dry n   /ˈbləʊ draɪ/ What did you have done at the hairdressers? ~ Just a cut and a blow-dry . File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
bunches n /bʌntʃɪz/ My daughter likes her hair in bunches . File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
buzz cut n /bʌz kʌt/ I always have a buzz cut . It’s nice and cool in the summer. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
curled adj /kɜːld/ I don’t like my hair straight. I always have it curled . File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
do aerobics  /du eəˈrəʊbɪks/ We do aerobics to music. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
do press ups  /du pres ʌps/ Yes, I do press ups every morning – about a hundred of them. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
do sit ups  /du sɪt ʌps/ I do sit ups to strengthen my stomach muscles. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
do spinning  /du ˈspɪnɪŋ/ I tried to do spinning but I’m not fit enough. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
do stretches /duː stretʃɪz/ You should do some stretches to warm up before you start exercising. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
do (lift) weights  /du (lɪft) weɪts/ I want to do weights to put on some muscle. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
do yoga / Pilates /du ˈjəʊɡə / pɪˈlɑːtiːz/       Lots of footballers do yoga to stay flexible. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
dye v   /daɪ/ I want to dye my hair blonde. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
facial n /ˈfeɪʃl/ My face feels so fresh after a facial . File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
fake tan n  /feɪk tæn/ She wears so much fake tan that she looks orange. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
fringe n   /frɪndʒ/ I think you look better without a fringe . File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
highlights (lowlights) pl n  /ˈhaɪlaɪts (ləʊlaɪts)/ I’ll have a few blonde highlights to lighten my hair, please. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
manicure n  /ˈmænɪkjʊə(r)/ I have a manicure on my nails every week. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
massage n  /ˈmæsɑːʒ/ I need a massage . My back hurts so much. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
parting n   /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/ I had a side parting when I was a child. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
pedicure n  /ˈpedɪkjʊə(r)/ I have a pedicure regularly in the summer because I wear sandals a lot. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
perm n /pɜːm/ I got a perm to put big waves in my hair. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
plait n  /plæts/ My hair looks curly when I take my plaits out. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
ponytail n  /ˈpəʊniteɪl/ He puts his long hair in a ponytail . File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
put up phr v  /pʊt ʌp/ When it’s hot I put my hair up to keep cool. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
shave n  /ʃeɪv/ You need to have a shave . Your beard is growing. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
straighten v  /ˈstreɪtn/ I don’t like my curly hair so I normally straighten it. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
treatment  n /ˈtriːtmənt/ Are you going to get a treatment at the spa today? File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
trim n  /trɪm/ Don’t cut much off. Just give it a trim . File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
use a cross trainer  /juːs ə krɒs ˈtreɪnə(r)/ I’m going to use a cross trainer to get fit for my walking holiday. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
use an exercise bike  /juːs æn ˈeksəsaɪz baɪk/ I use an exercise bike when it’s raining. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
use a rowing machine  /juːs ə ˈrəʊɪŋ məˈʃiːn/ I use a rowing machine for fitness and upper body strength. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
use a running machine   /juːs ə ˈrʌnɪŋ məˈʃiːn/ I like running outside, so I would never use a running machine . File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
use a yoga mat  /juːs ə ˈjəʊɡə mæt/ Do you use a yoga mat in the class? File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
waxing n   /wæksɪŋ/ I’m not sure about waxing . I’ve heard it’s really painful. File 8  Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
archer n /ˈɑːtʃə/ The archer fired dozens of arrows into the air. File 8  Wars and battles
arrow n /ˈærəʊ/ The arrow was as long as my arm and had white feathers at the end. File 8  Wars and battles
bow n /bəʊ/ The archer used a bow which was nearly as tall as he was. File 8  Wars and battles
helmet n /ˈhelmɪt/ Was his helmet made of metal or leather? File 8  Wars and battles
shield n /ʃiːld/ The shield was painted in the colours of the army's flag. File 8  Wars and battles
aisle n /aɪl/ The bride walked down the aisle of the abbey. File 8  Historic buildings
column n /ˈkɒləm/ A huge stone column supported the roof. File 8  Historic buildings
crypt n /krɪpt/ The crypt was under the church and very cold. File 8  Historic buildings
dome n /dəʊm/ It's an old church with a famous large dome on top. File 8  Historic buildings
gallery n /ˈɡæləri/ We stood in the gallery and watched the service beneath us. File 8  Historic buildings
nave n /neɪv/ The nave of the building was meant to remind people of a ship. File 8  Historic buildings
tomb n /tuːm/ Have you seen the tomb of the king? File 8  Historic buildings
crown v /kraʊn/ Everyone watched the Archbishop crown Elizabeth the Queen of England. File 8  More words and phrases in File 8
defeat v /dɪˈfiːt/ King William defeated King Harold in battle. File 8  More words and phrases in File 8
destroy v /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ The knights planned to destroy the castle and take over the kingdom. File 8  More words and phrases in File 8
fight v /faɪt/ Did the kings fight ? ~ Yes, they fought hard in the battle. File 8  More words and phrases in File 8
invade v /ɪnˈveɪd/ We will invade from the south and take the city! File 8  More words and phrases in File 8
kill v /kɪl/ Did they kill the king? ~ Yes, the king was killed in the battle. File 8  More words and phrases in File 8
retreat v /rɪˈtriːt/ The army lost and had to retreat quickly. File 8  More words and phrases in File 8
succeed v /səkˈsiːd/ Do you know who will succeed the Queen? File 8  More words and phrases in File 8
accuracy n /ˈækjərəsi/ Accuracy is more important than speed. File 9  Word building
accurate adj /ˈækjərət/ Can you be more accurate , please? These directions are very vague. File 9  Word building
accurately adv /ˈækjərətli/ She can remember accurately what she did on any day. File 9  Word building
confidence n /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ Do you have confidence in your skills? File 9  Word building
confident adj /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ He's very confident about this. ~ He's done it many times so he knows it well. File 9  Word building
confidently adv /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/ "Trust me; I know the right direction", she said confidently . File 9  Word building
emotion n /ɪˈməʊʃn/ Do you think people should show much emotion at work? File 9  Word building
emotional adj /ɪˈməʊʃənl/ The fans had a very emotional reaction to their team's win. File 9  Word building
emotionally adv /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/ The actors found the scene emotionally challenging to film. File 9  Word building
importance n /ɪmˈpɔːtns/ Can you tell me the importance of these dates? Do you remember what happened? File 9  Word building
important adj /ɪmˈpɔːtnt/ I'm very busy, but I'll help you if it's important . File 9  Word building
importantly adv /ɪmˈpɔːtntli/ Remember to take lots of photos, but, most importantly , enjoy yourself! File 9  Word building
memorable adj /ˈmemərəbl/ The event was really memorable . I’ll never forget it. File 9  Word building
memorably adv /ˈmemərəbli/ It was a memorably hot day in the middle of August. File 9  Word building
memory n /ˈmeməri/ Do you have a good memory for people? File 9  Word building
person n /ˈpɜːsn/ There was a person standing in the room. I didn't recognize him. File 9  Word building
personal adj /ˈpɜːsənl/ Can I read your email? ~ No, it's personal . File 9  Word building
personally adv /ˈpɜːsənəli/ Personally , I didn't enjoy it, but a lot of people did. File 9  Word building
best man n  /ˌbest ˈmæn/ My brother was the best man at our wedding. File 9  Weddings
bride n   /braɪd/ I’m always the bridesmaid and never the bride . File 9  Weddings
bridesmaid n   /ˈbraɪdzmeɪd/ I’m always the bridesmaid and never the bride. File 9  Weddings
couple n /ˈkʌpl/ Are they just friends? ~ No, they're a couple . File 9  Weddings
engaged adj /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ I got engaged at the weekend. ~ Congratulations! File 9  Weddings
(bride)groom n  /(ˈbraɪd) ɡruːm/ The groom was in trouble. He was late to the wedding. File 9  Weddings
guest n /ɡest/ There's space for one more guest on the seating plan. File 9  Weddings
invitation n /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/ Oh look – we've got a wedding invitation from Rob and Jenny. File 9  Weddings
married adj /ˈmærid/ How long have you been married? ~ Five years. File 9  Weddings
page boy n /peɪdʒ bɔɪ/ My little nephew is going to be the page boy at our wedding. File 9  Weddings
reception n /rɪˈsepʃn/ Make sure we have enough food and drink for all the guests at the reception . File 9  Weddings
fetch v /fetʃ/ Can you fetch my book from the other room, please, if you're going there? File 9  Social English
goodness knows /ˈɡʊdnəs nəʊz/ Are your parents coming to visit you next month? ~ Goodness knows . They never make plans for more than a week into the future. File 9  Social English
I can't wait /aɪ kɑːnt weɪt/ You're going on holiday next week, aren't you? ~ Yes, I can't wait to go. File 9  Social English
I must admit /aɪ mʌst ədˈmɪt/ I must admit , this hotel is better than I expected. It didn't have good reviews, but I like it. File 9  Social English
It's great to have you back. /ɪts ɡreɪt tu hæv juː bæk/ It's great to have you back. ~ Thanks! I've been away for too long. File 9  Social English
wish you were here /wɪʃ juː wɜː hɪə/ Are you enjoying your holiday? ~ Yes, I wish you were here . File 9  Social English
memorize v /ˈmeməraɪz/ Can you memorize this long list of numbers? File 9  More word and phrases in File 9
recall v /rɪˈkɔːl I can't recall exactly when this happened. File 9  More word and phrases in File 9
remind v /rɪˈmaɪnd/ Can you remind me to get some milk at the shops? File 9  More word and phrases in File 9
apartment (North American English) n  /əˈpɑːtmənt/ My apartment is on the fourth floor. File 10  British and American English  
check (North American English) n   /tʃek/ Can we have the check for the meal please? File 10  British and American English  
cell phone (North American English) n  /ˈsel fəʊn/ Can I use your cell phone to call home? File 10  British and American English  
closet (North American English) n /ˈklɒzɪt/ Put your clothes in the closet , not on the floor! File 10  British and American English  
elevator (North American English) n   /ˈelɪveɪtə(r)/ Take the elevator to the twentieth floor. File 10  British and American English  
fall (North American English) n /fɔːl/ The trees are beautiful colours here in fall . File 10  British and American English  
faucet (North American English) n   /ˈfɔːsɪt/ The faucet is broken so I can’t wash my hands. File 10  British and American English  
first floor (North American English) n /fɜːst flɔː/ It's on the first floor so you don't have to go up any stairs. File 10  British and American English  
garbage (North American English) n   /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ/ The bin is full of garbage . File 10  British and American English  
gas (North American English) n   /ɡæs/ Can you fill the car with gas ? File 10  British and American English  
high school (North American English) n   /ˈhaɪ skuːl/ After high school I want to go to college. File 10  British and American English  
movie theater (North American English) n   /ˈmuːvi ˈθɪətə(r)/ There are no good movies on at the movie theatre . File 10  British and American English  
pants (North American English) n /pænts/ How many pairs of pants are you taking? ~ Just two pairs of jeans. File 10  British and American English  
parking lot (North American English) n   /ˈpɑːkɪŋ lɒt/ If you see a parking lot , tell me. I need to park the car near here. File 10  British and American English  
purse (North American English) n /pɜːs/ What's in your purse ? ~ Water, sunscreen, my cell phone, some snacks… File 10  British and American English  
restroom (North American English) n  /ˈrestruːm/ The restroom needs to be cleaned. It smells bad. File 10  British and American English  
sidewalk (North American English) n /saɪd wɔːk/ Stay on the sidewalk . There's a lot of traffic on this road. File 10  British and American English  
sneakers (North American English) pl n  /ˈsniːkəz/ I haven’t got my sneakers so I can’t go for a run. File 10  British and American English  
stand in line (North American English) v /stænd ɪn laɪn/ We had to stand in line for the movie theater. File 10  British and American English  
stingy adj /ˈstɪndʒi/ You should give more for a tip. Don't be stingy ! File 10  British and American English  
subway (North American English) n   /ˈsʌbweɪ/ Which subway line do we need? File 10  British and American English  
truck (North American English) n /trʌk/ All the mail will go in a big truck to the main sorting centre. File 10  British and American English  
yard (North American English) n /jɑːd/ I like to sit out in my yard with my dog. File 10  British and American English  
zip code (North American English) n /zɪp kəʊd/ Let me find your details…can you tell me your zip code , please? File 10  British and American English  
cheat v /tʃiːt/ What happens to people who cheat in exams? File 10  Exams
do exams /duː ɪɡˈzæmz/ Do you have to do exams as part of your course? File 10  Exams
fail v /feɪl/ I'm not going to fail this exam. I've worked really hard. File 10  Exams
multiple-choice adj /ˈmʌltɪpl tʃɔɪs/ I like multiple-choice questions. I think they're quite easy. File 10  Exams
oral (also speaking) adj  /ˈɔːrəl (ˈspiːkɪŋ)/ I had to do an oral exam as part of my French course. File 10  Exams
pass v /pɑːs/ I'm sure you're going to pass this exam. You know the subject well. File 10  Exams
practical adj /ˈpræktɪkl/ We have to do some practical tests to show that we understand how this works. File 10  Exams
retake v /ˈriːteɪk/ Did you have to retake the exam? ~ Yes, I studied over summer. File 10  Exams
revise v /rɪˈvaɪz/ Do you want to come to the party? ~ No, I have to stay in and revise for the exam. File 10  Exams
take v /teɪk/ Can you take my exam for me? Only joking! File 10  Exams
true or false /truː ɔː fɔːls/ I'm making some true or false questions for my students. File 10  Exams
awesome adj /ˈɔːsəm/ Did you have fun? ~ Yeah, I had an awesome time! File 10  More words and phrases in File 10
compliment n /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ It was nice to get a compliment on my accent. File 10  More words and phrases in File 10
creepy adj /ˈkriːpi/ Wow – that house looks creepy . I wouldn't like to live there. File 10  More words and phrases in File 10
get (something) v /ɡet/ I get it – you think this show is great. You don't have to keep telling me! File 10  More words and phrases in File 10
nod v /nɒd/ Nod your head if you agree with me. File 10  More words and phrases in File 10
reserved adj /rɪˈzɜːvd/ I think that most people here are quite reserved. We don't talk very much to strangers. File 10  More words and phrases in File 10
turkey n /ˈtɜːki/ What did you have for dinner? ~ It was a special dinner so we had turkey . File 10  More words and phrases in File 10
weird adj /wɪəd/ I thought the decorations looked weird . I didn't like the style. File 10  More words and phrases in File 10

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