Hello and Goodbye, People, Colors and 16 More Topics · A1 English Vocabulary List

a word we say when we leave or end a phone call

"Goodbye, see you later."

"Goodbye! I hope to see you again very soon. Please take care."

a short way to say hello

"Hi, nice to meet you."

"Hi there! How are you doing on this beautiful sunny day today?"

what we say to greet someone in the morning

"Good morning, wake up, please."

"Good morning! Did you sleep well last night? I hope so."

what we say to greet or say goodbye in the afternoon

"Good afternoon, everyone."

"Good afternoon, I hope you have had a productive morning and are ready for the afternoon session."

what we say to greet or say goodbye in the evening

"Good evening, welcome to my home."

"Good evening! Welcome to our home. Please come inside and sit."

what we say before going to sleep or leaving at night

"Good night, sleep well, dear."

"Good night! Sleep well and have sweet dreams until the morning light."

what we say to show we are happy for something someone did

"Thank you for your help."

"Thank you very much for helping me with my homework yesterday afternoon."

a word to show agreement or say something is true

"Yes, I will come tomorrow."

"Yes, I would love to go to the cinema with you tonight for sure."

a word we say when we meet someone or answer the phone

"Hello, how are you?"

"Hello, it is very nice to meet you today, my dear friend."

a short way to say goodbye

"Bye, have a good day."

"Bye for now. I will talk to you later tonight. Do not forget."

a short way to say thank you

"Thanks for the nice gift."

"Thanks a lot for everything you have done for me today, really."

used when we want to politely ask for something or tell a person to do something

"Please close the door."

"Please close the door when you leave so that the cold air does not come inside and make the room chilly."

a word that means we agree or something is fine

"Is this ok?"

"I think this plan is ok, but we should consider alternatives."

used to indicate denial, refusal, or disagreement in response to a question or offer

"No, I cannot do that."

"No, I am sorry, but I cannot attend the meeting tomorrow morning."

a word we use to say we feel bad about something

"Sorry, I broke your phone."

"Sorry, I did not mean to break your favorite cup. It was an accident."

a word that we use to greet someone when they arrive

"Welcome to our lovely house."

"Welcome to our new house. Please make yourself comfortable and relax here."

a person who is a female adult

"The woman in the red dress was my old teacher."

"The woman who runs the local bakery is known for her kindness and generosity."

someone who is a child and a male

"A little boy played happily with his dog in the sunny park."

"The young boy dreamed of becoming an astronaut and exploring distant planets one day."

someone who is a child and a female

"The girl laughed as she ran through the field of flowers."

"The little girl picked up her backpack and walked to school with her friends."

a man that you love and are in a relationship with

"Her boyfriend gave her flowers for her birthday yesterday."

"A boyfriend is a male romantic partner in a committed but typically non-marital relationship"

‌a lady that you love and are in a relationship with

"His girlfriend cooked a nice dinner for him last night."

"A girlfriend is a female romantic partner in a close relationship outside of marriage"

a group of humans

"The people in the crowd cheered when the band came on."

"Many people gathered in the town square to celebrate the annual summer festival."

a formal title for a man

"Mr Smith was our kind and funny neighbor for many years."

"Mr Johnson has been teaching mathematics at our local high school for over twenty years."

a formal title for a married woman

"Mrs Brown made delicious cakes for the school fair every year."

"Mrs Williams invited all the children in the neighborhood to her birthday party."

a formal title for an unmarried woman

"Miss Smith is here."

"Miss Eleanor Vance politely requested assistance from the hotel concierge."

a person who is a male adult

"A tall man walked into the room and smiled."

"An elderly man sat on the park bench feeding bread crumbs to the pigeons that gathered around his feet every morning."

someone we like and trust

"My best friend and I play football every weekend."

"A friend is a person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection and trust"

one human

"That person helped me find my way home."

"Every person must carry a valid identification card while traveling through the airport security checkpoint."

a fully grown man or woman

"This movie is intended for an adult audience."

"This movie is intended for an adult audience and contains scenes of violence and strong language."

a very young child

"The baby sleeps peacefully in her crib."

"The baby sleeps peacefully in her crib and her mother checks on her every few hours."

having the color of strawberry ice cream

"Her dress is pink."

"The pink clouds at sunset painted the sky in beautiful shades of cotton candy and made everyone stop to take pictures."

having the color of most ripe eggplants

"The flower is purple."

"The purple grapes hung in heavy clusters on the vine and the farmer prepared to harvest them for making wine."

having the color of chocolate ice cream

"The table is brown."

"The brown bear stood on its hind legs and sniffed the air searching for any signs of danger or food nearby."

having the color that is the darkest, like most crows

"My cat is black."

"The black cat sat on the dark porch and its green eyes glowed eerily in the dim light of the streetlamp."

having the color that is the lightest, like snow

"The snow is white."

"The white snow covered the ground and made everything look clean and peaceful on that quiet winter morning before anyone else woke up."

having the color of the ocean or clear sky at daytime

"The sky is blue."

"The blue sky was clear and bright and the birds sang happily in the trees on that beautiful spring day."

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

"The grass is green."

"The green grass grew tall in the field and the children ran through it laughing and playing tag until the sun went down."

having the color of lemons or the sun

"The sun is yellow."

"The yellow sunflowers turned their heads to follow the sun across the sky as it moved from east to west during the day."

having the color of tomatoes or blood

"The apple is red."

"The red rose smelled sweet and its petals were soft and velvety to the touch when she held it in her hand."

having the color of carrots or pumpkins

"The pumpkin is orange."

"The orange pumpkin sat on the porch waiting to be carved into a jack o lantern for Halloween night."

having a color between white and black, like most koalas or dolphins

"My hair is turning gray."

"The gray sky threatened rain so she grabbed her umbrella before leaving the house to go to work that morning."

(of a color) having a deep or intense hue

"The dress was dark blue."

"The dark room made it hard to find the light switch so she used her phone as a flashlight to see where she was going."

(of color) having less intensity, often because of a small amount of pigment

"The blue is light."

"She preferred a light pastel shade for her bedroom walls to create a peaceful ambiance."

a quality such as red, green, blue, yellow, etc. that we see when we look at something

"My favorite color is the deep blue of the sea."

"The artist used a vibrant color palette to paint the beautiful landscape."

each of the twelve named divisions of the year, like January, February, etc.

"Next month is July."

"The project is scheduled to be completed within the next month."

the first month of the year, after December and before February

"January is the first month of the new calendar year."

"We usually make new resolutions and set goals for ourselves in January."

the second month of the year, after January and before March

"February is the shortest month of the year."

"The winter storm hit in February and dumped two feet of snow on the city closing schools for a week."

the fourth month of the year, after March and before May

"April brings warm sun and lots of heavy rain showers."

"My grandmother was born in April, and she always celebrates with a big family dinner."

the sixth month of the year, after May and before July

"June is my favorite month."

"We usually plan our summer holiday in June because the weather is warmer."

the seventh month of the year, after June and before August

"July is often very hot."

"We spent most of July traveling across the country with our family."

the ninth month of the year, after August and before October

"School begins in September."

"September marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn."

the tenth month of the year, after September and before November

"October is my birthday month."

"The leaves turn beautiful shades of orange and red during October every year."

the 11th month of the year, after October and before December

"November can be cold and rainy."

"People often stay indoors more during November because the evenings get darker."

the 12th and last month of the year, after November and before January

"December is cold in most countries."

"December is a busy month for shopping because many people buy gifts for the Christmas holidays."

the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season

"Snow often falls in winter."

"We love building snowmen and drinking hot chocolate together during the long winter months."

the third month of the year, after February and before April

"March is cold."

"The weather in March can be unpredictable, ranging from cold to surprisingly warm."

the fifth month of the year, after April and before June

"May is warm."

"In May, the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, signaling the start of summer."

the eighth month of the year, after July and before September

"August is hot."

"The intense heat of August often makes outdoor activities less appealing during the day."

a period of time that a year is divided into, such as winter and summer, with each having three months

"Winter is a season."

"Each distinct season brings its own unique weather patterns and natural beauty to the landscape."

the season that comes after winter, when in most countries the trees and flowers begin to grow again

"Flowers bloom in spring."

"Many people enjoy planting vegetables in their gardens when spring finally arrives."

the season that comes after spring and in most countries summer is the warmest season

"We spend summer at the beach."

"Summer is a perfect time for swimming"

the season that comes after summer, when in most countries the color of the leaves change and they fall from the trees

"Fall has pretty leaves."

"During the fall, the vibrant colors of the changing leaves create a spectacular natural display."

the name we share with our family, parents, or siblings

"Please write your last name."

"The teacher asked each student to write their first name and last name at the top of the test paper before answering any questions."

the day and month of your birth in every year

"My birthday is in May."

"We celebrated her birthday at a restaurant with close friends."

the full date of our birth (day, month, year)

"Her birthdate is printed on the passport."

"The online form asked for her birthdate so she typed the day month and year into the boxes."

having a wife or husband

"He is married."

"The married couple celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner at the same restaurant where they had their first date."

the number used for calling someone's phone

"Please type your phone number."

"I saved her phone number in my contacts after the meeting."

a sentence, phrase, or word, used to ask for information or to test someone’s knowledge

"I have a question."

"The student raised her hand to ask a question about the homework because the instructions were confusing and she needed clarification."

something we say, write, or do when we are replying to a question

"He gave the correct answer."

"He thought carefully before giving his answer because he wanted to be sure it was correct and did not want to look foolish in front of the class."

the word we call a person or thing

"What is your name?"

"Please write your name clearly so we can contact you later."

the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive

"What is its age?"

"The antique vase's impressive age was evident in its delicate craftsmanship and historical patina."

the place where someone lives or where something is sent

"Write your address here."

"The delivery company needs your address before sending the package."

not in a relationship or marriage

"She is single."

"She is single and not looking for a relationship right now because she wants to focus on her career and personal growth."

a document for traveling between countries

"Make sure your passport is valid for travel."

"Before traveling abroad, ensure your passport is valid for at least six months."

the body part that is in the middle of our face and we use to smell and breathe

"He broke his nose."

"The dog has a black nose and long ears."

any of the two soft sides of our face that are bellow our eyes

"She kissed him on the cheek."

"His cheeks turned pink in the cold wind."

the lowest part of our face that is below our mouth

"He rubbed his chin."

"The boxer took a hard punch to the chin but managed to stay on his feet and continue fighting until the final bell rang."

one of the things in our mouth that are hard and white and we use to chew and bite food with

"He lost a tooth."

"She accidentally cracked her tooth while biting into the hard candy at the party."

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

"She has long hair."

"A single hair was on the table after she brushed it."

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

"He wore a scarf around his neck."

"She wore a warm scarf around her neck to protect herself from the cold wind while walking to the bus stop early in the morning."

the front part of our head, where our eyes, lips, and nose are located

"Wash your face."

"Her face became red after the sudden news."

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

"I see with my eye."

"The keen eye of the detective noticed a subtle clue that others had overlooked."

each of the two body parts that we use for hearing

"My ear is hurting."

"She has pierced ears and wears small earrings."

our body part that we use for eating, speaking, and breathing

"Open your mouth wide for the doctor."

"The dentist asked the patient to open his mouth wide so she could examine his teeth and check for any signs of decay or cavities."

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

"Her lip was cut."

"She bit her lower lip nervously while waiting for the interview results because she was anxious about whether she would get the job."

a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on

"We bought a new sofa."

"The new sofa was so comfortable that he often fell asleep on it while watching television in the evening instead of going to his bedroom."

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

"The refrigerator keeps food cold."

"Put the milk in the refrigerator before it spoils."

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

"The desk is near the window."

"I organized my books on the desk before studying."

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

"Please sit on the chair."

"The chair is comfortable enough for long meetings."

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

"Put it on the table."

"The antique mahogany table served as the centerpiece of the dining room, displaying a magnificent floral arrangement."

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

"The cat sleeps on my bed every night."

"She made her bed every morning as soon as she woke up because she liked how neat and tidy the room looked with the blankets smooth and the pillows arranged nicely."

a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying things

"The cabinet is full of dishes."

"The cabinet door was stuck after the rain."

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

"We watched television last night."

"The family gathered around the television every evening to watch the news together and discuss current events before eating dinner."

a box-shaped equipment used for cooking or heating food by either putting it inside or on top of the equipment

"The stove is hot."

"She cooked rice on the stove before everyone arrived."

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

"Money is important."

"She saved enough money to buy a new laptop."

the work that we do regularly to earn money

"He found a new job."

"She applied for twenty different jobs online before she finally received a phone call inviting her to come in for an interview at a small marketing firm."

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

"The doctor was kind."

"The doctor told him to stop smoking and start exercising more because his blood pressure was dangerously high and could cause a heart attack."

someone who is licensed to fix and care for our teeth

"The dentist cleaned my teeth."

"The dentist examined her teeth with a small mirror and a metal probe before announcing that she had no cavities and her gums looked very healthy."

someone who has been trained to care for injured or sick people, particularly in a hospital

"The nurse checked the patient's blood pressure."

"The nurse checked the patient's temperature and blood pressure before calling the doctor."

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

"The teacher explained the lesson."

"The teacher wrote the math problem on the whiteboard and then asked the students to solve it on their own before she explained the correct answer."

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

"The engineer fixed the bridge."

"The civil engineer inspected the bridge carefully to make sure it was safe for cars trucks to cross after the recent earthquake damaged some of the supports."

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

"The actor won an award."

"The actor spent months preparing for his role by learning to speak with a British accent and practicing the difficult sword fighting scenes with a coach."

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

"The actress gave a great performance."

"The actress arrived early for the ceremony."

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

"The police officer stopped the car."

"The police officer asked the driver to step out of the car and perform a sobriety test because he suspected that the driver had been drinking alcohol."

a man who brings people food and drinks in restaurants, cafes, etc.

"The waiter brought our food."

"The waiter smiled politely and answered all our questions."

a woman who brings people food and drinks in restaurants, cafes, etc.

"The waitress took our order."

"The waitress was very kind and brought extra water."

something that we do regularly to earn money

"I have a lot of work to do."

"She goes to work early and returns late."

someone who drives a vehicle

"The driver was late."

"A bus driver opened the door and checked the tickets."

a small animal that has soft fur, a tail, and four legs and we often keep it as a pet

"The black cat crossed the street."

"The black cat stretched lazily on the windowsill enjoying the warm afternoon sunlight."

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

"The horse is fast."

"He rides a horse every weekend at the farm."

a farm animal that we keep to use its meat or wool

"The sheep are in the field."

"A sheep is grazing quietly near the fence."

a large farm animal that we keep to use its milk or its meat

"The cow gives milk."

"A cow was standing under the tree all morning."

a farm animal that has short legs, a curly tail, and a fat body, typically raised for its meat

"The pig rolled in the mud."

"The pig looked happy and very healthy on the farm."

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

"The lion is the king of beasts."

"The male lion rested in the shade of a large acacia tree while the lionesses hunted for food to feed the entire pride."

an animal that is very large, has thick gray skin, four legs, a very long nose that is called a trunk, and mostly lives in Asia and Africa

"The elephant sprayed water with its trunk."

"The elephant used its trunk to spray water over its back to cool down on the hot African plain where the temperature often exceeded one hundred degrees during summer."

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

"The zoo has many animals."

"My daughter wants to adopt a small animal from the local shelter this weekend."

an animal with a tail and four legs that we keep as a pet and is famous for its sense of loyalty

"The dog barked loudly."

"Their dog is friendly and always greets visitors at the door."

an animal that is small, eats plants, has a short tail, long ears, and soft fur

"The rabbit ate the carrot."

"The rabbit quickly disappeared into its underground burrow when it heard the footsteps of a predator approaching through the tall grass of the field."

a small animal that lives in fields or houses, and often has fur, a long furless thin tail, and a pointed nose

"A mouse ran across the floor."

"The tiny mouse quickly disappeared behind the old wooden cabinet in the corner."

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

"The snake is dangerous."

"The hiker froze when she saw a long black snake lying on the trail in front of her because she was afraid it might be venomous."

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

"A shark is a fish."

"The fisherman caught a large fish that was too heavy to lift into the boat by himself."

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

"A robin is a bird."

"The colorful bird sat quietly on the branch and sang a beautiful song to attract a mate."

a farm bird that we keep to use its meat and eggs

"The chicken laid an egg."

"We ate chicken for dinner after the long trip."

an object that has a handle with a shallow bowl at one end that is used for eating, serving, or stirring food

"Use a spoon for the soup."

"He stirred the tea with a small spoon."

a sharp blade with a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon

"The knife is sharp."

"The bread knife had a serrated edge that easily sliced through the crusty loaf without crushing the soft inside of the freshly baked bread."

a small brush with a long handle that we use for cleaning our teeth

"I bought a new toothbrush."

"He packed his toothbrush and toothpaste in his carry-on bag so he could brush his teeth during the long layover at the airport in Chicago."

a plastic or metal container with a lid, used for putting garbage in and usually kept outside the house

"The trash can is full."

"She placed the banana peel in the kitchen trash can before it started to attract flies."

an object that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about it

"That thing on the table is broken."

"The most important thing in life is to be happy and surrounded by people you love."

a flat, shallow container for cooking food in or serving it from

"This dish is delicious."

"She washed every dish carefully after dinner ended."

an object with a handle and three or four sharp points that we use for picking up and eating food

"She ate her salad with a fork."

"He used his fork to push the peas onto his spoon because they kept rolling off the fork every time he tried to pick them up individually."

a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on

"Use a clean plate."

"She carefully arranged the appetizers on a decorative serving plate before presenting them to the guests."

a container that is used for drinks and is made of glass

"Drink from this glass."

"He poured a generous measure of whiskey into the heavy crystal glass."

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

"There is water in the bottle."

"The message in the bottle had floated across the ocean for years before a young girl finally found it washed up on the sandy beach near her home."

a small bowl-shaped container, usually with a handle, that we use for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

"I drank tea from a cup."

"She drank three cups of coffee before noon because she had not slept well the night before and needed the caffeine to stay awake during her morning classes."

the substance we use with water for washing and cleaning our body

"Use soap to wash your hands."

"The bar of soap smelled like lavender and made her skin feel soft and clean after she used it in the shower every evening before going to bed."

an object that has hair or thin pieces of plastic or wood attached to a handle that we use for making our hair tidy

"Use the brush now."

"She used her hair brush to make her long, tangled hair smooth and shiny before going out."

a cloth bag stuffed with soft materials that we put our head on when we are lying or sleeping

"I need a pillow to sleep."

"The pillow felt soft and comfortable all night."

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

"The box is under the table."

"She opened the box carefully and found old photos."

a round object that is used in games and sports, such as soccer, basketball, bowling, etc.

"The ball rolled under the chair."

"He kicked the ball across the field with great force."

a toy for children that usually looks like a small baby

"The doll sits on the shelf."

"My sister kept her favorite doll for many years."

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

"The university has a large library."

"She studies at a university in London."

a room that students are taught in, particularly in a college, school, or university

"The classroom is quiet."

"Our classroom has a whiteboard and many desks."

a person who is studying at a school, university, or college

"The student asked a question."

"The student stayed after class to ask the teacher for extra help with the difficult math problems that she did not understand during the lesson."

a small book with plain or ruled pages that we can write or draw in

"My notebook is full of notes."

"She wrote all her lecture notes in a spiral bound notebook that was filled with pages of neat handwriting and highlighted key terms."

a tool with a slim piece of wood and a thin, colored part in the middle, that we use for writing or drawing

"The pencil is broken."

"The artist used a soft pencil to sketch the outline of the portrait before filling in the details with charcoal and colored pastels."

a small tool used for removing the marks of a pencil from a piece of paper

"May I borrow your eraser please?"

"The eraser was old and hard so it smudged the paper instead of removing the pencil marks cleanly."

schoolwork that students have to do at home

"The kids are doing their homework now."

"Consistent completion of homework is strongly correlated with academic achievement."

a place where children learn things from teachers

"The school is near my house."

"We walk to school every morning."

an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions

"She goes to college now."

"She decided to apply to a small liberal arts college in New England after graduation."

a place that children under the age of six can go to learn and play

"Preschool helps children develop social skills."

"Preschool helps children develop social skills and prepares them for kindergarten with structured activities and routines."

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

"Read this book."

"The librarian recommended a fascinating book about ancient civilizations and their mysteries."

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

"The bag is heavy."

"He put his laptop and a few important documents into his leather bag before leaving the house for his early morning business meeting downtown."

an instrument for writing or drawing with ink, usually made of plastic or metal

"The pen is blue."

"The teacher handed out blue pens to the students because the test had to be completed in blue ink rather than pencil or any other color."

a type of pen that has a thick tip

"The marker is on the desk."

"She used a bright red marker to circle the important dates on the calendar so she would not forget about the deadlines for her assignments."

the study of past events, especially as a subject in school or university

"History is my favorite subject."

"We studied the history of our country."

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

"English is a language."

"Learning a new language opens up opportunities to understand different cultures and connect with more people."

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

"Science helps us understand nature."

"The science class conducted an experiment to see how different liquids affected the rate at which a metal nail would rust over time."

students as a whole that are taught together

"The class is noisy."

"The entire class gathered in the auditorium for the special guest speaker's presentation."

a larger and more populated town

"The city is very crowded."

"The city installed new bike lanes on several main streets to encourage more people to cycle to work instead of driving their cars every morning."

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

"The town is quiet."

"We visited a small town during our holiday."

a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care

"The hospital is near the station."

"He stayed in the hospital for two days."

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

"The new Italian restaurant is very popular."

"The new restaurant in the neighborhood serves authentic Thai food and has become very popular with locals."

a place where we go to watch movies

"The movie theater was full."

"We watched the film at the movie theater."

a large store that we can go to and buy food, drinks and other things from

"The supermarket opens early."

"I bought fruit at the supermarket after work."

a place where we can send letters, packages, etc., or buy stamps

"The post office is on the corner."

"She mailed the letter at the post office."

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

"The museum has ancient statues."

"We spent the afternoon in the museum."

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

"We booked a room in a five-star hotel."

"A capsule hotel is a unique type of lodging found mainly in Japan"

an image that shows where things like countries, seas, cities, roads, etc. are in an area

"The map shows the city center."

"He studied the map carefully before starting his road trip across the country because he wanted to avoid major highways and see the small towns instead."

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

"The street is busy."

"Children play on the street after school."

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

"The bank is closed today."

"She opened an account at the bank."

a long and hard seat that is normally made of metal or wood and two or multiple people can sit on

"The bench is under the tree."

"The old man sat on the wooden bench in the park and fed the pigeons while listening to the news on his small portable radio."

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

"The park is peaceful."

"The children played on the swings and the slide at the park while their parents watched from a nearby picnic table under a large shade tree."

(plural) a group of people whose job is to catch thieves, killers, etc. and make sure everyone follows rules

"The police arrived quickly."

"The police arrived at the scene of the accident within five minutes and began directing traffic around the damaged cars to prevent any further collisions."

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

"We watched a scary movie last night."

"They watched an entertaining action movie last night at home but both fell asleep before the ending."

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

"He plays the guitar well."

"She bought a new guitar last week."

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

"The violin was very expensive."

"She plays the violin in the school orchestra."

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

"Swimming is good exercise."

"Swimming is excellent exercise because it works almost every muscle in the body without putting stress on the joints like running or jogging does."

a type of sport where two teams, with eleven players each, try to kick a ball into a specific area to win points

"Soccer is popular worldwide."

"The boys play soccer after school."

the activity of taking long walks in the countryside or mountains, often for fun

"Hiking keeps me fit."

"We went hiking in the mountains last weekend."

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

"She plays tennis every Sunday."

"We watched a tennis match on television."

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

"He rode his bicycle to school."

"She rode her bicycle through the park every morning to get some fresh air."

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

"Swimming is a healthy sport."

"Playing a team sport taught him valuable lessons about cooperation and leadership skills."

a digital game that we play on a computer, game console, or mobile device

"He loves video games."

"They played a video game for two hours."

a set of large folded sheets of paper with lots of stories, pictures, and information printed on them about things like sport, politic, etc., usually issued daily or weekly

"The newspaper arrived late."

"She read the newspaper at breakfast."

an activity that we enjoy doing in our free time

"Reading is my favorite hobby."

"Gardening became a relaxing hobby for him after he retired from his stressful job."

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

"She listens to music daily."

"The music at the festival was so lively that everyone started dancing and singing along together."

a musical instrument we play by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard

"The piano sounds beautiful."

"He learned to play the piano as a child."

a type of sport in which two teams of 6 players try to hit a ball over a net and into the other team's side

"Volleyball is fun to play."

"The family set up a volleyball net in the backyard and played friendly matches all afternoon while the grandparents watched from the porch and cheered for everyone."

a playful activity in which we use our imagination, play with toys, etc.

"The game was very close."

"They played a board game after dinner."

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

"The magazine has many pictures."

"He bought a sports magazine yesterday."

a country in North America that has 50 states

"The United States is a large country."

"We visited the United States last summer."

relating to the United States or its people

"She is American."

"She is American but she has lived in Japan for the past ten years and speaks Japanese fluently with her coworkers every day."

the second largest country in the world that is in the northern part of North America

"Canada is famous for its nature."

"They decided to visit Canada because they wanted to see the beautiful mountains."

relating to the country, people, or culture of Canada

"My friend is Canadian."

"My friend is Canadian and she misses eating poutine and maple syrup now that she lives in Australia far away from her home country."

a country in northwest Europe, consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

"The United Kingdom includes England Scotland and Wales."

"The United Kingdom consists of England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland and its capital is London."

a country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy

"Germany is known for its engineering."

"Germany is known for its automotive industry and its efficient public transportation systems."

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

"France is a popular travel destination."

"She has always dreamed of visiting France during the warm summer months."

a country in southwest Europe

"Spain is warm in summer."

"They spent their holiday in Spain."

a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline

"Italy has beautiful cities."

"We explored several ancient ruins while traveling through Italy last autumn."

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

"Our country is beautiful."

"They traveled across the country by train."

relating to the country, people, or culture of the United Kingdom

"He is british."

"Her accent revealed her british heritage, though she had lived abroad for many years."

relating to Germany or its people or language

"He speaks German very well."

"The museum displayed a remarkable collection of ancient German artifacts from the Roman era."

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France

"She likes French food a lot."

"Learning the French language requires dedication, but it opens doors to a rich culture."

relating to Spain or its people or language

"They are Spanish dancers."

"His Spanish accent was quite pronounced, even after living abroad for many years."

relating to Italy or its people or language

"This is an Italian car."

"The delicious aroma of freshly baked Italian bread filled the entire kitchen."

a vehicle with two wheels, powered by an engine

"He rides a motorcycle to work."

"The motorcycle is fast and loud."

a large road vehicle used for carrying goods

"The truck is carrying boxes."

"A truck stopped in front of the store."

a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places

"We took a taxi to the airport."

"She hailed a taxi on the street corner because it was raining heavily and she did not want to walk the fifteen blocks to her apartment in the storm."

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

"The subway was crowded."

"He rides the subway every day."

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

"The airplane flew above the clouds."

"The airplane landed safely despite the heavy rain and strong winds."

a large aircraft with metal blades on top that go around

"The helicopter landed on the roof."

"They flew in a helicopter during the rescue."

a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

"The ship crossed the ocean."

"A ship entered the harbor slowly."

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

"The boat is small."

"We sailed in a boat across the lake."

a big vehicle without back windows, smaller than a truck, used for carrying people or things

"The van is full of boxes."

"The band loaded their instruments and equipment into a large white van before driving to the next city for their concert that night."

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

"We arrived at the airport two hours early."

"We arrived at the airport three hours before our flight to have enough time to check our bags and go through security."

a place where trains regularly stop for passengers to get on and off

"Go to the train station."

"We waited at the train station for an hour."

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

"The car is parked outside."

"She bought a new car last month."

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

"We rode the bus."

"The crowded bus finally pulled away from the station, beginning its long journey across the country."

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

"The train arrived on time."

"We took a train to the city."

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

"The ticket is expensive."

"Please keep your ticket until the end of the trip."

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

"The station is very busy."

"The train station was bustling with travelers carrying suitcases and looking at departure boards to find the platform for their specific train."

any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia

"Africa is a continent."

"Europe is one of the seven continents."

the largest continent in the world

"Asia is the largest continent."

"They traveled across Asia last year."

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

"Europe has many countries."

"We visited Europe during the summer."

the second largest continent

"Africa has diverse wildlife."

"She dreamed of visiting Africa someday."

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

"This is a beautiful place for a picnic."

"This is my favorite place in the whole city because it is quiet and peaceful for reading."

the direction on our left when we watch the sunrise

"Go north from here."

"The explorers charted their course by heading north, seeking the legendary lost city."

the direction on our right when we watch the sunrise

"The south is warm and sunny."

"The birds fly south for the winter when the temperature drops and food becomes scarce in their northern breeding grounds."

the direction from which the sun rises, which is on the right side of a person facing north

"The sun rises in the east."

"We walked east toward the sea."

the direction toward which the sun goes down, which is on the left side of a person facing north

"The west has beautiful sunsets."

"They drove west for three hours."

in or to the direction behind us

"Please come back soon."

"Please come back soon because we miss you very much and we want to see you."

on or toward the right side

"Turn right here."

"Please drive right past the library and then take the next available exit."

located or directed toward the side of a human body where the heart is

"My left foot hurts."

"Her left hand was injured so she had to write with her right hand for several weeks until the cast came off."

to or at a great distance

"The station is far."

"The station is not far from here so you can easily walk there in less than ten minutes."

related to Asia or its people or culture

"She is Asian."

"The diverse Asian continent boasts a rich tapestry of traditions, cuisines, and languages."

related to Europe or its people

"This is a European city."

"The recent European summit addressed critical issues concerning economic stability and international cooperation."

related to Africa, its people, or culture

"This is an african mask."

"The museum displayed a vibrant collection of traditional african art and artifacts."

in addition to what is already mentioned or known

"What else is there?"

"Besides the main course, what else did you order for your meal at the fancy restaurant?"

in an open area surrounding a building

"The children are playing outside."

"The children are playing outside in the garden while their mother prepares dinner in the kitchen."

at all times, without any exceptions

"I always drink coffee."

"I always drink coffee in the morning because it helps me wake up and feel more alert."

at this moment or time

"I am eating lunch right now."

"I am eating lunch right now so can I call you back later this afternoon when I am free?"

used to show that a statement about one thing or person also applies to another

"I like pizza, too."

"She found the exam surprisingly easy, and I did too, thankfully."

at a specific, immediate location

"Please sit here next to me."

"Please sit here next to me because there is an empty seat and I would like some company."

at a place that is not where the speaker is

"The store is there."

"The store is over there on the corner so you can walk there in about five minutes."

used to give permission or express agreement

"Of course, you can come."

"Of course you can borrow my car. Just bring it back soon, please."

used to say what is actually the truth or the fact about something

"I really like this song."

"I really like this song and I have been listening to it on repeat all day long without getting tired of it."

used for asking the purpose of or reason for something

"Why did you leave early?"

"Why did you leave early without saying goodbye to anyone at the party last night?"

in what place, situation, or position

"Where is my umbrella?"

"Where is my umbrella because I thought I left it by the door but I cannot find it anywhere now."

used when we want to ask at what time something happens

"When will you arrive?"

"When will you arrive at the station so that I can come and pick you up in my car?"

used in questions to ask for information or for someone’s opinion

"What do you want?"

"What he said about the new policy surprised everyone in the room because it was so unexpected."

used in questions to ask about the name or identity of one person or several people

"Who is that person?"

"Who is the person standing over there by the entrance to the building?"

in what manner or in what way

"How do you make pizza?"

"How do you make pizza from scratch because I have never tried it and I want to learn?"

needing or wanting something to eat

"I am hungry."

"The hungry child ate his entire dinner in five minutes and then asked for more because he had not eaten anything since breakfast."

physically prepared with everything we might need for a particular task or situation

"I am ready to go."

"She was ready to leave for the airport two hours before her flight because she did not want to risk missing the plane."

still in the earlier stages of life

"My sister is young."

"The young couple bought their first house together and spent the entire weekend painting the walls and arranging their new furniture inside."

living in the later stages of life

"My grandfather is old."

"The old tree in the backyard had been there for over a hundred years and provided shade for several generations of the family."

(of a person) not having common sense or the ability to understand or learn as fast as others

"That was stupid."

"He realized it was a stupid decision to invest all his savings without doing any research first."

wanting or needing a drink

"I am thirsty."

"After running five miles in the hot sun she was extremely thirsty and drank an entire bottle of water in just a few seconds."

(of people or animals) weighing much more than what is thought to be healthy for their body

"The cat is fat."

"The fat cat could barely fit through the cat door and its owner put the animal on a strict diet to help it lose weight."

(of people or animals) weighing less than what is thought to be healthy for their body

"The cat is thin."

"The stray dog was so thin that its ribs were clearly visible beneath its matted fur."

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

"He is very tall."

"The tall basketball player easily reached the net and scored another point for his team."

(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height

"He is short."

"Despite being quite short, he was an excellent basketball player."

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

"You are very smart."

"She is a smart woman who always thinks before she speaks and considers the consequences of her actions before making any important decisions."

feeling well or in good health

"I am fine, thank you."

"After a good night's sleep, she felt perfectly fine and ready for the day."

emotionally feeling good or glad

"The child is happy."

"The happy couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a big party and all their friends."

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

"The child is excited."

"The excited children could barely sleep on Christmas Eve because they were waiting for Santa to arrive."

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

"The body needs water."

"The human body works better when it gets enough sleep."

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

"Raise your hand."

"He held the bag in his hand while walking quickly."

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

"My arm hurts."

"He raised his arm to signal the taxi driver to stop."

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

"My foot is sore."

"She injured her foot during the marathon, requiring immediate medical attention."

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

"My head hurts."

"He bumped his head on the low doorway, causing a sharp pain that made him wince."

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

"My leg hurts."

"He injured his leg during the football match last night."

the body part that is in the middle of the leg and helps it bend

"She fell and scraped her knee badly."

"He fell on his knee while playing soccer and had to leave the game with a painful injury."

the part of our body between our neck and our legs that we cannot see

"He has a pain in his back."

"He slept in an awkward position and woke up with a sharp pain in his lower back that made it difficult to stand up straight."

the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

"My stomach is full."

"My stomach started growling loudly during the meeting because I had skipped breakfast and had not eaten anything since dinner the night before."