Lesson 10A · New English File Beginner Vocabulary List

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

"The mirror is cracked."

"The mirror in the gym was cracked but instead of replacing it the management simply covered the damaged area with a motivational poster."

a large board with a smooth white surface that we can write on, especially used for teaching or presentations

"The whiteboard is clean."

"The teacher wrote the lesson on the whiteboard before the discussion started."

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

"The DVD player still works after fifteen years."

"The DVD player was rarely used since streaming services became popular but still worked for old discs."

an electronic device that stores and processes data

"He spends all day working at his computer."

"A quantum computer performs incredibly complex calculations not with simple bits"

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

"We drank coffee at nice cafe."

"She works from the local cafe every morning ordering a latte and using their wifi because her apartment internet connection is unreliable."

an area where people can leave their cars or other vehicles for a period of time

"The car park is full on weekends."

"The underground car park was nearly empty on Sunday morning before the shops opened."

a country, city, or area with places or activities that attracts many visitors and tourists

"Bali is a popular tourist destination."

"Bali is a popular tourist destination and attracts millions of visitors every year to its beautiful beaches."

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

"The coast is very beautiful."

"We enjoyed a leisurely drive along the scenic coast, stopping frequently to admire the ocean views."

a piece of land surrounded by water

"The island has many trees."

"We took a small boat to the island and spent a wonderful day exploring its hidden beaches."

a large area of water, surrounded by land

"Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes."

"Crater Lake in Oregon was formed when a massive volcanic eruption caused the peak of a volcano to collapse in on itself"

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

"The castle is large."

"We visited the castle on the hill."

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

"A visitor arrived today."

"The visitor was given a map and information about the local attractions."

a journey that is completed within a single day, without requiring an overnight stay

"We planned a day trip."

"The day trip to the nearby island was a perfect escape from the city."

a fictional, scary, and often large and threatening creature with supernatural abilities

"Scary monster lived in dark cave."

"The monster in the story lived under the bed."

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."

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."

a visual representation of a scene, person, etc. produced by a camera

"Take a picture."

"He captured a stunning picture of the wildlife during his African safari adventure."

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

"Open the window."

"She opened the window to let some fresh air into the stuffy room because the heater had been on all day and made it feel too warm and dry inside."

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

"The library is quiet."

"The public library offers free internet access and printing services which are essential resources for job seekers who cannot afford these things at home."

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

"My garden is nice."

"She spent her weekends tending to her meticulously cultivated garden, filled with colorful flowers and aromatic herbs."

used to show that something exists or happens inside a space or area

"She lives in London."

"She lives in a small apartment near the city center with her two cats."

in contact with and upheld by a surface

"The book is on the table."

"The book is on the table next to the lamp and the coffee cup."

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

"The book is under table."

"The hidden treasure was buried deep under the old oak tree."

a place where alcoholic and other drinks and light snacks are sold and served

"Go to the bar."

"They decided to meet at the local bar for a casual evening drink after work."

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."