Lesson 3A · New English File Elementary Vocabulary List

water from underground that contains minerals and gasses, usually bottled and sold

"I drink mineral water instead of soda."

"She prefers drinking sparkling mineral water rather than still water because she likes the bubbles."

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."

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

"We ate dinner at home."

"Dinner was quiet and peaceful last night."

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

"Housework seems never to be finished."

"Housework included vacuuming dusting mopping and cleaning bathrooms every Saturday morning."

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 plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

"The vegetable soup is hot."

"They grow vegetables in a small garden behind the house."

a building where films are shown

"We went to the cinema."

"The cinema was full on Saturday night and everyone waited outside."

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

"Listen carefully to the instructions."

"It is important to listen carefully to what others are saying instead of just waiting for your turn to speak."

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

"Plants need sunlight and water."

"Plants need sunlight water and nutrients from the soil to grow healthy and strong."

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."

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

"The umbrella kept us dry."

"She opened her umbrella when it started raining."

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

"My glasses are on the desk."

"She needs glasses to read clearly."

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

"Drink plenty of water daily."

"It is recommended to drink at least eight glasses of water per day to stay properly hydrated and healthy."

to perform music on a musical instrument

"He can play piano."

"She learned to play the violin with remarkable skill during her youth."

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

"I really like chocolate ice cream."

"Most children like to eat ice cream on hot summer days because it helps them cool down quickly."

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."

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

"Please speak more clearly."

"She was too nervous to speak in front of the large audience even though she had prepared her speech thoroughly."

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."

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

"Watch the movie with subtitles."

"The children love to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings while eating a big bowl of sugary cereal."

to make food with heat

"Cook dinner for the family."

"He learned to cook simple meals after moving out of his parents' house because he did not want to eat fast food every day."

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

"Do the dishes now."

"What do you want to do this weekend because I am free on both Saturday and Sunday."

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

"Exercise keeps you healthy."

"Regular exercise not only improves physical health but also reduces stress and anxiety according to numerous scientific studies published recently."

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

"She will drive to work."

"It took nearly three hours to drive to the beach because there was heavy traffic on the highway."

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."

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

"Eat your vegetables for dinner."

"It is important to eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits vegetables and whole grains for good health."

to travel or move from one location to another

"Let's go to the cinema."

"I will go to the supermarket after work to buy some food for dinner tonight."

to hold or own something

"I have a book."

"She was fortunate to have inherited a substantial amount of wealth from her generous grandmother."

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."

to have your home somewhere specific

"I live here."

"They decided to live in a small cottage nestled deep within the enchanting forest."

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

"They live in a flat."

"After getting married, they decided to rent a small, modern flat in the city center."

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."

recently invented, made, etc.

"I need a new phone."

"The new smartphone had a better camera and a longer battery life than his old one which was three years old and very slow."

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

"Call me on the phone."

"I left my phone at home today, so I can't call anyone."

to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team

"We play soccer."

"The athletes were eager to play the championship game against their fiercest rivals."

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

"Read the instructions carefully first."

"You should read the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture to avoid making any mistakes."

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."

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

"Say hello to your teacher."

"What did the teacher say about the homework assignment due tomorrow morning in class."

feeling ashamed or apologetic about something that one has or has not done

"I am sorry."

"I am sorry that I forgot your birthday and I promise to make it up to you next week."

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

"Study hard for your final exams."

"She needs to study for at least three hours every night to prepare for her difficult medical school entrance exams."

all the events of the past

"History is very interesting."

"Understanding the history of the ancient civilization provides crucial context for current events."

to reach for something and hold it

"Please take this book."

"He reached out to take the offered hand and gratefully accepted the assistance."

to wish to do or have something

"I want a new bicycle."

"The baby wants his bottle right now because he is very hungry and tired."

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

"He drinks coffee every morning."

"Coffee helps him wake up before work."

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

"Wear warm clothes in winter."

"You should wear a warm coat today because the temperature is going to drop below freezing."

to do a job or task, usually for a company or organization, in order to receive money

"She works at a bank."

"He works at a hospital downtown as a nurse in the emergency room."

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 place where people work, particularly behind a desk

"The office is on the first floor."

"Her office is located on the fifteenth floor with a magnificent view of the river and the old bridge that was built in the nineteenth century."