Lesson 6A · New English File Beginner Vocabulary List

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."

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 prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

"The journalist wrote a report."

"The journalist refused to reveal her sources because protecting their identity was more important than publishing the story immediately."

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."

someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

"The shop assistant helps me find the right size."

"The shop assistant helps me find the right size and brings several different colors for me to try on."

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

"The receptionist greeted us politely."

"The receptionist asked every visitor to sign the logbook before allowing them to enter the restricted area of the building."

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

"The policeman directs traffic at the busy intersection."

"The policeman directs traffic at the busy intersection and whistles at drivers who break the rules."

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

"The policewoman questions the witness."

"The policewoman questions the witness and takes notes about the suspect's appearance and clothing."

someone who is employed in a factory and works there

"The factory worker wears safety goggles."

"The factory worker stood at the assembly line for ten hours each day performing repetitive tasks."

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 building or place that sells goods or services

"The corner shop sells milk and newspapers."

"The corner shop sells milk and newspapers and is open from early morning until late at night."

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."

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

"She is intelligent."

"The intelligent student always asked thoughtful questions in class and his teachers were impressed by his curiosity and deep understanding."

a man whose job involves mixing and serving drinks, particularly alcoholic drinks, in a bar

"The barman pours a pint of lager."

"The barman pours a pint of lager and cleans the glasses in the busy city pub."

a person, organization, company, etc. that pays to get things from businesses or stores

"The customer was waiting at the counter."

"The customer requested a full refund after discovering that the electronic device had a serious manufacturing defect."

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."

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 person who possesses or has a high rank in a bank or any other financial institution

"The banker smiled politely."

"The banker advised the customer about the best account option."

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

"This dish is delicious."

"She washed every dish carefully after dinner ended."