the days of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when people do not have to go to work or school
"We went to the beach at the weekend."
"We usually visit relatives and relax during the weekend together."
Learn 26 English words about "Unit 1 - 1A" from the Face2Face Intermediate Vocabulary List list, each with pronunciation, a definition and example sentences.
the days of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when people do not have to go to work or school
"We went to the beach at the weekend."
"We usually visit relatives and relax during the weekend together."
something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose
"This activity is fun."
"The teacher planned an activity that helped everyone work together."
a public performance by musicians or singers
"We went to a concert."
"The concert last night was absolutely amazing, and the band played all of their most popular songs."
a period of time spent resting or sleeping in bed beyond one's usual waking time, often done for the purpose of getting additional rest or relaxation
"She enjoys a lie-in on Saturday morning."
"She enjoys a lie in on Saturday morning and does not get out of bed until ten o'clock."
to come together with someone, usually by prior arrangement or plan in order to spend time or do something together
"Let's meet up for coffee."
"The group of friends planned to meet up at their favorite coffee shop on Saturday afternoon."
to make a place neat and orderly by putting things away, cleaning, or organizing
"Please tidy up."
"Before the guests arrive, we need to tidy up the living room and make sure everything is in its proper place."
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 works of art are displayed for the public to enjoy
"Art gallery exhibits artworks for sale."
"An art gallery displays and sells works of art to the public often representing multiple artists."
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."
to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone
"We visit grandma every Sunday."
"We plan to visit our aunt in the hospital after she has her surgery next week."
a family member who is related to us by blood or marriage
"She is a relative."
"My favorite relative always brings the best homemade cookies whenever they come to visit us."
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."
a performance of live music, comedy, or other entertainment, usually by one or more performers in front of an audience
"The band played a gig at the local bar."
"The band played their first gig at a small club downtown and only twenty people showed up."
a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year
"The festival was crowded and noisy."
"We visited the festival last weekend and enjoyed the music."
to send and receive messages on an online platform
"Chat on the app."
"The elderly couple likes to chat with their neighbors every morning while drinking coffee on their front porch."
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"
connected to or via the Internet
"I am online now."
"Most of our company's business is conducted through online platforms and digital communication."
with little or no noise
"The library is quiet."
"The quiet library was the perfect place for her to study for the difficult medical school entrance exam."
the time when the sun goes down, it gets dark outside, and we sleep
"It is cold at night."
"The city looks incredibly beautiful at night with all the bright lights shining everywhere."
a system of physical exercises, including breath control and meditation, practiced to gain more control over your body and mind
"Yoga helps me relax."
"She practices yoga every morning to improve her flexibility and reduce stress from her busy job."
a building where people live, especially as a family
"They bought a new house."
"The house has three bedrooms and a small garden."
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."
to do physical activities or sports to stay healthy and become stronger
"People exercise every day for health."
"Doctors recommend that adults exercise for at least thirty minutes every day to maintain good cardiovascular health and reduce stress levels."
to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time
"They will go out tonight."
"Do you want to go out for dinner tonight or would you prefer to stay home and order pizza instead?"
alcohol or an alcoholic beverage, commonly consumed in social gatherings
"He ordered a drink."
"She decided to order a non-alcoholic drink to avoid any potential negative effects from alcohol."
the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner
"We ate a meal together."
"The family sat down together for a hot meal every evening and used that time to talk about their day and share what had happened at school and work."
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