Unit 1 · New Headway Beginner Vocabulary List

two pieces of bread with cheese, meat, etc. between them

"I ate a sandwich at lunch."

"He made a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch by buttering two slices of bread and placing a slice of cheddar cheese between them before cooking it in a hot pan."

a fruit that is round and has thin yellow, red, or green skin

"The apple is red."

"She packed an apple in her lunch box."

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

"She rides her bike to work every day."

"She rides her bike to work every day and parks it in the office garage."

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 small computer that you can take with you wherever you go, and it sits on your lap or a table so you can use it

"She works on her laptop from a coffee shop."

"A rugged laptop is specifically designed to survive extreme conditions like dust"

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

"I took a photograph of the sunset."

"She keeps a photograph of her grandmother on the nightstand remembering the happy times they spent together baking cookies."

a period of time that is made up of twenty-four hours

"Today is a sunny day."

"A busy day feels easier when you start it with a clear plan."

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 someone in the morning

"Good morning, wake up, please."

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

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."

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."

used to show agreement or acceptance of a statement or request

"He agreed very well."

"She sings very well and has been taking vocal lessons since she was a little girl."

a woman who raises or gives birth to a child

"My mum makes the best apple pie."

"My mum makes the best apple pie and I look forward to eating it every year on my birthday."

the name we were given at birth that comes before our last name

"Her first name is Sarah."

"Her first name is Sarah but she prefers to be called by her middle name Elizabeth."

the name we share with our parents that follows our first name

"Write your surname here."

"Please write your full name including your surname on the application form before submitting it."

the number 2

"She bought two apples."

"Two independent studies confirmed the same findings on patient recovery rates."

the number 3

"She has three cats at home."

"The project was divided into three consecutive phases for better management."

the number 4

"There are four seasons in a year."

"The committee reviewed four separate proposals before reaching a unanimous decision."

the number 5

"I need five minutes."

"Five key indicators were used to evaluate the overall performance of the department."

the number 6

"The meeting starts at six."

"Six months of continuous data collection were required to validate the hypothesis."

the number 7

"There are seven days in a week."

"Seven distinct variables were identified as significant in the regression analysis."

the number 8

"She woke up at eight."

"Eight out of ten respondents expressed satisfaction with the new policy changes."

the number 9

"He scored nine points."

"There were nine students waiting outside the classroom, hoping to be the first to enter."

the number 10

"I have ten fingers."

"Ten percent of the profits will be donated to the local animal shelter."

a drink we make by soaking dried tea leaves in hot water

"She drank tea after dinner."

"The English tourists enjoyed a cup of hot tea with milk and sugar while sitting in a small cafe and watching the rain fall on the cobblestone street outside."

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."

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

"Too much sugar is unhealthy."

"She added sugar to her coffee."

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."

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 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 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."

a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket

"The watch is expensive."

"He checked his watch before the meeting."

the day that is happening right now

"Today is the first day of spring."

"Today is the first day of spring and the weather is finally warm enough to go outside without a coat."

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 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 word that means we agree or something is fine

"Is this ok?"

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

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."

very beautiful or attractive

"The view is lovely."

"The couple enjoyed a lovely picnic in the park, surrounded by beautiful scenery and warm sunshine."

a building where people live, especially as a family

"They bought a new house."

"The house has three bedrooms and a small garden."

an informal or intimate name for fathers, used especially by children or when talking to children

"My daddy is kind."

"The little girl ran to her daddy and gave him a big hug when he arrived home."

the word we call a person or thing

"What is your name?"

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

used when referring to a person or thing that was recently mentioned or one that is close in space or time

"I like this one."

"This particular issue requires immediate attention from all relevant stakeholders to prevent further complications."

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 when two or more things or people are together in a single place

"I live with my parents."

"I went to the beach with my friends and we swam in the ocean all day."

a word, sign, or symbol that represents a specific quantity or amount

"The number is high."

"The serial number on the device was scratched off making it impossible to register the product for warranty or verify its authenticity online."

the number 1

"I have one brother."

"Only one candidate met all the specified criteria for the senior position."

the most common language in the world, originating in England but also the official language of America, Canada, Australia, etc.

"I study english."

"Mastering english is crucial for international business and academic pursuits."