Unit 1 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

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 family, parents, or siblings

"Please write your last name."

"The teacher asked each student to write their first name and last name at the top of the test paper before answering any questions."

a familiar or humorous name given to someone that is connected with their real name, appearance, or with something they have done

"His nickname is "Bear"."

"Many of her friends affectionately call her 'Sparky' because of her energetic personality."

(first-person singular possessive determiner) of or belonging to the speaker or writer

"This is my car."

"My mother taught me to always be honest and kind to other people no matter what."

(second-person possessive determiner) of or belonging to the person or people being spoken or written to

"Is this your phone?"

"Is this your first time visiting this city or have you been here before?"

a formal title for a married woman

"Mrs Brown made delicious cakes for the school fair every year."

"Mrs Williams invited all the children in the neighborhood to her birthday party."

a title used before a woman's surname or full name as a form of address without indicating her marital status

"Please write to Ms. Smith."

"The email was addressed to Ms. Evans, the head of the marketing department."

a formal title for an unmarried woman

"Miss Smith is here."

"Miss Eleanor Vance politely requested assistance from the hotel concierge."

used to inquire information about someone or something

"How about this book?"

"How about we explore the ancient ruins tomorrow morning instead of visiting the crowded museum again."

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."

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."

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 or say goodbye in the evening

"Good evening, welcome to my home."

"Good evening! Welcome to our home. Please come inside and sit."

(subjective first-person singular pronoun) used by the speaker to refer to themselves when they are the subject of the sentence

"I want to go."

"I have decided to pursue a career in medicine because I want to help people and make a difference."

(subjective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to a female human or animal that was already mentioned or one that is easy to identify

"She reads every night."

"She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of renewable energy."

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."

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."

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."

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."

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

"Mathematics is difficult."

"Mathematics is not just about numbers it teaches logical thinking and problem solving skills that are useful in many everyday situations beyond the classroom."

a formal title for a man

"Mr Smith was our kind and funny neighbor for many years."

"Mr Johnson has been teaching mathematics at our local high school for over twenty years."

a name that is used to describe someone's position or status

"The title is very short."

"Please write the title at the top of the page so the document looks organized and professional."

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."

the word we call a person or thing

"What is your name?"

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

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 word we use to say we feel bad about something

"Sorry, I broke your phone."

"Sorry, I did not mean to break your favorite cup. It was an accident."

(third-person singular possessive determiner) of or belonging to a man or boy who has already been mentioned or is easy to identify

"That is his car."

"His dedication to mastering the complex subject matter was evident in his consistently high academic performance."

(third-person singular possessive determiner) of or belonging to a female human or animal that was previously mentioned or one that is easy to identify

"This is her coat."

"Her contribution to the team's success was invaluable, providing critical insights and support throughout the process."

exceptionally large in degree or amount

"A great amount of effort was needed."

"The great thing about living in this city is that there are so many parks museums and restaurants to explore every single weekend."

a short way to say thank you

"Thanks for the nice gift."

"Thanks a lot for everything you have done for me today, really."

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."

to a degree that is high but not very high

"The dress is pretty expensive."

"The dress is pretty expensive but I like it so much that I decided to buy it anyway."

having a quality that is satisfying

"The movie is good."

"The good news made everyone happy and they celebrated by opening a bottle of champagne and toasting to the future together."

having an acceptable or desirable quality or level

"The food is ok."

"The hotel accommodations were satisfactory, providing an ok experience for our short stay."

said before asking someone a question, as a way of politely getting their attention

"Excuse me, may I ask?"

"Excuse me, could you please direct me to the nearest train station?"

at a place that is not where the speaker is

"The store is there."

"The store is over there on the corner so you can walk there in about five minutes."

(second-person pronoun) used for referring to the one or the people we are writing or talking to

"You should go now."

"You must complete all assigned readings before attending the lecture to fully grasp the complex concepts discussed."

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."

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."

students as a whole that are taught together

"The class is noisy."

"The entire class gathered in the auditorium for the special guest speaker's presentation."

used to show one's agreement

"Right, I agree."

"Right, I understand your point completely and agree with your proposed solution."

the study of past events, especially as a subject in school or university

"History is my favorite subject."

"We studied the history of our country."

the number 0

"There are zero mistakes in her work."

"The probability of a zero-sum outcome in this negotiation is considered negligible."

the number 1

"I have one brother."

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

a short way to say goodbye

"Bye, have a good day."

"Bye for now. I will talk to you later tonight. Do not forget."

the day that will come after today ends

"The report is due tomorrow morning."

"The report is due tomorrow morning and I have not finished writing the conclusion yet."

to undergo or experience something

"We have a problem."

"The nation had to have a period of national mourning following the tragic event."

used to show that a statement about one thing or person also applies to another

"I like pizza, too."

"She found the exam surprisingly easy, and I did too, thankfully."