Unit 14 - Part 1 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

an enjoyable or exciting experience or period of time

"We had a good time at the beach."

"We had a good time at the beach and the kids built sandcastles while we watched the sunset."

to say, write, or take action in response to a question or situation

"Answer the question honestly."

"Please answer the phone because it has been ringing for several minutes and nobody else is available."

to look for and buy different things from stores or websites

"Shop for clothes now."

"I plan to shop for groceries at the farmer's market this Saturday to get the freshest produce available."

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."

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

"You must decide your future path."

"After weeks of research she finally decided which university to attend for her graduate studies."

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

"We invited them to our party."

"We should invite our neighbors to the party because they are very friendly and nice people."

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 decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

"Choose your words very carefully."

"You must choose between two difficult options but remember that both paths have their own advantages."

a digital message that is sent from one person to another person or group of people using a system called email

"Send an email now."

"Please check your email inbox for the confirmation message regarding your recent online purchase."

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

"Clean your room every week."

"I need to clean my room this weekend because it is very messy and disorganized."

a building where people live, especially as a family

"They bought a new house."

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

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun

"We do our best."

"She always tries to do her homework thoroughly before the class starts each morning."

clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

"The laundry is still wet."

"She did the laundry before lunch."

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."

a store selling food and household items

"Go to the grocery."

"She stopped at the local grocery store to pick up fresh produce and dairy products."

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 clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

"Wash your hands before eating."

"Please wash your hands before dinner because we just came from the garden."

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 do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

"I work hard every day."

"She decided to work on improving her language skills by immersing herself in the local culture."

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."

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

"I am very busy."

"She had a busy schedule filled with meetings, deadlines, and client calls, leaving her with very little personal time."

to remain in a particular place

"Please stay here."

"We decided to stay at home and watch a movie instead of going out."

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."

used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

"This is a cat."

"The ancient artifact is believed to be a ceremonial dagger used by royalty."

to start or grow to be

"She wants to become a teacher."

"He wants to become a pilot when he grows up and fly airplanes all over the world."

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

"They plan to build a house."

"The construction crew will build a new bridge across the river to reduce traffic congestion during rush hour."

to move toward a location that the speaker considers to be close or relevant to them

"Come here right now."

"Please come to my party on Saturday night because all of our friends will be there."

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

"He can draw well."

"The artist decided to draw a detailed sketch of the ancient ruins, focusing on the intricate architectural lines."

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 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."

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 experience a particular emotion

"I feel very sad."

"He felt a surge of relief when he finally found his lost wallet on the street."

to receive or come to have something

"I get a present."

"She was thrilled to finally get the promotion she had been working towards for so long."

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

"Give me the book."

"My grandmother gave me a beautiful watch for my birthday and I wear it every day."

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 attach something to a higher point so that it is supported from above and can swing freely

"Please hang the picture."

"She decided to hang the ornate chandelier from the center of the high ceiling."

to hold or own something

"I have a book."

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

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

"Can you hear the dog?"

"Can you hear the gentle rain tapping on the roof? It's quite soothing."

to have in your hands or arms

"Hold my hand tightly."

"Please hold the door open for me as I have my hands full with groceries."

to have some information about something

"I know the answer to that."

"I have known my best friend since we were five years old and we have shared many wonderful memories together."