Unit 2 - Part 2 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

"The book is interesting."

"The interesting documentary about space exploration showed never before seen footage of astronauts walking on the moon and repairing satellites in orbit around the earth."

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

"We have different opinions."

"We have different opinions about politics but we still respect each other as friends."

a person who is studying at a school, university, or college

"The student asked a question."

"The student stayed after class to ask the teacher for extra help with the difficult math problems that she did not understand during the lesson."

a small, thin piece of bent wire or plastic used for holding together sheets of paper

"Use a paper clip."

"She couldn't find a stapler, so she used a paper clip to hold the important documents together."

a set of large folded sheets of paper with lots of stories, pictures, and information printed on them about things like sport, politic, etc., usually issued daily or weekly

"The newspaper arrived late."

"She read the newspaper at breakfast."

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

"She paid with a credit card."

"Using a credit card abroad can be risky if the bank charges high fees for international transactions."

a device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing

"I use headphones to listen to music."

"She put on her headphones and listened to music while studying for the difficult exam."

a small handheld device used to unlock and start the engine of a car

"He cannot find his car key anywhere."

"He cannot find his car key anywhere and is late for work because of the delay."

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."

used to politely answer someone who thanks us

"'Thank you so much.' — 'You are welcome!'"

"He responded with a warm you are welcome after staying late to help the new intern finish the report."

in a position at the front part of someone or something else or further forward than someone or something

"The car stopped in front of the house."

"Please park your car in front of the house and not on the grass."

in a position very close to someone or something

"Sit next to me."

"The small cafe was located next to the bustling market, attracting many shoppers with its aroma."

worthy of being approved or admired

"That is a great idea."

"The artist's innovative approach to painting was truly great and widely admired."

recently invented, made, etc.

"I need a new phone."

"The new smartphone had a better camera and a longer battery life than his old one which was three years old and very slow."

a specific design or version of a product (e.g., car, phone, appliance)

"This is a new model."

"The latest model of the smartphone boasts significantly improved camera capabilities and processing power."

a container in which goods can be stored and safely carried around

"Put it in the case."

"The valuable artifact was carefully placed inside a protective case for its journey to the museum."

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."

any document that shows someone's name and date of birth, typically with a photograph

"Show me your id."

"You will need to present a valid photo id to gain access to the restricted area."

a small bag that is used, particularly by women, to carry personal items

"Her purse is on the table."

"She carries her keys and money in her purse."

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

"We watched television last night."

"The family gathered around the television every evening to watch the news together and discuss current events before eating dinner."

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

"The ticket is expensive."

"Please keep your ticket until the end of the trip."

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

"The box is under the table."

"She opened the box carefully and found old photos."

used to refer to an object or person that is physically close to us

"This is my house."

"This is the best pizza I have ever eaten and I will definitely come back again."

to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order

"Can you spell your name?"

"Can you please spell your last name for me because I want to write it down correctly."

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

"Maybe we can go."

"Maybe we can go to the cinema tomorrow if you are free and there are good movies playing."

a type of small bag in or on clothing, used for carrying small things such as money, keys, etc.

"The pocket is empty."

"He put the coins in his pocket."

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

"People wait for the bus patiently."

"The impatient customers had to wait nearly an hour for their food because the restaurant was extremely busy and understaffed that evening."

each of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds

"Wait a minute"

"Wait a minute I will be right back and then we can continue our conversation."

used to show that something exists or happens inside a space or area

"She lives in London."

"She lives in a small apartment near the city center with her two cats."

at the rear, far side, or back side of something

"The cat is hiding behind the sofa."

"The cat is hiding behind the sofa because it is scared of the loud thunder outside."

in contact with and upheld by a surface

"The book is on the table."

"The book is on the table next to the lamp and the coffee cup."

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

"The book is under table."

"The hidden treasure was buried deep under the old oak tree."