Unit 3 · New Headway Beginner Vocabulary List

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

"We drank coffee at nice cafe."

"She works from the local cafe every morning ordering a latte and using their wifi because her apartment internet connection is unreliable."

the work that we do regularly to earn money

"He found a new job."

"She applied for twenty different jobs online before she finally received a phone call inviting her to come in for an interview at a small marketing firm."

someone who drives a big vehicle, called a bus, that carries passengers from one place to another

"The bus driver greets every passenger."

"The bus driver greets every passenger and asks them to move to the back when the bus is full."

someone whose job involves driving a taxi and taking people to different places

"The taxi driver knows a shortcut through the side streets."

"The taxi driver knows a shortcut through the side streets and gets us to the airport on time."

someone who builds or repairs houses and buildings, often as a job

"The builder repaired the wall."

"The builder used sustainable materials like bamboo flooring and recycled insulation to construct an environmentally friendly house that consumes very little energy."

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

"The police officer stopped the car."

"The police officer asked the driver to step out of the car and perform a sobriety test because he suspected that the driver had been drinking alcohol."

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

"The receptionist greeted us politely."

"The receptionist asked every visitor to sign the logbook before allowing them to enter the restricted area of the building."

a man who does business activities like running a company

"The businessman signed the contract."

"The businessman negotiated the contract carefully because he knew that one wrong decision could cost his company millions."

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

"The teacher explained the lesson."

"The teacher wrote the math problem on the whiteboard and then asked the students to solve it on their own before she explained the correct answer."

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

"We booked a room in a five-star hotel."

"A capsule hotel is a unique type of lodging found mainly in Japan"

a woman who brings people food and drinks in restaurants, cafes, etc.

"The waitress took our order."

"The waitress was very kind and brought extra water."

someone who has been trained to care for injured or sick people, particularly in a hospital

"The nurse checked the patient's blood pressure."

"The nurse checked the patient's temperature and blood pressure before calling the doctor."

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."

someone especially a professional who plays football

"The famous footballer signs autographs for fans."

"The famous footballer signs autographs for fans and poses for photos outside the stadium."

someone who plays the sport of football as part of a team

"The football player scores the winning goal."

"The football player scores the winning goal and his teammates lift him onto their shoulders."

a group of players who play football together, following the sport's rules and aiming to score goals

"The football team celebrates their victory."

"The football team celebrates their victory and the captain hoists the trophy above his head."

a short way to say hello

"Hi, nice to meet you."

"Hi there! How are you doing on this beautiful sunny day today?"

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

"Time moves quickly."

"We should manage our time wisely if we want to succeed."

the number 40

"He is forty years old."

"The old house had forty rooms, each with its own unique charm."

used to wish a person success

"Good luck on your big exam today!"

"Good luck on your big exam today! I know you will do very well and pass."

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."

facts or knowledge related to a thing or person

"The information on the website is incorrect."

"The website provides useful information about local restaurants including menus prices and customer reviews."

the number used for calling someone's phone

"Please type your phone number."

"I saved her phone number in my contacts after the meeting."

someone who is a child and a female

"The girl laughed as she ran through the field of flowers."

"The little girl picked up her backpack and walked to school with her friends."

the place where someone lives or where something is sent

"Write your address here."

"The delivery company needs your address before sending the package."

to ask someone questions about a particular topic on the TV, radio, or for a newspaper

"I will interview her."

"The journalist will interview the celebrity about her upcoming movie premiere."

the person who is in charge of an aircraft and responsible for its operation and safety

"The captain flew the plane."

"The experienced captain ensured the aircraft's safe journey through turbulent weather conditions."

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

"The station is very busy."

"The train station was bustling with travelers carrying suitcases and looking at departure boards to find the platform for their specific train."

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

"The child is excited."

"The excited children could barely sleep on Christmas Eve because they were waiting for Santa to arrive."

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 this moment or time

"I am eating lunch right now."

"I am eating lunch right now so can I call you back later this afternoon when I am free?"

used to refer to every number, part, amount of something or a particular group

"All children like ice cream."

"All of the children were playing outside in the park when it started to rain."

in the most effective or desirable way

"She sings best in the choir."

"She sings best in the choir and everyone agrees that her voice is the most beautiful and powerful."

the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive

"What is its age?"

"The antique vase's impressive age was evident in its delicate craftsmanship and historical patina."

referring to two things together

"Both are good."

"Both of the delicious cakes were quickly devoured by the hungry guests at the birthday celebration."

last in a sequence or process

"This is the final chapter."

"The jury delivered their final verdict after hours of deliberation."

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

"He was first."

"As the first person to arrive at the scene, he immediately called for emergency services and provided assistance."

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."

emotionally feeling good or glad

"The child is happy."

"The happy couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a big party and all their friends."

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

"She is nervous."

"She felt nervous before her job interview because she really wanted the position and was afraid of failing."

being the one that is different, extra, or not included

"Do you have other sizes?"

"The other car parked too close to hers and she could not open her driver side door without hitting the door of the adjacent vehicle."

at a specific, immediate location

"Please sit here next to me."

"Please sit here next to me because there is an empty seat and I would like some company."

only relating or belonging to one person

"This is my personal opinion."

"This is my personal diary so please do not read it without asking me first."

either of two children born at the same time to the same mother

"My twin looks like me."

"The twin brothers were wearing the same shirt."

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

"My sister and I shared a room when we were small kids."

"My older sister always gives me good advice because she went through the same struggles when she was my age."

the seat we use for getting rid of bodily waste

"The toilet is clogged and needs fixing."

"The toilet overflowed because someone had flushed too much paper causing water to spill onto the bathroom floor and damage the wooden cabinets underneath."

to a great extent or degree

"The coffee is very hot."

"The coffee is very hot so be careful not to burn your tongue when you drink it."

in a way that is right or satisfactory

"You did well."

"She handled the difficult situation very well, maintaining her composure throughout the ordeal."