Unit 4 · New Headway Beginner Vocabulary List

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

"Their apartment is on the third floor."

"Their small apartment may not be very big but it feels cozy and comfortable with warm decorations."

a building or place that sells goods or services

"The corner shop sells milk and newspapers."

"The corner shop sells milk and newspapers and is open from early morning until late at night."

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

"We arrived at the airport two hours early."

"We arrived at the airport three hours before our flight to have enough time to check our bags and go through security."

a woman who does business activities like running a company or participating in trade

"The businesswoman spoke confidently."

"As a successful businesswoman she travels to at least four different countries every month for meetings and conferences."

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

"The chef prepared a delicious meal."

"The chef prepared a seven course tasting menu that showcased his unique culinary vision and technical skill."

the leader of a school, responsible for managing and guiding the school

"The head teacher announces a new school policy."

"The head teacher announces a new school policy and explains the reasons for the change."

a room that students are taught in, particularly in a college, school, or university

"The classroom is quiet."

"Our classroom has a whiteboard and many desks."

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

"The university has a large library."

"She studies at a university in London."

a small card that contains contact information for a person or company, used to share and promote professional connections

"Business card shares contact information."

"A business card is a small card printed with a person's name and company contact information."

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

"Charity helps people in need."

"He donated a large sum of money to charity choosing to support organizations that provide clean drinking water to communities in developing countries."

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

"She plays tennis every Sunday."

"We watched a tennis match on television."

a series of rhythmical movements performed to a particular type of music

"The dance was graceful."

"The traditional dance performed at the festival tells the story of the harvest season."

‌the act of moving our body to music; a set of movements performed to music

"They were dancing at the party."

"The couple was dancing closely at the wedding reception ignoring everyone else in the room."

known by a lot of people

"He is a famous singer."

"The famous actor was recognized everywhere he went and fans often asked him for autographs and selfies even when he was trying to eat dinner in peace."

an online friend or correspondent with whom one communicates primarily through electronic means, such as email or online messaging

"She has an e-pal in Australia."

"She has an e pal in Australia and they exchange emails every week about their daily lives."

a man that you love and are in a relationship with

"Her boyfriend gave her flowers for her birthday yesterday."

"A boyfriend is a male romantic partner in a committed but typically non-marital relationship"

having a lot of value

"This is important."

"It is very important to drink enough water every day because dehydration can cause serious health problems over time."

a region in northeastern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, with a unique history, culture, and its own government

"Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom."

"Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom and its capital city is Belfast."

a group of humans

"The people in the crowd cheered when the band came on."

"Many people gathered in the town square to celebrate the annual summer festival."

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."

someone who is a child and a male

"A little boy played happily with his dog in the sunny park."

"The young boy dreamed of becoming an astronaut and exploring distant planets one day."

a person's female child

"Their daughter learned to read before she even started school."

"Their daughter graduated from medical school last spring and is now working as a resident at the city's largest hospital."

the man you are officially married to

"Her husband works as an engineer."

"The loving husband always remembered his wife's birthday with a special gift."

a child's female parent

"Her mother held her hand when she felt scared."

"My mother always makes the best chocolate chip cookies in the neighborhood."

our mother or our father

"A parent must take good care of their child."

"Every child needs a loving parent to guide them through life's challenges."

the lady you are officially married to

"His wife is a doctor at the big city hospital."

"His wife supported him through all of his difficult career changes."

people or things in large numbers or amounts

"She has a lot of friends."

"There are a lot of interesting places to visit in this city so bring your camera."

the place that we live in, usually with our family

"I am going home."

"After a long day at the office, I can't wait to relax at home with my family."

to do a job or task, usually for a company or organization, in order to receive money

"She works at a bank."

"He works at a hospital downtown as a nurse in the emergency room."

a place where children learn things from teachers

"The school is near my house."

"We walk to school every morning."

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."

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

"He attends college."

"After completing high school, she plans to attend a prestigious college to study computer science."

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

"The competition was intense."

"The competition was fierce but she managed to win first place by staying calm and focusing only on her own performance."

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

"This puzzle is hard."

"The advanced calculus problem proved to be incredibly hard for most of the students in the class."

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

"He showed great interest."

"Her burgeoning interest in astronomy led her to join a local stargazing club."

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

"I really like chocolate ice cream."

"Most children like to eat ice cream on hot summer days because it helps them cool down quickly."

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

"He is a big fan."

"As a devoted fan of the artist, she had attended every concert on the tour."

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

"He is very rich."

"The entrepreneur became incredibly rich after successfully launching several innovative technology companies."

able to make people laugh

"The joke is funny."

"The funny comedian told jokes about his family and his childhood and the audience laughed so hard that some people had tears in their eyes."

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

"This is new fashion."

"The latest fashion trends often emerge from runway shows and quickly influence what people wear globally."

someone we like and trust

"My best friend and I play football every weekend."

"A friend is a person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection and trust"

the very strong emotion we have for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

"Their love for each other was obvious to all."

"A mother's love for her child is one of the most powerful and unconditional forces in nature."

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Turkey

"I like turkish food."

"The museum displayed a fascinating collection of ancient turkish pottery and textiles."

anything that is in written form

"Read the text."

"The professor asked the students to read the text carefully before class and highlight any difficult vocabulary words."

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."

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

"She is a happy child."

"The young child demonstrated remarkable resilience despite facing numerous adversities in life."

still in the earlier stages of life

"My sister is young."

"The young couple bought their first house together and spent the entire weekend painting the walls and arranging their new furniture inside."

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children

"Our family eats dinner together at six every evening."

"The entire family gathered together for a joyous holiday celebration."

a man who shares a mother and father with us

"His older brother helped him learn to kick the ball."

"My brother and I used to build elaborate forts in the backyard."

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."

a child's male parent

"My father taught me how to ride a bike."

"Her father taught her how to ride a bicycle when she was very young."

a person's male child

"Her son joined the army when he turned eighteen years old."

"Their son graduated from university and started working at a technology company."

an animal with a tail and four legs that we keep as a pet and is famous for its sense of loyalty

"The dog barked loudly."

"Their dog is friendly and always greets visitors at the door."

a description of a process or system that is simplified to demonstrate how it works under specific circumstances, especially in mathematics

"It is a model."

"The mathematical model accurately predicted the complex weather patterns over the next decade."

to hold or own something

"I have a book."

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

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

"The food is traditional."

"The traditional wedding ceremony included customs that had been passed down through generations of the family."