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Word/phraseLessonPagePart of SpeechPronunciationDefinitionExample sentence
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how1A6advhaʊused to ask or talk about the way in which something happens or is doneHow do you spell your name?
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how long1A6adv phrhaʊ ˈlɒŋused to ask or talk about an amount of timeHow long have you been learning English?
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how many1A6adv phrhaʊ ˈmeniused to ask or talk about an amount of somethingHow many students are in your class?
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what1A6pronwɒtused to ask for information or for someone’s opinionWhat is your name?
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what kind of1A6phrwɒt ˈkaɪnd əvused to ask or talk about a type of somethingWhat kind of music do you like to listen to?
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when1A6advwenat what timeWhen will the work be finished?
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where1A6advweəin or to which placeWhere do they live?
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which1A6pronwɪtʃused to ask or talk about one or more members of a group of people or things, when you are uncertain about it or about themWhich is the one you're looking for?
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who1A6pronhuːused to ask or talk about which person is involved, or what the name of a person isWho do you work for?
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whose1A6pronhuːzused to ask which person or people a particular thing belongs toWhose is this?
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why1A6advwaɪused to ask or talk about the reason for somethingWhy are you crying?
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take care of yourself1B8v phrteɪk ˈkeər əv jəˌselfto look after yourselfThe children are old enough to take care of themselves.
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take time off1B8v phrˌteɪk taɪm ˈɒfto give yourself time when you are officially allowed not to be at work or studyingHave you ever had to take time off for health reasons?
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plan your time well1B8v phrˌplæn jə taɪm ˈwelto think carefully about the time you have available, and decide how you will use itThe best way to succeed in these tests is to plan your time well.
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start again1B8v phrˌstɑːt əˈɡento stop doing what you are doing and begin doing it again in a better or different wayThis is the wrong colour. We'll have to start again.
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try new things1B8v phrˌtraɪ njuː ˈθɪŋzto do or use something that is different from what you normally do or useJen likes to try new things: she's just booked a kitesurfing weekend.
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ask a lot of questions1B8v phrˌɑːsk ə ˌlɒt əv ˈkwestʃnzto say a number of sentences or phrases that are used to ask for information or to test someone’s knowledgeThey asked me quite a lot of difficult questions about my job.
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have clear goals1B8v phrhæv ˌklɪə ˈɡəʊlzto be sure about the things that you hope to achieve in the futureWe have clear goals for what we want the company to achieve in the first three years.
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listen carefully 1B8v phrˌlɪsn ˈkeəfəlito pay close attention to what someone is saying or to a sound that you can hearThe whole class was listening carefully to the recording.
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take a break1C11v phrˌteɪk ə ˈbreɪkto give yourself a period of time when you stop working in order to rest, eat, etcAfter two hours, she took a break and switched on the radio.
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take a picture1C11v phrˌteɪk ə ˈpɪktʃəto take a photographI asked the waiter if he’d mind taking a picture of us.
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play cards1C11v phrpleɪ ˈkɑːdzto play a game using small pieces of thick stiff paper with numbers and signs or pictures on one side. There are 52 cards in a set.My grandpa taught me to play cards: his favourite game was whist.
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play video games1C11v phrpleɪ ˈvɪdiəʊ ˌɡeɪmzto play computer games in which you move images on a screen using electronic controlsI relax at the weekend by playing video games with my friends.
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watch TV1C11v phrˌwɒtʃ tiː ˈviːto look at television programmesThese days I usually watch TV on the internet.
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watch a film1C11v phrˌwɒtʃ ə ˈfɪlmto look at a story that is told using sound and moving pictures, shown at a cinema or on televisionThere's a documentary about whales, or would you prefer to watch a film?
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have a shower1C11v phrhæv ə ˈʃaʊəto wash your whole body by standing under a piece of equipment that sprays water onto youNick got out of bed and took a shower.
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have lunch1C11v phrhæv ˈlʌntʃto eat a meal in the middle of the dayThe directors are having lunch in a local Italian restaurant.
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start/finish work/school1C11v phrˌstɑːt/ˌfɪnɪʃ ˈwɜːk/ˈskuːlto begin/end the day at your place of work, or at the school you attendHarry finishes school early on Wednesdays.
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get up1C11phr vɡet ˈʌpto get out of your bed after sleepingWe didn’t get up until ten o'clock.
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get dressed1C11v phrɡet ˈdrestto put your clothes onI'll get dressed after breakfast.
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check your email1C11v phrˌtʃek jər ˈiːmeɪlto look at the messages people have sent you by computerThe first thing I do every morning is check my email.
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check social media1C11v phrˌtʃek ˌsəʊʃəl ˈmiːdiəto look at accounts you have signed up to that share information, opinions, images, videos, etc using the internetKatie checks social media at least six times an hour, even at work.
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spend time with friends/family1C11v phrspend ˌtaɪm wɪð ˈfrendz/ˈfæməlito use time doing things with particular peopleI want to spend more time with my family.
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get the bus to work/school1C VB136v phrɡet ðə ˌbʌs tə ˈwɜːk/ˈskuːlto travel to your place of work/school on a large vehicle that people pay to travel onGetting the bus to work is slower, but also cheaper.
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chat to your friends1C VB136v phrˌtʃæt tə jə ˈfrendzto talk to your friends in a friendly, informal way, especially about things that are not importantI'm enjoying my new job but I miss chatting to my friends.
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bake a cake/bread/biscuits1C VB136v phrˌbeɪk ə ˈkeɪk/ˈbred/ˈbɪskɪtsto cook bread/biscuits/a cake using dry heat, in an ovenMatt baked a cake for Joe's birthday.
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make a meal/breakfast/lunch/dinner1C VB136v phrˌmeɪk ə ˈmiːl/ˈbrekfəst/ˈlʌntʃ/ˈdɪnəto cook food for a particular time of dayMy dad usually cooks dinner, because my mum works late.
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go to the gym1C VB136v phrˌɡəʊ tə ðə ˈdʒɪmto go to a special building or room that has equipment for doing physical exerciseMy brother's been going to the gym because he's training to run a marathon.
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have a rest1C VB136v phrhæv ə ˈrestto give yourself a period of time when you are not doing anything tiring and you can relax or sleepTry to have a rest while the baby's asleep.
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do the housework1C VB136v phrˌduː ðə ˈhaʊswɜːkto do work to take care of a house, for example washing, cleaning, etcI spent all morning doing the housework.
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iron your clothes1C VB136v phrˌaɪən jə ˈkləʊðz, ˈkləʊzto make clothes smooth using an ironJake ironed his shirt before the interview.
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order pizza/a takeaway1C VB136v phrˌɔːdə ˈpiːtsə/ə ˈteɪkəweɪto make a telephone call to ask a shop/company to deliver a food made of thin flat round bread, baked with tomato, cheese and sometimes vegetables or meat on top so that you can eat it at home, or another type of mealI'm too tired to cook tonight. Shall we order a pizza?
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go online1C VB136v phrˌɡəʊ ɒnˈlaɪnto connect to other computers through the internetI'll go online and order the tickets.
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get ready for work/to go out1C VB136v phrɡet ˌredi fə ˈwɜːk/tə ɡəʊ ˈaʊtto prepare for a day at your job/a social event not at your homeIt takes her an hour to get ready for work every morning.
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brush your hair1C VB136v phrˌbrʌʃ jə ˈheəto make your hair smooth and tidy using a brushIt's a very windy day. I need to brush my hair again.
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go for a walk1C VB136v phrˌɡəʊ fər ə ˈwɔːkto make a journey by walking, especially for exercise or enjoymentLet’s go for a walk on the beach.
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go for a run1C VB136v phrˌɡəʊ fər ə ˈrʌnto spend a period of time runningShe usually goes for a run before breakfast.
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go for a drive1C VB136v phrˌɡəʊ fər ə ˈdraɪvto make a journey in a carWe went for a drive along the coast.
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stay in1C VB136phr vˌsteɪ ˈɪnto not leave the houseIt was raining, so we decided to stay in.
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afraid2A14adjəˈfreɪdfrightened because you think that you may get hurt or that something bad may happenSome old people are afraid of going out alone.
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angry2A14adjˈæŋɡrifeeling strong emotions which make you want to shout at someone or hurt them because they have behaved in an unfair, cruel, offensive, etc way, or because you think that a situation is unfair, unacceptable, etcI was angry because he hadn’t told me his plans.
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bored2A14adjbɔːdtired and impatient because you do not think something is interesting, or because you have nothing to doAfter a while, I got bored and left.
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excited 2A14adjɪkˈsaɪtədhappy, interested, or hopeful because something good has happened or will happenSteve flies home tomorrow – we’re all really excited.
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happy 2A14adjˈhæpihaving feelings of pleasure, for example because something good has happened to you or you are very satisfied with your lifeIt’s a lovely house and we’ve been very happy here.
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nervous2A14adjˈnɜːvəsworried or frightened about something, and unable to relaxShe was so nervous about her exams that she couldn’t sleep.
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relaxed2A14adjrɪˈlækstfeeling calm, comfortable, and not worried or annoyedI was feeling relaxed after my holiday.
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stressed2A14adjstrestso worried and tired that you cannot relaxThe pressure to complete this job by the end of the month is making him stressed.
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surprised2A14adjsəˈpraɪzdused to describe the feeling you have when something unexpected or unusual happensI bet she’ll be really surprised to see me.
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worried2A14adjˈwʌridunhappy because you keep thinking about a problem, or about something bad that might happenI'm really worried about my brother.
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exhausted2A VB137adjɪɡˈzɔːstədextremely tiredLooking after a baby on my own left me feeling totally exhausted.
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cheerful2A VB137adjˈtʃɪəflhappy, or behaving in a way that shows you are happyAnna's been a bit depressed but she’s feeling more cheerful today.
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annoyed2A VB137adjəˈnɔɪdslightly angryShe was annoyed with Duncan for forgetting to phone.
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calm2A VB137adjkɑːmrelaxed and quiet, not angry, nervous, or upsetI tried to stay calm and just ignore him.
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upset2A VB137adjʌpˈsetunhappy and worried because something unpleasant or disappointing has happenedShe’s still very upset about her uncle’s death.
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frightened 2A VB137adjˈfraɪtndfeeling afraidFrightened residents called the police as the gang started throwing bricks.
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miserable2A VB137adjˈmɪzrəblextremely unhappy, for example because you feel lonely, cold, or badly treatedI’ve been so miserable since Pat left me.
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worried2A VB137adjˈwʌridunhappy because you keep thinking about a problem, or about something bad that might happenThe family became increasingly worried about her safety.
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confident2A VB137adjˈkɒnfədntsure that you have the ability to do things well or deal with situations successfullyGeorge was very confident about his abilities as a writer.
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in 2015/2018/July2B16adv phrɪn ˌtwenti fɪfˈtiːn/ˌtwenti eɪˈtiːn/dʒʊˈlaɪtime expression used with years/monthsOur second son was born in 2015.
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last week/month/year/March2B16adv phrˌlɑːst ˈwiːk/ˈmʌnθ/ˈjɪə/ˈmɑːtʃtime expression used to describe the most recent or nearest to the present timeDid you see the game on TV last night?
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on 23 May 2017/Friday/my birthday2B16adv phrˌɒn ðə twenti θɜːd əv ˈmeɪ ˌtwenti sevnˈtiːn/ˈfraɪdi/maɪ ˈbɜːθdeɪtime expression used with dates/days of the week/special occasionsThis year, my birthday is on a Friday.
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six weeks/a few years ago2B16adv phrˌsɪks ˈwiːks/ə ˌfjuː ˈjɪəz əˌɡəʊtime expression used to show how far back in the past something happenedHer husband died 14 years ago.
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until 2015/2018/October2B16adv phrʌntɪl ˌtwenti fɪfˈtiːn/ˌtwenti eɪˈtiːn/ɒkˈtəʊbətime expression: if something happens until a particular time, it continues and then stops at that timeThe ticket is valid until March.
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when I was five/a child2B16adv phrˌwen aɪ wəz ˈfaɪv/ə ˈtʃaɪldtime expression: at or during the time that something happens or happenedWhen he was living in Japan, he played golf every weekend.
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delicious2C18adjdɪˈlɪʃəssomething that is delicious tastes very good, and you enjoy eating or drinking itThe apple pie is delicious with vanilla ice cream.
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dry2C18adjdraɪ(of wine, etc) not sweetThe sauce is made with dry sherry and herbs.
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creamy2C18adjˈkriːmithick and smooth like creamBeat the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
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fresh2C18adjfreʃfresh food has recently been picked or prepared, and is not frozen or preservedThe beans are fresh from the garden.
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hot 2C18adjhɒtfood that tastes hot has a burning taste because it contains strong spicesHe likes curries that are really hot.
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light2C18adjlaɪtfood or drink that is light either does not have a strong taste or does not make you feel full very quickly, for example because it does not contain very much fat, sugar, or alcoholThe lemon mousse was light and refreshing.
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plain 2C18adjpleɪnwithout anything added I prefer to eat fish plain, without any sauce.
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sour2C18adjsaʊəhaving a sharp acid taste, like the taste of a lemon or a fruit that is not ready to be eatenAdd a little honey if the lemon sauce is too sour.
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sweet2C18adjswiːtcontaining or having a taste like sugarThis tea is too sweet.
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burger2C VB137nˈbɜːɡəa flat round piece of finely cut beef, which is cooked and eaten, or one of these served in a bread bunDon't bother making dinner for us. We'll just get a burger at the football match.
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butter2C VB137nˈbʌtəa solid yellow food made from milk or cream that you spread on bread or use in cookingBreakfast was a small roll with butter.
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cereal2C VB137nˈsɪəriəla breakfast food made from grain and usually eaten with milkI usually have a bowl of cereal and a glass of orange juice for breakfast.
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chilli2C VB137nˈtʃɪlia small thin red or green pepper with a very strong hot tasteSmall chillies are usually more spicy than large ones.
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crisps2C VB137n plkrɪspsvery thin flat round pieces of potato that are cooked in oil and eaten cold We took some apples and a packet of crisps as a snack when we went cycling.
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fish2C VB137nfɪʃthe flesh of a fish used as foodOily fish is supposed to be good for you.
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fizzy drinks2C VB137n plˌfɪzi ˈdrɪŋkssweet non-alcoholic drinks with bubbles of gasMake sure you choose a sugar-free fizzy drink.
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grapes2C VB137n plɡreɪpsa number of small round green or purple fruits that grow together on a vineThey served cheese and grapes at the end of the meal.
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juice2C VB137ndʒuːsthe liquid that comes from fruit and vegetables, or a drink that is made from thisI'd like a chicken sandwich and a glass of apple juice, please.
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lamb2C VB137nlæmthe meat of a young sheepHe cooked spicy lamb and vegetables, served with yoghurt and pitta bread.
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mango2C VB137nˈmæŋɡəʊa tropical fruit with a thin skin and sweet yellow fleshI love the mango ice cream at our local Indian restaurant.
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mushroom2C VB137n plˈmʌʃrʊmzany of several kinds of fungus with stems and round tops, some of which can be eatenSam added sliced mushrooms to his pizza.
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salad2C VB137nˈsæləda mixture of raw vegetables, especially lettuce, cucumber and tomatoWould you like some salad with your pasta?
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steak2C VB137nsteɪkgood quality beef, or a large thick piece of any good quality red meatMy uncle cooked steaks for everyone using his new barbecue.
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yoghurt2C VB137nˈjɒɡəta thick liquid food that tastes slightly sour and is made from milkMaria eats cereal with yoghurt and fruit for breakfast.
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beautiful3A22adjˈbjuːtəflsomeone or something that is beautiful is extremely attractive to look atGrace Kelly was a very beautiful woman.