impress /ɪmˈpres/
(verb) if a person or thing impresses you, you admire them or it
Example: I was impressed with how quickly they delivered our lunch
(verb) if a person or thing impresses you, you admire them or it
Example: I was impressed with how quickly they delivered our lunch
optional /ˈɑːpʃənl/
(adjective) that you can choose to do or have if you want to
Example: Check this box if you wish to have this optional insurance
(adjective) that you can choose to do or have if you want to
Example: Check this box if you wish to have this optional insurance
divide /dɪˈvaɪd/
(verb) to separate into parts; to make something separate into parts
Example: The music class was evenly divided between those who liked country and western music and those who do not
(verb) to separate into parts; to make something separate into parts
Example: The music class was evenly divided between those who liked country and western music and those who do not
separate /ˈseprət/
(adjective) forming a unit by itself; not joined to something else
Example: I try to keep meat separate from other food in the fridge.
(adjective) forming a unit by itself; not joined to something else
Example: I try to keep meat separate from other food in the fridge.
population /ˌpɑːpjuˈleɪʃn/
(noun) all the people who live in a particular area, city or country; the total number of people who live there
Example: What is the population of your country?
(noun) all the people who live in a particular area, city or country; the total number of people who live there
Example: What is the population of your country?
climate /ˈklaɪmət/
(noun) the regular pattern of weather conditions of a particular place
Example: Viet Nam has a tropical climate.
(noun) the regular pattern of weather conditions of a particular place
Example: Viet Nam has a tropical climate.
outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
(verb) to give a description of the main facts or points involved in something
Example: You'd better write down the outline of the essay.
(verb) to give a description of the main facts or points involved in something
Example: You'd better write down the outline of the essay.
religion /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
(noun) the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader
Example: Christianity, Islam and Judaism are known as Abrahamic religions.
(noun) the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader
Example: Christianity, Islam and Judaism are known as Abrahamic religions.
region /ˈriːdʒən/
(noun) a large area of land, usually without exact limits or borders
Example: She comes from a mountainous region.
(noun) a large area of land, usually without exact limits or borders
Example: She comes from a mountainous region.
pray /preɪ/
(verb) to speak to God, especially to give thanks or ask for help
Example: I pray for peace all over the world.
(verb) to speak to God, especially to give thanks or ask for help
Example: I pray for peace all over the world.
official /əˈfɪʃl/
(adjective) agreed to, said, done, etc. by somebody who is in a position of authority
Example: Palace officials are refusing to comment on the royal divorce.
(adjective) agreed to, said, done, etc. by somebody who is in a position of authority
Example: Palace officials are refusing to comment on the royal divorce.
partner /ˈpɑːrtnər/
(noun) a person that you are doing an activity with, such as dancing or playing a game
Example: Practice the dialogue with a partner.
(noun) a person that you are doing an activity with, such as dancing or playing a game
Example: Practice the dialogue with a partner.
tropical /ˈtrɑːpɪkl/
(adjective) coming from, found in or typical of the tropics
Example: Vietnam has a tropical climate with four seasons in a year.
(adjective) coming from, found in or typical of the tropics
Example: Vietnam has a tropical climate with four seasons in a year.
Currency /ˈkɜːrənsi/
(noun) the system of money that a country uses
Example: We use different currencies in here.
(noun) the system of money that a country uses
Example: We use different currencies in here.
Buddhism /ˈbuːdɪzəm/
(noun) an Indian religion widely followed in Asia, based on the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama (or Buddha)
Example: Buddhism is the dominant religion in Thailand.
(noun) an Indian religion widely followed in Asia, based on the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama (or Buddha)
Example: Buddhism is the dominant religion in Thailand.
primary school /ˈpraɪmeri skuːl/
(noun) a school for children between the ages of 4 or 5 and 11
Example: Children at primary schools have to study English as a compulsory subject.
(noun) a school for children between the ages of 4 or 5 and 11
Example: Children at primary schools have to study English as a compulsory subject.
secondary school /ˈsekənderi skuːl/
(noun) a school for young people between the ages of 11 and 16 or 18
Example: We all go to the secondary school in town.
(noun) a school for young people between the ages of 11 and 16 or 18
Example: We all go to the secondary school in town.
ethnic /ˈeθnɪk/
(adjective) connected with or belonging to a group of people that share a cultural tradition
Example: Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups with a population of 86 million people.
(adjective) connected with or belonging to a group of people that share a cultural tradition
Example: Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups with a population of 86 million people.
pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
(noun) a person who is the first to study and develop a particular area of knowledge, culture, etc. that other people then continue to develop
Example: He was a pioneer in the field of archaeology.
(noun) a person who is the first to study and develop a particular area of knowledge, culture, etc. that other people then continue to develop
Example: He was a pioneer in the field of archaeology.
soccer /ˈsɑːkər/
(noun) a game played by two teams of 11 players, using a round ball which players kick up and down the playing field. Teams try to kick the ball into the other team’s goal.
Example: We usually play soccer after school.
(noun) a game played by two teams of 11 players, using a round ball which players kick up and down the playing field. Teams try to kick the ball into the other team’s goal.
Example: We usually play soccer after school.
pen pal /ˈpen pæl/
(noun) a person that you make friends with by writing letters or emails, often somebody you have never met
Example: Next week, I am going to visit my pen pal in England.
(noun) a person that you make friends with by writing letters or emails, often somebody you have never met
Example: Next week, I am going to visit my pen pal in England.
keep in touch /kiːp ɪn tʌtʃ/
(v. phr.)
Example: We have kept in touch for a long time.
(v. phr.)
Example: We have kept in touch for a long time.
depend /dɪˈpend/
(verb) according to
Example: I might not go. It depends on how tired I am.
(verb) according to
Example: I might not go. It depends on how tired I am.
ASEAN /ˈæsiæn/
(abbreviation) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Example: Vietnam joined ASEAN in 1995.
(abbreviation) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Example: Vietnam joined ASEAN in 1995.
compulsory /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
(adjective) that must be done because of a law or a rule
Example: Some people think that students in high schools should study music as a compulsory school subject.
(adjective) that must be done because of a law or a rule
Example: Some people think that students in high schools should study music as a compulsory school subject.
correspond /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/
(verb) to be the same as or match something
Example: How often do you correspond?
(verb) to be the same as or match something
Example: How often do you correspond?
federation /ˌfedəˈreɪʃn/
(noun) a country consisting of a group of individual states that have control over their own affairs but are controlled by a central government for national decisions, etc.
Example: The United States is a federation of 50 individual states.
(noun) a country consisting of a group of individual states that have control over their own affairs but are controlled by a central government for national decisions, etc.
Example: The United States is a federation of 50 individual states.
ghost /ɡəʊst/
(noun) the spirit of a dead person that a living person believes they can see or hear
Example: She was afraid of ghosts when she was a child.
(noun) the spirit of a dead person that a living person believes they can see or hear
Example: She was afraid of ghosts when she was a child.
Hinduism /ˈhɪnduːɪzəm/
(noun) the main religion of India and Nepal which includes the worship of one or more gods and belief in reincarnation
Example: Hinduism is one of the religions in Malaysia.
(noun) the main religion of India and Nepal which includes the worship of one or more gods and belief in reincarnation
Example: Hinduism is one of the religions in Malaysia.
in addition (to smt) /i
(preposition)
Example: In addition to beautiful sightseeing, Hanoi is famous for its food.
(preposition)
Example: In addition to beautiful sightseeing, Hanoi is famous for its food.
Islam /ˈɪzlɑːm/
(noun) the Muslim religion, based on belief in one God and revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah
Example: Islam was created by Muhammad.
(noun) the Muslim religion, based on belief in one God and revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah
Example: Islam was created by Muhammad.
Malay /məˈleɪ/
(noun) the language of the Malay people of Malaysia and Indonesia
Example: Malay is widely spoken in this country.
(noun) the language of the Malay people of Malaysia and Indonesia
Example: Malay is widely spoken in this country.
mausoleum /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/
(noun) a special building made to hold the dead body of an important person or the dead bodies of a family
Example: Uncle Ho's mausoleum was built in the 1960s.
(noun) a special building made to hold the dead body of an important person or the dead bodies of a family
Example: Uncle Ho's mausoleum was built in the 1960s.
monster /ˈmɑːnstər/
(noun) (in stories) an imaginary creature that is very large, ugly and frightening
Example: The man said that he saw a giant monster yesterday.
(noun) (in stories) an imaginary creature that is very large, ugly and frightening
Example: The man said that he saw a giant monster yesterday.
mosque /mɑːsk/
(noun) a building where Muslims go to worship (= praise God)
Example: We don't see any mosque in this area.
(noun) a building where Muslims go to worship (= praise God)
Example: We don't see any mosque in this area.
prehistoric monsters /priːhɪˈstɒrɪk 'mɒnstəz/
(noun)
Example: I am curious about the prehistoric monsters.
(noun)
Example: I am curious about the prehistoric monsters.
puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/
(noun) a model of a person or an animal that can be made to move, for example by pulling strings attached to parts of its body or by putting your hand inside it. A puppet with strings is also called a marionette .
Example: The puppets are made of wood and then painted.
(noun) a model of a person or an animal that can be made to move, for example by pulling strings attached to parts of its body or by putting your hand inside it. A puppet with strings is also called a marionette .
Example: The puppets are made of wood and then painted.
ringgit /ˈrɪŋgɪt/
(noun)
Example: The ringgit is the basic monetary unit of Malaysia.
(noun)
Example: The ringgit is the basic monetary unit of Malaysia.
soccer hooligan /ˈsɒkə ˈhuːlɪg(ə)n/
(noun)
Example: Soccer hooligans have ruined a lot of matches.
(noun)
Example: Soccer hooligans have ruined a lot of matches.
soccer violence /ˈsɒkə ˈvaɪəl(ə)ns/
(noun)
Example: We are faced with spreading soccer violence.
(noun)
Example: We are faced with spreading soccer violence.
Tamil /ˈtæmɪl/
(adjective) belonging to or connected with a people living in Tamil Nadu in southern India and in Sri Lanka; in or connected with the language of these people
Example: Tamil is spoken in Southern India.
(adjective) belonging to or connected with a people living in Tamil Nadu in southern India and in Sri Lanka; in or connected with the language of these people
Example: Tamil is spoken in Southern India.
take turns /teɪk tɜːnz/
(v. phr.)
Example: We took turns driving home.
(v. phr.)
Example: We took turns driving home.
vs (= versus) /ˈvəːsəs/
(preposition)
Example: Today there is a Manchester versus Liverpool match.
(preposition)
Example: Today there is a Manchester versus Liverpool match.