market /ˈmɑːrkɪt/
(noun) an occasion when people buy and sell goods; the open area or building where they meet to do this
Example: The market for brightly colored clothing was brisk last year, but it's moving sluggishly this year
(noun) an occasion when people buy and sell goods; the open area or building where they meet to do this
Example: The market for brightly colored clothing was brisk last year, but it's moving sluggishly this year
busy /ˈbɪzi/
(adjective) having a lot to do; perhaps not free to do something else because you are working on something
Example: Alfred was busy getting ready for his vacation
(adjective) having a lot to do; perhaps not free to do something else because you are working on something
Example: Alfred was busy getting ready for his vacation
new /nuː/
(adjective) not existing before; recently made, invented, introduced, etc.
Example: This toothbrush is new.
(adjective) not existing before; recently made, invented, introduced, etc.
Example: This toothbrush is new.
miss /mɪs/
(verb) to be or arrive too late for something
Example: Good morning, Miss Sarah.
(verb) to be or arrive too late for something
Example: Good morning, Miss Sarah.
later /ˈleɪtər/
(adverb) at a time in the future; after the time you are talking about
Example: See you later.
(adverb) at a time in the future; after the time you are talking about
Example: See you later.
still /stɪl/
(adverb) continuing until a particular point in time and not finishing
Example: I'm still hungry.
(adverb) continuing until a particular point in time and not finishing
Example: I'm still hungry.
why /waɪ/
(adverb) used in questions to ask the reason for or purpose of something
Example: Why is Hoa sad?
(adverb) used in questions to ask the reason for or purpose of something
Example: Why is Hoa sad?
different /ˈdɪfrənt/
(adjective) not the same as somebody/something; not like somebody/something else
Example: It's very different to what I'm used to
(adjective) not the same as somebody/something; not like somebody/something else
Example: It's very different to what I'm used to
pretty /ˈprɪti/
(adverb) to some extent; fairly
Example: The house has four bedrooms, so it's pretty big.
(adverb) to some extent; fairly
Example: The house has four bedrooms, so it's pretty big.
what /wʌt/
(pronoun, determiner) used in questions to ask for particular information about somebody/something
Example: What is your favorite book?
(pronoun, determiner) used in questions to ask for particular information about somebody/something
Example: What is your favorite book?
who /huː/
(pronoun) used in questions to ask about the name, identity or function of one or more people
Example: Who is this?
(pronoun) used in questions to ask about the name, identity or function of one or more people
Example: Who is this?
survey /ˈsɜːrveɪ/
(noun) an investigation of the opinions, behaviour, etc. of a particular group of people, which is usually done by asking them questions
Example: According to our survey, Harry Potter is one of the favourite films of teenagers.
(noun) an investigation of the opinions, behaviour, etc. of a particular group of people, which is usually done by asking them questions
Example: According to our survey, Harry Potter is one of the favourite films of teenagers.
where /wer/
(adverb) in or to what place or situation
Example: Where is your white shirt?
(adverb) in or to what place or situation
Example: Where is your white shirt?
movie /ˈmuːvi/
(noun) a series of moving pictures recorded with sound that tells a story, watched at a movie theater or on a television or other device
Example: I like watching movies very much.
(noun) a series of moving pictures recorded with sound that tells a story, watched at a movie theater or on a television or other device
Example: I like watching movies very much.
transport /ˈtrænspɔːrt/
(noun) a system for carrying people or goods from one place to another using vehicles, roads, etc.
Example: The bicycle is a cheap and efficient means of transport.
(noun) a system for carrying people or goods from one place to another using vehicles, roads, etc.
Example: The bicycle is a cheap and efficient means of transport.
far /fɑːr/
(adverb) a long distance away
Example: My house is far from my school.
(adverb) a long distance away
Example: My house is far from my school.
distance /ˈdɪstəns/
(noun) the amount of space between two places or things
Example: What's the distance between New York and California?
(noun) the amount of space between two places or things
Example: What's the distance between New York and California?
means /miːnz/
(noun) an action, an object or a system by which a result is achieved; a way of achieving or doing something
Example: The telephone is a means of communication.
(noun) an action, an object or a system by which a result is achieved; a way of achieving or doing something
Example: The telephone is a means of communication.
fine /faɪn/
(adjective) in good health
Example: I am fine.
(adjective) in good health
Example: I am fine.
classmate /ˈklæsmeɪt/
(noun) a person who is or was in the same class as you at school or college
Example: Kim, Nick, Sam and Ken are in class 11B. They are classmates.
(noun) a person who is or was in the same class as you at school or college
Example: Kim, Nick, Sam and Ken are in class 11B. They are classmates.
family name /ˈfæməli neɪm/
(noun) the part of your name that shows which family you belong to
Example: His family name is Smith.
(noun) the part of your name that shows which family you belong to
Example: His family name is Smith.
bus stop /ˈbʌs stɑːp/
(noun) a place at the side of a road that is marked with a sign, where buses stop
Example: You can take a bus at any bus stop.
(noun) a place at the side of a road that is marked with a sign, where buses stop
Example: You can take a bus at any bus stop.
how /haʊ/
(adverb) in what way or manner
Example: How do you feel?
(adverb) in what way or manner
Example: How do you feel?
how far /ˈhaʊ fɑːr/
Example: How far is it from your house to the nearest hospital?
Example: How far is it from your house to the nearest hospital?
how old /ˈhaʊ əʊld/
Example: How old is your father?
Example: How old is your father?
lunchroom /ˈlʌntʃruːm/
(noun) a large room in a school or office where people eat lunch
Example: I'm sitting in the lunchroom of the Amsterdam high school.
(noun) a large room in a school or office where people eat lunch
Example: I'm sitting in the lunchroom of the Amsterdam high school.
middle name /ˌmɪdl ˈneɪm/
(noun) a name that comes between your first name and your family name
Example: My middle name’s Ngoc.
(noun) a name that comes between your first name and your family name
Example: My middle name’s Ngoc.
nice /naɪs/
(adjective) pleasant or attractive
Example: Have a nice day!
(adjective) pleasant or attractive
Example: Have a nice day!
parent /ˈperənt/
(noun) a person’s father or mother
Example: He's still living with his parents.
(noun) a person’s father or mother
Example: He's still living with his parents.
unhappy /ʌnˈhæpi/
(adjective) not happy; sad
Example: I didn't realize but he was deeply unhappy at that time.
(adjective) not happy; sad
Example: I didn't realize but he was deeply unhappy at that time.