practice /ˈpræktɪs/
(noun) doing an activity or training regularly so that you can improve your skill; the time you spend doing this
Example: Bill practiced answering the telephone until he was satisfied
(noun) doing an activity or training regularly so that you can improve your skill; the time you spend doing this
Example: Bill practiced answering the telephone until he was satisfied
remember /rɪˈmembər/
(verb) to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the past
Example: I will remember the combination to the safe without writing it down
(verb) to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the past
Example: I will remember the combination to the safe without writing it down
draw /drɔː/
(verb) to make pictures, or a picture of something, with a pencil, pen or chalk (but not paint)
Example: Matthew was drawn to a career in cooking
(verb) to make pictures, or a picture of something, with a pencil, pen or chalk (but not paint)
Example: Matthew was drawn to a career in cooking
choose /tʃuːz/
(verb) to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available
Example: Alan chooses to read The New York Times over the Wall Street Journal
(verb) to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available
Example: Alan chooses to read The New York Times over the Wall Street Journal
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.
we /wi/
(pronoun) I and another person or other people; I and you
Example: We are students.
(pronoun) I and another person or other people; I and you
Example: We are students.
his /hɪz/
(determiner) of or belonging to a man or boy who has already been mentioned or is easily identified
Example: His pen is very nice.
(determiner) of or belonging to a man or boy who has already been mentioned or is easily identified
Example: His pen is very nice.
they /ðeɪ/
(pronoun) people, animals or things that have already been mentioned or are easily identified
Example: They are my friends.
(pronoun) people, animals or things that have already been mentioned or are easily identified
Example: They are my friends.
you /jə/
(pronoun) used as the subject or object of a verb or after a preposition to refer to the person or people being spoken or written to
Example: You are very kind.
(pronoun) used as the subject or object of a verb or after a preposition to refer to the person or people being spoken or written to
Example: You are very kind.
count /kaʊnt/
(verb) to say numbers in the correct order
Example: She can count up to 10 in Italian
(verb) to say numbers in the correct order
Example: She can count up to 10 in Italian
your /jʊr/
(determiner) of or belonging to the person or people being spoken or written to
Example: Your pen is very nice.
(determiner) of or belonging to the person or people being spoken or written to
Example: Your pen is very nice.
our /ɑːr/
(determiner) belonging to us; connected with us
Example: Our school is very nice.
(determiner) belonging to us; connected with us
Example: Our school is very nice.
her /hər/
(pronoun) used as the object of a verb, after the verb be or after a preposition to refer to a woman or girl who has already been mentioned or is easily identified
Example: Meg loves her job.
(pronoun) used as the object of a verb, after the verb be or after a preposition to refer to a woman or girl who has already been mentioned or is easily identified
Example: Meg loves her job.
sir /sər ˌɡɑːweɪn ən ðə ˌɡriːn ˈnaɪt/
(noun) a long English poem written in the 14th century by an unknown author. It is about Sir Gawain, a knight at the court of King Arthur , who is told to perform various tasks by the mysterious Green Knight as a test of his faith. The poem is admired for its fine language and is regarded as one of the greatest poems of the period. Some people think it was written to celebrate the Order of the Garter .
Example: Good afternoon, Sir.
(noun) a long English poem written in the 14th century by an unknown author. It is about Sir Gawain, a knight at the court of King Arthur , who is told to perform various tasks by the mysterious Green Knight as a test of his faith. The poem is admired for its fine language and is regarded as one of the greatest poems of the period. Some people think it was written to celebrate the Order of the Garter .
Example: Good afternoon, Sir.
group /ɡruːp/
(noun) a number of people or things that are together in the same place or that are connected in some way
Example: In English class, we often work in groups.
(noun) a number of people or things that are together in the same place or that are connected in some way
Example: In English class, we often work in groups.
write /raɪt/
(verb) to make letters or numbers on a surface, especially using a pen or a pencil
Example: She writes in a diary.
(verb) to make letters or numbers on a surface, especially using a pen or a pencil
Example: She writes in a diary.
I /aɪ/
(pronoun) used as the subject of a verb when the speaker or writer is referring to himself/herself
Example: I am a student.
(pronoun) used as the subject of a verb when the speaker or writer is referring to himself/herself
Example: I am a student.
this /ðɪs/
(determiner, pronoun) used to refer to a particular person, thing or event that is close to you, especially compared with another
Example: This is my teacher.
(determiner, pronoun) used to refer to a particular person, thing or event that is close to you, especially compared with another
Example: This is my teacher.
she /ʃi/
(pronoun) a female person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
Example: Daisy is my friend. She is very kind.
(pronoun) a female person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
Example: Daisy is my friend. She is very kind.
goodbye /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
(exclamation, noun) used when you are leaving somebody or when somebody else is leaving
Example: We've already said our goodbyes.
(exclamation, noun) used when you are leaving somebody or when somebody else is leaving
Example: We've already said our goodbyes.
square /skwer/
(adjective) having four straight equal sides and four angles of 90°
Example: A square has four straight equal sides.
(adjective) having four straight equal sides and four angles of 90°
Example: A square has four straight equal sides.
their /ðer/
(determiner) of or belonging to people, animals or things that have already been mentioned or are easily identified
Example: Their school is very nice.
(determiner) of or belonging to people, animals or things that have already been mentioned or are easily identified
Example: Their school is very nice.
repeat /rɪˈpiːt/
(verb) to say or write something again or more than once
Example: Could you repeat the question, please?
(verb) to say or write something again or more than once
Example: Could you repeat the question, please?
my /maɪ/
(determiner) of or belonging to the speaker or writer
Example: My name is Andy.
(determiner) of or belonging to the speaker or writer
Example: My name is Andy.
play /pleɪ/
(verb) to do things for pleasure, as children do; to enjoy yourself, rather than work
Example: All kids like playing.
(verb) to do things for pleasure, as children do; to enjoy yourself, rather than work
Example: All kids like playing.
listen /ˈlɪsn/
(verb) to pay attention to somebody/something that you can hear
Example: Most young people like listening to pop music.
(verb) to pay attention to somebody/something that you can hear
Example: Most young people like listening to pop music.
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.
hi /haɪ/
(exclamation) used to say hello
Example: Hi, there! How're you doing?
(exclamation) used to say hello
Example: Hi, there! How're you doing?
fine /faɪn/
(adjective) in good health
Example: I am fine.
(adjective) in good health
Example: I am fine.
thank /θæŋk/
(verb) to tell somebody that you are grateful for something
Example: Thank you very much.
(verb) to tell somebody that you are grateful for something
Example: Thank you very much.
say /seɪ/
(verb) to speak or tell somebody something, using words
Example: He always says that he is busy.
(verb) to speak or tell somebody something, using words
Example: He always says that he is busy.
number /ˈnʌmbər/
(noun) a word or symbol that represents an amount or a quantity
Example: I love numbers.
(noun) a word or symbol that represents an amount or a quantity
Example: I love numbers.
hello /həˈləʊ/
(exclamation, noun) used as a greeting when you meet somebody, in an email, when you answer the phone or when you want to attract somebody’s attention
Example: Say hello to Liz for me.
(exclamation, noun) used as a greeting when you meet somebody, in an email, when you answer the phone or when you want to attract somebody’s attention
Example: Say hello to Liz for me.
he /hi/
(pronoun) a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
Example: He is 10 years old and he is a student.
(pronoun) a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
Example: He is 10 years old and he is a student.
am /əm/
(verb)
Example: I am at home.
(verb)
Example: I am at home.
are /ər/
(verb)
Example: You are very kind.
(verb)
Example: You are very kind.
good afternoon /ˌɡʊd æftərˈnuːn/
(exclamation) used to say hello politely when people first see each other in the afternoon (in informal use people often just say Afternoon in this case); sometimes also used formally when people leave each other in the afternoon
Example: Good afternoon, Mr. Smith.
(exclamation) used to say hello politely when people first see each other in the afternoon (in informal use people often just say Afternoon in this case); sometimes also used formally when people leave each other in the afternoon
Example: Good afternoon, Mr. Smith.
good evening /ˌɡʊd ˈiːvnɪŋ/
(exclamation) used to say hello politely when people first see each other in the evening (in informal use people often just say Evening in this case); sometimes also used formally when people leave each other in the evening
Example: Good evening, Miss Hoa.
(exclamation) used to say hello politely when people first see each other in the evening (in informal use people often just say Evening in this case); sometimes also used formally when people leave each other in the evening
Example: Good evening, Miss Hoa.
good morning /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
(exclamation) used to say hello politely when people first see each other in the morning; sometimes also used formally when people leave each other in the morning
Example: Good morning, Miss Hoa. How are you?
(exclamation) used to say hello politely when people first see each other in the morning; sometimes also used formally when people leave each other in the morning
Example: Good morning, Miss Hoa. How are you?
good night /ɡʊd 'naɪt/
(exclam.)
Example: Good night, Mom.
(exclam.)
Example: Good night, Mom.
is /ɪz/
(verb)
Example: She is a teacher.
(verb)
Example: She is a teacher.
it /ɪt/
(pronoun) used to refer to an animal or a thing that has already been mentioned or that is being talked about now
Example: This is my dog. It is very friendly.
(pronoun) used to refer to an animal or a thing that has already been mentioned or that is being talked about now
Example: This is my dog. It is very friendly.
its /ɪts/
(determiner) belonging to or connected with a thing, an animal or a baby
Example: I have a dog. Its tail is very long.
(determiner) belonging to or connected with a thing, an animal or a baby
Example: I have a dog. Its tail is very long.
Madam /ˈmædəm/
(noun) used when speaking or writing to a woman in a formal or business situation
Example: Good afternoon, Madam.
(noun) used when speaking or writing to a woman in a formal or business situation
Example: Good afternoon, Madam.
Mr. /ˈmɪstər/
(abbreviation) a title that comes before a man’s family name, or before his first and family names together
Example: This is Mr. Brown.
(abbreviation) a title that comes before a man’s family name, or before his first and family names together
Example: This is Mr. Brown.
Mrs. /ˈmɪsɪz/
(abbreviation) a title that comes before a married woman’s family name or before her first and family names together
Example: Mrs. Smith is very old.
(abbreviation) a title that comes before a married woman’s family name or before her first and family names together
Example: Mrs. Smith is very old.
Ms. /ˌem ˈes/
(abbreviation) multiple sclerosis (= a disease of the nervous system that gets worse over a period of time with loss of feeling in the body and loss of control of movement and speech)
Example: Ms. Sarah is my teacher.
(abbreviation) multiple sclerosis (= a disease of the nervous system that gets worse over a period of time with loss of feeling in the body and loss of control of movement and speech)
Example: Ms. Sarah is my teacher.
a piece of paper /ə piːs əv ˈpeɪpə(r)/
(n. phr.)
Example: He wrote something on a piece of paper.
(n. phr.)
Example: He wrote something on a piece of paper.
child /tʃaɪld/
(noun) a young human who is not yet an adult
Example: This couple has only one child.
(noun) a young human who is not yet an adult
Example: This couple has only one child.
children /ˈtʃɪldrən/
(pl. n.)
Example: That couple has three children.
(pl. n.)
Example: That couple has three children.
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.
exercise book /ˈeksərsaɪz bʊk/
(noun) a small book for students to write their work in
Example: An exercise book is a book for students to write their work on.
(noun) a small book for students to write their work in
Example: An exercise book is a book for students to write their work on.
greeting /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(noun) something that you say or do to greet somebody
Example: They exchanged greetings and sat down.
(noun) something that you say or do to greet somebody
Example: They exchanged greetings and sat down.