million /ˈmɪljən/
(number) 1 000 000
Example: It must be worth a million dollars.
(number) 1 000 000
Example: It must be worth a million dollars.
desert /ˈdezərt/
(noun) a large area of land that has very little water and very few plants growing on it. Many deserts are covered by sand.
Example: The Sahara is the hottest desert in the world.
(noun) a large area of land that has very little water and very few plants growing on it. Many deserts are covered by sand.
Example: The Sahara is the hottest desert in the world.
mountain /ˈmaʊntn/
(noun) a very high hill, often with rocks near the top
Example: The world’s highest mountain is Mount Everest.
(noun) a very high hill, often with rocks near the top
Example: The world’s highest mountain is Mount Everest.
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?
language /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
(noun) the system of communication in speech and writing that is used by people of a particular country or area
Example: English is the international language.
(noun) the system of communication in speech and writing that is used by people of a particular country or area
Example: English is the international language.
tower /ˈtaʊər/
(noun) a tall narrow building or part of a building, especially of a church or castle
Example: The Eiffel Tower is the symbol and the tallest structure of France.
(noun) a tall narrow building or part of a building, especially of a church or castle
Example: The Eiffel Tower is the symbol and the tallest structure of France.
capital /ˈkæpɪtl/
(noun) the most important town or city of a country or region, where the government operates from
Example: Paris is the capital of France.
(noun) the most important town or city of a country or region, where the government operates from
Example: Paris is the capital of France.
world /wɜːrld/
(noun) the earth, with all its countries, peoples and natural features
Example: Russia is the largest country in the world.
(noun) the earth, with all its countries, peoples and natural features
Example: Russia is the largest country in the world.
flow /fləʊ/
(noun) the steady and continuous movement of something/somebody in one direction
Example: She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound.
(noun) the steady and continuous movement of something/somebody in one direction
Example: She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound.
structure /ˈstrʌktʃər/
(noun) the way in which the parts of something are connected together, arranged or organized; a particular arrangement of parts
Example: Tell me about the structure of the examination.
(noun) the way in which the parts of something are connected together, arranged or organized; a particular arrangement of parts
Example: Tell me about the structure of the examination.
great /ɡreɪt/
(adjective) very good or pleasant
Example: She's really great.
(adjective) very good or pleasant
Example: She's really great.
feature /ˈfiːtʃər/
(noun) something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing
Example: The software has no particular distinguishing features.
(noun) something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing
Example: The software has no particular distinguishing features.
forest /ˈfɔːrɪst/
(noun) a large area of land that is thickly covered with trees
Example: How long will it take to walk through this forest?
(noun) a large area of land that is thickly covered with trees
Example: How long will it take to walk through this forest?
building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
(noun) a structure such as a house or school that has a roof and walls
Example: My house is near that building.
(noun) a structure such as a house or school that has a roof and walls
Example: My house is near that building.
long /lɔːŋ/
(adjective) measuring or covering a great length or distance, or a greater length or distance than usual
Example: Her hair is very long.
(adjective) measuring or covering a great length or distance, or a greater length or distance than usual
Example: Her hair is very long.
thick /θɪk/
(adjective) having a larger distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal
Example: That's a thick book.
(adjective) having a larger distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal
Example: That's a thick book.
high /haɪ/
(adjective) measuring a long distance from the bottom to the top
Example: That table is quite high.
(adjective) measuring a long distance from the bottom to the top
Example: That table is quite high.
natural /ˈnætʃrəl/
(adjective) existing in nature; not made or caused by humans
Example: This bag is made from natural materials.
(adjective) existing in nature; not made or caused by humans
Example: This bag is made from natural materials.
Australia /ɔːˈstreɪliə/
(noun) a large island country and continent in the south-west Pacific Ocean. Its capital city is Canberra and its official language is English. The first people to live in Australia were the Aborigines, who now form less than 3% of the population. In 1770 the country was visited by Captain Cook , and in the 18th and 19th centuries it was used by the British as a place to send criminals. Many of the people living in Australia today are descended from British people. It is now independent from Britain, although it remains a member of the Commonwealth. Most of the population live on or near the coast in the east and south of the country, and there are large areas in the west, north and centre of the country where very few people live. The climate is generally warm. Australian culture is popular in Britain. A number of Australian programmes, including soap operas such as Neighbours , appear regularly on British television. A popular informal name for Australia is Down Under.
Example: Australia is well known for kangaroos.
(noun) a large island country and continent in the south-west Pacific Ocean. Its capital city is Canberra and its official language is English. The first people to live in Australia were the Aborigines, who now form less than 3% of the population. In 1770 the country was visited by Captain Cook , and in the 18th and 19th centuries it was used by the British as a place to send criminals. Many of the people living in Australia today are descended from British people. It is now independent from Britain, although it remains a member of the Commonwealth. Most of the population live on or near the coast in the east and south of the country, and there are large areas in the west, north and centre of the country where very few people live. The climate is generally warm. Australian culture is popular in Britain. A number of Australian programmes, including soap operas such as Neighbours , appear regularly on British television. A popular informal name for Australia is Down Under.
Example: Australia is well known for kangaroos.
Australian /ɔːˈstreɪliən/
(adjective) of or connected with Australia
Example: I know that Australian girl.
(adjective) of or connected with Australia
Example: I know that Australian girl.
British /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
(adjective) connected with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or with the people who live there
Example: Her nationality is British.
(adjective) connected with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or with the people who live there
Example: Her nationality is British.
Canada /ˈkænədə/
(noun) a large country in the northern half of North America. The parts of the country away from the coasts have very cold winters, and much of the land is covered with forests and lakes. Canada used to be owned by Britain and France, and is now an independent member of the Commonwealth. Its capital city is Ottawa, and its official languages are English and French. Today there are still some tensions between English and French speakers, especially in Quebec, where many French speakers wish to form a separate country.
Example: She is from Canada.
(noun) a large country in the northern half of North America. The parts of the country away from the coasts have very cold winters, and much of the land is covered with forests and lakes. Canada used to be owned by Britain and France, and is now an independent member of the Commonwealth. Its capital city is Ottawa, and its official languages are English and French. Today there are still some tensions between English and French speakers, especially in Quebec, where many French speakers wish to form a separate country.
Example: She is from Canada.
Canadian /kəˈneɪdiən/
(adjective) from or connected with Canada
Example: That Canadian boy is very friendly.
(adjective) from or connected with Canada
Example: That Canadian boy is very friendly.
China /ˈtʃaɪnə/
(noun) white clay that is baked and used for making cups, plates, etc.
Example: This computer is made in China.
(noun) white clay that is baked and used for making cups, plates, etc.
Example: This computer is made in China.
Chinese /ˌtʃaɪˈniːz/
(adjective) from or connected with China
Example: Can you speak Chinese?
(adjective) from or connected with China
Example: Can you speak Chinese?
Everest /ˈɛvərɪst/
(noun)
Example: Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
(noun)
Example: Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
France /fræns/
(noun) a country in western Europe
Example: He lives in France.
(noun) a country in western Europe
Example: He lives in France.
French /frentʃ/
(adjective) of or connected with France, its people or its language
Example: He can speak French fluently.
(adjective) of or connected with France, its people or its language
Example: He can speak French fluently.
Great Britain /ˌɡreɪt ˈbrɪtn/
(noun) England, Scotland and Wales, when considered as a unit
Example: They are living in Great Britain.
(noun) England, Scotland and Wales, when considered as a unit
Example: They are living in Great Britain.
gulf /ɡʌlf/
(noun) a large area of sea that is partly surrounded by land
Example: A gulf is another name for a large bay.
(noun) a large area of sea that is partly surrounded by land
Example: A gulf is another name for a large bay.
Gulf of Tonkin /'gʌlf əv tʌŋkɪn/
(noun)
Example: Have you ever been to the Gulf of Tonkin?
(noun)
Example: Have you ever been to the Gulf of Tonkin?
Japan /dʒəˈpæn/
(noun) a country consisting of a group of islands in eastern Asia
Example: I've been to Japan twice.
(noun) a country consisting of a group of islands in eastern Asia
Example: I've been to Japan twice.
Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
(noun, adjective) (a person) from Japan
Example: I can speak Japanese.
(noun, adjective) (a person) from Japan
Example: I can speak Japanese.
Kuala Lumpur /'kʊələ lʊmpʊə/
(noun)
Example: He is working in Kuala Lumpur.
(noun)
Example: He is working in Kuala Lumpur.
Mekong River /'mɪkɒŋ 'rɪvər/
(noun)
Example: The Mekong River is the longest river in Vietnam.
(noun)
Example: The Mekong River is the longest river in Vietnam.
Mexico City /'meksɪkəʊ 'sɪti/
(noun)
Example: He lives in Mexico City.
(noun)
Example: He lives in Mexico City.
mount /maʊnt/
(verb) to organize and begin something
Example: He climbed Mount Everest last year.
(verb) to organize and begin something
Example: He climbed Mount Everest last year.
nationality /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
(noun) the legal status of belonging to a particular nation
Example: What nationality are you?
(noun) the legal status of belonging to a particular nation
Example: What nationality are you?
North Africa /nɔ
(noun)
Example: He lives in North Africa.
(noun)
Example: He lives in North Africa.
Red River /red 'rɪvər/
(noun)
Example: My house is near the Red River.
(noun)
Example: My house is near the Red River.
The Great Wall /ðə greɪt wɔ
(noun)
Example: Have you ever been to The Great Wall?
(noun)
Example: Have you ever been to The Great Wall?
The Mediterranean Sea /ðə ˌmedɪtəˌreɪniən ˈsiː/
(noun) the sea between southern Europe, northern Africa and south-western Asia
Example: I saw The Mediterranean Sea yesterday.
(noun) the sea between southern Europe, northern Africa and south-western Asia
Example: I saw The Mediterranean Sea yesterday.
The USA /ðə ju
(noun)
Example: She is studying in the USA.
(noun)
Example: She is studying in the USA.
Tibet /tɪ'bet/
(noun)
Example: She is living in Tibet.
(noun)
Example: She is living in Tibet.
Tokyo /'təʊkɪəʊ/
(noun)
Example: My sister is studying in Tokyo.
(noun)
Example: My sister is studying in Tokyo.
Vietnamese /ˌviːetnəˈmiːz/
(noun, adjective) (a person) from Vietnam
Example: The Vietnamese are very friendly.
(noun, adjective) (a person) from Vietnam
Example: The Vietnamese are very friendly.