party /ˈpɑːrti/
(noun) a social occasion, often in a person’s home, at which people eat, drink, talk, dance and enjoy themselves
Example: The parties agreed to settlement in their contract dispute.
(noun) a social occasion, often in a person’s home, at which people eat, drink, talk, dance and enjoy themselves
Example: The parties agreed to settlement in their contract dispute.
address /əˈdres/
(noun) details of where somebody lives or works and where letters, etc. can be sent
Example: Marco's business plan addresses the needs of small business owners
(noun) details of where somebody lives or works and where letters, etc. can be sent
Example: Marco's business plan addresses the needs of small business owners
complete /kəmˈpliːt/
(adjective) including all the parts, etc. that are necessary; whole
Example: We ordered some dessert to complete our meal
(adjective) including all the parts, etc. that are necessary; whole
Example: We ordered some dessert to complete our meal
directory /dəˈrektəri/
(noun) a book or electronic resource containing lists of information, usually in alphabetical order, for example people’s phone numbers or the names and addresses of businesses in a particular area
Example: We consulted the directory to see where the train station was located
(noun) a book or electronic resource containing lists of information, usually in alphabetical order, for example people’s phone numbers or the names and addresses of businesses in a particular area
Example: We consulted the directory to see where the train station was located
free /friː/
(adjective) without particular plans or arrangements; not busy
Example: If Sarah is free for lunch I'll take her out.
(adjective) without particular plans or arrangements; not busy
Example: If Sarah is free for lunch I'll take her out.
appear /əˈpɪr/
(verb) to start to be seen
Example: She appeared not to know what was happening.
(verb) to start to be seen
Example: She appeared not to know what was happening.
fun /fʌn/
(noun) the feeling of enjoying yourself; activities that you enjoy
Example: Have fun!
(noun) the feeling of enjoying yourself; activities that you enjoy
Example: Have fun!
except /ɪkˈsept/
(preposition) used before you mention the only thing or person about which a statement is not true
Example: We work every day except Sunday.
(preposition) used before you mention the only thing or person about which a statement is not true
Example: We work every day except Sunday.
last /læst/
(determiner) happening or coming after all other similar things or people
Example: A football match often lasts 90 minutes.
(determiner) happening or coming after all other similar things or people
Example: A football match often lasts 90 minutes.
call /kɔːl/
(verb) to give somebody/something a particular name; to use a particular name or title when you are talking to somebody
Example: I will call you tomorrow.
(verb) to give somebody/something a particular name; to use a particular name or title when you are talking to somebody
Example: I will call you tomorrow.
give /ɡɪv/
(verb) to hand something to somebody so that they can look at it, use it or keep it for a time
Example: Give your mother the letter.
(verb) to hand something to somebody so that they can look at it, use it or keep it for a time
Example: Give your mother the letter.
moment /ˈməʊmənt/
(noun) a very short period of time
Example: He thought for a moment before replying.
(noun) a very short period of time
Example: He thought for a moment before replying.
date /deɪt/
(noun) a particular day of the month, sometimes in a particular year, given in numbers and words
Example: He felt really excited because he would have a date with Jessy.
(noun) a particular day of the month, sometimes in a particular year, given in numbers and words
Example: He felt really excited because he would have a date with Jessy.
invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/
(verb) to ask somebody to come to a social event
Example: Her family invited me to stay with them for a few weeks.
(verb) to ask somebody to come to a social event
Example: Her family invited me to stay with them for a few weeks.
information /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃn/
(noun) facts or details about somebody/something
Example: The police asked him for more information.
(noun) facts or details about somebody/something
Example: The police asked him for more information.
finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
(verb) to stop doing something or making something because it is complete
Example: My class finishes studying at 11 o'clock.
(verb) to stop doing something or making something because it is complete
Example: My class finishes studying at 11 o'clock.
late /leɪt/
(adjective) arriving, happening or done after the expected, arranged or usual time
Example: You are late.
(adjective) arriving, happening or done after the expected, arranged or usual time
Example: You are late.
join /dʒɔɪn/
(verb) to fix or connect two or more things together
Example: I'm sure everyone will join me in wishing you a very happy birthday .
(verb) to fix or connect two or more things together
Example: I'm sure everyone will join me in wishing you a very happy birthday .
meet /miːt/
(verb) to be in the same place as somebody by chance and talk to them
Example: They arranged to meet up this afternoon
(verb) to be in the same place as somebody by chance and talk to them
Example: They arranged to meet up this afternoon
nervous /ˈnɜːrvəs/
(adjective) anxious about something or afraid of something
Example: He is nervous when he makes a speech in front of crowds.
(adjective) anxious about something or afraid of something
Example: He is nervous when he makes a speech in front of crowds.
back /bæk/
(noun) the part of the human body that is on the opposite side to the chest, between the neck and the tops of the legs; the part of an animal’s body that corresponds to this
Example: He will be back soon.
(noun) the part of the human body that is on the opposite side to the chest, between the neck and the tops of the legs; the part of an animal’s body that corresponds to this
Example: He will be back soon.
in front of /ɪn frʌnt əv/
(preposition)
Example: The couple is sitting in front of the television.
(preposition)
Example: The couple is sitting in front of the television.
movie theater /ˈmuːvi θiːətər/
(noun) a building in which films are shown
Example: We often go to the movie theater on weekends.
(noun) a building in which films are shown
Example: We often go to the movie theater on weekends.
leave /liːv/
(verb) to go away from a person or a place
Example: When do they leave their house?
(verb) to go away from a person or a place
Example: When do they leave their house?
at the moment /æt ðə ˈməʊmənt/
(adverb)
Example: She is taking a bath at the moment.
(adverb)
Example: She is taking a bath at the moment.
birthday /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
(noun) the day in each year which is the same date as the one on which you were born
Example: Happy Birthday!
(noun) the day in each year which is the same date as the one on which you were born
Example: Happy Birthday!
calendar /ˈkælɪndər/
(noun) a page or series of pages showing the days, weeks and months of a particular year, especially one that you hang on a wall
Example: You should check the calendar to know when Tet is this year.
(noun) a page or series of pages showing the days, weeks and months of a particular year, especially one that you hang on a wall
Example: You should check the calendar to know when Tet is this year.
get to /get tu/
(phrasal verb) to annoy or affect somebody
Example: How do you get to school?
(phrasal verb) to annoy or affect somebody
Example: How do you get to school?
invitation card /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn kɑːd/
(noun)
Example: I received an invitation card to a party.
(noun)
Example: I received an invitation card to a party.
leap year /ˈliːp jɪr/
(noun) one year in every four years when February has 29 days instead of 28
Example: Leap year is a year in which February has 29 days instead of 28.
(noun) one year in every four years when February has 29 days instead of 28
Example: Leap year is a year in which February has 29 days instead of 28.