signature /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
(noun) your name as you usually write it, for example at the end of a letter
Example: The customer's signature was kept on file for identification purposes
(noun) your name as you usually write it, for example at the end of a letter
Example: The customer's signature was kept on file for identification purposes
list /lɪst/
(noun) a series of names, items, figures, etc., especially when they are written or printed
Example: We keep a list of all the restaurants in this area that deliver
(noun) a series of names, items, figures, etc., especially when they are written or printed
Example: We keep a list of all the restaurants in this area that deliver
habit /ˈhæbɪt/
(noun) a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing
Example: The patient had a habit of grinding his teeth during his sleep
(noun) a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing
Example: The patient had a habit of grinding his teeth during his sleep
pronounce /prəˈnaʊns/
(verb) to make the sound of a word or letter in a particular way
Example: How do you pronounce your surname?
(verb) to make the sound of a word or letter in a particular way
Example: How do you pronounce your surname?
stick /stɪk/
(verb) to fix something to something else, usually with a sticky substance; to become fixed to something in this way
Example: I tried to stick the pieces together with some glue.
(verb) to fix something to something else, usually with a sticky substance; to become fixed to something in this way
Example: I tried to stick the pieces together with some glue.
acceptable /əkˈseptəbl/
(adjective) agreed or approved of by most people in a society
Example: For this course an acceptable passing grade is at least a B.
(adjective) agreed or approved of by most people in a society
Example: For this course an acceptable passing grade is at least a B.
highlight /ˈhaɪlaɪt/
(verb) to emphasize something, especially so that people give it more attention
Example: Your résumé should highlight your skills and achievements.
(verb) to emphasize something, especially so that people give it more attention
Example: Your résumé should highlight your skills and achievements.
meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
(noun) the thing or idea that a sound, word, sign, etc. represents
Example: The expression has two very different meanings in English.
(noun) the thing or idea that a sound, word, sign, etc. represents
Example: The expression has two very different meanings in English.
term /tɜːrm/
(noun) a word or phrase used as the name of something, especially one connected with a particular type of language
Example: The main exams are at the end of the summer term.
(noun) a word or phrase used as the name of something, especially one connected with a particular type of language
Example: The main exams are at the end of the summer term.
revision /rɪˈvɪʒn/
(noun) a change or set of changes to something
Example: Have you started your revision yet?
(noun) a change or set of changes to something
Example: Have you started your revision yet?
proud /praʊd/
(adjective) feeling pleased and satisfied about something that you own or have done, or are connected with
Example: Her parents are very proud of her.
(adjective) feeling pleased and satisfied about something that you own or have done, or are connected with
Example: Her parents are very proud of her.
improve /ɪmˈpruːv/
(verb) to become better than before; to make something/somebody better than before
Example: I am improving my English skills.
(verb) to become better than before; to make something/somebody better than before
Example: I am improving my English skills.
excellent /ˈeksələnt/
(adjective) extremely good
Example: She speaks excellent French.
(adjective) extremely good
Example: She speaks excellent French.
comment /ˈkɑːment/
(noun) something that you say or write that gives an opinion on or explains somebody/something
Example: His critical comments have contributed to my success.
(noun) something that you say or write that gives an opinion on or explains somebody/something
Example: His critical comments have contributed to my success.
pronunciation /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
(noun) the way in which a language or a particular word or sound is pronounced
Example: Speak as much as you can, and don't worry about your pronunciation.
(noun) the way in which a language or a particular word or sound is pronounced
Example: Speak as much as you can, and don't worry about your pronunciation.
repair /rɪˈper/
(verb) to fix something that is broken, damaged or torn
Example: My brother is repairing my car.
(verb) to fix something that is broken, damaged or torn
Example: My brother is repairing my car.
memory /ˈmeməri/
(noun) your ability to remember things
Example: He suffered loss of memory for weeks after the accident.
(noun) your ability to remember things
Example: He suffered loss of memory for weeks after the accident.
appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
(verb) to recognize the good qualities of somebody/something
Example: We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
(verb) to recognize the good qualities of somebody/something
Example: We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
celebrate /ˈselɪbreɪt/
(verb) to show that a day or an event is important by doing something special on it
Example: Vietnamese people celebrate Tet at different times each year.
(verb) to show that a day or an event is important by doing something special on it
Example: Vietnamese people celebrate Tet at different times each year.
fair /fer/
(adjective) acceptable and appropriate in a particular situation
Example: Jenny excels in Science, but her grades in English are just fair.
(adjective) acceptable and appropriate in a particular situation
Example: Jenny excels in Science, but her grades in English are just fair.
passage /ˈpæsɪdʒ/
(noun) a long narrow area with walls on either side that connects one room or place with another
Example: I always have difficulties reading long passages.
(noun) a long narrow area with walls on either side that connects one room or place with another
Example: I always have difficulties reading long passages.
learn by heart /lɜːn baɪ hɑːt/
(v. phr.) to learn something in such a way that you can say it from memory
Example: You shouldn't learn isolated words by heart but always put them in context.
(v. phr.) to learn something in such a way that you can say it from memory
Example: You shouldn't learn isolated words by heart but always put them in context.
attendance /əˈtendəns/
(noun) the act of being present at a place, for example at school
Example: Teachers must keep a record of students' attendances.
(noun) the act of being present at a place, for example at school
Example: Teachers must keep a record of students' attendances.
sore throat /sɔː θrəʊt/
(noun) a condition in which your throat is red and feels painful, especially when you swallow
Example: I can’t speak as I am having a sore throat.
(noun) a condition in which your throat is red and feels painful, especially when you swallow
Example: I can’t speak as I am having a sore throat.
mother tongue /ˌmʌðər ˈtʌŋ/
(noun) the language that you first learn to speak when you are a child
Example: Our mother tongue is Vietnamese.
(noun) the language that you first learn to speak when you are a child
Example: Our mother tongue is Vietnamese.
underline /ˌʌndərˈlaɪn/
(verb) to draw or print a line under a word, sentence, etc.
Example: All the mistakes were underlined in red ink.
(verb) to draw or print a line under a word, sentence, etc.
Example: All the mistakes were underlined in red ink.
semester /sɪˈmestər/
(noun) one of the two periods that the school or college year is divided into
Example: The new semester will begin next month.
(noun) one of the two periods that the school or college year is divided into
Example: The new semester will begin next month.
sickness /ˈsɪknəs/
(noun) illness; bad health
Example: She couldn’t go to work because of sickness.
(noun) illness; bad health
Example: She couldn’t go to work because of sickness.
come across /kʌm əˈkrɒs/
(phrasal verb) to be understood
Example: I came across my high school friend Tom yesterday.
(phrasal verb) to be understood
Example: I came across my high school friend Tom yesterday.
behavior /bɪˈheɪvjər/
(noun) the way that somebody behaves, especially towards other people
Example: The head master will not tolerate bad behavior.
(noun) the way that somebody behaves, especially towards other people
Example: The head master will not tolerate bad behavior.
co-operation /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/
(noun)
Example: Thank you for your co-operation.
(noun)
Example: Thank you for your co-operation.
lunar /ˈluːnər/
(adjective) connected with the moon
Example: People are preparing for the Lunar New Year.
(adjective) connected with the moon
Example: People are preparing for the Lunar New Year.
mend /mend/
(verb) to repair something that has been damaged or broken so that it can be used again
Example: Could you mend my bike for me?
(verb) to repair something that has been damaged or broken so that it can be used again
Example: Could you mend my bike for me?
participation /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
(noun) the act of taking part in an activity or event
Example: Thank you for your participation.
(noun) the act of taking part in an activity or event
Example: Thank you for your participation.
postcard /ˈpəʊstkɑːrd/
(noun) a card used for sending messages by post without an envelope , especially one that has a picture on one side
Example: The picture on the postcard is of the ancient Hanoi capital.
(noun) a card used for sending messages by post without an envelope , especially one that has a picture on one side
Example: The picture on the postcard is of the ancient Hanoi capital.
report card /rɪˈpɔːt kɑːd/
(noun)
Example: Ms Lan gave me your report card yesterday.
(noun)
Example: Ms Lan gave me your report card yesterday.
satisfactory /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/
(adjective) good enough for a particular purpose
Example: There seems to be no satisfactory explanation.
(adjective) good enough for a particular purpose
Example: There seems to be no satisfactory explanation.
Spanish /ˈspænɪʃ/
(adjective) from or connected with Spain
Example: I met a Spanish man yesterday.
(adjective) from or connected with Spain
Example: I met a Spanish man yesterday.