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English Pronunciation Example sentence File Section be called /biː kɔːld/ This is my baby. He is called James. File 1 Names be short for /biː ʃɔːt fɔː/^ Hi!^ My^ name^ is^ Mike.^ It^ is^ short^ for^ Michael.^ File 1 Names change (your) name (^) /tʃeɪndʒ jɔː neɪm/ If you don't like it, you can change your name when you are 16. File 1 Names first name n /fɜːst neɪm/ His first name is Edward. His full name is Edward Sheeran. File 1 Names full name n (^) /fʊl neɪm/ This author had a long name. His full name was John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. File 1 Names initials pl n /ɪˈnɪʃlz/ This writer used her initials on her book: J. K. Rowling. File 1 Names maiden name n /ˈmeɪdn neɪm/ What was your maiden name before you got married? File 1 Names married name n (^) /ˈmærid neɪm/ I used to be called Ellie Smith until I got married. My married name is Ellie Thomas. File 1 Names middle name n /ˈmɪdl neɪm/ My daughter's name is Amy Mia Thompson. Mia is her middle name. File 1 Names name (someone/something) after phr v (^) /neɪm ˈɑːftə/ We're going to name him after my father, Peter. File 1 Names nickname n /ˈnɪkneɪm/ His name is Jack, but everyone calls him by the nickname Magic – he's a magician. File 1 Names pseudonym n /ˈsjuːdənɪm/ She didn't want to publish the new books under her real name so she used a pseudonym. File 1 Names addictive adj (^) /əˈdɪktɪv/ Coffee is really addictive. I need at least three cups a day. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes affectionate adj /əˈfekʃənət/ My children are very affectionate. They always want to hold my hand. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes affordable adj (^) /əˈfɔːdəbl/ Rent is so expensive in Britain. For most people, it’s just not affordable. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes ambitious adj (^) /æmˈbɪʃəs/ She’s very ambitious. She wants to be a top surgeon. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes assertive adj /əˈsɜːtɪv/ It’s important to be assertive , otherwise you will never get what you want. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes attractive adj (^) /əˈtræktɪv/ That car’s not very attractive. It’s so square. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes careful adj /ˈkeəfl/ She’s really careful with money. She never wastes any. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes careless adj (^) /ˈkeələs/ He’s really careless. He always breaks things. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes colourful adj (^) /ˈkʌləfl/ I like this colourful T-shirt more than the white one. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes comfortable adj /ˈkʌmfətəbl/ I don’t care about fashion. I just want to feel comfortable. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes compassionate adj (^) /kəmˈpæʃənət/ The nurses were kind and compassionate. They looked after me very well. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes considerate adj /kənˈsɪdərət/ My boyfriend is very considerate. He always thinks about what I would enjoy. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes creative adj /kriˈeɪtɪv/ I want to work in a creative profession like advertising or design. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes dangerous adj (^) /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ Everyone drives too fast here. The roads are really dangerous. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes desirable adj /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/ Everyone wants to live there. It’s a really desirable part of town. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes dirty adj (^) /ˈdɜːti/ The room was so dirty that I asked for a different one. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes easy adj /ˈiːzi/ The test was really easy. I think I’ll get 100%. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes endless adj /ˈendləs/ It's a beautiful island. There are endless beaches to visit. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes envious adj (^) /ˈenviəs/ I’m so envious. I really want one of those cars. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes expensive adj /ɪkˈspensɪv/ That’s too expensive. Can we look for one that costs less? File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes famous adj (^) /ˈfeɪməs/ She's a famous architect. She won several awards for her work. (^) File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes glamorous adj (^) /ˈɡlæmərəs/ You always look so glamorous. How long does it take you to get ready? File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes healthy adj /ˈhelθi/ Your diet is really healthy. I eat too much fatty food. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes helpful adj (^) /ˈhelpfl/ The staff were really helpful. They answered all of my questions. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes hopeful adj /ˈhəʊpfl/ I’m hopeful I’ll get the job, but I won’t know until Monday. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes hopeless adj (^) /ˈhəʊpləs/ This is hopeless. We’ll never get there on time. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes impressive adj (^) /ɪmˈpresɪv/ His presentation was really impressive. Everyone was listening for the whole hour. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes impulsive adj /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ Can’t you think about things more carefully? You’re always so impulsive. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes loveable adj (^) /ˈlʌvəbl/ He's an energetic and loveable child. He's always so friendly and happy. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes luxurious adj /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/ They only sell luxurious brands here. You’ll find cheaper things at other shops. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes messy adj /ˈmesi/ This room is very messy! Can you tidy it? File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes noisy adj (^) /ˈnɔɪzi/ It’s too noisy in here. I can’t concentrate on my work. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes passionate adj /ˈpæʃənət/ I'm passionate about engineering. I love studying it. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes peaceful adj (^) /ˈpiːsfl/ It's quiet and peaceful in my garden. I can't hear any traffic noise. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes possessive adj /pəˈzesɪv/ My girlfriend is really possessive. She doesn’t like me talking to other women. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes powerful adj (^) /ˈpaʊəfl/ He’s a rich and powerful businessman. (^) File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes profitable adj (^) /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/ He’s really rich. He has a very profitable business. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes rebellious adj /rɪˈbeljəs/ I was really rebellious as a teenager. I never did what my parents wanted. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes recognizable adj (^) /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbl/ The opera house is an immediately recognizable symbol of the city. (^) File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes reliable adj (^) /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ It’s much less stressful working with reliable people. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes responsible adj /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ My son is very responsible. I trust him to make the right decisions when he is on his own. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes restful adj (^) /ˈrestfl/ It was a calm and restful day. We relaxed outside. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes risky adj /ˈrɪski/ That idea is too risky. You could lose a lot of money. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes sensible adj (^) /ˈsensəbl/ My daughter is only 14 but she’s very grown-up and sensible. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes sensitive adj (^) /ˈsensətɪv/ Don’t listen to them. You’re always so sensitive about other people’s opinions. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes sociable adj /ˈsəʊʃəbl/ She’s really sociable. She’ll talk to anyone. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes spacious adj (^) /ˈspeɪʃəs/ I need a more spacious office. I have too many things for this space. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes stressful adj /ˈstresfl/ My work is so stressful at the moment that I just can’t relax. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes successful adj /səkˈsesfl/ He’s one of the most successful actors ever. He has won so many prizes. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
suitable adj /ˈsjuːtəbl/ Can you find me a more suitable room? This one is too noisy. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes thoughtful adj (^) /ˈθɔːtfl/ That's so thoughtful of you – thank you! How did you know I wanted a coffee? File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes useful adj (^) /ˈjuːsfl/ Phones are so useful now. I can do everything I want to on mine. (^) File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes backpack n (^) /ˈbækpæk/ I'm going hiking at the weekend. Can I borrow your big backpack? File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage canvas adj (^) /ˈkænvəs/ I've just bought a new canvas bag to take on holiday. (^) File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage dark adj /dɑːk/ My suitcase is dark and it has a pink handle. File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage greyish blue adj (^) /ˈɡreɪɪʃ bluː/ Can you see my suitcase? It's small and greyish blue. (^) File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage hard plastic adj /hɑːd ˈplæstɪk/ This is my suitcase – the hard plastic one. It keeps everything safe. File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage label n (^) /ˈleɪbl/ They put a label on my suitcase to show that it is heavy and difficult to carry. File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage light adj /laɪt/ Is this your rucksack? The light one? File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage logo n (^) /ˈləʊɡəʊ/ Is this your bag? ~ No, mine has a different logo. File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage rucksack n /ˈrʌksæk/ I'll take a rucksack to carry our water and sunscreen today. File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage sports bag n (^) /spɔːts bæɡ/ I'll take my sports bag today. I'm going to the gym after work. File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage suitcase n /ˈsuːtkeɪs/ How heavy is your suitcase? We're allowed 15kg. File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage synthetic material n (^) /sɪnˈθetɪk məˈtɪəriəl/ I've lost my bag. It's black, medium size, and made of synthetic material. File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage It's great to see you. /ɪts ɡreɪt tu siː juː/ It's great to see you. Did you have a good journey? File 1 Social English It's lovely to see you, too. (^) /ɪts ˈlʌvli tu siː juː tuː/ It's great to see you. ~ Thanks. It's lovely to see you, too. File 1 Social English It's not your day (^) /ɪts nɒt jɔː deɪ/ It's not your day , is it? Maybe tomorrow will be better. File 1 Social English Let me take that. /let miː teɪk ðæt/ Let me take that. It looks heavy. File 1 Social English miss v (^) /mɪs/ I really miss you. When are you coming to see me? File 1 Social English Oh wow! /əʊ waʊ/ Oh wow! I forgot that I packed this. That's great. File 1 Social English That's awful. /ðæts ˈɔːfl/^ That's^ awful.^ Everything^ has^ gone^ wrong^ today.^ File 1 Social English weird adj (^) /wɪəd/ I've never noticed that face in the picture before. It's weird , isn't it? File 1 Social English beige adj /beɪʒ/ What colour shall we paint the walls? ~ Beige is a neutral colour. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1 bright adj (^) /braɪt/ I'm wearing a bright red T-shirt. You'll be able to see me! File 1 More words and phrases in File 1 cream adj /kriːm/ Is the dress white? ~ No, it's a bit darker. It's cream. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1 dark adj (^) /dɑːk/ What does the tree look like? ~ It has dark green leaves. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1 khaki adj /ˈkɑːki/ Khaki is a good colour to wear if you want to hide in the fields or by trees. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1 maroon adj (^) /məˈruːn/ I don't want red shoes. I like these maroon shoes. They're slightly darker. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1 navy adj /ˈneɪvi/ What colour was your school uniform? ~ We wore navy blue. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1 pale (also light) adj (^) /peɪl/ (/laɪt/) My favourite colour is pale blue. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1 scarlet adj /ˈskɑːlət/ I've got a red car. It's very bright red – it's scarlet. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1 turquoise adj (^) /ˈtɜːkwɔɪz/ Do you want to paint your room? ~ Yes, I'd like a turquoise room. I love the colour blue. File 1 More words and phrases in File 1 adaptor n /ə’dæptə(r)/ I have a two-pin adaptor for use in Germany. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing bathrobe n (^) /ˈbɑːθrəʊb/ Is this your bathrobe? You left it on the bathroom floor. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing batteries n /ˈbætriz/ Have you got any batteries? I need some for this remote control. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing beach bag n (^) /ˈbiːtʃ bæɡ/ Can I put my towel in your beach bag , please? File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing booking confirmation n /ˈbʊkɪŋ ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃn/ Who has the booking confirmation? We need to show it to the hotel receptionist. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing brush n /brʌʃ/ I need a new brush for my hair. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing (phone) charger n (^) /‘tʃɑːdʒə(r)/ Have you seen my phone charger? My battery is nearly flat. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing comb n /kəʊm/ My hair is very fine so I only need a comb. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing deodorant n (^) /diˈəʊdərənt/ I put on some deodorant after I have a shower in the morning. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing dressing gown n (^) /ˈdresɪŋ ɡaʊn/ It's cold in the morning. I put on my dressing gown and slippers as soon as I get up. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing driving licence n /ˈdraɪvɪŋ laɪsns/ You have to have your driving licence if you want to drive a car. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing earphones n (^) /ˈɪəfəʊnz/ Can you take out your earphones for a minute? I want to talk to you. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing first-aid kit n /ˌfɜːst ˈeɪd kɪt/ Do you have the first-aid kit? I've cut my hand. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing flip flops pl n (^) /flɪp flɒps/ Flip flops make me think of the beach and summer. (^) File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing fold (clothes) v (^) /fəʊld/ I've just washed these clothes. Can you fold them? File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing guidebook n /ɡaɪd bʊk/ The guidebook says this restaurant is good but expensive. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing hairdryer n (^) /’heədraɪə(r)/ There’s a hairdryer in the hotel room. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing headphones pl n /ˈhedfəʊnz/ I prefer to listen to music through my headphones. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing ID card n (^) /ˌaɪˈdiː kɑːd/ I can show my ID card to prove who I am. (^) File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
services off-licence n (^) /ˈɒf laɪsns/ This wine was from the local off-licence. (^) File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services outlet n /ˈaʊtlet/ You can get some great bargains from outlets. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services pound shop n (^) /paʊnd ʃɒp/ It's a pound shop. Everything costs just £1! File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services sell out phr v /sel aʊt/ You need to buy your ticket quickly before they all sell out! File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services stationer’s n (^) /ˈsteɪʃənə(r)z/ The stationer’s will have lots of different coloured paper. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services travel agent’s n /ˈtrævl ˌeɪdʒənts/ I never go to the travel agent’s. I always book my holidays online. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services try on phr v (^) /ˈtraɪ ɒn/ Is there somewhere I can try on this dress? File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services get revenge on phr v /ɡet rɪˈvendʒ ɒn/ Do you ever get revenge on expensive hotels by taking their soap and shower gel? File 2 More words and phrases in File 2 go out of the window idiom (^) /ɡəʊ aʊt ɒv ðə ˈwɪndəʊ/ I tried not to drink coffee, but that went out of the window when I started studying. File 2 More words and phrases in File 2 have the urge to /hæv ðə ɜːdʒ tuː/ I really have the urge to try waterskiing…Maybe I can do it on holiday. File 2 More words and phrases in File 2 magnetic pull n (^) /mæɡˈnetɪk pʊl/ I tried to walk past the shop, but it had a magnetic pull on me. I had to go inside. File 2 More words and phrases in File 2 whatever the reason /wɒtˈevə ðə ˈriːzn/ You're early! ~ Yes, I think the traffic was light. Or perhaps we took a better route. Whatever the reason , it didn't take long to drive here. File 2 More words and phrases in File 2 behind prep /bɪˈhaɪnd/ The shop is behind the museum. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography close-up n (^) /ˈkləʊs ʌp/ I want to take a close-up of this flower. It's beautiful! File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography edit v /ˈedɪt/ I'll edit the photos later to change some of the colours. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography flash n (^) /flæʃ/ You use the flash when you want to take a photo somewhere dark, e.g. indoors or at night. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography in the background /ɪn ðə ˈbækɡraʊnd/ You can see their house in the background of the photo. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography in the bottom right-hand corner (^) /ɪn ðə ˈbɒtəm raɪt hænd ˈkɔːnə(r)/ That’s my sister in the bottom right-hand corner. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography in the centre /ɪn ðə ˈsentə(r)/ My parents are standing in the centre. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography in the distance (^) /ɪn ðə ˈdɪstəns/ You can see the church in the distance. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography in the foreground /ɪn ðə ˈfɔːɡraʊnd/ All of the small children are in the foreground. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography in the top left-hand corner (^) /ɪn ðə tɒp left hænd ˈkɔːnə(r)/ That’s our house in the top left-hand corner. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography landscape n /ˈlændskeɪp/ We stood on the mountain and took photos of the landscape. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography lens n (^) /lenz/ With good cameras you can use different lenses , e.g. a wide-angle lens. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography on top of prep /ɒn tɒp ɒv/ Our cat is lying on top of the table. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography opposite prep (^) /ˈɒpəzɪt/ My mum is sitting opposite Colin. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography out of focus adj /aʊt ɒv ˈfəʊkəs/ A photo can be out of focus if you move when you are taking it. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography overexposed adj (^) /ˌəʊvərɪkˈspəʊzd/ It was too light so the photo was overexposed. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography portrait setting n /ˈpɔːtrət ˈsetɪŋ/ Many cameras have a portrait setting to use when you want to take a photo of a person. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography settings pl n (^) /ˈsetɪŋz/ Did you use the automatic settings? Sometimes you need to change them. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography zoom in phr v /zuːm ɪn/ You zoom in when you are far away from something and you want to take a close-up of it. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography baby n (^) /ˈbeɪbi/ She’s married and has a six-month-old baby called Mario. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life child n /tʃaɪld/ I was an only child so I didn’t have as much opportunity to be as naughty as other kids. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life elderly adj (^) /ˈeldəli/ This road is very busy. It's dangerous for elderly people trying to cross it. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life in his / her early twenties (=20–23) /ɪn hɪz / hɜː(r) ˈɜːli ˈtwentiz/ My son left home in his early twenties. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life in his / her late forties (=47–49) (^) /ɪn hɪz / hɜː(r) leɪt ˈfɔːtiz/ She finished work in her late forties. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life in his / her mid-thirties (= 34–36) /ɪn hɪz / hɜː(r) mɪd ˈθɜːtiz/ She had children in her mid-thirties. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life middle-aged adj (^) /ˌmɪdl ˈeɪdʒd/ I hate being middle-aged. I want to be young again. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life pre-teen adj (^) /ˌpriː ˈtiːn/ I have a pre-teen class: the students are all aged 11 or 12. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life retired adj /rɪˈtaɪəd/ My parents are retired. They enjoy having more free time now! File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life
teenager n /ˈtiːneɪdʒə(r)/ Were you a rebellious teenager? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life toddler n (^) /ˈtɒdlə(r)/ Our toddler has started nursery. (^) File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Stages of life air conditioning n (^) /eə(r) kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/ I must have air conditioning in my car. It's so hot! File 3 Practical English - Describing cars automatic n /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ My car is an automatic. It's easier to drive for long distances. File 3 Practical English - Describing cars compact adj (^) /ˈkɒmpækt/ This is a compact car. It's a bit bigger than economy cars. File 3 Practical English - Describing cars convertible n /kənˈvɜːtəbl/ I love driving my convertible and feeling the sun and the wind. File 3 Practical English - Describing cars economy adj /ɪˈkɒnəmi/ I'd like to rent a small car. Can I see your economy cars? File 3 Practical English - Describing cars family adj (^) /ˈfæməli/ I need to buy a family car now that we have two children. File 3 Practical English - Describing cars luxury adj /ˈlʌkʃəri/ Do you like luxury cars? I know you have a sports car. File 3 Practical English - Describing cars manual n (^) /ˈmænjuəl/ My car is a manual. I have to change gears myself. File 3 Practical English - Describing cars people carrier n /ˈpiːpl ˈkæriə/ There are six of us. Let's rent a people carrier. File 3 Practical English - Describing cars satnav n /ˈsætnæv/ I use the satnav or my phone to get directions when I am driving. File 3 Practical English - Describing cars at least (^) /æt liːst/ It's a long day, but at least we can rest after dinner. File 3 Social English Hang on… /hæŋ ɒn/ Hang on… I thought I heard something. Did you hear anything? File 3 Social English I'm afraid I can't take your call at the moment. /aɪm əˈfreɪd aɪ kɑːnt teɪk jɔː kɔːl æt ðə ˈməʊmənt/^ Hi!^ I'm^ afraid^ I^ can't^ take^ your^ call^ at^ the^ moment.^ Please^ leave^ a^ message.^ File 3 Social English I'm pretty tired. (^) /aɪm ˈprɪti ˈtaɪəd/ I had a nine-hour flight so I'm pretty tired. File 3 Social English Please leave your message after the tone. /pliːz liːv jɔː ˈmesɪdʒ ˈɑːftə ðə təʊn/ Please leave your message after the tone. I'll get back to you soon! File 3 Social English See you later. (^) /siː juː ˈleɪtə/ See you later! I'll be back in about two hours. File 3 Social English What's up? /wɒts ʌp/ Hi Mark. What's up? You look worried. File 3 Social English back up phr v (^) /bæk ʌp/ You should back up your computer. You'll lose all your pictures if it has a problem. (^) File 3 More words and phrases in File 3 cancel v (^) /ˈkænsl/ Do you want to cancel your contract with us? We're sorry you're going. File 3 More words and phrases in File 3 go offline phr v /ɡəʊ ˌɒfˈlaɪn/ I tried to contact him, but he went offline. I'll Skype him again tomorrow. File 3 More words and phrases in File 3 store v (^) /stɔː/ I need to store all my pictures somewhere. File 3 More words and phrases in File 3 upload v /ˌʌpˈləʊd/ I'm going to upload my holiday pictures. You'll be able to see them soon. File 3 More words and phrases in File 3 bin n (^) /bɪn/ Can you empty the bin? It’s full of rubbish. (^) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling bin bag n /bɪn bæɡ/ We need a new bin bag in the bin. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling bottle n (^) /ˈbɒtl/ I drink a bottle of water with dinner. (^) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling can (North American English) n /kæn/ Can I have a can of cola? File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling cap n (^) /kæp/ Where's the cap for this water bottle? (^) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling cardboard box n /ˈkɑːdbɔːd bɒks/ The cereal is in that cardboard box. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling carton n (^) /ˈkɑːtn/ I had a small carton of juice. (^) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling food waste n /fuːd weɪst/ Look at all that uneaten food! Food waste is a big problem. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling give away phr v (^) /ˈɡɪv əweɪ/ I’m moving house in a few weeks, and I’ve decided to give away a lot of books and clothes to a charity shop. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling go to waste /ɡəʊ tu weɪst/ Finish your dinner. Don't let that food go to waste. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling jar n (^) /dʒɑː(r)/ Can you open this jar of jam for me, please? File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling landfill site n /ˈlændfɪl saɪt/ Too much rubbish is buried in the ground in landfill sites. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling lid n (^) /lɪd/ The lid won’t open. Can you help? File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling packet n /ˈpækɪt/ Would you like a packet of crisps? File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling plastic bag n (^) /ˈplæstɪk bæɡ/ I take my own bag so I don’t have to use a plastic bag. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling polystyrene tray n /ˌpɒliˈstaɪriːn treɪ/ The chips came in a polystyrene tray. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling pot n (^) /pɒt/ I got three big pots of yogurt. That should be enough. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling pouch n /paʊtʃ/ Do you want this juice pouch? File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling reapply v (^) /ˌriːəˈplaɪ/ You should reapply sunscreen every hour if you have fair skin. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling recycle v /ˌriːˈsaɪkl/ There’s a bottle bank at the local supermarket where you can recycle all your glass bottles and jars. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling refuse collector n (^) /ˈrefjuːs kəˈlektə(r)/ The refuse collector collects the bins every week. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling reheat v /ˌriːˈhiːt/ I often reheat food in the microwave. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling replay v (^) /ˌriːˈpleɪ/ They will have to replay the match next Saturday. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling rethink v /ˌriːˈθɪŋk/ If you’re not sure about the project, you should rethink the whole thing. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling reuse v (^) /ˌriːˈjuːz/ Many supermarkets now charge extra for plastic bags. They prefer customers to have shopping bags which they can reuse. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling rubbish n (^) /ˈrʌbɪʃ/ Can you empty the bin? It’s full of rubbish. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
skills pl n /skɪlz/ I have the skills to be a mechanic but there is no work. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work vacancy n (^) /ˈveɪkənsi/ I’ve seen a job vacancy in your department. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work advert n /ˈædvɜːt/ I keep seeing that advert everywhere. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television be on phr v (^) /bi ɒn/ What time will the movie be on? ~ At 9 p.m. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television box set n /bɒks set/ I got the box set of the last Game of Thrones season for my birthday. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television cartoon (also animation) n (^) /kɑːˈtuːnz/ (/ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/) My childen love watching Disney cartoons. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television chat show n /ˈtʃæt ʃəʊ/ She only went on the chat show to sell things. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television cookery programme n (^) /ˈkʊkəri ˈprəʊɡræm/ The cookery programme often focused on the food of a particular country. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television crime drama n /kraɪm ˈdrɑːmə/ I'm watching a great crime drama. I like to work out who committed the crime. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television documentary n (^) /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/ Do you want to watch that nature documentary tonight? It's about tigers. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television episode n /ˈepɪsəʊd/ Do you want to watch an episode tonight? We can watch the rest at the weekend. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television live sport n (^) /laɪv spɔːt/ Often you can only watch live sport on TV if you pay for it. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television period drama n /ˈpɪəriəd ˈdrɑːmə/ What's your favourite period drama? ~ I think mine is Downton Abbey. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television quiz show n (^) /kwɪz ʃəʊ/ I found the quiz show quite challenging. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television reality show n /riˈæləti ʃəʊ/ Have you ever seen a reality show like Big Brother? They seem to be less popular now. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television season n (^) /ˈsiːzn/ It was a really popular show. It lasted for seven seasons. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television series n /ˈsɪəriːz/ There's a new series of my favourite drama on TV at the moment. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television sitcom n (^) /ˈsɪtkɒm/ I love a good sitcom. They always make me laugh. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television soap n /səʊp/ Eastenders is by far the worst soap. Which one do you prefer? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television streaming services pl n (^) /ˈstriːmɪŋ ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/ You can only get it through streaming services such as Netflix. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television the news n /ðə njuːz/ I think the news is worse now it's on 24 hours a day. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television turn down phr v (^) /tɜːn daʊn/ Can you turn down the volume? It’s so loud. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television turn off phr v /ˈtɜːn ɒf/ Turn off t he TV before you come to bed. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television turn on phr v (^) /ˈtɜːn ɒn/ My daughter turns on the TV as soon as she gets up. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television turn over phr v /tɜːn əʊvə(r)/ Can you turn over to the football? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television turn up phr v (^) /ˈtɜːn ʌp/ Can you turn up the sound? I can’t hear it. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television weather forecast n /ˈweðə fɔːkɑːst/ The weather forecast constantly changes and is never very accurate. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television barn n (^) /bɑːn/ The weather was so bad we put all the animals in the barn. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country branch n (^) /brɑːntʃ/ There's a beautiful bird on that tree branch up there. (^) File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country bush n (^) /bʊʃ/ Look at that bird sitting on top of the bush. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country cliff n (^) /klɪf/ I love to walk along the cliff near the sea. (^) File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country cockerel n /kɒk(ə)r(ə)l/ The cockerel is so loud he wakes everyone up in the morning. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country cow n (^) /kaʊ/ I love the fresh milk we get from our cow. (^) File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country donkey n /ˈdɒŋki/ We carried the vegetables to the market on the donkey. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country farmhouse n (^) /ˈfɑːmhaʊs/ Our farmhouse is miles from the town. (^) File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country fence n /fens/ I have a new fence between my neighbour’s garden and mine. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country field n (^) /fiːld/ I love looking over the field at the end of my garden. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country gate n /ɡeɪt/ There is a gate to the back garden at the side of my house. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country grass n (^) /ɡrɑːs/ It’s been so hot that the grass is no longer green, it’s brown. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country grow v /ɡrəʊ/ We grow c arrots, cabbages, and peas on our farm. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
harvest v /ˈhɑːvɪst/ As a child, I always wanted to help harvest the crops on my parents’ farm. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country hedge n (^) /hedʒ/ Look over that hedge at the end of the field. (^) File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country hen n /hen/ This is a hen. It is a female chicken. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country hill n (^) /hɪl/ It’s not really a mountain. It’s smaller – more like a hill. (^) File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country lake n /leɪk/ This region is famous for its big lakes. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country lamb n (^) /læm/ A baby sheep is called a lamb. (^) File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country leaf (pl leaves) n /liːf/ (/liːvz/) In the autumn, the leaves change to some amazing colours. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country mud n (^) /mʌd/ The football pitch is more like mud than grass. I blame the rain. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country path n /pɑːθ/ Walk along the path for five minutes and then turn right. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country plant v (^) /plɑːnt/ We plant courgettes in May and pick them from July to September. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country pick v /pɪk/ We plant courgettes in May and pick them from July to September. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country rock n (^) /rɒk/ I jumped onto the rock to cross the stream. (^) File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country sheep n /ʃiːp/ The sheep was herded by the shepherd. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country stick n (^) /stɪk/ He poked the fire with a stick to make sure it was still burning. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country stone n /stəʊn/ If you throw this stone into the sea, it will make a big splash. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country stream n (^) /striːm/ There’s a little stream , but it’s too small to fish in. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country the country n /ðə ˈkʌntri/ I used to live in the city. Now I live in the country. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country the countryside n (^) /ðə ˈkʌntrisaɪd/ The countryside around here is so beautiful! File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country tractor n /ˈtræktə/ I can plow the fields much faster with a tractor than with a horse. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country valley n (^) /ˈvæli/ The river goes down the mountain and runs along the valley at the bottom. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country well n /wel/ Some of the farmhouses still get their water from a well outside the house. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country wood n (^) /wʊd/ It’s not really a forest. I’d call it a small wood. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country I have no idea. /aɪ hæv nəʊ aɪˈdɪə/ What does it mean? ~ I have no idea, sorry. File 5 Social English I'm all right. (^) /aɪm ɔːl raɪt/ Are you ok? ~ Yes, I'm all right. Don't worry. File 5 Social English It's a message. /ɪts ə ˈmesɪdʒ/ It's a message from my mother. File 5 Social English Let me stay. /ˈlet miː steɪ/^ Thanks^ for^ letting^ me^ stay.^ Hotels^ are^ so^ expensive.^ File 5 Social English Listen carefully. (^) /ˈlɪsn ˈkeəfəli/ Listen carefully. I need you to pay attention. File 5 Social English What does it mean? /wɒt dʌz ɪt miːn/ I don't understand this. What does it mean? File 5 Social English binge watch phr v (^) /bɪndʒ wɒtʃ/ I missed the first series so I binge watched it over a weekend. File 5 More words and phrases in File 5 catch-up n /kætʃ ʌp/ I missed the live programme, but I'll watch it on catch-up. File 5 More words and phrases in File 5 channel n (^) /ˈtʃænl/ This show is boring. What's on the other channel? File 5 More words and phrases in File 5 contestant n /kənˈtestənt/ Did you see the quiz show last night? The winning contestant was brilliant! File 5 More words and phrases in File 5 device n (^) /dɪˈvaɪs/ Do you watch it on TV or on another device? File 5 More words and phrases in File 5 stream v /striːm/ What do you use to stream your favourite show? File 5 More words and phrases in File 5 two-screen v (^) /tuː skriːn/ Do you ever two-screen and watch your TV and your phone together? File 5 More words and phrases in File 5 ask for the bill /ɑːsk fɔː(r) ðə bɪl/ Did you ask for the bill? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant book a table (^) /bʊk ə ˈteɪbl/ What time shall I book a table for? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant bowl n /bəʊl/ I’d like a bowl of cereal for breakfast, please. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant candle n (^) /ˈkændl/ Can you please light the candle on the table? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant carry a tray /ˈkæri ə treɪ/ It will be easier if you carry a tray with the food on it. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant clear the table (^) /klɪə(r) ðə ˈteɪbl/ I’ll load the dishwasher if you clear the table. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant corkscrew n /ˈkɔːkskruː/ Where’s the corkscrew to open this wine? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant course n (^) /kɔːs/ Are you ready for your main course? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
handle n /ˈhændl/ The handle on the drawer is broken. I can’t open it. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs ladder n /ˈlædə(r)/ I can’t go up the ladder. I hate heights. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs light bulb n /ˈlaɪt bʌlb/ I can’t see anything. The light bulb has stopped working. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs mend v (^) /mend/ I'm going to mend the broken shelf today. Do you want to help me? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs nail n /neɪl/ How many nails are holding this together? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs needle and thread n (^) /ˈniːdl ænd θred/ Have you got a needle and thread to sew my shirt button back on? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs padlock n /ˈpædlɒk/ We need to secure the shed with a padlock. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs paintbrush n (^) /ˈpeɪntbrʌʃ/ I bought this paintbrush to decorate with. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs penknife n /ˈpennaɪf/ I always take a penknife camping. It’s really useful. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs piece of wood n (^) /piːs əv wʊd/ We need to put another piece of wood on the fire. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs put up phr v /pʊt ʌp/ I need to drill a hole in the wall to put up shelves. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs repair v (^) /rɪˈpeə/ I can't repair my bike myself. I have to take it to a shop in the city. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs rope n /rəʊp/ I need a rope to tie it together. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs screw n (^) /skruː/ I put the screw in using a manual screwdriver. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs screwdriver n (^) /ˈskruːdraɪvə(r)/ I put the screws in using a manual screwdriver. (^) File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs Sellotape n (^) /ˈseləteɪp/ I wrapped the present using paper and Sellotape. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs set up phr v (^) /set ʌp/ I need to set up a new Wi-Fi system at home. (^) File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs sew v (^) /səʊ/ Can you show me how to sew a button on a shirt? I’ve never done it! File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs spanner n (^) /ˈspænə/ I need the spanner to change the wheel on your bike. (^) File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs stick v /stɪk/ I broke Mum’s favourite vase. I'm going to stick it together carefully with glue. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs string n (^) /strɪŋ/ I need some string to support this plant. (^) File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs take apart phr v /teɪk əˈpɑːt/ Can you help me take apart this old bookshelf? I can burn the wood. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs tap n (^) /tæp/ Can you turn on the tap to fill the bucket? File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs tape measure n /teɪp ˈmeʒə/ I measured the bookshelf carefully with the tape measure. It's 80 cm wide. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs torch n (^) /tɔːtʃ/ Can you pass me the torch? It’s too dark to see. (^) File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs tie v /taɪ/ I’d better tie two pieces of string together to make one long piece. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs tile n (^) /taɪl/ I’ve put new tiles around the shower. (^) File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs wire n /ˈwaɪə(r)/ This wire should be strong enough to hold the picture. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs absorb v (^) /əbˈsɔːb/ Put some newspaper down to absorb all the water. File 6 More words and phrases in File 6 apply v /əˈplaɪ/ Apply the mixture to your hair and your hair will become soft and shiny. File 6 More words and phrases in File 6 crumple v (^) /ˈkrʌmpl/ I crumpled the paper and dropped it into the bin. File 6 More words and phrases in File 6 keep away phr v /kiːp əˈweɪ/ This scent helps to keep away the flies. File 6 More words and phrases in File 6 overcooked adj (^) /ˈəʊvə kʊkt/ I can't eat this meat. It's completely overcooked. File 6 More words and phrases in File 6 overworked adj /ˈəʊvə wɜːkt/ Are you ok? ~ No, I'm really busy. I'm overworked. File 6 More words and phrases in File 6 place v (^) /pleɪs/ Take the lemon peel and place it on the windowsills of your house. File 6 More words and phrases in File 6 restore v /rɪˈstɔː/ How can I restore the softness of my towels? File 6 More words and phrases in File 6 rinse v (^) /rɪns/ Rinse off the mixture with warm water. File 6 More words and phrases in File 6 rub v /rʌb/ Rub the sunscreen into your skin. File 6 More words and phrases in File 6 seal v (^) /siːl/ Seal the container so no air can get in. File 6 More words and phrases in File 6 stuff v /stʌf/ I stuffed some clothes into a bag. File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
undercooked adj /ˈʌndə kʊkt/ Please take this fish back and cook it for longer. It's undercooked. File 6 More words and phrases in File 6 understaffed adj (^) /ˈʌndə stɑːft/ We had to wait for ages to get our food. The café was understaffed. File 6 More words and phrases in File 6 be away phr v /bi əˈweɪ/ The boss will be away until the end of next week. He’s at a conference in Mexico. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs be back phr v (^) /bi bæk/ I’m just going to the shops. I’ll be back in ten minutes. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs call back phr v /kɔːl bæk/ He’s out, I’m afraid. Could you call back in about half an hour? File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs get (something) back phr v (^) /ɡet bæk/ I’m sorry, but I’m confiscating your phone. You’ll get it back at the end of term. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs give away phr v /ɡɪv ə’weɪ/ If you don’t want those clothes, give them away. I’m sure the charity shop would like them. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs give (something) back phr v (^) /ɡɪv bæk/ That’s my book. Give it back. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs live off phr v /lɪv ɒf/ I'm still a student and I live off my parents. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs live on phr v (^) /lɪv ɒn/ How much money do you need to live on? File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs pay (someone) back phr v /peɪ bæk/ I can only lend you the money if you promise to pay me back next month. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs pay off phr v (^) /peɪ ɒf/ When I get a good job, I can pay off my student loan. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs put (something) away phr v /pʊt əˈweɪ/ Please put your toys away. They’re all over the floor. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs run away phr v (^) /rʌn ə’weɪ/ Don’t run away! I won’t hurt you. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs take after phr v /teɪk ˈɑːftə/ I take after my father. We're both tall and like sports. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs take apart phr v (^) /teɪk əˈpɑːt/ You'll have to take apart the engine to find the problem. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs take away phr v /teɪk əˈweɪ/ If you take some paracetamol, it’ll take away the pain! File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs take off phr v (^) /teɪk ɒf/ What time does our flight take off? ~ At 10.45 a.m. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs take off phr v /teɪk ɒf/ Please take off your shoes before you come into the house. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs take on phr v (^) /teɪk ɒn/ They’re going to take on ten new interns at Radio London. Why don’t we apply? File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs take (someone) out phr v /ˈteɪk aʊt/ Sorry, I can’t come tonight. I said I would take my girlfriend out for dinner. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs take over phr v (^) /teɪk ˈəʊvə/ Another business is going to take over our company next year. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs take up phr v /teɪk ʌp/ I've taken up playing basketball. I love it now. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs enter v (^) /ˈentə/ Please enter your PIN. File 7 Cash machines insert v /ɪnˈsɜːt/ Please insert your debit or credit card. File 7 Cash machines remove v (^) /rɪˈmuːv/ Please remove your card from the machine. File 7 Cash machines select v /sɪˈlekt/ Select the amount you would like to withdraw. File 7 Cash machines withdraw v /wɪðˈdrɔː/ I can’t withdraw cash. I haven’t got any money left. File 7 Cash machines arena n (^) /əˈriːnə/ We're going to the arena to watch the ice hockey match. File 7 Live entertainment audience n /ˈɔːdiəns/ The musicians were great and the audience loved them. File 7 Live entertainment box office n (^) /ˈbɒks ɒfɪs/ Did you get the tickets from the box office? File 7 Live entertainment crowd n /kraʊd/ Were there a lot of people there? ~ Yes, there was a big crowd. File 7 Live entertainment curtain n /ˈkɜːtn/ What time does the curtain go up in the theatre? File 7 Live entertainment extra time n /ˈekstrə taɪm/ They scored two goals in extra time! File 7 Live entertainment fan n (^) /fæn/ I'm a big football fan. I always support my team. File 7 Live entertainment final whistle n /ˈfaɪnl ˈwɪsl/ The ball went into the net after the final whistle so it wasn't a goal. File 7 Live entertainment half time n (^) /ˌhɑːf ˈtaɪm/ Let’s get a drink at half time. File 7 Live entertainment interval n /ˈɪntəvl/ The interval is only 20 minutes long. File 7 Live entertainment matinee n (^) /ˈmætɪneɪ/ The matinee in the afternoon is much cheaper. (^) File 7 Live entertainment opponent n (^) /əˈpəʊnənt/ My opponent in the tennis match was very good. File 7 Live entertainment performance n /pəˈfɔːməns/ Our team's performance has been very bad in the last few matches. They lost them all. File 7 Live entertainment plot n (^) /plɒt/ What was the plot of the play? Was it interesting? File 7 Live entertainment programme n /ˈprəʊɡræm/ What does the programme say about the lead actor? File 7 Live entertainment row n /rəʊ/ Which row are we sitting in? File 7 Live entertainment scene n (^) /siːn/ There are some very funny scenes in the play. We couldn't stop laughing. File 7 Live entertainment score n /skɔː/ What's the score? ~ Two goals to one at the moment. File 7 Live entertainment spectator n (^) /spekˈteɪtə/ Do you like to play sports or do you prefer to be a spectator? File 7 Live entertainment stadium n /ˈsteɪdiəm/ This stadium c an hold 20,000 people. File 7 Live entertainment stage n /steɪdʒ/ How far away from the stage are our seats? File 7 Live entertainment stalls (also circle) n (^) /stɔːlz / ˈsɜːkl/ We have seats in the stalls – they were good value. File 7 Live entertainment ticket n /ˈtɪkɪt/ Did you get a ticket f or the show? ~ Yes, here it is. File 7 Live entertainment dryer n (^) /ˈdraɪə/ Take your clothes out of the washing machine and put them in the dryer. (^) File 7 Practical English - Rules for guests eco-friendly adj (^) /ˈiːkəʊ ˈfrendli/ Use the eco-friendly setting on the washing machine to save energy. File 7 Practical English - Rules for guests
waxing n /wæksɪŋ/ I’m not sure about waxing. I’ve heard it’s really painful. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself archer n (^) /ˈɑːtʃə/ The archer fired dozens of arrows into the air. File 8 Wars and battles arrow n (^) /ˈærəʊ/ The arrow was as long as my arm and had white feathers at the end. File 8 Wars and battles bow n /bəʊ/ The archer used a bow which was nearly as tall as he was. File 8 Wars and battles helmet n (^) /ˈhelmɪt/ Was his helmet made of metal or leather? File 8 Wars and battles shield n /ʃiːld/ The shield was painted in the colours of the army's flag. File 8 Wars and battles aisle n (^) /aɪl/ The bride walked down the aisle of the abbey. (^) File 8 Historic buildings column n /ˈkɒləm/ A huge stone column supported the roof. File 8 Historic buildings crypt n /krɪpt/ The crypt was under the church and very cold. File 8 Historic buildings dome n (^) /dəʊm/ It's an old church with a famous large dome on top. (^) File 8 Historic buildings gallery n (^) /ˈɡæləri/ We stood in the gallery and watched the service beneath us. File 8 Historic buildings nave n /neɪv/ The nave of the building was meant to remind people of a ship. File 8 Historic buildings tomb n (^) /tuːm/ Have you seen the tomb of the king? File 8 Historic buildings crown v /kraʊn/ Everyone watched the Archbishop crown Elizabeth the Queen of England. File 8 More words and phrases in File 8 defeat v /dɪˈfiːt/ King William defeated King Harold in battle. File 8 More words and phrases in File 8 destroy v /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ The knights planned to destroy the castle and take over the kingdom. File 8 More words and phrases in File 8 fight v (^) /faɪt/ Did the kings fight? ~ Yes, they fought hard in the battle. (^) File 8 More words and phrases in File 8 invade v /ɪnˈveɪd/ We will invade from the south and take the city! File 8 More words and phrases in File 8 kill v (^) /kɪl/ Did they kill the king? ~ Yes, the king was killed in the battle. File 8 More words and phrases in File 8 retreat v /rɪˈtriːt/ The army lost and had to retreat quickly. File 8 More words and phrases in File 8 succeed v (^) /səkˈsiːd/ Do you know who will succeed the Queen? File 8 More words and phrases in File 8 accuracy n /ˈækjərəsi/ Accuracy is more important than speed. File 9 Word building accurate adj /ˈækjərət/ Can you be more accurate , please? These directions are very vague. File 9 Word building accurately adv (^) /ˈækjərətli/ She can remember accurately what she did on any day. File 9 Word building confidence n /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ Do you have confidence in your skills? File 9 Word building confident adj (^) /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ He's very confident about this. ~ He's done it many times so he knows it well. File 9 Word building confidently adv /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/ "Trust me; I know the right direction", she said confidently. File 9 Word building emotion n (^) /ɪˈməʊʃn/ Do you think people should show much emotion at work? (^) File 9 Word building emotional adj (^) /ɪˈməʊʃənl/ The fans had a very emotional reaction to their team's win. File 9 Word building emotionally adv /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/ The actors found the scene emotionally challenging to film. File 9 Word building importance n (^) /ɪmˈpɔːtns/ Can you tell me the importance of these dates? Do you remember what happened? File 9 Word building important adj /ɪmˈpɔːtnt/ I'm very busy, but I'll help you if it's important. File 9 Word building importantly adv /ɪmˈpɔːtntli/ Remember to take lots of photos, but, most importantly , enjoy yourself! File 9 Word building memorable adj (^) /ˈmemərəbl/ The event was really memorable. I’ll never forget it. File 9 Word building memorably adv /ˈmemərəbli/ It was a memorably hot day in the middle of August. File 9 Word building memory n (^) /ˈmeməri/ Do you have a good memory for people? File 9 Word building person n /ˈpɜːsn/ There was a person standing in the room. I didn't recognize him. File 9 Word building personal adj /ˈpɜːsənl/ Can I read your email? ~ No, it's personal. File 9 Word building personally adv (^) /ˈpɜːsənəli/ Personally , I didn't enjoy it, but a lot of people did. File 9 Word building best man n /ˌbest ˈmæn/ My brother was the best man at our wedding. File 9 Weddings bride n (^) /braɪd/ I’m always the bridesmaid and never the bride. File 9 Weddings bridesmaid n (^) /ˈbraɪdzmeɪd/ I’m always the bridesmaid and never the bride. File 9 Weddings couple n /ˈkʌpl/ Are they just friends? ~ No, they're a couple. File 9 Weddings engaged adj (^) /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ I got engaged at the weekend. ~ Congratulations! File 9 Weddings (bride)groom n /(ˈbraɪd) ɡruːm/ The groom was in trouble. He was late to the wedding. File 9 Weddings guest n (^) /ɡest/ There's space for one more guest on the seating plan. (^) File 9 Weddings invitation n (^) /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/ Oh look – we've got a wedding invitation from Rob and Jenny. File 9 Weddings married adj /ˈmærid/ How long have you been married? ~ Five years. File 9 Weddings page boy n (^) /peɪdʒ bɔɪ/ My little nephew is going to be the page boy at our wedding. File 9 Weddings reception n /rɪˈsepʃn/ Make sure we have enough food and drink for all the guests at the reception. File 9 Weddings fetch v /fetʃ/ Can you fetch my book from the other room, please, if you're going there? File 9 Social English goodness knows (^) /ˈɡʊdnəs nəʊz/ Are your parents coming to visit you next month? ~ Goodness knows. They never make plans for more than a week into the future. File 9 Social English I can't wait (^) /aɪ kɑːnt weɪt/ You're going on holiday next week, aren't you? ~ Yes, I can't wait to go. File 9 Social English I must admit /aɪ mʌst ədˈmɪt/ I must admit , this hotel is better than I expected. It didn't have good reviews, but I like it. File 9 Social English It's great to have you back. (^) /ɪts ɡreɪt tu hæv juː bæk/ It's great to have you back. ~ Thanks! I've been away for too long. File 9 Social English wish you were here /wɪʃ juː wɜː hɪə/ Are you enjoying your holiday? ~ Yes, I wish you were here. File 9 Social English memorize v /ˈmeməraɪz/ Can you memorize this long list of numbers? File 9 More word and phrases in File 9 recall v (^) /rɪˈkɔːl I can't recall exactly when this happened. File 9 More word and phrases in File 9 remind v (^) /rɪˈmaɪnd/ Can you remind me to get some milk at the shops? (^) File 9 More word and phrases in File 9 apartment (North American English) n (^) /əˈpɑːtmənt/ My apartment is on the fourth floor. File 10 British and American English check (North American English) n (^) /tʃek/ Can we have the check for the meal please? (^) File 10 British and American
English cell phone (North American English) n /ˈsel fəʊn/ Can I use your cell phone to call home? File 10 British and American English closet (North American English) n /ˈklɒzɪt/ Put your clothes in the closet , not on the floor! File 10 British and American English elevator (North American English) n (^) /ˈelɪveɪtə(r)/ Take the elevator to the twentieth floor. (^) File 10 British and American English fall (North American English) n /fɔːl/ The trees are beautiful colours here in fall. File 10 British and American English faucet (North American English) n (^) /ˈfɔːsɪt/ The faucet is broken so I can’t wash my hands. File 10 British and American English first floor (North American English) n /fɜːst flɔː/ It's on the first floor so you don't have to go up any stairs. File 10 British and American English garbage (North American English) n (^) /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ/ The bin is full of garbage. File 10 British and American English gas (North American English) n /ɡæs/ Can you fill the car with gas? File 10 British and American English high school (North American English) n (^) /ˈhaɪ skuːl/ After high school I want to go to college. (^) File 10 British and American English movie theater (North American English) n /ˈmuːvi ˈθɪətə(r)/ There are no good movies on at the movie theatre. File 10 British and American English pants (North American English) n (^) /pænts/ How many pairs of pants are you taking? ~ Just two pairs of jeans. File 10 British and American English parking lot (North American English) n /ˈpɑːkɪŋ lɒt/ If you see a parking lot , tell me. I need to park the car near here. File 10 British and American English purse (North American English) n (^) /pɜːs/ What's in your purse? ~ Water, sunscreen, my cell phone, some snacks… File 10 British and American English restroom (North American English) n /ˈrestruːm/ The restroom needs to be cleaned. It smells bad. File 10 British and American English sidewalk (North American English) n (^) /saɪd wɔːk/ Stay on the sidewalk. There's a lot of traffic on this road. File 10 British and American English sneakers (North American English) pl n /ˈsniːkəz/ I haven’t got my sneakers so I can’t go for a run. File 10 British and American English stand in line (North American English) v (^) /stænd ɪn laɪn/ We had to stand in line for the movie theater. File 10 British and American English stingy adj /ˈstɪndʒi/ You should give more for a tip. Don't be stingy! File 10 British and American English subway (North American English) n /ˈsʌbweɪ/ Which subway line do we need? File 10 British and American English