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Wordlist
English Pronunciation
Monday n /ˈmʌndeɪ/
Tuesday n /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/
Wednesday n /ˈwenzdeɪ/
Thursday n /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/
Friday n /ˈfraɪdeɪ/
Saturday n /ˈsætədeɪ/
Sunday n /ˈsʌndeɪ/
zero  /ˈzɪərəʊ/
one  /wʌn/
two  /tuː/
three  /θriː/
four  /fɔː/
five  /faɪv/
six  /sɪks/
seven  /ˈsevn/
eight  /eɪt/
nine  /naɪn/
ten  /ten/
eleven  /ɪˈlevn/
twelve  /twelv/
thirteen  /θɜːˈtiːn/
fourteen  /fɔːˈtiːn/
fifteen  /fɪfˈtiːn/
sixteen  /sɪksˈtiːn/
seventeen  /sevnˈtiːn/
eighteen  /eɪˈtiːn/
nineteen  /naɪnˈtiːn/
twenty  /ˈtwenti/
twenty-one  /twenti ˈwʌn/
thirty  /ˈθɜːti/
thirty-five  /θɜːti ˈfaɪv/
forty  /ˈfɔːti/
forty-three  /fɔːti ˈθriː/
fifty  /ˈfɪfti/
fifty-nine  /fɪfti ˈnaɪn/
sixty  /ˈsɪksti/
sixty-seven  /sɪksti ˈsevn/
seventy  /ˈsevnti/
seventy-two  /sevnti ˈtuː/
eighty  /ˈeɪti/
eighty-eight  /eɪti ˈeɪt/
ninety  /ˈnaɪnti/
ninety-four  /naɪnti ˈfɔː/
a / one hundred  /ə / wʌn ˈhʌndrəd/
Africa n /ˈæfrɪkə/
African adj /ˈæfrɪkən/
American adj /əˈmerɪkən/
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Example sentence File Section
Your first class is on Monday . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
So Anna, your classes are on Tuesday mornings. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
I work on Wednesday mornings. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
The movie is on Thursday . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
Your last class is on Friday . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
See you on Saturday . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
The shop is closed on Sunday . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
The country code is zero four four. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
I have one sister and two brothers. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
I’ll have a pizza and two colas, please. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
Can you name three countries in English? File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
I have a reservation for four nights. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
I have a reservation for five people. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
The shop is open six days a week. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
I work seven days a week. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
I have eight aunts and uncles. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
It costs nine pounds. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
There are ten girls in my class. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
There are eleven boys in my class. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
I have twelve hours of English a week. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
It’s thirteen minutes past twelve. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
There are fourteen computers in the class. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
The building has got fifteen windows. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
I live at number sixteen . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
I am seventeen and start my first job on Monday. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
I’m eighteen years old and I’m a student. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
Room nineteen is on the first floor. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
There are twenty people in my class. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
My sister is twenty-one years old. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
The train leaves at five thirty . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
My aunt is thirty-five years old. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
My dad is forty years old. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
My mum is forty-three years old. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
It costs fifty cents. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
Room fifty-nine is on the second floor. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
Passengers on flight BA234 please go to gate sixty immediately. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
My grandmother is sixty-seven years old. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
My grandfather is seventy years old. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
The British Airways flight to Madrid is boarding at gate seventy-two . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
The address is eighty Park Road. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
Open your books to page eighty-eight . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
It’s about ninety kilometres to Bordeaux. File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
Take bus number ninety-four . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
Open your books to page one hundred . File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Days and numbers
Egypt is in Africa . File 1 The world
I am African . I come from Nigeria. File 1 The world
Are you American ? File 1 The world
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Argentina n /ɑːdʒənˈtiːnə/ Argentina is in South America. File 1 The world
Argentinian adj /ɑːdʒənˈtɪniən/ My friend is Argentinian . File 1 The world
Asia n /ˈeɪʒə/ Japan is in Asia . File 1 The world
Asian adj /ˈeɪʒn/ I like Asian food. File 1 The world
Australia n /ɒˈstreɪliə/ Canberra is the capital of Australia . File 1 The world
Australian adj /ɒˈstreɪliən/ I’m not English. I’m Australian . File 1 The world
Brazil n /brəˈzɪl/ I live in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil . File 1 The world
Brazilian adj /brəˈzɪliən/ The teacher is Brazilian . File 1 The world
China n /ˈtʃaɪnə/ She’s from China . File 1 The world
Chinese adj /tʃaɪˈniːz/ My teacher is Chinese . File 1 The world
Czech adj /tʃek/ I am Czech . File 1 The world
the Czech Republic n  /tʃek rɪˈpʌblɪk/ I am from the Czech Republic . File 1 The world
Egypt n /ˈiːdʒɪpt/ Egypt is in North Africa. File 1 The world
Egyptian adj /iˈdʒɪpʃn/ There are lots of Egyptian people in my class. File 1 The world
England n /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ London is the capital of England . File 1 The world
English adj /ˈɪŋɡlIʃ/ Are you English ? File 1 The world
Europe n /ˈjʊərəp/ Italy is in Europe . File 1 The world
European adj /jʊərəˈpiːən/ Britain is part of the European Union. File 1 The world
France n /frɑːns/ France is next to Belgium. File 1 The world
French adj /frentʃ/ My mother is French . File 1 The world
German adj /ˈdʒɜːmən/ The waitress is German . File 1 The world
Germany n /ˈdʒɜːməni/ Germany is in Europe. File 1 The world
Hungarian adj /hʌŋˈɡeəriən/ Frida is from Budapest – she’s Hungarian . File 1 The world
Hungary n /ˈhʌŋɡəri/ Hungary is near Austria. File 1 The world
Ireland n /ˈaɪələnd/ I am from Ireland . File 1 The world
Irish adj /ˈaɪrIʃ/ Dublin is an Irish city. File 1 The world
Italian adj /ɪˈtæliən/ That actress is Italian . File 1 The world
Italy n /ˈɪtəli/ I think Lake Garda is in Italy . File 1 The world
Japan n /dʒəˈpæn/ I think Kyoto is in Japan . File 1 The world
Japanese adj /dʒæpəˈniːz/ They are Japanese . File 1 The world
Mexican adj /ˈmeksɪkən/ Mexican food is my favourite. File 1 The world
Mexico n /ˈmeksɪkəʊ/ Mexico is south of the USA. File 1 The world
North America n /nɔːθ əˈmerɪkə/ Canada is in North America . File 1 The world
North American adj /nɔːθ əˈmerɪkən/ The USA is a North American country. File 1 The world
Poland n /ˈpəʊlənd/ She is from Poland. File 1 The world
Polish adj /ˈpəʊlIʃ/ She is Polish . File 1 The world
Russia n /ˈrʌʃə/ Moscow is the capital of Russia . File 1 The world
Russian adj /ˈrʌʃn/ I think it’s Russian , but I’m not sure. File 1 The world
Scotland n /ˈskɒtlənd/ Where are you from in Scotland ? File 1 The world
Scottish adj /ˈskɒtIʃ/ Are they Scottish ? File 1 The world
South America n /saʊθ əˈmerɪkə/ Brazil is in South America . File 1 The world
South American adj /saʊθ əˈmerɪkən/ Argentina is a South American country. File 1 The world
Spain n /speɪn/ Madrid is the capital of Spain . File 1 The world
Spanish adj /ˈspænIʃ/ I love Spanish music. File 1 The world
Swiss adj /swɪs/ I love Swiss chocolate. File 1 The world
Switzerland n /ˈswɪtsələnd/ I am going skiing in Switzerland. File 1 The world
Turkey n  /ˈtɜːki/ Istanbul is in Turkey . File 1 The world
Turkish adj  /ˈtɜːkIʃ/ I love Turkish food. File 1 The world
the (United) States / the US(A) n /juˌnaɪtɪd ˈsteɪts/ We’re from Columbus, Ohio, in the USA .  File 1 The world
Answer the questions.  /ˈɑːnsə ðə ˈkwestʃənz/ Read the text. Answer the questions. File 1 Classroom language
Can I have a copy, please?  /kæn aɪ həv ə ˈkɒpi pliːz/ Can I have a copy, please? I haven’t got one. File 1 Classroom language
Can you help me, please?  /kæn ju ˈhelp mi pliːz/ Can you help me, please? I have a problem. File 1 Classroom language
Close the door.  /kləʊz ðə dɔː/ Close the door . It’s cold outside. File 1 Classroom language
Do exercise a.  /du ˈeksəsaɪz eɪ/ Do exercise a. It’s on the left. File 1 Classroom language
Excuse me, what’s...in English?  /ɪkˈskjuːs mi wɒts...ɪn ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ Excuse me, what’s fromage in English? File 1 Classroom language

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Go to page 84.  /ɡəʊ tə peɪdʒ ˈeɪti fɔː/ Open your books please. Go to page 84 . File 1 Classroom language
How do you spell it?  /haʊ də ju ˈspel ɪt/ How do you spell it? D-A-R-L-Y. File 1 Classroom language
I don’t know.  /aɪ dəʊnt ˈnəʊ/ I’m sorry. I don’t know. File 1 Classroom language
I don’t understand.  /aɪ dəʊnt ˌʌndəˈstænd/ I don’t understand. Can you repeat that, please? File 1 Classroom language
Listen and repeat.  /ˈlɪsn ən rɪˈpiːt/ Look at the words. Listen and repeat File 1 Classroom language
Look at the board.  /lʊk ət ðə ˈbɔːd/ Look at the board. Repeat these sounds. File 1 Classroom language
Open your books, please.  /ˈəʊpən jɔː bʊks pliːz/ OK, everyone. Open your books, please . File 1 Classroom language
Please stop talking!  /pliːz stɒp ˈtɔːkɪŋ/ Please stop talking! Open your books. File 1 Classroom language
Read the text.  /riːd ðə ˈtekst/ Read the text. Answer the questions. File 1 Classroom language
Sit down.  /sɪt ˈdaʊn/ Sit down and open your books. File 1 Classroom language
Sorry I’m late.  /ˈsɒri aɪm leɪt/ Sorry I’m late. There is a lot of traffic. File 1 Classroom language
Sorry, can you repeat that, please?  /ˈsɒri kæn ju rɪˈpiːt ðæt pliːz/ I don’t understand. Sorry, can you repeat that, please? File 1 Classroom language
Stand up.  /stænd ˈʌp/ Stand up. Speak to the other students. File 1 Classroom language
Turn off your mobile.  /tɜːn ɒf jɔː ˈməʊbaɪl/ Turn off your mobile. Please stop talking! File 1 Classroom language
What page is it?  /wɒt ˈpeɪdʒ ɪz ɪt/ Sorry, I didn’t hear you. What page is it? File 1 Classroom language
Work in pairs / groups.  /wɜːk ɪn ˈpeəz / ˈɡruːps/ Work in pairs. Practise the dialogue. File 1 Classroom language
bike n /baɪk/ I go to work by bike . File 1 Useful words and phrases
board n /bɔːd/ Look at the board . File 1 Useful words and phrases
cat n /kæt/ I have a cat at home. File 1 Useful words and phrases
chair n /tʃeə/ Take a seat on the chair . File 1 Useful words and phrases
computer n /kəmˈpjuːtə/ There is a computer in the classroom. File 1 Useful words and phrases
desk n /desk/ I write at a desk . File 1 Useful words and phrases
door n /dɔː/ The door is at the front of the room. File 1 Useful words and phrases
Good afternoon  /ɡʊd ˌɑːftəˈnuːn/ Good afternoon , Sir. File 1 Useful words and phrases
Good evening  /ɡʊd ˈiːvnɪŋ/ Good evening , Madam. File 1 Useful words and phrases
Good morning  /ɡʊd ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ Good morning , how are you? File 1 Useful words and phrases
Good night  /ˌɡʊdˈnaɪt/ Good night , see you in the morning. File 1 Useful words and phrases
I think it’s...  /aɪ ˈθɪŋk ɪts…/ I think it’s in Italy. File 1 Useful words and phrases
I’m not sure  /aɪm nɒt ˈʃɔː/ I think it’s Russian, but I’m not sure . File 1 Useful words and phrases
name n /neɪm/ My name is Paul. File 1 Useful words and phrases
table n /ˈteɪbl/ The teacher has a table at the front of the room. File 1 Useful words and phrases
thanks  /θæŋks/ Thanks a lot. File 1 Useful words and phrases
this det /ðɪs/ This is my first time in the UK. File 1 Useful words and phrases
train n /treɪn/ The train waiting at platform 13 is the Eurostar to Paris. File 1 Useful words and phrases
tree n /triː/ There is a tree in my garden. File 1 Useful words and phrases
weekday n /ˈwiːkdeɪ/ Monday is a weekday in most countries. File 1 Useful words and phrases
weekend n /ˌwiːˈkend/ The weekend is Saturday and Sunday in many countries. File 1 Useful words and phrases
well adj /wel/ Very well , thank you. File 1 Useful words and phrases
window n /ˈwɪndəʊ/ There is a window in our class. File 1 Useful words and phrases
Would you like...?  /wəd ju laɪk…/ Would you like a coffee? File 1 Useful words and phrases
address n /əˈdres/ What’s your address ? File 1 More words in File 1
age n /eɪdʒ/ I won’t tell you my age . File 1 More words in File 1
airport n /ˈeəpɔːt/ People go to the airport before and after a holiday. File 1 More words in File 1
answer v /ˈɑːnsə/ Read the text and answer the questions. File 1 More words in File 1
bar n /bɑː/ The bar closes at 11.30 p.m. File 1 More words in File 1
basketball n /ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl/ Basketball is a popular American sport. File 1 More words in File 1
boot n /buːt/ Where is my other boot ? File 1 More words in File 1
car n /kɑː/ My car is old but fast. File 1 More words in File 1
chess n /tʃes/ Chess is a slow game. File 1 More words in File 1
city n /ˈsɪti/ Is it a city or a country? File 1 More words in File 1
class n /klɑːs/ Your first class is on Monday. File 1 More words in File 1
country n /ˈkʌntri/ What country is pizza from? File 1 More words in File 1
double room n /ˈdʌbl rʊm/ I’d like a double room for two nights, please. File 1 More words in File 1
email n /ˈiːmeɪl/ What’s you email address? File 1 More words in File 1
first name n /ˈfɜːst neɪm/ My first name is Lisa. File 1 More words in File 1

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ground floor n /ɡraʊnd flɔː/ Your room is on the ground floor . File 1 More words in File 1
hotel n /həʊˈtel/ My hotel is near the museum. File 1 More words in File 1
internet n /ˈɪntənet/ I use the internet every day. File 1 More words in File 1
jazz n /dʒæz/ I like jazz music. File 1 More words in File 1
lift n /lɪft/ Take the lift to the second floor. File 1 More words in File 1
phone n /fəʊn/ What’s your phone number? File 1 More words in File 1
phone number n /fəʊn ˈnʌmbə/ What’s your phone number ? File 1 More words in File 1
picture n /ˈpɪktʃə/ Look at the picture of a classroom. File 1 More words in File 1
postcode n /ˈpəʊstkəʊd/ My postcode is B4 6EU. File 1 More words in File 1
reception n /rɪˈsepʃn/ Check in at reception . File 1 More words in File 1
salad n /ˈsæləd/ I like salad with my pasta. File 1 More words in File 1
school n /skuːl/ School starts at 9.00 a.m. File 1 More words in File 1
single room n /ˈsɪŋɡl rʊm/ I’d like a single room , please. File 1 More words in File 1
surname n /ˈsɜːneɪm/ My surname is Robertson. File 1 More words in File 1
taxi n /ˈtæksi/ Take a taxi to the station. File 1 More words in File 1
tennis n /ˈtenɪs/ I play tennis at the weekend. File 1 More words in File 1
book n /bʊk/ I am looking for a book to read. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
coin n /kɔɪn/ There is a coin on the table. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
credit card n /ˈkredɪt kɑːd/ I don’t have a credit card . File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
diary n /ˈdaɪəri/ I use a diary at work. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
dictionary n /ˈdɪkʃənri/ Look up the word in a dictionary . File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
file n /faɪl/ I keep my work in a file . File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
glasses pl n /ˈɡlɑːsɪz/ He wears glasses to help him see. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
headphones pl n /ˈhedfəʊnz/ He uses headphones to listen to music. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
identity card n /aɪˈdentəti kɑːd/ I have a passport, but I don’t have an identity card . File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
iPod n /ˈaɪpɒd/ I use an iPod to listen to music. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
key n /kiː/ Here is a key for your room. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
laptop n /ˈlæptɒp/ I have a laptop for work. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
magazine n /mæɡəˈziːn/ I buy a magazine every week. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
mobile (phone) n /ˈməʊbaɪl (fəʊn)/ I want a mobile phone for my birthday. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
newspaper n /ˈnjuːzpeɪpə/ I read a newspaper every morning. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
pen n /pen/ I use a pen to write. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
pencil n /ˈpensl/ I use a pencil to write. It’s easier to correct. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
photo n /ˈfəʊtəʊ/ There is a photo of my family in my wallet. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
piece of paper n /piːs əv ˈpeɪpə/ Can I have a piece of paper to write on? File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
purse n /pɜːs/ I keep my credit cards in a purse . File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
scissors pl n /ˈsɪzəz/ I need some scissors to cut this paper. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
stamp n /stæmp/ I need a stamp to post this letter. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
sunglasses pl n /ˈsʌnɡlɑːsɪz/ It’s really sunny. Where are my sunglasses ? File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
ticket n /ˈtɪkɪt/ A ticket to Oxford, please. File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
tissue n /ˈtɪʃuː/ Have you got a tissue ? File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
umbrella n /ʌmˈbrelə/ It’s raining. I need to buy an umbrella . File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
wallet n /ˈwɒlɪt/ I keep my money in a wallet . File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
watch n /wɒtʃ/ What’s this in English? ~ It’s a watch . File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Things
attractive adj /əˈtræktɪv/ He’s quite tall and he’s very attractive . File 2 Adjectives
bad adj /bæd/ This food is really bad . File 2 Adjectives
beautiful adj /ˈbjuːtɪfl/ She’s a very beautiful actress. File 2 Adjectives
big adj /bɪɡ/ His house is very big . It’s got six bedrooms. File 2 Adjectives
blonde adj /blɒnd/ He has got blonde hair. File 2 Adjectives
cheap adj /tʃiːp/ This restaurant is really cheap . File 2 Adjectives
clean adj /kliːn/ The window is really clean . File 2 Adjectives
cold adj /kəʊld/ Are you hot, Suzy? ~ No, I’m cold . File 2 Adjectives
dangerous adj /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ Careful! That dog’s dangerous . File 2 Adjectives
dark adj /dɑːk/ She has dark hair. File 2 Adjectives
difficult adj /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ This is a difficult exercise. File 2 Adjectives

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dirty adj /ˈdɜːti/ My room is dirty . I need to clean it. File 2 Adjectives
easy adj /ˈiːzi/ The homework is easy . File 2 Adjectives
empty adj /ˈempti/ Your glass is empty . Would you like another drink? File 2 Adjectives
expensive adj /ɪkˈspensɪv/ That hotel is too expensive . Let’s book another one. File 2 Adjectives
far adj /fɑː/ It’s not far now. Only 10 kilometres. File 2 Adjectives
fast adj /fɑːst/ Her car is very fast . File 2 Adjectives
fat adj /fat/ My pet dog loves to eat and is very fat . File 2 Adjectives
full adj /fʊl/ The hotel is full . File 2 Adjectives
good adj /ɡʊd/ Don’t worry. You know I’m a good driver. File 2 Adjectives
good-looking adj /ˌɡʊd ˈlʊkɪŋ/ He’s a good-looking man. File 2 Adjectives
high adj /haɪ/ Their house is high in the mountains. File 2 Adjectives
hot adj /hɒt/ The water is very hot . File 2 Adjectives
long adj /lɒŋ/ He has long hair and brown eyes. File 2 Adjectives
low adj /ləʊ/ The price is quite low . File 2 Adjectives
near adj /nɪə/ I know another hotel near here. File 2 Adjectives
new adj /njuː/ This is a new jacket. My other one was too old. File 2 Adjectives
old adj /əʊld/ My car is really old . I need a new one. File 2 Adjectives
poor adj /pɔː/ He is a poor man. He doesn’t have much money. File 2 Adjectives
pretty adj /ˈprɪti/ She’s tall and very pretty . File 2 Adjectives
quite adv /kwaɪt/ It’s quite nice here. File 2 Adjectives
really adv /ˈriːəli/ I really like Italian food. File 2 Adjectives
rich adj /rɪtʃ/ Look at his clothes. He’s very rich . File 2 Adjectives
right adj /raɪt/ Well done, that’s the right answer. File 2 Adjectives
safe adj /seɪf/ I am a safe driver. File 2 Adjectives
short adj /ʃɔːt/ She’s quite short and slim. File 2 Adjectives
slow adj /sləʊ/ I don’t like slow service in a restaurant. File 2 Adjectives
small adj /smɔːl/ My bedroom is quite small , but I love it. File 2 Adjectives
strong adj /strɒŋ/ My bag is heavy. I’m not strong enough to lift it. File 2 Adjectives
tall adj /tɔːl/ He’s quite tall and he’s very attractive. File 2 Adjectives
thin adj /θɪn/ Only thin people can wear that. File 2 Adjectives
ugly adj /ˈʌɡli/ It’s a really ugly picture. File 2 Adjectives
very adv /ˈveri/ It’s very exciting! File 2 Adjectives
weak adj /wiːk/ He is too weak to lift the bag. File 2 Adjectives
wrong adj /rɒŋ/ Number five is the wrong answer. File 2 Adjectives
young adj /jʌŋ/ She’s very young . She’s only five. File 2 Adjectives
angry adj /ˈæŋɡri/ I’m angry with Dan. File 2 Useful words and phrases
black adj /blæk/ I wear black shoes to work. File 2 Useful words and phrases
blue adj /bluː/ I like blue jeans. File 2 Useful words and phrases
bored adj /bɔːd/ I’m bored with this homework. File 2 Useful words and phrases
brown adj /braʊn/ He has black hair and brown eyes. File 2 Useful words and phrases
day n /deɪ/ It’s a lovely day today. File 2 Useful words and phrases
eyes pl n /aɪz/ He has brown eyes . File 2 Useful words and phrases
food n /fuːd/ Harry loves all types of food . File 2 Useful words and phrases
green adj /ɡriːn/ My car is green . File 2 Useful words and phrases
grey adj /ɡreɪ/ My grandmother’s hair is grey . File 2 Useful words and phrases
hair n /heə/ She has long brown hair . File 2 Useful words and phrases
happy adj /ˈhæpi/ I’m happy you can come to the party. File 2 Useful words and phrases
hungry adj /ˈhʌŋɡri/ I’m hungry – can I make a sandwich? File 2 Useful words and phrases
lamp n /læmp/ On my desk I have a computer and a lamp . File 2 Useful words and phrases
mother n /ˈmʌðə/ I live with my mother and father. File 2 Useful words and phrases
nice adj /naɪs/ Have a nice day! File 2 Useful words and phrases
orange adj /ˈɒrɪndʒ/ He has an orange T-shirt. File 2 Useful words and phrases
page n /peɪdʒ/ Look at page 10, please. File 2 Useful words and phrases
pink adj /pɪŋk/ My bedroom is pink . File 2 Useful words and phrases
printer n /ˈprɪntə/ I have a laptop and a printer on my desk. File 2 Useful words and phrases

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red adj /red/ She’s got red hair. File 2 Useful words and phrases
sad adj /sæd/ Julie is sad she can’t come to the party. File 2 Useful words and phrases
stressed adj /strest/ I’m stressed – I need a holiday. File 2 Useful words and phrases
that det /ðæt/ Let’s stop at that service station. File 2 Useful words and phrases
these det /ðiːz/ These are very difficult exercises. File 2 Useful words and phrases
thing n /θɪŋ/ What is that thing there? File 2 Useful words and phrases
thirsty adj /ˈθɜːsti/ I’m thirsty – where’s the water? File 2 Useful words and phrases
those det /ðəʊz/ What are those things there? File 2 Useful words and phrases
thumb n /θʌm/ My thumb on my right hand hurts. File 2 Useful words and phrases
tired adj /ˈtaɪəd/ I’m tired and I want to go to bed. File 2 Useful words and phrases
white adj /waɪt/ I have a new white shirt. File 2 Useful words and phrases
worried adj /ˈwʌrid/ I’m worried about Gareth. File 2 Useful words and phrases
yellow adj /ˈjeləʊ/ Taxis in New York are yellow . File 2 Useful words and phrases
about adv /əˈbaʊt/ My teacher is about 40 years old. File 2 More words in File 2
accent n /ˈæksent/ She’s from Glasgow, and she has a Scottish accent . File 2 More words in File 2
actor / actress n /ˈæktə / ˈæktrəs/ She’s a French actress . File 2 More words in File 2
Be careful!  /bi ˈkeəfl/ Be careful! There’s another car! File 2 More words in File 2
Be quiet!  /bi ˈkwaɪət/ Be quiet! I’m trying to read. File 2 More words in File 2
box n /bɒks/ What is in that box ? File 2 More words in File 2
bull n /bʊl/ That bull is angry. File 2 More words in File 2
but conj /bʌt/ She lives in Madrid, but she isn’t Spanish. File 2 More words in File 2
clock n /klɒk/ I have a clock in my kitchen. File 2 More words in File 2
Don’t worry.  /dəʊnt ˈwʌri/ Don’t worry. I’m a good driver. File 2 More words in File 2
famous adj /ˈfeɪməs/ He’s a famous American actor. File 2 More words in File 2
for example  /fɔː ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/ Some words are British English, for example : mobile phone. File 2 More words in File 2
horse n /hɔːs/ My brother has a horse called Bob. File 2 More words in File 2
jeans pl n /dʒiːnz/ I wear jeans at the weekend. File 2 More words in File 2
meaning n /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ I don’t understand the meaning of this word. File 2 More words in File 2
money n /ˈmʌni/ I keep my money in my wallet. File 2 More words in File 2
politician n /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn/ My father is a politician . File 2 More words in File 2
similar adj /ˈsɪmələ/ American grammar is very similar to British grammar. File 2 More words in File 2
singer n /ˈsɪŋə/ Lady Gaga is a famous singer . File 2 More words in File 2
Slow down!  /sləʊ ˈdaʊn/ Slow down! You’re driving too fast! File 2 More words in File 2
snake n /sneɪk/ This snake is brown and yellow. File 2 More words in File 2
sportsman / sportswoman n /ˈspɔːtsmən / ˈspɔːtswʊmən/ Rafael Nadal is a famous sportsman . File 2 More words in File 2
story n /ˈstɔːri/ Listen to the end of the story . File 2 More words in File 2
Turn right.  /tɜːn ˈraɪt/ Turn right. Then go straight ahead. File 2 More words in File 2
TV presenter n /ˌtiː ˈviː prɪˈzentə/ My best friend is a TV presenter for the BBC. File 2 More words in File 2
vice versa adv /ˌvaɪs ˈvɜːsə/ You can travel from Delhi to Mumbai, and vice versa . File 2 More words in File 2
What colour is...?  /wɒt ˈkʌlər ɪz…/ What colour is the American flag? File 2 More words in File 2
zebra n /ˈzebrə/ Look at that zebra over there. File 2 More words in File 2
cook v /kʊk/ I cook dinner for my family every evening. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
drink v /drɪŋk/ I drink mineral water every day. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
eat  v /iːt/ I don’t want to eat fast food for dinner. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
go v /ɡəʊ/ We go to the cinema every month. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
have v /hæv/ We don’t have children but we have a dog. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
like v /laɪk/ I like animals so I have a cat, a dog, and a rabbit at home. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
listen v /ˈlɪsn/ I listen to music on my iPod. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
live  v /lɪv/ I live in a flat with my sister. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
play v /pleɪ/ You play tennis really well. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
read v /riːd/ I read a newspaper on the train every morning. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
say v /seɪ/ You’re late – say sorry to your teacher. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
speak v /spiːk/ British and American people speak the same language. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
study v /ˈstʌdi/ I want to study economics at university. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
take  v /teɪk/ I take an umbrella in my school bag every day. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases

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want v /wɒnt/ I want a new car – a BMW! File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
watch v /wɒtʃ/ I watch TV on Saturday evenings. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
wear v /weə/ Do you wear glasses for reading? File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
work v /wɜːk/ I work in an office in the town centre. File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Verb phrases
administrator n /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtə/ Karen is an administrator . File 3 Jobs
architect n /ˈɑːkɪtekt/ Norman Foster is an architect . File 3 Jobs
bank manager n /ˈbæŋk mænɪdʒə/ I want to be a bank manager and make lots of money. File 3 Jobs
builder n /ˈbɪldə/ Carl is a builder and he works very hard. File 3 Jobs
chef n /ʃef/ Marco is a chef in an Italian restaurant. File 3 Jobs
cook n /kʊk/ Julie is a cook at the school. File 3 Jobs
dentist n /ˈdentɪst/ I want to see a dentist about my bad teeth. File 3 Jobs
doctor n /ˈdɒktə/ I don’t feel well. I need to see a doctor . File 3 Jobs
engineer n /endʒɪˈnɪə/ We need an engineer to help with this project. File 3 Jobs
factory worker n /ˈfæktəri wɜːkə/ My uncle is a factory worker in a biscuit factory. File 3 Jobs
flight attendant n /ˈflaɪt ətendənt/ She travels a lot. We think she’s a flight attendant . File 3 Jobs
footballer n /ˈfʊtbɔːlə/ My friend is a footballer. He plays for Manchester United. File 3 Jobs
hairdresser n /ˈheədresə/ I’m a hairdresser. I cut people’s hair. File 3 Jobs
journalist n /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/ My dad is a journalist . He writes for a newspaper. File 3 Jobs
lawyer n /ˈlɔːjə/ My mother is a lawyer . File 3 Jobs
model n /ˈmɒdl/ Gisele Bundchen is a model . File 3 Jobs
musician n /mjuˈzɪʃn/ My brother is a famous musician . File 3 Jobs
nurse n /nɜːs/ A nurse usually works in a hospital. File 3 Jobs
pilot n /ˈpaɪlət/ A pilot flies planes. File 3 Jobs
policeman / policewoman n /pəˈliːsmən / pəˈliːswʊmən/ There’s a policeman outside our house. File 3 Jobs
receptionist n /rɪˈsepʃənɪst/ A receptionist works at a hotel check-in desk. File 3 Jobs
shop assistant n /ˈʃɒp əsɪstənt/ A shop assistant serves customers in a shop. File 3 Jobs
soldier n /ˈsəʊldʒə/ I’m a soldier . I work for the army. File 3 Jobs
teacher n /ˈtiːtʃə/ I’m a teacher. I teach chemistry. File 3 Jobs
vet n /vet/ I’m a vet . I look after animals. File 3 Jobs
waiter n /ˈweɪtə/ I am a waiter in a small café. File 3 Jobs
waitress n /ˈweɪtrəs/ I work as a waitress in a restaurant. File 3 Jobs
It’s a quarter past six.  /ɪts ə ˈkwɔːtə pɑːst sɪks/ It’s a quarter past six. Time to get up! File 3 Time
It’s a quarter to seven.  /ɪts ə ˈkwɔːtə tə ˈsevn/ What time is it? ~ It’s a quarter to seven. File 3 Time
It’s five to seven.  /ɪts faɪv tə ˈsevn/ It’s five to seven . The bus will arrive soon. File 3 Time
It’s half past six.  /ɪts hɑːf pɑːst sɪks/ What time is it? ~ It’s half past six. File 3 Time
It’s six o’clock.  /ɪts sɪks əklɒk/ It’s six o’clock . I’m leaving the office now. File 3 Time
It’s ten past six.  /ɪts ten pɑːst sɪks/ What time is it? ~ It’s ten past six. File 3 Time
It’s three minutes past six.  /ɪts θriː ˈmɪnɪts pɑːst sɪks/ What time is it? ~ It’s three minutes past six . File 3 Time
It’s twenty past six.  /ɪts ˈtwenti pɑːst sɪks/ What time is it? ~ It’s twenty past six . File 3 Time
It’s twenty-five to seven.  /ɪts ˈtwenti faɪv tə ˈsevn/ What time is it? ~ It’s twenty-five to seven . File 3 Time
call v /kɔːl/ Are you Samantha? ~ Yes I am, but call me Sam. File 3 Useful words and phrases
Can I have a tea, please?  /kæn aɪ həv ə ˈtiː pliːz/ Can I have a tea, please? ~ To have here or take away? File 3 Useful words and phrases
Can I help you?  /kæn aɪ ˈhelp ju/ Can I help you? ~ A black coffee, please. File 3 Useful words and phrases
change / changes v /tʃeɪndʒ / tʃeɪndʒɪz/ Be careful because the weather changes quickly. File 3 Useful words and phrases
earn v /ɜːn/ Does she earn a lot of money? File 3 Useful words and phrases
feel v /fiːl/ I feel stupid when the waiter calls my name. File 3 Useful words and phrases
finish / finishes v /ˈfɪnɪʃ / fɪnɪʃɪz/ Our lessons finish at 5 o’clock. File 3 Useful words and phrases
How interesting.  /haʊ ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ I’m a singer. ~ Really? How interesting. File 3 Useful words and phrases
How many? det /haʊ ˈmeni/ How many children do you have? File 3 Useful words and phrases
How much is that?  /haʊ ˈmʌtʃ ɪz ðæt/ How much is that? ~ That’s £12.45, please. File 3 Useful words and phrases
love / loves v /lʌv / lʌvz/ British people love animals! File 3 Useful words and phrases
Me too.  /ˈmi tuː/ I like classical music. ~ Me too. File 3 Useful words and phrases
need v /niːd/ In the US you need ID when you buy a drink. File 3 Useful words and phrases
pay v /peɪ/ You don’t pay when you take money out of an ATM. File 3 Useful words and phrases
prefer v /prɪˈfɜː/ I prefer the Starbucks in Britain. File 3 Useful words and phrases

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rain / rains v /reɪn / reɪnz/ It rains a lot so you’ll need an umbrella. File 3 Useful words and phrases
Really? adv /ˈriːəli/ I’m a singer. ~ Really? How interesting. File 3 Useful words and phrases
sell v /sel/ I sell clothes in a shop. File 3 Useful words and phrases
To take away.  /tə teɪk əˈweɪ/ To have here or take away? ~ To take away. File 3 Useful words and phrases
travel v /ˈtrævl/ I travel to lots of countries for my job. File 3 Useful words and phrases
walk v /wɔːk/ Do you walk to school? ~ No, I go by bus. File 3 Useful words and phrases
What about you?  /wɒt əbaʊt ˈju/ I’m hungry. What about you? File 3 Useful words and phrases
What time is it?  /wɒt ˈtaɪm ɪz ɪt/ What time is it? ~ It’s nine fifteen. File 3 Useful words and phrases
What would you like?  /wɒt wəd ju ˈlaɪk/ What would you like? ~ A black coffee, please. File 3 Useful words and phrases
What? det /wɒt/ What do you do? File 3 Useful words and phrases
What’s the time?  /wɒts ðə ˈtaɪm/ What’s the time? ~ It’s six o’clock. File 3 Useful words and phrases
When? adv /wen/ When do you go to the gym? File 3 Useful words and phrases
Where? adv /weə/ Where does he live? File 3 Useful words and phrases
Which? det /wɪtʃ/ In which picture can you see a cash machine? File 3 Useful words and phrases
Why? adv /waɪ/ Why are you so tired? File 3 Useful words and phrases
barista n /bəˈrɪstə/ A barista is a person who works in a coffee shop. File 3 More words in File 3
bird n /bɜːd/ Look at that beautiful bird . File 3 More words in File 3
brownie n /ˈbraʊni/ I’ll have a coffee and a brownie , please. File 3 More words in File 3
cakes pl n /keɪks/ Can I have two chocolate cakes please? File 3 More words in File 3
cash machine (ATM) n /kæʃ məˈʃiːn/ Is there a cash machine near here? File 3 More words in File 3
coffee cup n /ˈkɒfi kʌp/ Could you pass me a coffee cup ? File 3 More words in File 3
comfortable adj /ˈkʌmfətəbl/ I like it, it’s nice and comfortable . File 3 More words in File 3
cyclist n /ˈsaɪklɪst/ Chris Hoy is a British cyclist . File 3 More words in File 3
driver n /ˈdraɪvə/ Don’t worry, I’m a good driver . File 3 More words in File 3
here adv /hɪə/ Can we park here ? File 3 More words in File 3
jacket n /ˈdʒækɪt/ I wear a blue jacket and trousers and a white shirt and tie. File 3 More words in File 3
nylon top n /ˈnaɪlɒn tɒp/ My uniform is dark trousers and a white nylon top . File 3 More words in File 3
pedestrian n /pəˈdestriən/ Stop the car – there is a pedestrian on the zebra crossing. File 3 More words in File 3
service n /ˈsɜːvɪs/ The service is quick here. File 3 More words in File 3
shirt and tie n /ʃɜːt ən ˈtaɪ/ I wear a blue jacket and trousers and a white shirt and tie . File 3 More words in File 3
skirt n /skɜːt/ I sometimes wear a skirt , but I prefer trousers. File 3 More words in File 3
sure adj /ʃɔː/ I think we can park here, but I’m not sure . File 3 More words in File 3
tie n /taɪ/ I have to wear a shirt and tie at work. File 3 More words in File 3
trousers pl n /ˈtraʊzəz/ I sometimes wear a skirt, but I prefer trousers . File 3 More words in File 3
turn n /tɜːn/ It’s your turn . File 3 More words in File 3
word n /wɜːd/ Complete the questions with a word or phrase from the list. File 3 More words in File 3
work n /wɜːk/ I drink coffee when I’m at work . File 3 More words in File 3
worker n /ˈwɜːkə/ He is an office worker . File 3 More words in File 3
world n /wɜːld/ Journalists work all over the world . File 3 More words in File 3
worry v /ˈwʌri/ Don’t worry . We have lots of time. File 3 More words in File 3
zebra crossing n /ˌzebrə ˈkrɒsɪŋ/ When you walk on a zebra crossing, all the drivers stop. File 3 More words in File 3
aunt n /ɑːnt/ My mum’s sister, my aunt, is two years older than she is. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
brother n /ˈbrʌðə/ That’s my brother and his son. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
brother-in-law n /ˈbrʌðər ɪn lɔː/ My brother-in-law still lives with his parents. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
children n /ˈtʃɪldrən/ He has three children , two boys and a girl. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
cousin n /ˈkʌzn/ My cousin goes to the same school as me. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
daughter n /ˈdɔːtə/ My daughter is four years old. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
father n /ˈfɑːðə/ My father is a doctor. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
grandfather n /ˈɡrænfɑːðə/ My grandfather is 78 years old. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
grandmother n /ˈɡrænmʌðə/ My grandmother doesn’t work. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
mother-in-law n /ˈmʌðər ɪn lɔː/ I don’t like my mother-in-law . File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
nephew n /ˈnefjuː/ My nephew is five years old. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
niece n /niːs/ I have got a nephew but not a niece . File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
parents pl n /ˈpeərənts/ My parents don’t often listen to the radio. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
sister n /ˈsɪstə/ My sister has three children. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family

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son n /sʌn/ I have two daughters and a son . File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
stepfather n /ˈstepfɑːðə/ Is he your father? ~ No, he’s my stepfather. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
stepsister n /ˈstepsɪstə/ My stepsister doesn’t live with us. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
uncle n /ˈʌŋkl/ I don’t see my uncle very often. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
wife n /waɪf/ He lives in Chile with his wife . File 4 Vocabulary Banks - The family
do exercise  /duː ˈeksəsaɪz/ I hardly ever do exercise . File 4 Everyday activities
do homework  /duː ˈhəʊmwɜːk/ How often do you do homework ? File 4 Everyday activities
do the housework /duː ðə ˈhaʊswɜːk/ I do the housework on Saturday morning. File 4 Everyday activities
finish work at 6.30  /fɪnɪʃ wɜːk ət sɪks ˈθɜːti/ I finish work at 6.30 p.m. File 4 Everyday activities
get dressed v /ɡet ˈdrest/ I have a shower, then I get dressed . File 4 Everyday activities
get home late  /ɡet həʊm ˈleɪt/ They often get home late . File 4 Everyday activities
get up at 8.00  /ɡet ʌp ət ˈeɪt/ I get up at 8.00 a.m. File 4 Everyday activities
go home early  /ɡəʊ həʊm ˈɜːli/ Sometimes I go home early from work. File 4 Everyday activities
go shopping  /ɡəʊ ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ I usually go shopping at the weekend. File 4 Everyday activities
go to bed late  /ɡəʊ tə bed ˈleɪt/ I usually go to bed late on Friday. File 4 Everyday activities
go to Italian classes  /ɡəʊ tə ɪˈtæliəŋ klɑːsɪz/ I go to Italian classes twice a week. File 4 Everyday activities
go to work by bus  /ɡəʊ tə wɜːk baɪ ˈbʌs/ We go to work by bus . File 4 Everyday activities
have a bath  /hæv ə bɑːθ/ I don’t like showers so I have a bath . File 4 Everyday activities
have a coffee  /həv ə ˈkɒfi/ I have a coffee for breakfast. File 4 Everyday activities
have a shower v /həv ə ˈʃaʊə/ I have a shower every morning before breakfast. File 4 Everyday activities
have breakfast /həv ˈbrekfəst/ I like to have breakfast in bed at the weekends. File 4 Everyday activities
have lunch at work  /hæv lʌntʃ ət ˈwɜːk/ We have lunch at work , in the cafeteria. File 4 Everyday activities
have pizza for dinner  /hæv ˈpiːtsə fə dɪnə/ They often have pizza for dinner . File 4 Everyday activities
make the dinner  /meɪk ðə ˈdɪnə/ The children do their homework and I make the dinner . File 4 Everyday activities
relax v /rɪˈlæks/ I like to relax at the weekend. File 4 Everyday activities
sleep for eight hours  /sliːp fər eɪt ˈaʊəz/ They don’t usually sleep for eight hours . File 4 Everyday activities
start work at 8.30  /stɑːt wɜːk ət eɪt ˈθɜːti/ I start work at 8.30 a.m. File 4 Everyday activities
take the dog for a walk  /teɪk ðə dɒɡ fər ə ˈwɔːk/ I take the dog for a walk every morning. File 4 Everyday activities
wake up at 7.00  /weɪk ʌp ət ˈsevn/ I wake up at 7.00 a.m. File 4 Everyday activities
always adv /ˈɔ:lweɪz/ Why are you always late? File 4 Adverbs and expressions of frequency
every (day / week / month / year) adv /ˈevri/ They spend about 31 hours online every week . File 4 Adverbs and expressions of frequency
hardly ever adv /ˈhɑ:dli evə/ He hardly ever has breakfast. File 4 Adverbs and expressions of frequency
never adv /ˈnevə/ I never have time for breakfast. File 4 Adverbs and expressions of frequency
normally adv /ˈnɔːməli/ I normally leave work at five. File 4 Adverbs and expressions of frequency
often adv /ˈɒfn/ He often has a hamburger for dinner. File 4 Adverbs and expressions of frequency
once (a day / week / month / year) ​adv /wʌns/ We go to the cinema once a week . File 4 Adverbs and expressions of frequency
only adv /ˈəʊnli/ We only have half an hour for lunch. File 4 Adverbs and expressions of frequency
sometimes adv /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ They’re sometimes late. File 4 Adverbs and expressions of frequency
three times (a day / week / month / year) adv /θriː taɪmz/ I play tennis three times a week . File 4 Adverbs and expressions of frequency
twice (a day / week / month / year) adv /twaɪs/ I have English classes twice a week . File 4 Adverbs and expressions of frequency
usually adv /ˈjuːʒuəli/ In the morning we usually have five lessons. File 4 Adverbs and expressions of frequency
after prep /ˈɑːftə/ What do you do after work? File 4 Useful words and phrases
also adv /ˈɔːlsəʊ/ They also have a good social life. File 4 Useful words and phrases
at prep /æt/ I get up at 7.30 a.m. File 4 Useful words and phrases
busy adj /ˈbɪzi/ I work in a busy restaurant. File 4 Useful words and phrases
everyone pron /ˈevriwʌn/ Suddenly everyone arrives at the same time. File 4 Useful words and phrases
everything pron /ˈevriθɪŋ/ I go back to the restaurant and check everything is OK. File 4 Useful words and phrases
for (a couple of hours) prep /fə/ I go home to be with the family for a couple of hours . File 4 Useful words and phrases
have v /hæv/ I always have toast for breakfast. File 4 Useful words and phrases
home n /həʊm/ I go home to be with the family for a couple of hours. File 4 Useful words and phrases
I don’t enjoy it.  /aɪ dəʊnt ɪnˈdʒɔɪ ɪt/ I don’t want to play golf because I don’t enjoy it . File 4 Useful words and phrases
job n /dʒɒb/ I love my job . I’m a teacher. File 4 Useful words and phrases
own adj /əʊn/ Nico is a chef and has his own restaurant. File 4 Useful words and phrases
ready adj /ˈredi/ I go to bed, ready to start again the next day. File 4 Useful words and phrases
relaxed adj /rɪˈlækst/ He’s a very relaxed person. File 4 Useful words and phrases

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spend v /spend/ How long does he spend with the children? File 4 Useful words and phrases
to prep /tu/ I cycle to work every day. File 4 Useful words and phrases
up adv /ʌp/ I live up in the mountains. File 4 Useful words and phrases
who pron /huː/ Do you know who our teacher is? File 4 Useful words and phrases
approximately adv /əˈprɒksɪmətli/ During his life he’ll eat approximately 35,000 biscuits. File 4 More words in File 4
at least det /ət ˈliːst/ All of my friends have at least one TV in their house. File 4 More words in File 4
because conj /bɪˈkɒz/ I never read the newspaper because I can’t read very well. File 4 More words in File 4
contacts pl n /ˈkɒntækts/ I have 100 contacts on my mobile phone. File 4 More words in File 4
factory n /ˈfæktəri/ I work in a factory that makes cars. File 4 More words in File 4
four weeks pl n /fɔː ˈwiːks/ Four weeks is equal to a month. File 4 More words in File 4
healthy adj /ˈhelθi/ I try to eat healthy food like fruit and vegetables. File 4 More words in File 4
house n /haʊs/ I live in a house with my parents and sister. File 4 More words in File 4
including prep /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ He can cook four dishes, including Spaghetti Bolognese. File 4 More words in File 4
less than det /ˈles ðən/ It takes less than ten minutes to walk to school from my house. File 4 More words in File 4
more than det /ˈmɔː ðən/ He works more than 40 hours a week. File 4 More words in File 4
royalty n /ˈrɔɪəlti/ Our country doesn’t have any royalty . There is no king or queen. File 4 More words in File 4
seven days pl n /ˈsevn deɪz/ Seven days is equal to a week. File 4 More words in File 4
sixty minutes pl n /sɪksti ˈmɪnɪts/ Sixty minutes is equal to an hour. File 4 More words in File 4
sixty seconds pl n /sɪksti ˈsekəndz/ Sixty seconds is equal to a minute. File 4 More words in File 4
sports player n /spɔːts ˈpleɪə/ Messi is a very popular sports player . File 4 More words in File 4
thirty minutes pl n /θɜːti ˈmɪnɪts/ Thirty minutes is equal to half an hour. File 4 More words in File 4
twelve months pl n /twelv ˈmʌnθs/ Twelve months is equal to a year. File 4 More words in File 4
twenty-four hours pl n /twenti fɔː ˈaʊəz/ Twenty-four hours is equal to a day. File 4 More words in File 4
unemployed adj /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ I am unemployed and haven’t got a job. File 4 More words in File 4
buy v /baɪ/ You need to buy a ticket before you get on the bus. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
call / phone v /kɔːl / fəʊn/ I want to call my mum. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
dance v /dɑːns/ I want to learn how to dance the tango. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
draw v /drɔː/ Can you draw a picture of your house? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
drive v /draɪv/ I drive a Ferrari. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
find v /faɪnd/ It’s hard to find a parking space on my street. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
forget v /fəˈɡet/ I always forget my teacher’s name! File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
give v /ɡɪv/ The shop assistants give you good advice. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
hear v /hɪə/ I can hear a noise upstairs – is someone there? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
help v /help/ I help my children with their homework. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
look for phr v /ˈlʊk fɔː/ I’ll help you look for your keys. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
meet v /miːt/ Nice to meet you. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
paint v /peɪnt/ I want to paint a picture of my father. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
play v /pleɪ/ You play tennis really well. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
remember v /rɪˈmembə/ There’s our neighbour – can you remember her name? File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
run v /rʌn/ All the children run a race on Sports Day. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
see v /siː/ I want to see a film this weekend. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
sing v /sɪŋ/ Let’s all sing a song together! File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
swim v /swɪm/ I like to swim in the sea when I’m at the beach. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
take v /teɪk/ I always take photos when I’m on holiday. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
talk v /tɔːk/ Talk to your teacher about your homework, please. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
tell v /tel/ The waiters tell jokes to make you laugh. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
use v /juːz/ I always use a computer at work. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
wait for phr v /ˈweɪt fɔː/ I wait for a bus at the bus stop every morning. File 5 Vocabulary Banks - More verb phrases
autumn n /ˈɔːtəm/ In autumn the weather changes a lot. File 5 The weather and seasons
cloudy adj /ˈklaʊdi/ In the summer it’s sometimes sunny and sometimes cloudy . File 5 The weather and seasons
cold adj /kəʊld/ Are you hot, Suzy? ~ No, I’m cold . File 5 The weather and seasons
cool adj /kuːl/ It’s a bit cool today – you should wear a jacket. File 5 The weather and seasons
foggy adj /ˈfɒɡi/ London is a very foggy city because the air is really dirty. File 5 The weather and seasons
hot adj /hɒt/ It’s always very hot in the summer in my country. File 5 The weather and seasons
raining v /ˈreɪnɪŋ/ Is it raining outside? File 5 The weather and seasons

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snowing v /ˈsnəʊɪŋ/ It’s snowing outside – let’s go and make a snowman. File 5 The weather and seasons
spring n /sprɪŋ/ I love spring here because all the flowers come out. File 5 The weather and seasons
summer n /ˈsʌmə/ The normal temperature in the summer is 32°C. File 5 The weather and seasons
sunny adj /ˈsʌni/ Even in winter it can be sunny in the mornings here. File 5 The weather and seasons
warm adj /wɔːm/ I love warm weather so I always go to Egypt on holiday. File 5 The weather and seasons
windy adj /ˈwɪndi/ It’s really windy today. File 5 The weather and seasons
winter n /ˈwɪntə/ It often snows in the winter . File 5 The weather and seasons
argue v /ˈɑːɡjuː/ My parents argue a lot. File 5 Useful words and phrases
bank n /bæŋk/ My sister works in a bank . File 5 Useful words and phrases
bark v /bɑːk/ Our dogs always bark when they see a cat. File 5 Useful words and phrases
cry v /kraɪ/ The baby doesn’t cry very often. File 5 Useful words and phrases
downstairs adv /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/ Two students live downstairs . File 5 Useful words and phrases
fly v /flaɪ/ We fly the flag when we go to an England football game. File 5 Useful words and phrases
happen v /ˈhæpən/ What will happen if you make a noise after 10.00 p.m.? File 5 Useful words and phrases
language n /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ What is this word in your language ? File 5 Useful words and phrases
loud adj /laʊd/ They play loud music. File 5 Useful words and phrases
next door adv /ˌnekst ˈdɔː/ My best friend lives next door to me. File 5 Useful words and phrases
noisy adj /ˈnɔɪzi/ They have noisy parties. File 5 Useful words and phrases
party n /ˈpɑːti/ Do you want to come to my party ? File 5 Useful words and phrases
shoes pl n /ʃuːz/ I want to buy some new shoes . File 5 Useful words and phrases
shout v /ʃaʊt/ Their children shout all the time. File 5 Useful words and phrases
start v /stɑːt/ You can start when you’re ready. File 5 Useful words and phrases
sweater n /ˈswetə/ I’m cold – I think I’ll put on a sweater . File 5 Useful words and phrases
think v /θɪŋk/ What do you think they are doing now? File 5 Useful words and phrases
T-shirt n /ˈtiːʃɜːt/ I wear a T-shirt every day. File 5 Useful words and phrases
upstairs adv /ˌʌpˈsteəz/ I live in this flat, and an old woman lives upstairs . File 5 Useful words and phrases
young adj /jʌŋ/ Your dad looks really young . File 5 Useful words and phrases
album n /ˈælbəm/ She has a new album coming soon. File 5 More words in File 5
audience n /ˈɔːdiəns/ He will only play for a small audience . File 5 More words in File 5
concert n /ˈkɒnsət/ I’m watching a concert in a theatre in London. File 5 More words in File 5
copy n /ˈkɒpi/ Do you have a copy of her new album? File 5 More words in File 5
Don’t be silly!  /dəʊnt bi ˈsɪli/ Don’t be silly – I’m not angry with you. File 5 More words in File 5
Have fun!  /hæv ˈfʌn/ Have fun! Don’t be home too late. File 5 More words in File 5
hit n /hɪt/ I love her latest hit. It always plays on the radio. File 5 More words in File 5
I have to go.  /aɪ həv tə ˈɡəʊ/ I have to go. See you tomorrow. File 5 More words in File 5
It’s so cool!  /ɪts səʊ ˈkuːl/ I love your new bag! It’s so cool! File 5 More words in File 5
No problem.  /nəʊ ˈprɒbləm/ No problem. I can help you any time. File 5 More words in File 5
No way!  /nəʊ ˈweɪ/ No way! You can’t have my jacket! File 5 More words in File 5
number 1 n /nʌmbə ˈwʌn/ Her song is now number 1 . File 5 More words in File 5
recording contract n /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ ˈkɒntrækt/ She has a recording contract with Epic Records. File 5 More words in File 5
Right now?  /raɪt ˈnaʊ/ Can you help me? ~ Right now? File 5 More words in File 5
single n /ˈsɪŋɡl/ You can buy her new single tomorrow. File 5 More words in File 5
That’s OK.  /ðæts əʊˈkeɪ/ That’s OK. I can ask Jason for help. File 5 More words in File 5
top ten n /ˌtɒp ˈten/ He wants a top ten record in the USA next year. File 5 More words in File 5
version n /ˈvɜːʒn/ She sings a new version of a Leonard Cohen song. File 5 More words in File 5
Wait a minute.  /weɪt ə ˈmɪnɪt/ Wait a minute. I can’t find my keys. File 5 More words in File 5
What can you play?  /wɒt kən ju ˈpleɪ/ What can you play? ~ I can play the guitar. File 5 More words in File 5
What’s wrong?  /wɒts ˈrɒŋ/ What’s wrong? You look sad. File 5 More words in File 5
January n /ˈdʒænjuəri/ In the UK January is a cold and dark month. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
February n /ˈfebruəri/ Valentine’s Day is in February . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
March n /mɑːtʃ/ Easter Sunday is a Christian holiday in March or April. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
April n /ˈeɪprəl/ Easter Sunday is a Christian holiday in March or April . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
May n /meɪ/ Paul’s favourite month is May because the weather is warm. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
June n /dʒuːn/ My sister’s birthday’s in June . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
July n /dʒuˈlaɪ/ My birthday’s in July. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date

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August n /ˈɔːɡəst/ My favourite month is August because it’s usually hot. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
September n /sepˈtembə/ I usually take holidays in September . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
October n /ɒkˈtəʊbə/ October is a cold month. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
November n /nəʊˈvembə/ Halloween is in November . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
December n /dɪˈsembə/ Christmas Day is in December . File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
1st (first) det /fɜːst/ Saturday is the first day when I can stay in bed until noon! File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
2nd (second) det /ˈsekənd/ This is my second English lesson. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
3rd (third) det /θɜːd/ The third Monday in January is the most depressing day of the year. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
4th (fourth) det /fɔːθ/ My birthday is the fourth of December. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
5th (fifth) det /fɪfθ/ This is the fifth time I have seen this movie. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
6th (sixth) det /sɪksθ/ That is the sixth goal in the game. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
7th (seventh) det /ˈsevnθ/ My sister’s birthday is the seventh of January. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
8th (eighth) det /eɪtθ/ My mum’s birthday is the eighth of March. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
9th (ninth) det /naɪnθ/ It’s the ninth of June today. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
10th (tenth) det /tenθ/ This is my tenth birthday. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
11th (eleventh) det /ɪˈlevnθ/ My birthday is the eleventh of August. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
12th (twelfth) det /twelfθ/ It’s the twelfth of April. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
13th (thirteenth) det /θɜːˈtiːnθ/ Friday the thirteenth is an unlucky day for some people. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
14th (fourteenth) det /fɔːˈtiːnθ/ My birthday is the fourteenth of October. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
20th (twentieth) det /ˈtwentiəθ/ Easter is the twentieth of April this year. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
21st (twenty-first) det /twenti ˈfɜːst/ It’s my twenty-first birthday today. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
22nd (twenty-second) det /twenti ˈsekənd/ It’s her twenty-second birthday. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
23rd (twenty-third) det /twenti ˈθɜːd/ My dad’s birthday is the twenty-third of February. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
24th (twenty-fourth) det /twenti ˈfɔːθ/ Christmas Eve is the twenty-fourth of December. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
30th (thirtieth) det /ˈθɜːtiəθ/ Happy thirtieth birthday! File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
31st (thirty-first) det /θɜːti ˈfɜːst/ New Year’s Eve is the thirty-first of December. File 6 Vocabulary Banks - The date
asleep adj /əˈsliːp/ I like getting up early when other people are asleep . File 6 Useful words and phrases
blues n /bluːz/ My dad likes blues . File 6 Useful words and phrases
classical adj /ˈklæsɪkl/ Ben doesn’t like classical music. File 6 Useful words and phrases
concert hall n /kɒnsət ˈhɔːl/ An orchestra is playing in the concert hall . File 6 Useful words and phrases
conductor n /kənˈdʌktə/ Dudamel is the conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra. File 6 Useful words and phrases
fall v /fɔːl/ Be careful – don’t fall . File 6 Useful words and phrases
heavy metal n /ˌhevi ˈmetl/ Colin likes heavy metal . File 6 Useful words and phrases
hip hop n /ˈhɪp hɒp/ I don’t like hip hop music. File 6 Useful words and phrases
in a good mood  /ɪn ə ɡʊd ˈmuːd/ I love Christmas because everyone is in a good mood . File 6 Useful words and phrases
Latin adj /ˈlætɪn/ I like Latin music. File 6 Useful words and phrases
leave v /liːv/ I leave for work at 9.00 a.m. File 6 Useful words and phrases
orchestra n /ˈɔːkɪstrə/ Inside the concert hall a top orchestra is playing brilliantly. File 6 Useful words and phrases
pick v /pɪk/ Can you help me pick some flowers for our teacher? File 6 Useful words and phrases
pick up phr v /pɪk ˈʌp/ Pick up the phone, please. File 6 Useful words and phrases
practise v /ˈpræktɪs/ Practise saying the words. File 6 Useful words and phrases
put down phr v /pʊt ˈdaʊn/ Stop writing and put down your pens. File 6 Useful words and phrases
R&B n /ˌɑːr ən ˈbiː/ I like rock, but I don’t like R&B . File 6 Useful words and phrases
reggae n /ˈreɡeɪ/ She loves reggae . File 6 Useful words and phrases
ring n /rɪŋ/ He is going to give her a ring for her birthday. File 6 Useful words and phrases
rock n /rɒk/ I like rock , but I don’t like R&B. File 6 Useful words and phrases
smile v /smaɪl/ You will feel better if you smile . File 6 Useful words and phrases
stay in bed  /steɪ ɪn ˈbed/ On Saturday I stay in bed until noon. File 6 Useful words and phrases
tonight n /təˈnaɪt/ I want to wear it tonight . File 6 Useful words and phrases
vegetable n /ˈvedʒtəbl/ What’s your favourite vegetable? File 6 Useful words and phrases
What’s your favourite…?  /wɒts jɔː ˈfeɪvərɪt…/ What’s your favourite time of day? File 6 Useful words and phrases
biography n /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/ I’m reading a biography about my favourite actor. File 6 More words in File 6
amusing adj /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ The bus drivers tell interesting and amusing stories. File 6 More words in File 6
awful adj /ˈɔːfl/ That song’s awful – can you turn it off? File 6 More words in File 6
band n /bænd/ Do you play in a band ? File 6 More words in File 6

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blow v /bləʊ/ My soup is too hot. ~ You should blow on it. File 6 More words in File 6
don’t like  /dəʊnt ˈlaɪk/ I like rock, but I don’t like R&B. File 6 More words in File 6
don’t mind  /dəʊnt ˈmaɪnd/ I don’t mind getting up early. File 6 More words in File 6
fantastic adj /fænˈtæstɪk/ I think they’re fantastic . File 6 More words in File 6
film n /fɪlm/ What is your favourite film ? File 6 More words in File 6
great adj /ɡreɪt/ I think they’re great . File 6 More words in File 6
greet v /ɡriːt/ Local people greet you like an old friend. File 6 More words in File 6
guide n /ɡaɪd/ Our tourist guide is really friendly. File 6 More words in File 6
hate v /heɪt/ I hate getting up early. File 6 More words in File 6
I think they’re…  /aɪ ˈθɪŋk ðeə.../ I think they’re great. File 6 More words in File 6
main adj /meɪn/ They stop at all the main tourist attractions. File 6 More words in File 6
message n /ˈmesɪdʒ/ Can you give a message to him? File 6 More words in File 6
neighbour n /ˈneɪbə/ My neighbour is very friendly. File 6 More words in File 6
not bad adj /nɒt ˈbæd/ It’s not bad . I quite like it. File 6 More words in File 6
now adv /naʊ/ In Venezuela now it’s cooler to like Strauss than salsa. File 6 More words in File 6
romantic novel n /rəʊˈmæntɪk nɒvl/ At the moment Anya is reading a romantic novel . File 6 More words in File 6
shine v /ʃaɪn/ The sun doesn’t often shine in January. File 6 More words in File 6
snowy adj /ˈsnəʊi/ It’s cold and snowy outside. File 6 More words in File 6
student n /ˈstjuːdnt/ She’s a student at university. File 6 More words in File 6
terrible adj /ˈterəbl/ This food is terrible . File 6 More words in File 6
trilogy n /ˈtrɪlədʒi/ There are three books in a trilogy . File 6 More words in File 6
viola n /viˈəʊlə/ I can play the viola and the piano. File 6 More words in File 6
wet adj /wet/ It’s really wet in England. File 6 More words in File 6
yacht n /jɒt/ He sails his yacht on the sea. File 6 More words in File 6
yoga n /ˈjəʊɡə/ I like doing yoga. File 6 More words in File 6
get a newspaper   /ˈnjuːzpeɪpə/ Can you get a newspaper while you’re out? File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
get a taxi / a bus / a train  /ˈtæksi / bʌs / treɪn/ Don’t walk home – you should get a taxi . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
get an email / letter  /ˈiːmeɪl / ˈletə/ Did you get an email from Mike yesterday? File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
get dressed v /drest/ I have a shower, then I get dressed . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
get home  /həʊm/ I usually get home at about 6.30 p.m. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
get to the airport  /ˈeəpɔːt/ It’s best to get to the airport two hours before your flight. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
get up (early) phr v /ʌp/ I have to get up early most days. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
go back (to work) phr v /bæk/ It’s difficult to go back to work after a holiday. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
go by bus / by car / by plane  /bʌs / kaː / pleɪn/ I sometimes walk to work, but I prefer to go by car . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
go for a walk  /wɔːk/ Let’s go for a walk in the park. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
go home (from school)  /həʊm/ I go home from school by bike. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
go on holiday  /ˈhɒlədeɪ/ I want to go on holiday to Mexico. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
go out phr v /aʊt/ I always go out with my best friends on Friday night. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
go shopping  /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ I usually go shopping at the weekend. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
go to a restaurant  /ˈrestrɒnt/ Shall we go to a restaurant tonight? File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
go to bed  /bed/ I’m always tired because I go to bed late. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
go to church / to mosque  /tʃɜːtʃ / mɒsk/ I go to church on Sundays with my grandparents. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
go to the beach  /biːtʃ/ It’s a beautiful, sunny day – let’s go to the beach . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
have a car / a bike  /kɑː / baɪk/ I have a car . It’s dark blue. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
have a drink  /drɪŋk/ Shall we have a drink in the bar before we go home? File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
have a good time  /ɡʊd ˈtaɪm/ I always have a good time when I go out with Chris. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
have a sandwich  /ˈsænwɪdʒ/ I usually have a sandwich for lunch. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
have a shower / a bath / a swim  /ˈʃaʊə / bɑːθ / swɪm/ I have a shower every morning before breakfast. File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
have long hair  /lɒŋ ˈheə/ You have really long hair . File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Go, have, get
artist n /ˈɑːtɪst/ Van Gogh was a brilliant artist . File 7 Useful words and phrases
a year ago  /ə ˈjɜːr əɡəʊ/ I finished university a year ago . File 7 Useful words and phrases
businessman / businesswoman n /ˈbɪznəsmən / ˈbɪznəswʊmən/ My uncle is a rich businessman . File 7 Useful words and phrases
composer n /kəmˈpəʊzə/ Mozart was an excellent composer . File 7 Useful words and phrases
film director n /fɪlm dəˈrektə/ She has two children with her partner Tim Burton, a film director . File 7 Useful words and phrases
five minutes ago  /faɪv ˈmɪnɪts əɡəʊ/ The train left five minutes ago . File 7 Useful words and phrases

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in 2009  /ɪn tuː θaʊznd ən ˈnaɪn/ They got married in 2009 . File 7 Useful words and phrases
inventor n /ɪnˈventə/ My brother wants to be an inventor when he leaves school. File 7 Useful words and phrases
last month  /lɑːst ˈmʌnθ/ I went to Germany last month . File 7 Useful words and phrases
last night  /lɑːst ˈnaɪt/ We watched a good film on TV last night . File 7 Useful words and phrases
last summer  /lɑːst ˈsʌmə/ We went to Italy last summer . File 7 Useful words and phrases
last week  /lɑːst ˈwiːk/ I watched a really good film last week . File 7 Useful words and phrases
novelist n /ˈnɒvəlɪst/ Emily Brontë is a famous English novelist . File 7 Useful words and phrases
painter n /ˈpeɪntə/ My father’s a painter . File 7 Useful words and phrases
poet n /ˈpəʊɪt/ He was an excellent sportsman, and was also a poet . File 7 Useful words and phrases
sailor n /ˈseɪlə/ My grandfather was a sailor . File 7 Useful words and phrases
scientist n /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ Charles Darwin was a scientist . File 7 Useful words and phrases
singer n /ˈsɪŋə/ Shakira’s a singer . File 7 Useful words and phrases
the day before yesterday  /ðə deɪ bɪfɔː ˈjestədeɪ/ I went shopping in town the day before yesterday . File 7 Useful words and phrases
three days ago  /θriː ˈdeɪz əɡəʊ/ I last saw Rebecca three days ago . File 7 Useful words and phrases
writer n /ˈraɪtə/ He was an English writer . File 7 Useful words and phrases
yesterday morning  /jestədeɪ ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ Where were you at 8 o’clock yesterday morning ? File 7 Useful words and phrases
at the traffic lights prep /ət ðə ˈtræfɪk laɪts/ Turn right at the traffic lights . File 7 More words in File 7
bridge n /brɪdʒ/ There’s a bridge near my house. File 7 More words in File 7
Can you…?  /ˈkæn ju…/ Can you tell me the way to Tate Modern? File 7 More words in File 7
Could you…?  /ˈkəd ju…/ Could you say that again please? File 7 More words in File 7
Excuse me, please. Where’s the…?  /ɪkˈskjuːs miː pliːz weəz ðə…/ Excuse me, please. Where’s the nearest supermarket? File 7 More words in File 7
go past  /ɡəʊ pɑːst/ Go past the library. File 7 More words in File 7
go straight on  /ɡəʊ streɪt ɒn/ Go straight on down this road. File 7 More words in File 7
Maybe another time?  /ˈmeɪbi əˈnʌðər taɪm/ Maybe another time? I’m a bit too tired today. File 7 More words in File 7
on the corner  /ɒn ðə ˈkɔːnə/ There’s a shop on the corner of this road. File 7 More words in File 7
roundabout n /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/ There’s a roundabout on this road. File 7 More words in File 7
turn left  /tɜːn ˈleft/ Turn left at the end of this street. File 7 More words in File 7
turn right  /tɜːn ˈraɪt/ Turn right at the traffic lights. File 7 More words in File 7
What is there to see?  /wɒt ɪz ðeər tə ˈsiː/ What is there to see in your hometown? File 7 More words in File 7
What would you like to visit?  /wɒt wəd ju laɪk tə ˈvɪzɪt/ What would you like to visit when you come to stay with me? File 7 More words in File 7
When was the last time you…?  /ˈwen wɒz ðə lɑːst taɪm ju…/ When was the last time you went on holiday? File 7 More words in File 7
Wow. What a [view]!  /ˈwaʊ wɒt ə ˈvjuː/ Wow. What a view! Your house is amazing! File 7 More words in File 7
air conditioning n /ˈeə kəndɪʃnɪŋ/ Is there central heating or air conditioning ? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
armchair n /ˈɑːmtʃeə/ There are two sofas and an armchair . File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
balcony n /ˈbælkəni/ Is there a balcony ? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
bath n /bɑːθ/ I had a bath and went to bed. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
bathroom n /ˈbɑːθruːm/ Is there a shower in the bathroom ? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
bed n /bed/ Each bedroom has a bed , a desk, and a wardrobe. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
bedroom n /ˈbedruːm/ This is the biggest bedroom in the house. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
carpet n /ˈkɑːpɪt/ Is there a carpet on the floor? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
ceiling n /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ Be careful. The ceiling is very low here. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
central heating n /ˌsentrəl ˈhiːtɪŋ/ Is there central heating in the house? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
cooker n /ˈkʊkə/ There is a cooker in the kitchen. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
cupboard n /ˈkʌbəd/ Do you keep these glasses in a cupboard ? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
dining room n /ˈdaɪnɪŋ ruːm/ Where is the dining room ? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
fireplace n /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ There is a fireplace in the living room. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
floor n /flɔː/ Is there a carpet on the floor ? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
fridge n /frɪdʒ/ There is a fridge in the kitchen. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
garage n /ˈɡærɪdʒ/ Oh yes, there’s a big garage over there. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
garden n /ˈɡɑːdn/ I went for a walk in the garden . File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
hall n /hɔːl/ Put your coats in the hall . File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
kitchen n /ˈkɪtʃɪn/ Alison likes her kitchen because she can eat there. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
lamp n /læmp/ There is a lamp on the table. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
light n /laɪt/ Is there a light in this room? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
living room n /ˈlɪvɪŋ ruːm/ This is the living room. It’s quite big and it’s very light. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house

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mirror n /ˈmɪrə/ There is a mirror above the fireplace. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
plant n /plɑːnt/ There is a plant in the living room. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
shelf (shelves) n /ʃelf/ I have a shelf for books and DVDs. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
shower n /ˈʃaʊə/ I have a shower in the morning. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
sofa / couch n /ˈsəʊfə / kaʊtʃ/ There is a sofa and an armchair. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
stairs pl n /steəz/ The stairs are over there – let’s go upstairs. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
study n /ˈstʌdi/ Jane has a good view from her study. File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
toilet n /ˈtɔɪlət/ Is there a toilet downstairs? File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
wall n /wɔːl/ I sit next to the wall . File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
washing machine n /ˈwɒʃɪŋ məʃiːn/ I have four children so I need a washing machine . File 8 Vocabulary Banks - The house
behind prep /bɪˈhaɪnd/ I couldn’t sleep on the plane because of the children behind me. File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
between prep /bɪˈtwiːn/ The bank is between the cinema and the post office. File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
down prep /daʊn/ I saw a ghost coming down the stairs. File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
from…to prep /frəm…tu/ There is a secret tunnel that goes from the fireplace to Room 11. File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
in prep /ɪn/ Who are the ghosts in the two hotels? File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
in front of prep /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/ There is a shop in front of the school. File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
into prep /ˈɪntu/ Come into the library with me, please. File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
next to prep /ˈnekst tə/ Yes, there was. It was next to the window. File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
on prep /ɒn/ They saw a young woman sitting on the bed. File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
opposite prep /ˈɒpəzɪt/ I live opposite a bus stop. File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
out of prep /ˈaʊt əv/ Get out of bed – it’s 11 o’clock! File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
over prep /ˈəʊvə/ Go over the hill to get to the garage. File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
towards prep /təˈwɔːdz/ Walk towards the library and then turn right. File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
under prep /ˈʌndə/ I put my bag under my seat. File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
up prep /ʌp/ Your room is up the stairs on the left. File 8 Prepositions: place and movement
ago adv /əˈɡəʊ/ We went to Istanbul three years ago . File 8 Useful words and phrases
beer n /bɪə/ My favourite drink is beer . File 8 Useful words and phrases
building n /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ Is there a building in your town that people think is haunted? File 8 Useful words and phrases
careful adj /ˈkeəfl/ Be careful . The ceiling is very low here. File 8 Useful words and phrases
crime n /kraɪm/ There isn’t much crime in my city. It’s very safe. File 8 Useful words and phrases
dear n /dɪə/ Call me Barbara, dear . File 8 Useful words and phrases
detective n /dɪˈtektɪv/ He wrote stories about a brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes. File 8 Useful words and phrases
ear n /ɪə/ My ear hurts. File 8 Useful words and phrases
enemy n /ˈenəmi/ She was not my friend, she was my enemy . File 8 Useful words and phrases
ghost n /ɡəʊst/ When I saw the man standing there, I thought he was a ghost . File 8 Useful words and phrases
guest n /ɡest/ There was only one other guest in the hotel. File 8 Useful words and phrases
heating n /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ Is there central heating in the house? File 8 Useful words and phrases
kill v /kɪl/ Listen, inspector, I did not kill Jeremy. File 8 Useful words and phrases
lounge n /laʊndʒ/ One night a lot of books fell off a shelf in the lounge . File 8 Useful words and phrases
owner n /ˈəʊnə/ Rod Davies is the owner of the hotel. File 8 Useful words and phrases
patient n /ˈpeɪʃnt/ The doctor told his patient to do more exercise. File 8 Useful words and phrases
short story n /ˌʃɔːt ˈstɔːri/ He wrote his first short story when he was a student. File 8 Useful words and phrases
suite n /swiːt/ The hotel has 50 rooms and one suite . File 8 Useful words and phrases
apples pl n /ˈæplz/ Can I have some apples please? File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
bananas pl n /bəˈnɑːnəz/ Bananas are my favourite fruit. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
biscuits pl n /ˈbɪskɪts/ How many biscuits did you eat? File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
bread n /bred/ How much bread do you eat a day? File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
breakfast n /ˈbrekfəst/ For breakfast I had an enormous cup of espresso. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
butter n /ˈbʌtə/ How much butter do you use? File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
carrots pl n /ˈkærəts/ Carrots are about five per cent sugar. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
cereal n /ˈsɪəriəl/ I have a cup of tea and cereal for breakfast. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
cheese n /tʃiːz/ We had a snack – cheese and biscuits. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
chips (French fries) pl n /tʃɪps (ˌfrentʃ ˈfraɪz)/ We’re having fish and chips for dinner. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
chocolate n /ˈtʃɒklət/ How much chocolate do you eat? File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
coffee n /ˈkɒfi/ For breakfast I had an enormous cup of coffee . File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food

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crisps pl n /krɪsps/ A packet of crisps has approximately 0.3 grammes of salt. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
desserts pl n /dɪˈzɜːts/ I prefer desserts to starters. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
fish n /fɪʃ/ Fish is my favourite food. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
fruit n /fruːt/ Bananas are my favourite fruit . File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
fruit salad n /fruːt ˈsæləd/ You can make some fruit salad for dessert. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
ice cream n /aɪs ˈkriːm/ I’d like some vanilla ice cream for dessert. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
jam n /dʒæm/ I like jam on my toast. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
lettuce n /ˈletɪs/ I need to buy a lettuce , some tomatoes, and a cucumber. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
lunch / dinner n /lʌntʃ / ˈdɪnə/ We’re having pizza for dinner tonight. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
meat (steak, chicken, sausages, ham) n /miːt (steɪk, ˈtʃɪkɪn, ˈsɒsɪdʒɪz, hæm)/ I’m a vegetarian, so I don’t eat any meat . File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
milk n /mɪlk/ Do your children drink any milk ? File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
mushrooms pl n /ˈmʌʃrʊmz/ I had fish and vegetables – mushrooms and tomatoes. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
(olive) oil n /(ˈɒlɪv) ɔɪl/ A bottle of olive oil doesn’t have any salt. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
onions pl n /ˈʌnjənz/ I had grilled fish with vegetables – peppers and onions. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
(orange) juice n /(ˈɒrɪndʒ) dʒuːs/ How much orange juice is there in that carton? File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
oranges pl n /ˈɒrɪndʒɪz/ Oranges are very good for you. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
pasta n /ˈpæstə/ Pasta is from Italy. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
peas pl n /piːz/ My daughter loves peas . File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
pineapple n /ˈpaɪnæpl/ Can you please get a pineapple at the supermarket? File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
potatoes pl n /pəˈteɪtəʊz/ Are there any potatoes ? File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
rice n /raɪs/ I had grilled fish with some brown rice and vegetables. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
salad n /ˈsæləd/ I’d like the mozzarella salad and then the chicken, please. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
sandwich n /ˈsænwɪdʒ/ A cheese and tomato sandwich , please. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
snacks pl n /snæks/ I eat three meals a day, and no snacks . File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
strawberries pl n /ˈstrɔːbəriz/ Oranges are healthier than strawberries. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
sugar n /ˈʃʊɡə/ Are you sure this is salt? I think it’s sugar . File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
sweets pl n /swiːts/ I eat quite a lot of sweets . File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
tea n /tiː/ British people drink a lot of tea . File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
toast n /təʊst/ I had some cereal and fruit, and a piece of toast . File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
tomatoes pl n /təˈmɑːtəʊz/ I had fish and vegetables – mushrooms and tomatoes. File 9 Vocabulary Banks - Food
105 a / one hundred and five  /ə / wʌn ˈhʌndrəd ən faɪv/ I live at number 105 . File 9 High numbers
200 two hundred  /tuː ˈhʌndrəd/ You need 200 grammes of sugar for this cake. File 9 High numbers
350 three hundred and fifty  /θriː ˈhʌndrəd ən ˈfɪfti/ You need 350 grammes of flour. File 9 High numbers
875 eight hundred and seventy-five  /eɪt ˈhʌndrəd ən sevnti ˈfaɪv/ There are 875 students in our school. File 9 High numbers
1,000 a / one thousand  /ə / wʌn ˈθaʊznd/ There are 1,000 people in my village. File 9 High numbers
1,500 one thousand five hundred /ə / wʌn ˈθaʊznd faɪv ˈhʌndrəd/ There are 1,500 people working for this company. File 9 High numbers
2,012 two thousand and twelve  /tuː ˈθaʊznd ən ˈtwelv/ There are 2,012 students at my university. File 9 High numbers
5,420 five thousand four hundred and twenty  /faɪv ˈθaʊznd fɔː hʌndrəd ən ˈtwenti/ About 5,420 people live in my home town. File 9 High numbers
25,000 twenty-five thousand  /twenti faɪv ˈθaʊznd/ About 25,000 people live in my city. File 9 High numbers
100,000 a / one hundred thousand  /ə / wʌn hʌndrəd ˈθaʊznd/ The biggest football stadium in my country holds 100,000 people. File 9 High numbers
1,000,000 a / one million  /ə / wʌn ˈmɪljən/ About 1,000,000 people live in my city. File 9 High numbers
2,300,000 two million three hundred thousand  /tuː ˈmɪljən θriː hʌndrəd ˈθaʊznd/ My country is quite small – 2,300,000 people live there. File 9 High numbers
a little det /ə ˈlɪtl/ I had an enormous cup of espresso with a little cream. File 9 Useful words and phrases
a lot det /ə ˈlɒt/ I eat a lot of fish . File 9 Useful words and phrases
approximate adj /əˈprɒksɪmət/ What is the approximate population of the UK? File 9 Useful words and phrases
bacon n /ˈbeɪkən/ I had a bowl of pasta with chorizo and bacon . File 9 Useful words and phrases
bottle n /bɒtl/ A bottle of mineral water, please. File 9 Useful words and phrases
bowl n /bəʊl/ I had a bowl of pasta with chorizo and bacon. File 9 Useful words and phrases
breast (chicken) n /brest (ˈtʃɪkɪn)/ I had a grilled chicken breast and vegetables. File 9 Useful words and phrases
can n /kæn/ A can of cola has approximately 35g of sugar. File 9 Useful words and phrases
carton n /kɑːtn/ I drink a carton of orange juice every week. File 9 Useful words and phrases
centre n /ˈsentə/ The information centre is next to the reception. File 9 Useful words and phrases
cinema n /ˈsɪnəmə/ I go to the cinema once every week. File 9 Useful words and phrases
delicious adj /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ Let’s try your soup. Mmm, that’s delicious . File 9 Useful words and phrases
dish n /dɪʃ/ In the evening I had a vegetarian pasta dish . File 9 Useful words and phrases

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fast food n /ˌfɑːst ˈfuːd/ Fast food is not very healthy. File 9 Useful words and phrases
fresh adj /freʃ/ If an egg floats in a cup of water, it isn’t very fresh . File 9 Useful words and phrases
grilled adj /ɡrɪld/ I had a grilled chicken breast and vegetables. File 9 Useful words and phrases
information n /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/ Read the information and answer the questions. File 9 Useful words and phrases
jar n /dʒɑː/ I bought a jar of strawberry jam from the market. File 9 Useful words and phrases
meal n /miːl/ Breakfast is my favourite meal . File 9 Useful words and phrases
none pron /nʌn/ How many vegetables do you eat? ~ None . I don’t like them. File 9 Useful words and phrases
packet n /ˈpækɪt/ I bought a packet of rice. File 9 Useful words and phrases
pepper n /ˈpepə/ We need a red pepper for this recipe. File 9 Useful words and phrases
popcorn n /ˈpɒpkɔːn/ First I had a glass of sherry and a bowl of popcorn . File 9 Useful words and phrases
population n /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/ What is the approximate population of the UK? File 9 Useful words and phrases
quite a lot det /kwaɪt ə ˈlɒt/ There’s quite a lot of salt in bread. File 9 Useful words and phrases
salt n /sɔːlt/ I don’t put much salt on my food. File 9 Useful words and phrases
sauce n /sɔːs/ I had a bowl of pasta in tomato sauce . File 9 Useful words and phrases
science n /ˈsaɪəns/ I love science . I find it more interesting than history. File 9 Useful words and phrases
special adj /ˈspeʃl/ I’m not doing anything special this weekend. File 9 Useful words and phrases
steak n /steɪk/ I had steak and chips for dinner. File 9 Useful words and phrases
sweetcorn n /ˈswiːtkɔːn/ I had fish and vegetables – sweetcorn and tomatoes. File 9 Useful words and phrases
takeaway n /ˈteɪkəweɪ/ I got takeaway sushi from a restaurant called Itsu. File 9 Useful words and phrases
tin n /tɪn/ We need a tin of tuna for this recipe. File 9 Useful words and phrases
tuna n /ˈtjuːnə/ How many tins of tuna do we have? File 9 Useful words and phrases
Are you ready to order?  /ɑː ju redi tə ˈɔːdə/ Are you ready to order? ~ Yes, we are. File 9 More words in File 9
beat v /biːt/ Do you think Pat will beat the other contestants? File 9 More words in File 9
calories pl n /ˈkæləriz/ How many calories are there in a hamburger? File 9 More words in File 9
chorizo n /tʃəˈriːzəʊ/ Chorizo is a kind of Spanish sausage. File 9 More words in File 9
Come this way, please.  /kʌm ðɪs weɪ ˈpliːz/ Come this way, please. Your table’s over here. File 9 More words in File 9
competition n /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/ During the competition he answered several difficult questions. File 9 More words in File 9
Congratulations!  /kənˌɡrætʃuˈleɪʃnz/ Congratulations! You passed your driving test! File 9 More words in File 9
contestant n /kənˈtestənt/ Would you like to be a contestant on a quiz show? File 9 More words in File 9
Could we have the bill, please?  /kəd wi hæv ðə ˈbɪl pliːz/ Could we have the bill, please? ~ Certainly, one moment please. File 9 More words in File 9
course n /kɔːs/ You have to cook three dishes, a starter, a main course, and a dessert. File 9 More words in File 9
final n /ˈfaɪnl/ Is that your final answer? File 9 More words in File 9
general knowledge n /dʒenrəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ The contestants answer general knowledge questions. File 9 More words in File 9
Go ahead.  /ɡəʊ əˈhed/ Can I ask him? ~ Yes. Go ahead. File 9 More words in File 9
Good evening. Do you have a…?  /ɡʊd ˈiːvnɪŋ də ju həv ə…/ Good evening. Do you have a table for two? File 9 More words in File 9
Good luck!  /ɡʊd ˈlʌk/ I have my driving test tomorrow. ~ Good luck! File 9 More words in File 9
Good news?  /ɡʊd ˈnjuːz/ Good news? ~ Yes, she said yes! File 9 More words in File 9
Happy birthday!  /ˈhæpi ˈbɜːθdeɪ/ Happy Birthday! How old are you now? File 9 More words in File 9
home-made adj /ˌhəʊmˈmeɪd/ Home-made vanilla ice cream is my favourite. File 9 More words in File 9
Just water for me.  /dʒʌst ˈwɔːtə fə mi/ Just water for me. Still water, please. File 9 More words in File 9
Oh dear! Never mind.  /əʊ ˈdɪə ˈnevə maɪnd/ I didn’t pass my exam. ~ Oh dear! Never mind. File 9 More words in File 9
porridge n /ˈpɒrɪdʒ/ Porridge is a hot breakfast cereal. File 9 More words in File 9
prize n /praɪz/ The prize in this quiz show is one million pounds. File 9 More words in File 9
seafood n /ˈsiːfuːd/ Can I have the seafood risotto, please? File 9 More words in File 9
Still or sparkling?  /stɪl ɔː ˈspɑːklɪŋ/ Still or sparkling? Would you like a glass or a bottle? File 9 More words in File 9
sushi n /ˈsuːʃi/ Sushi is a typical Japanese dish made with rice. File 9 More words in File 9
trivia n /ˈtrɪviə/ Pat is obsessed with trivia , and beat the other contestants. File 9 More words in File 9
Well done!  /ˌwel ˈdʌn/ I got all the exercises right. ~ Well done! File 9 More words in File 9
What would you like to drink?  /wɒt wəd ju laɪk tə ˈdrɪŋk/ What would you like to drink? ~ A bottle of mineral water, please. File 9 More words in File 9
win v /wɪn/ How much do they win if they get the first answer right? File 9 More words in File 9
Would you like a dessert?  /wəd ju laɪk ə dɪˈzɜːt/ Would you like a dessert? ~ Not for me, thanks. File 9 More words in File 9
art gallery n /ˈɑːt ɡaləri/ The Louvre is an art gallery in Paris. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
bridge n /brɪdʒ/ The Golden Gate Bridge is in San Francisco. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
bus station n /ˈbʌs steɪʃn/ The bus leaves the bus station at six. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
car park n /ˈkɑː pɑːk/ I left my car in the car park . File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings

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castle n /ˈkɑːsl/ Comlongon is a 15th-century castle in a village in Scotland. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
chemist’s / pharmacy n /ˈkemɪsts / ˈfɑːməsi/ I need to go to the pharmacy to buy some medicine. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
church n /tʃɜːtʃ/ A church is a Christian building. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
department store n /dɪˈpɑːtmənt stɔː/ That new department store is great. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
hospital n /ˈhɒspɪtl/ My father is a doctor at the local hospital . File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
market n /ˈmɑːkɪt/ The market sells great fresh fruit. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
mosque n /mɒsk/ A mosque is an Islamic building. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
museum n /mjuˈziːəm/ The museum is closed on Sunday. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
police station n /pəˈliːs steɪʃn/ The police station is in the town hall. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
post office n /ˈpəʊst ɒfɪs/ You can buy stamps in the post office . File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
railway station n /ˈreɪlweɪ steɪʃn/ I get to the railway station at six. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
river n /ˈrɪvə/ The Coroico river lies far below the road. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
road n /rəʊd/ The road is only about three metres wide. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
shopping centre / mall n /ˈʃɒpɪŋ sentə / mɔːl/ We went to a shopping centre to choose a dress for a party. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
square n /skweə/ Let’s have a drink at one of those cafés in the square . File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
street n /striːt/ Our house is the biggest house in the street . File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
supermarket n /ˈsuːpəmɑːkɪt/ I buy all my food at the supermarket . File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
temple n /ˈtempl/ A temple is a Buddhist building. File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
theatre n /ˈθɪətə/ The Globe is a Shakespeare theatre . File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
town hall n /taʊn ˈhɔːl/ The police station is in the town hall . File 10 Vocabulary Banks - Places and buildings
above prep /əˈbʌv/ They start at La Cumbre, which is 4,700 metres above sea level. File 10 Useful words and phrases
below prep /bɪˈləʊ/ The Coroico river lies far below the road. File 10 Useful words and phrases
couch n /kaʊtʃ/ If they don’t have a bed, you can sleep on their couch . File 10 Useful words and phrases
experienced adj /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/ During the rainy season only experienced cyclists can take part. File 10 Useful words and phrases
fewer det /ˈfjuːə/ There are fewer buses and lorries on the old road. File 10 Useful words and phrases
fun adj /fʌn/ A lot of people said it was fun, but I was scared. File 10 Useful words and phrases
I prefer to (go to...)  /aɪ prɪˈfɜːr tə (ɡəʊ tə…)/ I prefer to go to the cinema than the theatre. File 10 Useful words and phrases
Let’s (go to…)  /lets (ɡəʊ tə…)/ Let’s go to the theatre. File 10 Useful words and phrases
mountain n /ˈmaʊntən/ Ben Nevis is a mountain in Scotland. File 10 Useful words and phrases
narrow adj /ˈnærəʊ/ They travel at nearly 80 km an hour down the narrow road. File 10 Useful words and phrases
nearly adv /ˈnɪəli/ They travel at nearly 80 km an hour down the narrow road. File 10 Useful words and phrases
rainy adj /ˈreɪni/ During the rainy season only experienced cyclists can take part. File 10 Useful words and phrases
see the sights  /siː ðə ˈsaɪts/ Some hosts take their guests to see the sights , but others don’t. File 10 Useful words and phrases
show somebody round your town / city  /ʃəʊ sʌmbədi raʊnd jɔː ˈtaʊn / ˈsɪti/ Imagine you have to show somebody round your city . Where would you take them? File 10 Useful words and phrases
stay in a hotel / with a friend / for a week  /steɪ ɪn ə həʊˈtel / wɪð ə ˈfrend / fɔːr ə ˈwiːk/ I’m going to stay in a hotel in Dubai this summer. File 10 Useful words and phrases
the biggest adj /ðə ˈbɪɡist/ Kielce isn’t the biggest or the most beautiful town in Poland. File 10 Useful words and phrases
the busiest adj /ðə ˈbɪziɪst/ Rush hour is the busiest time of day. File 10 Useful words and phrases
the longest adj /ðə ˈlɒŋɡɪst/ It felt like the longest car journey ever. File 10 Useful words and phrases
the most beautiful adj /ðə məʊst ˈbjuːtɪfl/ Kielce isn’t the biggest or the most beautiful town in Poland. File 10 Useful words and phrases
the most dangerous adj /ðə məʊst ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ What’s the most dangerous area to walk in at night? File 10 Useful words and phrases
the most exciting adj /ðə məʊst ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ Mountain bikers come to have the most exciting ride of their lives. File 10 Useful words and phrases
the most expensive adj /ðə məʊst ɪkˈspensɪv/ What’s the most expensive present you’ve ever bought? File 10 Useful words and phrases
the most popular adj /ðə məʊst ˈpɒpjələ/ What’s the most popular area to go to at night? File 10 Useful words and phrases
the oldest adj /ðə ˈəʊldɪst/ What’s the oldest building in your town? File 10 Useful words and phrases
the smallest adj /ðə ˈsmɔːlɪst/ This is the smallest shop in town. File 10 Useful words and phrases
the widest adj /ðə ˈwaɪdɪst/ Avenida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires is the widest street in the world. File 10 Useful words and phrases
Why don’t we (go to...)?  /ˈwaɪ dəʊnt wi (ɡəʊ tə…)/ Why don’t we go to the shopping mall? File 10 Useful words and phrases
basket n /ˈbɑːskɪt/ Your shopping basket is full of junk food. File 10 More words in File 10
be lucky  /biː ˈlʌki/ I want to be lucky . File 10 More words in File 10
become famous  /bɪkʌm ˈfeɪməs/ Do you think you’re going to become famous ? File 10 More words in File 10
compared with  /kəmˈpeəd wɪð/ My house is small compared with other houses in the area. File 10 More words in File 10
crisis n /ˈkraɪsɪs/ During a crisis , e.g. divorce or losing a job, people eat more junk food. File 10 More words in File 10
fall in love  /fɔːl ɪn ˈlʌv/ You are going to fall in love . File 10 More words in File 10
get a lot of money  /ɡet ə lɒt ɒv ˈmʌni/ You are going to get a lot of money . File 10 More words in File 10
get a new job  /ɡet ə njuː ˈdʒɒb/ I want to get a new job . File 10 More words in File 10

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get married  /ɡet ˈmærid/ I’m going to get married . File 10 More words in File 10
government n /ˈɡʌvənmənt/ The government says people in the UK need to have a healthier diet. File 10 More words in File 10
have a surprise  /hæv ə səˈpraɪz/ I hope I’m going to have a surprise . File 10 More words in File 10
however conj /haʊˈevə/ He felt ill. He went to work, however , and tried to work hard. File 10 More words in File 10
junk food n /ˈdʒʌŋk fuːd/ Do you ever buy junk food , e.g. frozen pizzas, crisps, and cakes? File 10 More words in File 10
meet somebody new  /miːt sʌmbədi ˈnjuː/ You are going to meet somebody new . File 10 More words in File 10
moon n /muːn/ Look at the moon ! File 10 More words in File 10
move house  /muːv ˈhaʊs/ I’m going to move house . File 10 More words in File 10
ready-made meal n /ˈredi ˌmeɪd ˈmiːl/ I’m too tired to cook. I’ll have a ready-made meal . File 10 More words in File 10
soon adv /suːn/ And very soon you’re going to get married. File 10 More words in File 10
spoon n /spuːn/ Can you pass me a spoon ? File 10 More words in File 10
survey n /ˈsɜːveɪ/ A survey showed that many people have unhealthy eating habits. File 10 More words in File 10
attachment n /əˈtætʃmənt/ I’m sending an attachment with this email. File 11 Useful words and phrases
beautifully adv /ˈbjuːtɪfli/ My niece plays the piano beautifully . File 11 Useful words and phrases
become v /bɪˈkʌm/ I wish my brother hadn’t become a Goth. File 11 Useful words and phrases
bite v /baɪt/ I bite my nails when I’m nervous. File 11 Useful words and phrases
carefully adv /ˈkeəfəli/ He wrote down the phone number carefully . File 11 Useful words and phrases
casually adv /ˈkæʒuəli/ She dresses casually at the weekends. File 11 Useful words and phrases
choose v /tʃuːz/ Choose five things you really like and make a recipe using them. File 11 Useful words and phrases
climb v /klaɪm/ I’d like to climb a mountain somewhere beautiful next year. File 11 Useful words and phrases
download v /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ Be careful when you download new programs. File 11 Useful words and phrases
fashionably adv /ˈfæʃnəbli/ He dresses fashionably . File 11 Useful words and phrases
go on a safari  /ɡəʊ ɒn ə səˈfɑːri/ Would you like to go on a safari ? File 11 Useful words and phrases
incredibly slowly adv /ɪnkredəbli ˈsləʊli/ People in this city speak incredibly slowly . File 11 Useful words and phrases
learn v /lɜːn/ I want to learn to cook before I leave home. File 11 Useful words and phrases
log in phr v /lɒɡ ˈɪn/ You need to log in before you can use the internet. File 11 Useful words and phrases
online adj /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/ How often do you go online ? File 11 Useful words and phrases
perfectly adv /ˈpɜːfɪktli/ My sister speaks Spanish perfectly . File 11 Useful words and phrases
politely adv /pəˈlaɪtli/ You must speak politely when working with customers. File 11 Useful words and phrases
quite dangerously adv /kwaɪt ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/ I think people drive quite dangerously in my country. File 11 Useful words and phrases
search for v /ˈsɜːtʃ fɔː/ You should search for a job on the internet. File 11 Useful words and phrases
social network n /ˈsəʊʃl ˈnetwɜːk/ Have you ever used a social network ? File 11 Useful words and phrases
upload v /ˌʌpˈləʊd/ How do I upload the program? File 11 Useful words and phrases
wifi n /ˈwaɪ faɪ/ Is there wifi in this hotel? File 11 Useful words and phrases
Can I pay by credit card?  /kən aɪ peɪ baɪ ˈkredɪt kɑːd/ Can I pay by credit card? I don’t have any cash. File 11 More words in File 11
coach n /kəʊtʃ/ We use a coach to take the children on school days out. File 11 More words in File 11
Have a good journey.  /həv ə ɡʊd ˈdʒɜːni/ Have a good journey and see you next month. File 11 More words in File 11
How much is it?  /haʊ ˈmʌtʃ ɪz ɪt/ How much is it to go from London to Manchester? File 11 More words in File 11
I can’t believe it!  /aɪ kɑːnt bɪˈliːv ɪt/ I can’t believe it! I won the competition! File 11 More words in File 11
See you in [New York].  /siː ju ɪn njuː ˈjɔːk/ See you in New York in September. File 11 More words in File 11
Single or return?  /ˈsɪŋɡl ɔː rɪˈtɜːn/ Single or return? ~ Single, please. File 11 More words in File 11
Standard or first class?  /ˈstændəd ɔː fɜːst ˈklɑːs/ Standard or first class? ~ Standard, please. File 11 More words in File 11
tram n /træm/ I like to travel by tram when I am in Germany. File 11 More words in File 11
dangerously adv /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/ My mum drives really dangerously . File 12 Useful words and phrases
decide v /dɪˈsaɪd/ I can’t decide what subject to study at university. File 12 Useful words and phrases
ever adv /ˈevə/ Have you ever been on TV? File 12 Useful words and phrases
formal adj /ˈfɔːml/ You need to wear formal clothes for the dinner party. File 12 Useful words and phrases
healthcare n /ˈhelθkeə/ Healthcare in the UK is free. File 12 Useful words and phrases
healthily adv /ˈhelθɪli/ Frank eats very healthily . File 12 Useful words and phrases
informal adj /ɪnˈfɔːml/ Emails are often more informal than letters. File 12 Useful words and phrases
insurance n /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/ You need to have health insurance in the US. File 12 Useful words and phrases
on the other hand  /ɒn ðə ˈʌðə hænd/ British people are quite reserved, but on the other hand it is harder to make friends in the US than in the UK. File 12 Useful words and phrases
perhaps adv /pəˈhæps/ Perhaps the living room is my favourite room in the house. File 12 Useful words and phrases
pessimistic adj /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/ I find British people quite pessimistic . File 12 Useful words and phrases
portion n /ˈpɔːʃn/ I’m not hungry, so I’ll just have a small portion . File 12 Useful words and phrases

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professional adj /prəˈfeʃənl/ It’s my dream to become a professional actor. File 12 Useful words and phrases
promise v /ˈprɒmɪs/ Promise that you’ll send me a postcard from your holiday. File 12 Useful words and phrases
queue n /kjuː/ I talk to everyone – even people next to me in the queue . File 12 Useful words and phrases
real adj /riəl/ Real friends are hard to find. File 12 Useful words and phrases
reserved adj /rɪˈzɜːvd/ Some people say that British people are too reserved . File 12 Useful words and phrases
the cost of living n /ðə kɒst əv ˈlɪvɪŋ/ The cost of living is really high in London. File 12 Useful words and phrases
traditional adj /trəˈdɪʃənl/ My favourite kind of music is traditional American jazz. File 12 Useful words and phrases
unhealthily adv /ʌnˈhelθɪli/ Julia eats really unhealthily . File 12 Useful words and phrases
website n /ˈwebsaɪt/ What’s your favourite website ? File 12 Useful words and phrases
wide variety n /waɪd vəˈraɪəti/ In the UK you can buy a wide variety of food. File 12 Useful words and phrases
worst adj /wɜːst/ The worst thing was living away from home for a year or more. File 12 Useful words and phrases

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