Word Page Part of speech Pron

learn 8 v lɜːn
mother tongue 8 n ˌmʌðə ˈtʌŋ
foreign 8 adj ˈfɒrən
native speaker 8 n ˌneɪtɪv ˈspiːkə
slang 8 n slæŋ
jargon 8 n ˈdʒɑːɡən
fluency 8 n ˈfluːənsi
bilingual 8 adj baɪˈlɪŋɡwəl
skill 8 n skɪl
strategy 8 n ˈstrætədʒi
accuracy 8 n ˈækjərəsi
boss 11 n bɒs
classmate 11 n ˈklɑːsmeɪt
employee 11 n ɪmˈplɔɪ-iː, ˌemplɔɪˈiː
fiancé 11 n fiˈɒnseɪ
fiancée 11 n fiˈɒnseɪ
godfather 11 n ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðə
godmother 11 n ˈɡɒdˌmʌðə
member 11 n ˈmembə
mentor 11 n ˈmentɔː
partner 11 n ˈpɑːtnə
pupil 11 n ˈpjuːpəl
team-mate 11 n ˈtiːm-meɪt
nephew VB 148 n ˈnefjuː, ˈnev-
in-law VB 148 n ɪn ˈlɔː
sister-in-law VB 148 n ˌsɪstər ɪn ˌlɔː
niece VB 148 n niːs
ex-husband VB 148 n ˌeks ˈhʌzbənd
stepfather VB 148 n ˈstepˌfɑːðə
stepdaugher VB 148 n ˈstepˌdɔːtə
side of the family VB 148 n phr ˌsaɪd əv ðə ˈfæməli
grandparent VB 148 n ˈɡrænˌpeərənt
exercise 13 n ˈeksəsaɪz
housework 13 n ˈhaʊswɜːk
research 13 n rɪˈsɜːtʃ, ˈriːsɜːtʃ
someone a favour 13 v phr ˌsʌmwʌn ə ˈfeɪvə
degree 13 n dɪˈɡriː
get on with someone 13 phr v ɡet ˈɒn wɪð ˌsʌmwʌn
get here 13 phr v ˈɡet hɪə
get married 13 v phr ɡet ˈmærid
job 13 n dʒɒb
go grey 13 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈɡreɪ
go off something 13 phr v ɡəʊ ˈɒf ˌsʌmθɪŋ
go on a diet 13 phr v ˌɡəʊ ɒn ə ˈdaɪət
home 13 n həʊm
drink 13 n drɪŋk
walk 13 n wɔːk
meal 13 n miːl
taxi 13 n ˈtæksi
take part in 13 phr v teɪk ˈpɑːt ɪn
take responsibility for 13 phr v ˌteɪk rɪspɒnsəˈbɪləti fɔː
take after someone 13 phr v teɪk ˈɑːftə ˌsʌmwʌn
prize VB 148 n praɪz
hobby VB 148 n ˈhɒbi
washing up VB 148 n ˌwɒʃɪŋ ˈʌp
good VB 148 adj ɡʊd
nothing VB 148 n ˈnʌθɪŋ
get fired VB 148 v ɡet ˈfaɪəd
ages VB 148 n ˈeɪdʒɪz
sugar VB 148 n ˈʃʊɡə
photo VB 148 n ˈfəʊtəʊ
depressed VB 148 adj dɪˈprest
food poisoning VB 148 n ˈfuːd ˌpɔɪzənɪŋ
blame VB 148 n bleɪm
responsibility VB 148 n rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti
medicine VB 148 n ˈmedsən
look VB 148 n lʊk
holiday VB 148 n ˈhɒlədi, -deɪ
go crazy VB 148 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈkreɪzi
go badly VB 148 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈbædli
go well VB 148 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈwel
blind VB 148 adj blaɪnd
go together VB 148 phr v ˌɡəʊ təˈɡeðə
go with VB 148 phr v ˈɡəʊ wɪð, wɪθ
salary VB 148 n ˈsæləri
flu VB 148 n fluː
cold VB 148 n kəʊld
reference 14 n ˈrefərəns
shake hands 14 v phr ˌʃeɪk ˈhændz
smartly 14 adv ˈsmɑːtli
avoid 14 v əˈvɔɪd
briefly 14 adv ˈbriːfli
enthusiasm 14 n ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm
eye contact 14 n phr ˈaɪ ˌkɒntækt
firmly 14 adv ˈfɜːmli
on time 14 prep phr ɒn ˈtaɪm
be prepared 14 adj phr bi prɪˈpeəd
clearly 14 adv ˈklɪəli
crime 20 n kraɪm
disaster 20 n dɪˈzɑːstə
docudrama 20 n ˈdɒkjʊˌdrɑːmə
fantasy 20 adj ˈfæntəsi
mystery 20 n ˈmɪstəri
period drama 20 n ˌpɪəriəd ˈdrɑːmə
psychological thriller 20 n ˌsaɪkəlɒdʒɪkəl ˈθrɪlə
romantic comedy 20 n rəʊˌmæntɪk ˈkɒmədi, rə-
science fiction 20 n ˌsaɪəns ˈfɪkʃən
biopic 20 n ˈbaɪəʊˌpɪk
action 20 n ˈækʃən
adventure 20 n ədˈventʃə
Saturday 22 n ˈsætədi, -deɪ
12 o'clock 22 n ˌtwelv ə'klɒk
night 22 n naɪt
weekend 22 n ˌwiːkˈend, ˈwiːkend
lunchtime 22 n ˈlʌntʃtaɪm
morning 22 n ˈmɔːnɪŋ
2016 22 n ˌtwenti sɪkˈstiːn
July 22 n dʒʊˈlaɪ
twenty-first century 22 n phr ˌtwenti fɜːst ˈsentʃəri
winter 22 n ˈwɪntə
4th 22 n fɔːθ
Monday morning 22 n phr ˌmʌndi ˈmɔːnɪŋ, -deɪ
New Year's Day 22 n ˌnjuː jɪəz ˈdeɪ
along VB 149 prep əˈlɒŋ
over VB 149 prep ˈəʊvə
around VB 149 prep əˈraʊnd
through VB 149 prep θruː
past VB 149 prep pɑːst
near VB 149 prep nɪə
between VB 149 prep bɪˈtwiːn
next VB 149 prep nekst
opposite VB 149 prep ˈɒpəzət
by mistake 22 prep phr baɪ məˈsteɪk
by chance 22 prep phr baɪ ˈtʃɑːns
by hand 22 prep phr baɪ ˈhænd
in a hurry 22 prep phr ɪn ə ˈhʌri
in a moment 22 prep phr ɪn ə ˈməʊmənt
in the end 22 prep phr ɪn ði ˈend
on business 22 prep phr ɒn ˈbɪznəs
on your own 22 prep phr ˌɒn jɔːr ˈəʊn
on purpose 22 prep phr ɒn ˈpɜːpəs
attack 24 v əˈtæk
crash 24 n kræʃ
violent 24 adj ˈvaɪələnt
destroy 24 v dɪˈstrɔɪ
earthquake 24 n ˈɜːθkweɪk
fugitive 24 n ˈfjuːdʒətɪv
hostage 24 n ˈhɒstɪdʒ
strike 24 n straɪk
security guard VB 149 n sɪˈkjʊərəti ˌɡɑːd
gang VB 149 n ɡæŋ
armed VB 149 adj ɑːmd
robber VB 149 n ˈrɒbə
raid VB 149 n reɪd
gunpoint VB 149 n ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt
raise the alarm VB 149 v phr ˌreɪz ði əˈlɑːm
eye witness VB 149 n ˌaɪ ˈwɪtnəs
force VB 149 v fɔːs
escape VB 149 v ɪˈskeɪp
arrest VB 149 v əˈrest
tell a lie 26 v phr ˌtel ə ˈlaɪ
tell a story 26 v phr ˌtel ə ˈstɔːri
tell the truth 26 v phr ˌtel ðə ˈtruːθ
white lie 26 n phr ˌwaɪt ˈlaɪ
tell a joke 26 v phr ˌtel ə ˈdʒəʊk
say 26 v seɪ
tell 26 v tel
proritise 32 v praɪˈɒrətaɪz
multitask 32 v ˌmʌltiˈtɑːsk
distracted 32 adj dɪˈstræktəd
deadline 32 n ˈdedlaɪn
put off 32 phr v ˌpʊt ˈɒf
task 32 n tɑːsk
last minute 32 n phr ˌlɑːst ˈmɪnət
waste time 32 v phr ˌweɪst ˈtaɪm
ahead 32 adv əˈhed
get things done 32 v phr ˌɡet θɪŋz ˈdʌn
get started 32 v phr ɡet ˈstɑːtəd
letter VB 150 n ˈletə
milk VB 150 n mɪlk
bored VB 150 adj bɔːd
get on with VB 150 phr v ɡet ˈɒn wɪð, wɪθ
permission VB 150 n pəˈmɪʃən
get around VB 150 phr v ɡet əˈraʊnd
money VB 150 n ˈmʌni
in the long term 36 prep phr ɪn ðə ˈlɒŋ ˌtɜːm
in the near future 36 prep phr ɪn ðə ˌnɪə ˈfjuːtʃə
in the short term 36 prep phr ɪn ðə ˈʃɔːt ˌtɜːm
in a year 36 prep phr ɪn ə ˈjɪə
in ten year's time 36 prep phr ɪn ˌtən jɪəz ˈtaɪm
in the next ten years 36 prep phr ɪn ðə ˌnekst tən ˈjɪəz
keep an eye on 37 idiom ˌkiːp ən ˈaɪ ɒn
put your foot in it 37 idiom ˌpʊt jə ˈfʊt ɪn ɪt
run out of time 37 idiom ˌrʌn aʊt əv ˈtaɪm
work against the clock 37 idiom ˌwɜːk əɡenst ðə ˈklɒk, əɡeɪnst
be in hot water 37 idiom bi ɪn ˌhɒt ˈwɔːtə
a piece of cake 37 idiom ə ˌpiːs əv ˈkeɪk
a dark horse 37 idiom ə ˌdɑːk ˈhɔːs
not be someone's cup of tea 37 idiom ˌnɒt bi ˌsʌmwʌnz ˌkʌp əv ˈtiː
close to someone's heart 37 idiom ˌkləʊs tə ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈhɑːt
get out of the rat race 37 idiom ɡet ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈræt reɪs
give someone a hand 37 idiom ˌɡɪv sʌmwʌn ə ˈhænd

hit the nail on the head 37 idiom ˌhɪt ðə ˌneɪl ɒn ðə ˈhed

face something 37 idiom ˈfeɪs ˌsʌmθɪŋ
work against the clock 37 idiom ˌwɜːk əˌɡenst ðə ˈklɒk
be in two minds VB 150 idiom bi ɪn ˌtuː ˈmaɪndz
let your hair down VB 150 idiom ˌlet jɔː ˈheə daʊn
break the ice VB 150 idiom ˌbreɪk ði ˈaɪs
travel light VB 150 idiom ˌtrævəl ˈlaɪt
learn by heart VB 150 idiom ˌlɜːn baɪ ˈhɑːt
window shopping VB 150 idiom ˈwɪndəʊ ˌʃɒpɪŋ
realise 38 v ˈrɪəlaɪz
recognise 38 v ˈrekəɡnaɪz, ˈrekən-
same 38 pron seɪm
different 38 adj ˈdɪfərənt
wrong 38 adj rɒŋ
date 38 n deɪt
number 38 n ˈnʌmbə
address 38 n əˈdres
name 38 n neɪm
competitive 44 adj kəmˈpetətɪv
good communicator 44 n ˌɡʊd kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtə
good leader 44 n ˌɡʊd ˈliːdə
hard-working 44 adj ˌhɑːd ˈwɜːkɪŋ 
indecisive 44 adj ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv
motivated 44 adj ˈməʊtəveɪtəd
risk taker 44 n ˈrɪsk ˌteɪkə
think outside the box 44 v phr ˌθɪŋk aʊtsaɪd ðə ˈbɒks
ambitious 44 adj æmˈbɪʃəs
reliable VB 151 adj rɪˈlaɪəbəl
sensible VB 151 adj ˈsensəbəl
easy-going VB 151 adj ˌiːzi ˈɡəʊɪŋ
bright VB 151 adj braɪt
keen VB 151 adj kiːn
punctual VB 151 adj ˈpʌŋktʃuəl
moody VB 151 adj ˈmuːdi
independent VB 151 adj ˌɪndɪˈpendənt
aggressive VB 151 adj əˈɡresɪv
flexible VB 151 adj ˈfleksəbəl
work long hours VB 151 v phr ˌlɒŋ ˈaʊəz
report VB 151 n rɪˈpɔːt
physical VB 151 adj ˈfɪzɪkəl
office job VB 151 n ˈɒfɪs ˌdʒɒb
outdoors VB 151 adv ˌaʊtˈdɔːz
advise VB 151 v ədˈvaɪz
client VB 151 n ˈklaɪənt
work for myself VB 151 v phr ˌwɜːk fə maɪˈself
nine-to-five VB 151 adv ˌnaɪn tə ˈfaɪv
enquiry VB 151 n ɪnˈkwaɪəri
organise VB 151 v ˈɔːɡənaɪz
deal with VB 151 phr v ˈdiːl wɪð, wɪθ
responsible VB 151 adj rɪˈspɒnsəbəl
update VB 151 n ˈʌpdeɪt
work 46 n wɜːk
remind 46 v rɪˈmaɪnd
remember 46 v rɪˈmembə
forget 46 v fəˈɡet
leave 46 v liːv
hear 46 v hɪə
listen 46 v ˈlɪsən
funny 46 adj ˈfʌni
fun 46 n fʌn
currently VB 151 adv ˈkʌrəntli
actually VB 151 adv ˈæktʃuəli, -tʃəli
career VB 151 n kəˈrɪə
course VB 151 n kɔːs
borrow VB 151 v ˈbɒrəʊ
lend VB 151 v lend
discussion VB 151 n dɪˈskʌʃən
argument VB 151 n ˈɑːɡjəmənt
lose VB 151 v luːz
miss VB 151 v mɪs
wonderful 47 adj ˈwʌndəfəl
amazing 47 adj əˈmeɪzɪŋ
brilliant 47 adj ˈbrɪljənt
awful 47 adj ˈɔːfəl
terrible 47 adj ˈterəbəl
disgusting 47 adj dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ
delicious 47 adj dɪˈlɪʃəs
boiling 47 adj ˈbɔɪlɪŋ
freezing 47 adj ˈfriːzɪŋ
exhausted 47 adj ɪɡˈzɔːstəd
furious 47 adj ˈfjʊəriəs
fascinating 47 adj ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ
beautiful 47 adj ˈbjuːtəfəl
impossible 47 adj ɪmˈpɒsəbəl
enormous 47 adj ɪˈnɔːməs
tiny 47 adj ˈtaɪni
get fired 50 v ɡet ˈfaɪəd
interview 50 n ˈɪntəvjuː
compete 50 v kəmˈpiːt
be in charge 50 v phr bi ɪn ˈtʃɑːdʒ
run 50 v rʌn

idea 50 n aɪˈdɪə
out of work 50 v phr ˌaʊt əv ˈwɜːk
computer network 57 n kəmˈpjuːtə ˌnetwɜːk
electricity 57 n ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti, ˌelɪk-
commercial aeroplane 57 n kəˌmɜːʃəl ˈeərəpleɪn
solar power 57 n ˌsəʊlə ˈpaʊə
nuclear power 57 n ˌnjuːkliə ˈpaʊə
energy 57 n ˈenədʒi
genetic engineering 57 n dʒəˌnetɪk endʒəˈnɪərɪŋ
medicine 57 n ˈmedsən
motorbike 57 n ˈməʊtəbaɪk
space travel 57 n ˈspeɪs ˌtrævəl
vaccination 57 n ˌvæksəˈneɪʃən
vacuum cleaner 57 n ˈvækjuəm ˌkliːnə, ˈvækjʊm
washing machine 57 n ˈwɒʃɪŋ məˌʃiːn
communication satellite 57 n kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən ˌsætəlaɪt
IT (information technology) 57 n ˌaɪ ˈtiː, ɪnfəˌmeɪʃən tekˈnɒlədʒ
antibiotic 57 n ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪk
plug in VB 152 phr v ˌplʌɡ ˈɪn
press VB 152 v pres
button VB 152 n ˈbʌtən
injection VB 152 n ɪnˈdʒekʃən
operation VB 152 n ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən
petrol VB 152 n ˈpetrəl
restart VB 152 v ˌriːˈstɑːt
reboot VB 152 v ˌriːˈbuːt
switch on VB 152 phr v ˌswɪtʃ ˈɒn
switch off VB 152 phr v ˌswɪtʃ ˈɒf
break down VB 152 phr v ˌbreɪk ˈdaʊn
run out of something VB 152 idiom ˌrʌn ˈaʊt əv ˌsʌmθɪŋ
get a connection VB 152 v phr ˌɡet ə kəˈnekʃən
experiment VB 152 n ɪkˈsperəmənt
debate 59 v dɪˈbeɪt
discuss 59 v dɪˈskʌs
inquire 59 v ɪnˈkwaɪə
look into 59 phr v ˌlʊk ˈɪntə
question 59 v ˈkwestʃən
reply 59 v rɪˈplaɪ
research 59 v rɪˈsɜːtʃ
respond 59 v rɪˈspɒnd
wonder 59 v ˈwʌndə
investigate 59 v ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt
argue 59 v ˈɑːɡjuː
quarrel 59 v ˈkwɒrəl
biological 61 adj ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
effective 61 adj ɪˈfektɪv
explosive 61 adj ɪkˈspləʊsɪv
hairy 61 adj ˈheəri
lovable 61 adj ˈlʌvəbəl
messy 61 adj ˈmesi
painful 61 adj ˈpeɪnfəl
peaceful 61 adj ˈpiːsfəl
poetic 61 adj pəʊˈetɪk
responsible 61 adj rɪˈspɒnsəbəl
useless 61 adj ˈjuːsləs
homeless 61 adj ˈhəʊmləs
instruction VB 152 n ɪnˈstrʌkʃən
competition VB 152 n ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən
improvement VB 152 n ɪmˈpruːvmənt
loneliness VB 152 n ˈləʊnlinəs
kindness VB 152 n ˈkaɪndnəs
stupidity VB 152 n stjuːˈpɪdəti
responsibility VB 152 n rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti
depression VB 152 n dɪˈpreʃən
imagination VB 152 n ɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃən
entertainment VB 152 n ˌentəˈteɪnmənt
achievement VB 152 n əˈtʃiːvmənt
security VB 152 n sɪˈkjʊərəti
fitness VB 152 n ˈfɪtnəs
informality VB 152 n ˌɪnfɔːˈmæləti
imitation VB 152 n ˌɪməˈteɪʃən
dancing VB 152 n ˈdɑːnsɪŋ
quotation VB 152 n kwəʊˈteɪʃən
direction VB 152 n dəˈrekʃən, daɪ-
heaviness VB 152 n ˈhevinəs
payment VB 152 n ˈpeɪmənt
promotion VB 152 n prəˈməʊʃən
skating VB 152 n ˈskeɪtɪŋ
crash 62 v kræʃ
freeze 62 v friːz
memory stick 62 n ˈmeməri stɪk
out of order 62 prep phr ˌaʊt əv ˈɔːdə
print 62 v prɪnt
reception 62 n rɪˈsepʃən
recharge 62 v ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒ
sort out 62 phr v ˌsɔːt ˈaʊt
out of order 62 phr ˌaʊt əv ˈɔːdə
strange 62 adj streɪndʒ
noise 62 n nɔɪz

fix 62 v fɪks
annoyed 68 adj əˈnɔɪd
worried 68 adj ˈwʌrid
confusing 68 adj kənˈfjuːzɪŋ
frightened 68 adj ˈfraɪtnd
relaxing 68 adj rɪˈlæksɪŋ
satisfying 68 adj ˈsætəsfaɪ-ɪŋ
embarassed 68 adj ɪmˈbærəst
astonishing VB 153 adj əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ
astonished VB 153 adj əˈstɒnɪʃt
tiring VB 153 adj ˈtaɪərɪŋ
tired VB 153 adj ˈtaɪəd
fascinated VB 153 adj ˈfæsəneɪtəd
disappointed VB 153 adj ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntəd
disappointing VB 153 adj ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ
disgusted VB 153 adj dɪsˈɡʌstəd
disgusting VB 153 adj dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ
depressing VB 153 adj dɪˈpresɪŋ
interested VB 153 adj ˈɪntrəstəd
terrifying VB 153 adj ˈterəfaɪ-ɪŋ
terrified VB 153 adj ˈterəfaɪd
chat up 70 phr v ˌtʃæt ˈʌp
click on 70 phr v ˈklɪk ɒn
dress down 70 phr v ˌdres ˈdaʊn
log off 70 phr v ˌlɒɡ ˈɒf
scroll up 70 phr v ˌskrəʊl ˈʌp
settle down 70 phr v ˌsetl ˈdaʊn
shut down 70 phr v ˌʃʌt ˈdaʊn
take off 70 phr v ˌteɪk ˈɒf
try on 70 phr v ˌtraɪ ˈɒn
go off 70 phr v ɡəʊ ˈɒf
dress up 70 phr v ˌdres ˈʌp

cut off VB 153 phr v ˌkʌt ˈɒf

call off VB 153 phr v ˌkɔːl ˈɒf
put it off VB 153 phr v ˌpʊt ɪt ˈɒf
stand out VB 153 phr v ˌstænd ˈaʊt
work out VB 153 phr v ˌwɜːk ˈaʊt
look after VB 153 phr v lʊk ˈɑːftə
check out VB 153 phr v ˌtʃek ˈaʊt
fill in VB 153 phr v ˌfɪl ˈɪn
let someone in VB 153 phr v ˌlet sʌmwʌn ˈɪn
get a seat 71 v phr ɡet ə ˈsiːt
hold a sale 71 v phr ˌhəʊld ə ˈseɪl
jump a queue 71 v phr ˌdʒʌmp ə ˈkjuː
raise money 71 v phr ˌreɪz ˈmʌni
cut hair 71 v phr ˌkʌt ˈheə
watch a programme 71 v phr ˌwɒtʃ ə ˈprəʊɡræm
fail 74 v feɪl
get promoted 74 v ɡet prəˈməʊtəd
split up 74 phr v ˌsplɪt ˈʌp
pass 74 v pɑːs
lose 74 v luːz
reason 74 n ˈriːzən
listener 74 n ˈlɪsənə
prepare 74 v priˈpeə
news 74 n njuːz
upset 74 adj ʌpˈset
tone of voice 74 n phr ˌtəʊn əv ˈvɔɪs
work hard 81 v phr ˌwɜːk ˈhɑːd
opportunity 81 n ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti
have the opportunity 81 v phr hæv ði ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti
high achiever 81 n ˌhaɪ əˈtʃiːvə
believe in yourself 81 v phr bəˈliːv ɪn jɔːˌself
have a natural talent 81 v phr hæv ə ˌnætʃərəl ˈtælənt
be world-class at 81 v phr bi ˌwɜːld ˈklɑːs ət
master 81 v ˈmɑːstə
craft 81 n krɑːft
skill 81 n skɪl
focus on 81 phr v ˈfəʊkəs ɒn
award VB 154 n əˈwɔːd

shortlist VB 154 n ˈʃɔːtlɪst

medal VB 154 n ˈmedl
runner up VB 154 n ˌrʌnər ˈʌp
winning team VB 154 n ˌwɪnɪŋ ˈtiːm
nominate VB 154 v ˈnɒməneɪt
get an 'A' VB 154 v phr ɡet ən ˈeɪ
have one thing in common 82 v phr hæv ˌwʌn θɪŋ ɪn ˈkɒmən
have access to 82 v phr hæv ˈækses tə
be world-class at 82 v phr bi ˌwɜːld ˈklɑːs ət
pick up on 82 phr v ˌpɪk ˈʌp ɒn
put in 82 phr v pʊt ˈɪn
have a talent for 82 v phr hæv ə ˈtælənt fə
agree with 82 phr v əˈɡriː wɪð, wɪθ
argue with 82 phr v ˈɑːɡjuː wɪð, wɪθ
worry about 82 phr v ˈwʌri əˌbaʊt
complain about 82 phr v kəmˈpleɪn əˌbaʊt
belong to 82 phr v bɪˈlɒŋ tə
pay attention to 82 phr v ˌpeɪ əˈtenʃən tə
wait for 82 phr v ˈweɪt fə
pay for 82 phr v ˈpeɪ fə
depend on 82 phr v dɪˈpend ɒn
rely on 82 phr v rɪˈlaɪ ɒn
look at 82 phr v ˈlʊk ət
laugh at 82 phr v ˈlɑːf ət
succeed in 82 phr v səkˈsiːd ɪn
believe in 82 phr v bɪˈliːv ɪn
cope with VB 154 phr v ˈkəʊp wɪð, wɪθ
write about VB 154 phr v ˈraɪt əˌbaʊt
part with VB 154 phr v ˈpɑːt wɪð, wɪθ
stick to VB 154 phr v ˈstɪk tʊ
care for VB 154 phr v ˈkeə fɔː
protest about VB 154 phr v prəˈtest əˌbaʊt
lead to VB 154 phr v ˈliːd tʊ
work for VB 154 phr v ˈwɜːk fə
work on VB 154 phr v ˈwɜːk ɒn
go on VB 154 phr v ɡəʊ ˈɒn
take part in VB 154 phr v teɪk ˈpɑːt ɪn
result in VB 154 phr v rɪˈzʌlt ɪn
have a lot of ability as 83 v phr hæv ə ˌlɒt əv əˈbɪləti əz
have an aptitude for 83 v phr hæv ən ˈæptɪtjuːd fə
hopeless at 83 phr v ˈhəʊpləs ət
be an expert in 83 v phr bi ə ˈekspɜːt ɪn
be gifted at 83 v phr bi ˈɡɪftəd ət
skilful 83 adj ˈskɪlfəl
talented 83 adj ˈtæləntəd
useless at 83 phr v ˈjuːsləs ət
qualification 86 n ˌkwɒləfəˈkeɪʃən
certificate 86 n səˈtɪfɪkət
driving licence 86 n ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˌlaɪsəns
licence 86 n ˈlaɪsəns
distance learning 86 n ˈdɪstəns ˌlɜːnɪŋ
apprenticeship 86 n əˈprentəsʃɪp
face-to-face 86 adj ˌfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs 
degree 86 n dɪˈɡriː
MA 86 n ˌem ˈeɪ
PhD 86 n ˌpiː eɪtʃ ˈdiː
course 86 n kɔːs
get to know 92 v phr ˌɡet tə ˈnəʊ
get on your nerves 92 v phr ˌɡet ɒn jɔː ˈnɜːvz
invite over 92 phr v ɪnˌvaɪt ˈəʊvə
keep yourself to yourself 92 v phr ˌkiːp jəˌself tə jəˈself
make friends with 92 v phr meɪk ˈfrendz wɪð, wɪθ
mind your own business 92 v phr ˌmaɪnd jɔːr ˌəʊn ˈbɪznəs
nuisance 92 n ˈnjuːsəns
nosy 92 adj ˈnəʊzi
disturb 92 v dɪˈstɜːb
gossip VB 155 v ˈɡɒsəp
pop over VB 155 phr v ˌpɒp ˈəʊvə
unfriendly VB 155 adj ʌnˈfrendli
main road 94 n ˌmeɪn ˈrəʊd
swimming pool 94 n ˈswɪmɪŋ puːl
bookshop 94 n ˈbʊkʃɒp
car park 94 n ˈkɑː pɑːk
car rental 94 n ˈkɑː ˌrentl
city centre 94 n ˌsɪti ˈsentə
duty-free shop 94 n ˌdjuːti ˈfriː ʃɒp
gift shop 94 n ˈɡɪft ʃɒp
high street 94 n ˈhaɪ striːt
housing zone 94 n ˈhaʊzɪŋ ˌzəʊn
industrial zone 94 n ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌzəʊn
language school 94 n ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ˌskuːl
one-way street 94 n ˌwʌn weɪ ˈstriːt
outdoor market 94 n ˌaʊtdɔː ˈmɑːkət
primary school 94 n ˈpraɪməri skuːl
semi-detached house 94 n ˌsemi dɪˌtætʃt ˈhaʊs
shopping centre 94 n ˈʃɒpɪŋ ˌsentə
shopping mall 94 n ˈʃɒpɪŋ mɔːl
sports centre 94 n ˌspɔːts ˌsentə
supermarket 94 n ˈsuːpəˌmɑːkət
terraced house 94 n ˌterəst ˈhaʊs
traffic jam 94 n ˈtræfɪk dʒæm
traffic lights 94 n ˈtræfɪk laɪts
tennis court VB 155 n ˈtenɪs kɔːt
tennis racket VB 155 n ˈtenɪs ˌrækɪt
tennis player VB 155 n ˈtenɪs ˌpleɪə
coffee cup VB 155 n ˈkɒfi kʌp
coffee shop VB 155 n ˈkɒfi ʃɒp
coffee machine VB 155 n ˈkɒfi məˌʃiːn
post office VB 155 n ˈpəʊst ˌɒfəs
postcard VB 155 n ˈpəʊstkɑːd
postcode VB 155 n ˈpəʊstkəʊd
language barrier VB 155 n ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ˌbæriə
language learner VB 155 n ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ˌlɜːnə
language lab VB 155 n ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ˌlæb
suntan VB 155 n ˈsʌntæn
sun cream VB 155 n ˈsʌn kriːm
sunglasses VB 155 n ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsəz
sports shoes VB 155 n ˈspɔːts ʃuːz
running shoes VB 155 n ˈrʌnɪŋ ʃuːz

high-heeled shoes VB 155 n ˌhaɪ hiːld ˈʃuːz

textbook VB 155 n ˈtekstbʊk

chequebook VB 155 n ˈtʃekbʊk

picture book VB 155 n ˈpɪktʃə bʊk
bedroom VB 155 n ˈbedrʊm, -ruːm
dining room VB 155 n ˈdaɪnɪŋ ruːm, rʊm
changing room VB 155 n ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ ruːm, rʊm
sewing machine VB 155 n ˈsəʊɪŋ məˌʃiːn

washing machine VB 155 n ˈwɒʃɪŋ məˌʃiːn

drinks machine VB 155 n ˈdrɪŋks məˌʃiːn
mobile phone VB 155 n ˌməʊbaɪl ˈfəʊn
pay phone VB 155 n ˈpeɪ fəʊn
cellphone VB 155 n ˈselfəʊn
search engine 95 n ˈsɜːtʃ ˌendʒən
dating site 95 n ˈdeɪtɪŋ saɪt
personal homepage 95 n ˌpɜːsənəl ˈhəʊmpeɪdʒ
blog 95 n blɒɡ
wiki 95 n ˈwɪki
social networking site 95 n ˌsəʊʃəl ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ ˌsaɪt
news site 95 n ˈnjuːz saɪt
video clip 95 n ˈvɪdiəʊ ˌklɪp
photo sharing website 95 n ˈfəʊtəʊ ʃeərɪŋ ˌwebsaɪt
travel site 95 n ˈtrævəl saɪt
corporate 95 n ˌkɔːpərət ˈwebsaɪt
be my guest 98 phr ˌbiː maɪ ˈɡest
excuse the mess 98 phr ɪkˌskjuːz ðə ˈmes
have a seat 98 phr ˌhæv ə ˈsiːt
help yourself 98 phr ˌhelp jəˈself
make yourself at home 98 phr ˌmeɪk jəself ət ˈhəʊm
put your feet up 98 phr ˌpʊt jə ˈfiːt ʌp
revolution 104 n ˌrevəˈluːʃən
spread 104 n spred
turning point 104 n ˈtɜːnɪŋ pɔɪnt
discovery 104 n dɪsˈkʌvəri
invention 104 n ɪnˈvenʃən
foundation 104 n faʊnˈdeɪʃən
movement 104 n ˈmuːvmənt
progress 104 n ˈprəʊɡres
development 104 n dɪˈveləpmənt
advance 104 n ədˈvɑːns
invasion VB 156 n ɪnˈveɪʒən
invade VB 156 v ɪnˈveɪd
invader VB 156 n ɪnˈveɪdə
history VB 156 n ˈhɪstəri
historical VB 156 adj hɪˈstɒrɪkəl
historic VB 156 adj hɪˈstɒrɪk
historian VB 156 n hɪˈstɔːriən
colonisation VB 156 n ˌkɒlənaɪˈzeɪʃən
colony VB 156 n ˈkɒləni
colonise VB 156 v ˈkɒlənaɪz
coloniser VB 156 n ˈkɒlənaɪzə
democracy VB 156 n dɪˈmɒkrəsi
democratise VB 156 v dɪˈmɒkrətaɪz
democratic VB 156 adj ˌdeməˈkrætɪk
democrat VB 156 n ˈdeməkræt
liberation VB 156 n ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən
liberate VB 156 v ˈlɪbəreɪt
liberator VB 156 n ˈlɪbəreɪtə
discovery VB 156 n dɪsˈkʌvəri
discover VB 156 v dɪsˈkʌvə
discoverer VB 156 n dɪsˈkʌvərə
lead VB 156 v liːd
leadership VB 156 n ˈliːdəʃɪp
leader VB 156 n ˈliːdə
development VB 156 n dɪˈveləpment
develop VB 156 v dɪˈveləp
developing VB 156 adj dɪˈveləpɪŋ
developer VB 156 n dɪˈveləpə
invent VB 156 v ɪnˈvent
inventive VB 156 adj ɪnˈventɪv
inventor VB 156 n ɪnˈventə
found VB 156 v faʊnd
founder VB 156 n ˈfaʊndə
fonding VB 156 adj ˈfaʊndɪŋ
independent VB 156 adj ˌɪndəˈpendənt
independence VB 156 n ˌɪndəˈpendəns
age 108 n eɪdʒ
decade 108 n ˈdekeɪd, deˈkeɪd
era 108 n ˈɪərə
fortnight 108 n ˈfɔːtnaɪt
millennium 108 n mɪˈleniəm
quarter-century 108 n ˌkwɔːtə ˈsentʃəri
generation 108 n ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən
nineteen-seventies (1970s) 108 n ˌnaɪntiːn ˈsevəntiz
the seventies (70s) 108 n ðə ˈsevəntiz
come back from 109 phr v kʌm ˈbæk frəm
naturally 109 adv ˈnætʃərəli
first 109 adj fɜːst
come by car 109 v phr ˌkʌm baɪ ˈkɑː
directions 109 n dəˈrekʃənz, daɪ-
instructions 109 n ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz
talk 109 n tɔːk
give me a call 109 v phr ˌɡɪv mi ə ˈkɔːl
mess 109 n mes
decision 109 n dɪˈsɪʒən
profit 109 n ˈprɒfət
progress 109 n ˈprəʊɡres
a good time 109 v phr ə ˌɡʊd ˈtaɪm
break 109 n breɪk
have trouble with 109 v phr hæv ˈtrʌbəl wɪð, wɪθ
have a dream of 109 v phr hæv ə ˈdriːm əv
dinner VB 156 n ˈdɪnə
come across VB 156 phr v ˌkʌm əˈkrɒs
come nearer VB 156 phr v ˌkʌm ˈnɪərə
come closer VB 156 phr v ˌkʌm ˈkləʊsə
come in blue VB 156 v phr ˌkʌm ɪn ˈbluː
come over VB 156 phr v kʌm ˈəʊvə
come a long way VB 156 phr v ˌkʌm ə lɒŋ ˈweɪ
come with VB 156 phr v ˈkʌm wɪð, wɪθ
advice VB 156 n ədˈvaɪs
prize VB 156 n praɪz
donation VB 156 n dəʊˈneɪʃən
order VB 156 n ˈɔːdə

shock VB 156 n ʃɒk

headache VB 156 n ˈhedeɪk
page VB 156 n peɪdʒ
chance VB 156 n tʃɑːns
memory VB 156 n ˈmeməri
disease VB 156 n dɪˈziːz
calorie VB 156 n ˈkæləri
idea VB 156 n aɪˈdɪə
attempt VB 156 n əˈtempt
deal VB 156 n diːl
fortune VB 156 n ˈfɔːtʃən
living VB 156 n ˈlɪvɪŋ
effort VB 156 n ˈefət
list VB 156 n lɪst
brave 110 adj breɪv
charismatic 110 adj ˌkærəzˈmætɪk
exemplary 110 adj ɪɡˈzempləri
innovative 110 adj ˈɪnəvətɪv
inspirational 110 adj ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənəl
original 110 adj əˈrɪdʒənəl
influential 110 adj ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl
creative 110 adj kriˈeɪtɪv
organic 116 adj ɔːˈɡænɪk
packaging 116 n ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ
pre-prepared 116 adj ˌpriː prɪˈpeəd
processed 116 adj ˈprəʊsest
recycle 116 v ˌriːˈsaɪkəl
secondhand item 116 n phr ˌsekəndˈhænd ˌaɪtəm
double-glazed 116 adj ˌdʌbəl ˈɡleɪzd
energy-saving 116 adj ˈenədʒi ˌseɪvɪŋ
insulated 116 adj ˈɪnsjəleɪtəd
light bulb 116 n ˈlaɪt bʌlb
on standby 116 prep phr ɒn ˈstændbaɪ
pollution VB 157 n pəˈluːʃən
protect VB 157 v prəˈtekt
destruction VB 157 n dɪˈstrʌkʃən
harmful VB 157 adj ˈhɑːmfəl
factory smoke VB 157 n ˌfæktəri ˈsməʊk
global warming VB 157 n ˌɡləʊbəl ˈwɔːmɪŋ
environmentally-friendly VB 157 adj ɪnˌvaɪərənmentl-i ˈfrendli
industrial waste VB 157 n ɪnˌdʌstriəl ˈweɪst
car exhaust fumes VB 157 n ˌkɑːr ɪɡˈzɔːst ˌfjuːmz
aerosol can VB 157 n ˌeərəsɒl ˈkæn
natural resource VB 157 n ˌnætʃərəl rɪˈzɔːs, -ˈsɔːs

environment VB 157 n ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

rainforest VB 157 n ˈreɪnˌfɒrəst
misjudge 118 v mɪsˈdʒʌdʒ
misunderstand 118 v ˌmɪsʌndəˈstænd
overcook 118 v ˌəʊvəˈkʊk
unusual 118 adj ʌnˈjuːʒuəl, -ʒəl
unreal 118 adj ˌʌnˈrɪəl
reusable 118 adj ˌriːˈjuːzəbəl
disagree 118 v ˌdɪsəˈɡriː
disobey 118 v ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ
underweight 118 adj ˌʌndəˈweɪt
invisible VB 157 adj ɪnˈvɪzəbəl
inappropriate VB 157 adj ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət
inadequate VB 157 adj ɪnˈædɪkwət
inability VB 157 n ˌɪnəˈbɪləti
immature VB 157 adj ˌɪməˈtjʊə
impossible VB 157 adj ɪmˈpɒsəbəl
immobile VB 157 adj ɪˈməʊbaɪl
immoral VB 157 adj ɪˈmɒrəl
impolite VB 157 adj ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt
irresponsible VB 157 adj ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbəl
irregular VB 157 adj ɪˈreɡjʊlə
irrelevant VB 157 adj ɪˈreləvənt
irrational VB 157 adj ɪˈræʃənəl
ex-boss VB 157 n ˌeks ˈbɒs
ex-wife VB 157 n ˌeks ˈwaɪf
ex-husband VB 157 n ˌeks ˈhʌzbənd
ex-girlfriend VB 157 n ˌeks ˈɡɜːlfrend
ex-Prime Minister VB 157 n ˌeks praɪm ˈmɪnəstə
offer 120 v ˈɒfə
refuse 120 v rɪˈfjuːz
warn 120 v wɔːn
suggest 120 v səˈdʒest
explain 120 v ɪkˈspleɪn
promise 120 v ˈprɒmɪs
invite 120 v ɪnˈvaɪt
aisle seat 122 n ˌaɪl ˈsiːt
boarding card 122 n ˈbɔːdɪŋ kɑːd
check in 122 phr v ˌtʃek ˈɪn
gate 122 n ɡeɪt
hand luggage 122 n ˈhænd ˌlʌɡɪdʒ
passport 122 n ˈpɑːspɔːt
priority boarding 122 n praɪˌɒrəti ˈbɔːdɪŋ
proceed 122 v prəˈsiːd
X-ray machine 122 n ˈeks reɪ məˌʃiːn
board 122 v bɔːd
Definition
to get knowledge of a subject or skill by studying, doing it, or being taught
the first language that you learn as a child
from or relating to a country that is not your own
someone who learned a particular language as their first language rather than as a foreign language
very informal language that uses new or rude words instead of the usual words for something
words and phrases used by people in the same profession that are difficult for other people to understand
the ability to speak or write a language very well, without stopping or making mistakes
able to speak two languages very well
an ability to do something well, especially because you have learned and practised it
a plan used to achieve something
the ability to do something in an exact way without making a mistake
the person who employs you or who is in charge of you at work
someone who is in the same class as you at school or college
someone who receives a salary ( = payment) to work for an organisation, person, or company
the man whom a woman is going to marry
the woman whom a man is going to marry
a man who promises at a baptism ceremony to help a child, and to teach him or her Christian values
a woman who promises at a baptism ceremony to help a child, and to teach him or her Christian values
someone who belongs to a group or organisation
someone who advises and helps a less experienced person
the person that you are married to, or that you live with as if you were married or one of the owners of a bus
a child in a school
someone who belongs to the same team as you
the son of your brother or sister, or the son of your husband’s or wife’s brother or sister
the relative of your husband or wife, especially the father and mother of your husband or wife
the sister of your husband or wife, or the wife of your brother
the daughter of your brother or sister, or the daughter of your husband's or wife's brother or sister
the man that a woman used to be married to
a man who is married to your mother, but who is not your father
a daughter that your husband or wife has from a relationship before your marriage
the blood relatives of either your mother or father
your grandparents are the parents of your mother or father
to do physical activity to become healthier
work that you do to look after a house, for example cleaning and washing
serious and detailed study of a subject in order to find out new information
to do something for someone to help them or be kind
a course of study at a university or college, or the qualification that is given to you when you have successf
to have a good relationship with someone
to arrive at a place
to become husband and wife
the regular paid work that you do for an employer
when someone's hair changes from its natural colour to grey, usually because of age
to stop liking something
to change what you eat in order to lose weight or become healthier
the place where you live
an amount of liquid that you drink, or the act of drinking something
a journey that you make on foot, especially for exercise or enjoyment
a time when you eat food, or the food that you eat then
a car with a driver that you pay to drive you somewhere
to participate
to agree to be in charge of something or someone
to have the same abilities as an older family member
something that is given to someone who is successful in a competition, race, etc.
an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time
the washing of plates, dishes, knives etc
of a high standard or quality
not anything or no thing
to lose your job for doing something wrong
an informal word for a very long time
a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet
shortened word for photograph
very unhappy
a stomach illness caused by eating food that contains harmful bacteria and makes you vomit
responsibility for a mistake or for something bad
if something is your responsibility, it is your job or duty to do it
a substance for treating an illness, especially one that you drink
an act of looking at something
a time of rest from work, school etc
to become very excited
to not proceed nicely for someone or something
to proceed nicely for someone or something
unable to see
look good together
to be included as part of something
money that you receive every month as payment from the organisation you work for
a common illness which is like a very bad cold
a common illness that makes it difficult to breathe through your nose and often makes your throat hurt
a letter from a previous employer, recommending someone for a job
a way of greeting someone when you meet them
in a formal way
to deliberately not do something, especially something wrong, dangerous, or harmful
continuing for only a short time
a strong feeling of interest and enjoyment
when two people look at each other’s eyes
not gently, using quite a lot of strength
at the correct time or the time that was arranged
ready to do something or deal with a situation
2in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand
illegal activities in general
an event such as an accident, flood, or storm that causes a lot of harm or suffering
a television programme or film which shows real events in the form of a story
a type of film in which strange things happen in the future or in imaginary worlds
a type of story in which something that is difficult to explain or understand
a type of film or television programme in which people dress up in old-fashioned costumes
a type of film or television programme in which characters battle with their minds
a film which is intended to make people laugh and which involves a love story
books and stories about the future, for example about travelling in time and space
a film about the life of a real person
an action film has a lot of exciting things happening in it
a type of film which is an exciting experience where dangerous or unusual things happen
the day of the week before Sunday
the time of day, an hour after eleven
the dark part of each 24-hour period when the sun cannot be seen and when most people sleep
Saturday and Sunday, especially considered as time when you do not work
the time in the middle of the day when people usually eat their lunch
the early part of the day, from when the sun rises until 12 o’clock in the middle of the day or the part of the d
the year after 2015 and before 2017
the seventh month of the year, between June and August
the period of time which started on 1st January 2001 and will finish on 31st December 2100
the season after autumn and before spring, when the weather is coldest
coming after three other things in a series
the early part of the day on a Monday
1st January, the first day of the year
from one place on a line, road, river etc to another place on it
going from one side of something to the other, especially by jumping, climbing, or flying
surrounding something or someone
from one side or end of something to the other
further than a particular place,beyond a person or place
only a short distance away from someone or something
with one thing or person on each side
very close to someone or something, with no other person, building, place etc in between
if one thing or person is opposite another, they are facing each other
without intending to do something
in an unexpected way
using your hands, not a machine
more quickly than usual
in a very short time
finally
not on holiday, but for work
alone, not with other people
deliberately, not a mistake
to use violence to try to hurt or kill someone, or to cause damage to a place
an accident in which a vehicle hits something else
using force to hurt or kill people
to damage something very badly, so that it no longer exists, or cannot be repaired
a sudden shaking of the earth’s surface that often causes a lot of damage
someone who is trying to avoid being caught by the police
someone who is kept as a prisoner by an enemy, and may be hurt or killed in order to force other people to
when a group of workers stop working for a period of time because they want better pay or better working co
someone whose job is to guard something
a group of young people, especially a group that often causes trouble and fights
carrying weapons
someone who steals money or other things from a bank, shop etc
a sudden visit by the police to look for illegal goods or criminals
if someone does something to you at gunpoint, they do it while threatening to shoot you
to tell people there is a dangerous situation
someone who sees a crime or accident
to make someone do something they do not want to do
to leave a place or dangerous situation when someone is trying to catch you or stop you
when someone is taken away by the police because they think the person has done something illegal
to say something that is not true
to talk about an interesting, funny or sad chain of events has happened
to say what really happened
a lie that you tell someone in order to protect them or avoid hurting their feelings
to repeat a funny story
to express an idea, feeling etc using words
to give someone information by speaking or writing to them
to put several things in order of importance, so that you can do the most important first
to do more than one thing at the same thing
unable to think clearly because you are worried about something
a date or time by which you must finish something
to delay doing something
a piece of work you must do
the last possible time, just before it is too late
to use time in a way that is not effective or sensible
before an event happens
to solve a problem or finish something
to do something that you were not doing before
a written or printed message that is usually put in an envelope and sent by mail
a white liquid produced by cows or goats that is drunk by people
tired and impatient because something is uninteresting or you have nothing to do
to make progress
if you have permission to do something, someone in authority allows you to do it
to do something that you have been intending to do for some time
what you earn by working and can use to buy things. Money can be in the form of notes and coins or cheque
used to talk about events or results of actions a long time into the future
soon
used to talk about events or results of actions that will happen soon
used to talk about events that will happen the next year
used to talk about events that will happen ten years from now
used to talk about events that will happen within ten years from now
to watch something or someone carefully
to accidentally say something that embarrasses or upsets someone
to have no more time to complete an action
to have a limited time to complete something
to be in trouble or difficulty
very easy
a person who has a lot of secrets
someone doesn't like something
something is important to someone
to escape (boring) everyday life
to help someone

if someone hits the nail on the head, what they have said is exactly right or true
to accept that a difficult situation or problem exists, even though you would prefer to ignore it
to have limited time to complete something
if you are in two minds about something, you are not certain about it, or you have difficulty to make a decisio
to relax and enjoy yourself because you are in a comfortable environment
to make people who have just met feel less nervous and more willing to talk to each other
to take little baggage when travelling
to learn something in such a way that you can say it from memory
when you look at things in shops, without intending to buy them
to know and understand something, or suddenly begin to understand it
to know who someone is or what something is, because you have seen, heard, experienced, or learned about
used to say that two or more people or things are exactly like each other
not like something or someone else, or not like before
not the one that you intended or the one that you really want
a particular day of the month or year, especially shown by a number
a phone number
the details of the place where someone lives or works, which you use to send them letters etc
what someone is called
determined to be more successful than other people
someone who is able to express ideas or their feelings clearly to other people
someone who has all the qualities needed to be a leader
working with a lot of effort
unable to make decisions
wanting to do something for a particular reason
someone who will do risky or dangerous things in order to achieve something
to think of new, different, or unusual ways of doing something, especially in business
determined to be successful or powerful
if someone is reliable, you can trust and depend on them
someone who is sensible is able to make good decisions
not easily upset, annoyed, or worried
intelligent and able to learn things quickly
wanting to do something very much
arriving at exactly the time that has been arranged
often becoming angry or unhappy
confident and able to do things by yourself in your own way, without needing help or advice from other peopl
behaving in an angry threatening way, as if you want to fight or attack someone
able to change easily
to work for a long time or longer than usual
a written or spoken description of a situation or event, giving people the information they need
involving bodily contact or activity
a profession which predominatly involves being in an office
outside, not in a building
to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you know more than they do about somethin
someone who pays a person or organisation for a service
to work independently, as a freelancer
between nine o’clock and five o’clock, the normal working hours of an office worker
a question you ask in order to get information
to arrange something so that it is more ordered or happens in a more sensible way
if you deal with a problem, you do something to make sure that it reduces or no longer exists
if you are responsible for something bad that has happened, you caused it and you are the person who sho
the most recent information about a news story
a job or activity that you do regularly, especially in order to earn money
if you remind someone about something, you make them remember it or remember to do it
to have a picture or idea in your mind of people, events, places etc from the past
to not remember facts, information, or people or things from the past
to make or allow something or someone to stay in a place when you go away
to know that a sound is being made, using your ears
to pay attention to what someone is saying or to a sound that you can hear
if someone or something is funny, they make you laugh
an experience or activity that is very enjoyable and exciting
happening, existing, or being used now
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when it is a little surprising or unexpected
a job or profession that you have been trained for, and which you usually do for a long time
a series of lessons or a period of study in a particular subject
to use something that belongs to someone else and give it back to them later
to let someone borrow money or something that belongs to you
when people talk about a topic
a situation in which people speak angrily to each other because they disagree about something
to confuse someone
to feel sad because you cannot be with somethat that you like, or cannot do something you enjoy; to not g
very good
very surprising
excellent
very bad or unpleasant
extremely severe in a way that causes harm or damage or very bad
extremely unpleasant
very pleasant to taste or smell
very hot
very cold
very tired
very angry
very interesting
very pretty
something that is impossible cannot happen or be done
very big in size, amount, or degree
extremely small
to lose your job for doing something wrong
a meeting in which someone asks you questions, especially to find out if you are suitable for a job
to try to win something or to be more successful than someone else
to have control over or responsibility for something or someone
to organize or be in charge of an activity, business, organization, or country

something that you think of, especially a plan or suggestion

no longer in a particular state or situation
a set of computers that are connected to each other so that they can share information
the power that is carried by wires and used to make lights and machines work
a flying vehicle used to transport paying passengers
energy that uses the power of the sun to produce electricity
energy that is produced when the structure of the central part of an atom is changed
power from oil, coal, sun, wind, etc. that produces heat, movement, etc.
the science of changing the genes of a living thing
a substance for treating an illness, especially one that you drink
an informal word for a motorcycle
moving through the area beyond the Earth where the stars and planets are
an injection to protect a person from a disease
a machine that cleans floors by sucking up the dirt from them
a machine that washes clothes
a machine that has been sent into space and goes around the Earth used for radio, television, and other el
the study or use of electronic processes and equipment for storing information and making it available
a drug that is used to kill bacteria and infections
to connect a piece of electrical equipment to the electricity supply, or to another piece of equipment
to push something firmly
small part or area of a machine that you press to make it do something
when a drug is put into your body, using a special needle
when doctors cut into someone's body in order to remove or repair a part that is damaged
a liquid that you put in a vehicle to make the engine work
if something restarts, or if you restart it, it starts again
if you reboot a computer, you start it again after it has stopped working
to turn on a machine, light etc, using a switch
to turn off a machine, light etc, using a switch
if a car or a machine breaks down, it stops working
to have no more of something
when two or more things are joined together or when something is joined to a larger system or network
a scientific test to find out or prove something
to discuss a subject formally so that you can make a decision or solve a problem
to talk about something with someone in order to exchange ideas or decide something
to ask someone for information
to investigate
to ask someone questions about something
to answer
to study a subject in detail so that you can discover new facts about it
to do something because of something that has happened
to think about something you do not know, and want to know
to try to find out about something, especially a crime or accident
to shout and say angry things to someone because you disagree with them
to have an angry argument
relating to the natural processes performed by living things
having the result that you want
something that is explosive can cause an explosion
covered in hair
easy to love
dirty or untidy
making you feel very unhappy or upset
quiet and calm
relating to poetry or typical of poetry
if you are responsible for something bad that has happened, you caused it and you are the person who sho
not useful or effective at all
without a place to live
printed information that tells you how to do or use something
an organized event in which people or teams compete against each other
when something becomes better than it was
unhappy because you are alone or do not have any friends
kind behaviour
lack of intelligence or thought
if something is your responsibility, it is your job or duty to do it
a feeling of great sadness, or a medical condition that makes you have this feeling
the ability to form pictures or ideas in your mind
things such as television, films and shows that are intended to amuse or interest people
something important that you succeed in doing by your own efforts
things that are done to keep a person, building, or country safe from danger or crime
when you are healthy and strong enough to do hard work or play sports
relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style or nature; absence of formality
when you copy someone else’s actions
when people dance together
a sentence or phrase from a book, speech etc which you repeat in a speech or piece of writing because it is
information on how to get to a particular place
the quality of weighing a lot
an amount of money that has been or must be paid
a move to a more important job or position in a company or organization
the activity or sport of moving around on skates for fun or as a sport
if a computer crashes, or if you crash the computer, it suddenly stops working
if a machine, engine, pipe etc freezes, the liquid inside it becomes solid with cold, so that it does not work pr
a small piece of electronic equipment used to store and transfer information
if a machine is out of order, it has stopped working
to produce words or pictures on paper, using a machine
the act of receiving radio, television, or other signals, or the quality of signals you receive
to put a new supply of electricity into a battery
to successfully deal with a problem or difficult situation
if a machine is out of order, it is not working correctly
unusual or surprising, in a way that is difficult to understand or explain
a sound, especially one that is unpleasant or loud

to repair something that is broken or not working properly

a little angry
not happy or relaxed because you keep thinking about a particular problem or something bad that might ha
unclear and difficult to understand
feeling afraid
making you feel calm
making you feel pleased and happy, especially because you have achieved something
feeling uncomfortable or nervous and worrying about what people think of you, for example because you have
very surprising
very surprised
making you feel tired
feeling that you want to sleep or rest
extremely interested by something or someone
unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen, or was not as good as you expected
making you feel disappointed
making you feel shocked by being unpleasant and unacceptable
shocking and unacceptable, extremely unpleasant
making you feel sad
if you are interested in something, you want to know more about it and you give it your attention
extremely frightening
very fightened
to start or have a conversation with someone you think is attractive
to press the button of a computer mouse to select something on a computer screen, the internet, etc.
to wear clothes that are less formal than the ones you usually wear
to stop using a computer system by giving it particular instructions
to move the information on a computer, phone, etc. screen up or down to see more information
to start living a quiet and calm life in one place, especially when you get married
if a company, factory, machine, etc. shuts down, or if you shut it down, it stops operating
to remove some clothing
to wear clothes (usually in a shop) to see if you want to buy them
to stop liking someone or something
to put on more formal clothes than you usually wear, or to put on special clothes for fun

to separate something from the main part with a knife etc, to stop the supply of something to someone
to decide that a planned event will not happen
to delay doing something or to arrange to do something at a later time or date, especially because there is a
to be clearly better than other things or people or to be very easy to see or notice
to calculate an amount, price, or value
to take care of someone or something
to make sure that something is actually true, correct, or acceptable
to write all the necessary information on an official document, form etc
to allow someone into a building by opening or unlocking a door
to find somewhere to sit in a waiting room or on a bus or train
when a shop or person sells things cheaply
to avoid waiting in a line of people
to collect money that you can use to do a particular job or help people
to make something shorter with a knife, scissors etc, especially in order to make it neater
to look at something for a period of time on TV, paying attention to what is happening
to not succeed in doing something that you try to do
to be given a better, more responsible job in a company
if people split up, they end their marriage or relationship
to succeed in doing something that you try to do
if you lose something that is important or necessary, you then no longer have it, especially because it has
a fact that explains why something happens or why someone does something
someone who listens
to make plans or arrangements for something that will happen soon, or to get yourself ready for it
information about something that has happened recently
unhappy because something unpleasant or disappointing has happened
the way your voice sounds, which shows how you are feeling or what you mean
to make a lot of effort to achieve a goal
a chance to do something
to be in a time or situation which you can use to do something that you want to do
someone who is very successful in their work
to have confidence that you can be successful
to be born with a particular ability or skill
to be one of the best people in the world at what you do
to learn a subject or skill very well
a skilled activity in which you make something using your hands
an ability to do something well, especially because you have learned and practised it
to give special attention to one particular person or thing
a prize for being more successful or popular than other people or things

a list of people and things that have been chosen from a larger group to be considered for a job or prize
a round flat piece of metal given to someone who has been successful in a competition or done something b
the person or team that finishes second in a comptetition
the group that wins a competition
to officially suggest that someone or something should be given an important position or prize
to achieve the highest mark that a student can get in an examination or for a piece of work
to share an interest or idea with someone
to have the right to enter a place, use something, see someone, etc.
to be one of the best people in the world at what you do
to show or notice something
to spend time or use energy working or practising something
to have an unusual amount of skill in a particular area
to have the same opinion as someone else
to shout and say angry things to someone because you disagree with them
to keep thinking about a problem or about something bad that might happen so that you do not feel happy or
to say that you are annoyed, not satisfied, or unhappy about something or someone
if something belongs to someone, they own it
to listen to or watch someone or something carefully
to stay somewhere or not do something until something else happens or someone arrives
to give someone money for something you buy or for a service
if something depends on something else, it is directly affected by that thing
to trust or depend on someone or something
to turn your eyes towards something, so that you can see it
to make sounds with your voice because you think something is funny
to do what you tried or wanted to do
to think that something is true or that someone is telling the truth
to succeed in dealing with a difficult problem or situation
to produce a new book, article, poem etc
to give or sell something to soemone, although you do not want to
to do what you said you would do, even when it is difficult
to look after someone or something
to show publicly that you think something is wrong
to cause something to happen or cause someone to do something
to do a job that you are paid for
1to spend time working in order to produce or repair something
to continue
to participate
to make something happen
to be (very) skilled
to have a natural ability
having no ablility
to have a special skill or special knowledge of a subject, gained as a result of training or experience
to have a natural ability
good at doing something that you have learned and practised
having a natural ability to do something well
not useful or effective at all
if you have a qualification, you have passed an examination or course to show you have a particular level of s
an official document that shows something is true or correct
an official card that says that you are legally allowed to drive a car
an official document that gives you permission to do or own something
a method of study that involves working at home and sending your work to your teacher
the job of being an apprentice, or the period of time in which you are an apprentice
a face-to-face meeting, conversation, etc. is one where you are with another person
course of study at a university or college, or the qualification that is given to you when you have successful
a shorter university degree in a subject that you can get after your first degree
a university degree of a very high level, which involves doing advanced research, or a person who has this
a series of lessons or a period of study in a particular subject
to become familiar with a person and discover what their personality is like
when something annoys or irritates you
to ask someone to come to your house
to act in a private way and not attempt to interact with other people
to become friends with someone
to not get involved in situations that do not concern you
someone or something that annoys you or causes problems
always trying to find out private information about someone
to interrupt someone so that they cannot continue what they are doing
to talk informally about other people’s behaviour and private lives
to visit your house for a short time
not kind or friendly
a large and important road
a structure that has been built and filled with water for people to swim in
a shop which sells predominately books
an area or building where people can park their cars
the act of paying money to borrow a car from a company
the main shopping or business area in a city
a shop in an airport or on a ship that sells alcohol, cigarettes, etc. without the tax that you have to pay if yo
a shop that sells small things that are suitable for giving as presents
the main street in a town where the shops and businesses are
an area where a lot of houses have been built
an area where there is a lot of industry
a place where you go to learn a foreign language.
a road down which you can only drive in one direction
a place in the open air which has lots of stalls from which you can buy fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and
a school in England and Wales for children between 5 and 11 years old
a house which is joined to another house
a group of shops together in one area
the American term for a shopping centre
a building where you can do different sports
a very large shop that sells food, drinks, and things that people need regularly in their homes
a house that is one of a row of houses joined together
a long line of vehicles on the road that cannot move, or that move very slowly
a set of red, yellow, and green lights that control the movement of traffic
a large rectangular area that you plan tennis on
a piece of equipment that you use for playing tennis
someone who plays tennis
a small container with a handle that you drink from
a small restaurant where you can buy drinks and small meals
a machine that makes coffee
a place where you can buy stamps, and send letters and packages
a card that you can send without an envelope, often one with a picture on it
a group of letters and numbers that you write at the end of an address
the difficulties people with no common language have when they try to communicate
a person who is learning a language
a special room or building which often contains computers for a special lesson at school
when you skin goes brown from being in the sun
a skin cream to stop the sun from burning you
dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes from the sun
shoes used for sports or exercises
shoes used for running
shoes in which the heels are raised high
a book about a subject which students use
a small book of cheques
a book, especially for children, with many pictures and not many words
a room for sleeping in
a room where you eat your meals in a house or hotel
a room where you change your clothes when you play sport, try on clothes in a shop etc
a machine for sewing cloth together

a machine that washes clothes

a machine that sells drinks
a telephone that you can carry with you and use everywhere
a public telephone that you pay to use
a telephone that you can carry with you and use everywhere (American English)
a computer program that helps you find information on the internet
a website which you subscribe to when you want to meet someone to have a romantic relationship with
the first page of a website, which often contains links to other pages on that website
a web page containing information or opinions from a particular person or about a particular subject, to whic
a website with information that users can change or add things to
a web page which contains information about yourself made available to other people, especially people you
a website dedicated to communicating current news
a short piece of video taken from a longer recording
a website where you can upload photos for other people to look at and comment on
a website dedicated to travel information
a business website
used to give someone permission
used to apologise for your house, flat, desk, etc. not being tidy
used to invite someone to sit down
used to give permission for someone to use or take something that is yours
used when want someone to feel relaxed in your house
to relax, especially by sitting with your feet supported on something
a complete change in the way people think or do something
when something increases and affects a larger area or more people
the time when an important change starts to happen
a fact or piece of knowledge that someone learns about, when it was not known before
a machine, tool, system, etc. that someone has invented
a basic idea, principle, situation, etc. that something develops from
a group of people who have the same beliefs and work together to achieve a particular aim
the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something
the process of growing, changing, or becoming better
a change, discovery, or invention that brings progress
when the army of one country enters another country, in order to take control of it
to enter a place with an army, in order to take control of it
a country or an army which enters a place in order to take control of it
the things that happened or existed in the past
relating to people or things that happened or existed in the past
a historic place or event is famous or important in history
someone who studies history
getting control of another country or area and making it a colony
a country or area that is under the political control of a more powerful country, usually one that is far away
to get control of another country or area and make it a colony
someone who makes a colony
the political system in which everyone can vote to choose the government, or a country that has this system
to make a country or an organisation use democracy
a democratic government or leader has been elected by the people of country
someone who supports the idea of democracy
being freed from restrictions or someone's control
to free someone or something from restrictions or someone's control
someone who liberates
a fact or piece of knowledge that someone learns about, when it was not known before
to find something out either by accident or because they were looking for it
someone who finds someone or something, either by accident or because they were looking for it
to take someone to a place by going with them or in front of them
when someone is the leader of a team, organization etc.
the person who directs or controls a group, organization, country etc
the process of something becoming bigger or more important
if something develops, or if you develop it, it gets bigger or becomes more important
growing and becoming more advanced
a person or company that makes money by buying land and then building houses, factories etc on it
to think of an idea for a new product, machine etc, and design it or make it
using new and interesting ideas
someone who has invented something
to start an organisation
someone who starts an organisation
first or orginal person present at the foundation
an independent country is not governed or controlled by another country
political freedom from control by another country, or the freedom and ability to make your own decisions in li
a particular period of history
a period of ten years
a period of time in history
two weeks
a period of 1,000 years, or the time when a new 1,000-year period begins
twenty-five years
all the people in a society or family who are about the same age
the period between 1970-1979
the period between 1970-1979
to return to one place from another
when something is easy because you have a natural ability
to win
to arrive at a place using a car
to tell someone how to get to a particular place
to tell someone how to do something
to make a speech
to telephone me
to make an area untidy
to make a choice or judgement after a period of discussion or thought
to make more money than you spend
the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something
to enjoy yourself
to stop working in order to rest, eat, etc.
to have problems with something or someone
a wish to do, be, or have something – used especially when this seems unlikely
a meal in the evening
to discover something often by accident
to reduce the distance between two things
one form of something that is slightly different from all other forms
to be produced in a certain colour
if someone comes over, they visit you at your house
to develop a lot
to accompany someone or something
when you tell someone what you think they should do
something that is given to someone who is successful in a competition, race, etc.
something, especially money, that you give to help a person or organisation
an instruction to do something that is given by someone in authority

if something that happens is a shock, you did not expect it, and it makes you feel very surprised, and usually
a pain or discomfort in your head
one side of a piece of paper in a book, newspaper, document etc, or the sheet of paper itself
opportunity
someone’s ability to remember things, places, experiences etc
an illness which affects a person, animal, or plant
a unit for measuring the amount of energy that food will produce
a plan or suggestion for a possible course of action, especially one that you think of suddenly
when you try to do something
an agreement or arrangement, especially in business or politics, that helps both sides involved
a very large amount of money
the way that you earn money or the money that you earn
an attempt to do something, especially when this involves a lot of hard work or determination
a set of names, numbers etc, usually written one below the other, for example so that you can remember or
showing that you are not afraid to do something that is dangerous, frightening, or difficult
having the natural ability to attract and influence other people
exemplary behaviour is excellent and can be used as an example for other people to copy
using clever new ideas and methods
providing encouragement or new ideas for what you should do
completely new and different from anything that anyone has thought of before
able to influence what happens or what people think
a creative person is good at thinking of new ideas
relating to farming or gardening without using chemicals that are harmful to the environment
the bags, boxes, etc. that a product is sold in
describes food which has been previously cooked and is ready to eat as soon as you buy it
processed food has substances added to it before it is sold in order to preserve it, improve its colour, etc.
to put glass, paper, etc. through a special process so that it can be used again
something you buy which is not new but has been owned by someone else before you
a type of window with two layers of glass
efficient and not using much electricity
covered with a material that stops electricity, sound, heat, etc. from getting in or out
the glass part of an electric light, where the light shines from
(electrical equipment) not completely switched off but ready to be used if needed
damage caused to air, water, soil, etc. by harmful chemicals and waste
to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or illness
when something is destroyed
causing harm or damage
white, grey, or black gas that is produced by a factory burning something
an increase in world temperatures, caused by an increase in carbon dioxide around the Earth
not causing much or any damage to the natural environment
material produced by industries which has to be thrown away
the gas produced when a car is running
a small metal container in which a liquid substance is kept under pressure
a thing that exists in nature and can be used by people, for example oil, trees etc

the land, water, and air that people, animals, and plants live in
a tropical forest with tall trees that are very close together, growing in an area where it rains a lot
to form a wrong or unfair opinion about a person or a situation
to not understand something correctly
to cook something longer than it should
different from what is usual or normal
an experience, situation etc that is unreal seems so strange that you think you must be imagining it
something which can be used again
to have or express a different opinion from someone else
to refuse to do what someone with authority tells you to do, or refuse to obey a rule or law
weighing less than is expected or is unusual
impossible to see
not suitable
not good enough, big enough, skilled enough etc
when someone is unable to do something
behaving like a younger person
something that is impossible cannot happen or be done
not moving, or not able to move
morally wrong
not polite
doing things that are not sensible, without thinking about the possible bad results
not happening at regular times
not useful or important in a particular situation
not based on sensible reasons or thoughts
former boss
former wife
former husband
former girlfriend
former Prime Minister
to ask someone if they would like to have something, or to hold something out to them so that they can take i
to say firmly that you will not do or accept something
to tell someone that something bad or dangerous may happen, so that they can avoid it or prevent it
to tell someone your ideas about what should be done
to give someone the information they need to understand something
to say that you will definitely do sometyhing or that something will definitely happen
to ask someone to come to a party, meal etc
a seat on a plan, train or bus which is next to the walkway in the middle of the vehicle, not the window
an official piece of paper which shows that you are allowed to travel on a plane, train, ship or bus
to go to the desk at an airport or hotel to say that you have arrived
the place in an airport where you show your boarding card before getting on the plane
small bags that you carry with you when you travel on a plane
an official document with your photograph and details about you inside it that you need when you travel to ot
if you pay extra money for this, you can get on the plane before other people
to move in a particular direction
a piece of electronic equipment that can see inside luggage and people to see what is inside
to get on a plane, train, ship or bus
Example Sentence
What's the best way to learn a language?
English is my mother tongue, but I also speak German.
She spoke with a foreign accent.
She's a native speaker of Swahili.
Is this a slang expression? I don't understand it.
The document waas written in complicated legal jargon.
Fluency in Japanese is a major asset.
Several of the employees are bilingual.
Reading and writing are two different skills.
Do you use any special language strategies to remember things?
He's able to speak German with excellent accuracy.
She asked her boss for the day off.
I haven't seen any of my old classmates for years!
The company I work for has over 10,000 employees worldwide.
I don't like Sally's fiancé – he's really rude!
Phil's fiancée is very tall.
Bella went to live with her godfather after her parents died.
I was asked to be a godmother when I became an auntie for the first time.
He’s a member of the tennis club.
I'm going to be a mentor for a new employee in my office.
Ella and Mollie have been business partners for years.
My primary school only had about 150 pupils.
I'm good friends with all my team-mates.
I've got one nephew called Jack.
We went to see my in-laws this weekend.
I never liked my sister-in-law.
Kate is my niece - she's my sister's daughter.
My ex-husband, Steve, now lives on the other side of town.
My stepfather used to treat me like his real daughter.
My stepdaughter and son both live with us at the moment.
My mother's side of the family originally comes from France.
My grandparents live in Kent.
My doctor told me to do more exercise.
I spent all morning doing the housework.
My stepmother is doing scientific research into heart disease.
Can you do me a favour and take the dog for a walk, please?
My cousin's doing a degree in marine biology.
I get on really well with my boss.
What time do you think you'll get here?
We're getting married next month.
When did you get your first job?
My father started going grey when he was in his 20s.
I've gone off eating meat since I saw that TV programme about farming.
Trisha goes on a diet every summer before she goes on holiday.
I think you should go home, it's late.
Let's go for a drink together for your birthday.
He took the dog out for a walk in the forest.
Did you go for a meal to celebrate passing your driving test?
We took a taxi to the station.
This weekend I'm taking part in a bicycle race with my brother.
I'm taking responsibility for organising my office Christmas party this year.
She's very good at art – she takes after her father.
He won a prize of £3,000.
Megan's hobbies include photography, walking and playing games online.
My son and daughter do the washing up every Sunday.
Exercise does me good.
That dress does nothing for her. She should wear trousers.
When his boss discovered he was selling company secrets, he got fired instantly.
The paint took ages to dry.
Does he take sugar?
Did you take many photos on your last holiday?
He got depressed after he lost his job.
I got food poisoning from the take-away last night.
I took the blame for the meeting starting late.
You should take responsibility for your health.
The doctor told me to take my medicine after every meal.
Take a good look at the photo and see if you recognise anyone.
I'm going on holiday on Thursday.
England scored a goal and the fans went crazy.
Did the journey go badly?
Things are going well for the project.
She went blind two months ago.
I think red and orange go together. Some people think they clash.
The house goes with the job.
I think she gets a good salary.
The whole family has got flu.
Has she got a cold? She looks terrible.
She had some great references so she got the job.
My grandmother was very excited when she shook hands with the Queen.
You don't have to dress smartly for all job interviews.
You shouldn't avoid eye contact when shaking hands.
I worked as a waiter briefly when I was at university.
The interviewee showed enthusiasm for the job.
The boy avoided making eye contact with me and I knew he was lying.
When you have a job interview, you should always shake hands firmly with the interviewer.
You must get to work on time.
He wasn't prepared for the questions.
He spoke very clearly and the whole audience could hear him.
I enjoy a crime film.
What's your favourite disaster movie?
Tonight on TV there's a docudrama about the life of Queen Victoria.
I don't really like fantasy films – I prefer period dramas.
I love a good mystery!
My mum's favourite period drama is Pride and Predjudice.
I watched a psychological thriller on TV last night and it gave me nightmares!
My girlfriend loves romantic comedies.
I don't like science fiction films – I think they're silly.
The director is planning to film a biopic about the president.
Vinnie has appeared in a number of action films.
I like watching the special effects in adventure films.
Let's meet on Saturday for drinks.
I'll see you at 12 o'clock.
I don't sleep well at night.
I like to visit my grandparents at the weekend.
I sometimes spend my lunchtime in the park.
We always go for a walk in the morning.
He met her in 2016.
I fell in love in July.
The twenty-first century is the current century.
In the winter he likes to go skiing.
We met on the 4th of July.
Our team meetings are always on Monday morning.
We always have a family get together on New Year's Day.
We took a walk along the river.
I jumped over the wall and ran along the bank.
We put a fence around the yard.
The train went through the tunnel.
Our house is just past the bridge.
They live near Osaka.
He sat between the two women on the sofa.
The Smiths live next to the post office.
There’s a car park opposite the hotel.
I deleted all my computer files by mistake.
We met by chance on a train. Six months later, we were married!
She writes all her university work by hand.
Sorry, I can’t stop to talk, I’m in a hurry.
I'll be there in a moment, I'm just brushing my teeth.
What did you decide to do in the end?
I'm going to Greece on business next week.
I'm spending Christmas on my own this year.
I’m sorry. I didn’t hurt you on purpose.
She was attacked as she walked home from school.
Six vehicles were involved in the crash.
There has been an increase in violent crime recently.
The crop was completely destroyed by floods.
Japan sufferes from a lot of earthquakes.
The fugitive escaped from prison three weeks ago.
The group are holding two western tourists hostage.
The workers have been on strike for two months over pay.
Mark worked as a security guard in a supermarket.
Is there a problem with gangs in your city?
The suspect is armed with a shotgun.
Two armed robbers hit the man over the head.
Uniformed police carried out the raid.
We were held at gunpoint throughout the robbery.
The alarm was raised by a passerby.
According to eye witnesses, four men were in the bank.
Many companies have been forced to close.
He escaped from prison.
The police arrested Eric for shoplifting.
Have you ever told a lie to make someone feel better?
Yesterday, my boss told us a really funny story about something that happened to her on holiday last year.
It’s always better to tell the truth.
Sometimes it's better to tell a white lie than to tell the truth.
Grandpa is good at telling jokes.
I'm sorry, I didn't hear what you said.
Have you told John about the party?
Try to prioritise your work.
I usually have to multitask when I'm at work.
Tani seems very distracted at the moment - I think she's worried about her brother.
He failed to meet the deadline.
You can't put the decision off any longer.
My first task was to paint the whole house.
Alec always leaves his homework to the last minute
I waste so much time using the internet!
Can you tell me ahead of time if you're coming?
We just need to get it done before the presentation.
I'd better get started before the weekend.
She got a letter from the company offerring her the job.
Can you get some milk when you're out?
I get bored when I have nothing to do.
How are you getting on with your essay?
We need to get permission to film in the park.
We finally got around to cleaning out the attic.
Did you get any money for cleaning your mum's car?
In the long term, I think the government's changes will have a positive effect on the country.
The school hopes to open in the near future.
I think there will be a lot of benefits in the short term.
They hope to be married in a year or two.
In ten year's time, I hope to have my own business.
Virtual headsets will be common in the next five years.
Can you keep an eye on my bike while I go into the shop, please?
I think I may have put my foot in it – I asked her how her dog was and she told me that he died yesterday!
I didn't answer all the questions in the exam because I ran out of time!
We're working against the clock to get the project finished on time.
If my husband hasn't cleaned the house when I get home, he'll be in hot water!
That maths exam was a piece of cake!
I didn't know you were so good at football – you're a dark horse, aren't you?!
Cricket's not really my cup of tea!
Animal welfare is an issue that's very close to my heart.
Pete and I want to escape the rat race and move to Hawaii!
Can you give me a hand with the housework, please?

The moment she said it, she knew she'd hit the nail on the head.
We have to face facts. The business is almost bankrupt.
We're working against the clock to get the project finished on time.
I'm in
We two aminds
need placeabout
whereaccepting the job.
young people can let their hair down and
enjoy themselves.
I suggested a game to break the ice.
I always travel light so I can bring back some souvenirs.
I never liked learning poems by heart.
When I don't have any money, I go window shopping instead!
I suddenly realised that the boy was crying.
I didn’t recognise you in your uniform.
They looked exactly the same but they weren't related.
It was a different film to the one I expected to see.
You've got the wrong man. I didn't kill her.
I'll never forget the date I moved house.
Sorry, you got the wrong number.
Have you got my new address?
I'm sorry, I didn't recognise your name.
Boys are often more competitive than girls.
One of the reasons she got the job is that she's a good communicator.
People listen to him because he's a good leader.
Zoe is a very hard-working student.
My biggest problem is that I'm so indecisive.
Many people are motivated by money.
She became a billionaire because she's a risk taker.
If we want to solve this problem, we have to think outside the box.
My cousin is young and very ambitious.
Rick is very reliable. I think he'll do a good job.
She's a very sensible girl.
Tim is an easy-going guy, it's impossible to make him angry.
She's a very bright child. I think she'll go far.
US companies are keen to enter the Chinese market.
It's important to be punctual. Lateness is not tolerated.
My daughter is acting like a typical moody teenager.
She's a very independent colleague and works well by herself.
I find her a bit aggressive and intimidating.
I'm lucky that I have flexible working hours in my job.
My wife's been working very long hours recently.
My boss asked me to write a sales report.
Being a tree surgeon is a pretty physical job.
I love my office job because I hate being outdoors.
It's warm enough to eat outdoors today.
My financial advisor advised me to consider saving more money.
I have a meeting with an important client this afternoon.
I prefer working for myself rather than for someone else.
She works nine-to-five every day.
My first job of the day was to answer the phone enquiries.
I organise my boss's diary.
I can't deal with his problems any more!
Police have arrested a man who is responsible for the deaths of fifteen people.
Can you send us regular progress updates while you're away?
It may be hard for older people to find work.
Will you remind me to go to the bank later?
I can't remember what I had for dinner last Sunday.
I know you told me, but I forgot.
Did you leave your jacket at mine last night?
Did you see or hear anything this morning?
You should listen to her advice!
It was one of the funniest films I've ever seen.
The children were having so much fun on the beach.
The criminals are currently being interviewed by police.
Actually he's 45 years old.
Have you thought about your future career?
Andy’s doing a computer course.
Can I borrow the car tonight, dad?
Could you lend me some money?
In class we had a discussion about global warming.
There are always arguments in my house at Christmas time.
I always lose my front door key, I'm hopeless!
I really miss talking to him on the phone.
We had a wonderful time.
What an amazing story!
We had a brilliant holiday.
The weather was awful.
We were worried something terrible had happened to my daughter.
Rubbish was everwhere - it was disgusting.
That roast chicken was delicious.
Can I open the window? It's boiling in here!
We were freezing in the tent last night.
I was exhausted by the twelve hour journey.
She was furious with him when he lost his new trainers.
That sounds absoluutely fascinating.
Her wedding dress was so beautiful.
The noise made sleep impossible.
It cost an enormous amount of money.
It's a tiny community in the Midwest.
When his boss discovered he was selling company secrets, he got fired instantly.
She had an interview for a teaching job.
I had to compete with three others for a job.
My dad's in charge of the TV remote in our house!
She used to run a restaurant in Boston.

I knew it was a bad business idea when we started to lose money.

How long have you been out of work?
Do you have a computer network where you work?
The cooker works by electricity.
Commercial aeroplanes are very different from military ones.
Solar power is a renewable source of energy.
Nuclear power plants are considered to be dangerous.
Switch off lights to save energy.
Not everyone agrees with genetic engineering.
Have you taken your medicine?
How fast can your motorbike go?
As a child I always dreamed of space travel in my rocket ship.
You need lots of vaccinations to visit tropical countries.
I need a new vacuum cleaner – this one's terrible!
Do you know how to use your washing machine?
Some communications satellites are owned by mobile phone companies.
My favourite subject is IT.
Penicillin was one of the first antibiotics.
Is the TV plugged in?
What happens if I press this button?
Sam undid his buttons.
I had to have an injection for the yellow fever vaccination.
She had an operation on her shoulder when she broke her collarbone.
How much petrol did you put in?
The government plans new efforts to restart the peace process.
My computer isn't working so I'll try to reboot it.
I left my phone switched on.
My mobile phone was switched off.
My car broke down on the way to work.
My car ran out of petrol on the motorway and I was stranded.
I couldn't get my laptop connected to the university system.
The scientists do most of their experiments with chemicals.
The issue was debated on Monday.
We’re meeting today to discuss our science project.
‘Why are you doing that?’ he inquired.
I'm looking into how much I could sell my car for.
Two men are being questioned by police.
Why didn't you reply to my email?
Conner spent eight years researching the history of the Romans.
How will the government respond to this latest development?
I wonder where she lives these days.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
We could hear the neighbours arguing.
She's always quarrelling with her sister.
He wanted to know who his biological father was.
What is the most effective way to kill ants?
They used explosives to destroy the old building.
Some people find a man with a hairy chest very attractive.
She really is a lovable child.
Tidy your room, it's too messy!
I've got a very painful toothache.
The wood was cool and peaceful.
She uses lots of poetic language in her stories.
Police have arrested a man who is responsible for the death of a child.
I get sent so much useless information by email.
Thousands of people were made homeless.
Are there any instructions on how to make the model?
Who won the competition?
There was a steady improvement in efficiency.
When her husband died she suffered great lonliness.
Sam never forgot her kindness.
His stupidity heavily influences the work of the team.
It's your responsibility to pay the bills on time.
The patient is suffering from depression.
Children tend to have better imaginations than adults.
The hotel offers live entertainment.
I always try to celebrate each child's achievement at school.
There was tight security at the courts.
This exercise regime will improve your fitness.
The informality of the interview put the interviewee at ease.
The remake of the film was a pale imitation.
We went dancing on New Year's Eve.
I can never remember quotations from Shakespeare.
Could you give me directions to the post office, please?
The heaviness of the parcel meant I needed three people to help me lift it.
I have three more payments to make before the car is mine!
She was pleased when she got a promotion and a new office.
We went skating around Hyde Park.
The system crashed and I lost two hours of work.
The screen just froze and I had to reboot it.
I've lost my memory stick – have you seen it?
The photocopier is out of order again.
I’m printing the document now.
Sorry I didn't call – there was no reception on the underground.
How often do you need to recharge your phone?
She went to a psychiatrist to try to sort out her problems.
The printer is out of order so I can't print the schedule.
I had a strange dream last night.
The computer is making a strange noise.

Ella was able to fix the computer and get it working straight away.
Are you annoyed with me just because I'm a bit late?
You look worried.
The instructions for my new TV are very confusing!
Are you frightened of spiders?
There's nothing better than a relaxing bath after a hard day's work!
I find my job very satisfying.
Laura gets embarrassed when she is asked to sing in public.
It's astonishing that you didn't know about this.
We were astonished at her ignorance.
I had a tiring day at the office.
I'm too tired to go out tonight.
She was fascinated by his voice.
Jake seems very disappointed with the result.
His exam results were very disappointing.
We felt disgusted by the way we'd been treated.
The way he treats her is disgusting.
I've just finished reading a depressing book.
She's very interested in computers.
The nightmare was terrifying.
She was a terrified little girl.
Simon loves trying to chat up girls when we go out on Saturday nights!
Click on the arrow and follow the instructions.
She dressed down in old jeans and a T-shirt.
When you've finished using the computer, close the internet and log off.
If you scroll up to the top of the page, you'll see the address.
They'd like to see their son settle down, get married, and have kids.
Hundreds of local post offices have shut down.
He took off his shoes.
Can I try this dress on in a size 14, please?
Since I saw how hamburgers are made, I've gone off them completely!
I went to the party dressed up as a gorilla.

The US has cut off aid to the country.

The game was called off due to bad weather.
She put off going to the doctor until she felt really ill.
Morrison stands out as the most experienced candidate.
Let's work out how much money we need.
We look after Rodney's kids until he gets home from work.
I made a phone call to check out his address.
I hate filling in forms.
I forgot my key. Can you let me in?
I was very lucky on the train this morning – I managed to get a seat!
My neighbours are holding a sale in their garden because they're moving house.
I hate it when people try to jump the queue in the post office!
My sister's running a marathon to raise money for charity.
I went to have my hair cut at the hairdresser's last week.
I always watch my favourite programmes with my friends.
Have you ever failed an exam?
We're celebrating tonight because my wife got promoted to Senior Manager!
My parents split up when I was three.
I passed all my exams and am so pleased.
Dave was very upset when he lost his job due to redundancy.
He wouldn't give the reasons for his decision.
Being a good listener helps others have confidence in you.
I haven't even begun to prepare for tomorrow's test.
I have some good news for you!
She's still very upset about her father's death.
I know you're angry, but you can't talk to people in that tone of voice!
Jon wants to work as cabin crew, so he's working hard at his foreign languages.
What's the best opportunity you've ever had?
I'd love to have the opportunity to meet a celebrity!
Our son is a very high achiever.
The most important thing when you go for a job interview is to believe in yourself.
Jane has a natural talent for painting.
My boyfriend is world-class at rowing – he's competing in the Olympics next year!
I never mastered the violin.
I'd like to try a traditional country craft such as pottery or weaving.
Reading and writing are two different skills.
In a job interview, you have to focus on the things you can do, not the things you can't.
She won an award for her acting.

She's on the shortlist for a first novel prize.

She won a gold medal at the Olympics.
Kate was a runner-up in the competition.
I prefer being on the winning team.
The film was nominated for an award.
He was pleased when he got an A in Music.
We have one thing in common: we both like fishing.
Do you have access to the internet at home?
My boyfriend is world-class at judo – he's competing in the Olympics next year!
The film picks up on the difficulties people experienced during the war.
If you want to get better, you have to put in a lot of hours of practice.
Zoe seems to have a talent for making money!
I agree with Karen. It's much too expensive.
I often argue with my brother.
Parents always worry about their children.
He complains about not being appreciated at work.
That necklance belongs to Josie.
Always pay attention to the car in front.
The queue of people are waiting for the next bus.
My mum paid for my driving lessons.
Your grade will depend on your performance in the final exam.
I knew I could rely on you.
The women all looked at the celebrity as she entered the room.
She was laughing at the memory.
I was determined to succeed in the retail business.
Do you believe in UFOs?
She found it hard to cope with the death of her father.
O'Brien often writes about her native Ireland.
I was relucatant to part with the painting.
We decided to stick to our original plan.
Angie gave up her job to care for her mother.
The teachers are protesting against changes to the education system.
A degree in English Literature could lead to a job as a teacher.
I work for a large law firm.
He works on his car every weekend.
He was too tired to go on and finish the race.
This weekend I'm taking part in a bicycle race with my brother.
A traffic accident resulted in the death of two drivers.
He has a lot of ability as a dancer. I think he could become a professional.
She has an aptitude for maths.
I'm absolutely hopeless at mental arithmetic.
Mary's an expert in historical art. She's been studying it for years.
Terry's very gifted at sculpture.
He's a really skilful photographer.
Donna's a talented musician.
I'm useless at ball sports. I just don't have good hand-eye coordination.
He left school without any qualifications.
Do you know anyone with a certificate in first aid?
Did you know you can use your driving licence as identification in a pub?
Do you know anyone with a pilot’s licence?
I'm studying for a distance-learning qualification in creative writing.
He’s serving an apprenticeship as a printer.
Do you prefer telephone or face-to-face interviews?
What did you study for your degree?
She's studying for an MA in marketing.
Bill's got a PhD in psychiatry.
Andy’s doing a computer course.
My husband seems grumpy at first, but once you get to know him, he's a very nice man.
It really gets on my nerves when people eat noisily!
Mike has invited us over for a cup of tea this afternoon.
I like to keep myself to myself so I don't think the neighbours know me very well.
Have you made friends with many people since you moved here?
I never listen to people gossiping – I prefer to mind my own business.
Sorry to be a nuisance, but could I use your phone?
Our neighbours are really nosy. They look out the window whenever someone comes to our house.
Sorry to disturb you, but it’s urgent.
She loves gossipping about the new neighbours.
He pops over for a cup of tea most Fridays.
He's so unfriendly, he never stops for a chat when I see him.
We live just off the main road.
I always ask for a hotel with a swimming pool when I'm booking a holiday.
He can spend hours in the main bookshop in town.
Do you have to pay to use the car park?
Do you know how much car rental from the airport costs?
We live just outside the city centre.
Can you buy me a bottle of whisky from the duty-free shop in the airport, please?
I never buy anything from gift shops when I'm on holiday – they're so expensive!
A new bookshop has opened on the high street.
That new housing zone has destroyed a lot of animals' habitats.
Their new office is in the industrial zone to the west of the city centre.
I've just enrolled for Swahili classes at the language school round the corner from where I work.
Be careful the police don't catch you driving down a one-way street!
The outdoor market is every Sunday, and is open from 6a.m. to 2p.m.
Which primary school did you go to?
We used to live in a semi-detached house when I was a child.
What do you think of the new shopping centre they're building next to the industrial zone?
Does your city have a shopping mall?
I've just enrolled in yoga classes at the sports centre.
I'm going to the supermarket. Do you need anything?
Living in a terraced house can be very noisy.
We were stuck in a traffic jam for hours.
My house is just after the traffic lights, on the left.
The nearest tennis court is 20 kilometres away.
I need to buy a new tennis racket.
I'd like to be a professsional tennis player.
I have my favourite coffee cup to drink from.
There is a coffee shop next to the hospital entrance.
The coffee machine accepts only coins.
I need to go to the post office and send a lettter to my mom.
James sent us a postcard from Paris.
I can't find the correct postcode for this city.
Because of the language barrier, it was hard for the doctors to explain about the operation.
Language learners often have problems with different tenses.
We have regular lessons in our language laboratory which has lots of computers.
I never get a suntan because I don't like sunbathing.
I always use sun cream when I'm on holiday.
She bought herself very expensive designer sunglasses.
Remember to wear sports shoes on the tennis court.
Jim is running a marathon in two months so he bought himself new
running shoes.
Jane is getting married soon so she bought white high-heeled shoes.
Could you lend me the history textbook? I need to study for the test.
I switched to online banking, but my mum still uses a chequebook.
I bought my niece a picture book so she can learn the names of animals.
John's in his bedroom.
We rarely eat breakfast in the dining room.
Can you bring a bigger size of the dress to the changing room?
I can use the sewing machine to repair my clothes.

Remember to turn the washing machine on when you get home.

Can you buy me a drink from that drinks machine?
I need to charge my mobile phone.
Pay phones are becoming less popular because everyone uses mobile phones.
I need to charge my cellphone.
Which search engine do you use the most?
My sister met her partner on a dating site.
I shared my personal homepage with all my friends.
My friend has a blog about surfing in Bali.
My friend and I are going to set up a wiki for fans of alternative music.
Are you a member of any social networking websites?
Did you see the article on the news site about the volcano?
Do you ever watch funny video clips on the internet?
Have you ever put any photos on a photo sharing website?
I often refer to travel sites when booking holidays.
Jobs are advertised initially on our corporate website.
‘Could I use your phone?’ ‘Be my guest!’
Come in! Excuse the mess, I haven't finished unpacking from my holiday yet!
Come in and have a seat. The doctor will call you when he's ready.
Please help yourself to more tea and biscuits.
Sit down and make yourself at home.
You've had a hard day – go and put your feet up!
We are in the middle of a social networking revolution.
The biggest problem after a natural disaster is the spread of disease.
Meeting my husband was the biggest turning point in my life.
Astronomers have made significant discoveries about our galaxy.
The computer was one of the most important inventions of the twentieth century.
The wheel is the foundation of most transport.
Do you remember the civil rights movement of the 1960s?
Nick has made a lot of progress at school.
Vitamins are necessary for a child’s growth and development.
What do you think was the most important medical advance ever?
The government is planning an invasion of another country.
The Romans invaded Britain.
They finally managed to defeat the invaders.
I am studying the history of past-war Europe because I have an exam tomorrow.
The book is a mixture of historical facts and fiction.
He told journalists it was a historic moment.
My father is a historian and he teaches history in high schools.
The colonisation of Africa took place in the nineteenth century.
Algeria was a former French colony.
Australia was colonised in the eighteenth century.
Europe was one of the colonisers of America.
The country wants to become a democracy in the long term.
We should democratise the decision-making process.
He was chosen as the preisdent in a democratic election.
My grandfather was a democrat all his life.
It's time for the liberation of all people!
The city was liberated by the Allies in 1944.
He was the great liberator of the country.
Scientists have made significant discoveries about DNA.
I discovered some treasure in a local park.
The Curies were the discoverers of radium.
The captain lead his warriors into battle.
He took over the leadership of the Republican Party.
She is a natural leader because she's so confident.
There are opportunities for professional development in this role.
The new prime minister plans to develop the local economy.
There are still many developing countries in the world.
A large developer has bought that plot to build flats.
Alexander Bell invented the telephone.
We could not come up with any inventive solutions to the problem.
I heard his greatgrandfather was the inventor of bicycle.
The Academy was founded in 1666.
He was the founder of this university.
She was the founding director.
India became independent in 1947.
Nigeria gained independence from Britain in 1960.
We are living in the age of technology.
In which decade were you born?
The film is set in the post-war era.
The meetings take place once a fortnight.
How did you celebrate the millennium (=when the year 1999 became 2000)?
We started this company a quarter-century ago.
Three generations of the Lambe family have lived here.
Music was really important in the nineteen-seventies.
Flares came from the seventies.
When did you come back from holiday?
She comes from a big family, so being a mother herself comes naturally to her.
I came first in the race and won a £10,000 prize!
I came by car because I thought it'd be quicker.
Could you give me directions to the post office, please?
My dad gave me instructions over the phone about how to prepare the meal.
This morning our boss gave us a talk about the company's progress.
Give me a call if you think you'll be late.
The dog came in from the garden and made a mess of our white carpets!
Have you made a decision about whether to sell your house or not?
Last year our company made a profit of £2.2 billion.
Little progress has been made on human rights issues.
Did you have a good time at the party last night?
We'll have a one-hour break for lunch after this talk.
I'm having trouble with this new one-way system. I keep getting lost.
He had dreams of being an astronaut.
Why don't you come to dinner tomorrow?
I got lost and came across the most lovely café.
If you come nearer the laptop you can see the photos.
Come closer and you'll see better.
It comes in blue and black. Which do you prefer?
Do you want to come over on Friday evening?
His spelling has come a long way since he started spelling club.
The bookshelf came with instructions.
Can you give me some advice about buying a house?
He gave a prize for the best drawing.
Please give a donation to the hospital fund.
The captain gave orders to abandon ship.

You gave me a shock when you shouted across the supermarket.

Loud music gives me a headache.
The book has 200 pages.
I think you have a chance at winning.
I have good memories from university.
I think she has a rare disease of the blood.
Chocolate has a lot of calories.
I have lots of ideas for the weekend.
She made an attempt to sort out the mess but she failed.
She made a deal with a leading supermarket to sell her products.
He made a fortune buying and selling property.
It's hard to make a living as a muscian.
Please make an effort to be polite to the guests.
Make a list of all the things you have to do.
I think firefighters are incredibly brave.
Martin Luther King was a very charismatic speaker.
This is a company with an exemplary record on environmental issues.
Leonardo da Vinci was an extremely innovative man.
Jones is an inspirational figure in Welsh rugby.
MC Escher was an incredibly original artist.
He has some very influential friends.
She's one of Japan’s most talented and creative film directors.
Do you mind paying extra for organic food?
We need to try and reduce how much packaging we buy and throw away.
Sicentists say that pre-prepared food is less healthy than organic food.
Processed food is often more fattening than organic food.
How much of your rubbish do you recycle?
This is a fantastic shop which sells all sorts of secondhand items.
Have you got double-glazed windows in your house?
Installing energy-saving light bulbs in your house will dramatically cut your electricity bills.
The better insulated your house, the lower your electricity bills will be.
Do you use energy-saving lightbulbs in your house?
Leaving your TV on standby may be more convenient, but less environentally-friendly.
Pollution is one of the biggest threat to marine life.
Do you think there should be more laws to protect the environment?
What can we do to stop the destruction of the rainforest?
There are many harmful effects of smoking.
Factory smoke was at its worst during the industrial revolution.
Scientists knew about global warming before the rest of the population.
Scientists say that electric cars are more environmentally friendly than petrol-powered ones.
Industrial waste causes air and water pollution.
Car exhaust fumes causes air pollution.
Deodorants are often sold in the form of an aerosol can.
Natural resources can be used for producing electricity.

There are many chemicals that are damaging to the environment.

Rainforests are very important to the environment, but people are destroying them.
The President had badly misjudged the mood of the voters.
I think you misunderstood my question.
I overcooked the pasta and it tasted awful.
She wore an unusual dress and stood out from the crowd.
It seemed so unreal to meet and talk to someone so famous.
The reusable containers mean fewer bottles are thrown away.
I disagree with driving when you can walk.
He disobeyed the captain's orders.
Women who smoke risk giving birth to underweight babies.
The company created a plane that's invisible to enemy radar.
His behaviour was totally inappropriate for school.
The school has inadequate computer facilities.
His inability to read caused him many problems.
She's very immature.
It is impossible to predict what will happen.
Mark stood immobile.
It's immortal to treat people like that.
It's impolite to speak with your mouth full in England.
He's got a very irresponsible attitude to his work.
He returned to Britain at irregular intervals.
I won't bore you with all the irrelevant details.
I'm having irrational fears about the future.
My ex-boss gave me a great reference.
I'm still friends with my ex-wife.
My ex-husband has his son every weekend.
She's one of my ex-girlfriends.
The ex-Prime Minister still works in politics.
Can I offer you something to drink?
I asked her to marry me, but she refused.
We tried to warn her, but she wouldn’t listen.
My doctor suggested a week off work.
I explained the rules to Sara.
She promised to write to me.
I was invited to their wedding.
Would you prefer the aile seat or the window seat?
Have you printed out our boarding cards?
You must check in two hours before your flight.
All passengers for the Edinburgh flight go to gate number 4.
I only take hand luggage if I'm going away for the weekend.
My son has an American passport.
If I could afford it, I'd always pay extra for priority boarding.
Would all passengers please proceed to gate number 12.
Everyone must have their hand luggage checked by the X-ray machine.
Passengers in rows 15 to 25 may now board.
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died yesterday!