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level 1 WORD LIST

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Word / Phrase Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence
ad noun [count or /æd/ a short clip on TV or radio that I think this is a very smart ad.
noncount] is intended to persuade people
to buy something
astrology noun [noncount] /əˈstrɑlədʒi/ the study of the movement I don’t believe in astrology.
of the stars and planets, and
how some people think they
influence people’s characters
and lives
be good at collocations with be /ˌbiɡʊdət/ to be able to do something Bob is good at fixing things.
well
chess noun [noncount] /tʃes/ a game that two people play Chess is a very difficult game.
on a board with black and
white squares. The pieces that
you use have different shapes
and move in different ways
design verb /dɪˈzaɪn/ to decide how something will He designed an ad to sell
be made, including how it will his car.
work, and what it will look like,
and often to make drawings
of it
drive verb /draɪv/ to control a vehicle so that it My brother drives a very
moves somewhere nice car.
equipment noun [noncount] /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ the tools, machines, or other We need to get some more
things that you need for a office equipment.
particular job or activity
financial adjective /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/ involving money She wants to be a financial
manager.
foreign adjective /ˈfɔrən/ from another country, or in She speaks two foreign
another country languages.
French noun [noncount] /frentʃ/ the language spoken in France I am learning French.
friendly adjective /ˈfren(d)li/ someone who is friendly is Your brother is very friendly.
always pleasant and helpful
toward other people
generous adjective /ˈdʒenərəs/ giving people more of your My uncle is very generous.
time or money than is usual or
expected
growth noun [noncount] /ɡroʊθ/ an increase in the success He is responsible for the
of a business or a country’s company’s growth in the last
economy, or in the amount of year.
money invested in them
guitar noun [count] /ɡɪˈtɑr/ a musical instrument with six I am learning to play the guitar.
strings, used in a wide variety
of musical styles. It can be
acoustic or electric
honest adjective /ˈɑnəst/ a person who is honest does I want you to be honest with
not tell lies or cheat people, me about this dress.
and obeys the law

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horoscope noun [count] /ˈhɔrəˌskoʊp/ a description of someone’s I read my horoscope every day.
character and the likely events
in their life that is based on
astrology (=the position of the
stars and the date they were
born)
in general phrase /ˌɪnˈdʒen(ə)rəl/ in most situations or for most In general, I like talent shows.
people
introduction noun [count] /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/ the part at the beginning of a He gave an introduction to the
book, report, etc. that gives a seminar.
general idea of what it is about
Italian noun [noncount] /ɪˈtæljən/ the language spoken in Italy Italian is a beautiful language.
karaoke noun [noncount] /ˌkeriˈoʊki/ a type of entertainment in Karaoke is very popular in
which people sing popular Japan.
songs while recorded music is
played
karate noun [noncount] /kəˈrɑti/ a way of fighting from Japan I am good at karate.
in which people hit each other
using their hands, feet, arms,
and legs. Karate is a form of
martial art
location noun [count] /loʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ the place or position where The house is in a great
someone or something is, or location.
where something happens
method noun [count] /ˈmeθəd/ a way of doing something, This is made by a traditional
especially a planned or method.
established way
opera noun [count or /ˈɑp(ə)rə/ a type of play that is We went to the opera last
noncount] performed by singers and night and saw La Bohème.
an orchestra, or the art of
performing these plays
opinion noun [count] /əˈpɪnjən/ the attitude that you have What is your opinion on this
towards something, especially subject?
your thoughts about how good
it is
optimistic adjective /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ someone who is optimistic is I am very optimistic about the
hopeful about the future and future.
tends to expect that good
things will happen
organized adjective /ˈɔrɡəˌnaɪzd/ planned carefully and Julia is so organized. She has
effectively already booked all the flights
and the hotels.
patient adjective /ˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ someone who is patient is able My mom is very patient.
to wait for a long time, or deal
with a difficult situation without
becoming angry or upset
personality noun [count or /ˌpɜrsəˈnæləti/ the part of a person that He has a friendly personality.
noncount] makes them behave in a
particular way in social
situations, for example, in a
friendly or unfriendly way, or in
a confident or shy way
piano noun [count] /piˈænoʊ/ a large musical instrument with I have played the piano for two
a row of black and white keys years.
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positive adjective /ˈpɑzətɪv/ believing that good things will She is always so positive
happen or that a situation will about life.
get better
present noun [count] /ˈprezənt/ something that you give to He bought presents for
someone, for example, to everyone.
celebrate a special occasion
such as a birthday
promotion noun [count or /prəˈmoʊʃ(ə)n/ the process of attracting The company has a small
noncount] people’s attention to a product budget for promotions.
or event, for example, by
advertising
quality noun [count] /ˈkwɑləti/ a positive feature of a person’s Sofia has many great qualities.
character
quickly adverb /ˈkwɪkli/ at a fast speed We have to work quickly.
really adverb /ˈrɪəli/ very or very much My parrot is really smart!
reliable adjective /rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l/ able to be trusted She’s a very reliable employee.
rich adjective /rɪtʃ/ having a lot of money, Bill Gates is a very rich man.
property, or valuable
possessions
salsa dancing noun [noncount] /ˈsɑlsəˌdænsɪŋ/ a dance performed to salsa I go to salsa dancing classes
music every Thursday.
seminar noun [count] /ˈsemɪˌnɑr/ a meeting at which a group of I attended a business seminar.
people discuss a subject
session noun [count] /ˈseʃ(ə)n/ part of a period of time during The seminar was divided into
which a class or meeting takes four sessions.
place
show noun [count] /ʃoʊ/ a television or radio program Pop Idol is a very popular TV
show.
sing verb /sɪŋ/ to make music using your voice She sings in a choir once
a week.
smart adjective /smɑrt/ good at learning or My sister is very smart.
understanding things
snack noun [count] /snæk/ a small amount of food that Coffee, tea, and snacks are
you eat between meals available throughout the day.
song noun [count] /sɔŋ/ a piece of music with words Umbrella is a song by Rihanna.
that you sing
talent noun [count or /ˈtælənt/ a natural ability for doing a She had an obvious talent for
noncount] particular activity well music.
technique noun [count] /tekˈnik/ a method of doing something He taught me some useful
using a special skill that you techniques.
have developed
traditional adjective /trəˈdɪʃ(ə)nəl/ relating to very old customs, She always cooks traditional
beliefs, or stories Indian dishes.

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trend noun [count] /trend/ a gradual change or This is the latest trend.
development that produces a
particular result
unlucky adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/ having bad luck They were very unlucky to lose
the game.
very adverb /ˈveri/ used for emphasizing what you She writes very well.
are saying
welcome noun [count or /ˈwelkəm/ an act of welcoming or He said some words of
noncount] greeting someone welcome.
well adverb /wel/ skillfully or effectively She speaks Japanese really
well.

Useful Expressions
Useful Expressions
I play the guitar / speak French / run
marathons.
I play the guitar / dance / cook very
well.
I’m a good guitar player / runner /
soccer player.
I’m good at playing the guitar /
dancing / cooking.
I’m good at …, so I can …
Really! That’s amazing!
Wow! Really?
Can you …? / What can you do?
I can …, but I can’t …
Maybe we / you and Gina can …
because we / you can both …
In my opinion, …
Topic / Category
Talking about yourself
Talking about yourself
Talking about yourself
Talking about yourself
Talking about talents and abilities
Talking about talents and abilities
Talking about talents and abilities
Talking about talents and abilities
Talking about talents and abilities
Talking about talents and abilities
Talking about opinions
Sample Sentence
I play the guitar.
I dance very well.
I’m a good soccer player.
I’m good at playing the guitar.
I’m good at writing, so I can write an ad.
A: I ran the marathon in three hours.
B: Really! That’s amazing!
A: I can speak Chinese.
B: Wow! Really?
A: What can you do?
B: I can speak French and I can cook.
I can dance, but I can’t sing.
Maybe we can bring some food because
we can both cook.
In my opinion, Holly is the best dancer
in the group.

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