A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

Meaning

feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen

Example

She was afraid of the dark.

A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

Meaning

The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week

Example

We are going to the beach on Saturday.

A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

Meaning

attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately

Example

She wore a pretty dress to the party.

A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

Meaning

the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere

Example

Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.

A1 noun /ˈteɪbəl/

table

Meaning

A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.

Example

They placed the documents on the table.

A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

Meaning

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something

Example

I really miss my family when I travel abroad.

A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

Meaning

in a short time; before long; quickly

Example

The train will arrive soon.

A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

Meaning

large in size, extent, or importance

Example

They moved into a big house with plenty of space.

A1 verb /spik/

speak

Meaning

to say words; to communicate verbally

Example

She can speak three languages fluently.

A1 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

Meaning

A period of time equal to 60 minutes.

Example

The meeting lasted for two hours.

A1 verb /rʌn/

run

Meaning

to move quickly on foot; to operate or function

Example

I run every morning for exercise.

A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

Meaning

one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands

Example

He injured his leg while playing football.

A1 noun /dɛsk/

desk

Meaning

a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working

Example

The books are on the desk.

A1 adjective /ˈʌðər/

other

Meaning

used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known

Example

I don't want this one, I will take the other one.

A1 adjective /ˈiːzi/

easy

Meaning

not difficult; requiring little effort

Example

The exam was surprisingly easy.

A1 noun, verb /ˈiː.meɪl/

e-mail

Meaning

messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another

Example

I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday.

A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

Meaning

referring to two people or things together

Example

Both of the children were excited about the trip.

A1 verb /tel/

tell

Meaning

to say something to someone; to give information or instructions

Example

Can you tell me the time?

A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

Meaning

Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.

Example

The documentary about space was very interesting.

A1 noun /roʊd/

road

Meaning

a wide way leading from one place to another

Example

We drove along the road to the village.

A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

Meaning

A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold

Example

I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.

A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

Meaning

as much or as many as required

Example

We have enough food for everyone.

A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

Meaning

the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

Example

The sky is blue today.

A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

Meaning

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

Example

I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.

A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

Meaning

of the type previously mentioned or specified

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful painting.

A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

Meaning

Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.

Example

I met her two years ago.

A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

Meaning

silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet

Example

He kept mum about the surprise party plans.

A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

Meaning

pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.

A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

Meaning

in the time following an event or another action

Example

We went for ice cream after the movie.

A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

Meaning

before the usual or expected time

Example

She arrived early to the meeting.

A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

Meaning

used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell

Example

I said bye to her before leaving.

A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

Meaning

one, some, or all, without specifying which

Example

Do you have any questions?

A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

Meaning

a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables

Example

She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.

A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

Meaning

the number following nine and preceding eleven

Example

I have ten apples in the basket.

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

Meaning

to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop

Example

Plants grow faster in spring.

A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

Meaning

the brother of one's father or mother

Example

My uncle is visiting us next week.

A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

Meaning

throughout the course of a period of time

Example

I fell asleep during the movie.

A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

Meaning

a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path

Example

There must be a better way to solve this problem.

A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

Meaning

the act of consuming food

Example

They were eating dinner when the phone rang.

A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

Meaning

To make a choice or judgment about something.

Example

She decided to study abroad after graduation.

A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

Meaning

a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something

Example

Today's math lesson was about fractions.

A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

Meaning

a male sibling

Example

My brother is two years older than me.

A1 verb /miːt/

meet

Meaning

to come into the presence of; to encounter

Example

I will meet you at the café.

A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

Meaning

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

Example

Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.

A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

Meaning

an unspecified or unknown thing

Example

I think something is wrong with my phone.

A1 modal verb/noun /maɪt/

might

Meaning

used to express possibility; power or strength

Example

She might come to the party if she finishes work early.

A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

Meaning

to carry or take something to a place; to come with something

Example

Please bring your books to class tomorrow.

A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

Meaning

in what way or manner; by what means

Example

How do you solve this problem?

A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

Meaning

used to link alternatives

Example

You can have tea or coffee.

A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

Meaning

The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.

Example

Mango is my favorite fruit.

A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

Meaning

actively engaged in work or activity; occupied

Example

He is too busy to answer the phone.

A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

Meaning

having lived for a long time; not new or young

Example

He still drives his old car.

A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

Meaning

the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

January is often the coldest month of the year.

A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

Meaning

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

They are going to the park.

A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

Meaning

the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs

Example

Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.

A1 pronoun /juː/

you

Meaning

used to refer to the person or people being spoken to

Example

You are doing a great job!

A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

Meaning

To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).

Example

Please close the door when you leave.

A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

Meaning

A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.

Example

She spends most of her weekends with her family.

A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

Meaning

up to the time of

Example

I will wait until you come back.

A1 noun /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

information

Meaning

Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.

Example

The website provides useful information about travel destinations.

A1 noun /dʒuːn/

june

Meaning

the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

Schools often close for summer vacation in June.

A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

Meaning

animal flesh used as food

Example

We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.

A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

Meaning

time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy

Example

She likes to read books in her free time.

A1 numeral /θriː/

three

Meaning

the number equivalent to the sum of two and one

Example

She has three dogs at home.

A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

Meaning

during the time that something is happening

Example

She was reading while waiting for the bus.

A1 verb /biː/

be

Meaning

To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.

Example

She wants to be a doctor.

A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

Meaning

the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

April is known for its pleasant spring weather.

A1 adjective /dʒʌst/

Just

Meaning

fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate

Example

The judge made a just decision in the case.

A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

Meaning

Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.

Example

I saw him at the park yesterday.

A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

Meaning

constituting number three in a sequence

Example

She finished in third place.

A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

Meaning

the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning

Example

I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.

A1 adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/

important

Meaning

Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.

Example

Important steps must be taken to address pollution.

A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

Meaning

a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera

Example

They watched a film together on the weekend.

A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

Meaning

a place where meals are prepared and served to customers

Example

We went to the restaurant for dinner.

A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

Meaning

a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients

Example

We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.

A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

Meaning

having the color of earth or wood; dark colored

Example

She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.

A1 verb /ɡet/

get

Meaning

to obtain, receive, or acquire something

Example

I need to get some milk from the store.

A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

Meaning

a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting

Example

She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.

A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

Meaning

an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards

Example

The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.

A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

Meaning

the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south

Example

We traveled north to reach the mountains.

A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

Meaning

feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving

Example

I am very hungry after working all day.

A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

Meaning

A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.

Example

She used a pen to sign the document.

A1 pronoun /miː/

me

Meaning

Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.

Example

She gave me a beautiful gift.

A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

Meaning

The start or first part of something.

Example

The beginning of the story was very interesting.

A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

Meaning

A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.

Example

Learning new words expands vocabulary.

A1 noun /siː/

Sea

Meaning

a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Example

We went swimming in the sea.

A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

Meaning

to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent

Example

Please clear the table after dinner.

A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

Meaning

the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

Meaning

to divide or separate with a sharp tool

Example

I cut the paper with scissors.

A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

Meaning

used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph

Example

Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.

A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

Meaning

a device used to receive television broadcasts

Example

I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.

A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

Meaning

a title used before a married woman's name

Example

Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.

A1 verb /muːv/

move

Meaning

to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate

Example

They decided to move to a bigger house.

A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

Meaning

solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure

Example

The exam was very hard for most students.

A1 pronoun /ðoʊz/

those

Meaning

used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought

Example

Those are the shoes I want.

A1 pronoun /wi/

we

Meaning

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people

Example

We are going to the park this afternoon.

A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

Meaning

The part of the day between noon and evening.

Example

We met in the afternoon for coffee.

A1 noun /deɪz/

days

Meaning

plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time

Example

The project will take at least five days to finish.

A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

Meaning

a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court

Example

He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.

A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

Meaning

a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food

Example

Children need to drink milk for strong bones.

A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

Meaning

a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages

Example

She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.

A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

Meaning

a fixture used for the disposal of human waste

Example

The public toilet was clean and well maintained.

A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

Meaning

without others; solely

Example

He is the only person who knows the secret.

A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

Meaning

A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.

Example

He introduced his girlfriend to his family.

A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

Meaning

a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food

Example

The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.

A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

Meaning

a picture or image captured by a camera

Example

I took a photo of the sunset.

A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

Meaning

the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday

Example

The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

A1 verb /liːv/

leave

Meaning

to go away from; to depart or exit

Example

The train leaves at 6 PM.

A1 adjective /nɛkst/

July

Meaning

the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

July is often the hottest month of the year.

A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

Meaning

an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with

Example

This is the thing I was looking for.

A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

Meaning

to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat

Example

My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.

A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

Meaning

a narrative of real or imaginary events

Example

She told a fascinating story about her travels.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

Meaning

any person; anyone

Example

Anybody can join the club.

A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

Meaning

a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light

Example

What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!

A1 verb /spend/

spend

Meaning

to use money to buy something; to pass time

Example

I spend too much money on books.

A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

Meaning

In addition; besides.

Example

Is there anything else you need?

A1 noun /tuː/

two

Meaning

the number following one

Example

She has two children.

A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

Meaning

a large farm animal kept for milk or meat

Example

The cow produces fresh milk every morning.

A1 noun /wɛst/

west

Meaning

the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset

Example

The sun sets in the west.