A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

Meaning

to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention

Example

Please listen carefully to the instructions.

A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

Meaning

a narrative of real or imaginary events

Example

She told a fascinating story about her travels.

A1 pronoun /wɪtʃ/

which

Meaning

used to ask about one or more items from a defined set

Example

Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?

A1 verb /siː/

see

Meaning

to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet

Example

I can see the mountain from here.

A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

Meaning

a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

Example

The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.

A1 verb /æd/

add

Meaning

to join something to something else; to include

Example

Please add sugar to my coffee.

A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Meaning

A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.

Example

I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.

A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

Meaning

a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure

Example

They took a trip to the mountains last summer.

A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

Meaning

a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent

Example

She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.

A1 adverb /æz/

As

Meaning

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

Example

As you grow older, you become wiser.

A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

Meaning

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it

Example

I drink water every morning.

A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

Meaning

an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment

Example

He was taken to the hospital after the accident.

A1 adjective /ɡʊd/

Good

Meaning

satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality

Example

She is a good student.

A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

Meaning

complete; entire; all of something

Example

He ate the whole pizza by himself.

A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

Meaning

To make a choice or judgment about something.

Example

She decided to study abroad after graduation.

A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned

Example

Their house is on the corner.

A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

Meaning

A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.

Example

The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.

A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

Meaning

An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.

Example

They spent the day relaxing on the beach.

A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

Meaning

a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items

Example

She carried her books in a bag.

A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

Meaning

large in size, extent, or importance

Example

They moved into a big house with plenty of space.

A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

Meaning

in a short time; before long; quickly

Example

The train will arrive soon.

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 preposition /θruː/

through

Meaning

moving in one side and out the other side of something

Example

The train passed through the tunnel.

A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

Meaning

the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle

Example

My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.

A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

Meaning

to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand

Example

Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?

A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

Meaning

a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work

Example

The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.

A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

Meaning

The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.

Example

She spends hours every day on her creative writing.

A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

Meaning

used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone

Example

Hey, how are you doing today?

A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

Meaning

in the absence of, or not having something

Example

He left without saying goodbye.

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 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

Meaning

a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something

Example

What's the point of arguing about this issue?

A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

Meaning

two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them

Example

I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.

A1 noun /dæd/

dad

Meaning

an informal term for father

Example

My dad taught me how to ride a bike.

A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

Meaning

Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.

Example

You may leave early if you finish your work.

A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

Meaning

having the power, skill, or means to do something

Example

She is able to speak three languages fluently.

A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

Meaning

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

Example

I walk to school 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 /ɑːrm/

Arm

Meaning

the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

Example

She raised her arm to ask a question.

A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

Meaning

To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.

Example

She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.

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 /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

Meaning

the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday

Example

They are planning a trip for the weekend.

A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

Meaning

in most cases; generally; as a rule

Example

I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.

A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

Meaning

used for emphasis or to refer to oneself

Example

I will do it myself.

A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

Meaning

throughout the course of a period of time

Example

I fell asleep during the movie.

A1 pronoun /ʌs/

us

Meaning

used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition

Example

She gave us a gift.

A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

Meaning

a piece or segment of something

Example

She gave me a part of her chocolate.

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 noun /klɑːs/

class

Meaning

a group of students taught together or a category of people or things with shared characteristics

Example

Our class meets every morning at nine.

A1 verb /sel/

sell

Meaning

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Example

They sell fresh fruits at the market.

A1 numeral /θriː/

three

Meaning

the number equivalent to the sum of two and one

Example

She has three dogs at home.

A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

Meaning

a body of officers representing the civil authority of government

Example

The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.

A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

Meaning

a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients

Example

They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.

A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

Meaning

used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection

Example

You should look after yourself.

A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

Meaning

Prepared or available for use or action.

Example

She was ready to leave for the airport.

A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

Meaning

used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard

Example

That is my book on the table.

A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

Meaning

the number following six and preceding eight

Example

She has seven apples in her basket.

A1 adjective /red/

Red

Meaning

having the color of blood or fire; of the color red

Example

She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.

A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

Meaning

used to indicate obligation or duty

Example

You should study for your exams.

A1 verb /tel/

tell

Meaning

to say something to someone; to give information or instructions

Example

Can you tell me the time?

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 /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

Meaning

a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope

Example

She wrote a letter to her grandmother.

A1 noun /her/

Hair

Meaning

any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals

Example

She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.

A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

Meaning

to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind

Example

Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.

A1 preposition /wɪð/

with

Meaning

indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else

Example

She went to the market with her friend.

A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

Meaning

the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking

Example

She hurt her foot while running.

A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

Meaning

a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors

Example

He always wears a hat when working in the garden.

A1 adverb /aʊt/

out

Meaning

moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present

Example

He stepped out of the room quietly.

A1 verb /hæv/

have

Meaning

to possess, own, or hold

Example

They have three children.

A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

Meaning

Known about by many people; renowned.

Example

This area is famous for its unique heritage.

A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

Meaning

different from what is usual; better or greater than normal

Example

This gift is very special to me.

A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

Meaning

to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position

Example

Please hold my hand.

A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

Meaning

Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.

Example

The children are free to play outside.

A1 adverb /fɑːr/

far

Meaning

at, to, or by a great distance

Example

The school is far from my house.

A1 adjective /nɛkst/

sleep

Meaning

to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive

Example

I need to sleep for eight hours every night.

A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

Meaning

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

Example

Plants grow faster in spring.

A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

Meaning

used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified

Example

I saw her at the park yesterday.

A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

Meaning

an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food

Example

I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.

A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

Meaning

to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent

Example

Please clear the table after dinner.

A1 noun

Kitchen

A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

Meaning

a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream

Example

He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.

A1 verb /ɡet/

get

Meaning

to obtain, receive, or acquire something

Example

I need to get some milk from the store.

A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

Meaning

to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity

Example

Athletes train hard for the Olympics.

A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

Meaning

the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000

Example

There were a thousand people at the concert.

A1 noun /tuː/

two

Meaning

the number following one

Example

She has two children.

A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

Meaning

once more; another time; in addition

Example

I need to read this book again to understand it better.

A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

Meaning

a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.

Example

Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.

A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

Meaning

combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air

Example

The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.

A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

Meaning

close in space or time; almost

Example

The school is very near to my house.

A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

Meaning

solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure

Example

The exam was very hard for most students.

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 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

Meaning

a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa

Example

The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.

A1 pronoun /juː/

you

Meaning

used to refer to the person or people being spoken to

Example

You are doing a great job!

A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

Meaning

The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

Example

Blue is her favorite color.

A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

Meaning

away from a place, position, or time; not functioning

Example

He turned off the light before leaving the room.

A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

Meaning

A person who is studying at a school or university.

Example

Students participated actively in the protests.

A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

Meaning

up to the time of

Example

I will wait until you come back.

A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

Meaning

expressing future tense or intention; a legal document

Example

She will attend the meeting tomorrow.

A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

Meaning

attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately

Example

She wore a pretty dress to the party.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

Meaning

any person; anyone

Example

Anybody can join the club.

A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

Meaning

at times; occasionally; now and then

Example

Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.

A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

Meaning

before the usual or expected time

Example

She arrived early to the meeting.

A1 preposition /ɒn/

on

Meaning

physically in contact with and supported by a surface

Example

The book is on the table.

A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

Meaning

coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts

Example

She finished in eighth place in the race.

A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

Meaning

the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday

Example

We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.

A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Meaning

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

Example

They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.

A1 noun /wel/

Well

Meaning

a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained

Example

The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.

A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

Meaning

a male child or young male person

Example

The boy ran across the playground.

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 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

Example

I need five dollars to buy this book.

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 adverb /ɛls/

else

Meaning

In addition; besides.

Example

Is there anything else you need?

A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

Meaning

a short piece of music with words that are sung

Example

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

Meaning

to or at a distance; not present; absent

Example

He walked away from the noisy crowd.

A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

Meaning

used to make a word or phrase negative

Example

I do not like spicy food.

A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

Meaning

A smaller amount; not as much.

Example

She spends less money than her brother.

A1 preposition /tuː/

to

Meaning

used for expressing motion or direction

Example

She is going to the market.

A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

Meaning

of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure

Example

She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.

A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

Meaning

having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit

Example

The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.

A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

Meaning

the number following nine and preceding eleven

Example

I have ten apples in the basket.

A1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə/

Idea

Meaning

a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action; a concept or mental impression

Example

She had a brilliant idea for solving the company's efficiency problem.