A1 verb /pliːz/

please

Meaning

to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request

Example

His performance pleased the audience.

A1 verb pleɪ

play

Meaning

To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.

Example

Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.

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 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 noun /boʊt/

Boat

Meaning

a small vessel for traveling over water

Example

We took a small boat to cross the river.

A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

Meaning

a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli

Example

The zoo has many different animals from around the world.

A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

Meaning

Small in size, amount, or degree.

Example

He drank a little water before going to bed.

A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

Meaning

a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café

Example

The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.

A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

Meaning

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

Example

Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.

A1 preposition /θruː/

through

Meaning

moving in one side and out the other side of something

Example

The train passed through the tunnel.

A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

Meaning

from a higher to a lower position

Example

He walked down the stairs slowly.

A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

Meaning

a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water

Example

I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.

A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

Meaning

to get something by paying money for it; to purchase

Example

I want to buy a new car this year.

A1 noun /sɪks/

six

Meaning

the number 6

Example

There are six apples on the table.

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 /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

Meaning

the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

January is often the coldest month of the year.

A1 noun /ˈɛərpleɪn/

airplane

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines

Example

The airplane took off smoothly from the runway.

A1 verb /θæŋk/

Thank

Meaning

to express gratitude or appreciation to someone

Example

She thanked her teacher for the extra help.

A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

Meaning

The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.

Example

Future projects depend on strategic planning.

A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

Meaning

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

Example

The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.

A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

Meaning

A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.

Example

We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.

A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

Meaning

used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph

Example

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

A1 noun /taʊn/

town

Meaning

a human settlement smaller than a city

Example

The town was quiet on Sundays.

A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

Meaning

used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure

Example

Wow, that performance was amazing!

A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

Meaning

frequently, many times

Example

I often visit my grandparents on weekends.

A1 adjective /njuː/

new

Meaning

recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before

Example

He bought a new car yesterday.

A1 noun /laɪf/

life

Meaning

The existence of an individual human being or animal.

Example

Life is full of challenges and opportunities.

A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

Meaning

during the night of today; this evening

Example

Tonight we are going to watch a movie.

A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

Meaning

expressing the relationship between a part and a whole

Example

The book is on the table, in front of the window.

A1 verb /θɪŋk/

think

Meaning

to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something

Example

I think this is a good idea.

A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

Meaning

the first day of the working week following Sunday

Example

I start my new job on Monday.

A1 verb /traɪ/

try

Meaning

to make an effort to do something; to attempt

Example

I will try my best to help you.

A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

Meaning

the number following nine and preceding eleven

Example

I have ten apples in the basket.

A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/

parent

Meaning

a mother or father of a person or animal

Example

Both of his parents are teachers.

A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

Meaning

a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with

Example

She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.

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 /duː/

do

Meaning

to perform an action; to carry out

Example

I do my homework every evening.

A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

Meaning

indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something

Example

The book was written by a famous author.

A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

Meaning

to or at a distance; not present; absent

Example

He walked away from the noisy crowd.

A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

Meaning

To support and move something or someone from one place to another.

Example

She carried the bag across the street.

A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

Meaning

a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items

Example

She carried her books in a bag.

A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

Meaning

A room used for sleeping in.

Example

The children were playing in the bedroom.

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 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

Meaning

concerning; on the subject of; approximately

Example

We talked about the new project yesterday.

A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

Meaning

moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive

Example

She kept a cool head during the crisis.

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

Meaning

the greatest in amount, degree, or number

Example

Most people like to relax on weekends.

A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

Meaning

the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms

Example

The garden was full of colorful flowers.

A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

Meaning

A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.

Example

Learning a new language can be exciting.

A1 noun

Kitchen

A1 noun /kiː/

Key

Meaning

a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access

Example

She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.

A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

Meaning

not moving or making a sound

Example

The water was still, reflecting the sky.

A1 preposition /tuː/

to

Meaning

used for expressing motion or direction

Example

She is going to the market.

A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

Meaning

constituting number three in a sequence

Example

She finished in third place.

A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

Meaning

used for emphasis or to refer to oneself

Example

I will do it myself.

A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

Meaning

to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss

Example

This book will cost twenty dollars.

A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

Meaning

used to express realization, surprise, or relief

Example

Ah, now I understand what you mean.

A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

Meaning

having already been used

Example

This is a used car.

A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

Meaning

Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.

Example

FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.

A1 verb /siː/

see

Meaning

to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet

Example

I can see the mountain from here.

A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

Meaning

To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.

Example

The baby began to cry when she was hungry.

A1 verb /spend/

spend

Meaning

to use money to buy something; to pass time

Example

I spend too much money on books.

A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

Meaning

the first person singular present tense of 'be'

Example

I am happy today.

A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

Meaning

an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)

Example

She deposited the money in the bank.

A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

Meaning

in or to a lower position than something

Example

The cat is under the table.

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 /ˈstɔːri/

story

Meaning

a narrative of real or imaginary events

Example

She told a fascinating story about her travels.

A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

Meaning

a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to

Example

She goes to the library every weekend to study.

A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

Meaning

a fixture used for the disposal of human waste

Example

The public toilet was clean and well maintained.

A1 verb /faɪnd/

find

Meaning

to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden

Example

I can't find my keys anywhere.

A1 verb /set/

set

Meaning

to put or place something in a position; to establish

Example

She set the book on the table.

A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

Meaning

to possess something; belonging to oneself

Example

She owns a beautiful house in the city.

A1 noun /ɑːrt/

art

Meaning

the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination

Example

She studied art at the university.

A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

Meaning

to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity

Example

Athletes train hard for the Olympics.

A1 verb /mʌst/

must

Meaning

to be required or obligated to

Example

You must complete your homework before you go out.

A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

Meaning

A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.

Example

We stayed at a hotel near the beach.

A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

Meaning

covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth

Example

She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.

A1 noun /skuːl/

school

Meaning

An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.

Example

The children walked to school together.

A1 verb /seɪ/

say

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

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 noun /fuːd/

food

Meaning

any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth

Example

Rice is a common food in Asia.

A1 verb /luːz/

lose

Meaning

to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace

Example

I hope I don't lose my keys again.

A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

Meaning

in a short time; before long; quickly

Example

The train will arrive soon.

A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

Meaning

an informal or affectionate term for one’s father

Example

Papa is picking me up from school today.

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 verb /stɑːrt/

start

Meaning

to begin something; to commence; to initiate

Example

Let's start the meeting now.

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

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 /taɪəd/

Tired

Meaning

feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest

Example

I am too tired to continue working.

A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

Meaning

Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.

Example

You can either call me tonight or send me an email.

A1 verb /ɡet/

get

Meaning

to obtain, receive, or acquire something

Example

I need to get some milk from the store.

A1 verb /lɪv/

live

Meaning

to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist

Example

They live in a beautiful house by the lake.

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 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

Meaning

of the type previously mentioned or specified

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful painting.

A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

Meaning

an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general

Example

That guy over there is my best friend.

A1 noun /speɪs/

space

Meaning

The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.

Example

Space exploration expands human knowledge.

A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

Meaning

A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.

Example

The students formed a study group.

A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

Meaning

to grow to be; to come to be

Example

She became a doctor after years of study.

A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

Meaning

a place where goods are sold to customers

Example

I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

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 verb /tɔːk/

talk

Meaning

to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss

Example

Let's talk about your future plans.

A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

Meaning

to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after

Example

The children followed their teacher into the classroom.

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 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

Meaning

Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.

Example

Her opinion was completely different from mine.

A1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

Meaning

very enthusiastic and eager about something

Example

The children were excited to open their presents.

A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

Meaning

a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation

Example

She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.

A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

Meaning

A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.

Example

The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.

A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

Meaning

A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.

Example

We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.

A1 verb /ɡoʊ/

go

Meaning

to move or travel from one place to another

Example

I go to school every day.

A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

Meaning

feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy

Example

She felt sad after hearing the bad news.

A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

Meaning

Known about by many people; renowned.

Example

This area is famous for its unique heritage.

A1 verb /niːd/

need

Meaning

to require something; to be in want of

Example

I need help with my homework.

A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

Meaning

identical; not different or changed

Example

We wore the same dress at the party.

A1 verb /raɪt/

write

Meaning

to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface

Example

I write letters to my grandmother every month.

A1 preposition /æt/

at

Meaning

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

Example

She arrived at the airport on time.

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 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

Meaning

having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black

Example

She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.

A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

Meaning

used to link alternatives

Example

You can have tea or coffee.

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 number /ɪˈlɛvən/

eleven

Meaning

the number after ten and before twelve; 11

Example

There are eleven students in the classroom.

A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

Meaning

to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse

Example

She likes to ride her bicycle to work.

A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

Meaning

water that has frozen and become solid

Example

The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.