CEFR Level
the art or practice of taking and processing photographs
"She studied photography in college."
relating to the body or physical things
"He has excellent physical strength."
a large musical instrument with a keyboard, played by pressing keys that cause hammers to strike strings
"She played a beautiful tune on the piano during the concert."
to choose, select, or gather something from a group
"He picked the red apple from the tree."
to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase
"She picked up the book from the floor."
a soft cushion filled with material used to support the head while sleeping or resting
"She placed her head on the soft pillow and fell asleep quickly."
a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown
"She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad."
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
"The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood."
a celestial body that orbits a star
"Earth is the third planet from the Sun."
a living organism that typically grows in the ground and absorbs nutrients from the soil
"She planted a tree in her garden."
a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped
"These containers are made of durable plastic."
a flat, typically round dish used for serving food
"She put the salad on the plate."
a person who participates in a game or sport
"The player scored the winning goal."
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
"We had a pleasant evening at the park."
feeling happy or satisfied with something
"She was pleased with her exam results."
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
"It was a pleasure to meet you."
a large or sufficient amount or quantity
"We have plenty of time before the meeting."
in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage
"She received an A plus on her exam."
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
"He put his phone in his pocket."
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
"She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother."
a person who writes poems
"The poet wrote about love and nature."
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
"She loves reading poetry in her free time."
a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order
"The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection."
Showing good manners and respect towards others.
"He was very polite to the elderly woman."
the presence of harmful substances in the environment, especially the air, water, or soil
"Air pollution is a major environmental concern."
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
"The children swam in the pool all afternoon."
to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound
"The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin."
liked or admired by many people
"She is a popular singer with a huge fan base."
the total number of people living in a particular area or country
"The population of the city has increased by 20% over the last decade."
A place, job, or status; the way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.
"She applied for a teaching position at the university."
Characterized by optimism, certainty, or something favorable.
"She always tries to maintain a positive attitude."
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
"There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow."
maybe, or in a way that is not certain
"It could possibly rain later today."
a job or position, or to send something by mail
"She posted a letter to her friend yesterday."
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
"I went to the post office to mail a package."
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
"They put up a movie poster outside the theater."
a container, typically round and deep, used for cooking or holding plants
"She put the soup in a pot and set it on the stove."
the ability or capacity to do something or influence others
"Knowledge is power."
having great strength or influence
"She is a powerful leader in her community."
the act of doing something repeatedly to improve skill, or the actual application of an idea
"He practices the piano every day."
to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession
"She practises piano for two hours daily."
to like one thing better than another
"I prefer tea over coffee in the morning."
to make ready or suitable in advance for a particular purpose or event
"She will prepare dinner before the guests arrive."
existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way
"She presented her report to the team yesterday."
the elected head of a republican state
"The president addressed the nation last night."
To act as if something is true when it is not.
"The children pretended to be superheroes."
To stop something from happening or arising.
"The police worked hard to prevent crime in the city."
Existing or happening before the present time.
"He referred to the previous meeting to explain his point."
