English File - Beginner - Lesson 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 3A in the English File Beginner coursebook, such as "watch", "passport", "umbrella", etc.

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English File - Beginner

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

Ex: Many people use their mobile phones for more than just calling ; they also access the internet and use various apps .
watch [noun]

a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket

Ex: I need to set my watch because it 's running a few minutes slow .
tablet [noun]

a flat, small, portable computer that one controls and uses by touching its screen

Ex: He prefers reading e-books on his tablet because it 's easier to carry around than physical books .
wallet [noun]

a pocket-sized, folding case that is used for storing paper money, coin money, credit cards, etc.

Ex: His wallet was stolen , so he had to cancel his credit cards .
purse [noun]

a small bag that is used, particularly by women, to carry personal items

Ex: She always carries a small purse to hold her keys and wallet .
pencil [noun]

a tool with a slim piece of wood and a thin, colored part in the middle, that we use for writing or drawing

Ex: She lends her pencil to a classmate who forgot to bring one .
notebook [noun]

a small book with plain or ruled pages that we can write or draw in

Ex: She uses her notebook to keep track of her daily to-do list .
glasses [noun]

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

Ex: She forgot her glasses at home , so she could n't read the menu .
charger [noun]

a device that can refill a battery with electrical energy

Ex: She forgot her laptop charger at home , so she had to borrow one from a colleague .
ID card [noun]

any official card that shows someone's name, birth date, photograph, etc., proving who they are

Ex: To enter the building , you need to swipe your ID card at the security gate .
passport [noun]

a document for traveling between countries

Ex: I need to update my passport photo .
umbrella [noun]

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

Ex: Sarah used her colorful umbrella to shield herself from the sun .
camera [noun]

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

Ex:

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

Ex: I use my credit card mostly for online purchases .

a small plastic card we use to pay for what we buy with the money taken directly from our bank account

Ex: My bank charges a fee if I use a different bank 's ATM with my debit card .
key [noun]

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

Ex: The spare key was hidden under a rock near the front porch .

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

Ex: The artist used a series of photographs as references for a realistic painting .

a set of large folded sheets of paper with lots of stories, pictures, and information printed on them about things like sport, politic, etc., usually issued daily or weekly

Ex: I use the newspaper as a source for my research papers because it has reliable information .