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English File - Elementary - Lesson 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 3A in the English File Elementary coursebook, such as "animal", "drink", "exercise", etc.

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English File - Elementary
to drink
to drink
[Verb]

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

Ex: He prefers to drink hot chocolate in the winter, not in the summer. 
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mineral water

water from underground that contains minerals and gasses, usually bottled and sold

Ex: She preferred to drink mineral water for its natural purity and mineral content. 
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to play
to play
[Verb]

to perform music on a musical instrument

Ex: He played Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 on the violin. 
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guitar
guitar
[noun]

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

Ex: He is practicing fingerpicking techniques on the guitar. 
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to like
to like
[Verb]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

Ex: He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed. 
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animal
animal
[noun]

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

Ex: Birds are animals that can fly and build nests in trees. 
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to speak
to speak
[Verb]

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

Ex: He spoke about his experiences during the meeting. 
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German
German
[Adjective]

relating to Germany or its people or language

Ex: German castles, such as Neuschwanstein and Heidelberg Castle, attract many tourists. 
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to watch
to watch
[Verb]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Ex: He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset. 
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to cook
to cook
[Verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: I love to cook scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast. 
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dinner
dinner
[noun]

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

Ex: For dinner, I cooked a delicious chicken stir-fry with vegetables. 
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to do
to do
[Verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: What are you doing tomorrow? 
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housework
housework
[noun]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

Ex: She spent the afternoon doing housework, including dusting, vacuuming, and doing laundry. 
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exercise
exercise
[noun]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

Ex: He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition. 
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homework
homework
[noun]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

Ex: I always double-check my homework to ensure it is accurate. 
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to drive
to drive
[Verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel. 
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car
car
[noun]

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

Ex: I drive my car to work every day. 
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to eat
to eat
[Verb]

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

Ex: They enjoy eating pizza on Friday nights. 
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vegetable
vegetable
[noun]

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

Ex: Fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce make a delicious salad. 
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to go
to go
[Verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex: He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family. 
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cinema
cinema
[noun]

a building where films are shown

Ex: I love the smell of popcorn at the cinema. 
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to have
to have
[Verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: I have a collection of antique coins that I inherited from my grandfather. 
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garden
garden
[noun]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

Ex: He often invites friends over for outdoor gatherings in his garden. 
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to live
to live
[Verb]

to have your home somewhere specific

Ex: She prefers to live in a quiet country side away from crowded cities. 
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flat
flat
[noun]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

Ex: She decided to rent a flat in the city center to be closer to her job and local amenities. 
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to listen
to listen
[Verb]

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: Listen closely, and you can hear the birds singing in the trees. 
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music
music
[noun]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Ex: He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music. 
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to need
to need
[Verb]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Ex: Do you need any help with your project? 
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new
new
[Adjective]

recently invented, made, etc.

Ex: The new software update includes several innovative features not seen before. 
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phone
phone
[noun]

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

Ex: I picked up the phone and dialed my friend's number. 
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to play
to play
[Verb]

to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team

Ex: Brazil is playing against Argentina in the upcoming match. 
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tennis
tennis
[noun]

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

Ex: He dreams of becoming a professional tennis player one day. 
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to read
to read
[Verb]

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

Ex: I can read this book easily. 
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book
book
[noun]

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

Ex: I always carry a book in my bag so I can read during my commute or whenever I have free time. 
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to say
to say
[Verb]

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

Ex: He was saying that he wanted to quit his job and travel the world. 
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sorry
sorry
[Adjective]

feeling ashamed or apologetic about something that one has or has not done

Ex: He felt sorry for forgetting his friend's birthday and apologized immediately. 
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to study
to study
[Verb]

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

Ex: She spends hours every day to study for her upcoming exams. 
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history
history
[noun]

all the events of the past

Ex: Studying history helps us understand the events that have shaped our world and influenced contemporary society. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: He took the cup of coffee from the table and sipped it slowly. 
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umbrella
umbrella
[noun]

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

Ex: I always carry an umbrella in my bag in case it rains. 
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to want
to want
[Verb]

to wish to do or have something

Ex: He wants to go to the beach. 
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coffee
coffee
[noun]

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

Ex: He savored the aroma of freshly brewed coffee before taking his first sip. 
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to wear
to wear
[Verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: She decided to wear a beautiful dress to the party. 
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glasses
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: He cleans his glasses regularly to keep them smudge-free. 
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to work
to work
[Verb]

to do a job or task, usually for a company or organization, in order to receive money

Ex: Both of my siblings work full-time jobs. 
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television

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

Ex: She watched her favorite show on the TV last night. 
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office
office
[noun]

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

Ex: The bustling office in the city center was filled with employees typing away on their computers. 
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