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 [verb]

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

Ex: I usually drink a cup of green tea in the afternoon .

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

Ex: The grocery store offered a variety of brands of mineral water , ranging from still to sparkling .
to play [verb]

to perform music on a musical instrument

Ex: Play a classical piece on the piano .
guitar [noun]

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

Ex: They play the guitar together during jam sessions .
to like [verb]

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

Ex: I like the idea of living in a big city .
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: My son 's favorite animal is the lion .
to speak [verb]

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

Ex: She was so nervous she could hardly speak .
German [adjective]

relating to Germany or its people or language

Ex: The Brothers Grimm , famous for their collection of fairy tales , were German authors .
to watch [verb]

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

Ex: The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play .
to cook [verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: The chef cooks a delicious meal in the restaurant .
dinner [noun]

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

Ex: They grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for a casual summer dinner .
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .

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

Ex: Many families create a chore chart to ensure that everyone shares the responsibility for housework .
exercise [noun]

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

Ex: The doctor recommended more cardio exercise in my routine .
homework [noun]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

Ex: My daughter spends a few hours every evening doing her homework .
to drive [verb]

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

Ex: I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside .
car [noun]

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

Ex: She forgot to lock her car before going into the store .
to eat [verb]

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

Ex: We ate sushi for the first time and loved it .

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

Ex: I always start my day with a nutritious vegetable omelette packed with spinach , tomatoes , and mushrooms .
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex:
cinema [noun]

a building where films are shown

Ex: I saw the new superhero movie at the cinema .
to have [verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: Does your friend have a reliable computer ?
garden [noun]

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

Ex: She enjoys sharing the fruits of her garden with neighbors and friends .
to live [verb]

to have your home somewhere specific

Ex:
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:

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

Ex: Apologies , I got distracted and was n't listening closely .
music [noun]

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

Ex: My husband 's favorite genre of music is pop .
to need [verb]

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

Ex: She needs a ride to the airport tomorrow .
new [adjective]

recently invented, made, etc.

Ex: I 'm excited to try out my new pair of running shoes .
phone [noun]

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

Ex: The ringing of the phone interrupted the meeting .
to play [verb]

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

Ex: Have you ever played against Sarah ?
tennis [noun]

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

Ex: She won the tennis tournament and received a trophy .
to read [verb]

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

Ex: It 's important to read the terms and conditions before agreeing .
book [noun]

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

Ex: My favorite book is a classic novel that has been passed down through generations .
to say [verb]

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

Ex: She said she loved the gift I gave her .
sorry [adjective]

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

Ex: I 'm really sorry for the mistake I made earlier .
to study [verb]

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

Ex: They are studying for the science competition next month .
history [noun]

all the events of the past

Ex: He has a passion for history , particularly the impact of World War II on global politics .
to take [verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: May I take your coat and hat , sir ?
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 .
to want [verb]

to wish to do or have something

Ex: Jane wanted to learn how to play the guitar , so she took lessons .
coffee [noun]

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

Ex: I tried a new coffee blend with hints of chocolate and caramel .
to wear [verb]

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

Ex: The students were instructed to wear their school uniforms every day .
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 .
to work [verb]

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

Ex: He works as a teacher in a high school .

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

Ex: The television was turned off during dinner .
office [noun]

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

Ex: The remote team collaborated seamlessly through virtual offices , leveraging technology for communication .