English File - Elementary - Lesson 5A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 5A in the English File Elementary coursebook, such as "newspaper", "draw", "remember", etc.

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English File - Elementary
to buy [verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: Let 's buy some flowers for her birthday .

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 .
to call [verb]

to telephone a place or person

Ex: Can you call the office and ask for the schedule ?
to phone [verb]

to make a phone call or try to reach someone on the phone

Ex: He decided to phone his parents to share the good news about his promotion .
taxi [noun]

a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places

Ex: I left my phone in the taxi and had to call the company to retrieve it .
to dance [verb]

to move the body to music in a special way

Ex:
tango [noun]

a piece of music written for a South American dance called tango in which a male and female hold hands tightly and walk in the same direction

Ex: The couple performed an elegant tango , showcasing their precise footwork and emotional connection .
to draw [verb]

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

Ex: The artist can draw realistic portraits of people .
picture [noun]

a visual representation of a scene, person, etc. produced by a camera

Ex: She framed the picture of her family and hung it on the wall .
to find [verb]

to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected

Ex:

an area designed so that people could leave their cars or other vehicles there for a period of time

Ex: During the busy holiday season , it can be challenging to secure a parking space at popular shopping areas .

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

Ex: She often forgets details about events from her early years .
somebody [pronoun]

a person whose identity is not specified or known

Ex: Can you please check if somebody is waiting outside ?
name [noun]

the word we call a person or thing

Ex: Please write your name on the paper .
to give [verb]

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

Ex: The tour guide gave visitors a map to explore the historical site .
flower [noun]

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

Ex: The petals of the flower were delicate and soft to the touch .
to hear [verb]

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: We heard shouting coming from the other house .
noise [noun]

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

Ex: The noise from the party next door kept him awake all night .
to help [verb]

to give someone what they need

Ex: The teacher helped the student with her homework .
to leave [verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: The bus will leave in five minutes , so be quick !
bag [noun]

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

Ex: I pack my lunch in a small bag before leaving for work .
train [noun]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: He prefers traveling by train because it ’s more relaxing than driving .

to try to find something or someone

Ex: She would often look for interesting events to attend in the city .
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 .
to meet [verb]

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

Ex: We should meet at the theater before the movie starts .
friend [noun]

someone we like and trust

Ex:
to paint [verb]

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

Ex: The artist painted the fence white to match the house .

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Ex: I remember the smell of freshly baked cookies in my grandmother 's kitchen .
to run [verb]

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

Ex:
race [noun]

a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first

Ex: The marathon is the longest race I 've ever run .
to see [verb]

to notice a thing or person with our eyes

Ex:
film [noun]

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

Ex: As part of their film studies course , students analyzed the cinematography and narrative structure of various iconic films .
to send [verb]

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

Ex: She decided to send a handwritten letter to her friend who lived overseas .

a written message that one sends or receives using a mobile phone

Ex: The notification sound of an incoming text message caught her attention .
to sing [verb]

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

Ex: He sings a duet with his sister at the family gathering .
song [noun]

a piece of music that has words

Ex: The band is known for their rock songs with powerful lyrics .
to swim [verb]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: While I was swimming at the lake , I found a seashell .
sea [noun]

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

Ex: The sea was calm , and the waves gently lapped against the shore .
to talk [verb]

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

Ex: Let 's talk about your thoughts on the upcoming project .
to tell [verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town .
secret [noun]

a thing or fact that is known and seen by only one person or a few people and hidden from others

Ex: He whispered the secret into her ear , making sure no one else could hear .
to try [verb]

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

Ex: She tried to bake a cake but it did n't turn out well .
to do [verb]

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun

Ex: She likes to do her hair differently for special occasions .
something [pronoun]

used to mention a thing that is not known or named

Ex: I thought I heard something moving in the bushes .
difficult [adjective]

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Ex: Memorizing multiplication tables can be difficult for elementary school students .
to use [verb]

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

Ex: I use my keys to unlock the door .

‌a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information

Ex: She spends a lot of time on the Internet , browsing social media .
to wait [verb]

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

Ex: If you arrive early , you may have to wait until the restaurant opens .
bus [noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex:
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex:
gym [noun]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

Ex: She joined a new gym near her house .
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 .
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 play [verb]

(of a music player, DVD player, musical instrument, etc.) to generate or produce recorded images or sounds

Ex: The radio played a catchy pop song , instantly grabbing the attention of listeners .
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 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 have [verb]

to eat or drink something

Ex: I usually have lunch at the cafeteria near my office .
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 .

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 .

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

Ex: The television was turned off during dinner .