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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: Did you remember buy tickets for the concert this weekend ?
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newspaper
[noun]

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: newspaper has an entertainment section with movie reviews and celebrity news .
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to call
[Verb]

to telephone a place or person

Ex: Where were you when called you earlier ?
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to phone
[Verb]

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

Ex: I phone you later to discuss the details of our trip .
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taxi
[noun]

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

Ex: taxi dropped me off at the entrance of the restaurant .
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to dance
[Verb]

to move the body to music in a special way

Ex: They danced around the bonfire at the camping trip.
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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: She practiced tango for weeks , eager to perfect her steps for the upcoming dance competition .
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to draw
[Verb]

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

Ex: drew the outline of a house in their art project .
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picture
[noun]

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

Ex: The art gallery displayed a stunning collection pictures from various artists .
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to find
[Verb]

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

Ex: We found a beautiful view on a hike we randomly went on.
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an area designed so that people could leave their cars or other vehicles there for a period of time

Ex: parking space was too small for her SUV , so she had to look for a larger spot nearby .
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to forget
[Verb]

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

Ex: He will forget the kindness you showed him .
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somebody
[pronoun]

a person whose identity is not specified or known

Ex: I somebody singing in the park last night .
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name
[noun]

the word someone or something is called or known by

Ex: The teacher called out our names one by one for attendance.
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to give
[Verb]

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

Ex: Can give me the scissors to cut this paper ?
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flower
[noun]

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

Ex: We planted seeds and watched as flowers grew .
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to hear
[Verb]

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: Can hear the music playing in the background ?
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noise
[noun]

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

Ex: He found it hard to concentrate on his work with all noise coming from the street .
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to help
[Verb]

to give someone what they need

Ex: helped her find a new job .
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to leave
[Verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: I need leave for the airport in an hour .
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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: We packed our beach bag with sunscreen, towels, and beach toys.
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train
[noun]

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

Ex: train traveled through beautiful countryside .
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to try to find something or someone

Ex: He has looking for a lost family heirloom for years , but he has yet to find it .
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key
[noun]

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

Ex: She inserted key into the lock and turned it to open the door .
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to meet
[Verb]

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

Ex: The two friends decided meet at the movie theater before the show .
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friend
[noun]

someone we know well and trust, but normally they are not part of our family

Ex: Sarah considers her roommate, Emma, as her best friend because they share their secrets and spend a lot of time together.
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to paint
[Verb]

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

Ex: They decided paint the exterior of their house a cheerful yellow .
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to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Ex: remember our childhood memories fondly .
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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: The children love to run around in the park after school.
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race
[noun]

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

Ex: I bought tickets to the race next month .
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to see
[Verb]

to notice a thing or person with our eyes

Ex: They saw a flower blooming in the garden.
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film
[noun]

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

Ex: This year 's film festival showcased a diverse range of films from both emerging and established filmmakers around the world .
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to send
[Verb]

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

Ex: They promised send the signed contract to us by the end of the week .
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a written message that one sends or receives using a mobile phone

Ex: After the interview , she sent text message to thank the hiring manager .
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to sing
[Verb]

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

Ex: The sang the blues with a lot of emotion .
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song
[noun]

a piece of music that has words

Ex: song's melody is simple yet captivating .
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to swim
[Verb]

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

Ex: They 're learning swim at the swimming pool .
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sea
[noun]

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

Ex: We spent our vacation relaxing on the sandy beaches by sea.
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to talk
[Verb]

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

Ex: They talking about their feelings and emotions .
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to tell
[Verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: Can tell me about your vacation ?
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secret
[noun]

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

Ex: They decided to keep their wedding plans secret until the big day arrived .
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to try
[Verb]

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

Ex: tried to find a parking spot but had to park far away .
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to do
[Verb]

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

Ex: I want do a movie with Sarah this weekend .
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something
[pronoun]

used to mention a thing that is not known or named

Ex: Let 's go out and something fun this weekend .
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difficult
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Cooking a gourmet meal from scratch can difficult for novice chefs .
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to use
[Verb]

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

Ex: What type of oil do use for cooking ?
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‌a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information

Ex: Internet is a vast source of knowledge and entertainment .
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to wait
[Verb]

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

Ex: The students wait patiently for the exam results .
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bus
[noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex: bus was full , so I had to stand for the entire journey .
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to go
[Verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex: Does this train go to the airport?
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gym
[noun]

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

Ex: I saw her lifting weights at gym yesterday .
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exercise
[noun]

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

Ex: Yoga is a exercise for relaxation and flexibility .
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to watch
[Verb]

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

Ex: I watch the game tomorrow with my friends .
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to play
[Verb]

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

Ex: The played a catchy pop song , instantly grabbing the attention of listeners .
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guitar
[noun]

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

Ex: We gathered around the campfire , singing songs accompanied by guitar.
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to listen
[Verb]

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

Ex: She likes listen to classical music while studying .
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music
[noun]

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

Ex: Her favorite genre music is jazz .
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to have
[Verb]

to eat or drink something

Ex: had a glass of water to quench his thirst .
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coffee
[noun]

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

Ex: The café served a variety coffee drinks , including cappuccino and macchiato .
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a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

Ex: She took a photograph of the sunset over the ocean .
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an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

Ex: She turned television on to catch the news .
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