English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 11A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 11A in the English File Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "foreign", "literature", "biology", etc.

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English File - Pre-intermediate
school [noun]

a place where children learn things from teachers

Ex: She takes the bus to school every morning .
subject [noun]

a branch or an area of knowledge that we study at a school, college, or university

Ex: In high school , I found chemistry to be a challenging subject , but I persevered and improved my grades .
art [noun]

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

Ex: Her art of sculpting allows her to express her deepest emotions .
foreign [adjective]

related or belonging to a country or region other than your own

Ex: She studied foreign languages such as French and German in school .
language [noun]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

Ex: She practices speaking the language with native speakers to improve her fluency .
English [noun]

the most common language in the world, originating in England but also the official language of America, Canada, Australia, etc.

Ex: People all around the world are learning English .

the scientific study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, divisions, products, population, etc.

Ex: She used maps and atlases to study the geography of different regions .
history [noun]

the study of past events, especially as a subject in school or university

Ex: She wants to pursue a degree in history and become a historian .

a field of science that deals with the use or study of electronic devices and processes in which data is stored, created, modified, etc.

Ex: The company invested in new information technology systems to improve its cybersecurity measures .

written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

Ex: She enjoys classic literature , particularly the works of Shakespeare .

sport, physical exercise, and games that are taught as a subject in schools

Ex: The school invested in new equipment to enhance their physical education program .
science [noun]

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

Ex: She learns about the laws of physics and the properties of matter in her science lessons .
physics [noun]

the scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of natural forces such as light, heat, and movement

Ex: Understanding physics is essential for careers in engineering and technology .

the branch of science that is concerned with studying the structure of substances and the way that they change or combine with each other

Ex: Understanding the basics of chemistry is essential for many scientific careers .
biology [noun]

the scientific study of living organisms; the science that studies living organisms

Ex: His biology professor was renowned for research in genetic engineering .

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

Ex: