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English File - Intermediate - Lesson 5B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 5B in the English File Intermediate coursebook, such as "colleague", "discuss", "propose", etc.

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English File - Intermediate
colleague
colleague
[noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: My colleague and I collaborated on a project that received high praise from our manager for its innovative approach. 
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friend
friend
[noun]

someone we like and trust

Ex: David and Samantha became friends after meeting at a book club and discovered their shared passion for literature. 
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to argue with

to deny a statement

Ex: When he claimed that the project was behind schedule, I had to argue with him, providing evidence that we were actually ahead of our timeline. 
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to discuss

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

Ex: He wanted to discuss his concerns with the manager before making a formal complaint. 
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classmate
classmate
[noun]

someone who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

Ex: At the class reunion, old classmates reminisced about their shared experiences and achievements. 
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close friend

a friend that one has a strong relationship with

Ex: My close friend and I have known each other since childhood, and we share countless memories that always make me smile. 
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couple
couple
[noun]

two people who are married or having a romantic relationship

Ex: A couple was looking at the menu outside the restaurant. 
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fiance
fiance
[noun]

a man who is engaged to someone

Ex: The fiancé helped plan the wedding details and was actively involved in choosing the venue and decorations. 
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fiancee
fiancee
[noun]

a woman who is engaged to someone

Ex: After their engagement, the fiancée and her partner celebrated with a party to share the news with friends and family. 
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flatmate
flatmate
[noun]

a person whom one shares a room or apartment with

Ex: She decided to find a flatmate to help with the rent. 
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partner
partner
[noun]

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

Ex: Emily and her partner are planning a romantic getaway for their anniversary. 
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to meet
to meet
[Verb]

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

Ex: We will meet at the coffee shop for a chat tomorrow. 
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to propose

to ask a person to marry one

Ex: On a beautiful evening, he chose to propose to his girlfriend with a ring. 
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leader
leader
[noun]

a person who leads or commands others

Ex: The company’s leader implemented a new strategy to boost productivity. 
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member
member
[noun]

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

Ex: All members are invited to the annual general meeting. 
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relation
relation
[noun]

a person who is related to someone by blood or marriage

Ex: Grandma always hosts family gatherings for all our relations. 
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to be
to be
[Verb]

used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

Ex: Today is her birthday. 
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together
together
[Adverb]

in a way that two or multiple things are combined or in contact with each other

Ex: He pressed the pages together and stapled them. 
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to become
to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: He's training to become a pilot at a flight school. 
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to break up

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

Ex: He decided to break up after she moved away for college. 
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to [get] married

to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: After a long courtship, they decided to get married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony. 
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to get on
to get on
[Verb]

to develop or perform in a positive or successful way

Ex: The project is getting on quite well; we're ahead of schedule. 
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to [get] to know  {sb/sth}

to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

Ex: I want to get to know my new neighbors better. 
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to go out
to go out
[Verb]

to regularly spend time with a person that one likes and has a sexual or romantic relationship with

Ex: They started going out in college and have been a couple ever since. 
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in common
in common
[Adverb]

having something jointly or mutually possessed

Ex: They have a lot in common despite coming from different backgrounds. 
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to [lose] touch

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

Ex: I used to be close friends with her, but we've gradually lost touch over the years. 
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to [be|get|stay] in touch

to be in contact with someone, particularly by seeing or writing to them regularly

Ex: I will get in touch with solicitors about this. 
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