Headway - Beginner - Unit 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 in the Headway Beginner coursebook, such as "cup", "bike", "fine", etc.

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Headway - Beginner
tea [noun]

a drink we make by soaking dried tea leaves in hot water

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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 .
sugar [noun]

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

Ex: Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies are even more delicious with a touch of sugar .
sandwich [noun]

two pieces of bread with cheese, meat, etc. between them

Ex: My friend prefers a vegetarian sandwich with avocado and sprouts .
apple [noun]

a fruit that is round and has thin yellow, red, or green skin

Ex: I placed the shiny red apple in the basket .
cup [noun]

a small bowl-shaped container, usually with a handle, that we use for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

Ex: He enjoyed a cup of freshly brewed black coffee .
bike [noun]

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

Ex: They went on a bike trip through the countryside last weekend .
bus [noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex:
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 .
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 .
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 .
laptop [noun]

a small computer that you can take with you wherever you go, and it sits on your lap or a table so you can use it

Ex: I need to charge my laptop ; the battery is running low .
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 .

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 .
watch [noun]

a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket

Ex: I need to set my watch because it 's running a few minutes slow .
day [noun]

a period of time that is made up of twenty-four hours

Ex: Let 's plan a movie night for this Saturday , it will be a fun day .
today [noun]

the day that is happening right now

Ex: Today is the deadline for submitting the application .
good afternoon [interjection]

what we say to greet or say goodbye in the afternoon

Ex: Good afternoon , the weather is perfect for a walk .
good morning [interjection]

what we say to greet someone in the morning

Ex: Good morning !
goodbye [interjection]

a word we say when we leave or end a phone call

Ex: Goodbye , see you later .
good night [interjection]

what we say before going to sleep or leaving at night

Ex: Good night !
thank you [interjection]

what we say to show we are happy for something someone did

Ex: Thank you for your kind words , they made my day .
thanks [interjection]

a short way to say thank you

Ex: Thanks , I 'm so lucky to have you .
please [adverb]

used when we want to politely ask for something or tell a person to do something

Ex:
hello [interjection]

a word we say when we meet someone or answer the phone

Ex: Hello there !
bye [interjection]

a short way to say goodbye

Ex: I see you later , bye !
OK [interjection]

a word that means we agree or something is fine

Ex:
very well [adverb]

used to show agreement or acceptance of a statement or request

Ex: The instructor clarified the rules , which the students followed very well .
fine [adjective]

feeling well or in good health

Ex: The car was damaged , but thankfully , the driver and passengers were fine .
lovely [adjective]

very beautiful or attractive

Ex: She had a lovely smile that brightened up the room .
house [noun]

a building where people live, especially as a family

Ex: We painted our house a vibrant shade of blue to stand out in the neighborhood .
mum [noun]

a woman who raises or gives birth to a child

Ex:
daddy [noun]

an informal or intimate name for fathers, used especially by children or when talking to children

Ex: His daddy always makes him laugh with silly jokes .
name [noun]

the word we call a person or thing

Ex: Please write your name on the paper .

the name we were given at birth that comes before our last name

Ex: The teacher addressed each student by their first name to make the class feel more personal .
surname [noun]

the name we share with our parents that follows our first name

Ex: In many cultures , children traditionally take their father 's surname .
this [pronoun]

used when referring to a person or thing that was recently mentioned or one that is close in space or time

Ex: This was the most delicious meal I 've ever had .
what [pronoun]

used in questions to ask for information or for someone’s opinion

Ex: What is your favorite color ?
with [preposition]

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

Ex:
number [noun]

a word, sign, or symbol that represents a specific quantity or amount

Ex:
one [numeral]

the number 1

Ex: She has one brother and two sisters .
two [numeral]

the number 2

Ex: Look at those two birds on the tree .
three [numeral]

the number 3

Ex: Look at the three birds flying in the sky .
four [numeral]

the number 4

Ex: I have four books on my shelf .
five [numeral]

the number 5

Ex: I have five cookies in my lunchbox .
six [numeral]

the number 6

Ex: Look at the six birds perched on the fence .
seven [numeral]

the number 7

Ex: I have seven marbles in my collection .
eight [numeral]

the number 8

Ex: My friend has eight toy cars to play with .
nine [numeral]

the number 9

Ex: My sister has nine puzzle pieces in her hand .
ten [numeral]

the number 10

Ex: There are ten cookies in the jar .
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 .