Headway - Beginner - Unit 4

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 in the Headway Beginner coursebook, such as "home", "college", "dance", etc.

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Headway - Beginner

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

Ex: She invited her friends over to her apartment for a movie night .
home [noun]

the place that we live in, usually with our family

Ex: He missed his home while traveling and could n't wait to be back .
shop [noun]

a building or place that sells goods or services

Ex: They decided to open a new shop downtown to attract more customers .
airport [noun]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

Ex: We had to show our passports and boarding passes at the airport immigration checkpoint .
to work [verb]

to do a job or task, usually for a company or organization, in order to receive money

Ex: He works as a teacher in a high school .

a woman who does business activities like running a company or participating in trade

Ex:
chef [noun]

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

Ex: The restaurant ’s head chef is known for his innovative dishes that blend traditional flavors with modern techniques .
school [noun]

a place where children learn things from teachers

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

students as a whole that are taught together

Ex: Every Friday , the class gathers for a weekly quiz to test their understanding of the material covered during the week .

the leader of a school, responsible for managing and guiding the school

Ex: The head teacher 's dedication to fostering a positive school culture was evident in every interaction .

a room that students are taught in, particularly in a college, school, or university

Ex: The classroom is filled with desks , chairs , and a chalkboard .

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: She received a scholarship to help fund her university education .
college [noun]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

Ex: The college offers a wide range of courses , from business administration to computer science .

a small card that contains contact information for a person or company, used to share and promote professional connections

Ex: He forgot to bring his business cards to the meeting .
charity [noun]

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

Ex: The charity event raised enough money to help hundreds of families in need .

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The city will host a soccer competition next month .
hard [adjective]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Ex: Mastering a new language can be hard , especially if it has a complex grammar and vocabulary .
tennis [noun]

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

Ex: She won the tennis tournament and received a trophy .
dance [noun]

a series of rhythmical movements performed to a particular type of music

Ex: The dance festival attracted participants from all over the country .
dancing [noun]

‌the act of moving our body to music; a set of movements performed to music

Ex: The couple spent the evening dancing under the stars .
interest [noun]

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

Ex: Tom 's interest in astronomy led him to spend countless nights stargazing through his telescope .
to like [verb]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

Ex: I like the idea of living in a big city .
fan [noun]

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

Ex: My little brother is a fan of animals and dreams of becoming a zookeeper .
famous [adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: Tourists flock to the city to visit famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower .
rich [adjective]

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

Ex: The rich family owned a private jet .
funny [adjective]

able to make people laugh

Ex: I read a funny comic strip in the newspaper this morning .
fashion [noun]

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

Ex:
e-pal [noun]

an online friend or correspondent with whom one communicates primarily through electronic means, such as email or online messaging

Ex: Having an e-pal is a great way to learn about other cultures .
friend [noun]

someone we like and trust

Ex:
love [noun]

the very strong emotion we have for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

Ex: Despite their differences , their love for each other helped overcome every obstacle .

a man that you love and are in a relationship with

Ex: Sarah introduced her new boyfriend , Alex , to her friends at the party , and they instantly liked him .
important [adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies .

a region in northeastern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, with a unique history, culture, and its own government

Ex: Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom , along with England , Scotland , and Wales .
Turkish [adjective]

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Turkey

Ex: The Turkish lira is the official currency of Turkey .
text [noun]

anything that is in written form

Ex: The librarian helped him find a rare text on medieval architecture .
to spell [verb]

to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order

Ex: They practice spelling new words in their English class .
people [noun]

a group of humans

Ex: People around the world enjoy various forms of music as a universal language .
girl [noun]

someone who is a child and a female

Ex: The girl in the garden is picking flowers .
boy [noun]

someone who is a child and a male

Ex: The boy in the park is flying a kite .
child [noun]

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

Ex: She is a dedicated teacher who is passionate about nurturing and educating children .
young [adjective]

still in the earlier stages of life

Ex: She is still young , with many dreams to fulfill .
family [noun]

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children

Ex: My family likes to go on vacation together every year .
brother [noun]

a man who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: My brother is my best friend and we tell each other everything .
sister [noun]

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: They are very close sisters and do everything together .
daughter [noun]

a person's female child

Ex: Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are proud parents of three daughters , each with their unique talents .
father [noun]

a child's male parent

Ex: John 's father is an engineer , and he passed down his passion for technology to his son .
husband [noun]

the man you are officially married to

Ex: My husband is a hardworking and supportive partner who always puts family first .
mother [noun]

a child's female parent

Ex: Sarah 's mother is a doctor , and she has always been a source of inspiration for her .
son [noun]

a person's male child

Ex: My son is a talented musician and plays the guitar beautifully .
parent [noun]

our mother or our father

Ex: My parent , a loving and supportive figure , always encouraged me to pursue my dreams .
wife [noun]

the lady you are officially married to

Ex: My wife is a talented artist and her paintings always leave me in awe .
a lot of [determiner]

people or things in large numbers or amounts

Ex: There were a lot of people at the concert last night .
dog [noun]

an animal with a tail and four legs that we keep as a pet and is famous for its sense of loyalty

Ex: My neighbor has a big black dog named Max .
model [noun]

a description of a process or system that is simplified to demonstrate how it works under specific circumstances, especially in mathematics

Ex: The mathematical model predicted the growth of the population based on current trends .
to have [verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: Does your friend have a reliable computer ?
traditional [adjective]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

Ex: She decorated her living room in a traditional style , with classic wooden furniture and antique lamps .