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Headway - Elementary - Unit 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 in the Headway Elementary coursebook, such as "dentist", "pilot", "lawyer", etc.

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Headway - Elementary
job
job
[noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: He enjoys his job because it allows him to be creative. 
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architect
architect
[noun]

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

Ex: The architect designed a stunning modern home that incorporates sustainable building practices and energy-efficient features. 
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dentist
dentist
[noun]

someone who is licensed to fix and care for our teeth

Ex: I was nervous before my dental appointment, but the dentist made me feel comfortable. 
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hairdresser

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

Ex: I trust my hairdresser to choose the best look for me. 
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taxi driver

someone whose job involves driving a taxi and taking people to different places

Ex: The taxi driver knew the quickest route to the airport. 
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nurse
nurse
[noun]

someone who has been trained to care for injured or sick people, particularly in a hospital

Ex: I appreciate the hard work and dedication of nurses in keeping us healthy and safe. 
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receptionist

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

Ex: I left a message with the receptionist. 
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journalist

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

Ex: A journalist must always verify the facts before writing a story. 
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pilot
pilot
[noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: A good pilot always ensures the safety of their passengers. 
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lawyer
lawyer
[noun]

a person who practices or studies law, advises people about the law or represents them in court

Ex: She hired a lawyer to help her navigate the complex legal issues surrounding her business. 
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accountant

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Ex: She decided to become an accountant because she enjoys working with numbers and financial data. 
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early
early
[Adjective]

happening or done before the usual or scheduled time

Ex: They caught an early flight to avoid the rush. 
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late
late
[Adjective]

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

Ex: The late delivery of the package inconvenienced the recipient. 
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big
big
[Adjective]

above average in size or extent

Ex: They live in a big house. 
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little
little
[Adjective]

below average in size

Ex: The little kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame barely visible in the dim light. 
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to teach
to teach
[Verb]

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

Ex: She teaches yoga to promote health and well-being. 
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to learn
to learn
[Verb]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

Ex: He learned valuable negotiation skills by watching experienced negotiators in action 
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to play
to play
[Verb]

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

Ex: A group of children were playing on the playground. 
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to work
to work
[Verb]

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

Ex: He's been working on his presentation for hours. 
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to get up
to get up
[Verb]

to wake up and get out of bed

Ex: I usually get up at 6 AM to start my day. 
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to [go] to bed
to go to bed
[phrase]

to lie down in your bed to sleep, whether at night or for a nap during the day

Ex: After I go to bed, I usually think about what happened during the day. 
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morning
morning
[noun]

the time of day that is between when the sun starts to rise and the middle of the day at twelve o'clock

Ex: I have a morning routine that includes brushing my teeth and getting dressed. 
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evening
evening
[noun]

the time of day that is between the time that the sun starts to set and when the sky becomes completely dark

Ex: I enjoy having dinner with my family in the evening. 
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to start
to start
[Verb]

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

Ex: He started singing along to the song on the radio. 
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to stop
to stop
[Verb]

to not move anymore

Ex: The car stopped at the pedestrian crosswalk. 
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