Headway - Pre-intermediate - Everyday English (Unit 1)

Here you will find the vocabulary from Everyday English Unit 1 in the Headway Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "problem", "indeed", "lovely", etc.

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Headway - Pre-intermediate
thanks [interjection]

a short way to say thank you

Ex: Thanks , I 'm so lucky to have you .
bye [interjection]

a short way to say goodbye

Ex: I see you later , bye !
weekend [noun]

the days of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when people do not have to go to work or school

Ex: Weekends allow me to take a break from work and recharge for the next week .
problem [noun]

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

Ex: John needs help from a mechanic to fix the engine problem in his motorcycle .
lovely [adjective]

very beautiful or attractive

Ex: She had a lovely smile that brightened up the room .

a cafe or bar where one can buy non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks

Ex: The office installed a coffee bar to provide employees with high-quality coffee and snacks throughout the day .
welcome [interjection]

a word that we use to greet someone when they arrive

Ex: Welcome , Thank you for choosing our restaurant .
hi [interjection]

a short way to say hello

Ex: Hi , would you like to join us for lunch ?
fine [adjective]

feeling well or in good health

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

a courteous response to express that one is happy or willing to do something for someone else, typically in response to an expression of gratitude

Ex: It was a pleasure helping the new employee settle in .
excuse me [interjection]

said before asking someone a question, as a way of politely getting their attention

Ex: Excuse me , is this seat taken ?
at all [adverb]

to the smallest amount or degree

Ex: Call me if you 're at all worried .
sorry [interjection]

a word we use to say we feel bad about something

Ex: Sorry , they ca n't join us for dinner .
good morning [interjection]

what we say to greet someone in the morning

Ex: Good morning !

used to say goodbye to a person when one expects to see them again

Ex: I have a meeting to attend , but I 'll catch you later for coffee .
very much [adverb]

used to emphasize the intensity or extent of something

Ex: The effort put into the design is very much evident .
indeed [adverb]

used to emphasize or confirm a statement

Ex: The rumors about the new product launch were , indeed , accurate .
cheers [interjection]

used as a casual way to say goodbye

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of course [interjection]

used to give permission or express agreement

Ex: Of course , you can bring your friend to the party .
yeah [interjection]

used as another way of saying 'yes'

Ex: Yeah , I 'll be able to come to your party .

used to politely answer someone who thanks us

Ex: You 're welcome .
pleased [adjective]

feeling happy and satisfied with something that has happened or with someone's actions

Ex: I 'm pleased that you accepted our invitation .

used before drinking in honor of a person or thing

Ex: Here 's to good health and prosperity in the coming year !