Total English - Elementary - Unit 1 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - Reference in the Total English Elementary coursebook, such as "niece", "engineer", "retired", etc.

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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 .

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 .

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 .

husband [noun]

the man you are officially married to

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

wife [noun]

the lady you are officially married to

Ex: My wife is a talented artist and her paintings always leave me in awe .

son [noun]

a person's male child

Ex: My son is a talented musician and plays the guitar beautifully .

daughter [noun]

a person's female child

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

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 .

uncle [noun]

the brother of our father or mother or their sibling's husband

Ex: They often go to their uncle 's house for family dinners .

aunt [noun]

the sister of our mother or father or their sibling's wife

Ex: My aunt is my mother 's sister and we often spend holidays together .

nephew [noun]

our sister or brother's son, or the son of our husband or wife's siblings

Ex: My sister 's son is my beloved nephew .

niece [noun]

our sister or brother's daughter, or the daughter of our husband or wife's siblings

Ex: Her niece is the youngest member of the family and everyone loves her .

grandfather [noun]

the man who is our mom's or dad's father

Ex: She and her grandfather like to watch old movies and eat popcorn .

grandmother [noun]

the woman who is our mom or dad's mother

Ex: My grandmother used to tell me stories about when she was a young girl .

stepbrother [noun]

the son of one's stepfather or stepmother from a previous relationship

Ex: My stepbrother and I share a room since our families blended together .

sister-in-law [noun]

the person who is the sister of one's spouse

Ex: Her sister-in-law provided invaluable support during her pregnancy and early motherhood .

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 .

cousin [noun]

our aunt or uncle's child

Ex: It 's important to be supportive of your cousin , especially during difficult times .

grandparent [noun]

someone who is our mom or dad's parent

Ex: His grandparents often take care of him when his parents are at work .

parent [noun]

our mother or our father

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

actor [noun]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Ex: The actor 's ability to connect with the audience on an emotional level creates a memorable performance .

architect [noun]

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

Ex: The architect presented the blueprints for the new community center to the city council for approval .

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 .

computer programmer [noun]

a professional who writes and tests code for computer software, applications, and systems

Ex: The company hired a computer programmer to improve its software system .

dentist [noun]

someone who is licensed to fix and care for our teeth

Ex: The dentist recommended that I brush my teeth twice a day and floss regularly .

director [noun]

a person in charge of a movie or play who gives instructions to the actors and staff

Ex: The director guided the actors through the scene .

doctor [noun]

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

Ex: The doctor asked me about my symptoms and medical history to make a diagnosis .

engineer [noun]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

Ex: The engineer designs cars and improves their performance .

farmer [noun]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

Ex: I bought fresh eggs from the local farmer .

lawyer [noun]

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

Ex: The lawyer presented a compelling argument in court that swayed the jury 's decision .

sea captain [noun]

a person in command of a ship, responsible for its crew, navigation, and safety

Ex: The sea captain was responsible for the safety of the crew .

shop assistant [noun]

someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

Ex: The shop assistant quickly restocked the shelves with the new arrivals .

student [noun]

a person who is studying at a school, university, or college

Ex: She takes notes during lectures to review later as a dedicated student .

teacher [noun]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

Ex: The teacher corrected my mistake and explained the correct solution .

producer [noun]

a person who deals with supervisory tasks or financial affairs in making a motion picture, play, etc.

Ex: The producer 's role is crucial in coordinating the various elements of the play .

retired [adjective]

no longer working, typically because of old age

Ex: The library event was attended by a famous retired athlete .

unemployed [adjective]

without a job and seeking employment

Ex: After being laid off , he joined the ranks of the unemployed and began searching for new job opportunities .

Total English - Elementary
Unit 1 - Lesson 1	Unit 1 - Lesson 2	Unit 1 - Lesson 3	Unit 1 - Reference
Unit 2 - Lesson 1	Unit 2 - Lesson 2	Unit 2 - Lesson 3	Unit 2 - Communication
Unit 2 - Reference	Unit 3 - Lesson 1	Unit 3 - Lesson 2	Unit 3 - Lesson 3
Unit 3 - Communication	Unit 3 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 3 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 4 - Lesson 1
Unit 4 - Lesson 2	Unit 4 - Lesson 3	Unit 4 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 4 - Reference - Part 2
Unit 5 - Lesson 1	Unit 5 - Lesson 2	Unit 5 - Lesson 3	Unit 5 - Communication
Unit 5 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 6 - Lesson 1	Unit 6 - Lesson 2
Unit 6 - Lesson 3	Unit 6 - Communication	Unit 6 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 6 - Reference - Part 2
Unit 6 - Reference - Part 3	Unit 7 - Lesson 1	Unit 7 - Lesson 2	Unit 7 - Lesson 3
Unit 7 - Reference	Unit 8 - Lesson 1	Unit 8 - Lesson 2	Unit 8 - Lesson 3
Unit 8 - Reference	Unit 9 - Lesson 1	Unit 9 - Lesson 2	Unit 9 - Lesson 3
Unit 9 - Reference	Unit 10 - Lesson 1	Unit 10 - Lesson 2	Unit 10 - Lesson 3
Unit 10 - Reference	Unit 11 - Lesson 1	Unit 11 - Lesson 2	Unit 11 - Lesson 3
Unit 11 - Reference	Unit 12 - Lesson 1	Unit 12 - Lesson 3	Unit 12 - Reference