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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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Total English - Elementary
family
family
[noun]

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

Ex: Family is important to me because they support me when I need it. 
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father
father
[noun]

a child's male parent

Ex: As a father, he takes great joy in spending quality time with his children and creating lasting memories. 
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mother
mother
[noun]

a child's female parent

Ex: Mothers play a vital role in nurturing and shaping their children's lives. 
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husband
husband
[noun]

the man you are officially married to

Ex: As a loving husband, he surprises his wife with romantic gestures on special occasions. 
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wife
wife
[noun]

the lady you are officially married to

Ex: As a devoted wife, she takes care of the household chores and ensures a comfortable home for her family. 
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son
son
[noun]

a person's male child

Ex: John is a loving father who takes great pride in raising his two sons. 
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daughter
daughter
[noun]

a person's female child

Ex: Emily couldn't wait to meet her newborn daughter and hold her in her arms for the first time. 
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brother
brother
[noun]

a man who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: Emily's brother likes to play video games and watch sports on TV. 
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sister
sister
[noun]

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: My dad has two sisters, both of whom are older than him. 
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uncle
uncle
[noun]

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

Ex: His uncle is like a second father to him. 
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aunt
aunt
[noun]

the sister of one's mother or father, or the wife of one's uncle or aunt

Ex: My aunt lives in a small town near Boston. 
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nephew
nephew
[noun]

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

Ex: I bought a toy for my nephew's birthday. 
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niece
niece
[noun]

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

Ex: He loves spending time with his niece, teaching her how to play guitar. 
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grandfather

the father of a person's mother or father

Ex: Emma visits her grandfather every Sunday. 
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grandmother

the mother of a person's mother or father

Ex: My grandmother lives in a small town near Boston. 
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stepbrother

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

Ex: My stepbrother and I get along well, even though we come from different families. 
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sister-in-law

the person who is the sister of one's spouse

Ex: She has a close relationship with her sister-in-law, often confiding in her like a sister. 
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child
child
[noun]

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

Ex: As parents, we should prioritize the well-being and safety of our children at all times. 
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cousin
cousin
[noun]

a child of one's aunt or uncle

Ex: Emma is spending the weekend with her cousin in Boston. 
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grandparent

someone who is our mom or dad's parent

Ex: Every Sunday, we have dinner at our grandparents' house. 
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parent
parent
[noun]

our mother or our father

Ex: As a single parent, she worked tirelessly to provide for her family and ensure their well-being. 
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actor
actor
[noun]

a person who performs a character in a movie, play, television program, or other dramatic production

Ex: Michael became an actor after studying drama in New York. 
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architect
architect
[noun]

a person whose job is to design buildings and often oversee their construction

Ex: Emma hired an architect to design her new house. 
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chef
chef
[noun]

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

Ex: The chef prepared a delicious five-course meal for the guests, showcasing his culinary skills. 
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computer programmer

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

Ex: The computer programmer developed an app for tracking fitness goals. 
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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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director
director
[noun]

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

Ex: He is working with a well-known director on his next film. 
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doctor
doctor
[noun]

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

Ex: I want to become a doctor so I can take care of people's health. 
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engineer
engineer
[noun]

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

Ex: An engineer's job is to apply scientific principles to solve engineering challenges. 
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farmer
farmer
[noun]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

Ex: He's a farmer known for his juicy watermelons. 
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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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sea captain

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

Ex: The sea captain navigated through the storm safely. 
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shop assistant

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

Ex: The shop assistant greeted customers with a warm smile as they entered the store. 
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student
student
[noun]

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

Ex: Can you introduce yourself to the new student in class? 
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teacher
teacher
[noun]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

Ex: I raised my hand to give an answer when the teacher asked a question. 
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producer
producer
[noun]

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

Ex: The producer secured the funding needed to start filming the movie. 
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retired
retired
[Adjective]

no longer working, typically because of old age

Ex: His father, a retired doctor, volunteers at the local clinic. 
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unemployed
unemployed
[Adjective]

without a paid job

Ex: Michael has been unemployed since the factory closed. 
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