Total English - Elementary - Unit 2 - Lesson 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Lesson 3 in the Total English Elementary coursebook, such as "local", "diary", "modern", etc.

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Total English - Elementary
once [adverb]

for one single time

Ex: She called me once but never again .

a large store that we can go to and buy food, drinks and other things from

Ex: My father compares prices at different supermarkets to get the best deals .
local [adjective]

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

Ex: We decided to support local businesses by purchasing goods from nearby shops .
bag [noun]

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

Ex: I pack my lunch in a small bag before leaving for work .
book [noun]

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

Ex: My favorite book is a classic novel that has been passed down through generations .
camera [noun]

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

Ex:
diary [noun]

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

Ex: He found an old diary from his childhood , filled with memories and drawings that brought back nostalgia .

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

Ex:
laptop [noun]

a small computer that you can take with you wherever you go, and it sits on your lap or a table so you can use it

Ex: I need to charge my laptop ; the battery is running low .

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

Ex: Many people use their mobile phones for more than just calling ; they also access the internet and use various apps .

a small device used for listening to audio and MP3 files

Ex:
scarf [noun]

a piece of cloth, often worn around the neck or head, which can be shaped in a square, rectangular, or triangular form

Ex: They gave each guest a warm scarf as a souvenir from the snowy mountain resort .
shoe [noun]

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

Ex: I bought my little son 's first pair of shoes to help him learn to walk .
watch [noun]

a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket

Ex: I need to set my watch because it 's running a few minutes slow .
person [noun]

one human

Ex: The organization is committed to promoting equality and fairness for every person .
people [noun]

a group of humans

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

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: He apologized for the bad joke he made earlier .
big [adjective]

above average in size or extent

Ex: The city has a big park .
black [adjective]

having the color that is the darkest, like most crows

Ex: She has a black cat named Midnight who loves to cuddle .
blue [adjective]

having the color of the ocean or clear sky at daytime

Ex: The little boy 's favorite toy was a blue car .
brown [adjective]

having the color of chocolate ice cream

Ex: The dog 's fur was a soft brown shade , with hints of caramel .
good [adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: The movie was really good ; it made me laugh and cry .
green [adjective]

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

Ex: The highlighter he used was green and helped him study .
horrible [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or bad

Ex: The horrible smell coming from the garbage bin made it difficult to stay in the kitchen .
modern [adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: The documentary highlights modern life in urban areas around the world .
nice [adjective]

providing pleasure and enjoyment

Ex: They moved into a nice house with modern appliances .
old [adjective]

(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time

Ex: She visited an old castle and marveled at its medieval architecture .
old-fashioned [adjective]

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

Ex: Her grandmother 's old-fashioned dress , with its high collar and lace trim , reflected a bygone era of fashion .
pretty [adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

Ex: The little girl had a pretty smile that melted hearts .
red [adjective]

having the color of tomatoes or blood

Ex: She drew a red heart on the card , with words of love and appreciation .
small [adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight .
ugly [adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: She received an ugly haircut that she immediately regretted .
useful [adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: A reliable GPS navigation system is especially useful during road trips to unfamiliar destinations .
useless [adjective]

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

Ex: The expired medication was useless and had to be disposed of properly .
white [adjective]

having the color that is the lightest, like snow

Ex: The white snowflakes were falling softly from the sky during winter .
yellow [adjective]

having the color of lemons or the sun

Ex:
young [adjective]

still in the earlier stages of life

Ex: She is still young , with many dreams to fulfill .
clean [adjective]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: She used a clean sponge to wipe the kitchen counter .
to swim [verb]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: While I was swimming at the lake , I found a seashell .
gray [adjective]

having a color between white and black, like most koalas or dolphins

Ex: The cat 's fur was gray and he had bright green eyes .