a

about ·preposition (SUBJECT)

Definition: relating to a particular subject or person Level: A1

a

all ·determiner (EVERY ONE)

Definition: every person or thing in a group Level: A1

a

all right ·exclamation

Definition: used to agree to a suggestion or request Level: A1

a

and ·conjunction (ALSO)

Definition: used to join two words, phrases, parts of sentences or related statements together Level: A1

a

and ·conjunction (AFTER)

Definition: used to say that one thing happens after another thing Level: A1

a

answer ·noun (REACTION)

Definition: what you say or write back to someone who has asked you a question or spoken to you Level: A1

a

answer ·verb (REACT)

Definition: to speak or write back to someone who has asked you a question Level: A1

a

ask ·verb (QUESTION)

Definition: to say a question to someone which you want them to answer Level: A1

a

at ·preposition (E-MAIL ADDRESS)

Definition: the @ symbol, used in e-mail addresses to separate the name of a person, department, etc. from the name of the company Level: A1

b

because ·conjunction

Definition: used to give a reason for something Level: A1

b

but ·conjunction

Definition: used to introduce an added statement, usually something that is different from what you have said before Level: A1

b

bye ·exclamation

Definition: goodbye Level: A1

c

can ·modal verb (OFFER)

Definition: used in polite offers of help Level: A1

c

can ·modal verb (REQUEST)

Definition: used to request something Level: A1

c

cell phone ·noun

Definition: a telephone that you can carry everywhere with you Level: A1

c

check ·verb (MARK)

Definition: to put a mark by something written to show it is correct or has been done Level: A1

c

conversation ·noun

Definition: a talk between two or more people, usually an informal one Level: A1

c

cross ·noun (MARK)

Definition: a written mark (x), usually used to show where something is, or that something has not been written correctly Level: A1

d

dear ·adjective (IN LETTERS)

Definition: used at the beginning of a letter to greet the person you are writing to Level: A1

e

e-mail ·noun (SYSTEM)

Definition: the system for using computers to send messages over the Internet Level: A1

e

e-mail ·noun (MESSAGE)

Definition: a message or document sent electronically Level: A1

g

good ·adjective (PLEASED)

Definition: something you say when you are pleased about what someone has said Level: A1

g

good afternoon ·exclamation

Definition: something you say to someone when you meet them in the afternoon Level: A1

g

goodbye ·exclamation

Definition: something you say when you leave someone or when they leave you Level: A1

g

good evening ·exclamation

Definition: something you say to greet someone in the evening Level: A1

g

good morning ·exclamation

Definition: something you say to greet someone when you meet them in the morning Level: A1

g

good night ·exclamation

Definition: something you say when you leave someone or they leave you in the evening, or when you are going to bed Level: A1

h

hello ·exclamation (ON PHONE)

Definition: used to start a conversation on the phone Level: A1

h

hello ·exclamation (GREETING)

Definition: used to greet someone Level: A1

h

hi ·exclamation

Definition: hello Level: A1

i

invite ·verb (SOCIAL)

Definition: to ask someone to come to a social event or to spend time with you socially Level: A1

k

know ·verb (ASK FOR INFORMATION)

Definition: used to ask someone to tell you a piece of information Level: A1

l

language ·noun (ENGLISH/SPANISH/JAPANESE, ETC.)

Definition: a type of communication used by the people of a particular country or by a particular group of people Level: A1

l

letter ·noun (MESSAGE)

Definition: a written message that you send to someone, usually in the mail Level: A1

m

message ·noun (INFORMATION)

Definition: a piece of writing or spoken information that one person gives to another Level: A1

n

name ·noun (CALL)

Definition: the word or words that a person, thing or place is known by Level: A1

n

no ·adverb (NEGATIVE ANSWER)

Definition: something that you say in order to disagree, give a negative answer, or say that something is not true Level: A1

n

note ·noun (LETTER)

Definition: a short letter Level: A1

n

number ·noun (TELEPHONE)

Definition: a telephone number Level: A1

n

number ·noun (SHOWING SOMETHING)

Definition: a group of numbers that represents something Level: A1

o

oh ·exclamation (EXPRESS EMOTION)

Definition: used to express different emotions, such as surprise, disappointment and pleasure, often as a reaction to something someone has said Level: A1

o

oh ·exclamation (NEW IDEA)

Definition: introduces an idea that you have just thought of, or something that you have just remembered Level: A1

O

OK ·exclamation (AGREEING)

Definition: used when agreeing to do something or when allowing someone to do something Level: A1

o

or ·conjunction (POSSIBILITIES)

Definition: used between possibilities, or before the last in a list of possibilities Level: A1

p

pen ·noun

Definition: a long, thin object that you use to write or draw in ink Level: A1

p

pencil ·noun

Definition: a long, thin, wooden object with a black or colored point that you write or draw with Level: A1

p

phone ·noun

Definition: a piece of electronic equipment that you use to talk to someone who is in another place Level: A1

p

please ·exclamation

Definition: used to make a request more polite Level: A1

q

question ·noun (ASKING)

Definition: a sentence or phrase used to find out information Level: A1

r

read ·verb (WORDS)

Definition: to look at words and understand what they mean Level: A1

r

reading ·noun

Definition: the activity or skill of getting information from books, newspapers, etc. Level: A1

r

really ·adverb (VERY GREAT)

Definition: very or very much Level: A1

s

say ·verb (SPEAK)

Definition: to speak words Level: A1

s

see ·verb (MEET)

Definition: to meet or visit someone Level: A1

s

send ·verb (MAIL)

Definition: to arrange for something to go to or be delivered somewhere or to someone Level: A1

s

sentence ·noun (WORD GROUP)

Definition: a group of words, usually containing a verb, that expresses a complete idea Level: A1

s

sorry ·adjective (APOLOGY)

Definition: used to apologize for something you have done Level: A1

s

speak ·verb (SAY WORDS)

Definition: to say something using your voice Level: A1

s

speak ·verb (LANGUAGE)

Definition: to be able to talk in a language Level: A1

t

talk ·verb (SAY)

Definition: to say things to someone Level: A1

t

tell ·verb (SPEAK)

Definition: to say something to someone, usually giving them information Level: A1

t

thanks ·exclamation (THANK YOU)

Definition: thank you Level: A1

t

thank you ·exclamation (GRATEFUL)

Definition: used to tell someone that you are grateful because they have given you something, done something for you or made a polite remark Level: A1

v

very ·adverb (EMPHASIS)

Definition: used emphasize an adjective or adverb Level: A1

w

well ·exclamation (EXPRESSING DOUBT)

Definition: used at the beginning of a sentence to pause slightly or to express doubt or disagreement Level: A1

w

word ·noun (LANGUAGE UNIT)

Definition: a group of letters or sounds that mean something, or a single letter or sound that means something Level: A1

w

write ·verb (PRODUCE)

Definition: to produce letters, words or numbers on a surface or computer Level: A1

w

writing ·noun (SKILL)

Definition: the skill or activity of producing words on a surface Level: A1

y

yes ·adverb (AGREE)

Definition: used to agree with something, or to give a positive answer Level: A1

y

yes ·adverb (ANSWER)

Definition: used to show that you are listening to someone, or that you are ready to listen and to give them an answer or information Level: A1