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VOCABULARY TO STUDY
1. YOUR LIFE.
Greetings http://www.learnenglish.de/basics/greetings.htm
Everyday Greetings
"Good morning."
"Good afternoon."
"Good evening."
"Goodbye."
+ "Good night."
+ "Good night."
Special Greetings
"Happy Christmas." or "Merry Christmas."
00.01 - 1st January "Happy New Year!"
"Happy Easter."
or etc....
"Good Luck!"
or etc...
"Congratulations!" or "Well done!"
"Get well soon."
Shaking Hands
When meeting someone formally for the first time, we
shake their hand and say "How do you do?" or "Pleased
to meet you."
"How do you do?" isn't really a question, it just means
"Hello".
When young people meet informally they sometimes say
"Give me five!" and slap their hands together (high five).
Generally we do not shake hands with people we know
well.
Naturally speaking
You say hello, and I say goodbye!
Follow the dialogue.
Mr Bean meets Mrs Breuer, one of his students, and her husband in the street.
Mr Bean: Good morning, Mrs Breuer.
Mrs Breuer: Good morning, Mr Bean. How are you?
Mr Bean: I'm fine thanks, and you?
Mrs Breuer: Not too bad. Mr Bean, this is my husband Michael, Michael this is Mr
Bean my English teacher.
Mr Breuer: Pleased to meet you.
Mr Bean: Pleased to meet you too. Are you from Germany, Mr Breuer?
Mr Breuer: Yes, East Germany, from Dresden. And you, are you from London?
Mr Bean: No, I'm from Derby, but I live in London now.
Mrs Breuer: Well, goodbye Mr Bean, it was nice to see you.
Mr Bean: Yes, goodbye.
Formal to Informal Greetings and Introductions
First meetings
Formal Introducing
yourself
Introducing
others
Responding to an
introduction
On Leaving
How do
you do?
My name
is Mrs
Hand.
Mrs Hand,
may I
introduce
my boss,
Mr Smith.
Pleasedto
meet
you Mrs
Hand.
Goodbye. It's
a pleasure to
have met
you.
Hello,
Lynne
Hand. I'm
the
owner of
this web
site.
Lynne, I'd
like you to
meet
John
Smith, our
salesman.
John, this
is Lynne
Hand.
Pleased to
meet you
Lynne.
Goodbye.
Nice to have
met you.
Lynne
Hand.
Lynne,
meet
John, my
husband.
John, this
is my
teacher
Lynne.
Hi, Lynne.
How are
you?
Bye. It was
nice to meet
you.
Informal
Subsequent meetings
Formal Possible Greetings Possible responses
Hello, Mrs Hand. It's
nice to see you again.
What a pleasant surprise!
How are you? It's been a
while.
Good morning Mrs Hand.
How are you today?
I'm very well thank you. And
you?
Good afternoon, Mrs Hand.
It's good to see you.
Thank you. It's nice to see
you too. How are you?
Hello Lynne. How are you
doing?
Fine thanks. What's new with
you?
Hi, Lynne! How's it going? Not too bad, busy as ever.
Hi, Lynne. How are things? Oh fine. You know how it is.
Informal
!Note - on first meeting say, "It's nice to meet you", and when departing "It was nice to
meet you".
For future meetings say, "It's nice to see you again", and when departing, "It was nice to
see you again."
Numbers and phone numbers http://www.learnenglish.de/basics/numbers.htm , http://www.learnenglish.de/telephone/phonephrases.htm no sepuede ver
Countries and nationalities http://www.manythings.org/vocabulary/lists/2/words.php?f=countries_nationalities ,
http://www.learnenglish.de/basics/nationalities.htm
Note - in English all countries and adjectives describing the products, people or
services from that country are proper nounsand as such start with a CAPITAL
LETTER.
For example: Ireland - Irish, Belgium - Belgian
Country Nationality Official Language(s)
Australia Australian English
Austria Austrian Austrian
Belgium Belgium French or Flemish
Brazil Brazilian Portugese
Britain British English
Canada Canadian English or French
China Chinese Mandarin
Denmark Danish Danish
Egypt Egyptian Arabic
England English English
Finland Finnish Finnish
France French French
Germany German German
Greece Greek Greek
Hungary Hungarian Hungarian
Italy Italian Italian
Japan Japanese Japanese
Korea Korean Korean
Mexico Mexican Spanish
Northern Ireland Irish English
Poland Polish Polish
Portugal Portugese Portugese
Russia Russian Russian
Scotland Scottish English or Gaelic
South Africa South African
Afrikaans
English
IsiNdebele
IsiXhosa
IsiZulu
Northern Sotho (Sepedi)
Sesotho
Setswana
SiSwati
Tshivenda
Xitsonga
Southern Ireland Irish English
Spain Spanish Spanish
Sweden Swedish Swedish
Switzerland Swiss French / German / Italian
The Netherlands Dutch Dutch
Turkey Turkish Turkish
The UK British English
The USA American English
Wales Welsh English or Welsh
!Note - the Capital City of a country is the most important town or city of a
country and it is usually the seat of government and administrative centre, the place
where the leaders of a country or state meet and work.
Country Capital City
Australia Canberra
Austria Vienna
Belgium Brussels
Brazil Brasilia
Britain London
Canada Ottawa
China Beijing
Denmark Copenhagen
Egypt Cairo
England London
Finland Helsinki
France Paris
Germany Berlin
Greece Athens
Hungary Budapest
Ireland (Northern) Belfast (regional capital)
Ireland (Southern) Dublin
Italy Rome
Japan Tokyo
Korea Seoul
Mexico Mexico City
Nothern Ireland Belfast
Poland Warsaw
Portugal Lisbon
Russia Moscow
Scotland Edingurgh (regional capital)
South Africa Cape Town
Southern Ireland Dublin
Spain Madrid
Sweden Stockholm
Switzerland Bern
The Netherlands Amsterdam
Turkey Ankara
The USA Washington
Wales Cardiff (regional capital)
Test yourself:-
Flags when describing the flag of a particular country you use the adjective that
describes nationality.
Country Description The Flag
Australia The Australian flag
Austria The Austrian flag
Belgium The Belgium flag
Brazil The Brazilian flag
Canada The Canadian flag
China The Chinese flag
Denmark The Danish flag
Egypt The Egyptian flag
England The English Flag
Finland The Finnish flag
France The French flag
Germany The German flag
Greece The Greek flag
Hungary The Hungarian flag
Ireland The Irish flag
Italy The Italian flag
Japan The Japanese flag
Mexico The Mexican flag
Poland The Polish flag
Portugal The Portugese flag
Russia The Russian flag
Scotland The Scottish flag
South Africa The South African flag
Spain The Spanish flag
Sweden The Swedish flag
Switzerland The Swiss flag
The Netherlands The Dutch flag
Turkey The Turkish flag
The UK The Union Flag
The USA The American flag
Wales The Welsh flag
Now test your knowledge of the capital cities of the world.
Families http://www.saberingles.com.ar/lists/family.html
THE FAMILY
aunt tía
boyfriend novio
brother hermano
brother-in-law cuñado
cousin primo/a
dad pá
daddy papi
daughter hija
daughter-in-law nuera
father padre
father-in-law suegro
girlfriend novia
godfather padrino
godmother madrina
grandad abuelito, "abue"
grandchildren nietos
granddaughter nieta
grandfather abuelo
grandma abuelita, "abue"
grandmother abuela
grandpa abuelito, "abue"
grandparents abuelos
grandson nieto
great-grandfather bisabuelo
great-grandmother bisabuela
husband esposo, marido
mother madre
mother-in-law suegra
mom má
mum má
mummy mami
nephew sobrino
niece sobrina
parents padres
sibling hermano/a
sister hermana
sister-in-law cuñada
son hijo
son-in-law yerno
stepdaughter hijastra
stepmother madrastra
stepfather padrastro
stepson hijastro
uncle tío
wife esposa, mujer
firstborn primogénito
oldest el/la mayor
youngest el/la menor
the baby of the family el benjamín de la familia
twins gemelos
adopted adoptado
orphan huérfano/a
relative pariente
acquaintance conocido
generation generación
ancestors antepasados
descendants descendientes
Jobs http://www.learnenglish.de/vocabulary/jobs.htm
Useful Vocabulary
Double click on any word to listen to the pronunciation. (Allow popups).
accountant(s) baker(s) barber(s)
barman (barmen) builder(s) butcher(s)
carpenter(s) cashier(s) chambermaid(s)
chef(s) cleaner(s) dentist(s)
doctor(s) electrician(s) engineer(s)
fireman (firemen) fishmonger(s) flight attendant(s)
hairdresser(s) judge(s) lawyer(s)
nurse(s) optician(s) painter(s)
photographer(s) plumber(s) policeman (policemen)
porter(s)post[wo]man
(post[wo]men)receptionist(s)
reporter(s) sales assistant(s) sales representative(s)
scientist(s) secretary (secretaries) surgeon(s)
tailor(s) teacher(s) technician(s)
vet(s) waiter(s) welder(s)
Pronunciation - Click here
Build Up
Work - What do they do? Where do they work?
Job What do they do? Where do they work?
AccountantsLook after the finances in an
organisastion.They work in an office.
Bakers Bake bread. They work in a bakery.
BarbersShave men's beards and cut
men's hair.They work in a barbers.
Barmen/women Serve drinks. They work in a bar, pub
or restaurant.
Butchers Prepare and sell meat. They work in a butchers.
Chambermaids Clean and tidy rooms. They work in a hotel.
Chefs Prepare and cook food. They work in a kitchen.
Dentists Look after people's teeth. They work in a dentists.
Doctors Look after people's health.They work in a hospital or
surgery.
Fishmongers Prepare and sell fish.They work in a
fishmongers.
Flight attendants Look after passengers. They work in an airplane.
Hair dressers Cut and style people's hair. They work in a hair salon.
Judges Judge and sentence people. They work in a law court.
Lawyers Defend and prosecute people.They work in a law court
and in a lawyers office.
Nurses Look after patients .They work in a hospital or
doctor's surgery.
Opticians Look after people's eye sight.They work in an
opticians.
PortersCarry other people's bags and
luggage.
They work in a hotel or
train station.
Receptionists Meet and greet visitors. They work in reception.
Sales AssistantsSell goods and look after
customers.They work in a shop.
SecretariesArrange appointments, type
letters and organise meetings.They work in an office.
Surgeons Operate on people who are sick. They work in a hospital.
TailorsDesign, make, alter or repair
garments,
They work in factories
and shops.
Teachers Teach people. They work in a school.
TechniciansOrganise and repair technical
equipment.They work everywhere!
Vets Look after people's animals.They work in a veterinary
surgery or vets.
Waiters/Waitresses Serve people food and drink.They work in a
restaurant.
Welders Weld metal to make things.They work in factories
and construction.
Leaving or Losing your job
There are many different ways to express leaving or losing a job.
To Leave Your Job:-
To resign | To quit | To leave your job = to give up a job or position by telling your employer
that you are leaving.
To retire = to leave your job or stop working because of old age or ill health.
To Lose Your Job:-
To be dismissed | To be fired | To get fired | To be sacked | To get the sack | To get the
chop | To get your P45 | To lose your job = to be asked to leave a job, usually because you
have done something wrong or badly, or sometimes as a way of saving the cost of
employing you.
To be made redundant = to lose your job because your employer no longer needs you.
Naturally Speaking
These are the most common questions asked in a normal interview with some ideas of how
to prepare an answer:-
Tell me about
yourself.
This does not mean "Give me your life story". It's your chance to
give an overall impression of who you are. Research the company
to get an idea of the skills and experience they're looking for, work
those into your response. Make sure you concentrate on who you
are, your work experience, and relate everything to show that you
would be a great candidate for the position.
What were your
main
responsibilities in
your last job?
Be specific and positive about what you did in your current /
previous job. Try to relate them to the job you are being
interviewed for.
What is your
biggest
accomplishment?Give an example that relates to the job you are interviewing for.
What are your
greatest strengths /
weaknesses?
Your ability to work well under pressure, prioritizing skills, problem-
solving skills, professional expertise, leadership skills, team spirit.
Be prepared to give real life examples.
Be honest about a specific weakness, but show what you are doing
to overcome it.
Why do you want to
work for this
company?
Be positive. Research the organisation and relate what they offer to
your long-term ambitions.
Why do you want to
leavel your current
job?
Or
Why did you leave
your last job?
Never say anything bad about your previous employers. Think
about leaving for a positive reason.
When can you
start?
Straight away.
I need to give x weeks notice.
Do you have any
questions.
Yes. Prepare several questions before the interview. You could ask
about career / development / training opportunities. Be sure to ask
when they'll make their decision.
Dialogue
John has a job interview for a Saturday job
Interviewer: So, you've applied for the Saturday position, right?
John: Yes, I have.
Interviewer: Can you tell me what made you reply to our advertisement?
John:Well, I was looking for a part-time job to help me through college. And I think
that I'd be really good at this kind of work.
Interviewer: Do you know exactly what you would be doing as a shop assistant?
John:Well I imagine I would be helping customers, keeping a check on the
supplies in the store, and preparing the shop for business.
Interviewer:
That about covers it, you would also be responsible for keeping the front of
the store tidy. What sort of student do you regard yourself as . . . did you
enjoy studying while you were at school?
John:I suppose I'm a reasonable student. I passed all my exams and I enjoy
studying subjects that interest me.
Interviewer: Have you any previous work experience?
John: Yes. I worked part-time at a take-away in the summer holidays.
Interviewer: Now, do you have any questions you'd like to ask me about the position?
John: Yes. Could you tell me what hours I'd have to work?
Interviewer: We open at 9.00, but you would be expected to arrive at 8.30 and we close at
6.00 pm. You would be able to leave then.
I think I have asked you everything I wanted to. Thank you for coming along
to the interview.
John: Thank you. When will I know if I have been successful?
Interviewer: We'll be making our decision next Monday, we'll give you a call.
Games and Tests for this Vocabulary Unit
All these games and tests open in a new window.
Crossword
Dictation and Spelling Test
Hangman
Reading and Comprehension
Rumble in the Jumble - Jobs and Work
Vocabulary Test
Word Search
2. ACTIVITIES
The time http://www.learnenglish.de/basics/time.htm
Learn to talk about time and ask the time in English (requires Real Player).
On the
hour
Past / to
the hourPrepositions
What to
say
Work
Time
Writing the
time
Time
Idioms
Time (1)
When it's "on the hour" we say "o'clock". But only when it's on the hour.
Twelve o'clock Six o'clock
One o'clock Seven o'clock
Two o'clock Eight o'clock
Three o'clock Nine o'clock
Four o'clock Ten o'clock
Five o'clock Eleven o'clock
Because it can be difficult to say whether 12 o'clock is during the day or the night, we use
two special terms.
00:00 and 24:00 = Twelve
midnight (or midnight)
12:00 = Twelve
noon (or noon)
Time (2)
In five minute increments, when it's past the hour (up to 30 minutes past) we say "past".
When it's before the hour (after 30 minutes past) we say "to".
There are 60 minutes in an hour.
30 minutes is half an hour, we say "half past" or "thirty".
15 minutes is quarter of an hour, we say "quarter past" or "fifteen" or "quarter to" or "forty-
five".
Twelve o'clock
Twelve fifteen
or
Quarter past twelve
Twelve thirty
or
Half past twelve
We never say "half to".
Twelve forty-five
or
Quarter to one
At other "odd" times, when we want to be accurate, we add the word "minute(s)":-
It's twenty-eight minutes
to twelve.
It's one minute
past three.
If you want to avoid trying to remember when to use "minutes" and
when not to just say "nearly" or "just turned".
It's just turned half past
eleven.
It's nearly
three o'clock.
Prepositions used with time
At a
point in
time
In a
length of
time
"When
shall we
meet?
"Let's
meetat12.30."
"It's
12.45,
when will
you be
ready?
"I'll see
youin an
hour,atabout
1.45."
Naturally speaking
Digital clocks often show the time this way using the 24-hour-clock, only the police
and the military actually speak using the 24 hour clock:-
If it's before noon we tend to
say "in the morning".
If it's after noon we say "in
the afternoon".If it's late we say "at night".
07:0
0
It's seven o'clock in the
morning
14:0
0
It's two o'clock in the
afternoon
22:0
0
It's ten o'clock at night
15 minutes past the hour is
quarter past:
07:1
5
It's quarter past seven in the
morning
14:1
5
It's quarter past two in the
afternoon
22:1
5
It's quarter past ten at night
30 minutes past the hour is
half past:
07:3
0
It's half past seven in the
morning
14:3
0
It's half past two in the
afternoon
22:3
0
It's half past ten at night
45 minutes past the hour is
quarter to:
07:4
5
It's quarter to eight in the
morning
14:4
5
It's quarter to three in the
afternoon
22:4
5
It's quarter to eleven at
night
How to ask the time in English.
o Excuse me . What
time is it, please?
It's exactly eight o'clock.
or
It's eight.
o Excuse me . Do you
have the time,
please?
It's half past twelve.
or
It's twelve thirty.
o Excuse me . Could
you tell me the time,
please?
It's about half past eleven.
or
It's aroundeleven thirty.
Work time
There are some common words and phrases that we use to describe the hours we work.
At work in the UK we talk about starting time and leaving time.
9-to-5 is a phrase used to describe a conventional and possibly tedious job. Negatively
used, it connotes a tedious or unremarkable occupation, the idea being that, because the
job is so boring, the workplace shuts down outside of required hours. The phrase also
indicates that a person is an employee, usually in a large company, rather than self-
employed. More neutrally, it connotes a job with stable hours and low career risk, but still a
position of subordinate employment.
Overtime is the time we work in addition to what is normal. Overtime is either paid, or
unpaid.
Full time (full-time) is the term we use to describe the whole of someone's available
working time, typically 40 hours in a week, but the European Union's working time directive
imposes a 48 hour maximum working week that applies to every member state except here
in the United Kingdom (which has an opt-out meaning that UK-based employees may work
longer than 48 hours if they wish, but they cannot be forced to do so).
Part time (part-time) is the term we use to describe employment with fewer hours per week
than a full-time job.
Time off is the term we use to describe time for rest or recreation away from one's usual
work or studies.
Time in lieu refers to taking time off instead of, or in addition to, receiving pay for overtime
worked or working on public or bank holidays.
Check these time idioms too.
Writing the time
morning00:01 -
11:59
a.m. - stands for Ante Meridiem (the time
between midnight and noon)
00:01 hrs -
12:00
noon or midday 12:00
p.m. - stands for Post Meridian (after noon)12:01 -
24:00 hrs
afternoon12:01 -
18:00
evening18:01 -
22:00
night 22:01 -
24:00
midnight24:00 /
00:00
There are 24 hours in a day, but only the military, police and computer programmers use
the 24-hour clock. When writing or speaking generally we tend to use the 12-hour clock.
The 24 hours of the day are divided into two periods called a.m. (Latin "ante meridiem" |
English: "before mid day") and p.m. (Latin "post meridiem" | English: "after mid day").
The way people write the time varies. I prefer a.m. and p.m.
Choose from the following styles or use what your English teacher tells you to and stick to
it:-
a.m. p.m.
am pm
AM PM
A.M. P.M.
Some people (myself included) use a dot as the separator: 2.30 pm.
Some people use a colon as the separator: 2:30 pm. The colon is usually used with the 24-
hour clock: 14:30.
When you are writing the time decide whether to write it using numerals or words, and stick
to that.
Holidays and daily routines http://www.aulafacil.com/First/Lecciones/Lecc1-V.htm
Lección 1ª (cont.): Vocabulary
Holidays (las vacaciones)
A holidaymaker: un veraneante
A festival: una fiesta
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Fortnight: quince días
Easter: Pascuas
Holy Week: Semana Santa
Christmas: Navidad
Abroad: en el extranjero
Beach: la playa
Coast: la costa
Sunglasses: las gafas de sol
In the open air: al aire libre
Isolated: aislado
A trip: una excursión
Souvenir: el recuerdo
Travel agency: una agencia de viajes
Tourist office: una oficina de turismo
A brochure: un folleto
A plan: un plano
Climate: el clima
Atmosphere: el ambiente
Wave: la ola
Sand: la arena
Sandy: arenoso
Tide: la marea
Light-house: el faro
Entertainment: la distracción
Season: la temporada
To go on holiday: ir de vacaciones
To relax: relajarse
To enjoy oneself: divertirse
To have a good time: pasarlo bien
To have a bad time: pasarlo mal
To go camping: hacer camping
To take a photo: sacar una foto
To have a snack: merendar
To sunbathe: tomar el sol
To get a suntan: broncearse
To rent: alquilar
To remember: acordarse / recordar
To forget: olvidar
Leccion 1
EJERCICIOS
Indique el tiempo "past simple" de los verbos entre paréntesis.
1.
- I ________ very long hours (Work)
2. I ________ to London in 1920 (Go)
3. My mother ________ ill when I was 12 years old (Be)
4. I ________ work at 09:00 am and I finished at 19:00 pm (Start)
5. In the 1920s I ________ my summer holiday in Scotland (Spend)
6. He ________ me just last month (Visit)
7. Last night I ________ Lord of the Rings at the cinema (See)
8. My grandfather ________ last year (Retire)
Leccion 2
Lección 2ª: Listening
Read the following questions carefully. Then listen to the speaker and fill in the questions. You may listen to the speaker a maximum of three times.
Robots - The Future
They have been around for years. They come in all shapes and sizes. When they were first invented nobody knew their importance. But, how soon will it be before they are so intelligent that they take over jobs which only human
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beings can do, such as, treating patients or constructing houses? You may wonder what I am talking about…..well, I am talking about robots.
If we examine the possible advantages that robots could offer us in the future, we see that there are numerous. Just imagine if there was a robot that could carry out all of the housework, drive you about, prepare your food and build houses. How would your life be? I bet millions of people would say, "just perfect". Having a robot to do all these things would undoubtedly save a lot of time and money.
However, there are, of course, some disadvantages. I can envisage that in the future, possessing a robot will be very expensive, and perhaps only those elitists will be able to afford them. Something that might worry me a little, would be, 'what if the robot began to malfunction and started to destroy things?' I am sure that in the future, just as there may be robots that are good and helpful, there are also going to be those that are bad and made to kill. This is something extremely important to bear in mind.
I think I can conclude by saying that although having a robot in the future could be extremely useful, I personally see more disadvantages than advantages. I am happy with my life at the moment even if I have to do my own ironing and cooking!
------ ooo O ooo ------
According to the speaker:
What jobs might robots be able to do in the future?
What are the advantages of having a robot?
What are the main disadvantages?
What concerns the speaker?
How does the speaker conclude?
Everyday objects, colors, some adjectives http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5iFK6nlFcl8#!
Video
3. FREE TIME
Basic leisure activities http://theenglishspace.com/vocabulary/free-time.html
Free Time and Leisure Activities Vocabulary
In this section you will find vocabulary about free time and leisure activities. The vocabulary lists are sorted into two levels, beginners and intermediate. Choose the level you feel is best for you.
Beginners
Free time activities A day at the beach At the snow At the park Having a picnic
Intermediate
Camping and hiking Having a tea party Things at the seaside Gardening Hobbies Musical instruments
Free Time Activities
go camping go fishing go for a bike ride go for a walk go out for a drink go out for dinner go shopping go to a concert go to a party go to the beach go to the cinema go to the park listen to music play computer games play sport read surf the Internet visit a museum visit an art gallery visit friends watch a movie watch a sporting match watch sport on TV
watch TV
A Day at the Beach
beach ball beach towel beach umbrella bucket cooler flippers, fins float frisbee goggles hat snorkel spade sunglasses sunscreen, sun cream surf board swimming cap swimming costume swimming trunks
At the Snow
chair lift chalet gloves, mittens gondola hat ice skates mountain scarf ski goggles ski instructor ski pass, lift pass ski resort ski run ski suit skis snow boots snow man snow mobile snowboard toboggan
At the Park
barbecue bins birds cycle track
drinking fountain, bubbler ducks fence flowers fountain gardens grass lake path pavilion picnic table plants playground public toilet statue trees
Having a Picnic
ball cooler, esky cups cutlery drinks food frisbee picnic area, park picnic basket, picnic hamper plates rug, blanket thermos umbrella
Camping and Hiking
backpack, rucksack compass cooler folding chairs folding table gas bottle guy ropes hiking boots inflatable mattress lantern map portable stove sleeping bag sleeping roll Swiss army knife tarpaulin tent tent pegs
tent poles torch
Having a Tea Party
biscuits cake fork cake server cake stand cakes coffee cup coffee pot dessert plate hot chocolate, hot cocoa milk jug, creamer pastries platter sandwiches saucer serviette, napkin sugar bowl tarts tea cup tea pot teaspoon
Things at the Seaside
anemone beach flags crabs driftwood fish jellyfish lifeguard tower lighthouse limpets ocean pool rock pools sand sand dunes sea snail sea, ocean seagull seaweed shells starfish waves
Gardening
digging
fertiliser fork garden bed gloves grow irrigation mulch pesticide planting plants pot potting mix prune seedlings seeds shears soil spade watering watering can wheelbarrow
Hobbies
coin collecting computer games cooking drawing fishing gardening hiking knitting model making musical instrument painting photography scrapbooking sewing singing sport stamp collecting tapestry wood working writing accordion banjo cello clarinet cymbal drum flute French horn guitar
harp keyboard organ piano recorder saxophone trombone trumpet tuba violin xylophone
Sports, games and activities http://www.learnenglish.de/vocabulary/sport.htm
Useful Vocabulary
Common Sports
Archery Badminton Cricket Cycling
Darts Football Golf Horse Racing
Snooker Squash Table
TennisTennis
Contact Sports
Boxing Judo Rugby Wrestling
Water Sports
Angling Canoeing Kayaking
Rowing Sailing Water Skiing
Winter Sports
Curling Ice Skating Skiing
Less Usual Sports
Croquet Fencing Hockey
Lacrosse Polo Skeet
Build Up
How do you play / do some of these sports?
Badminton
A racquet sport played by either two players (singles) or two pairs (doubles).
Played on a court divided by a net with racquets and a shuttlecock. You play a
game of badminton. /th>
Cricket
A teamgame, usually played outdoors, on a cricket pitch, with a bat, a cricket ball,
and stumps, There are11 players on each team. You play a cricket match.
Darts
Darts is played by two players. Darts are thrown at a dart board. You play a game of
darts or a darts match.
Football
A team sport, usually played outdoors, on a football pitch, with a round football, a
goal, with two teams of 11 players, and a goalie. You play a game of football or a
football match.
Golf
Usually played by individuals, golf is played on a golf course, using several types
of golf clubs and a golf ball. You play a game of golf or a round of golf.
Rugby
A team sport, played outdoors, on a rugby pitch, with an oval rugby ball, and two
teams of 15 players. You play a game of rugby or a rugby match.
Tennis
A racquet sport played by either two players (singles) or two pairs (doubles).
Played on a court divided by a net with racquets and a tennis ball. You play a game
of tennis or a tennis match.
Naturally Speaking
Making enquiries Making enquiries
Buying a ticket to a sporting event:
I`d like four tickets please.
o Would you like front row
seats?
That sounds great, but how
much do they cost?
o They`re £30 each.
Oh that's fine. I`d like to reserve
four front-row seats for this
Saturday`s match.
o Ok, that`ll be £120.
Here you go.
o Thank you. Here are
your tickets.
Questions about sporting events
How much are the tickets?
Who`s playing today?
Who`s winning?
What`s the score?
How much time is left in the
game?
Which half are we in?
Do you think this game will be a
draw?
Do you think this team will go to
the finals?
Do you think your team will be
relegated / promoted this year?
(Ref: Football)
What's your handicap? (Ref:
Golf.)
Dialogue
Mr Smith is discussing the football with his wife.
Sport - Conversation
Mr. Smith: I`ve been thinking about exchanging our football tickets. Instead of going to
Friday's game, I think we should go on Saturday. Then, John and his friend
Mark could come with us because they wouldn`t have school the next day.
What do you think?
Mrs Smith : I think that`s a great idea. I didn`t really like the idea of keeping John out of
school just to got to a football match.
Mr Smith: I know. So, shall we swap them?
Mrs Smith: Well, first, let me check with Mark`s parents to see if he`s free on Saturday.
Mr Smith: OK, go for it!
Mrs Smith:
(Dials the phone)
Hello Mark. It`s Joan, Joan Smith, John`s mother. I was wondering are you
free this Saturday? And if you are would you like to come to the match with
us?
Mark:Yes, I'm free and I'd love to, but I'll have to check with my parents.
(Pause)
Yes, they say it`s fine. I can go. Could you give me a lift though?
Mrs Smith:That`s great! John will be glad, and of course we can pick you up. How does
2pm sound?
Mark: Sounds great. I`ll look forward to it.
Mrs Smith: OK, we`ll see you on Saturday and John will see you at school tomorrow.
Mark: .OK, thanks Mrs. Smith. I can`t wait!
Mrs Smith:
OK Mark, we`ll see you then. Have a good evening, give my regards to your
mum and dad.
(Hangs up the phone)
Mr Smith: So, is he coming?
Mrs Smith: Yes. Let`s go and change those Friday tickets.
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Games and Tests for this Vocabulary Unit
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Crossword
Dictation and Spelling Test
Sport Quiz - Cricket
Reading Comprehension - Unusual Sports
Flashcards - for the most popular sports
4. FOOD http://www.learnenglish.de/flashcards/fruit.html , http://www.learnenglish.de/vocabulary/foodveg.htm,
Vegetables
potato (potatoes) cucumber(s) pepper(s)
onion(s) olive(s) mushroom(s)
lettuce cauliflower(s) garlic
courgette(s) sweetcorn carrot(s)
cabbage(s) broccoli pea(s)
http://www.learnenglish.de/vocabulary/foodother.htm
ther Food
white bread brown bread bread roll(s)
spaghetti
(A type of pasta.)pasta rice
egg(s)
(Eggs come
from chickens.)
pizza(s) pie(s)
cake(s)
cheese
(Cheese comes
from cows.)
doughnut(s)
marmite sugar custard
margarine biscuit(s) jam
butter
(Butter comes
from cows.)
pepper salt
honey
(Honey comes
from bees.)
flour
(Flour comes
from wheat.)