English for Everyone 1

apartment block
My friend lives in a large aparment block in the city center.

Large building containing many apartments or flats.

attic
We keep our old Christmas decorations in the attic.

Room or space found directly below the roof of a house, often used for storage.

block
Walk down two blocks and the library will be on your right.

Distance along a street between two intersecting streets.

bowl
She put the soup in a bowl.

Round, open container used for holding food or liquids.

brother-in-law
I went fishing with my brother-in-law yesterday.

The brother of your husband or wife or the husbands of your sister.

carry
She carried the heavy box up the stairs.

To hold and transport something.

climb
The cat climbed the tree to escape the dog.

To move upwards or ascend, often using hands and feet.

countryside
She loves spending weekends in the countryside where it’s peaceful.

Areas outside cities or towns, often with farms, fields and nature.

dawn
We woke up at dawn to see the sunrise.

Time of day when the sun starts to rise and it begins to get light.

do the gardening
He spends his weekends doing the gardening to keep his yard beautiful.

To take care of plants and the area around your house.

does it fit?
“Does it fit?” the customer asked the shop assistant about the jacket.

Phrase used when asking if something is the correct size, particularly in the context of clothing.

dusk
The streetlights came on at dusk.

Time of day when the sun starts to set and it begins to get dark.

evening
We like to relax in the evening after work.

Time of day between when the sun sets and it becomes completely dark (night).

field/pitch
The players ran across the field/pitch during the match.

A large open area where sports like soccer or rugby are played.

garage
He parked his car in the garage.

Part of or a separate building associated with a house, used for storing a car.

go out for a meal
Let’s go out for a meal tonight to celebrate your birthday.

To eat at a restaurant instead of at home.

go past
Go past the bank, and the library is next to it.

To continue moving beyond a particular point.

go sightseeing
They went sightseeing in Paris and saw the Eiffel Tower.

To visit famous or interesting places as a tourist.

go straight ahead
Go straight ahead and you will see the shop on your left.

To continue moving forward in the direction you are facing without turning.

golf club
He chose a different golf club to make a better shot.

A long stick used to hit a golf ball.

golf course
The tournament was held at a famous golf course.

A large area with grass, hills, and holes designed for playing golf.

guinea pig
We have a guinea pig named Patches.

Small, furry pet that is often kept in a cage.

hill
We climbed up the hill to enjoy the view.

A raised area of land that is smaller than a mountain.

hit
He used a bat to hit the ball.

To strike something eith force, often with the hand or an object.

intersection/crossroad
Turn left at the intersection. Be careful when you drive through the crossroads.

Place where two or more roads meet or cross each other.

kettle
Would you like a cup of tea? The kettle has just boiled.

Container used with a spout for boiling water.

kick
He will kick the soccer ball towards the goal.

To hit someone or something with the foot.

knit
My grandmother loves to knit scarves during the winter.

To create fabric by interlocking loop of yarn with knitting needles.

lift
He lifted the weights at the gym to build muscle.

To raise something upwards.

long sleeves
She is wearing a blouse with long sleeves.

Sleeves that cover the entire arm, from shoulder to the wrist.

nephew
Beto is my father’s nephew.

The son of your brother or sister.

niece
Fatima is my father’s niece.

The daughter of your brother or sister.

on the corner
The cafe is on the corner of Oak Street and Pine Avenue.

Located at the place where two streets meet.

on your left/right
Go straight ahead and you will see the shop on your left.
The cinema will be on the right after you turn

Something is located on your right-hand side or your left-hand side when you are moving in a particular direction or facing a certain way.

opposite
The bus stop is opposite the supermarket.

Being situated directly across from someone or something else.

purse
She put her keys in her purse.

Type of possession that people carry, likely to hold money and other personal items.

roller-skating
She enjoys skating at the weekend.

Recreational activity or sport where you move around on surfaces using roller skates.

sailing
Sam likes to go sailing on Sundays.

Activity where you move across water in a boat that is powered by the wind.

sand
The children built a castle out of sand at the beach.

Tiny grains of rock that make up beaches or deserts.

sew
She learned to sew her own clothes as a hobby.

To stich pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread.

short sleeves
This shirt has short sleeves.

Sleeves that cover only part of the arm, from the shoulder to some point above the elbow.

shout
They had to shout to be heard over the loud music.

To speak or call out loudly.

silverware/cutlery
Please set the table with the silverware.
Where do you keep the cutlery?

Term that refers to knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food.