Class vocabulary

clumsy

a person often has accidents because they do not behave in a careful, controlled way

to be born and raised

used to say that someone was born and grew up in a particular place

“it´s a small world!”

a phrase expressing the idea that our lives are interconnected, often used when encountering someone unexpectedly in a remote or surprising location.

to eat sleep and drink something

to be very passionate about something or to be completely absorbed in it.

a sibling

gender neutral word meaning brother or sister

to get the travel bag

to be addicted to travelling

to live it up

spend lots of money, live in luxury

to catch some rays

to sunbathe

to travel light

to travel without much stuff

at the crack of dawn (adv)

very early in the morning

to savour the local delicacies

to enjoy local food

to sit and watch the world go by

to relax and not do anything

to feel right at home

to feel very comfortable

(to experience) culture shock

to feel uncomfortable in a foreign place

to watch your back

to be careful of the people around you, making certain that they do nothing to harm you

a culture vulture

someone who likes art galleries and museums

to have everything planned out

to have a strict plan

to travel on a shoestring

to not spend much while travelling

to see how the mood takes you

to make decisions depending on how you´re feeling

off the beaten track (adv)

a place without many tourists

a geek / a nerd

someone who is very interested in a particular subject and knows a lot about it

an early bird

a person who gets up or arrives early, or who does something before other people do

to have a sweet tooth

a person who likes sugary things

to shake like a leaf

to move in a way that you cannot control because you are very nervous or frightened

“My mind´s gone blank”

an expression used when you can´t remember what you wanted to say

be in charge of

be responsible for

a butcher’s

a shop where they sell meat

a greengrocer’s

a shop where they sell fruit n veg

a fishmonger’s

a shop where they sell seafood

a night owl

someone who often stays up late

to take advantage of

to use the good things in a situation

a landmark

a recognisable or important place/building that helps people identify or navigate an area

I thought I would die of fright!

I was absolutely terrified

I could hardly stand up!

I was so weak / tired / scared that I almost could not stand

It seemed to go on forever!

It felt like it lasted a very long time

to cheer someone up

to make someone happier

a gig

a single performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music, or by a comedian (informal)

to binge (on something)

to do something to an extreme and/or unhealthy level

to lie in

to stay in bed longer than usual, often at the weekend

gripping

something so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention

light-hearted

happy and not serious

heavy-going

difficult to read or understand; slow, boring

touching, moving, heart-warming

causing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy

switch off

relax

to be on the edge of your seat

to be excited and engaged

to be hooked (on something)

to be addicted to something

a cliffhanger

a story or a situation that is exciting because its ending or result is uncertain until it happens

box office

a place where tickets are sold; the number of tickets that are sold for a film, as a measure of how popular and financially successful a film or actor is

to step out of your comfort zone

to do something that feels unfamiliar, challenging, or slightly uncomfortable because you want to develop, learn, or gain experience

to go skydiving

to jump from an aircraft and fall through the air using a parachute

to go bungee jumping

to jump from a high place while attached to a strong elastic rope

to expand your horizons

to experience new things and learn about new ideas, places, people, or ways of life

to cut down (on something)

to reduce the amount of something you use, eat, drink, or do, usually because you think it is too much

to keep mentally active

to keep your brain busy and stimulated by thinking, learning, solving problems, or doing interesting activities

to oversleep

when you don´t wake up when you´re supposed to

a heavy sleeper

to sleep like a log

to drop off

to fall asleep

a nap

a siesta

to snore

to make a rough breathing noise while sleeping

to soak up

to absorb

make a compromise

an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree

to dress up

to wear a costume

to toss and turn

To keep changing position in bed because you can't sleep comfortably or you're worried about something

to wind down

To gradually relax after being busy, stressed or active, especially before going to bed

to doze

To sleep lightly for a short period, often without intending to fall asleep

have stamina

the physical or mental strength needed to keep doing something for a long time without getting too tired.

vigorous exercise

physical activity that makes you breathe much harder and your heart beat faster

to get out of breath

to breathe quickly or with difficulty, usually because you have been exercising or doing something physically demanding.

to spring-clean

to clean all of a place, especially your house, very well, including parts you do not often clean

to get rid of something

to remove or throw away something unwanted

odd jobs

small jobs of different types, especially those that involve repairing or cleaning things

climb the property ladder

the process of gradually moving up the housing market by buying increasingly expensive properties as your income, savings and property value increase

climb the career ladder

the series of increasingly senior positions someone can progress through during their working life, usually with greater responsibility, status and salary

rush hour

the busiest time of day on the roads and public transport, usually when people are travelling to or from work.

everything is on my doorstep!

all the places, services or facilities you need are very close to where you live.