| a few |
some but not many |
I have a few friends |
| a few minutes |
a short amount of time |
I’ll be there in a few minutes |
| a few times |
several occasions |
I’ve seen that movie a few times |
| a few years |
a small number of years |
They lived there for a few years |
| a good idea |
a sensible or good suggestion |
It’s a good idea to bring a jacket |
| Good idea! |
used to show agreement with an idea |
Good idea! Let’s do it |
| It’s a good idea to… |
advisable to do something |
It’s a good idea to eat healthy |
| That’s a good idea! |
used to agree with a suggestion |
That’s a good idea! We should try it |
| agree with sb |
to share the same opinion with someone |
I agree with him |
| a little |
a small amount |
Can you wait a little? |
| a little help |
a small amount of assistance |
I need a little help with this |
| a little money |
a small amount of money |
I have a little money left |
| a little sugar |
a small amount of sugar |
Please pass a little sugar |
| a lot |
a large amount |
There are a lot of people here |
| a lot to do |
many tasks to complete |
I have a lot to do today |
| a lot of sth |
a large quantity of something |
There is a lot of work to be done |
| all day |
the entire day |
She worked all day |
| all night |
the entire night |
He stayed up all night |
| all over the world |
everywhere in the world |
The news spread all over the world |
| anything else |
something additional |
Do you need anything else? |
| anyone else |
any other person |
Is there anyone else coming? |
| a period of time |
an unspecified duration |
We talked for a period of time |
| around the world |
worldwide |
She traveled around the world |
| arrive at… |
to reach a place |
We arrived at the station |
| arrive in… |
to arrive at a city or country |
They arrived in Paris |
| ask for sth |
to request something |
Can I ask for help? |
| at home |
in one’s house |
I am at home |
| at school |
in the place of education |
She is at school |
| at the beginning of sth |
at the start of something |
“At the beginning of the movie the hero arrives” |
| at the end |
at the conclusion |
At the end they all lived happily ever after |
| at the end of sth |
at the conclusion of something |
We met at the end of the street |
| at the moment |
currently |
I can’t talk at the moment |
| at the same time |
simultaneously |
They spoke at the same time |
| at the weekend |
during the weekend |
We will meet at the weekend |
| at university |
attending university |
She is at university studying law |
| at work |
performing one’s job |
He is at work right now |
| away from sb/sth |
not near someone or something |
He stayed away from the fire |
| bad for sb/sth |
harmful to someone or something |
Too much sun is bad for your skin |
| bad news |
unfavorable information |
The company had some bad news |
| bad thing |
a negative aspect |
It’s a bad thing to lie |
| the bad things about sth |
the negative aspects of something |
The bad things about smoking are well known |
| because of |
due to |
We canceled the trip because of the rain |
| begin with sth |
to start with something |
We will begin with a warm-up |
| be going to do sth |
intending to do something |
I am going to read a book |
| best friend |
a very close friend |
She is my best friend |
| black and white |
having only two colors: black and white |
The photograph was in black and white |
| car park |
a place to park cars |
We parked in the car park |
| cell phone |
a mobile phone |
I lost my cell phone |
| city centre |
the central area of a city |
The hotel is in the city centre |
| in the city centre |
located in the central area of a city |
We had dinner in the city centre |
| come from… |
to originate from a place |
He comes from Canada |
| come into sth |
to enter something |
She came into the kitchen |
| He came into the room |
He entered the room |
He came into the room and sat down |
| differences between A and B |
the distinctions between two entities |
We discussed the differences between cats and dogs |
| difficult for sb |
challenging for someone |
This puzzle is difficult for me |
| it is difficult for sb to do sth |
it is challenging for someone to do something |
It is difficult for him to speak in public |
| each other |
refer to two or more people doing something together |
They looked at each other and smiled |
| end in sth |
finish in a particular way |
The story ends in a surprising twist |
| every day |
each day |
I go for a walk every day |
| every week |
each week |
We have a meeting every week |
| every year |
each year |
She visits her grandmother every year |
| excuse me |
used to politely get someone’s attention |
“Excuse me, can you help me?” |
| family member |
a member of a family |
Every family member attended the reunion |
| find out |
discover |
I need to find out the truth |
| find out about sth |
discover information about something |
She found out about the party by accident |
| find out more |
discover additional information |
You can find out more on our website |
| for a long time |
for an extended period of time |
They have been friends for a long time |
| a long time |
a long duration |
It took a long time to finish the project |
| for a moment |
briefly |
Wait here for a moment |
| for example |
used to introduce an example |
“She loves pets, for example, her dog and cat” |
| for lunch |
referring to the midday meal |
We met for lunch at noon |
| for many years |
for numerous years |
He has been working here for many years |
| for the first time |
for the initial occasion |
She traveled abroad for the first time |
| get home |
arrive home |
I usually get home around 6 PM |
| get married |
enter into marriage |
They decided to get married next year |
| get off |
leave a vehicle or place |
Please get off at the next stop |
| get off the bus |
leave the bus |
We got off the bus at the last stop |
| I’m getting off here. |
I am leaving here. |
“I’m getting off here, see you tomorrow!” |
| get on |
board a vehicle or place |
You need to get on the next train |
| get on the bus |
board the bus |
He got on the bus quickly |
| Are you getting on? |
Are you boarding? |
Are you getting on the next flight? |
| get ready |
prepare |
She needs time to get ready |
| get ready for sth |
prepare for something |
Get ready for the big event |
| get ready to do sth |
prepare to do something |
I need to get ready to leave |
| get there |
arrive |
We should get there by noon |
| get to… |
arrive at a place |
How do I get to the museum? |
| get up |
rise from bed |
I get up at 7 AM every day |
| go back |
return |
Let’s go back to the start |
| go back to… |
return to a place |
I will go back to the office tomorrow |
| go home |
return to one’s residence |
I usually go home after work |
| go into sth |
enter something |
He went into the building |
| She went into her room. |
She entered her room. |
She went into her room and shut the door |
| good at sth |
competent at something |
He is very good at math |
| good for sb/sth |
beneficial for someone or something |
This vitamin is good for your health |
| Good morning |
used to greet someone in the morning |
Good morning! How are you today? |
| Good afternoon |
used to greet someone in the afternoon |
Good afternoon! How can I help you? |
| Good evening |
used to greet someone in the evening |
Good evening! Did you enjoy the show? |
| good news |
positive information |
We received some good news today |
| good thing |
a beneficial thing |
That’s a good thing to know |
| the good things about sth |
the positive aspects of something |
One of the good things about summer is the weather |
| go out |
leave home for social activities |
Let’s go out and have some fun |
| go to bed |
retire for the night |
I usually go to bed at 10 PM |
| go to school |
attend school |
Children go to school every weekday |
| go to work |
attend work |
I go to work by bus |
| grow up |
mature |
She wants to grow up to be a doctor |
| Guess what… |
used to introduce surprising news |
“Guess what, I got the job!” |
| half an hour |
thirty minutes |
I’ll be there in half an hour |
| hard work |
diligent effort |
Success requires hard work |
| have fun |
enjoy oneself |
We had a lot of fun at the party |
| have got |
possess |
I have got two siblings |
| have time |
possess time |
Do you have time to talk? |
| have time for sth |
possess time for something |
I don’t have time for games |
| have time to do sth |
possess time to do something |
I don’t have time to do everything |
| he or she |
either he or she |
He or she will be there soon |
| high school |
A school that typically includes grades 9 or 10 through 12. |
She will graduate from high school next year |
| his or her |
Used to refer to a person without specifying gender. |
Each student should bring his or her notebook |
| How about…? |
Used to suggest an alternative or to ask someone’s opinion. |
How about going to the park? |
| How are you? |
A common greeting inquiry about someone’s well-being. |
How are you today? |
| How long…? |
Used to ask about the duration of something. |
How long will it take to finish the project? |
| How many…? |
Used to ask about the number or quantity of something countable. |
How many apples are in the basket? |
| How much…? |
Used to ask about the quantity or amount of something uncountable. |
How much water do we need? |
| How often…? |
Used to ask about the frequency of an event. |
How often do you exercise? |
| important for sb/sth |
Something or someone being significant or of value to someone or something else. |
It is important for the team to work together |
| It is important for sb/sth to do sth |
Used to emphasize the importance of someone doing something. |
It is important for John to finish his homework |
| I’m sorry in April |
Used to apologize for something that happened in April. |
I’m sorry in April I will be out of town |
| “in July |
etc.”,Used to indicate a month or similar period. |
We will go on vacation in July |
| in bed |
Lying or resting on a bed. |
He is still in bed at 9 AM. |
| in class |
Participating in a class or lesson. |
She is in class right now. |
| in fact |
Actually or in reality.,”In fact |
he was the one who suggested it.” |
| in front of |
Located ahead of or facing something. |
The car is parked in front of the house. |
| in my opinion |
Expressing one’s own view or belief. |
“In my opinion, this is the best solution.” |
| in school |
Attending school or related to school. |
The students are in school from 8 AM to 3 PM. |
| in space |
Outside Earth’s atmosphere. |
Astronauts live in space for months at a time. |
| in summer |
During the summer season. |
We go to the beach in summer. |
| in winter |
During the winter season. |
We go skiing in winter. |
| in the centre |
Located in the middle of an area. |
The fountain is in the centre of the park. |
| in the centre of sth |
In the middle of a specific thing. |
They built a statue in the centre of the city. |
| in the country |
In a rural area. |
They bought a house in the country. |
| I live in the country. |
Expressing one’s place of residence in a rural area. |
“I live in the country, far from the city.” |
| the best… in the country |
Indicating the top quality within a country. |
This is the best restaurant in the country. |
| in the future |
At a future time. |
We will have flying cars in the future. |
| in the morning |
During the morning hours. |
I have a meeting in the morning. |
| in the afternoon |
During the afternoon hours. |
I usually take a nap in the afternoon. |
| in the evening |
During the evening hours. |
We watch TV in the evening. |
| in the north |
Located in the northern part. |
They live in the north of France. |
| in the south |
Located in the southern part. |
He moved to a city in the south. |
| in the east |
Located in the eastern part. |
The sun rises in the east. |
| in the west |
Located in the western part. |
California is in the west of the USA. |
| in the past |
During a previous time. |
People lived differently in the past. |
| in the street |
On a street. |
Children are playing in the street. |
| in the summer |
During the summer season. |
We swim in the lake in the summer. |
| in the winter |
During the winter season. |
We build snowmen in the winter. |
| in town |
In an urban area. |
“She lives in town, near the mall.” |
| it is important to do sth |
Stressing the significance of doing something. |
It is important to eat healthy. |
| It takes… |
Used to indicate the time required for something. |
It takes two hours to get to the airport. |
| It takes an hour to get there. |
Indicating that it takes one hour to reach a destination. |
It takes an hour to get there by bus. |
| kind of sb/sth |
Type or variety of someone or something. |
What kind of person would do that? |
| What kind of music do you like? |
A question about someone’s musical preferences. |
What kind of music do you like? |
| know how |
Possess the knowledge or skill to do something. |
She knows how to play the piano. |
| know how to do sth |
Have the knowledge to perform a specific task. |
He knows how to fix cars. |
| last time |
The most recent occurrence. |
When was the last time you saw her? |
| the last time |
The most recent specific event or occurrence. |
The last time I visited was in May. |
| last year |
The year before the current one. |
I traveled to Europe last year. |
| last month |
The month before the current one. |
She started a new job last month. |
| last summer |
The summer before the current one. |
They went camping last summer. |
| last week |
The week before the current one. |
We visited them last week. |
| last weekend |
The weekend before the current one. |
They had a barbecue last weekend. |
| learn how to do sth |
Acquire the skill to perform a specific task. |
He learned how to swim last year. |
| listen to sb/sth |
Pay attention to someone or something. |
She listens to music every night. |
| live with sb |
Reside with someone. |
He lives with his parents. |
| living room |
A room in a house for general and informal everyday use. |
We watched TV in the living room. |
| look at sb/sth |
To direct one’s gaze towards someone or something. |
She looked at the painting for a long time. |
| look for sb/sth |
To search for someone or something. |
I am looking for my keys. |
| look like sb/sth |
To resemble someone or something. |
He looks like his brother. |
| lots of… |
A large number of. |
There are lots of books on the shelf. |
| millions of… |
Very large quantities of. |
Millions of people watched the game. |
| mobile phone |
A portable telephone. |
She forgot her mobile phone at home. |
| more than… |
Greater in number than. |
There were more than 50 people at the party. |
| next time |
The following occasion. |
I’ll do it next time. |
| next year |
The coming year. |
I will graduate next year. |
| next month |
The coming month. |
We will go on a trip next month. |
| next week |
The coming week. |
The project is due next week. |
| No problem |
No issues or worries. |
“No problem, I can help you with that.” |
| of course |
Certainly. |
“Of course, I will attend the meeting.” |
| Oh no! |
An expression of dismay. |
“Oh no, I forgot my wallet!” |
| Oh yes |
An expression of affirmation. |
“Oh yes, I remember you!” |
| old friend |
A friend known for a long time. |
I met an old friend at the reunion. |
| once a… |
“Indicating frequency, e.g., once a day, once a month.” |
He goes for a run once a day. |
| once a month |
Happening one time per month. |
We meet once a month for lunch. |
| once a week |
Happening one time per week. |
They play tennis once a week. |
| once a year |
Happening one time per year. |
We go on a big trip once a year. |
| one day |
At some time in the future. |
“One day, I will visit Japan.” |
| on holiday |
On vacation. |
They are on holiday in Spain. |
| on Monday |
On the first day of the week. |
Our meeting is on Monday. |
| “on Tuesday |
etc.”,”On the second day of the week, and so on.” |
The concert is on Tuesday. |
| on television |
Broadcasted through the television medium. |
The match is on television tonight. |
| on the television |
Being shown on the television. |
There’s a documentary on the television. |
| on the beach |
By the shore of a sea or ocean. |
They relaxed on the beach. |
| on the floor |
Lying on the ground. |
The cat is sleeping on the floor. |
| on the internet |
Connected to the global network of computers. |
I found the information on the internet. |
| on the left |
Located on the left side. |
The store is on the left. |
| on the right |
Located on the right side. |
Turn on the right to get there. |
| on the phone |
Engaged in a telephone conversation. |
She is on the phone right now. |
| be on the phone |
Using the telephone. |
I will be on the phone for the next hour. |
| talk on the phone |
To converse using the telephone. |
They often talk on the phone. |
| on TV |
Broadcasted on TV. |
The news is on TV right now. |
| out of sth |
Not having something. |
We are out of milk. |
| over there |
In that location. |
The restroom is over there. |
| pay for sth |
To give money in exchange for something. |
I need to pay for my groceries. |
| phone call |
A telephone conversation. |
I received a phone call from my friend. |
| phone number |
A numerical sequence used to call someone. |
Can you give me your phone number? |
| plan for sth |
To make arrangements for something. |
We need to plan for the event. |
| make plans for sth |
To organize or arrange for something. |
Let’s make plans for the weekend. |
| What are your plans for next year? |
A question inquiring about future intentions for the coming year. |
What are your plans for next year? |
| play with sb/sth |
To engage in activity with someone or something. |
The children play with their toys. |
| post office |
A place where postal services are offered. |
I need to go to the post office. |
| pretty good |
Fairly good. |
The movie was pretty good. |
| really enjoy |
To take great pleasure in something. |
I really enjoy reading books. |
| I really enjoyed it. |
A statement expressing enjoyment. |
I really enjoyed it. The party was fun! |
| really good |
Very good. |
The cake was really good. |
| really like |
To have a strong preference for something. |
I really like this song. |
| I’d really like to… |
A statement expressing strong preference. |
I’d really like to visit Paris someday. |
| right now |
At this moment. |
I need to finish this right now. |
| See you |
A phrase indicating a future meeting. |
See you tomorrow! |
| See you around |
An informal way to say goodbye. |
See you around the neighborhood. |
| See you later |
An informal way to say goodbye indicating a later meeting. |
See you later this afternoon. |
| See you soon |
An informal way to say goodbye indicating a soon meeting. |
See you soon at the party. |
| sit down |
To take a seat. |
Please sit down and relax. |
| someone else |
another person |
She is talking to someone else right now. |
| something else |
a different thing |
I need something else to wear for the party. |
| speak to sb |
to converse with someone |
I need to speak to the manager. |
| spend time |
to use time doing something |
I like to spend time reading. |
| spend time doing sth |
to use time doing a particular activity |
She spends time doing yoga every morning. |
| spend time with sb |
to use time in the company of someone |
He spends time with his family on weekends. |
| stand up |
to rise to a standing position |
Please stand up when the judge enters. |
| stay in |
to stay at home |
I prefer to stay in on rainy days. |
| stay in a hotel |
to stay overnight in a hotel |
We will stay in a hotel during our trip. |
| stay in bed |
to remain in bed |
She decided to stay in bed all day. |
| I’m staying in tonight. |
I am not going out tonight |
I’m staying in tonight to watch a movie. |
| such as |
for example |
“You should eat more fruits, such as apples and oranges.” |
| swimming pool |
a place to swim |
The hotel has a large swimming pool. |
| talk about sb/sth |
to discuss someone or something |
They like to talk about movies. |
| thank you |
a polite expression of gratitude |
Thank you for your help. |
| thank you very much |
an emphatic expression of gratitude |
Thank you very much for your assistance. |
| that day |
refers to a specific day mentioned |
I remember that day very well. |
| the 20th century |
the period from 1901 to 2000 |
Many inventions were made in the 20th century. |
| the 21st century |
the period from 2001 to 2100 |
We are living in the 21st century. |
| the 19th century |
the period from 1801 to 1900 |
The 19th century was a time of great change. |
| the next day |
the following day |
He left and came back the next day. |
| there is |
used to indicate the existence of something (singular) |
There is a cat in the garden. |
| there are |
used to indicate the existence of something (plural) |
There are many books on the shelf. |
| there was |
indicates the existence of something in the past (singular) |
There was a noise outside last night. |
| there were |
indicates the existence of something in the past (plural) |
There were several people at the party. |
| think about sb/sth |
to consider someone or something |
I often think about my friends from school. |
| think of sb/sth |
to have an opinion about someone or something |
What do you think of this idea? |
| This is… |
used to introduce something or someone |
This is my favorite book. |
| This is my dad. |
introducing one’s father |
“This is my dad, John.” |
| this kind of… |
a type or sort of something |
I don’t like this kind of music. |
| this morning |
the early part of the day |
I went for a jog this morning. |
| this afternoon |
the middle part of the day |
I have a meeting this afternoon. |
| this evening |
the latter part of the day |
Let’s go to the cinema this evening. |
| this time |
a specific instance |
We will talk about it this time. |
| this year |
the current year |
I plan to travel a lot this year. |
| this summer |
the season of summer this year |
We went to the beach this summer. |
| this weekend |
the upcoming weekend |
What are your plans for this weekend? |
| thousands of… |
a very large number of something |
There are thousands of stars in the sky. |
| too long |
excessive in length |
The movie was too long. |
| too far |
excessive in distance |
The store is too far to walk. |
| too hard |
excessive in difficulty |
The exam was too hard. |
| too much |
excessive in amount |
There is too much sugar in this coffee. |
| too many |
excessive in number |
There are too many people in the room. |
| town centre |
the main area of a town |
The town centre is very busy today. |
| in the town centre |
located in the main area of a town |
The restaurant is in the town centre. |
| TV show |
a television program |
What is your favorite TV show? |
| wait for sb/sth |
to wait for someone or something |
I will wait for you outside. |
| wake up |
to awaken |
I wake up at 6 AM every day. |
| welcome to sth |
greeting to a place or event |
Welcome to our home. |
| What about…? |
asking for an opinion or suggestion |
What about going to the park? |
| work as sth |
to have a job as something |
She works as a teacher. |
| work for sb/sth |
to be employed by someone or a company |
He works for a big company. |
| work hard |
to put in a lot of effort |
She works hard to achieve her goals. |
| work together |
to cooperate |
They work together on the project. |
| work together for sth |
to collaborate for a common goal |
We work together for a better future. |
| work together to do sth |
to collaborate to achieve something |
Let’s work together to solve this problem. |
| work with sb |
to collaborate with someone |
I like to work with creative people. |
| would like |
to want |
I would like a cup of coffee. |
| I would like… |
I want |
I would like to travel to Japan. |
| I would like to… |
I want to |
I would like to buy a new car. |
| Would you like…? |
Do you want to? |
Would you like to join us for dinner? |
| X hours a day |
doing something for X hours each day |
He practices piano two hours a day. |
| X times a… |
doing something X times in a specified period |
She exercises three times a week. |
| X times a day |
doing something X times each day |
Take this medicine three times a day. |
| X times a week |
doing something X times each week |
We have meetings twice a week. |
| X years ago |
a certain number of years before now |
He moved here five years ago. |
| X days ago |
a certain number of days before now |
I saw her three days ago. |
| X months ago |
a certain number of months before now |
They moved in two months ago. |
| X weeks ago |
a certain number of weeks before now |
The project started four weeks ago. |
| X years later |
a certain number of years after now or a specified event |
We will meet again five years later. |
| X days later |
a certain number of days after now or a specified event |
She called me two days later. |
| X minutes later |
a certain number of minutes after now or a specified event |
The bus arrived ten minutes later. |
| X years old |
indicating someone’s age in years |
She is ten years old. |
| You’re welcome |
a polite response to thanks |
Thank you for your help. You’re welcome. |
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