English Vocabulary and Conversations
Vocabulary
School
- Nappy: Diaper
- Dummy: Pacifier
- Nursery school/Pre-school: Preschool
- Primary school: Elementary school
- Boarding school: Boarding school
- Dormitory: Dormitory
- State school: Public school
- Private schools: Private schools
- Head: Principal
- Mixed: Coeducational
- Nuns: Nuns
- Pupils: Students
- Priest: Priest
School Supplies
- Compass: Compass
- Pencil sharpener: Pencil sharpener
- Protractor: Protractor
- Set square: Set square
- Calculator: Calculator
- Desk: Desk
- Wall chart: Wall chart
- Whiteboard: Whiteboard
- Blackboard: Blackboard
- Chalk: Chalk
Physical Education
- Wall bars: Wall bars
- Mat: Mat
- (Pommel) horse: Pommel horse
- Booth: Booth
Subjects
- Maths: Mathematics
- Science: Science
- PE: Physical Education
- History: History
- English: English
- RE: Religious Education
- Geography: Geography
- IT: Information Technology
Classroom Objects
- Quiz: Quiz
- Scale: Scale
- Scissors: Scissors
- Stapler: Stapler
- Teach: Teach
- Think: Think
Stationery
- Drawer: Drawer
- Drawing pin: Pushpin
- String: String
- Tape: Tape
- VHS caset: VHS cassette
Playground
- Kite: Kite
- Swings: Swings
- Slide: Slide
- Roundabout: Merry-go-round
- Scooter: Scooter
- Tricycle: Tricycle
- Doll’s pram: Doll’s stroller
- Bench: Bench
- Sandpit: Sandbox
- Climbing frame: Climbing frame
- Seesaw: Seesaw
- Skateboard: Skateboard
- Roller skates: Roller skates
- Toy: Toy
- Colouring book: Coloring book
- Crayons: Crayons
- Paintbrush: Paintbrush
- Glue: Glue
- Building blocks: Building blocks
Weather
- Rainy: Rainy
- Windy: Windy
- Snowy: Snowy
- Cloudy: Cloudy
- Sunny: Sunny
- Icy: Icy
Appearance
- Curly: Curly
- Wavy: Wavy
- Straight: Straight
- Shaved: Shaved
- Cropped: Cropped
- Pony tail: Ponytail
- Plait: Braid
- Parting: Parting
- Fringe: Bangs
- Sideburns: Sideburns
- Goatee: Goatee
- Stubble: Stubble
- Beard: Beard
- Bald: Bald
- Short: Short
- Tall: Tall
- Slim: Slim
- Overweight: Overweight
- Sun-tanned: Tanned
- Fair skinned: Fair-skinned
- Dark: Dark-skinned
- Freckles: Freckles
- Dyed hair: Dyed hair
- A bald head: Bald head
Jewelry
- Earrings: Earrings
- Necklace: Necklace
- Wristband: Wristband
Personality
- Shy: Shy
- Quiet: Quiet
- Lively: Lively
- Easygoing: Easygoing
- Outgoing: Outgoing
- Nice: Nice
- Funny: Funny
- Annoying: Annoying
- Mole: Mole
Baby Items
- Teat: Nipple
- Bottle: Bottle
- Cup: Cup
- Tissues: Tissues
- Soft toy: Stuffed animal
- Cot: Crib
- Baby carrier: Baby carrier
- Sterilizer: Sterilizer
- Potty: Potty
- Wipes: Wipes
- Changing mat: Changing mat
- Car seat: Car seat
- High chair: High chair
- Bib: Bib
- Pushchair: Stroller
- Pram: Pram
- Intercom: Intercom
Body Parts
- Arm: Arm
- Back: Back
- Waist: Waist
- Leg: Leg
- Chest: Chest
- Stomach: Stomach
- Hand: Hand
- Foot: Foot
- Lips: Lips
- Neck: Neck
- Chin: Chin
- Nail: Nail
- Thumb: Thumb
- Wrist: Wrist
- Finger: Finger
- Elbow: Elbow
- Palm: Palm
- Ankle: Ankle
Head
- Forehead: Forehead
- Eyebrow: Eyebrow
- Eyelash: Eyelash
- Tongue: Tongue
- Tooth: Tooth
- Brain: Brain
- Throat: Throat
- Lung: Lung
- Heart: Heart
- Skeleton: Skeleton
- Skull: Skull
Actions
- Fall: Fall
- Touch: Touch
- Lie down: Lie down
- Wave: Wave
- Cry: Cry
- Laugh: Laugh
- Carry: Carry
Phonetic Transcriptions
- Alphabet: Alphabet
- Backpack: Backpack
- Bell: Bell
- Book: Book
- Bookcase: Bookcase
- Chair: Chair
- Computer: Computer
- Crayon: Crayon
- Dictionary: Dictionary
- Door: Door
- Draw: Draw
- Drawing: Drawing
- To erase: Erase
- Eraser: Eraser
- Exam: Exam
- Globe: Globe
- Ink: Ink
- Keyboard: Keyboard
- Learn: Learn
- Library: Library
- Map: Map
- Medal: Medal
- Microscope: Microscope
- Mouse: Mouse
- Nap: Nap
- Notebook: Notebook
- Numbers: Numbers
- Picture: Picture
- Read: Read
- Ruler: Ruler
- Hello: Hello
- Windows: Windows
- Beach: Beach
- Theories: Theories
- Magazine: Magazine
- Photograph: Photograph
- Teacher: Teacher
- Umbrella: Umbrella
Conversations
Shopping
Shopkeeper: How can I help you?
Customer: Yes, I’m looking for a sweater.
Shopkeeper: Can I try it on?
Customer: Sure, the changing rooms are over there.
Shopkeeper: How much does it cost?
Customer: It’s 45€.
Shopkeeper: How would you like to pay?
Customer: By credit card.
Shopkeeper: Can I pay by credit card?
Customer: Certainly. We accept all major cards.
Shopkeeper: Have you got something smaller?
Customer: Certainly, we’ve got smaller sizes as well.
Shopkeeper: Have a nice day.
Customer: The same to you.
Tourist
Tourist: Excuse me, can you help me? I’m lost!
Local: Certainly, where would you like to go?
Tourist: I’d like to go to the museum, but I can’t find it. Is it far?
Local: No, not really. It’s about a 5-minute walk.
Tourist: Maybe I should call a taxi…
Local: No, no. It’s very easy. Really. I can give you directions.
Tourist: Thank you. That’s very kind of you.
Local: Not at all. Now, go along this street to the traffic lights. Do you see them?
Tourist: Yes, I can see them.
Local: Right, at the traffic lights, turn left into Queen Mary Avenue.
Tourist: Queen Mary Avenue.
Local: Right. Go straight on. Take the second left and enter Museum Drive.
Tourist: Ok. Queen Mary Avenue, straight on and then the third left, Museum Drive.
Local: No, it’s the second left.
Tourist: Ah right. The second street on my left.
Local: Right. Just follow Museum Drive and the museum is at the end of the road.
Tourist: Great. Thanks again for your help.
Local: Not at all.
Restaurant
Waiter: Hello. Can I help you?
Customer: Yes, I’d like to have lunch.
Waiter: Would you like to have a starter?
Customer: Yes, I’d like to have a bowl of chicken soup, please.
Waiter: And what would you like to have for the main course?
Customer: I’d like to have a cheeseburger.
Waiter: Would you like anything to drink?
Customer: Yes, I’d like to have a glass of Coke.
Waiter: Can I bring you anything else?
Customer: No thank you. But I’d like to have the bill, please.
Waiter: Certainly.
Customer: That’s 34€.
Waiter: Here you are. Thank you very much.
Customer: You’re welcome. Have a nice day.
Waiter: Thank you, same to you.
Hotel
Receptionist: Fairway Hotel. Can I help you?
Guest: Hello, I would like a room for tonight, Friday, August 15th.
Receptionist: I’m afraid all our single rooms are reserved. The only room we have available is a twin.
Guest: How much for the twin room?
Receptionist: Sixty dollars including tax.
Guest: Does that include breakfast?
Receptionist: No, but breakfast is available in our dining room.
Guest: Ok, I’ll take the room for tonight.
Receptionist: I’ll need to get your credit card information to guarantee the room.
Description
Mary has been my friend for six years. I first met her at the supermarket. I asked her “What time is it?” and we started talking. We have been friends ever since. She is medium height and slim, with blonde hair and long hair. She has a great sense of style. She wears glasses, earrings, and a bracelet. And when we go to the snow, she puts on a yellow scarf.
Mary is lively and active. She is always very friendly and loves to have fun. She is easygoing and she is never sad. However, she can sometimes be a pain in the neck.
Mary is very keen on snow sports. She loves to ski and she spends a lot of her time on her skis. She enjoys snowkiting too, and loves sled dog racing.
All in all, I am glad to have Mary as a friend, and I really enjoy her company.