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Thinking and learning

31 English words (level A1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.

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EnglishMeaningExample
dreampictures in your mind when you sleep; something you really wantI had a strange dream last night.
examplesomething that shows what other things of the same kind are likeCan you give me an example?
favoritethe person or thing you like mostThis song is my favorite.
ghostthe spirit of a dead person that some people believe they can seeDo you believe in ghosts?
goalsomething you want to do; a point in footballHe scored a goal.
grammarthe rules of how words go together in a languageGerman grammar is difficult.
habitsomething you do often, without thinkingEating late is a bad habit.
headachea pain in your headI have a headache.
heartthe part inside your chest that pumps bloodYour heart beats faster when you run.
ideaa thought or planThat's a good idea!
kinda type or sortWhat kind of music do you like?
maththe study of numbers and shapes (UK: maths)I'm good at math.
mattera subject or situationWhat's the matter?
medicinesomething you take when you are ill to feel betterTake this medicine twice a day.
memorysomething you remember; also how well you rememberI have a bad memory for names.
mindthe part of you that thinks and feelsI changed my mind.
plansomething you have decided to doWhat are your plans for the weekend?
pointan idea or opinion; also a mark you score in a gameOur team got ten points.
programa show on TV or radio; also software for a computerThis is my favourite TV program.
readingthe activity of reading books or other textsReading is my hobby.
reviewa piece of writing that says if a book, film or product is goodThe film got good reviews.
rulesomething that tells you what you must or must not doYou must follow the rules of the game.
sciencethe study of the natural world, like physics, chemistry and biologyScience is my favourite subject.
selfwho a person is; their own characterShe is feeling like her old self again.
sightthe ability to see; also an interesting place to visitWe saw the sights of Paris.
skillthe ability to do something wellCooking is a useful skill.
smellwhat you notice with your noseI love the smell of fresh bread.
suggestionan idea you give someoneDo you have any suggestions?
testquestions to see what you know; also a checkWe have a test tomorrow.
typea kind or sort of somethingWhat type of music do you like?
worrya feeling of being nervous about somethingNo worries, I can help.

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