Actions and events 2
29 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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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| pardon | said when you did not hear what someone said | I beg your pardon? Can you say that again? |
| practice | doing something many times to get better at it | Speaking a language needs practice. |
| ride | a trip on a bike, horse or in a car | Let's go for a bike ride. |
| role | the part an actor plays; also the job someone has | She plays the role of a teacher. |
| run | a time when you run, often for exercise | I go for a run every morning. |
| sale | the act of selling something; also a time when things are cheaper | The shoes were on sale. |
| shopping | buying things in shops | I do my shopping on Saturday. |
| smoking | breathing in smoke from a cigarette | Smoking is bad for your health. |
| soccer | football, a game where two teams kick a ball | Do you play soccer? |
| sport | a game like football or tennis that uses your body | What is your favourite sport? |
| start | the beginning | We missed the start of the film. |
| stop | a place where a bus or train stops | I get off at the next stop. |
| surf | the white waves coming onto a beach | The children played in the surf. |
| survey | a set of questions you ask many people | We did a survey of our class. |
| swim | a time when you swim | Let's go for a swim. |
| swimming | the sport of moving through water | Swimming is good exercise. |
| technology | machines, computers and new ways of doing things using science | Technology changes very fast. |
| tennis | a game where two or four players hit a ball over a net | We play tennis on Fridays. |
| throw | the act of throwing something | That was a good throw. |
| time | what we measure in hours and minutes; also one occasion | What time is it? |
| touch | the act of putting your hand on something | I felt a touch on my arm. |
| trip | a journey to a place and back | We went on a trip to the mountains. |
| try | an attempt to do something | Give it a try! |
| visit | a time when you go to see a person or place | This is my first visit to London. |
| volleyball | a game where two teams hit a ball over a high net with their hands | We play volleyball on the beach. |
| vote | a choice you make in an election | Every vote is important. |
| walk | a trip on foot | Let's go for a walk. |
| war | fighting between countries or groups | Many people died in the war. |
| work | a job; also things you do to make or finish something | I go to work by bus. |