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28 English words (level A2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| adult | a person who is fully grown, not a child | Tickets cost ten euros for adults. |
| ancestor | a family member who lived a long time ago | My ancestors came from Ireland. |
| angel | a spirit from God, often shown with wings; also a very kind person | You're an angel for helping me. |
| astronaut | a person who travels into space | The astronaut walked on the moon. |
| athlete | a person who is good at sports, especially running and jumping | She is a professional athlete. |
| author | a person who writes books | Who is the author of this book? |
| barber | a person who cuts men's hair | I go to the barber every month. |
| beginner | a person who is starting to learn something | This class is for beginners. |
| boss | the person in charge of you at work | My boss is very friendly. |
| bride | a woman on her wedding day | The bride wore a white dress. |
| businessman | a man who works in business | He is a successful businessman. |
| businesswoman | a woman who works in business | She is a successful businesswoman. |
| captain | the person in charge of a ship, plane or sports team | The captain spoke to the passengers. |
| chairman | the person in charge of a meeting or company | The chairman opened the meeting. |
| chef | a professional cook in a restaurant | The chef made a great dinner. |
| citizen | a person who belongs to a country by law | She is a French citizen. |
| clerk | a person who works in an office or helps customers in a shop | The hotel clerk gave us the key. |
| clown | a funny performer in a circus with a painted face | The children laughed at the clown. |
| comic | a magazine with stories told in pictures | My son loves reading comics. |
| composer | a person who writes music | Mozart was a famous composer. |
| customer | a person who buys things from a shop or business | The shop has many customers. |
| dancer | a person who dances | She is a ballet dancer. |
| dentist | a person whose job is to look after teeth | I go to the dentist twice a year. |
| director | a person who manages a company; also a person who makes a film | She is the director of a big company. |
| editor | a person who prepares and corrects texts for a newspaper, book or website | She is the editor of a magazine. |
| expert | a person who knows a lot about something | He is an expert on birds. |
| fighter | a person who fights; also a type of military plane | He is a professional fighter. |
| fisherman | a person who catches fish as a job or hobby | The fisherman caught a big fish. |