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16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| air | the gas around us that we breathe | Let's go out and get some fresh air. |
| atom | the smallest part of a chemical element | Everything is made of atoms. |
| dust | very small pieces of dirt | There is dust on the shelves. |
| earth | the planet we live on; also soil | The earth goes around the sun. |
| junk | old things that have no value | The garage is full of junk. |
| leather | animal skin used to make shoes, bags and jackets | He wears a leather jacket. |
| material | cloth; also what something is made of | What material is this dress made of? |
| metal | a hard material like iron, gold or steel | The table is made of metal. |
| oil | a thick liquid used for cooking; also fuel from under the ground | Fry the onions in oil. |
| petrol | fuel for cars (British English) | We need to buy petrol. |
| salt | a white substance used to give flavour to food | Pass the salt, please. |
| silver | a shiny, grey-white valuable metal | The spoons are made of silver. |
| soda | a sweet drink with bubbles (American English) | Can I have a soda? |
| solution | an answer to a problem | We need to find a solution. |
| stuff | things in general (informal) | Put your stuff in the car. |
| wood | the hard material from trees; also a small forest | The table is made of wood. |