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18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| anniversary | a day that remembers something that happened on that date in an earlier year | It's our wedding anniversary. |
| calendar | a page or chart that shows the days, weeks and months of a year | I wrote the date on the calendar. |
| century | a period of 100 years | The church was built in the 15th century. |
| childhood | the time when you are a child | I had a happy childhood. |
| daylight | the natural light during the day | Let's go before we lose the daylight. |
| delay | a time when you have to wait because something is late | There was a delay at the airport. |
| float | a light object that stays on top of water | The child used a float in the pool. |
| leisure | free time when you are not working | What do you do in your leisure time? |
| lunchtime | the time in the middle of the day when people eat lunch | I'll call you at lunchtime. |
| midday | 12 o'clock in the day | We'll meet at midday. |
| midnight | 12 o'clock at night | We went to bed at midnight. |
| noon | 12 o'clock in the day | The shop closes at noon. |
| rate | speed; also an amount or price | What is the exchange rate today? |
| second | a very short time; 60 seconds make a minute | Wait a second. |
| semester | one of two parts of a school or university year | The semester starts in October. |
| speed | how fast something moves | The car was going at high speed. |
| tonight | this evening or night | Tonight is a special night. |
| weekday | any day from Monday to Friday | The shop is open on weekdays. |