Language and media 1
31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| account | an arrangement with a bank to keep your money; also a user profile on a website | I opened a bank account. |
| act | something that someone does; also a part of a play | It was an act of kindness. |
| adjective | a word that describes a noun, like 'big' or 'red' | 'Happy' is an adjective. |
| advertisement | a picture, film or text that tries to make people buy something | I saw an advertisement for a new phone. |
| advertising | the business of telling people about products so they buy them | She works in advertising. |
| advice | an opinion about what someone should do | Can you give me some advice? |
| argument | an angry talk between people who do not agree | We had an argument about money. |
| bargain | something you buy for less than its usual price | This jacket was a real bargain. |
| bill | a piece of paper that shows how much you must pay | Can we have the bill, please? |
| brand | the name of a product made by one company | What brand of coffee do you buy? |
| capital letter | a big letter like A, B or C | Names start with a capital letter. |
| chapter | one of the parts of a book | Read chapter three for homework. |
| chart | a picture that shows information, often with lines or bars | The chart shows our sales. |
| classical music | serious music by composers like Mozart and Bach | I listen to classical music when I study. |
| clue | a piece of information that helps you find an answer | Can you give me a clue? |
| communication | the sharing of information between people | Good communication is important in a team. |
| comparative | the form of an adjective like 'bigger' or 'more beautiful' | 'Better' is the comparative of 'good'. |
| context | the words or situation around something that help you understand it | Guess the meaning from the context. |
| credit | a way of buying something now and paying later; also praise | I paid by credit card. |
| curse | magic words to bring bad luck; also a rude word | The witch put a curse on the town. |
| debate | a discussion where people give different opinions | There was a debate about the new law. |
| description | words that tell what someone or something is like | Give me a description of the man. |
| diary | a book where you write what happens each day or your plans | I write in my diary every night. |
| disco | a party or club where people dance to pop music | We went to a disco on Saturday. |
| discussion | a talk about something | We had a discussion about the plan. |
| display | things arranged for people to see; also a screen | There is a display of toys in the window. |
| drawing | a picture made with a pencil or pen | What a beautiful drawing! |
| driver's license | an official card that shows you are allowed to drive | I got my driver's license last year. |
| ending | the last part of a story or film | The film has a happy ending. |
| escalator | moving stairs | Take the escalator to the first floor. |
| essay | a short piece of writing on a subject | Write an essay about your town. |