Language and media 2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| exam | an official test of what you know | I passed my exam! |
| explanation | something that makes a thing clear or gives a reason | Is there an explanation for this? |
| express | a fast train or bus that stops at few places | Take the express to the airport. |
| fiction | books and stories about people and events that are not real | I prefer fiction to history books. |
| figure | a number; also the shape of a person's body | Write the amount in figures. |
| film | a story shown in moving pictures; a movie | Let's watch a film tonight. |
| first name | the name your parents give you, before your family name | What is your first name? |
| folder | a cover for keeping papers; also a place for files on a computer | Save the file in this folder. |
| gender | being male or female; also a grammar class of nouns | In German, every noun has a gender. |
| guidebook | a book with information for tourists | The guidebook recommends this restaurant. |
| honor | great respect; also something that makes you proud | It's an honor to meet you. |
| ID | a document that shows who you are | Can I see your ID, please? |
| joke | something funny someone says | He told a funny joke. |
| meaning | what a word or sign means | What is the meaning of this word? |
| medal | a round piece of metal given as a prize | She won a gold medal. |
| mention | saying something about someone or something briefly | There was no mention of the price. |
| menu | a list of food you can order in a restaurant; also a list of choices on a computer | Can I see the menu, please? |
| Ms. | a title for a woman, used before her family name | Ms. Lee is our new teacher. |
| notice | a written sign or message giving information | There's a notice on the door. |
| noun | a word for a person, place or thing, like 'table' | 'Dog' is a noun. |
| novel | a long story in a book | I'm reading a novel by Jane Austen. |
| offer | asking if someone wants something; also a low price | Thanks for the offer. |
| performance | a show, concert or play; also how well someone does something | The evening performance starts at eight. |
| permission | being allowed to do something | You need permission to take photos here. |
| plural | the form of a word for more than one, like 'cats' | The plural of 'mouse' is 'mice'. |
| portrait | a painting or photo of a person | There is a portrait of the king on the wall. |
| promise | words that say you will certainly do something | Don't break your promise. |
| pronunciation | the way a word is said | Her pronunciation is very good. |
| quiz | a game or short test with questions | We had a quiz in class. |
| rap | a type of music where words are spoken over a strong beat | He listens to rap music. |
| reply | an answer | I'm waiting for her reply. |