Language and media 3
29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| report | a text that gives information about something | I'm writing a report for my boss. |
| request | asking politely for something | We got your request for information. |
| return | coming or going back; also a ticket to go and come back | A return to London, please. |
| rhythm | a regular repeated pattern of sounds in music | Clap to the rhythm. |
| rumor | a story that may not be true, passed from person to person | There's a rumor that he is leaving. |
| scream | a loud high cry | We heard a scream. |
| script | the written words of a film or play | The actors are reading the script. |
| secret | something that you must not tell others | Can you keep a secret? |
| shout | a loud call or cry | I heard a shout outside. |
| singular | the form of a word for one, like 'cat' | What is the singular of 'mice'? |
| software | programs used by a computer | I need to update the software. |
| statement | something said or written officially | The police made a statement. |
| summary | a short description of the main points | Write a summary of the story. |
| superlative | the form of an adjective like 'biggest' or 'most beautiful' | 'Best' is the superlative of 'good'. |
| surname | your family name | What's your surname? |
| symbol | a sign or picture that means something | The dove is a symbol of peace. |
| symphony | a long piece of music for an orchestra | We listened to a Beethoven symphony. |
| target | something you try to hit; also a goal you want to reach | Our target is to sell 100 books. |
| text | written words; also a message sent by phone | Read the text and answer the questions. |
| textbook | a book used for studying a subject | Open your textbooks at page 20. |
| timetable | a list of times when buses or trains leave, or lessons happen | Check the train timetable. |
| title | the name of a book, film or song | What's the title of the book? |
| tone | the sound of someone's voice that shows how they feel | I didn't like his tone. |
| traffic light | red, yellow and green lights that tell cars when to stop and go | Turn left at the traffic lights. |
| tune | a short piece of music; a melody | She was humming a happy tune. |
| verb | a word for an action or state, like 'run' or 'be' | 'Swim' is a verb. |
| vocabulary | all the words in a language or that a person knows | Reading helps build your vocabulary. |
| web page | one page of a website | Click the link to go to the web page. |
| website | a place on the internet with pages of information | Visit our website for more information. |