Actions and events 1
33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| accident | something bad that happens by chance, like a car crash | He had an accident on his bike. |
| adventure | an exciting and sometimes dangerous experience | Our trip to the jungle was a real adventure. |
| appointment | a fixed time to meet someone | I have a doctor's appointment at ten. |
| attack | violence to hurt someone or damage something | The attack happened at night. |
| attempt | a try at doing something | He passed the test on his first attempt. |
| award | a prize for doing something well | She won an award for her film. |
| badminton | a game where players hit a light object with feathers over a high net | We play badminton every Tuesday. |
| banking | the work of banks | She has a job in banking. |
| beginning | the first part of something | I missed the beginning of the film. |
| behavior | the way a person acts | His behavior in class was very good. |
| blow | a hard hit with the hand or an object | He got a blow to the head. |
| board game | a game you play by moving pieces on a board | Chess is a board game. |
| break | a short rest from work or school | Let's take a ten-minute break. |
| camping | staying in a tent on holiday | We go camping every summer. |
| chirp | the short high sound of a small bird | I heard the chirp of a bird. |
| climbing | the sport of going up rocks or mountains | Climbing is my favourite sport. |
| contact | communication with someone; also a person you know | We stay in contact by email. |
| cooking | making food | My father does the cooking. |
| crime | something that is against the law | Stealing is a crime. |
| cruise | a holiday on a big ship | They went on a cruise around the islands. |
| custom | something people in a place usually do | It is a custom to give gifts at New Year. |
| cycling | the activity or sport of riding a bike | Cycling is good for your health. |
| deal | an agreement, often in business | OK, it's a deal! |
| death | the end of life | His death was a shock. |
| difficulty | a problem; something hard to do | She had difficulty finding a job. |
| earthquake | a sudden shaking of the ground | The earthquake destroyed many houses. |
| education | teaching and learning, usually at school or university | Education is very important. |
| effort | hard work to do something | Learning a language takes effort. |
| emergency | a sudden dangerous situation where help is needed fast | In an emergency, call 112. |
| entertainment | things like films, music and shows that people enjoy | There is live entertainment at the hotel. |
| episode | one part of a TV series | Did you see the last episode? |
| error | a mistake | There is an error in this sentence. |
| escape | the act of getting away from a place or danger | They made their escape at night. |