Actions and events 3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| sailing | the sport of travelling in a boat with sails | We went sailing on the lake. |
| schoolwork | work students do for school | She does her schoolwork in the evening. |
| search | looking carefully for something | The search for the missing boy continues. |
| shot | firing a gun; also a kick or hit at the goal; also a photo | We heard a shot. |
| show | a performance in a theatre or on TV | We watched a funny show. |
| sightseeing | visiting famous places as a tourist | We went sightseeing in Rome. |
| singing | making music with your voice | I heard singing in the street. |
| skateboarding | the sport of riding on a board with wheels | Skateboarding is popular with teenagers. |
| skating | moving on ice or the ground on skates | We went skating on the lake. |
| skiing | the sport of moving over snow on skis | We go skiing every winter. |
| snowboarding | the sport of going down snow on one wide board | He loves snowboarding. |
| spread | the growth of something over a larger area; also a soft food for bread | Doctors are worried about the spread of the disease. |
| step | moving one foot in front of the other; also a stair | Take one step forward. |
| strike | a time when workers stop working to protest | The train drivers are on strike. |
| study | learning about a subject; also a room for reading and working | She is busy with her studies. |
| success | doing well or getting what you wanted | The party was a great success. |
| support | help and encouragement | Thank you for your support. |
| surfing | the sport of riding on waves on a board | Surfing is popular in Australia. |
| table tennis | a game where players hit a small ball over a net on a table | We play table tennis after school. |
| tap | a thing that you turn to get water from a pipe | Turn off the tap. |
| task | a piece of work you have to do | Your first task is to read the text. |
| tour | a trip to visit many places; also a visit around a building | We went on a tour of the city. |
| trade | buying and selling goods | Trade between the two countries is growing. |
| training | learning the skills for a job or sport | New staff get two weeks of training. |
| travel | going from one place to another, especially far | Travel broadens the mind. |
| trick | something you do to fool someone; also a clever action | He showed us a card trick. |
| use | using something; also a purpose | This room is for the use of guests only. |
| video game | a game you play on a computer, console or phone | My son plays video games all day. |
| walking | going for walks as an activity | Walking is good exercise. |
| washing-up | washing the plates and pans after a meal | I'll do the washing-up. |
| wave | a moving line of water on the sea; also moving your hand to say hello or goodbye | The waves were very big. |
| wedding | the event when two people get married | We went to my cousin's wedding. |
| writing | making words on paper or a screen; also written words | I can't read your writing. |