Talking and writing 2
38 English words (level B1) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| interview | to ask someone questions, for a job or for news | They interviewed five people for the job. |
| joke | to say funny things; also to not be serious | Don't worry, I'm only joking. |
| kid | to joke (informal) | Are you kidding me? |
| mention | to talk about something briefly | She mentioned that she was moving. |
| name | to give someone or something a name | They named their son Leo. |
| narrate | to tell a story; also to speak the words in a film | The film is narrated by a famous actor. |
| negotiate | to discuss something to reach an agreement | They negotiated a new contract. |
| outline | to describe the main points of something | She outlined her plan. |
| pardon | to officially forgive someone for a crime; also to excuse | Pardon me, can I get past? |
| permit | to allow | Smoking is not permitted. |
| proceed | to continue; also to go in a direction | Please proceed to gate 5. |
| proclaim | to announce something publicly | He was proclaimed king. |
| program | to write instructions for a computer; also to set a machine | He programs video games. |
| promise | to say you will certainly do something | I promise I'll call you. |
| propose | to suggest a plan; also to ask someone to marry you | He proposed to her in Paris. |
| recite | to say a poem or text from memory | She recited a poem. |
| recommend | to say that something is good or that someone should do something | Can you recommend a good restaurant? |
| refuse | to say no; to not accept or not do something | He refused to help. |
| remark | to say something | He remarked that the room was cold. |
| reply | to answer | She didn't reply to my email. |
| report | to give information about something | Report the accident to the police. |
| request | to ask politely or formally | Guests are requested to leave keys at reception. |
| revise | to change something to improve it; also to study for an exam (British English) | I need to revise for my exams. |
| rewrite | to write something again in a different way | Rewrite the sentence in the past tense. |
| scold | to speak angrily to someone because they did something wrong | His mother scolded him for being late. |
| scream | to cry out loudly in a high voice | She screamed when she saw the mouse. |
| shout | to say something very loudly | Don't shout at me! |
| sign | to write your name on a document | Please sign here. |
| summarize | to give the main points in a few words | Summarize the article in 50 words. |
| suppose | to think something is probably true; be supposed to: should | I suppose you're right. |
| swear | to use rude words; also to promise seriously | I swear I'm telling the truth. |
| tempt | to make someone want to do something, often bad | Can I tempt you with some cake? |
| translate | to change words from one language to another | Can you translate this into English? |
| type | to write using a keyboard | She types very fast. |
| underline | to draw a line under a word; also to show that something is important | Underline the verbs in the text. |
| volunteer | to offer to do something without being asked or paid | She volunteered to help. |
| warn | to tell someone about a danger | I warned you about the ice. |
| wave | to move your hand to say hello or goodbye | She waved at me. |