Language and media 1
37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| accent | the way people from a place say words | She speaks English with a French accent. |
| ad | an advertisement | I saw an ad for a cheap flat. |
| adverb | a word that describes a verb, like 'quickly' | 'Slowly' is an adverb. |
| advert | an advertisement (British English) | I saw an advert on TV. |
| agreement | having the same opinion; also a deal between people | We reached an agreement. |
| alphabet | all the letters of a language in order | The English alphabet has 26 letters. |
| announcement | an official statement | Listen to the announcement. |
| antonym | a word with the opposite meaning, like 'hot' and 'cold' | 'Big' is the antonym of 'small'. |
| apology | saying you are sorry | I owe you an apology. |
| appeal | an urgent request for help; also the quality that makes something attractive | The police made an appeal for information. |
| applause | people clapping their hands | There was loud applause after the song. |
| arrow | a sign (→) that shows a direction; also a thin stick shot from a bow | Follow the arrows to the exit. |
| biography | a book about a person's life written by another person | I'm reading a biography of Einstein. |
| blame | responsibility for something bad | He took the blame for the mistake. |
| blog | a website where someone writes regularly about their life or opinions | She writes a travel blog. |
| broadcast | a programme on radio or TV | We watched the live broadcast of the game. |
| bulletin | a short news report; also a short newsletter | We heard it on the news bulletin. |
| channel | a TV station; also a narrow area of water | What's on the other channel? |
| chat | a friendly informal talk | We had a long chat. |
| chat show | a TV programme where famous people are interviewed | She appeared on a chat show. |
| chuckle | a quiet laugh | He gave a little chuckle. |
| claim | a statement that something is true; also a request for money | He made a claim on his insurance. |
| comedy | a funny film, play or TV show | Let's watch a comedy. |
| comma | a punctuation mark (,) | Put a comma after 'however'. |
| command | an order; also control | The soldier followed the command. |
| comment | something you say or write to give an opinion | Thanks for your comments. |
| complement | something that goes well with another thing; also a grammar term | The wine is a perfect complement to the meal. |
| compliment | something nice you say about someone | She paid me a compliment on my dress. |
| consonant | a letter or sound that is not a vowel, like b or t | The word 'strength' has many consonants. |
| constitution | the basic laws of a country | The constitution protects free speech. |
| copyright | the legal right to be the only one to copy and sell a work | The author owns the copyright. |
| counseling | help and advice from a trained person about personal problems | She is having counseling after the accident. |
| curriculum | all the subjects taught in a school | Music is part of the curriculum. |
| CV | a document listing your education and work experience, used when applying for jobs | Send your CV to the manager. |
| declaration | an official or public statement | They made a declaration of independence. |
| deed | something someone does, often good or bad; also a legal document | He did a good deed today. |
| definite article | the word 'the' | 'The' is the definite article in English. |