Language and media 2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| definition | an explanation of the meaning of a word | Read the definition in the dictionary. |
| demand | a strong request; also the need for goods | There is a big demand for nurses. |
| dialog | a conversation in a book, film or play | Read the dialog with your partner. |
| document | an official paper; also a computer file with text | Please sign this document. |
| documentary | a film or TV programme about real events | We watched a documentary about whales. |
| edition | one version of a book, newspaper or magazine | This is the first edition of the book. |
| encouragement | words or actions that give someone hope or confidence | Thanks for your encouragement. |
| encyclopedia | a book or website with information on many subjects | Look it up in the encyclopedia. |
| entry | going into a place; also one item in a list or dictionary | Entry is free for children. |
| farewell | saying goodbye | We had a farewell party for her. |
| forecast | a statement about what will happen, especially with the weather | The weather forecast says rain. |
| format | the way something is arranged or designed | The file is in PDF format. |
| formula | a rule written in letters and numbers; also a fixed method | Learn this maths formula. |
| full stop | a punctuation mark (.) at the end of a sentence (British English) | Put a full stop at the end. |
| giggle | a silly or nervous laugh | The girls had a giggle. |
| glide | a smooth, quiet movement | The bird went into a long glide. |
| gossip | talk about other people's private lives | Don't listen to office gossip. |
| graph | a drawing that shows numbers and how they change | The graph shows sales over five years. |
| graphics | pictures and designs, especially on a computer | The game has amazing graphics. |
| greeting | something you say or do when you meet someone | 'Hello' is a common greeting. |
| guarantee | a promise that something will happen or work | The TV has a two-year guarantee. |
| guess | an answer you give when you are not sure | Have a guess! |
| guidance | help and advice | Students need guidance. |
| handshake | holding and shaking someone's hand | He has a firm handshake. |
| handwriting | the way a person writes by hand | I can't read your handwriting. |
| headline | the title of a news story in large letters | The story made the headlines. |
| humor | the ability to find things funny; also funny things | He has a great sense of humor. |
| identity card | an official card with your name and photo | Show your identity card at the door. |
| idiom | a group of words with a meaning different from the single words, like 'break a leg' | 'It's raining cats and dogs' is an idiom. |
| indefinite article | the word 'a' or 'an' | 'A' is the indefinite article. |
| infinitive | the basic form of a verb, like 'to go' | 'To eat' is an infinitive. |
| initial | the first letter of a name | Write your initials here. |
| inscription | words written or cut on something | The inscription on the stone is very old. |
| instruction | information that tells you how to do something | Read the instructions first. |
| invitation | a request to come to an event | Thanks for the invitation. |
| jazz | a type of music with strong rhythms, from African-American culture | We went to a jazz concert. |
| journal | a magazine about a subject; also a diary | She keeps a journal of her travels. |