Language and media 4
34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| puzzle | a game or question that is difficult to solve | I love doing puzzles. |
| question mark | the sign (?) at the end of a question | Don't forget the question mark. |
| questionnaire | a set of written questions to get information | Please fill in the questionnaire. |
| reception | the desk where visitors arrive in a hotel or office; also a formal party | Leave your key at reception. |
| record | written information kept for later; also the best result ever | She broke the world record. |
| refusal | saying no to something | His refusal surprised us. |
| register | an official list of names | The teacher checked the register. |
| regulation | an official rule | Follow the safety regulations. |
| science fiction | stories about the future, space and technology | I love science fiction films. |
| session | a period of time for an activity | We have a training session on Monday. |
| sigh | a long breath out that shows you are tired, sad or relieved | She gave a sigh of relief. |
| signal | a sound or action that gives information; also radio or phone waves | There's no signal here. |
| signature | your name written in your own way | I need your signature on this form. |
| signpost | a sign at the side of a road that shows directions | Follow the signposts to the town centre. |
| slogan | a short phrase used in advertising or politics | The company has a new slogan. |
| slot | a narrow opening; also a time in a schedule | Put a coin in the slot. |
| soap opera | a TV series about the daily lives of a group of people | My grandmother watches a soap opera every day. |
| spelling | the correct order of letters in a word | Check your spelling. |
| standard | a level of quality | The standard of work is very high. |
| stress | a feeling of worry from too much pressure; also emphasis on part of a word | She is suffering from stress. |
| suffix | letters added to the end of a word, like '-ness' in 'kindness' | '-ful' is a suffix. |
| tale | a story | He told us a tale about a dragon. |
| talk | a conversation; also a speech | She gave a talk on climate change. |
| telegram | a message sent by electrical signals, used in the past | They sent a telegram with the news. |
| tense | the form of a verb that shows time, like past or present | Use the past tense. |
| term | a word with a special meaning; also part of a school year | The summer term starts in April. |
| thriller | an exciting book or film about crime or danger | I love a good thriller. |
| visa | an official mark in your passport that lets you enter a country | Do I need a visa for China? |
| vowel | the letters a, e, i, o, u, or the sounds they make | 'Apple' starts with a vowel. |
| warning | a statement about a danger | There is a storm warning. |
| warranty | a written promise that a company will repair a product | The TV has a two-year warranty. |
| weather forecast | a report saying what the weather will be like | Check the weather forecast. |
| whisper | speaking very quietly | She spoke in a whisper. |
| yell | a loud shout | She gave a yell of pain. |