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Communication yes

Phonetic
/jes/

Parts of
speech
adverb

Definition

Examples

used to agree with something, or to give a Dictionary examples:


positive answer
"Would you like a glass of wine?" "Yes, please."
"Do you like Thai food?" "Yes, I love it."
"He's a really nice guy." "Yes, he is."
"Report to me at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."
"Yes, sir."
"Have you had enough to eat?" "Yes, thank you."

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Communication writing

/jes/

/rt./

adverb

noun

used to show that you are listening to


someone, or that you are ready to listen
and to give them an answer or
information

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Yes, I can come tomorrow for dinner.
Dictionary examples:
"Dad." "Yes, what do you want, honey?"

"Yes, can I help you?"


the skill or activity of producing words on Dictionary example:
a surface
Teachers focus on speaking and writing in the
afternoon classes.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
[I]n my lessons I learn reading, writing and English
grammar.
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Communication write

Phonetic
/rt/

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples

to produce letters, words or numbers on Dictionary examples:


a surface or computer
Write your name at the top of the page.
When you fill in the form, please write clearly in
black ink.
Can I borrow your laptop tonight - I need to write my
essay.

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Communication Would you like...?

used to ask someone if they want


something

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Ev[e]ry le[sson] I read and write loads o[f] sentences.
Dictionary examples:
Would you like a cup of coffee?
Would you like to eat now?

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Communication Would you like ...?

used to ask someone if they want


something

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Would you like to come?
Dictionary examples:
Would you like a drink?
Would you like me to come with you?
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Would you like to come?

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Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Communication would like sth/to do sth

Definition
used to say politely that you want
something

Examples
Dictionary examples:
I'd like a cup of coffee, please.
I'd like to talk to her myself.

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Communication word

/wrd/

noun

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I'd like fish and chips (but not too fat[ty]!)
Dictionary examples:

a group of letters or sounds that mean


something, or a single letter or sound that
means something
What's the word for goat in French?

Some words are more difficult to spell than others.


Your essay should be no more than two thousand
words long.

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Communication well

/wel/

exclamation used at the beginning of a sentence to


pause slightly or to express doubt or
disagreement

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


When I go to college, I like [to] learn more English
words.
Dictionary examples:
"You'll go, won't you?" "Well, I'm not sure."
Well, what should we do now?
"Who was that?" "Well, I'm afraid I can't remember
her name."

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Phonetic

Parts of
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Definition

Examples
Well, after that we went camping in the mountains.

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Communication very

/ver.i/

adverb

used emphasize an adjective or adverb

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Well, my friend, I have just seen this film but I can
see it again.
Dictionary examples:
Thank you very much.
She was very pleased.
He's very kind.
The situation is very serious.
Think about it very carefully before deciding.

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Communication thanks

/ks/

exclamation informal thank you

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


My teacher is very nice.
Dictionary examples:
Thanks for the advice.
Can you pass me that book? Thanks very much.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Hi, Thanks for your invite.

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Communication thank you

Phonetic
/.kju/

Parts of
Definition
Examples
speech
exclamation used to tell someone that you are grateful Dictionary examples:
because they have given you something,
done something for you or made a polite That was a delicious lunch, thank you.
remark
"Here's your coffee." "Thank you very much."
Thank you for my lovely birthday present.
"You look very nice in that dress." "Thank you."

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Communication tell

/tel/

verb

to say something to someone, usually


giving them information

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I like pork meat very much. Thank you very much.
Dictionary examples:
Did she tell you about her vacation?
Can you tell me the way to the station?
Can you tell me what time the next bus leaves?
I told him (that) I was coming to see you.
"I'm leaving you," she told him.
Please can you tell us a story?
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I'd like to tell you about our college.

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Communication talk

Vocabulary

Phonetic
/tk/

Parts of
speech
verb

Definition
to say things to someone

Examples
Dictionary examples:
We were just talking about Simon's new girlfriend.
The teacher's always telling him to stop talking.
It was nice talking to/with you.

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Communication speak

/spik/

verb

to be able to talk in a language

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I like to talk with my friends and my teacher.
Dictionary examples:
He speaks fluent French.
How many foreign languages do you speak?
I couldn't speak a word of Spanish when I got there.
I couldn't figure out what language they were
speaking.

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Communication speak

/spik/

verb

to say something using your voice

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I don't speak English prop[e]rly.
Dictionary examples:
Would you mind speaking more slowly, please?
If she tells Julie what I said, I'll never speak to her

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Phonetic

Parts of
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Definition

Examples
again.
She spoke of her sadness over her father's death.
Everyone speaks very highly of the new director.
He's old enough to speak for himself.
I went with Alex - speaking of Alex, have you seen his
new haircut?
Speaking as a mother of four, I can tell you that
children are exhausting.
Sue speaks with an American accent.
For five whole minutes, neither of them spoke a
word.

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Communication sorry

/sr.i/

adjective

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I like speaking also because I speak to everybody.
used to apologize for something you have Dictionary examples:
done
Oh, I'm sorry - I didn't see you there.
Tom, I'm really/so sorry about last night - it was all
my fault.

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Communication sentence

Phonetic

/sen.tns/

Parts of
speech

noun

Definition

a group of words, usually containing a


verb, that expresses a complete idea

Examples
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Hi! Yes, of course I can go for dinner tomorrow, but I
[will be] a little late, sorry about that.
Dictionary examples:
He's very impatient and always interrupts me midsentence.
Your conclusion is good, but the final sentence is too
long and complicated.

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Communication send

/send/

verb

to arrange for something to go to or be


delivered somewhere or to someone

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Ev[e]ry lesson, I read and write loads o[f] sentences.
Dictionary examples:
Juan has just sent me a text message.
Send me an e-mail with the information.
I'll send her a letter/fax/package/postcard next
week.
We'll send it by mail.
They sent her flowers for her birthday.
Maggie sends her love and hopes you'll feel better
soon.

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Communication see you soon

Communication see you


later/soon/tomorrow,
etc.

Communication see you later

Communication see you

Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I can use [the] internet to learn English, and
sometime[s] I send e-mail.
used for saying goodbye to someone you Dictionary example:
are going to meet again soon
I'll see you soon!
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
See you soon.
used for saying goodbye to someone you Dictionary example:
are going to meet again
later/soon/tomorrow, etc.
I'll see you later!
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
See you soon.
used for saying goodbye to someone you Dictionary example:
are going to meet again soon, especially
during the same day
See you later!

used for saying goodbye to someone

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


See you later!
Dictionary example:
See you! Enjoy your vacation!

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Communication see

Vocabulary

Phonetic

/si/

Parts of
speech

verb

Definition

to meet or visit someone

Examples
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
[This] is my new number (07782472751). See you.
Dictionary examples:
We're seeing friends on Friday.
No one has seen much of Daryl since he got married.
They see a lot of each other on weekends.
My mother is seeing the doctor again next week.

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Communication say

/se/

verb

to speak words

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I go to India every year to see my friends and family
because I love them.
Dictionary examples:
"I'd like to go home," she said.
How do you say this word?
She said goodbye to all her friends and left.
"How do you say 'goodbye' in French?"
I couldn't hear what they were saying.
Do you know what she said to him?

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Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
I've got something to say to you.

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Communication really

/ri.li/

adverb

very or very much

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


When I['m] speaking in class, I'm very nervous and I
can't say anything.
Dictionary examples:
She's really friendly/nice.
I really like/love them.
That's really interesting.
It's a really difficult decision.

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Communication reading

/rid./

noun

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I really like my lessons, [the] teacher and my new
friends.
the activity or skill of getting information Dictionary examples:
from books, newspapers, etc.
I did a lot of reading while I was on vacation.
Both children find writing difficult but their reading is
fine.
The diaries make good bedtime reading.

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Communication read

Phonetic

/rid/

Parts of
speech

verb

Definition

to look at words and understand what


they mean

Examples
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Also we do some practice task[s] [on] writing,
reading, speaking and spelling.
Dictionary examples:
I've read three books this month.
I read about the family's success in the local paper.
I can't read his handwriting.
I read that there are plans to update the community
swimming pool.
Some children can read by the age of four.

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Communication question

/kwes.tn/

noun

a sentence or phrase used to find out


information

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


We read books and we use computers.
Dictionary examples:
May I ask you a question?
Ask and answer questions with your partner.
If you have any questions about the schedule, please
feel free to ask me.
"So what movies are playing?" "That's a good

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Phonetic

Parts of
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Definition

Examples
question."

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Communication please

/pliz/

exclamation used to make a request more polite

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Our teacher talks to us and gives us some questions.
Dictionary examples:
Could I have two cups of coffee and a tea, please?
Please remember to close the windows before you
leave.

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Communication phone

/fon/

noun

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


We like Polish foo[d], so please make us something
from Poland.
a piece of electronic equipment that you Dictionary examples:
use to talk to someone who is in another
place
Just then, his phone rang.
Could you answer the phone?
We talk on the phone about twice a week.
She's on the phone, but can see you in just a minute.
You had three phone calls this morning.
Will you excuse me? I've got to make a phone call.

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Communication pencil

Vocabulary

Phonetic

/pen.sl/

Parts of
speech

noun

Definition

a long, thin, wooden object with a black


or colored point that you write or draw
with

Examples
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I want [to] buy a new phone for my brother because
I broke his in an accident.
Dictionary examples:
a box of colored pencils
pens and pencils
a pencil sharpener
You'd better sharpen that pencil.
Write your comments in the margin of the report in
pencil.

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Communication pen

/pen/

noun

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


You must bring a pencil with you.
a long, thin object that you use to write or Dictionary example:
draw in ink
If you write in pen, or you won't be able to erase
mistakes.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
We have to bring with us a notebook, a pen and a
pencil.

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Communication or

Vocabulary

Phonetic
/r/

Parts of
speech
conjuction

Definition

Examples

used between possibilities, or before the Dictionary examples:


last in a list of possibilities
Would you like tea or coffee?
Is that a boy or a girl?
You can have beer, wine or mineral water.
It was either 1982 or 1983 - I can't remember which.
There were ten or twelve people in the room.
It will only take three or four days.

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Communication OK

/oke/

exclamation used when agreeing to do something or


when allowing someone to do something

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I like to eat pasta or pizza, but I'm easy about food, I
can eat anything.
Dictionary examples:
"Could you pick me up at the train station?" "OK,
what time?"
"I'll pay you back tomorrow." "OK, no problem."
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
OK. See you for dinner!

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Communication oh

Vocabulary

Phonetic
/o/

Parts of
Definition
speech
exclamation introduces an idea that you have just
thought of, or something that you have
just remembered

Examples
Dictionary examples:
Oh, I just realized there might be a problem.
Oh, and don't forget to lock the back door.
Oh yeah, someone called and left a message for you
while you were out.

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Communication oh

/o/

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Oh, and don't forget to show up in old clothes, ok?
exclamation used to express different emotions, such Dictionary examples:
as surprise, disappointment and pleasure,
often as a reaction to something
"Jack can't come after all." "Oh too bad, Amy will be
someone has said
sorry to hear that."
"He ran the Boston marathon last year." "Oh, really?
I didn't know that!"
"I'm afraid I can't make it to the party." " Oh well,
maybe next time."
Is that for me? Oh, that's so nice of you!
"I'm sorry I forgot to call." "Oh, don't worry."
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
Oh, that's ok.
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Communication number

Phonetic
/nm.br/

Parts of
speech
noun

Definition
a group of numbers that represents
something

Examples
Dictionary examples:
Please write your credit card number on this form.
What's our flight number?

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Communication number

/nm.br/

noun

a telephone number

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


You can [take] bus number 87, 77 or 156 and after
10 min[ute]s get off next to the post office and
library and walk 2 min[ute]s.
Dictionary examples:
Do you know his phone number?
Do you have my cell number?
I gave him my number.

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Communication note

/not/

noun

a short letter

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Call me befor[e], and tell me what you like to eat?
[Here]'s my new number 07782472751
Dictionary examples:
He left a note to say he would be home late.
Did you get my note?
There's a note pinned to the door saying when the

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Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
store will open again.

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Communication no

/no/

adverb

something that you say in order to


disagree, give a negative answer, or say
that something is not true

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Hi Rie Thank you for your note to me!
Dictionary examples:
"You told me." "No, I didn't!"
"Can I have another chocolate?" "No, you've had
enough."
"Do you like him?" "No."
"Did you get some bread?" "No, sorry, I forgot."
"Have you got any homework tonight?" "No."

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Communication name

/nem/

noun

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I was in the office last week, but she said: "No!"
the word or words that a person, thing or Dictionary examples:
place is known by
"Hi, what's your name?" "My name's Diane."
Please write your full name and address on the form.
What's the name of that mountain in the distance?
That would be a good name for a dog.
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Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
The students were listed by name and by country of
origin.

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Communication message

/mes.d/

noun

a piece of writing or spoken information


that one person gives to another

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


My friend's name is Martin.
Dictionary examples:
Did you get my message?
I've left her several messages, but she hasn't
returned my call.
Could you give Jen a message from me, please?
I got your message that you were going to be late.

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Communication letter

/let.r/

noun

a written message that you send to


someone, usually in the mail

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Thank you for your message.
Dictionary example:
I got a letter from Francine this morning.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I got your letter yesterday.

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Communication language

Phonetic
/l.gwd/

Parts of
speech
noun

Definition
a type of communication used by the
people of a particular country or by a
particular group of people

Examples
Dictionary examples:
How many languages do you speak?
the English language
American Sign Language

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Communication know

/no/

verb

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I'm learning a new language.
used to ask someone to tell you a piece of Dictionary examples:
information
Do you know the time?
Do you know where the Post Office is?

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Communication invite

/nvt/

verb

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Do you know why?
to ask someone to come to a social event Dictionary examples:
or to spend time with you socially
We're invited to Lola's party.
Her family invited me to stay with them for a few
weeks.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I'm really happy you invited me for dinner.

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Communication how many

Parts of
speech

Definition
used in questions to ask about the
number of something

Examples
Dictionary examples:
How many people are coming tonight?
How many students are there in each class?
How many hours do you work?

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How many friend[s] are coming?
used to ask someone if they are well and Dictionary example:
happy
"Hi, Maya, how are you?" "Fine, thanks, how are
you?"

Communication How are you?

Communication hi

/h/

exclamation hello

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Dear Ramesh, How are you?
Dictionary examples:
Hi, there!
Hi, how're you doing?

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Communication hello

/helo/

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Hi Ramesh.
exclamation used to start a conversation on the phone Dictionary example:

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Communication hello

Phonetic

/helo/

Parts of
speech

Definition

exclamation used to greet someone

Examples
"Hello, I'd like some information about your hotel,
please."
Dictionary examples:
Hello, Paul. I haven't seen you for a while!
I just thought I'd stop in and say hello.

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Communication happy birthday/New


Year, etc.

something friendly that you say to


someone on a special day or holiday

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Hello Fatima, how are you?
Dictionary examples:
Happy anniversary, darling!
I hope you have a happy birthday.

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Communication goodbye

/gdb/

exclamation something you say when you leave


someone or when they leave you

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Happy Halloween!
Dictionary example:
Goodbye Marcos! See you next week.

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Communication good night

/gdnt/

exclamation something you say when you leave


someone or they leave you in the
evening, or when you are going to bed
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Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Goodbye for now.
Dictionary example:
Good night, everyone - I'm off to bed.

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Communication good morning

Phonetic
/gdmr.n/

Parts of
Definition
speech
exclamation something you say to greet someone
when you meet them in the morning

Examples
Dictionary example:
Good morning, Joe - how are you today?

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Communication good evening

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Communication good afternoon

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Communication good

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Communication for example

/gdiv.n/

exclamation something you say to greet someone in


the evening

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


When you come in clas[s] he say[s] hi good morning
every body.
Dictionary example:

Good evening, everyone.


/gd.f.trnun exclamation something you say to someone when you Dictionary example:
/
meet them in the afternoon
Good afternoon, Cara.
/gd/
adjective
something you say when you are pleased Dictionary examples:
about what someone has said
"I'm coming on Saturday." "Oh, good!"

noun

used to give an example of the type of


thing you mean

"She's really making progress." "Good!"


Dictionary examples:
I like soft fruit, for example peaches and plums.
Some people, students for example, can get cheaper
tickets.
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
You can make a quick snack, for example a sandwich.

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Communication Excuse me

Phonetic
/kskjuz/

Parts of
speech
verb

Definition

Examples

used to politely get someone's attention Dictionary example:


Excuse me, does this bus go to Oxford Street?

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Communication e-mail

/i.mel/

noun

the system for using computers to send


messages over the Internet

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


While I was waiting for my fast food, someone
knocked my shoulder. I turn[ed and saw] a girl about
my age. I asked: - Excuse me, did you call me?
Dictionary examples:
You can contact me by e-mail.
What's your e-mail address?

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Communication e-mail

/i.mel/

noun

the system for using computers to send


messages over the Internet

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


For example, [if] people live in different countries,
they can use e-mail to keep in touch.
Dictionary examples:
You can contact me by e-mail.
What's your e-mail address?
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
For example, [if] people live in different countries,
they can use e-mail to keep in touch.

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Phonetic

Communication Don't worry (about sth) /wr.i/

Parts of
speech
verb

Definition
used to tell someone that they do not
need to think about something or do
anything about something

Examples
Dictionary examples:
Don't worry - she'll be all right.
Don't worry about calling Julie - I'll do it later.

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Communication Don't forget

verb

remember

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Don't worry about dinner, because I eat everything.
Dictionary examples:
Don't forget your homework!
Don't forget to lock the door.
Don't forget that classes start at 2:00 this afternoon.

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Communication cross

Communication conversation

/krs/

noun

/kn.vrse.n/ noun

a written mark (x), usually used to show


where something is, or that something
has not been written correctly
a talk between two or more people,
usually an informal one

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


And please don't forget the des[s]ert!
Dictionary example:
Put a cross next to the name of the person you are
voting for.
Dictionary examples:
a conversation about football.
I had a strange conversation with the guy who

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Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
moved in upstairs.
It's impossible to hold/carry on a conversation with
all this noise going on!
I struck up an interesting conversation with a man on
the bus today.

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Communication check

Communication cell phone

/tek/

/sel.fon/

verb

noun

to put a mark by something written to


show it is correct or has been done
a telephone that you can carry
everywhere with you

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


But every day we have [a] spelling test and [a]
conversation with our teacher or in pairs.
Dictionary example:
Check the words you hear on the recording.
Dictionary example:
Rory is always on his cell phone, either talking or
texting.

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Communication can

/kn/

modal verb used to request something

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I think I left my cell phone at your house.
Dictionary examples:
If you see Adrian, can you tell him I'll be in London
next weekend?
Can I have a glass of water?

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Communication can

Vocabulary

Phonetic

/kn/

Parts of
speech

Definition

modal verb used in polite offers of help

Examples
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
So please, can you make me a big sala[d]?
Dictionary example:
Can I help you with those bags?

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Communication bye

/b/

exclamation informal goodbye

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Can I help you?
Dictionary examples:
Bye! We'll see you soon.
Are you going? Bye now.

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Communication but

/bt/

conjuction

used to introduce an added statement,


usually something that is different from
what you have said before

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Bye, see you soon.
Dictionary examples:
You can invite Keith to the party, but please don't
ask that friend of his.
She's very hard-working but not very imaginative.
She's not only a painter but also a writer.
I think it's true, but then, I'm no expert.

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Communication A1
CEFR

A1

Topic

Vocabulary

Communication because

Phonetic

/bkz/

Parts of
speech

conjuction

Definition

used to give a reason for something

Examples
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
There are eight rooms but the best one is my
bedroom, because there are a lot of books.
Dictionary examples:
We can't go to Julia's party because we're going
away that weekend.
"Why did you do it?" "Because Carlos told me to."
Just because I'm lending you my dress for tonight
doesn't mean you can borrow it whenever you want
to.

A1

Communication at

/t/

A1

Communication ask

/sk/

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I will be at your house at 7:30 because I have an
appointment before [that].
preposition the @ symbol, used in e-mail addresses to Dictionary example:
separate the name of a person,
department, etc. from the name of the
dictionary at cambridge dot org
company
verb
to say a question to someone which you Dictionary examples:
want them to answer
She asked me a question.
Can I ask you something?
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Communication A1
CEFR

Topic

Vocabulary

Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
She asked me about my parents.
I asked why the plane was so late.
"Why is Sara crying?" he asked.

A1

Communication as well

preposition also

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


You asked me about a day at college.
Dictionary example:
Are you going to invite Steve as well?

A1

Communication as well

adverb

also

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Dylma goes to school every day and work[s] as well.
Dictionary example:
Are you going to invite Steve as well?

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Communication answer

/n.sr/

verb

to speak or write back to someone who


has asked you a question

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Dylma goes to school every day and work[s] as well.
Dictionary examples:
You haven't answered my question.
I wrote asking whether he'd be coming to the party
but he hasn't answered yet.

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Communication A1
CEFR

Topic

Vocabulary

Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
She answered that she wouldn't be able to come
before nine o'clock.

A1

Communication answer

/n.sr/

noun

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


My teacher give[s] m[e] questions and I have to
answer.
Dictionary examples:

what you say or write back to someone


who has asked you a question or spoken
to you
I asked him if he was going but I didn't hear his
answer.
Please give me your answer by next week.

A1

A1

Communication and

Communication and

/nd/

/nd/

conjuction

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


Please, give me [an] answer.
used to say that one thing happens after Dictionary example:
another thing
I got dressed and had my breakfast.

conjuction

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I get up early [in the] morning and I have breakfast.
used to join two words, phrases, parts of Dictionary examples:
sentences or related statements together
Ann and Jim
knives and forks
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Communication A1
CEFR

Topic

Vocabulary

Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
We kissed and hugged each other.
Straighten up your room. And don't forget to make
your bed!

A1

Communication all right

/lrt/

exclamation used to agree to a suggestion or request

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I have got [a] nice bed, [a] mirror, [a] sofa and a
table.
Dictionary examples:
"How about going out for dinner?" "All right."
"Can we leave at six?" "All right."

A1

Communication all

/l/

determiner every person or thing in a group

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


All right, tomorrow you get my jacket and wait for
me at the bus stop.
Dictionary examples:
I've seen all of his movies.
All of us had left by midnight.
She's got four children, all under the age of five.
"Which of his books did you like best?" "I loved them
all."

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A1

Topic

Vocabulary

Communication all

Phonetic

/l/

Parts of
speech

pronoun

Definition

every person or thing in a group

Examples
Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:
I hope you are all well.
Dictionary examples:
I've seen all of his movies.
All of us had left by midnight.
She's got four children, all under the age of five.
"Which of his books did you like best?" "I loved them
all."

A1

Communication about

/bt/

preposition relating to a particular subject or person

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I hope you are all well.
Dictionary examples:
What's she talking about?
I've got a book about Jung.

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Communication (that's) fine

adjective

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


I like my IT course becaus[e] I want to learn about
computers.
used to agree with a suggestion, idea, etc. Dictionary example:

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Communication A1
CEFR

Topic

Vocabulary

Phonetic

Parts of
speech

Definition

Examples
"Should we meet at 8 o'clock?" "Yes, that's fine."

A1

Communication (Good) morning

used to say hello to someone in the


morning

Cambridge Learner Corpus Learner example:


If you want to me[e]t me on Monday, that's fine.
Dictionary example:
Good morning, Sarah!

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