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hello / goodbye
An informal greeting or farewell used among friends and family.
good morning
A formal or polite greeting used during the morning hours.
good evening
A polite greeting used in the afternoon and evening hours.
please
A polite expression used when making a request.
thank you
An expression of gratitude.
you are welcome
A polite response to thanks; also used to mean "please go ahead".
sorry / excuse me (informal)
Used to apologise or to get someone's attention informally.
excuse me (formal)
A polite formal apology or way to get attention.
goodbye
A formal farewell, meaning "until we see each other again".
how are you
An informal inquiry about someone's wellbeing.
fine, thanks
A standard positive reply to "how are you?".
nice to meet you
A greeting used when meeting someone for the first time.
my name is
Used to introduce oneself; literally "I call myself".
do you speak English
A formal question asking whether someone speaks English.
I do not understand
Used to express that one does not comprehend what was said.
yes
An affirmative reply.
no
A negative reply.
good night
A farewell used at night or before sleeping.
one
The number 1.
two
The number 2.
three
The number 3.
four
The number 4.
five
The number 5.
ten
The number 10.
hundred
The number 100.
first
Ordinal number indicating the initial position in a sequence.
second
Ordinal number indicating the second position.
hour
A unit of time equal to 60 minutes.
minute
A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.
day
A period of 24 hours; the time between sunrise and sunset.
week
A period of seven days.
month
One of the twelve divisions of the calendar year.
year
A period of twelve months.
today
Referring to the current day.
tomorrow
Referring to the day after today.
yesterday
Referring to the day before today.
mother
A female parent.
father
A male parent.
parent
A mother or father; a person's parent.
brother
A male sibling.
sister
A female sibling.
child / son
A son; more broadly, a child of someone.
daughter
A female child in relation to her parents.
husband
A married man in relation to his spouse.
wife
A married woman in relation to her spouse.
grandfather
The father of one's mother or father.
grandmother
The mother of one's mother or father.
uncle
The brother of one's parent.
aunt
The sister of one's parent.
friend
A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
neighbour
A person who lives nearby.
man
An adult male human being.
woman
An adult female human being.
person
A human being regarded as an individual.
bread
A staple baked food made from flour, water and usually yeast.
pasta
An Italian staple food made from durum wheat dough, formed into various shapes.
pizza
A round flatbread topped with tomato sauce, cheese and other toppings, baked in an oven.
water
A transparent liquid essential for life.
wine
An alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice.
coffee
A hot drink brewed from roasted coffee beans, very popular in Italy.
breakfast
The first meal of the day, eaten in the morning.
lunch
The midday meal.
dinner
The main meal of the day, eaten in the evening.
fruit
The edible sweet product of a plant, typically containing seeds.
vegetable
An edible plant or part of a plant used in cooking.
meat
The flesh of animals used as food.
fish
An aquatic animal used as food.
cheese
A food made from pressed curds of milk.
ice cream
Italian-style ice cream, typically denser and more intensely flavoured than regular ice cream.
restaurant
A place where meals are cooked and served to customers.
menu
A list of dishes available in a restaurant.
bill / check
The bill presented to a customer in a restaurant or café.
recipe
A set of instructions for preparing a dish, including ingredients and method.
flavour / taste
The sensation produced by a substance in the mouth; taste.
city
A large settlement of people.
street / road
A public road or path in a town or city.
station
A place where trains, buses, or other vehicles stop for passengers.
train
A series of railway carriages drawn by a locomotive.
ticket
A document that gives the holder the right to travel or attend an event.
bus
A large motor vehicle used for public transport.
airport
A place where aircraft take off and land.
hotel
An establishment providing accommodation for travellers.
church
A building used for Christian worship.
museum
A building where objects of artistic, historical or scientific importance are displayed.
square / piazza
An open public area in a city or town.
sea
A large body of salt water.
beach
A pebbly or sandy shore beside a sea or lake.
mountain
A large natural elevation of the earth's surface.
map
A diagrammatic representation of an area showing geographical features.
north
The direction towards the North Pole; one of the four cardinal points.
south
The direction towards the South Pole; one of the four cardinal points.
tour guide
A person who leads tourists around places of interest.
sun
The star at the centre of our solar system.
rain
Water falling from clouds in drops.
wind
The natural movement of air; a current of air moving across the earth's surface.
sky
The expanse of space visible from earth.
tree
A large plant with a woody trunk and branches.
forest
A large area covered with trees and other plants.
flower
The colourful part of a plant that produces seeds.
river
A large natural stream of water flowing towards the sea or a lake.
lake
A large area of water surrounded by land.
earthquake
A sudden violent shaking of the ground caused by movements in the earth's crust.
volcano
A mountain from which hot gases and lava can erupt.
animal
A living organism that is not a plant or bacterium; especially a mammal.
climate
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
pollution
The presence of harmful substances in the environment.
recycling
The process of converting waste into reusable material.
landscape
The visible features of an area of land.
head
The upper part of the human body containing the brain and face.
eye
The organ of sight in humans and animals.
ear
The organ of hearing.
nose
The organ used for smelling and breathing.
mouth
The opening in the face used for eating and speaking.
tooth
One of the hard white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
hand
The end part of the arm beyond the wrist.
foot
The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle.
doctor
A person qualified to practise medicine.
hospital
An institution providing medical and surgical treatment.
medicine
A drug or other substance used to treat or prevent illness.
illness / disease
A disease or period of being unwell.
pain
A highly unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury.
exercise
Physical activity done to improve health and strength.
health
The state of being free from illness or injury.
allergy
A damaging immune response by the body to a substance to which it has become hypersensitive.
work / job
Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a result or earn money.
office
A room or building used as a place for professional work.
salary
A fixed regular payment for employment.
meeting
An assembly of people for a discussion or business purpose.
colleague
A person with whom one works.
boss / head
A person in charge of a worker or organisation.
company / firm
A commercial business organisation.
contract
A formal written agreement between parties.
Electronic messages sent via the internet.
project
An individual or collaborative enterprise planned to achieve a goal.
client / customer
A person or organisation that buys goods or services.
budget
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period.
deadline
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
interview
A formal meeting at which someone is questioned, especially for employment.
tax
A compulsory financial charge or levy imposed by the government.
entrepreneur
A person who starts and runs a business, taking financial risk.
art
Creative activity producing works to be appreciated for beauty or emotional power.
music
Sounds organised in time to be pleasing or expressive.
opera
A dramatic work combining singing and orchestral music; also a work or creation.
festival
A series of events celebrating a particular theme or occasion.
tradition
A long-established custom or belief passed down through generations.
religion
A system of faith and worship.
language
The system of communication used by a particular country or community.
history
The study of past events; also a narrative.
government
The group of people who govern a country or state.
law
A rule made by a government that must be followed.
school
An institution for educating children.
university
A high-level educational institution for degree-level studies.
citizen
A legally recognised member of a state or community.
democracy
A system of government by the whole population through elected representatives.
equality
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights and opportunities.
immigration
The process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
to be
The fundamental copular verb used to indicate existence, identity or state.
to have
To possess or own something; also used to form compound tenses.
to do / to make
A very versatile verb meaning to do, make, or perform an action.
to go
To move or travel from one place to another.
to come
To move towards the speaker or a specified place.
to eat
To put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it.
to drink
To take liquid into the mouth and swallow it.
to speak / to talk
To express thoughts by saying words.
to listen
To give attention to a sound; to hear with intention.
to write
To mark letters or words on a surface with a pen, pencil or keyboard.
to read
To look at and comprehend the meaning of written text.
to see
To perceive with the eyes; to understand or recognise.
to look / to watch
To direct one's gaze; to watch something attentively.
to want
To have a desire or wish for something.
to need
To require something as necessary or important.
to like / to please
To find something agreeable or pleasant; literally "to please" (used with indirect object).
to love
To feel deep affection or romantic love for someone or something.
to know (a fact)
To have knowledge or information about something.
to understand
To perceive the meaning of something; to comprehend.
to think
To use one's mind actively to form ideas or opinions.
to work
To perform a job or task, especially for money.
to live
To be alive; to reside in a place.
to buy
To obtain something by paying money for it.
to pay
To give money in return for goods or services.
big / great
Of considerable size; also used to mean great or important.
small / little
Of less than normal or usual size.
beautiful / nice
Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
ugly / bad
Unpleasant to look at; of poor quality or unpleasant nature.
good
Of high quality or a satisfactory standard; morally right.
bad / naughty
Of poor quality or a low standard; morally wrong.
new
Not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently.
old
Having lived for a long time; having existed for many years.
fast / quick
Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
slow
Not moving quickly; taking a long time.
hot / warm
Having a high temperature; feeling warmth.
cold
Having a low temperature; not warm.
difficult
Needing much effort or skill to accomplish or understand.
easy
Achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.
important
Of great significance or value; likely to have a major effect.
different
Not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature or quality.
same
Identical; not different or other.
tired
In need of sleep or rest; feeling fatigue.
who
Used to ask about the identity of a person.
what
Used to ask for information specifying something.
where
Used to ask about the place or position of something.
when
Used to ask about the time at which something happens.
why / because
Used to ask the reason or purpose for something; also means "because".
how
Used to ask about the manner or way something is done.
how much / how many
Used to ask about the quantity or degree of something.
which / what
Used to ask which one of a defined set.
how far
Used to ask the distance to a place.
whose
Used to ask who owns or is associated with something.
how long
Used to ask the duration of something.
is there / there is
Used to state or ask about the existence of something.
house / home
A building or place where someone lives.
kitchen
The room where food is cooked.
bedroom
A room used for sleeping.
bathroom
A room containing a bath or shower and usually a toilet.
shop / store
A building or part of a building where goods are sold.
market
An outdoor or covered area where goods are sold.
money
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes.
telephone / phone
A device used for speaking to someone in another place.
computer
An electronic device for processing information.
car
A road vehicle with an engine.
newspaper
A printed publication containing news and information.
to sell
To hand something over in exchange for money.
to cook
To prepare food by heating it.
to sleep
To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.
to wake up
To stop sleeping; to become conscious and alert.
keys
Metal instruments used to open locks.
happy
Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
sad
Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
joy
A feeling of great happiness or delight.
love
An intense feeling of deep affection.
fear
An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger or pain.
angry
Feeling strong displeasure and hostility.
surprised
Feeling or showing shock from something unexpected.
bored
Feeling weary and uninterested.
anxious
Experiencing worry, nervousness or unease.
stressed
Suffering from mental or emotional tension or pressure.
proud
Feeling deep pleasure from one's own or another's achievements.
embarrassed
Feeling self-conscious or ashamed in front of others.
loneliness
The state of feeling sad because one has no friends or company.
nostalgia
A sentimental longing for the past.
six
The number 6.
midnight
Twelve o'clock at night.
cousin
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
oil
A liquid fat used in cooking; in Italian cuisine especially olive oil.
hill
A naturally raised area of land, lower than a mountain.
snow
Frozen water vapour that falls from the sky in white flakes.
heart
The organ that pumps blood; also a symbol of love and emotion.
sport
A competitive or recreational physical activity.
to travel
To make a journey, typically of some length.
to remember
To have something come back into one's mind; to recall.