Teens & Adults · Vocabulary
Practical vocabulary lists for teens and adults
Sixteen word lists for real life, from phrasal verbs and job interviews to emails and opinions. Every word has a plain definition, an example sentence, audio and Russian and Spanish translations, with flashcards, matching, gap-fill and a printable worksheet.
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16 lists
Phrasal verbs & idioms · 25 words
Everyday phrasal verbs
Get up, find out, run out of: the phrasal verbs of a normal day.
- Ages 12+
- A2–B1
- Vocabulary
Work & business · 24 words
Phrasal verbs for work
Meetings, projects and emails: the phrasal verbs colleagues actually use.
- 18+
- B1–C1
- Vocabulary
Work & business · 24 words
Business English basics
The core words of office life, from agenda and invoice to market share.
- 18+
- A2–C1
- Vocabulary
Work & business · 24 words
Job interviews
From the CV to the job offer: the words of applying and interviewing.
- Ages 12+
- B1–B2
- Vocabulary
Travel · 25 words
Travel & airports
From check-in to baggage claim: the words of every flight.
- Ages 12+
- A2–B2
- Vocabulary
Travel · 25 words
Hotels & restaurants
Booking a room, ordering a meal and asking for the bill.
- Ages 12+
- A2–B1
- Vocabulary
Everyday life · 24 words
Health & the doctor's
Describe symptoms, understand the doctor and read the medicine box.
- Ages 12+
- A2–B2
- Vocabulary
Everyday life · 25 words
Money & banking
Accounts, cards, loans and refunds: the language of everyday money.
- Ages 12+
- A2–B2
- Vocabulary
Everyday life · 25 words
Technology & the internet
Passwords, updates, clouds and scams: talking about the tech we use daily.
- Ages 12+
- A2–C1
- Vocabulary
People & feelings · 25 words
Emotions & personality
Say exactly how you feel, and what people are really like.
- Ages 12+
- A2–B2
- Vocabulary
People & feelings · 25 words
Describing people & places
What someone looks like, and what a place feels like.
- Ages 12+
- A2–B2
- Vocabulary
Phrasal verbs & idioms · 25 words
Make, do, have, take
Make a mistake, do your best, have a go, take a break: which verb goes where.
- Ages 12+
- A2–B2
- Vocabulary
Phrasal verbs & idioms · 25 words
Common idioms
The idioms people really use, with the closest Russian and Spanish match.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Vocabulary
Writing & discussion · 28 words
Linking words for writing
Contrast, add, explain results and conclude: the glue of good writing.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Vocabulary
Writing & discussion · 25 words
Emails & polite requests
Open, ask, apologise, attach and sign off without sounding rude or stiff.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Vocabulary
Writing & discussion · 25 words
Opinions & discussion
Give a view, agree, push back politely and keep a discussion moving.
- Ages 12+
- B1–C1
- Vocabulary
How to use a list in class
- Before the lesson, choose ten words at the right level and play them with the audio button.
- In class, pairs run the flashcards: one student reads the definition, the other says the word.
- Check with matching and gap-fill on the board, or print the worksheet for homework.
- Finish with the “Use it” speaking task, so every word is said at least once in context.
Then speak
Put the words to work in a full speaking lesson: discussion questions at B1–C1 or a real-life role-play.