FAMILY A family is a group of people who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption. The members of the family are united in blood ties and/or other relationships. CELEBRATIONS A celebration can be defined as an event or action that is done to put emphasis on the fact that something of importance has happened….
Part 1: Listen to the audio Part 2: Read the vocabulary and definitions related to school. STUDENT In educational studies, the definition of a “student” is an individual enrolled in a school or educational institution. The student may be a person of any age with any level of intelligence and academic performance. In this context,…
Part 1: Listen to the audio recording of Lessons 1-5 Academic Word List Part 2: DIRECTIONS — Study the academic vocabulary list from Lessons 1-5. Make sure you know the correct spelling for each word. Copy down any word(s) you still don’t understand and look them up via Google Translate or an English dictionary. abandon…
English Learners can improve their English vocabulary by studying word lists. Vocabulary word lists are helpful for learning a variety of English vocabulary. A word list is a short list of words that contain the word you are learning. A word list can be in any format, such as a dictionary, an online dictionary, a…
There are many ways to study vocabulary as an English Learner. Learning vocabulary is an important part of learning English, so English Learners need to find out what works best when learning English vocabulary. Learners have to learn vocabulary in different ways, such as: reading, listening, speaking, writing, and practicing. Vocabulary can be hard to…
It is very important for English Learners to study English vocabulary. English vocabulary enables English Learners to improve both communication and comprehension English skills. When English Learners focus on English vocabulary study, they accelerate their English learning. However, some English Learners are afraid of the use of English vocabulary. This fear may cause them to…
aid Aid is a transfer of money or goods from one entity to another. The donor typically owns the thing being gifted and the recipient, who accepts the gift, may not be responsible for returning it. The term “aid” in a social science context can be used to describe a resource that is…
administration Administration refers to “personnel who are in charge of implementing government policies and programs.” Administration includes anyone that has control, oversight or supervision over others. There are many different types of administration including medical, military, municipal, college/university, etc. A person with the responsibility and authority to manage and maintain an administrative system. The definition…
acquire Acquire is when one party obtains rights to the property of another. Acquire can be when someone purchases property or steals it. When someone purchases something, they are buying it in order to alter its ownership; when someone steals something, they are taking it in order to alter its ownership. Acquire is a word…
accompany To accompany is to help someone with their task, especially in the sense of moral support. It is when one person works with, or by association with, another person in order to achieve a common goal or outcome. For example, a companion can be a close friend who provides emotional and moral support….