Vocabulary

Build your English vocabulary with useful words, meanings, examples, and practice activities for everyday communication skills.

Reporting a Child’s Absence from School-Useful Vocabulary

When your child cannot go to school, you may need to report the absence to the school. You may need to call the school, leave a voicemail, send an email, or use an online attendance system. Knowing the right vocabulary can help you communicate clearly and confidently. 1. Important Vocabulary Here is some useful vocabulary you can

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Visiting a Tourist Attraction: Useful English Vocabulary

Visiting a tourist attraction is a great way to explore a new city or learn more about Canadian history and culture. You may visit a museum, art gallery, historic building, national park, zoo, aquarium, or famous landmark. When you visit a tourist attraction, you need English to buy tickets, ask for information, understand signs, find your

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Planning a Trip: Useful English Vocabulary

Planning a trip involves many steps, from choosing a destination to booking transportation and accommodation. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway or a longer vacation, knowing the right English vocabulary can make the process easier. In this article, you’ll learn useful words and phrases for planning a trip, including choosing a destination, making reservations, organizing

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Going Sightseeing: Useful English Vocabulary and Expressions

Going sightseeing is a great way to explore a new city, learn about Canadian culture, and discover interesting places. Whether you are visiting a famous landmark, walking around a neighbourhood, going to a museum, or taking a guided tour, knowing some common sightseeing vocabulary will make your experience easier and more enjoyable. In this lesson,

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Essential Air Travel Vocabulary: From Booking to Boarding

Travelling by plane can be stressful, especially when you are not familiar with the English vocabulary used at the airport. From booking airline ticket to checking in, going through security, customs, and listening to announcements, you need to understand many common words and expressions. This guide introduces useful airport and airline vocabulary for English learners at CLB 4–7. 1.

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Vocabulary for Making a Complaint: CLB 4–7

Making a complaint is an important everyday English skill. You may need to complain about a product, service, hotel, restaurant, delivery, bill, or workplace problem. Knowing the right vocabulary can help you explain the problem clearly and politely. 1. Useful Vocabulary for Complaints Word/Phrase Meaning Example complaint a statement that something is wrong I would like

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Warranty Vocabulary: Understanding and Talking About Warranties

When you buy an expensive product such as a phone, laptop, television, appliance, or car, it may come with a warranty. A warranty can protect you if the product stops working or has a manufacturing problem. Knowing warranty vocabulary can help you understand your rights and communicate with a store, manufacturer, or customer-service representative. 1. What

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Returns and Exchanges Vocabulary for Everyday Shopping (CLB 5–7)

Returning or exchanging an item is a common shopping situation in Canada. Sometimes a product is damaged, doesn’t fit, or simply isn’t what you expected. Knowing the right returns and exchanges vocabulary will help you explain the problem clearly and communicate confidently with store employees. In this lesson, you’ll learn useful adjectives and phrases to

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