The vocabulary introduced here is from the “Unlock 1”, Listening and Speaking book. Specifically, it comes from the third unit (Lifestyle) and it is the first vocabulary set.

Contest Definition: A game you try to win.

• She won first place in the spelling contest at school.
• The contest was exciting, with teams racing to solve puzzles.
• He practiced every day to do well in the singing contest.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Contest on Youglish

Diamond Definition: A shape with four sides, often used for kites.

• He flew a diamond-shaped kite high above the field.
• The kite had a diamond shape and was painted with bright colors.
• She drew a diamond on the paper to design her new kite.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Diamond on Youglish

Festival Definition: A special day (or days) when people celebrate with music, dancing or games.

• The town held a festival with music and dancing in the park.
• During the festival, everyone played fun games and ate traditional food.
• She wore a colorful dress to the festival to join the celebrations.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Festival on Youglish

Magnificent Definition: Very good or very beautiful.

• The magnificent sunset painted the sky with red and orange colors.
• The castle was magnificent, with tall towers and shiny windows.
• She wore a magnificent dress that everyone admired at the party.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Magnificent on Youglish

Traditional Definition: In the old way.

• They danced a traditional dance that their grandparents taught them.
• She cooked a traditional meal using her family’s old recipe.
• The traditional clothes for the festival were bright and colorful.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Traditional on Youglish

Play computer games Definition: To engage in games on a computer.

• He loves to play computer games with his friends after school.
• She spent the afternoon playing computer games about racing cars.
• They play computer games to have fun and solve challenges online.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Play computer games on Youglish

Exercise Definition: To engage in physical activity to maintain or improve health.

• She likes to exercise by running in the park every morning.
• He exercises with push-ups and jumping to stay strong.
• They exercise together by riding bikes to keep healthy.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Exercise on Youglish

Sleep Definition: To rest with the eyes closed and the mind and body inactive.

• After a busy day, she likes to sleep early to feel rested.
• He sleeps for eight hours every night to stay healthy.
• The baby sleeps quietly in the crib during the afternoon.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Sleep on Youglish

Watch TV Definition: To look at and pay attention to television programs.

• They watch TV every evening to see their favorite shows.
• She likes to watch TV and laugh at funny cartoons with her brother.
• He watches TV to learn about animals on nature programs.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Watch TV on Youglish

Go online Definition: To use the internet.

• She likes to go online to chat with her friends after school.
• He goes online to find information for his homework projects.
• They go online to watch videos about how to cook new recipes.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Go online on Youglish

Do homework Definition: To complete school assignments at home.

• He sits at his desk to do homework after dinner every night.
• She does homework to practice math and reading for school.
• They do homework together to help each other with difficult questions.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Do homework on Youglish

Text Definition: To send a message using a mobile phone.

• She will text her friend to plan a meeting at the park.
• He texts his mom to let her know he’s coming home late.
• They text each other funny pictures during the school break.
• Real World Use Case: 🔗 Text on Youglish

Vocabulary Activities

Here are some engaging vocabulary activities related to the words mentioned above. These activities will reinforce the vocabulary you’ve just taught your students.

Matching – Vocabulary Quiz

In this activity, the students will match the words with their respective definitions.

Word Search – Find the hidden words in a letter Grid

In this activity, the students will search for the words that the teacher has taught. The words are hidden in a letter grid.

Spin the Wheel – Find the word

In this game, the teacher will spin a wheel, and eventually, it will stop. When the wheel stops, the students will see the meaning of a specific word. Then, the teacher will ask one of the students to guess the word by carefully reading its definition. The teacher may ask the student to make a sentence for the word.

Unscramble the word or phrase – Vocabulary Quiz

In this activity, the students will move the letters around to put them in the right order and reveal a word or phrase. All these words are connected to the above vocabulary.

Open the box

In this fun activity, the teacher will choose one of the students to participate. First, that student will pick a number. Then, the teacher will click on the chosen number. What happens next? Well, the student will see the meaning of a word—a word related to the vocabulary the teacher has taught in class. Now comes the exciting part: the student needs to read the meaning and guess the word! If the guess is correct, the teacher might even ask the student to create a sentence using that word.

Vocabulary Presentation