German Wordlist For English Plus 4 Second Edition

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Starter unit
3D projector (n) /ˌθriː ˌdiː Paul’s got a 3D projector. 3D-Beamer
prəˈdʒektə(r)/
abroad (adv) /əˈbrɔːd/ Do you ever go abroad on holiday? im/ins Ausland
account (n) /əˈkaʊnt/ I don’t have a bank account. Konto
amazing (adj) /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ It was an amazing experience. großartig
app (n) /æp/ It’s an app that can help you to learn different alphabets. App, Applikation
balance (n) /ˈbæləns/ You seem to have a good balance of real- world and internet life. Gleichgewicht
birthday (n) /ˈbɜːθdeɪ/ When’s your birthday? Geburtstag
blog (n) /blɒɡ/ Write a blog post about a good or bad experience which you had Blog
on holiday.
borrow (v) /ˈbɒrəʊ/ Can I borrow your umbrella? ausleihen
calculator (n) /ˈkælkjuleɪtə(r)/ This calculator is old and broken. Taschenrechner
cartoon (n) /kɑːˈtuːn/ Did you use to watch cartoons after school? Zeichentrickfilm
celebrity (n) /səˈlebrəti/ Do you follow any celebrities on social media? Prominente(r)
chat (v) /tʃæt/ We stayed outside chatting. sich unterhalten
check (v) /tʃek/ When do you check your social media? überprüfen
comment (n) /ˈkɒment/ Most people who were undecided did not make comments. Bemerkung
connect (v) /kəˈnekt/ The rooms on this floor connect. verbunden sein
console (n) /ˈkɒnsəʊl/ He’s got that new console, hasn’t he? Konsole
cool (adj) /kuːl/ Well, she is very cool. cool
device (n) /dɪˈvaɪs/ Which devices do you use every day? Gerät
digital (adj) /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ I own a lot of digital devices. digital
download (v) /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ I never download films. herunterladen
email (n) /ˈiːmeɪl/ Did people used to write letters instead of emails? E-Mail
exist (v) /ɪɡˈzɪst/ If there was no gravity, Earth wouldn’t exist. existieren
follow (v) /ˈfɒləʊ/ Who do you follow? folgen
free (adj) /friː/ Buy one pizza, get one free. kostenlos
games console (n) /ˈɡeɪmz kɒnsəʊl/ In the 1960s, people used to have games consoles. Spielkonsole
GPS (n) /ˌdʒiː piː ˈes/ In the 1960s, we used to navigate with real maps (GPS) Globales
instead of GPS. Positionsbestimmungs
-sytem
HD TV (n) /ˌeɪtʃ diː tiː ˈviː/ Our new TV is an HD TV. HD-Fernseher
intelligent (adj) /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/ Do you think that animals are intelligent and have feelings? intelligent
internet (n) /ˈɪntənet/ You seem to have a good balance of real-world and internet life. Internet
laptop (n) /ˈlæptɒp/ I am saving money so I can buy a new laptop. Laptop
latest (adj) /ˈleɪtɪst/ Do you like my latest selfie? neueste
link (n) /lɪŋk/ Yesterday, she posted a link to the trailer of that new film she’s in. Link
map (n) /mæp/ What did Saroo recognize on the satellite maps? Karte
mention (v) /ˈmenʃn/ Which friends and relatives does he mention? erwähnen
message (n) /ˈmesɪdʒ/ Include a personal message. Nachricht
necessity (n) /nəˈsesəti/ A calculator is a necessity. Notwendigkeit
network (n) /ˈnetwɜːk/ Which Wi-Fi network do you normally connect to? Netzwerk
online (adv) /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/ How often do you play games online? online
password (n) /ˈpɑːswɜːd/ They change the password every day. Passwort
post (v) /pəʊst/ Do you ever post comments on blogs or news websites? posten
profile (n) /ˈprəʊfaɪl/ My friend Sal updates her profile photo quite often. Profil
real (adj) /rɪəl/ What’s life like in the real world? echt
remote control (n) /rɪˌməʊt kənˈtrəʊl/ I can’t find the remote control. Fernbedienung
request (n) /rɪˈkwest/ How many friend requests do you have? Anfrage
reset (v) /ˌriːˈset/ How often do you reset your password? zurücksetzen
satellite TV (n) /ˌsætəlaɪt ˌtiː ˈviː/ In the 1960s, satellite TV existed. Satellitenfernsehen
selfie (n) /ˈselfiː/ Do you like my latest selfie? Selfie
share (v) /ʃeə(r)/ Who do you share your photos with? teilen
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social media (n) /ˌsəʊʃl ˈmiːdiə/ Do you follow any celebrities on social media? soziale Medien
spellchecker (n) /ˈspeltʃekə(r)/ I run a spellchecker after I’ve typed the posts. Rechtschreibprüfung
spend (time) (v) /spend (ˈtaɪm)/ How much time do you spend online each day? verbringen
stream (v) /striːm/ Where is she streaming that music from? streamen
style (n) /staɪl/ It was built in the classical style. Stil
survey (n) /ˈsɜːveɪ/ I can present the results of a survey and contrast people’s opinions. Umfrage
technology (n) /tekˈnɒlədʒi/ What technology makes your life easier? Technologie
teenager (n) /ˈtiːneɪdʒə(r)/ Teenagers haven’t had enough experience. Teenager
translator (n) /trænsˈleɪtə(r)/ She works as a translator of technical texts. Übersetzer(in)
update (v) /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/ How often do you update your social media page? aktualisieren
upload (v) /ˌʌpˈləʊd/ How many photos do you normally take and upload each week? hochladen
video calling (n) /ˈvɪdiəʊ kɔːlɪŋ/ Zoe’s grandmother really likes video calling. Videotelefonie
vinyl record (n) /ˌvaɪnl ˈrekɔːd/ In the 1960s, people used to listen to music on vinyl records. Vinylschallplatte
VR headset (n) /ˌviː ɑː ˈhedset/ The new VR headsets are good. VR-Brille
wearable (adj) /ˈweərəbl/ This device is wearable. tragbar
website (n) /ˈwebsaɪt/ I don’t often look at news websites. Internetseite
Wi-Fi (n) /ˈwaɪ faɪ/ I’m trying to connect to the Wi-Fi but it’s not working. WLAN
world (n) /wɜːld/ Come back to the real world! Welt
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accept (v) /əkˈsept/ We will accept offers over €100. akzeptieren
action (n) /ˈækʃn/ Many actions have unintended consequences. Handlung
action figure (n) /ˈækʃn fɪɡə(r)/ I regret not keeping my old Star Wars action figures. Action-Figur
actively (adv) /ˈæktɪvli/ I can engage actively in a conversation. aktiv
address (v) /əˈdres/ He addressed it to ‘someone beautiful and far away’. adressieren
adopt (v) /əˈdɒpt/ Eventually, an Australian family adopted him and he moved adoptieren
to Tasmania.
afterwards (adv) /ˈɑːftəwədz/ We went shopping and afterwards I went to a café. danach
almost (adv) /ˈɔːlməʊst/ When he finally travelled back to the village, he found it almost fast
empty.
alone (adj) /əˈləʊn/ Upset and alone, Saroo stayed on the train as it travelled allein
1,000 miles to Kolkata.
amazingly (adv) /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/ Amazingly, just as we were getting out of the car, the rain stopped. erstaunlicherweise
anecdote (n) /ˈænɪkdəʊt/ Record yourself telling your anecdote. Anekdote
apologize (v) /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/ Peter apologized to his brother. sich entschuldigen
asleep (adj) /əˈsliːp/ Saroo was asleep on the train. schlafend
attic (n) /ˈætɪk/ I came across this in a box of old photographs in our attic. Dachboden
awesome (adj) /ˈɔːsəm/ I often look back on that trip – it was awesome. großartig
background (n) /ˈbækɡraʊnd/ What were the main events and what was happening in Hintergrund
the background?
barbecue (n) /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː/ Afterwards we had a barbecue, and we stayed outside chatting Barbecue/Grillfest
until one in the morning.
beautiful (adj) /ˈbjuːtɪfl/ I opened the box, and there was a beautiful brand new bike inside. schön
beg (v) /beɡ/ He was begging for food. betteln
belong to (phr v) /bɪˈlɒŋ tu, tə/ I was upset when I lost this watch ’cos it belonged to my grandad. gehören
bottle (n) /ˈbɒtl/ She never uses plastic cups, bags or bottles. Flasche
brand new (adj) /ˌbrænd ˈnjuː/ You don’t need to put brand new objects into your capsule. brandneu
break (v) /breɪk/ She was upset because she broke her phone. kaputtmachen
campsite (n) /ˈkæmpsaɪt/ The moment that we left the campsite, it started raining. Zeltplatz
cannon (n) /ˈkænən/ The Gun Club made long cannons to help the soldiers who Kanone
were fighting in the war.
capsule (n) /ˈkæpsjuːl/ What kind of things do people put into time capsules? Kapsel
careful (adj) /ˈkeəfl/ Please be more careful this time. vorsichtig
childhood (n) /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ All through her childhood she loved playing tennis. Kindheit
circle (n) /ˈsɜːkl/ He drew a circle. Kreis
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civil war (n) /ˌsɪvl ˈwɔː(r)/ At the time of the American Civil War, a new club opened Bürgerkrieg
in the town of Baltimore in the USA.
civilization (n) /ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ It’s good to be back in civilization after two weeks in a tent! Zivilisation
clip (n) /klɪp/ Put some clips from popular films, TV programmes and songs Clip
on a memory stick.
club (n) /klʌb/ The club was very popular. Klub
coin (n) /kɔɪn/ The historic documents and rare coins were almost undamaged. Münze
collection (n) /kəˈlekʃn/ Summarize what the collections tell us about your culture. Sammlung
come across (phr v) /ˌkʌm əˈkrɒs/ I came across this box of old toys when I was tidying the garage. auf etw. stoßen
common (adj) /ˈkɒmən/ Common objects show people what normal life was like. üblich
container (n) /kənˈteɪnə(r)/ Use a metal or tough plastic container. Behälter
content (n) /ˈkɒntent/ The contents of the capsule in Smithtown were disappointing Inhalt
and smelly.
’cos (because) (conj) /kɒz (bɪˈkɒz, bɪˈkʌz)/ I was upset when I lost this watch ’cos it belonged to my grandad. weil
cover (v) /ˈkʌvə(r)/ Cover the texts and answer the questions. abdecken
cry (v) /kraɪ/ There I was, all dirty and crying, and my brand new bike weinen
was damaged.
crypt (n) /krɪpt/ The opening date for the crypt is soon. Krypta
cupboard (n) /ˈkʌbəd/ Luckily, I found it last week, behind a cupboard. Schrank
cute (adj) /kjuːt/ I think it’s a cute photo, so I got it framed. süß
damaged (adj) /ˈdæmɪdʒd/ Otherwise objects can become damaged. beschädigt
dangerous (adj) /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ This road is dangerous. gefährlich
dark (adj) /dɑːk/ It was dark and we were feeling a bit scared. dunkel
decide (v) /dɪˈsaɪd/ Decide which key phrases you want to use. beschließen
definitely (adv) /ˈdefɪnətli/ We definitely had a big adventure on our holiday. definitiv
description (n) /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/ Write a description of your personality. Beschreibung
desperate (adj) /ˈdespərət/ People who are desperate for somewhere to live in verzweifelt
the city put up these shanty houses.
desperately (adv) /ˈdespərətli/ He desperately searched the train. verzweifelt
detail (n) /ˈdiːteɪl/ This will help you understand the details more easily. Einzelheit
die (v) /daɪ/ A lot of people died during the Civil War. sterben
difficult (adj) /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ He spent three difficult and dangerous months in and around schwierig
Kolkata.
dirty (adj) /ˈdɜːti/ There I was, all dirty and crying, and my brand new bike dreckig
was damaged.
disappointing (adj) /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ It’s really disappointing. enttäuschend
document (n) /ˈdɒkjumənt/ Water had destroyed the documents a long time Dokument
before they opened it.
drama (n) /ˈdrɑːmə/ It sounds like an advertisement for a new TV drama. Drama
dramatic (adj) /drəˈmætɪk/ They watched dramatic pictures of the police raid on TV. dramatisch
dramatically (adv) /drəˈmætɪkli/ When Saroo Brierley was five years old, his life changed dramatisch
dramatically.
draw (v) /drɔː/ He drew a circle on the map around Kolkata. zeichnen
earring (n) /ˈɪərɪŋ/ Earrings for sale – old-fashioned but cool! Ohrring
easily (adv) /ˈiːzəli/ I can carry it easily with one hand. leicht
easy (adj) /ˈiːzi/ Is it easy to decide what to eat? einfach
emotional (adj) /ɪˈməʊʃənl/ Her reaction was very emotional. emotional
emotionally (adv) /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/ She walked slowly and emotionally towards him. emotional
empty (adj / v) /ˈempti/ There aren’t any green spaces, just large empty areas. leer
ending (n) /ˈendɪŋ/ Think about a film with a happy or surprising ending. Ende
engage (v) /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ I can engage actively in a conversation. engagieren
engineer (n) /ˌendʒɪˈnɪə(r)/ He got a job as an engineer. Ingenieur(in)
entrance (n) /ˈentrəns/ We couldn’t even walk to the entrance. Eingang
event (n) /ɪˈvent/ Do you frame photos to remind you of special events? Veranstaltung
eventful (adj) /ɪˈventfl/ It had been a long and eventful journey. ereignisreich

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eventually (adv) /ɪˈventʃuəli/ I got him back eventually. schließlich,

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experience (n) /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ It was an amazing experience. Erfahrung
explosive (n) /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ We’ve made new cannons, guns and explosives. Sprengstoff
far away (adj) /ˌfɑːr əˈweɪ/ The moon is far away. weitab
fashionable (adj) /ˈfæʃnəbl/ It was fashionable for both girls and guys to have long hair. modisch
feel (v) /fiːl/ How did you feel? fühlen
festival (n) /ˈfestɪvl/ I recently found this wristband from Glastonbury festival. Festival
fight (v) /faɪt/ It’s better to work with nature than to fight against it. kämpfen
final (adj) /ˈfaɪnl/ We’re getting ready for the final exams. Abschluss-
finally (adv) /ˈfaɪnəli/ Who did Saroo finally find in his village? endlich
find (v) /faɪnd/ I find maths and science really easy. finden
fisherman (n) /ˈfɪʃəmən/ One day a fisherman in Italy was emptying his net. Angler, Fischer
forever (adv) /fərˈevə(r)/ They’re gone forever now, but they were probably worth (für) immer
some money.
forget (v) /fəˈɡet/ I’ll never forget seeing Adele sing live! vergessen
fragile (adj) /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ Some other products, in contrast, are a bit more fragile. zerbrechlich
framed (adj) /freɪmd/ I think it’s a cute photo, so I got it framed. gerahmt
fresh (adj) /freʃ/ This smells great – really fresh and original. frisch
genre (n) /ˈʒɒnrə/ When you listen, try to identify the genre and the situation. Genre/Gattung
get (sth) back (phr v) /ˌɡet … ˈbæk/ When you buy online, you have to return the product etw. wiederbekommen
with the receipt to get your money back.
get rid of (phr v) /ˌɡet ˈrɪd əv/ What did Greg get rid of? los werden
girlfriend (n) /ˈɡɜːlfrend/ He hadn’t had a girlfriend for a long time. Freundin
graceful (adj) /ˈɡreɪsfl/ The dancers were all tall and graceful. elegant
grow up (phr v) /ˌɡrəʊ ˈʌp/ Why don’t you grow up? aufwachsen
gun (n) /ɡʌn/ He’s got a gun! Schusswaffe
happily (adv) /ˈhæpɪli/ J.T. Maston smiled happily. glücklich
happy (adj) /ˈhæpi/ She’s really happy. glücklich
historic (adj) /hɪˈstɒrɪk/ The historic documents and rare coins were almost undamaged. historisch
hook (n) /hʊk/ Many of them had lost an arm or a leg and now had hooks and Haken
wooden legs instead.
identify (v) /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/ How did the police identify the men? identifizieren
image (n) /ˈɪmɪdʒ/ The poem is about clothes and image. Erscheinungsbild
immense (adj) /ɪˈmens/ Saroo’s excitement was immense. riesig
include (v) /ɪnˈkluːd/ Include a personal message. etw. einfügen
informative (adj) /ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/ The book is not very informative about local customs. aufschlussreich
instructive (adj) /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/ It was a most instructive experience. lehrreich
keep (v) /kiːp/ I don’t normally keep souvenirs, but I love this one. aufbewahren
kid (n) /kɪd/ We went for a swim in the lake and played some football with Kind
the other kids at the campsite.
lake (n) /leɪk/ We went for a swim in the lake. See
leave (v) /liːv/ He tried to leave the train. verlassen
live (adj) /laɪv/ I’ll never forget seeing Adele sing live! live
lock (v) /lɒk/ Did you lock the door? abschließen
lonely (adj) /ˈləʊnli/ There are times when I feel very lonely. einsam
look back (on) (phr v) /ˌlʊk ˈbæk (ɒn)/ I often look back on that trip – it was awesome. zurückschauen
look forward to (phr v) /ˌlʊk ˈfɔːwəd tu, tə/ I’m looking forward to the weekend. sich auf etw. freuen
lose (v) /luːz/ Sit down or you’ll lose your seat. verlieren
luckily (adv) /ˈlʌkɪli/ Luckily, I am a good swimmer. glücklicherweise
lucky (adj) /ˈlʌki/ We’re very lucky. Glück haben
marry (v) /ˈmæri/ Ake travelled to Sicily and married his true love. heiraten
meanwhile (adv) /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ Meanwhile, my baby brother started crying because we had inzwischen
forgotten his teddy.
member (n) /ˈmembə(r)/ The members of the Gun Club wanted to make bigger guns. Mitglied

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memorabilia (n) /ˌmemərəˈbɪliə/ She collects Beatles memorabilia. Memorabilien

memorize (v) /ˈmeməraɪz/ Try to memorize your story. sich etw. merken
memory (n) /ˈmeməri/ What is your earliest memory? Erinnerung
memory stick (n) /ˈmeməri stɪk/ Put some clips from popular films, TV programmes and songs Speicherstick
on a memory stick.
metal (adj) /ˈmetl/ Use a metal or tough plastic container. metallisch
mixed (adj) /mɪkst/ The weather has been very mixed lately. gemischt
moon (n) /muːn/ The moon is far away. Mond
need to (v) /ˈniːd tu, tə/ You need to think twice before you commit. müssen
net (n) /net/ Kick the ball into the net. Netz
noisily (adv) /ˈnɔɪzɪli/ The children were playing noisily upstairs. laut
novel (n) /ˈnɒvl/ The novel was based on a true life story. Roman
object (n) /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/ Have you got any objects which are special for you? Gegenstand
offer (n) /ˈɒfə(r)/ We will accept offers over €100. Angebot
old-fashioned (adj) /ˌəʊld ˈfæʃnd/ Earrings for sale – old-fashioned but cool! altmodisch
on board /ˌɒn ˈbɔːd/ I saw a train in front of me with the door open and for some reason an Bord
I thought he was on board.
orphanage (n) /ˈɔːfənɪdʒ/ He spent most of his childhood in an orphanage. Waisenhaus
pack (v) /pæk/ Did you pack the camera? packen
panic (v) /ˈpænɪk/ Saroo panicked and jumped onto the train. in Panik geraten
part (n) /pɑːt/ Part of the building was destroyed in the fire. Teil
perfect (adj) /ˈpɜːfɪkt/ That’s perfect! perfekt
perform (v) /pəˈfɔːm/ Who performed at the festival Hannah went to? spielen, auftreten
personal (adj) /ˈpɜːsənl/ Include a personal message. persönlich
picnic (n) /ˈpɪknɪk/ Let’s eat our picnic by the lake. Picknick
plastic (adj) /ˈplæstɪk/ She never uses plastic cups, bags or bottles, for example. Plastik
popular (adj) /ˈpɒpjələ(r)/ The club was very popular. beliebt
probably (adv) /ˈprɒbəbli/ You’re probably right. wahrscheinlich
professor (n) /prəˈfesə(r)/ He was made a professor at the age of 40. Professor(in)
property (n) /ˈprɒpəti/ The hotel had fifteen teddy bears in lost property. Eigentum
rare (adj) /reə(r)/ Orcas are rare here. selten
reason (n) /ˈriːzn/ He said no but he didn’t give a reason. Grund
recognize (v) /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/ I didn’t recognize myself at first. erkennen
regret (v) /rɪˈɡret/ I regret what I said. bedauern
remember (v) /rɪˈmembə(r)/ I remember feeling scared and crying. sich erinnern
remind (sb) of (phr v) /rɪˈmaɪnd … əv/ It’s really special because it reminds me of him. jmd. an etw.
erinnern
repair (v) /rɪˈpeə(r)/ We need to repair the roof. reparieren
romantic (adj) /rəʊˈmæntɪk/ The dinner was very romantic. romantisch
rotten (adj) /ˈrɒtn/ The apple is rotten. verfault
rural (adj) /ˈrʊərəl/ The story took place in rural America. ländlich
sad (adj) /sæd/ I was sad because she forgot my birthday. traurig
sadly (adv) /ˈsædli/ Sadly, he wasn’t able to go on the trip. traurigerweise
safety (n) /ˈseɪfti/ There is safety in numbers. Sicherheit
sailor (n) /ˈseɪlə(r)/ A sailor works on a boat. Matrose
satellite (n) /ˈsætəlaɪt/ What did Saroo recognize on the satellite maps? Satellit
scared (adj) /skeəd/ I remember feeling scared and crying. verängstigt
science-fiction (adj) /ˌsaɪəns ˈfɪkʃn/ The book was science-fiction. Science-Fiction
sea (n) /siː/ We live in a cottage by the sea. Meer
search (v) /sɜːtʃ/ Saroo searched the train for his brother. suchen
secret (adj) /ˈsiːkrət/ The meeting is taking place at a secret location. geheim
sentimental (adj) /ˌsentɪˈmentl/ Are you sentimental? sentimental
show (n) /ʃəʊ/ This is a show about how to make a time capsule. Sendung
slow (adj) /sləʊ/ Our Wi-Fi is really slow. langsam
slowly (adv) /ˈsləʊli/ She walked slowly towards him. langsam

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smelly (adj) /ˈsmeli/ The cheese is very smelly. stinkend

soldier (n) /ˈsəʊldʒə(r)/ He is a soldier in the army. Soldat(in)
souvenir (n) /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(r)/ Where did Chloe get her souvenir? Souvenir
special (adj) /ˈspeʃl/ It’s really special because it reminds me of him. besonders
straight (adv) /streɪt/ After that, we drove straight home again. direkt
street (n) /striːt/ He lives in this street. Straße
stupidly (adv) /ˈstjuːpɪdli/ I stupidly agreed to lend him the money. dummerweise
suddenly (adv) /ˈsʌdənli/ I suddenly realized what I had to do. plötzlich
survive (v) /səˈvaɪv/ Many birds didn’t survive the cold winter. überleben
teddy bear (n) /ˈtedi beə(r)/ I left my teddy bear at a hotel. Teddybär
terrible (adj) /ˈterəbl/ That’s a terrible thing to say! schrecklich
thankfully (adv) /ˈθæŋkfəli/ There was a fire in the building, but thankfully no one was hurt. glücklicherweise
theme park (n) /ˈθiːm pɑːk/ My dad took us to a theme park. Themenpark
thought (n) /θɔːt/ You are always in my thoughts. Gedanke
throw (v) /θrəʊ/ He put the letter into a bottle and he threw it in the sea. werfen
tidy (v) /ˈtaɪdi/ My dad asked me to tidy my room. aufräumen
tough (adj) /tʌf/ Use a metal or tough plastic container. widerstandsfähig
toy (n) /tɔɪ/ The children were playing happily with their toys. Spielzeug
treasure (v) /ˈtreʒə(r)/ I treasure the sweater that you made. schätzen
trip (n) /trɪp/ We took a trip to the ocean. Reise
undamaged (adj) /ʌnˈdæmɪdʒd/ The book was undamaged after being left outside. unbeschädigt
unpopular (adj) /ʌnˈpɒpjələ(r)/ That restaurant is very unpopular. unbeliebt
upset (adj) /ʌpˈset/ She was upset because she lost her phone. ärgerlich
used (adj) /juːzd/ I can only afford to buy a used car. gebraucht
useful (adj) /ˈjuːsfl/ Many teachers think exams are useful. nützlich
useless (adj) /ˈjuːsləs/ The broken phone was useless. nutzlos
valuable (adj) /ˈvæljuəbl/ My coin collection is very valuable. wertvoll
village (n) /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ He found his village on the map. Dorf
wake up (phr v) /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ When he woke up, his brother had gone. aufwachen
wallet (n) /ˈwɒlɪt/ I didn’t have any money because I had lost my wallet. Geldbörse
wander (v) /ˈwɒndə(r)/ I kept in my head the images of the streets I used to wander. wandern
war (n) /wɔː(r)/ They lost the war. Krieg
watch (n) /wɒtʃ/ I was upset when I lost this watch ’cos it belonged to my grandad. Armbanduhr
waterfall (n) /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ We ate our picnic by the waterfall. Wasserfall
weapon (n) /ˈwepən/ His knife was his weapon. Waffe
wood (n) /wʊd/ One day I was walking in a wood with a friend. Wald
wooden (adj) /ˈwʊdn/ He keeps the watch in a wooden box. hölzern
worth (adj) /wɜːθ/ The collection is worth some money. wert
worthless (adj) /ˈwɜːθləs/ The book is worthless. wertlos
wristband (n) /ˈrɪstbænd/ I recently found this wristband from Glastonbury festival. Armband
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accustomed (to) (adj) /əˈkʌstəmd (tu, tə)/ The dog is accustomed to eating in the morning. gewöhnt (an etw.)
active (adj) /ˈæktɪv/ Become an active and responsible citizen. aktiv
advantage (n) /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. Vorteil
advice (n) /ədˈvaɪs/ Her blog gives useful advice and ideas for people who want to Rat
learn to write.
aim (n) /eɪm/ The aim of the book is to teach young people how to start Ziel
a business.
alternative (n) /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/ Are there any alternatives? Alternative
angrily (adv) /ˈæŋɡrəli/ ‘No! No!’ cried everybody in the room angrily. wütend
available (adj) /əˈveɪləbl/ Before I commit, I’ll check my diary and make sure I’m available. verfügbar
avoid (v) /əˈvɔɪd/ I prefer to avoid decisions. vermeiden
awake (adj) /əˈweɪk/ I was finding it hard to stay awake. wach

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be held /ˌbiː ˈheld/ The meeting was held in the biggest room at the club. abgehalten werden
be in two minds /ˌbiː ɪn ˌtuː ˈmaɪndz/ I’m in two minds about it. im Zweifel sein
be part of /ˌbiː ˈpɑːt əv/ Be part of something big. gehören
beyond (adv) /bɪˈjɒnd/ The handle was just beyond my reach. außerhalb
bit (n) /bɪt/ I’ll do a little bit each day until it’s done. Bisschen
blog (v) /blɒɡ/ Lauren has been blogging about her lifestyle for the last few years. bloggen
busy (adj) /ˈbɪzi/ In the last three months I have been really busy. geschäftig
calculate (v) /ˈkælkjuleɪt/ Study the class survey results and calculate the percentages. ausrechnen
caravan (n) /ˈkærəvæn/ Mark lives in a caravan in a field and grows his own vegetables. Wohnwagen
care (n/v) /keə(r)/ You should take better care of yourself. Sorgfalt , sorgen
career (n) /kəˈrɪə(r)/ When do you have to decide about your future studies or career? Karriere
careers advice (n) /kəˈrɪəz ədvaɪs/ TY coordinators give careers advice. Berufsberatung
careless (adj) /ˈkeələs/ It was a careless mistake. unvorsichtig
cave (n) /keɪv/ He lives in the caves of Utah, in the USA. Höhle
certificate (n) /səˈtɪfɪkət/ This one-year programme helps prepare students for Zertifikat
their Leaving Certificate.
change my mind /ˌtʃeɪndʒ ˌmaɪ I change my mind a few times before I say what I want. meine Meinung
ˈmaɪnd/ ändern
charity (n) /ˈtʃærəti/ Andy wants to get a job with the animal charity. Stiftung
chef (n) /ʃef/ More and more people are training to become chefs. Koch, Köchin
chemical (n) /ˈkemɪkl/ This product contains harmful chemicals. Chemikalie
choose (v) /tʃuːz/ Choose the correct words. wählen
citizen (n) /ˈsɪtɪzn/ It is good to be an active and responsible citizen. Bürger(in)
clear (adj) /klɪə(r)/ I have a clear idea of what to get. klar
comment (v) /ˈkɒment/ Please comment on my suggestion. kommentieren
commit (v) /kəˈmɪt/ You need to think twice before you commit. sich verpflichten
community (n) /kəˈmjuːnəti/ Get together with people from the local community. Gemeinschaft
complete (v) /kəmˈpliːt/ She’s just completed her Transition Year. abschließen
conclusion (n) /kənˈkluːʒn/ Do you agree with the conclusion of the blog? Fazit
consider (v) /kənˈsɪdə(r)/ They want to consider all the options first. erwägen
contact (v) /ˈkɒntækt/ Please contact me when you arrive. kontaktieren
coordinator (n) /kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪtə(r)/ We need a coordinator for the project. Koordinator(in)
copy (v) /ˈkɒpi/ I wait to see what other people have chosen and then copy them. nachahmen
count (v) /kaʊnt/ I am counting my money. zählen
countryside (n) /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/ We saw the cows in the countryside. Landschaft
crime (n) /kraɪm/ It is a crime to rob a bank. Verbrechen
decision (n) /dɪˈsɪʒn/ What are the last three decisions you made? Entscheidung
decisive (adj) /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ Theo is very decisive. entschlossen
degree (n) /dɪˈɡriː/ She has a degree in environmental studies. Abschluss
dependent (adj) /dɪˈpendənt/ The survey came to the conclusion that kids are becoming abhängig
too dependent on technology.
detective (n) /dɪˈtektɪv/ I’d love to follow a detective or a forensics expert Detektiv(in)
like her for a week.
disadvantage (n) /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ What are the disadvantages of The Electric Picnic, according Nachteil
to Victoria?
disposable (adj) /dɪˈspəʊzəbl/ Since then, she hasn’t used any ‘disposable’ products. zum Wegwerfen
drop out (phr v) /ˌdrɒp ˈaʊt/ If I realize I can’t go for some reason, I can always drop out later. ausscheiden
effort (n) /ˈefət/ Please make an effort to complete the project. Bemühung
electronic (adj) /ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪk/ They were too involved with their electronic devices and not elektronisch
involved enough in ‘real’ life.
encyclopaedia (n) /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/ We sold the set of encyclopaedias to our neighbour. Enzyklopädie
enjoy (v) /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ Olivia doesn’t enjoy making decisions. etw. gern tun
environment (n) /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ Lauren Singer has always been interested in the environment. Umwelt
environmental studies /ɪnˌvaɪrənˌməntl She has a degree in environmental studies. Umweltforschung
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error (n) /ˈerə(r)/ There is one error in the report. Fehler

exact (adj) /ɪɡˈzækt/ We still haven’t got exact dates. exakt
express (v) /ɪkˈspres/ It seems like they could be expressing their sadness. ausdrücken
fairly (adv) /ˈfeəli/ I usually decide fairly quickly and then I stick with my decision. ziemlich
far (adj) /fɑː(r)/ The moon is far away, but I have a plan. weit
fearful (adj) /ˈfɪəfl/ I felt fearful for my life. ängstlich
fearless (adj) /ˈfɪələs/ She was fearless and full of energy. furchtlos
focus (v) /ˈfəʊkəs/ She blinked and tried to focus. fokussieren
forensic scientist (n) /fəˌrensɪk ˈsaɪəntɪst/ Yesterday, a forensic scientist talked to us about her job. Kriminaltechniker(in)
forensics expert (n) /fəˈrensɪks ekspɜːt/ I’d love to follow a forensics expert like her for a week. Spurensicherungsexperte /
Spurensicherungsexpertin
frankly (adv) /ˈfræŋkli/ Frankly, you’re a bit indecisive. offen gesagt
gain (v) /ɡeɪn/ What do I have to gain from this experience? gewinnen
general election (n) /ˌdʒenrəl ɪˈlekʃn/ Is sixteen old enough to vote in general elections? Parlamentswahlen
get a lot out of /ˌɡet ə ˈlɒt aʊt əv/ Most students say that they get a lot out of the year. viel herausbekommen
get back (phr v) /ˌɡet ˈbæk/ The kids were thankful to get their devices back! zurückbekommen
get in (phr v) /ˌɡet ˈɪn/ She got in the car. einsteigen
get in touch /ˌɡet ɪn ˈtʌtʃ/ Did you get in touch with Amy while she was here last week? sich melden
get into (phr v) /ˌɡet ˈɪntu, ˈɪntə/ Get into something new, like a sport or a hobby. sich für etw. begeistern
get involved with /ˌɡet ɪnˈvɒlvd wɪð/ Get involved with projects and charities. sich engagieren
get on with (phr v) /ˌɡet ˈɒn wɪð/ I get on with it as soon as possible. mit etw. fortfahren
get ready /ˌɡet ˈredi/ Get ready to choose options for fifth year. fertigmachen , sich
vorbereiten
get the chance /ˌɡet ðə ˈtʃɑːns/ Did you get the chance to go hiking? die Möglichkeit
bekommen
get to know /ˌɡet tə ˈnəʊ/ I think team-building activities are important, to get to know kennenlernen
each other.
get together with (phr v) /ˌɡet təˈɡeðə wɪð/ Get together with people from the local community. zusammenkommen
get used to /ˌɡet ˈjuːst tu, tə/ Get used to the world of work. sich an etw. gewöhnen
government (n) /ˈɡʌvənmənt/ Young people need a voice in choosing our government. Regierung
grow (v) /ɡrəʊ/ It is fun to watch the tomato plant grow. wachsen
haircut (n) /ˈheəkʌt/ It is time for a new haircut. Haarschnitt
harm (v) /hɑːm/ Please don’t harm the animals schaden
harmful (adj) /ˈhɑːmfl/ This product contains harmful chemicals. schädlich
harmless (adj) /ˈhɑːmləs/ That dog is harmless. harmlos
healthy (adj) /ˈhelθi/ This snack is healthy. gesund
hesitate (v) /ˈhezɪteɪt/ I usually hesitate before making a decision. zögern
hobby (n) /ˈhɒbi/ I only paint as a hobby. Hobby
homeless (adj) /ˈhəʊmləs/ Daniel is moneyless and homeless. obdachlos
however (adv) /haʊˈevə(r)/ However, 9% of people were undecided. allerdings
hurry (v) /ˈhʌri/ We’re late, we need to hurry. sich beeilen
impact (n) /ˈɪmpækt/ Many people want to reduce their impact on the environment. Einwirkung
in favour /ɪn ˈfeɪvə(r)/ Those in favour said that it’s important for young people dafür sein
to have a voice.
indecisive (adj) /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ The group is very indecisive. unentschlossen
indicate (v) /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ The results indicate that the community wants a new library. auf etw. hinweisen
interested (in) (adj) /ˈɪntrəstɪd (ɪn)/ Carl isn’t interested in making money online. sich für etw. interessieren
invite (v) /ɪnˈvaɪt/ My friend has invited me to a party. einladen
involved (adj) /ɪnˈvɒlvd/ Megan is very involved with her charity. involviert
jar (n) /dʒɑː(r)/ I put the sauce in a jar. Glas
keep my options open /ˌkiːp maɪ I like to keep my options open. sich Optionen
ˈɒpʃnz əʊpən/ offen halten
leaflet (n) /ˈliːflət/ All of the information was in the leaflet. Prospekt
lean towards (phr v) /ˈliːn təwɔːdz/ I’m sort of leaning towards business. zu etw. neigen/tendieren
lecture (n) /ˈlektʃə(r)/ Every week, there are lectures from interesting people. Vortrag

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lifestyle (n) /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/ Why did Lauren change her lifestyle? Lebensweise
literature (n) /ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/ Subjects like literature and English are difficult for me. Literatur
local (adj) /ˈləʊkl/ We visited a local museum. örtlich
majority (n) /məˈdʒɒrəti/ Do you agree or disagree with the majority of people Mehrheit
in this survey?
make up my mind /ˌmeɪk ʌp maɪ I’ve been thinking about it for ages, but I can’t sich entscheiden
ˈmaɪnd/ make up my mind.
manage (v) /ˈmænɪdʒ/ She has managed to reduce her waste significantly. (etw.) schaffen
modern (adj) /ˈmɒdn/ Daniel Suelo is a modern nomad. modern
moneyless (adj) /ˈmʌniləs/ He’s jobless and moneyless. geldlos
near (adj) /nɪə(r)/ We’ll be having pizza in a place near the cinema. nahe
nomad (n) /ˈnəʊmæd/ They live as nomads in the desert. Nomade, Nomadin
not bother (v) /ˌnɒt ˈbɒðə(r)/ Sometimes I don’t bother getting in. sich keine Mühe machen
opinion (n) /əˈpɪnjən/ These people had strong opinions. Meinung
opportunity (n) /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/ It gave her the opportunity to tell her side of the story. Gelegenheit
option (n) /ˈɒpʃn/ It takes me a while to choose things because I like to consider Option
all the options first.
organization (n) /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn/ The Adbusters organization wants people to Organisation
participate in Black Friday shopping.
organize (v) /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ You need to organize a meeting. organisieren
own (v) /əʊn/ Do you own your house or do you rent it? (etw.) besitzen
packaging (n) /ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/ She either reuses containers or buys products without packaging. Verpackung
part-time (adv) /ˌpɑːt ˈtaɪm/ Have you been working part-time for both jobs? in Teilzeit
participate (v) /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ I chose to participate in the activity. teilnehmen
party (n) /ˈpɑːti/ We are invited to the party. Feier
patiently (adv) /ˈpeɪʃntli/ They were all very excited, but they waited patiently. geduldig
pause (v) /pɔːz/ Please pause the film. anhalten
period (n) /ˈpɪəriəd/ In which period of history do you think the novel is set? Zeitraum
politics (n pl) /ˈpɒlətɪks/ They are arguing about politics. Politik
possible (adj) /ˈpɒsəbl/ I put off doing it until the last possible moment. möglich
postpone (v) /pəˈspəʊn/ We had to postpone the party. verschieben
prepare (v) /prɪˈpeə(r)/ Prepare and practise a dialogue about your day. vorbereiten
project (n) /ˈprɒdʒekt/ Get involved with projects and charities. Projekt
projectile (n) /prəˈdʒektaɪl/ My idea is to make a cannon that will shoot a big projectile Geschoss
to the moon.
propose (v) /prəˈpəʊz/ I propose we add a transition year to our school. vorschlagen
put off (phr v) /ˌpʊt ˈɒf/ Joelle puts things off. verschieben
questionnaire (n) /ˌkwestʃəˈneə(r)/ The candidates completed written questionnaires. Fragebogen
quickly (adv) /ˈkwɪkli/ They completed the task quickly. schnell
quietly (adv) /ˈkwaɪətli/ The dog waited quietly. still
raise (v) /reɪz/ We need to raise enough money to fly to India. aufbringen
reckon (v) /ˈrekən/ What do you reckon? meinen
report (n) /rɪˈpɔːt/ Write a report about the results. Bericht
result (n) /rɪˈzʌlt/ My teacher hasn’t given us our results yet. Resultat
reuse (v) /ˌriːˈjuːz/ She either reuses containers or buys products without packaging. wieder verwenden
rush into (phr v) /ˌrʌʃ ˈɪntu, ˈɪntə/ Make sure you don’t rush into anything. überstürzen
salt (n) /sɔːlt, sɒlt/ We need to add more salt to the pasta. Salz
scooter (n) /ˈskuːtə(r)/ I have been saving money for a scooter. Roller
seaside (n) /ˈsiːsaɪd/ It was Katie’s second trip to the seaside. Küste
shelter (n) /ˈʃeltə(r)/ We found shelter under a tree. Schutz
shocked (adj) /ʃɒkt/ She was shocked that people are so wasteful. schockiert
similar (adj) /ˈsɪmələ(r)/ If you join a club, you’ll get to know people with similar interests. ähnlich
smartphone (n) /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/ They lived without smartphones for a year. Smartphone
social (adj) /ˈsəʊʃl/ Social contact, physical exercise and delicious food have always sozial
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statistics (n pl) /stəˈtɪstɪks/ These statistics are misleading. Statistik

stick with (phr v) /ˈstɪk wɪð/ I usually decide fairly quickly and then I stick with my decision. treu bleiben
successful (adj) /səkˈsesfl/ The experiment was successful. erfolgreich
take my time /ˌteɪk maɪ ˈtaɪm/ I prefer to take my time and go in slowly. sich Zeit nehmen
take part in /ˌteɪk ˈpɑːt ɪn/ I’ve taken part in two different community projects. bei etw. mitmachen
take up (phr v) /ˌteɪk ˈʌp/ Have you taken up running? mit etw. anfangen
taste (n/v) /teɪst/ Could you taste the spices in the pasta? schmecken /
Geschmack
tasteful (adj) /ˈteɪstfl/ The furniture is very tasteful. geschmackvoll
tasteless (adj) /ˈteɪstləs/ The pasta was tasteless. geschmacklos
team-building (adj) /ˈtiːm bɪldɪŋ/ I think team-building activities are important, teambildend
to get to know each other.
telegram (n) /ˈtelɪɡræm/ They sent the news by telegram. Telegramm
thankful (adj) /ˈθæŋkfl/ I was very thankful to be home. dankbar
(not) think twice /(ˌnɒt) ˌθɪŋk ˈtwaɪs/ I don’t think twice. I say yes straight away. (nicht) zögern
thoughtful (adj) /ˈθɔːtfl/ The gift was very thoughtful of you. aufmerksam
thoughtless (adj) /ˈθɔːtləs/ It was thoughtless of him to take the car without checking first. gedankenloss
toothpaste (n) /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ She makes her own toothpaste. Zahnpasta
totally (adv) /ˈtəʊtəli/ Jennie is totally fearless. völlig
train (v) /treɪn/ I’m going to train to become a chef. trainieren
transition (n) /trænˈzɪʃn/ Joey hasn’t really enjoyed Transition Year yet. Übergang
try out (phr v) /ˌtraɪ ˈaʊt/ I like to try out lots of things. ausprobieren
undecided (adj) /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/ However, 9% of people were undecided. unentschieden
varied (adj) /ˈveərid/ I’ve had a varied career. vielseitig
vegetable (n) /ˈvedʒtəbl/ He grows his own vegetables. Gemüse
voice (n) /vɔɪs/ It’s important for young people to have a voice in politics. Stimme
vote (v) /vəʊt/ How old do you have to be to vote in general elections? wählen
wait (v) /weɪt/ I wait to see what other people have chosen and then copy them. warten
waste (n) /weɪst/ How does Lauren help other people live without waste? Abfall
wasteful (adj) /ˈweɪstfl/ Many people live wasteful lifestyles. verschwenderisch
weird (adj) /wɪəd/ It feels weird not to have received a text for one whole day. seltsam
wonderful (adj) /ˈwʌndəfl/ The members of our club have many wonderful ideas. wunderbar
work experience (n) /ˈwɜːk ɪkspɪəriəns/ Rita has already done two weeks of work experience. Berufserfahrung
zero-waste (adj) /ˌzɪərəʊ ˈweɪst/ She made up her mind to live a ‘zero-waste’ lifestyle. Null Abfall
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advertisement (n) /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ Which companies have the best marketing and advertisements? Anzeige
advertising (n) /ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ/ Marketing and advertising cost about $8. Werbung
afford (v) /əˈfɔːd/ What luxury brand would you buy if you could afford it? sich etw. leisten
appeal (to) (v) /əˈpiːl (tu, tə)/ It’s a ‘unisex scent’, so this will appeal to both boys and girls. gefallen
appreciate (v) /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ I think most people would appreciate a pair of these slippers schätzen
as a present .
approximately (adv) /əˈprɒksɪmətli/ Its value is approximately $5 per litre. etwa
bar code (n) /ˈbɑː kəʊd/ At the checkout, a shop assistant scans the bar codes Strichcode
on products to find out their prices.
bargain (n) /ˈbɑːɡən/ Computer printers can seem like a bargain. Schnäppchen
be worth /ˌbiː ˈwɜːθ/ Saffron is worth more than gold. etw. wert sein
believe (v) /bɪˈliːv/ An opinion is what somebody believes to be true. glauben
blogger (n) /ˈblɒɡə(r)/ I’m a fashion blogger. Blogger
brand (n) /brænd/ They stick with the brands that they like. Marke
business (n) /ˈbɪznəs/ They just opened their own business. Unternehmen
can (n) /kæn/ A Canadian company sells cans of air from the Rocky Mountains. Dose
cash (n) /kæʃ/ I’m going to the bank on Smith Street for some cash. Bargeld
ceremony (n) /ˈserəməni/ Companies pay actors to wear their products to film Zeremonie
premieres and Oscars ceremonies.
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changing room (n) /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ ruːm/ A changing room is a place where you can try on clothes. Umkleideraum
checkout (n) /ˈtʃekaʊt/ I paid for the dress at the checkout. Kasse
clothes retailer (n) /ˈkləʊðz riːteɪlə(r)/ There are over 300 clothes retailers on that street! Modehändler
combination (n) /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃn/ What an unusual combination of flavours! Kombination
comedian (n) /kəˈmiːdiən/ Do you follow any online bloggers or comedians? Komiker(in)
company (n) /ˈkʌmpəni/ The company sells to consumers in China. Firma
consumer (n) /kənˈsjuːmə(r)/ Ask and answer the questions in the consumer survey. Konsument(in)
convenient (adj) /kənˈviːniənt/ I’ll call back at a more convenient time. geeignet
cost (v) /kɒst/ Marketing and advertising cost about $8. kosten
customer (n) /ˈkʌstəmə(r)/ Companies want to reach young customers because they Kunde, Kundin
spend a LOT.
delicious (adj) /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ The pie was delicious. köstlich
deliver (v) /dɪˈlɪvə(r)/ They will deliver the bed tomorrow. liefern
delivery (n) /dɪˈlɪvəri/ They offer free delivery. Lieferung
detect (v) /dɪˈtekt/ The tests are designed to detect the disease early. erkennen
dose (n) /dəʊs/ In small doses, venom from animals can help people with Dosis
medical problems.
downside (n) /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/ The only downside is that they’re a bit big. Nachteil
drone (n) /drəʊn/ In the future, shops will have drones which will deliver products. Drohne
earn (v) /ɜːn/ When you are successful, you can earn big money. verdienen
effective (adj) /ɪˈfektɪv/ We find advertising on the radio very effective. wirksam
equipment (n) /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ No special equipment is needed. Ausrüstung
equivalent (adj) /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ Eight kilometres is roughly equivalent to five miles. gleichwertig
exchange (v) /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ You can return or exchange a product if you’ve got the receipt. umtauschen
exotic (adj) /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ In the 18th century, pineapples became status exotisch
symbols because they were exotic and rare.
facial recognition (n) /ˌfeɪʃl rekəɡˈnɪʃn/ The detective used facial recognition to identify the burglar. Gesichtserkennung
fit (v) /fɪt/ When your clothes are the right size, they fit you perfectly. passen
fragrance (n) /ˈfreɪɡrəns/ The fragrance of the flowers was beautiful. Duft
gamer (n) /ˈɡeɪmə(r)/ He is a professional gamer. Spieler(in), Gamer
genuinely (adv) /ˈdʒenjuɪnli/ I genuinely like that piece of art. wirklich
gift (n) /ɡɪft/ It’s the perfect gift for girls. Geschenk
gold (n) /ɡəʊld/ The watch is made of gold. Gold
guide (n) /ɡaɪd/ Follow the steps in the speaking guide. Leitfaden
habit (n) /ˈhæbɪt/ What is your most annoying habit? Angewohnheit
haunted house (n) /ˌhɔːntɪd ˈhaʊs/ We were very scared at the haunted house. Geisterhaus
hit (n) /hɪt/ The movie was a big hit. Hit
influence (v) /ˈɪnfluəns/ Do you think that marketing influences you? beeinflussen
influencer (n) /ˈɪnfluənsə(r)/ How much do influencers pay for the products which they promote? Einflussperson,
Beeinflusser(in)
ink (n) /ɪŋk/ But what you save on a printer, you will spend on ink. Tinte
item (n) /ˈaɪtəm/ Shops normally deliver big or heavy items. Artikel
label (n) /ˈleɪbl/ Shops must always show prices on labels or shelves. Etikett
light (adj) /laɪt/ An e-reader is very light and portable compared to a book. leicht
make-up (n) /ˈmeɪk ʌp/ Influencers never pay for clothes or make-up. Schminke
marketing (n) /ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ/ Which companies have the best marketing and advertisements? Marketing
massive (adj) /ˈmæsɪv/ Online marketing is massive. enorm
measure (v) /ˈmeʒə(r)/ The pond measures about two metres across. messen
medical problem (n) /ˈmedɪkl prɒbləm/ In small doses, venom from animals can help people with medizinisches Problem
medical problems.
minimum (adj) /ˈmɪnɪməm/ Well, you’ll need a minimum of 400,000 followers. minimal
money (n) /ˈmʌni/ What are the five most expensive things you will spend money Geld
on in your life?
mountain range (n) /ˈmaʊntən reɪndʒ/ We hiked the mountain range in two weeks. Bergkette
nasty (adj) /ˈnɑːsti/ The flooded basement was a nasty surprise. böse

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no object /ˌnəʊ ˈɒbdʒɪkt/ If money was no object, what would you do? keine Rolle (spielen)
obviously (adv) /ˈɒbviəsli/ You’re obviously popular and you don’t have to change offensichtlich
who you are.
occasionally (adv) /əˈkeɪʒnəli/ It’s nice to dream occasionally. gelegentlich
online marketing (n) /ˌɒnlaɪn ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ/ Online marketing is massive. Online-Marketing
original (adj) /əˈrɪdʒənl/ This smells great – really fresh and original. originell
overnight (adv) /ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt/ Most people don’t become successful overnight. über Nacht
perfume (n) /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ The gift was a bottle of expensive perfume. Parfüm
pineapple (n) /ˈpaɪnæpl/ I bought a pineapple at the market. Ananas
pitch (n) /pɪtʃ/ The pool is the size of two football pitches. Platz
pollution (n) /pəˈluːʃn/ Pollution is a big problem in some Chinese cities. Verschmutzung
portable (adj) /ˈpɔːtəbl/ The equipment is lightweight, portable and easy portabel
to store.
premiere (n) /ˈpremieə(r)/ We saw Hugh Jackman at the film premiere. Premiere
price (n) /praɪs/ Can you guess the price of the TV? Preis
printer (n) /ˈprɪntə(r)/ What you save on a printer, you will spend on ink. Drucker
prize (n) /praɪz/ You’ve won first prize! Preis
producer (n) /prəˈdjuːsə(r)/ Libya is a major oil producer. Hersteller
product (n) /ˈprɒdʌkt/ Which shops or products are good value and which are a rip-off? Produkt
promote (v) /prəˈməʊt/ How much do influencers pay for the products which they promote? werben
promoter (n) /prəˈməʊtə(r)/ A music promoter sends a song to an internet star who maybe Promoter
dances to the song.
puzzle (n) /ˈpʌzl/ Solve the puzzle with your team. Rätsel
reach (v) /riːtʃ/ Give two reasons why marketing companies want erreichen
to reach teenagers.
realistic (adj) /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/ The drawing was very realistic. realistisch
receipt (n) /rɪˈsiːt/ You can return or exchange a product if you’ve got the receipt. Quittung
recommend (v) /ˌrekəˈmend/ Can you recommend a good place to get pizza? empfehlen
rent (v) /rent/ Do you want to rent or buy? mieten
retailer (n) /ˈriːteɪlə(r)/ Retailers in many countries offer lower prices on Thanksgiving Day. Einzelhändler
return (v) /rɪˈtɜːn/ Please return the book when you are finished with it. etw. zurückgeben
rip-off (n) /ˈrɪp ɒf/ Which shops or products are good value and which are a rip-off? Abzocke
robot (n) /ˈrəʊbɒt/ In the future we will have a robot who cleans our house. Roboter
saffron (n) /ˈsæfrən/ Saffron is a spice which comes from a small flower. Safran
save (v) /seɪv/ You can save money if you wait for the January sales to shop. sparen
scan (v) /skæn/ At the checkout, a shop assistant scans the bar codes on products scannen
to find out their prices.
scanner (n) /ˈskænə(r)/ You must walk through the scanner at the airport. Scanner
scent (n) /sent/ The scent of the lily made me sneeze. Duft
screen (n) /skriːn/ The screen will show you how you’ll look in different clothes. Bildschirm
seem (v) /siːm/ My cat seems to know exactly what I’m thinking. scheinen
set (v) /set/ Influencers set trends. setzen
shelf/shelves (n) /ʃelf/, /ʃelvz/ I put the stack of sweaters on the shelf. Regal
shop assistant (n) /ˈʃɒp əsɪstənt/ The shop assistant was very helpful. Verkäufer(in)
sincere (adj) /sɪnˈsɪə(r)/ You will convince people if you are sincere. aufrichtig
size (n) /saɪz/ I had trouble finding the correct size. Größe
slipper (n) /ˈslɪpə(r)/ The dog ate my slipper. Hausschuh
snack (n) /snæk/ Here is a healthy snack. Snack
special offer (n) /ˌspeʃl ˈɒfə(r)/ When there are special offers, products are cheaper than usual. Sonderangebot
specialist (n) /ˈspeʃəlɪst/ She is a marketing specialist. Spezialist(in)
spend (v) /spend/ How much do you think you should spend on a new chair? ausgeben
spice (n) /spaɪs/ Saffron is a spice which comes from a small flower. Gewürz
status symbol (n) /ˈsteɪtəs sɪmbl/ A fancy watch is often a status symbol. Statussymbol
steal (v) /stiːl/ You might get caught if you steal the statue. stehlen
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stick (v) /stɪk/ They stick with the brands that they like. bei etw. bleiben
stuff (n) /stʌf/ Retailers hope influencers will mention their stuff online. Sachen
subscriber (n) /səbˈskraɪbə(r)/ Zoella has six million subscribers to her beauty channel. Abonnent(in)
suit (v) /suːt/ The dress doesn’t suit me. stehen
topic (n) /ˈtɒpɪk/ He spoke on the topic of modern music. Thema
trolley (n) /ˈtrɒli/ Each of you will have one trolley which you can fill. Einkaufswagen
try on (phr v) /ˌtraɪ ˈɒn/ You need to try on the coat before you buy it. anprobieren
tutorial (n) /tjuːˈtɔːriəl/ Do you follow any online bloggers, comedians or tutorials? Tutorial
unisex (adj) /ˈjuːnɪseks/ The scent is unisex. unisex
value (n) /ˈvæljuː/ Its value is approximately $100 per litre. Wert
vary (v) /ˈveəri/ I can vary the speed and emphasis of my voice when giving verändern
a presentation.
venom (n) /ˈvenəm/ Scorpion venom is very expensive. Gift
verdict (n) /ˈvɜːdɪkt/ Has the jury reached a verdict? Urteil
versatile (adj) /ˈvɜːsətaɪl/ This product is both versatile and useful. vielseitig
view (n) /vjuː/ The music company pays for every view or ‘like’ Ansicht
which that video gets.
violent (adj) /ˈvaɪələnt/ The game is very scary, as well as a bit violent. gewalttätig
virtual store (n) /ˌvɜːtʃuəl ˈstɔː(r)/ In the future we will be able to shop in virtual stores. virtueller Laden
vlogger (n) /ˈvlɒɡə(r)/ He is a professional vlogger. Vlogger
window shopping (n) /ˈwɪndəʊ ʃɒpɪŋ/ When you’re window shopping, you’re outside shops looking at Schaufensterbummel
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accident (n) /ˈæksɪdənt/ You could cause an accident by listening to music while cycling. Unfall
affect (v) /əˈfekt/ How does music affect plants? beeinflussen
afraid (adj) /əˈfreɪd/ This is a photo of a woman who is afraid. ängstlich
aggressive (adj) /əˈɡresɪv/ The dog is very aggressive. aggressiv
allergic (adj) /əˈlɜːdʒɪk/ Are you allergic to peanuts? allergisch
amazed (adj) /əˈmeɪzd/ I’m really amazed to hear that! erstaunt
anger (n) /ˈæŋɡə(r)/ Some thought that it was surprise, others thought that it was anger. Wut
angry (adj) /ˈæŋɡri/ I was SO angry. wütend
annoyance (n) /əˈnɔɪəns/ The delay is now shorter but still an annoyance. Ärgernis
annoyed (adj) /əˈnɔɪd/ I got very annoyed at the bad taxi driver. verärgert
annoying (adj) /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/ What is your most annoying habit? ärgerlich
anxiety (n) /æŋˈzaɪəti/ Music therapy reduces anxiety and helps people to calm down. Angst
argument (n) /ˈɑːɡjumənt/ I’ve had another argument with Anna. Streit
assertive (adj) /əˈsɜːtɪv/ You should try and be more assertive. durchsetzungsfähig
author (n) /ˈɔːθə(r)/ The author gets on well with her pets. Autor(in)
baby (n) /ˈbeɪbi/ The baby is very tiny. Baby
behaviour (n) /bɪˈheɪvjə(r)/ How do people know more these days about animal behaviour? Verhalten
bored (adj) /bɔːd/ I was very bored during the meeting. gelangweilt
boredom (n) /ˈbɔːdəm/ Television helps to relieve the boredom of the long winter evenings. Langeweile
boring (adj) /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/ The film was boring. langweilig
bother (v) /ˈbɒðə(r)/ Please don’t bother him while he’s doing his homework. stören
bothered (by) (adj) /ˈbɒðəd (baɪ)/ I’m not that bothered by squirrels at the park. gestört
brain (n) /breɪn/ Scientific studies have shown that music affects our brains and Gehirn
bodies in many more ways.
bright side /ˈbraɪt saɪd/ Hey, look on the bright side. Sonnenseite
broken-hearted (adj) /ˌbrəʊkən ˈhɑːtɪd/ The elephant seems very broken-hearted. untröstlich
calm down (phr v) /ˌkɑːm ˈdaʊn/ What music do you put on to relax or calm down? sich beruhigen
captive (adj) /ˈkæptɪv/ Captive dolphins get excited when they receive rewards for in Gefangenschaft
doing tricks. gehalten
cheer up (phr v) /ˌtʃɪər ˈʌp/ Cheer up – we know that you’re a good swimmer. Kopf hoch!
cold-blooded (adj) /ˌkəʊld ˈblʌdɪd/ Crocodiles are cold-blooded creatures. kaltblütig

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concentrate (v) /ˈkɒnsntreɪt/ Does music distract you or help you to concentrate when konzentrieren
you study?
considerate (adj) /kənˈsɪdərət/ We should be open-minded and considerate towards animals. rücksichtsvoll
convey (v) /kənˈveɪ/ When we speak, we can convey our feelings with the tone of vermitteln
our voice.
cousin (n) /ˈkʌzn/ My cousin is coming to visit tomorrow. Cousin(e)
dead (adj) /ded/ Elephants stay near the dead animal for days and tot
seem broken-hearted.
disgust (n) /dɪsˈɡʌst/ He walked away in disgust. Ekel
disgusted (adj) /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/ I was disgusted by the smell. angewidert
disgusting (adj) /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ Yuck! I think it’s disgusting. widerlich
distract (v) /dɪˈstrækt/ The music could distract him. ablenken
doubt (v) /daʊt/ I doubt that they will be ready in time for the meeting. zweifeln
driving test (n) /ˈdraɪvɪŋ test/ I’ve passed my driving test, at last! Führerscheinprüfung
embarrassed (adj) /ɪmˈbærəst/ When did you last feel embarrassed? verlegen
embarrassing (adj) /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/ Is that embarrassing or what? peinlich
embarrassment (n) /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/ I am still recovering from the embarrassment of my mistake. Verlegenheit
embrace (v) /ɪmˈbreɪs/ Whales embrace and play together. umarmen
end of the world /ˌend əv ðə ˈwɜːld/ Don’t worry. It’s not the end of the world. Weltuntergang
endorphin (n) /enˈdɔːfɪn/ The dentist says endorphins can help to reduce pain. Endorphin
energetic (adj) /ˌenəˈdʒetɪk/ The music is very energetic. dynamisch
evidence (n) /ˈevɪdəns/ The evidence suggests that animals must feel something. Beweis
exactly (adv) /ɪɡˈzæktli/ She seems to know exactly what I’m thinking. genau
excited (adj) /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ Captive dolphins get excited when they receive aufgeregt
rewards for doing tricks.
excitement (n) /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ The little girl danced around in excitement. Aufregung
exciting (adj) /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ This is so exciting! aufregend
fear (n) /fɪə(r)/ The emotion on her face is fear. Angst
fed up (phr v) /ˌfed ˈʌp/ You must feel really fed up. genervt
feeling (n) /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ Studies show that animals have thoughts and feelings. Gefühl
fire (n) /ˈfaɪə(r)/ At twelve o’clock, we’re going to make a fire in every furnace. Feuer
forum (n) /ˈfɔːrəm/ Check out our online discussion forum. Forum
frightened (adj) /ˈfraɪtnd/ What are you frightened of? verängstigt
frightening (adj) /ˈfraɪtnɪŋ/ I find wasps very frightening. beängstigend
furnace (n) /ˈfɜːnɪs/ The house is heated with a furnace. Heizkessel
grass (n) /ɡrɑːs/ You mustn’t cycle on the grass. Gras
half (v) /hɑːf/ Barbicane has five and a half million dollars. halb
hang out with (phr v) /ˌhæŋ ˈaʊt wɪð/ I’ve just started at a new school and there’s a group of people mit jdm. rumhängen
I hang out with.
have a laugh with (sb) /ˌhæv ə ˈlɑːf wɪð/ My friends are good to have a laugh with. Spaß haben
hill (n) /hɪl/ The house is on the top of the hill. Hügel
hug (v) /hʌɡ/ One chimpanzee will hug another chimpanzee if it is hurt. umarmen
hurt (adj) /hɜːt/ Did you get hurt when you tripped? verletzt
improve (v) /ɪmˈpruːv/ Listening to fast music while you run can improve your speed. verbessern
increase (v) /ɪnˈkriːs/ Learning to play an instrument can increase your IQ. zunehmen
instructor (n) /ɪnˈstrʌktə(r)/ My instructor is going to be so pleased with my test results. Lehrer(in)
intelligence (n) /ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ The dog shows great intelligence. Intelligenz
IQ (n) /ˌaɪ ˈkjuː/ Learning to play an instrument can increase your IQ. IQ/Intelligenzquotient
law (n) /lɔː/ I’ve never broken the law. Gesetz
left-handed (adj) /ˌleft ˈhændɪd/ It’s difficult for me to use those scissors because I’m left-handed. linkshändig
lick (v) /lɪk/ I’ve got a friend who lets her pet dog lick her face sometimes. lecken
mammal (n) /ˈmæml/ A whale is a mammal. Säugetier
mechanical (adj) /məˈkænɪkl/ The breakdown was due to a mechanical failure. mechanisch
melodic (adj) /məˈlɒdɪk/ Melodic music is helpful for concentration. melodisch
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mood (n) /muːd/ What kind of mood are you in today? Stimmung
motorist (n) /ˈməʊtərɪst/ I hate it when I’m cycling and motorists drive too near me. Autofahrer(in)
note (v) /nəʊt/ Please note where the exits are. beachten
observe (v) /əbˈzɜːv/ I want you to observe all the details. beobachten
obvious (adj) /ˈɒbviəs/ To me, it’s pretty obvious that he was wrong. offensichtlich
open-minded (adj) /ˌəʊpən ˈmaɪndɪd/ We should be open-minded and considerate towards animals. aufgeschlossen
open country (n) /ˌəʊpən ˈkʌntri/ They went through trees, over rivers and across open country. freie Landschaft
pain (n) /peɪn/ Scientists have noted that mice appear worried when another Schmerz
mouse is in pain.
partner (n) /ˈpɑːtnə(r)/ Orcas have one partner for life. Partner(in)
peaceful (adj) /ˈpiːsfl/ She looks so peaceful. friedlich
philosopher (n) /fəˈlɒsəfə(r)/ René Descartes is a 16th-century philosopher. Philosoph(in)
protect (v) /prəˈtekt/ Dolphins sometimes protect humans from sharks. schützen
psychologist (n) /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ She is studying to become a psychologist. Psychologe, Psychologin
receive (v) /rɪˈsiːv/ What do receptors do when they receive information from etw. erhalten
our environment?
reduce (v) /rɪˈdjuːs/ Relaxing music can help reduce pain. reduzieren
relaxation (n) /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃn/ What do you do for relaxation? Entspannung
relaxed (adj) /rɪˈlækst/ Some animals in the group are relaxed. entspannt
relaxing (adj) /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ What activities do you find relaxing? entspannend
research (v) /rɪˈsɜːtʃ, ˈriːsɜːtʃ/ Scientists spend a lot of time researching animals. erforschen
reserves (n pl) /rɪˈzɜːvz/ He is part of the army reserves. Reserve
respect (v) /rɪˈspekt/ Just be yourself, ’cos then I can guarantee that people will respektieren
respect you.
sadness (n) /ˈsædnəs/ I felt a deep sadness. Traurigkeit
shark (n) /ʃɑːk/ Dolphins sometimes protect humans from sharks. Hai
ship (n) /ʃɪp/ The group travelled to Florida by ship. Schiff
shout (v) /ʃaʊt/ I shouted at another driver while I was in my car. anschreien
shy (adj) /ʃaɪ/ Some animals can be very shy. schüchtern
simply (adv) /ˈsɪmpli/ Animals can’t simply be like robots. einfach
sing along (phr v) /ˌsɪŋ əˈlɒŋ/ What songs do you sing along to? mitsingen
slightly (adv) /ˈslaɪtli/ Well this is a slightly annoying situation, isn’t it? etwas
slow down (phr v) /ˌsləʊ ˈdaʊn/ The teacher wants Kevin to slow down. verlangsamen
speed up (phr v) /ˌspiːd ˈʌp/ The teacher wants Amy to speed up. beschleunigen
stress (n) /stres/ How do you deal with the stress of exams? Stress
stressed (adj) /strest/ The teacher looks very stressed right now. gestresst
stressful (adj) /ˈstresfl/ It’s stressful when my son is out late and doesn’t call. stressig
suggest (v) /səˈdʒest/ Please suggest a solution for this problem. empfehlen
support (n) /səˈpɔːt/ I can express sympathy and support. Unterstützung
surprise (n) /səˈpraɪz/ Some thought that it was surprise, others thought that it was anger. Überraschung
surprised (adj) /səˈpraɪzd/ I’m surprised to hear that. überrascht
surprising (adj) /səˈpraɪzɪŋ/ It is surprising how tiny the baby is! überraschend
sympathetic (adj) /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/ Studies show that chimpanzees are sympathetic to each other. mitleidig
sympathy (n) /ˈsɪmpəθi/ Do chimpanzees show sympathy? Mitgefühl
tease (v) /tiːz/ Don’t tease the parrot. necken
telepathic (adj) /ˌtelɪˈpæθɪk/ How do I know what he’s thinking? I’m not telepathic! telepathisch
therapy (n) /ˈθerəpi/ Group therapy can be really helpful. Therapie
tiny (adj) /ˈtaɪni/ My new kitten is very tiny and cute. winzig
tone (n) /təʊn/ We can convey meaning through our tone. Tonfall
traffic light (n) /ˈtræfɪk laɪt/ The car came to a stop at the traffic light. Ampel
trial (n) /ˈtraɪəl/ He was asked to testify at the trial. Verfahren
trick (n) /trɪk/ The dog can perform many tricks. Trick
trouble (n) /ˈtrʌbl/ I’m not in trouble, am I? Schwierigkeiten
turn down (phr v) /ˌtɜːn ˈdaʊn/ She wants the young man to turn down his music. etw. leise stellen

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turn off (phr v) /ˌtɜːn ˈɒf/ Could you please turn off that music? ausschalten
turn on (phr v) /ˌtɜːn ˈɒn/ Turn on the radio. anschalten
turn up (phr v) /ˌtɜːn ˈʌp/ Do you turn up the music when you hear your favourite song? etw. laut stellen
volume (n) /ˈvɒljuːm/ How loud does the volume go? Lautstärke
wasp (n) /wɒsp/ I was stung by a wasp at the picnic. Wespe
work out (phr v) /ˌwɜːk ˈaʊt/ Do you listen to music when you work out? trainieren
worried (adj) /ˈwʌrid/ He’s probably OK, but I’m still worried. besorgt
worry (n) /ˈwʌri/ A heart attack can be brought on by stress and worry. Sorge
worrying (adj) /ˈwʌriɪŋ/ This is a worrying situation. besorgniserregend
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accelerate (v) /əkˈseləreɪt/ Exposure to the sun can accelerate the ageing process. beschleunigen
adapt (v) /əˈdæpt/ Scientists are researching how we can adapt to life in space. anpassen
adaptation (n) /ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/ They are showing a screen adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Adaption,
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aerodynamic (adj) /ˌeərəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ The car is very aerodynamic. aerodynamisch
alien (n) /ˈeɪliən/ How would we greet aliens if they came to Earth? Außerirdische(r)
aluminium (n/adj) /ˌæljəˈmɪniəm/ The rocket was built out of aluminium. Aluminium
anatomy (n) /əˈnætəmi/ We studied human anatomy last semester. Anatomie
antibiotics (n pl) /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪks/ If we aren’t careful, diseases will become resistant to antibiotics. Antibiotikum
aspiration (n) /ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/ He has never had any aspiration to earn a lot of money. Ehrgeiz
astronaut (n) /ˈæstrənɔːt/ The little girl dreams of becoming an astronaut. Astronaut(in)
beak (n) /biːk/ The robin held the worm in its beak. Schnabel
become extinct /bɪˌkʌm ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ What would have happened if dinosaurs hadn’t become extinct? aussterben
billion (n) /ˈbɪljən/ Our immune systems are killing billions of germs right now. Milliarde
biomimicry (n) /ˌbaɪəʊˈmɪmɪkri/ Today, I’d like to give a short presentation on biomimicry. Biomimikry,
Biomimetik
body (n) /ˈbɒdi/ He has a large body, but thin legs. Körper
brainstorm (v) /ˈbreɪnstɔːm/ Brainstorm ideas for your own ‘zoobot’ – a robot based on animals. brainstormen
branch (n) /brɑːntʃ/ Another exciting branch of biomimicry is sometimes called Teilgebiet
‘zoobotics’.
burn (v) /bɜːn/ I watched the fire burn the house down. etw. niederbrennen
captain (n) /ˈkæptɪn/ The captain of the ship stood at the front with one of the sailors. Kapitän(in)
circulate (v) /ˈsɜːkjəleɪt/ Rumours began to circulate about his financial problems. zirkulieren
clinic (n) /ˈklɪnɪk/ The guinea pig has to stay at the clinic while it recovers. Klinik
code (n) /kəʊd/ Leonardo da Vinci wrote in code. Code
complex (adj) /ˈkɒmpleks/ The elegant designs of plants and animals can provide simple komplex
solutions for complex problems.
create (v) /kriˈeɪt/ Let’s create a zoobot that can go in water and on land. gestalten
creation (n) /kriˈeɪʃn/ Look at our creation! Schöpfung
creative (adj) /kriˈeɪtɪv/ The astronauts will have to be very creative if they want to kreativ
survive on Mars.
cruel (adj) /ˈkruːəl/ I’m against animal testing because I think it’s cruel. grausam
cure (n/v) /kjʊə(r)/ John Pemberton hoped to cure headaches. heilen, Heilung
dark (n) /dɑːk/ If you keep a plant in the dark, it won’t grow. Dunkelheit
death (n) /deθ/ The punishment for theft was death. Tod
design (v) /dɪˈzaɪn/ I asked her to design a dress for the party. entwerfen
develop (v) /dɪˈveləp/ The researchers were requested to develop a new vaccine. entwickeln
development (n) /dɪˈveləpmənt/ Nature inspired many historical developments in Entwicklung
science and technology.
dinosaur (n) /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(r)/ If you’d come sixty-five million years ago, you’d have seen Dinosaurier
some amazing dinosaurs.
discover (v) /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/ We won’t discover new species if we don’t explore. entdecken
discovery (n) /dɪˈskʌvəri/ The scientist made an important discovery last year. Entdeckung
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disease (n) /dɪˈziːz/ Diseases will become resistant to antibiotics if we aren’t careful. Krankheit
drug (n) /drʌɡ/ We won’t find new drugs unless we do research. Medikament
duel (n) /ˈdjuːəl/ I think Barbicane and Nicholl are going to have a duel! Duell
Earth (n) /ɜːθ/ In 1865, Jules Verne wrote From the Earth to the Moon. Erde
efficient (adj) /ɪˈfɪʃnt/ The anatomy of the yellow boxfish is surprisingly efficient. effizient
elegant (adj) /ˈelɪɡənt/ The elegant designs of plants and animals can provide simple elegant
elite (adj) /eɪˈliːt/ He attends an elite military academy. elitär
enemy (n) /ˈenəmi/ The enemy was forced to retreat. Feind(in)
epidemic (n) /ˌepɪˈdemɪk/ The epidemic forced the school to close for a month. Epidemie
essential (adj) /ɪˈsenʃl/ Space exploration is essential for the future of our planet. unentbehrlich
experiment (v) /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/ People sometimes experiment with their own bodies. Experiment
exploration (n) /ˌekspləˈreɪʃn/ He’s mostly in favour of space exploration. Erforschung
explore (v) /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/ We won’t discover new species if we don’t explore. erforschen
extinction (n) /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃn/ A lot of other species are near extinction. Aussterben
face (v) /feɪs/ Wild tigers are facing extinction because of habitat loss. ins Auge sehen
fix (v) /fɪks/ We need to fix the problems with the car before we can drive it. beheben
flat (adj) /flæt/ A coin is flat and small. flach
flexibility (n) /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/ Flexibility is a good characteristic to have. Flexibilität
flexible (adj) /ˈfleksəbl/ This job requires you to be flexible. flexibel
fool (n) /fuːl/ He’s a fool if he thinks we’ll believe him. Dummkopf
forest (n) /ˈfɒrɪst/ If we don’t stop destroying forests, many species will become extinct. Wald
fossil (n) /ˈfɒsl/ They found the fossil of a water buffalo. Fossil
goal (n) /ɡəʊl/ An important goal now is to solve poverty. Ziel
gravity (n) /ˈɡrævəti/ There is no gravity in space. Schwerkraft
ground (n) /ɡraʊnd/ He’s got his feet on the ground. Boden
guinea pig (n) /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ My brother was the guinea pig who tested my new recipe. Versuchskaninchen
human (n) /ˈhjuːmən/ To survive, humans need food and water. Mensch
imagination (n) /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/ Use your imagination for this activity. Vorstellungskraft
imagine (v) /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ It’s difficult to imagine life without trains. sich etw.
vorstellen
imitate (v) /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ Some parrots like to imitate humans. imitieren
implant (v) /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ So far, only one person has survived an operation to implantieren
implant an artificial heart.
innovate (v) /ˈɪnəveɪt/ We need to innovate new products to stay at the top of our field. innovieren
innovation (n) /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/ The company is very interested in product design and innovation. Innovation
inspiration (n) /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/ The artist found a lot of his inspiration in nature. Inspiration
inspire (v) /ɪnˈspaɪə(r)/ Many things inspire me. inspirieren
invent (v) /ɪnˈvent/ I have always wanted to invent something. erfinden
invention (n) /ɪnˈvenʃn/ Name five inventions from the last 100 years. Erfindung
kind-hearted (adj) /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːtɪd/ You’re a kind-hearted man. gutherzig
lens (n) /lenz/ The lens in the telescope needs to be replaced. Linse
life (n) /laɪf/ I have had the watch for my whole life. Leben
light (n) /laɪt/ The light from the sun is very bright. Licht
logical (adj) /ˈlɒdʒɪkl/ He is not making logical decisions. logisch
make sense /ˌmeɪk ˈsens/ Copying nature makes a lot of sense. sinnvoll sein
meteor (n) /ˈmiːtiə(r)/ What are the chances of a really big meteor hitting Earth? Meteor
microbot (n) /ˈmaɪkrəʊbɒt/ In the future, we’ll see microbots as strong as ants. Microbot
microchip (n) /ˈmaɪkrəʊtʃɪp/ My cat has a microchip in his ear. Mikrochip
mimic (v) /ˈmɪmɪk/ How does a robot mimic a human? nachahmen
mind (n) /maɪnd/ There’s no doubt in my mind that space research has improved Kopf/Verstand
our lives.
mobile (adj) /ˈməʊbaɪl/ He can unlock jail cells straight from his mobile phone. mobil
move (v) /muːv/ Crocodiles can move on land and water. bewegen

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nature (n) /ˈneɪtʃə(r)/ Biomimicry is when we copy nature. Natur

pharmacist (n) /ˈfɑːməsɪst/ John Pemberton was a pharmacist. Apotheker(in)
planet (n) /ˈplænɪt/ How many planets can you name in English? Planet
podcast (n) /ˈpɒdkɑːst/ We listened to a podcast about space travel. Podcast
practical (adj) /ˈpræktɪkl/ It’s not only engineers who find practical solutions in nature. praktisch
predict (v) /prɪˈdɪkt/ Can you predict what the weather will be like tomorrow? voraussagen
previous (adj) /ˈpriːviəs/ Name five inventions from previous centuries. vorangegangen
primitive (adj) /ˈprɪmətɪv/ The campsite was very primitive. primitiv
protection (n) /prəˈtekʃn/ A pangolin’s scales give it protection and allow air to circulate Schutz
around its body.
radar (n / adj) /ˈreɪdɑː(r)/ They have the newest radar system at the space station. Radar
resistant (adj) /rɪˈzɪstənt/ If we aren’t careful, diseases will become resistant to antibiotics. widerstandsfähig
risky (adj) /ˈrɪski/ The job is very risky. riskant
robotics (n pl) /rəʊˈbɒtɪks/ Zoobotics combines zoology and robotics. Robotik
scale (n) /skeɪl/ A pangolin’s scales give it protection and also allow air to Schuppe
circulate around its body.
selfish (adj) /ˈselfɪʃ/ Don’t be selfish. egoistisch
shape (n) /ʃeɪp/ Engineers developed the most efficient shape for a high-speed train. Form
simple (adj) /ˈsɪmpl/ The elegant designs of plants and animals can provide simple einfach
skyscraper (n) /ˈskaɪskreɪpə(r)/ If a coin fell on me from a skyscraper, would it kill me? Wolkenkratzer
slide show (n) /ˈslaɪd ʃəʊ/ In what order do pictures A–F appear in the slide show? Diashow
solar panel (n) /ˌsəʊlə ˈpænl/ Solar panels will generate electricity on Mars. Solarkollektor
solution (n) /səˈluːʃn/ Nature is a great teacher so let’s look around us for solutions. Lösung
space (n) /speɪs/ We have been exploring space since the 1960s. Weltraum
species (n) /ˈspiːʃiːz/ Scientists identify approximately 18,000 new species every year. Spezies
spring (n) /sprɪŋ/ We can put a big spring at the bottom of it! Feder
star (n) /stɑː(r)/ How many stars and planets are there in the universe? Stern
structure (n) /ˈstrʌktʃə(r)/ He basically copied bat wings after studying their structure. Struktur
sun (n) /sʌn/ What will we do if the sun dies? Sonne
telescope (n) /ˈtelɪskəʊp/ You won’t see that star if you don’t use a telescope. Fernrohr
test (v) /test/ Animals are often used to test new drugs. testen
texture (n) /ˈtekstʃə(r)/ The two cheeses were very different in both taste and texture. Textur
threat (n) /θret/ There is a real threat of war. Bedrohung
underwater (adj) /ˌʌndəˈwɔːtə(r)/ He is designing an underwater robot. unter Wasser
unicorn (n) /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ We dressed the horse up as a unicorn. Einhorn
universe (n) /ˈjuːnɪvɜːs/ I like looking through a telescope because I want to learn more Universum
about the universe.
ventilate (v) /ˈventɪleɪt/ We needed to ventilate the room after the fire. belüften
volcano (n) /vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/ I’d like to go to Hawaii to see the volcanoes. Vulkan
waste (n / adj) /weɪst/ Is space exploration a waste of money? Verschwendung
wheel (n) /wiːl/ People invented the wheel more than 5,000 years ago. Rad
wing (n) /wɪŋ/ He designed a wing for a flying machine. Flügel
zoobotics (n pl) /zuːˈbɒtɪks/ Another exciting branch of biomimicry is sometimes called Zoobotics
zoobotics.
zoology (n) /zuˈɒlədʒi/ I am studying zoology. Zoologie
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adventure (n) /ədˈventʃə(r)/ We are going on an adventure tomorrow. Abenteuer
adventurous (adj) /ədˈventʃərəs/ What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? abenteuerlich
beneficial (adj) /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/ You can develop beneficial skills during summer courses. vorteilhaft
benefit (n / v) /ˈbenɪfɪt/ What type of student can benefit from a character-building course? profitieren, Nutzen
brave (adj) /breɪv/ The author is brave. mutig
breathe (v) /briːð/ This machine can make air so we can breathe easily. atmen
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bully (n) /ˈbʊli/ You can avoid bullies if you stand out from the crowd. Tyrann(in)
challenge (n / v) /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ Do you like to try new challenges? Herausforderung/
herausfordern
challenging (adj) /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/ The new course is very challenging. anspruchsvoll
character-building (adj) /ˈkærəktə bɪldɪŋ/ What type of student can benefit from a character-building course? charakterbildend
chill out (phr v) /ˌtʃɪl ˈaʊt/ I like chilling out at home. sich entspannen
chore (n) /tʃɔː(r)/ What chores are you responsible for at home? Arbeit, Pflicht
complicated (adj) /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ Groups can get complicated. kompliziert
confidence (n) /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ I built a lot of confidence through the experience. Selbstvertrauen
confident (adj) /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ I’d say that I’m confident. selbstsicher
conform (v) /kənˈfɔːm/ Hippies and punks didn’t conform with society. sich an etw. anpassen
conformist (n) /kənˈfɔːmɪst/ Do you see yourself as a conformist? Konformist(in)
confused (adj) /kənˈfjuːzd/ The writer is sometimes confused. verwirrt
couch potato (n) /ˈkaʊtʃ pəteɪtəʊ/ I’m a bit of a couch potato, to be honest. Stubenhocker(in)
crowd (n) /kraʊd/ He stands out from the crowd. Menge
day dreaming (n) /ˈdeɪ driːmɪŋ/ I caught him day dreaming again. Tagträumen
dreamer (n) /ˈdriːmə(r)/ The author is a dreamer. Träumer(in)
easy-going (adj) /ˌiːzi ˈɡəʊɪŋ/ If you’re sociable and easy-going, you’ll love life on a tall ship. locker
expect (v) /ɪkˈspekt/ I worry quite a lot and often expect the worst. erwarten
extraordinary (adj) /ɪkˈstrɔːdnri/ It’s an extraordinary experience that I’ll never forget. außergewöhnlich
extrovert (n) /ˈekstrəvɜːt/ I’m a bit of an extrovert and usually like being at the Extrovertierte(r)
centre of things.
follower (n) /ˈfɒləʊə(r)/ I’m OK in groups of people, but I’m more of a follower Anhänger(in)
than a leader.
grateful (adj) /ˈɡreɪtfl/ I would be grateful if you could pick me up at the airport. dankbar
hands-on /ˌhændz ˌɒn It would be helpful to have some hands-on experience praktische Erfahrung
experience (n) ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ at the Animal Protection Centre.
hard-working (adj) /ˌhɑːd ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ You need to be hard-working and responsible. fleißig
hate (n) /heɪt/ If bullies call you names, don’t listen to their hate. Hass
hippy (n) /ˈhɪpi/ Hippies and punks didn’t conform with society. Hippie
independence (n) /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/ Young adults need to learn independence. Selbstständigkeit
independent (adj) /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/ I consider myself an independent person. selbstständig
inhabitant (n) /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/ You can visit amazing locations where the only inhabitants Bewohner(in)
are wild animals.
institute (n) /ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/ I’m planning to study at the Wildlife Institute this summer. Institut
introvert (n) /ˈɪntrəvɜːt/ I consider myself an introvert. Introvertierte(r)
involve (v) /ɪnˈvɒlv/ I’d like to do something that involves volunteering. einbeziehen
judge (v) /dʒʌdʒ/ Don’t judge this book by its cover. beurteilen
keen (on) (v) /ˈkiːn (ɒn)/ Cleaning toilets isn’t something that I’m keen on! scharf sein auf
landscape (n) /ˈlændskeɪp/ The landscape changes colour between day and night. Landschaft
leader (n) /ˈliːdə(r)/ Are you a leader or a follower? Anführer(in)
location (n) /ləʊˈkeɪʃn/ The location of the reunion hasn’t been decided yet. Standort
loneliness (n) /ˈləʊnlinəs/ Social networks can increase loneliness. Einsamkeit
loner (n) /ˈləʊnə(r)/ I think it’s better to be a loner sometimes. Einzelgänger(in)
mentoring (n) /ˈmentɔːrɪŋ/ We have some vacancies on our Tennis Mentoring programme. Mentoring
mirror (n) /ˈmɪrə(r)/ He’s always looking at himself in the mirror. Spiegel
nature-lover (n) /ˈneɪtʃə lʌvə(r)/ I’m a nature-lover. Naturliebhaber(in)
nerd (n) /nɜːd/ You might say that I’m a nerd for reading all those books. Streber(in), Sonderling
nursery (n) /ˈnɜːsəri/ I volunteered in a nursery because I love children. Kindergarten
ocean (n) /ˈəʊʃn/ I prefer being by the ocean or in the mountains. Meer
opposite (n) /ˈɒpəzɪt/ ‘I’m more of an extrovert.’ ‘I’m the opposite. ’ Gegenteil
optimist (n) /ˈɒptɪmɪst/ Yes, I’m definitely an optimist. Optimist(in)
outlook (n) /ˈaʊtlʊk/ What’s your outlook? Einstellung
pessimist (n) /ˈpesɪmɪst/ My friends call me a pessimist, I prefer to call myself a realist. Pessimist(in)

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poser (n) /ˈpəʊzə(r)/ Be yourself, don’t be a poser. Angeber(in)

proud (adj) /praʊd/ You yourself know you’ve got reasons to be proud. stolz
realist (n) /ˈriːəlɪst/ Are you a dreamer or a realist? Realist(in)
rebel (n) /ˈrebl/ I was a rebel when I was a teenager. Rebell(in)
rebellious (adj) /rɪˈbeljəs/ I have a rebellious side, but people don’t always see it. rebellisch
reflect (v) /rɪˈflekt/ The writer thinks that clothes reflect personality. widerspiegeln
reliable (adj) /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ Most people say I’m reliable. zuverlässig
request (v) /rɪˈkwest/ I am writing to request further information about the bitten
volunteer programme.
requirement (n) /rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/ Could you send me more information about the Anforderung
requirements for the volunteer programme?
responsibility (n) /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/ It is my responsibility to care for the dog. Verantwortung
responsible (adj) /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ What chores are you responsible for at home? verantwortlich
reward (n / v) /rɪˈwɔːd/ The look on her face when I told her was reward enough. Belohnung, belohnen
rewarding (adj) /rɪˈwɔːdɪŋ/ Which experience would be more rewarding for you? bereichernd
rocket (n) /ˈrɒkɪt/ We are going to the moon in a rocket. Rakete
safari (n) /səˈfɑːri/ I just got back from a month-long safari. Safari
skill (n) /skɪl/ What skills can these courses help to develop? Fähigkeit
sociable (adj) /ˈsəʊʃəbl/ If you’re sociable and easy-going, you’ll love life on a tall ship. gesellig
socialize (v) /ˈsəʊʃəlaɪz/ Do you like to socialize after work? unter Leute kommen
stand out (phr v) /ˌstænd ˈaʊt/ Don’t be afraid to stand out from the crowd. hervorstechen
strength (n) /streŋθ/ What would you say your strengths are? Stärke
suitable (adj) /ˈsuːtəbl/ The activity is suitable for people with different physical abilities. geeignet
sunshine (n) /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ We can’t have any fires or even sunshine near them. Sonnenschein
task (n) /tɑːsk/ You’ll be doing important tasks alongside professional scientists. Aufgabe
team player (n) /ˈtiːm pleɪə(r)/ We require everyone to be a team player. Teamplayer, teamfähig sein
teamwork (n) /ˈtiːmwɜːk/ The group showed excellent teamwork. Teamwork
vacancy (n) /ˈveɪkənsi/ We have some vacancies on our Tennis Mentoring programme. freie Stelle
voluntary (adj) /ˈvɒləntri/ Why does voluntary work interest you? freiwillig, ehrenamtlich
volunteer (n) /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/ There are volunteers here who come from eight different countries. Freiwillige(r)
warn (v) /wɔːn/ I tried to warn him, but he wouldn’t listen. warnen
way (n) /weɪ/ Sometimes people lose themselves before they find their way again. Weg
wild (adj) /waɪld/ You can visit amazing locations where the only inhabitants are wild
wild animals.
wildlife (n) /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ The village where I’m staying is near the Serengeti wildlife park. Wildtiere
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accidental (adj) /ˌæksɪˈdentl/ It was an accidental discovery. zufällig
amphitheatre (n) /ˈæmfɪθɪətə(r)/ The amphitheatre was built by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. Amphitheater
ancient ruin (n) /ˌeɪnʃənt ˈruːɪn/ In Croatia, they have found some great uses for many ancient ruins. alte Ruine
arch (n) /ɑːtʃ/ The distinctive features of the stadium are its partially retractable Bogen
roof and the arch.
archaeology (n) /ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒi/ I spent a year studying archaeology. Archäologie
avenue (n) /ˈævənjuː/ The Mall is the avenue that goes from Trafalgar Square to (breite) Straße
Buckingham Palace.
bike lane (n) /ˈbaɪk leɪn/ They built a new bike lane on our street. Fahrradweg
build (v) /bɪld/ Construction workers are excavating an area in order to build bauen
a car park.
bullet hole (n) /ˈbʊlɪt həʊl/ I found a bullet hole in the stone wall. Einschussloch
bury (v) /ˈberi/ I saw the dog bury the shoe in the yard. vergraben
capacity (n) /kəˈpæsəti/ The stadium has a capacity of 75,643 people. Kapazität
century (n) /ˈsentʃəri/ He created a new invention in the 17th century. Jahrhundert
chatty (adj) /ˈtʃæti/ My neighbour is very chatty. gesprächig
city centre (n) /ˌsɪti ˈsentə(r)/ We live in the city centre. Stadtmitte
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confirm (v) /kənˈfɜːm/ We need to confirm your reservation. bestätigen

construct (v) /kənˈstrʌkt/ We are going to construct a new library. bauen
contemporary (adj) /kənˈtemprəri/ The monument is very contemporary. zeitgenössisch
crowded (adj) /ˈkraʊdɪd/ The bus was very crowded. voll
DNA (n) /ˌdiː en ˈeɪ/ Experts used DNA to confirm the identity of the king. DNA
demolish (v) /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/ The board voted to demolish the old building. abreißen
destroy (v) /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ Please destroy all copies of the manuscript. zerstören
dish (n) /dɪʃ/ While you’re here, try the classic dish – strawberries and cream. Gericht
display (v) /dɪˈspleɪ/ We plan to display it in the new museum. zeigen
distinctive (adj) /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/ The markings on the bird are very distinctive. unverwechselbar
elevated (adj) /ˈelɪveɪtɪd/ A New York City community group has transformed an elevated erhöht
railway line into an oasis.
examine (v) /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ We are waiting for the expert to examine the skeleton. untersuchen
excavate (v) /ˈekskəveɪt/ We will excavate the area first. ausgraben
factory (n) /ˈfæktri/ The original factory is now used as a music venue. Fabrik
feature (n) /ˈfiːtʃə(r)/ What is your favourite feature of the building? Merkmal
fun (adj) /fʌn/ What fun activities did you plan for your holiday? spaßig
graffiti (n) /ɡrəˈfiːti/ How much graffiti is there in your town? Graffiti
green space (n) /ˈɡriːn speɪs/ They are designing a new green space for our neighbourhood. Grünfläche
hawk (n) /hɔːk/ Wimbledon has its own hawk, Rufus, to scare away the pigeons. Falke
heavy traffic (n) /ˌhevi ˈtræfɪk/ There’s too much heavy traffic where I live. dichter Verkehr
hide (v) /haɪd/ We decided to hide the gold before we left. verstecken
host (v) /həʊst/ Wembley Stadium hosts the matches of the English national ausrichten
football team.
incredible (adj) /ɪnˈkredəbl/ Hidden History takes a closer look at some incredible stories unglaublich
of accidental or lucky discoveries.
industrial site (n) /ɪnˈdʌstriəl saɪt/ It looks like an industrial site. Industriestandort
inspect (v) /ɪnˈspekt/ Inspect your work before finishing. prüfen
install (v) /ɪnˈstɔːl/ The plumber is coming today to install the sink. installieren
jug (n) /dʒʌɡ/ The jug is very old and rare. Krug
kill (v) /kɪl/ Richard III was killed on 22 August 1485. töten
lack (n) /læk/ There’s a lack of restaurants in my neighbourhood. Mangel
legendary (adj) /ˈledʒəndri/ His story is legendary. legendär
leisure facilities (n pl) /ˈleʒə fəsɪlətiz/ There are not enough leisure facilities at the university. Freizeiteinrichtungen
lit up (adj) /ˌlɪt ˈʌp/ The tower is beautiful at night when the top and bottom are lit up. erhellt
litter (n) /ˈlɪtə(r)/ We spent all day picking up litter at the park. Abfall
locate (v) /ləʊˈkeɪt/ Can you locate the 5 birds in the photo? finden
major (adj) /ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/ He is competing in a major cycling race. wichtig
match (n) /mætʃ/ Wembley Stadium hosts the matches of the English national Spiel
football team.
monument (n) /ˈmɒnjumənt/ What style is each monument? Denkmal
mud (n) /mʌd/ Thick mud covered our shoes after our hike. Schlamm
mural (n) /ˈmjʊərəl/ There is a colourful mural on the side of that building. Wandgemälde
music venue (n) /ˈmjuːzɪk venjuː/ The original factory structures are now used as Veranstaltungsort für
diving pools and music venues. Musik
musician (n) /mjuˈzɪʃn/ The stadium is a concert venue for many well-known musicians. Musiker(in)
oasis (n) /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ The park is an oasis in the middle of the city. Oase
open-air cinema (n) /ˌəʊpən ˌeə ˈsɪnəmə/ The party was held at an open-air cinema. Freilichtkino
owner (n) /ˈəʊnə(r)/ The owner has decided to renovate the building. Besitzer
partially (adv) /ˈpɑːʃəli/ The building was partially destroyed in 1916. zum Teil
pedestrian walkway (n) /pəˌdestriən The High Line is now a pedestrian walkway through Fußgängerweg
ˈwɔːkweɪ/ Manhattan filled with trees and plants.
proclamation (n) /ˌprɒkləˈmeɪʃn/ An original copy of the Proclamation of Independence Verkündigung
is displayed there.
proposal (n) /prəˈpəʊzl/ They presented the proposal to rebuild the castle. Vorschlag

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pub (n) /pʌb/ We’re planning to meet at the pub after work. Kneipe
public space (n) /ˌpʌblɪk ˈspeɪs/ Our community needs more public space. öffentlicher Raum
railway line (n) /ˈreɪlweɪ laɪn/ The old railway line has been converted into a walking path. Bahnlinie
reconstruct (v) /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt/ The plan is to reconstruct the tall ship. rekonstruieren
remove (v) /rɪˈmuːv/ We want to remove the graffiti. entfernen
renovate (v) /ˈrenəveɪt/ We plan to renovate next year. renovieren
replace (v) /rɪˈpleɪs/ It was built to replace the original stadium. ersetzen
replica (n) /ˈreplɪkə/ The new Lascaux Cave replica was opened today in France. Nachbau
restore (v) /rɪˈstɔː(r)/ Archaeologists plan to restore the ship. wiederherstellen
retractable (adj) /rɪˈtræktəbl/ The distinctive features of the stadium are its partially retractable einziehbar
roof and the arch.
roof (n) /ruːf/ We watched the meteor shower from the roof. Dach
scare away (phr v) /ˌskeər əˈweɪ/ Wimbledon has its own hawk, Rufus, to scare away the pigeons. verscheuchen
several (adj) /ˈsevrəl/ We have gone to watch the match for several years in a row. mehrere
site (n) /saɪt/ The inspector visited the construction site today. Stelle
skatepark (n) /ˈskeɪtpɑːk/ Why is the Undercroft skatepark important? Skatepark
skater (n) /ˈskeɪtə(r)/ It is a park for skaters and BMXers. Skater(in)
skeleton (n) /ˈskelɪtn/ The skeleton of King Richard III of England was lost for centuries. Skelett
spectacular (adj) /spekˈtækjələ(r)/ These fresh strawberries are spectacular! spektakulär
speculate (v) /ˈspekjuleɪt/ Talk about the similarities and differences and speculate why spekulieren
things have changed.
speed (v) /spiːd/ Streets in the city centre are closed to heavy traffic so that skaters schnell fahren
can speed around in safety.
spire (n) /ˈspaɪə(r)/ The Spire is 120 metres high with a three-metre-wide base. Turmspitze
sports stadium (n) /ˈspɔːts steɪdiəm/ We met at the sports stadium. Sportstadion
statue (n) /ˈstætʃuː/ The statue of Nelson was destroyed in 1966. Statue
suburbs (n pl) /ˈsʌbɜːbz/ Do you live in the suburbs? Vororte
technique (n) /tekˈniːk/ Experts used DNA techniques to confirm the identity of the king. Verfahren
thick (adj) /θɪk/ Thick mud had protected the ship. dick
transform (v) /trænsˈfɔːm/ A New York City community group has transformed an verwandeln
elevated railway line into an urban oasis.
tunnel (n) /ˈtʌnl/ The train went through the underground tunnel. Tunnel
uncover (v) /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/ I want to uncover the truth about the missing painting. aufdecken
unearth (v) /ʌnˈɜːθ/ We were able to unearth the treasure we found in the forest. ausgraben
unique (adj) /juˈniːk/ The empty church has been turned into a unique skatepark. einmalig
urban (adj) /ˈɜːbən/ We call the park an urban jungle. urban
vibrant (adj) /ˈvaɪbrənt/ Colourful murals have given it a vibrant atmosphere. lebendig
Viking ship (n) /ˈvaɪkɪŋ ʃɪp/ Viking ships were not built in England 1,000 years ago. Wikingerschiff
wall (n) /wɔːl/ There is a new climbing wall at the gym. Wand
wind (n) /wɪnd/ The tower is made of steel and moves in the wind. Wind
wish (v) /wɪʃ/ I wish we had more time. wünschen
youth (n) /juːθ/ Youth Factory is a public space designed for young people Jugend
to hang out in.
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abusive (adj) /əˈbjuːsɪv/ Someone who sends abusive messages is called a troll. beleidigend
access (v) /ˈækses/ Thieves drilled a hole in the vault wall to access the safety auf etw. zugreifen
deposit boxes.
admit (v) /ədˈmɪt/ Many teenagers admit that they have been victims of cyberbullying. zugeben
agree (v) /əˈɡriː/ Do you agree with Tegan? sich einig sein
alarm (n) /əˈlɑːm/ The alarm sounded and a security guard arrived. Alarm
alive (adj) /əˈlaɪv/ J.T. Maston was very happy that they were alive. lebendig
announce (v) /əˈnaʊns/ We heard them announce that the train was delayed. durchsagen
arrest (v) /əˈrest/ A Florida man was arrested for one of the biggest credit card verhaften
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ask (v) /ɑːsk/ You asked me what my favourite episode was. fragen
ban (n) /bæn/ What are the arguments for a ban on mobile phones? Verbot
bank manager (n) /ˈbæŋk mænɪdʒə(r)/ The bank manager was very polite. Bankdirektor(in)
boss (n) /bɒs/ His boss ordered him not to enter the building alone. Chef(in)
burglar (n) /ˈbɜːɡlə(r)/ The burglar stole my grandfather’s watch. Einbrecher(in)
burglary (n) /ˈbɜːɡləri/ There was a burglary at the church last night. Einbruch
clever (adj) /ˈklevə(r)/ It’s clever, entertaining and it’s set in London! klug
command (n) /kəˈmɑːnd/ Include a command, a request, an offer and a suggestion. Befehl
complain (v) /kəmˈpleɪn/ Our teacher said that we complain too much. klagen
convince (v) /kənˈvɪns/ Part of his plan is to convince people that Sherlock is überzeugen
dishonest and irresponsible.
criminal (n) /ˈkrɪmɪnl/ The police arrested a criminal at his home. Verbrecher(in)
crown (n) /kraʊn/ The Tower of London is the home of the crown jewels. Krone
cyberbullying (n) /ˈsaɪbəbʊliɪŋ/ We need to work together to reduce cyberbullying. Internetmobbing
cybercrime (n) /ˈsaɪbəkraɪm/ He was the youngest person to go to prison for a cybercrime. Internetkriminalität
cybercriminal (n) /ˈsaɪbəkrɪmɪnl/ He’s a modern cybercriminal. Internetkriminelle(r)
decade (n) /ˈdekeɪd/ She has spent two decades in prison. Jahrzehnt
deny (v) /dɪˈnaɪ/ Please don’t deny that you stole my pen. bestreiten
disagree (v) /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/ I have to disagree with you. nicht zustimmen
dishonest (adj) /dɪsˈɒnɪst/ Sherlock is not dishonest and irresponsible. unehrlich
disturb (v) /dɪˈstɜːb/ If a phone rings, it disturbs the whole class. stören
diving bell (n) /ˈdaɪvɪŋ bel/ They used the diving bell to go under the water, to the bottom Taucherglocke
of the ocean.
dominoes (n pl) /ˈdɒmɪnəʊz/ He found the three men playing a game of dominoes. Domino
drill (v) /drɪl/ I was able to drill a hole into the wall. bohren
episode (n) /ˈepɪsəʊd/ Why was Sherlock famous at the beginning of the episode? Folge
escape (v) /ɪˈskeɪp/ They were caught trying to escape from prison. entkommen
explain (v) /ɪkˈspleɪn/ Please explain your answer. erklären
fair (adj) /feə(r)/ Tegan thinks that the punishment is fair. fair
fame (n) /feɪm/ He was enjoying his fame as the UK’s best detective. Ruhm
float (v) /fləʊt/ The projectile was floating on the water. schwimmen
fraud (n) /frɔːd/ A Florida man was arrested for one of the biggest credit card Betrug
frauds in history.
fraudster (n) /ˈfrɔːdstə(r)/ Daniel thinks that Megan is a fraudster. Betrüger(in)
free (v) /friː/ They freed him after he had been in prison for 8 months. freilassen
gang (n) /ɡæŋ/ A gang of grandpas were arrested last night. Gang
guard (n) /ɡɑːd/ The alarm sounded and a security guard arrived. Wächter(in)
guilty (adj) /ˈɡɪlti/ Sixteen-year-old Jonathan James was found guilty of schuldig
hacking into NASA.
hack (v) /hæk/ She learned to hack when she was 14. hacken
hacker (n) /ˈhækə(r)/ The hacker disabled the security system. Hacker(in)
hacking (n) /ˈhækɪŋ/ My private data was stolen during the hacking of the server. Hacken
harsh (adj) /hɑːʃ/ I think that was too harsh. hart
illegal (adj) /ɪˈliːɡl/ Cycling on the grass is illegal. illegal
immature (adj) /ˌɪməˈtjʊə(r)/ The group of boys were very immature. unreif/kindisch
impossible (adj) /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/ In this episode, we see Moriarty commit some impossible crimes. unmöglich
infamous (adj) /ˈɪnfəməs/ Doris Payne is an infamous jewel thief. berüchtigt
ingredient (n) /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/ We have all of the ingredients to bake chocolate-chip cookies. Zutaten
irregular (adj) /ɪˈreɡjələ(r)/ His actions were highly irregular. irregulär
irresponsible (adj) /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/ He is too irresponsible to leave him at home alone. unverantwortlich
jail cell (n) /ˈdʒeɪl sel/ He can unlock jail cells straight from his mobile phone. Gefängniszelle
jewel (n) /ˈdʒuːəl/ Doris Payne is an infamous jewel thief. Juwel
judge (n) /dʒʌdʒ/ The judge told the vandals that they would need to pay for the Richter(in)
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justice (n) /ˈdʒʌstɪs/ They are demanding equal rights and justice. Gerechtigkeit
let sb off (phr v) /ˌlet … ˈɒf/ Well … I’ll let you off this time. jdm. etw. erlassen
life savings (n pl) /ˌlaɪf ˈseɪvɪŋz/ Many people complained that they had lost their life savings. Ersparnisse
loyal (adj) /ˈlɔɪəl/ Dr Watson is Sherlock Holmes’ loyal assistant. treu
martial art (n) /ˌmɑːʃl ˈɑːt/ The ‘Bromley Batman’ uses martial arts to rescue victims of Kampfsport
mugging in London.
masked (adj) /mɑːskt/ There is a masked mystery man in our town. maskiert
missing (adj) /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ Sherlock had found a famous missing painting. verschwunden
mugger (n) /ˈmʌɡə(r)/ I was attacked by a mugger. Straßenräuber(in)
mugging (n) /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/ We were in involved in a mugging. Raubüberfall
mystery (n) /ˈmɪstri/ I enjoy reading mystery novels. Geheimnis
newsreader (n) /ˈnjuːzriːdə(r)/ I just got a job as a newsreader! Nachrichtensprecher(in)
nuisance (n) /ˈnjuːsns/ Mobile phones are a nuisance in the classroom. Ärgernis
offence (n) /əˈfens/ In the UK, trolling is now a criminal offence. Straftat
offender (n) /əˈfendə(r)/ What can happen to young offenders who go to prison? Straftäter(in)
offer (v) /ˈɒfə(r)/ I offered to help my friend move house. anbieten
order (v) /ˈɔːdə(r)/ Are you ready to order? bestellen
pickpocket (n) /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ She asked the police where the pickpocket was. Taschendieb(in)
pickpocketing (n) /ˈpɪkpɒkɪtɪŋ/ There are a lot of crimes like pickpocketing and shoplifting Taschendiebstahl
in the UK.
prison (n) /ˈprɪzn/ He was the youngest person to go to prison for a cybercrime. Gefängnis
prison sentence (n) /ˈprɪzn sentəns/ A British graffiti artist was given a prison sentence for vandalism. Haftstrafe
prisoner (n) /ˈprɪznə(r)/ The judge told the prisoner to stand up. Häftling
punishment (n) /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ Which punishment surprises you the most? Strafe
quality (n) /ˈkwɒləti/ What qualities should an astronaut have? Eigenschaft
quick (adj) /kwɪk/ We must be quick! schnell
refuse (v) /rɪˈfjuːz/ I refuse to lower my standards. sich weigern
reminder (n) /rɪˈmaɪndə(r)/ I set a reminder for the party on my phone. Erinnerung
reporter (n) /rɪˈpɔːtə(r)/ I was interviewed by the reporter. Reporter(in)
rescue (v) /ˈreskjuː/ We need to rescue the spacemen. retten
resource (n) /rɪˈsɔːs, rɪˈzɔːs/ Phones can be a great resource for students. Ressource
ring (v) /rɪŋ/ If a phone rings during class it can be very disturbing. klingeln
robber (n) /ˈrɒbə(r)/ I saw the robbers leaving the bank. Räuber(in)
robbery (n) /ˈrɒbəri/ The men denied that they had committed the robbery. Diebstahl
ruin (v) /ˈruːɪn/ Please don’t ruin the ending of the TV show for me! ruinieren
safety deposit box (n) /ˌseɪfti dɪˈpɒzɪt Thieves drilled a hole in the vault wall to access the safety deposit Bankschließfach
bɒks/ boxes.
secretly (adv) /ˈsiːkrətli/ The police secretly recorded the men discussing their crimes in heimlich
a London pub.
security system (n) /sɪˈkjʊərəti sɪstəm/ He disabled the security system in 30 seconds. Sicherheitssystem
series (n) /ˈsɪəriːz/ I’m a massive fan of Sherlock, the BBC TV series. Serie
shoplifter (n) /ˈʃɒplɪftə(r)/ I finally caught the shoplifter today. Ladendieb(in)
shoplifting (n) /ˈʃɒplɪftɪŋ/ I caught him shoplifting yesterday. Ladendiebstahl
sign (n) /saɪn/ Didn’t you see the sign? Schild
signposted (adj) /ˈsaɪnpəʊstɪd/ Well, it’s clearly signposted at the entrance. ausgeschildert
silent (adj) /ˈsaɪlənt/ I think students should agree to keep their phones silent and lautlos
in their bags.
sound (v) /saʊnd/ The alarm sounded. lauten, ertönen
spaceman (n) /ˈspeɪsmæn/ Where are these three spacemen? Raumfahrer
suggestion (n) /səˈdʒestʃən/ It was my suggestion to take the train. Vorschlag
surprise (v) /səˈpraɪz/ Which punishment surprises you the most? überraschen
theft (n) /θeft/ Every minute, nineteen Americans fall victim to identity theft. Diebstahl
thief (n) /θiːf/ A nineteen-year-old thief was given a five-year prison Dieb(in)
sentence for nearly 700 burglaries.
threatening (adj) /ˈθretnɪŋ/ I received several threatening messages from my boss. bedrohend
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troll (n) /trɒl/ A troll is somebody who sends abusive messages. Troll
trolling (n) /ˈtrɒlɪŋ/ In the UK, trolling is now a criminal offence. Trollen
unbelievable (adj) /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl/ His talent is unbelievable. unglaublich
unexpected (adj) /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/ Be prepared for a totally unexpected ending. unerwartet
unfortunate (adj) /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət/ The loss of the book was very unfortunate. unglücklich
unlock (v) /ˌʌnˈlɒk/ He can unlock jail cells straight from his mobile phone. entriegeln
vandal (n) /ˈvændl/ The judge told the vandals that they would need to pay for the Vandale, Vandalin
damage.
vandalism (n) /ˈvændəlɪzəm/ A British graffiti artist was given a prison sentence for vandalism. Vandalismus
vault (n) /vɔːlt/ Thieves drilled a hole in the wall of the vault. Tresor
version (n) /ˈvɜːʃn/ An updated version of the book was released last year. Fassung
victim (n) /ˈvɪktɪm/ Have you or has someone you know ever been the victim of a crime? Opfer
whole (adj) /həʊl/ I watched the whole series in a month. ganz
wonder /ˈwʌndə(r)/ I often wonder where we will all be in 10 years. sich fragen
Extra listening and speaking

Unit 1
advert (n) /ˈædvɜːt/ Everyone took photos of the buildings and the colourful adverts. Werbung
blonde (adj) /blɒnd/ A blonde woman with big sunglasses sat next to me. blond
brilliant (adj) /ˈbrɪliənt/ It’s fantastic here in New York and I’m having a brilliant holiday. hervorragend
building (n) /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ Don’t enter the building before the signal. Gebäude
destination (n) /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/ Our first destination was Times Square. Reiseziel
familiar (adj) /fəˈmɪliə(r)/ Her voice sounded familiar, but I couldn’t place it. vertraut
fantastic (adj) /fænˈtæstɪk/ It’s fantastic here in New York. fantastisch
guess (v) /ɡes/ You’ll never guess what happened on our trip! raten
heart (n) /hɑːt/ They call Times Square ‘the heart of the world’. Herz
pop music (n) /ˈpɒp mjuːzɪk/ I enjoy listening to pop music. Popmusik
sightseeing (n) /ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/ We arrived yesterday morning and we went sightseeing in the Sightseeing
afternoon.
sunglasses (n pl) /ˈsʌnɡlɑːsɪz/ I left my sunglasses on the bus. Sonnenbrille
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classic (adj) /ˈklæsɪk/ The store sells classic horror films. klassisch
free entry (n) /ˌfriː ˈentri/ Free entry to the party if you’re wearing 80s clothes. freier Eintritt
hire (n) /ˈhaɪə(r)/ The price includes boot hire. Miete
horror (adj) /ˈhɒrə(r)/ We’re going to the Picture Palace to watch a horror film, Horror-
remember?
instead (adv) /ɪnˈsted/ Can we meet on Thursday instead? stattdessen
midnight (n) /ˈmɪdnaɪt/ The club opens at midnight. Mitternacht
split up (phr v) /ˌsplɪt ˈʌp/ Louise and Tom have just split up. sich trennen
Unit 3
change (n) /tʃeɪndʒ/ I think you’ve given me too much change. Wechselgeld
cookie (n) /ˈkʊki/ The cookies cost $1 each. Keks
deal with (phr v) /ˈdiːl wɪð/ I will deal with your problem. sich kümmern um
muffin (n) /ˈmʌfɪn/ How much does a carrot muffin cost? Muffin
overcharge (v) /ˌəʊvəˈtʃɑːdʒ/ Don’t overcharge the customers. jdm. zu viel berechnen
owe (v) /əʊ/ I owe you 20 cents. schulden
packet (n) /ˈpækɪt/ Could I have one packet of envelopes, please? Packung
terribly (adv) /ˈterəbli/ I’m terribly sorry. furchtbar
wrongly (adv) /ˈrɒŋli/ The assistant calculated the total wrongly. falsch
Unit 4
band (n) /bænd/ Jake’s dad used to listen to that band. Band
blues (n) /bluːz/ Do you like to listen to blues music? Blues

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classical (adj) /ˈklæsɪkl/ Amy plays classical music. klassisch

debut album (n) /ˌdeɪbjuː ˈælbəm/ When was their debut album released? Debütalbum
dirt (n) /dɜːt/ The ball is covered in dirt. Schmutz
due to (v) /ˈdjuː tu, tə/ He’s due to go on tour later this year, so I’ll make sure I get tickets. sollen
gig (n) /ɡɪɡ/ Have you ever been to one of his gigs? Gig
heavy metal (n) /ˌhevi ˈmetl/ I can’t stand heavy metal. Heavy Metal
hip hop (n) /ˈhɪp hɒp/ His music is a mixture of rap and hip hop. Hip-Hop
jazz (n) /dʒæz/ I find jazz really boring. Jazz
mixture (n) /ˈmɪkstʃə(r)/ It’s a mixture of rap and hip hop. Mischung
number one (n) /ˌnʌmbə ˈwʌn/ He’s had quite a few number one hits. Nummer eins
rap (n) /ræp/ I love listening to rap. Rap
release (v) /rɪˈliːs/ When are you going to release a new album? veröffentlichen
rhythm (n) /ˈrɪðəm/ He doesn’t think the song has any rhythm. Rhythmus
rock (n) /rɒk/ Hard rock or music with a lot of drums could make plants Rock
suffer or even die.
stone (n) /stəʊn/ He threw the stone through the window. Stein
Unit 5
artificial (adj) /ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃl/ The robot has artificial intelligence. künstlich
award (n) /əˈwɔːd/ Athena Simmons won this year’s Young Inventor Award. Auszeichnung
edible (adj) /ˈedəbl/ Scientists have developed edible spoons. essbar
passionate (adj) /ˈpæʃənət/ If you aren’t passionate about what you do, you won’t leidenschaftlich
achieve much.
spoon (n) /spuːn/ Spoons made of rice and flour are good for the environment. Löffel
winner (n) /ˈwɪnə(r)/ Martin Luther King, Jr. is a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Gewinner(in)
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lazy (adj) /ˈleɪzi/ Melissa’s sister is lazy. faul
likeness (n) /ˈlaɪknəs/ The statue is a likeness of my dad. Ähnlichkeit
look like (v) /ˈlʊk laɪk/ You don’t look like your siblings. wie etw./jdm. aussehen
relationship (n) /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/ What do you think their relationship is? Verhältnis
take after (phr v) /ˌteɪk ˈɑːftə(r)/ Who do you take after? jdm. ähnlich sein
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central (adj) /ˈsentrəl/ The meeting is at a central location. zentral
climbing wall (n) /ˈklaɪmɪŋ wɔːl/ Which venue has got a climbing wall? Kletterwand
cost (n) /kɒst/ I’ll call them to ask about the cost. Kosten
decoration (n) /ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/ The decoration was done by a local artist. Dekoration
food (n) /fuːd/ Our chef prepared all the food. Essen
lighting (n) /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ Can we adjust the lighting in this room? Beleuchtung
occasion (n) /əˈkeɪʒn/ The Chocolate Tree Café has something for every occasion. Anlass
opening (n) /ˈəʊpnɪŋ/ Come and join us for the opening of the renovated Eröffnung
Old Fire Station.
seating (n) /ˈsiːtɪŋ/ There is seating for 80 people. Bestuhlung
sound system (n) /ˈsaʊnd sɪstəm/ We just installed a brand new sound system. Soundsystem
upside (n) /ˈʌpsaɪd/ The upside is that this venue holds more people than the Vorteil
other venue.
waterfront (adj) /ˈwɔːtəfrʌnt/ We can offer a fantastic waterfront location. Ufer-
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awful (adj) /ˈɔːfl/ Something awful happened yesterday. schrecklich
delete (v) /dɪˈliːt/ I need to delete all of those photos. löschen
locker (n) /ˈlɒkə(r)/ The door of the locker was broken. Schließfach
properly (adv) /ˈprɒpəli/ Did you lock it up properly when you left it this morning? richtig
report (v) /rɪˈpɔːt/ We need to report the stolen bike to the police. melden
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Curriculum extra
Unit 1
anthropology (n) /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/ Ethnography is a speciality within anthropology. Anthropologie
architecture (n) /ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)/ We learned about many different types of architecture. Architektur
artefact (n) /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ My job is to catalogue the artefacts. Artefakt
attract (v) /əˈtrækt/ Museums are important cultural centres which attract millions anlocken
of visitors.
colonial period (n) /kəˈləʊniəl pɪəriəd/ This artefact was brought to England during the colonial period. Kolonialzeit
communication (n) /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/ We hope that we can help improve communication between them. Kommunikation
criticism (n) /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/ Nowadays, there is some criticism of ethnographic museums. Kritik
cultural (adj) /ˈkʌltʃərəl/ What is Britain’s number one cultural attraction? kulturell
custom (n) /ˈkʌstəm/ Ethnography is the study of human cultures and their customs. Gewohnheit
enjoyment (n) /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/ Do you get any enjoyment out of this type of work? Freude
ethnography (n) /eθˈnɒɡrəfi/ Ethnography is a speciality within anthropology. Ethnografie
exhibit (n) /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ There are over half a million exhibits in the museum. Ausstellungsstück
fascinating (adj) /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/ You can see many fascinating objects at a museum. faszinierend
historical (adj) /hɪˈstɒrɪkl/ Many items are of historical importance. historisch
indigenous (adj) /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/ Some indigenous people want to get their artefacts back. einheimisch
jewellery (n) /ˈdʒuːəlri/ There is an exhibit of indigenous jewellery at the museum. Schmuck
man-made (adj) /ˌmæn ˈmeɪd/ This collection includes man-made objects from different parts künstlich
of the world.
mask (n) /mɑːsk/ This hand-carved mask is very rare and valuable. Maske
method (n) /ˈmeθəd/ Choose a presentation method – chronological, use, origin, Methode
type, etc.
native (adj) /ˈneɪtɪv/ Who are the people who are native to Korea? einheimisch
natural (adj) /ˈnætʃrəl/ The collections included all kinds of natural and man-made objects. natürlich
natural history (n) /ˌnætʃrəl ˈhɪstri/ There are many different kinds of museum, such as Naturgeschichte
natural history, space and architecture.
on display /ˌɒn dɪˈspleɪ/ There are over 200 exhibits on display. ausgestellt
on show /ˌɒn ˈʃəʊ/ I have a rare watch collection on show right now. zur Schau gestellt
presentation (n) /ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/ When you give a presentation, look at the audience. Präsentation
preserve (v) /prɪˈzɜːv/ Many think that it is important to preserve historical artefacts. etw. erhalten
private (adj) /ˈpraɪvət/ Early museums began as private collections of rare or privat
strange objects.
public (n) /ˈpʌblɪk/ These days, all museums are open to the public. Öffentlichkeit
religious (adj) /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/ The museum has an exhibit of ancient religious artefacts. religiös
role (n) /rəʊl/ The media play a major role in influencing people’s opinions. Rolle
solve (v) /sɒlv/ Please solve the problem as a team. lösen
speciality (n) /ˌspeʃiˈæləti/ Ethnography is a speciality within anthropology. Spezialfach
strange (adj) /streɪndʒ/ Early museums began as private collections of rare or seltsam
strange objects.
textile (n) /ˈtekstaɪl/ We saw a weaving machine at the textile museum. Stoff, Textilie
tool (n) /tuːl/ This job requires a special tool. Werkzeug
traditional (adj) /trəˈdɪʃənl/ Many cultures preserve the traditional way of doing things. traditionell
typical (adj) /ˈtɪpɪkl/ Choose five or six objects that are typical or traditional in typisch
your society.
unusual (adj) /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ What is unusual about the presentation of collections in the ungewöhnlich
Pitt Rivers Museum?
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act (v) /ækt/ Sometimes a person will act dishonestly. handeln
appearance (n) /əˈpɪərəns/ People have different appearances and personalities. Erscheinungsbild
break / keep /ˌbreɪk, ˌkiːp Jasmine would hate him if he broke his promise. ein Versprechen
a promise ə ˈprɒmɪs/ brechen/einhalten
cheat (v) /tʃiːt/ Jasmine decided to cheat on the exam instead of study. mogeln

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civic (adj) /ˈsɪvɪk/ What is our civic responsibility? bürgerlich

consequence (n) /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ Each action has a consequence. Folge
deceive (v) /dɪˈsiːv/ I felt bad because I didn’t mean to deceive him. täuschen
delighted (adj) /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ My parents were delighted with my test results. erfreut
dilemma (n) /dɪˈlemə/ Write about a moral dilemma that you have experienced. Dilemma
dishonestly (adv) /dɪsˈɒnɪstli/ James acted very dishonestly. unredlich
emotion (n) /ɪˈməʊʃn/ Andrew showed no emotion when he lost the game. Emotion
envious (adj) /ˈenviəs/ When their parents gave Jane a new computer, James was very neidisch
envious.
ethical (adj) /ˈeθɪkl/ Is it ethical to promote cigarettes through advertising? ethisch
extremely (adv) /ɪkˈstriːmli/ This project is extremely important to Mark. äußerst
identity (n) /aɪˈdentəti/ It was a case of mistaken identity. Identität
moral value (n) /ˌmɒrəl ˈvæljuː/ Mike and Emma changed their moral values as a result of the moralischer Wert
situation.
negative (adj) /ˈneɡətɪv/ Jasmine experienced negative emotions about what had happened. negativ
particularly (adj) /pəˈtɪkjələli/ He was particularly upset about the test. besonders
personality (n) /ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti/ She has a cheerful personality. Persönlichkeit
principle (n) /ˈprɪnsəpl/ He lives his life by a set of principles. Prinzip
trust (v) /trʌst/ She asked me to trust her. vertrauen
unfair (adj) /ˌʌnˈfeə(r)/ It was unfair to judge the situation before knowing all of the facts. unfair
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abandon (v) /əˈbændən/ He gave the order to abandon ship. etw. verlassen
article (n) /ˈɑːtɪkl/ Read the article quickly. Artikel
banknote (n) /ˈbæŋknəʊt/ There is some evidence that people used paper banknotes Geldschein
as long ago as 806 AD in China.
barter (v) /ˈbɑːtə(r)/ Are you willing to barter a pen for a ruler? tauschen
bartering system (n) /ˈbɑːtərɪŋ sɪstəm/ What was the main problem with the bartering system? Tauschsystem
cash (n) /kæʃ/ What is likely to replace cash in the future? Bargeld
cashless (adj) /ˈkæʃləs/ Do you think we will live in a cashless society in the future? bargeldlos
cattle (n) /ˈkætl/ Ancient Mediterranean societies used cattle as money as Rinder, Vieh
early as 9000 BC.
cheque (n) /tʃek/ Who should I make this cheque out to? Scheck
civilized world (n) /ˌsɪvəlaɪzd ˈwɜːld/ Coins quickly spread from Turkey to Greece and Egypt and zivilisierte Welt
throughout the civilized world.
contactless payment (n) /ˌkɒntæktləs Contactless payment is becoming popular. kontaktloses Bezahlen
ˈpeɪmənt/
contribute (v) /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/ Each group will contribute a report at the meeting. beitragen
currency (n) /ˈkʌrənsi/ Do you think there will be one world currency in the future? Währung
e-banking (n) /ˈiː bæŋkɪŋ/ What are the advantages and disadvantages of e-banking? Onlinebanking
evolve (v) /iˈvɒlv/ How do you think money will evolve in the future? sich entwickeln
form (n) /fɔːm/ The form money takes is constantly changing. Form
good (n) /ɡʊd/ In the past people exchanged goods and services. Ware
gradually (adv) /ˈɡrædʒuəli/ The picture changed gradually over time. allmählich
grain (n) /ɡreɪn/ The farmer grows grain to feed to his cattle. Getreide
guarantee (v) /ˌɡærənˈtiː/ The coins were made of gold and silver and they had an official gewährleisten
stamp to guarantee their value.
hunter (n) /ˈhʌntə(r)/ The hunter came home with 3 wild boars yesterday. Jäger(in)
imitation (n) /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃn/ The statue is only an imitation. Imitation
increase (n) /ˈɪŋkriːs/ The spread of coins contributed to the increase of trade. Anstieg
likely (adv) /ˈlaɪkli/ What is likely to replace cash? wahrscheinlich
mark (n) /mɑːk/ A stamp is a mark or design made by pressing something onto Markierung
a surface.
metal (n) /ˈmetl/ The plate is made out of metal. Metall
money transfer (n) /ˈmʌni trænsfɜː(r)/ I paid for the holiday with a money transfer. Geldtransfer
official (adj) /əˈfɪʃl/ The first coins had an official stamp to guarantee their value. offiziell
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payment (n) /ˈpeɪmənt/ What forms of payment do you use most? Zahlung
service (n) /ˈsɜːvɪs/ We guarantee excellent service. Service
shell (n) /ʃel/ Around 1500 BC, the Chinese started using cowrie shells Muschel
as currency.
silver (n) /ˈsɪlvə(r)/ In the past, coins were made with gold or silver. Silber
skin (n) /skɪn/ There were several animals skins hanging on the wall. Fell, Haut
spread (v) /spred/ The disease spreads easily. sich verbreiten
stamp (n) /stæmp/ He placed an official stamp on my passport. Stempel
surface (n) /ˈsɜːfɪs/ The surface of the table was covered with papers. Oberfläche
trade (n) /treɪd/ The spread of coins contributed a lot to the increase of trade. Handel
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attach (v) /əˈtætʃ/ I will attach a copy of my notes for your information. etw. beifügen
calorie (n) /ˈkæləri/ Your brain is rewarding you for eating all those calories! Kalorie
cell (n) /sel/ Cells called neurons carry electrical impulses aroundthe body. Zelle
electrical impulse (n) /ɪˌlektrɪkl ˈɪmpʌls/ How does the electrical impulse go from one neuron elektrischer Impuls
to another?
gap (n) /ɡæp/ There is a small gap between two cells that is called Lücke
a synapse.
molecule (n) /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/ How many atoms are in a molecule? Molekül
neuron (n) /ˈnjʊərɒn/ Cells called neurons carry electrical impulses around the body. Neuron
neurotransmitter (n) /ˈnjʊərəʊ- Which neurotransmitters are important for sleep? Neurotransmitter
trænzmɪtə(r)/
purpose (n) /ˈpɜːpəs/ What is the purpose of emotions? Zweck
receptor (n) /rɪˈseptə(r)/ Receptors in the mouth, eyes, nose, skin or ears receive Rezeptor
information from our environment.
signal (n) /ˈsɪɡnəl/ If you hurt yourself, your body will produce endorphins to block Signal, Zeichen
the pain signals.
synapse (n) /ˈsaɪnæps/ The signal is carried across the synapse by special chemicals Synapse
called neurotransmitters.
Unit 5
antibody (n) /ˈæntibɒdi/ What cells produce antibodies? Antikörper
attenuate (v) /əˈtenjueɪt/ The drug attenuates the effects of the virus. dämpfen
cause (v) /kɔːz/ Bacteria can cause death or illness. verursachen
compulsory (adj) /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ Which vaccinations are compulsory in your country? obligatorisch
contact (n) /ˈkɒntækt/ Vaccines will protect our bodies if we come into contact with Kontakt
a disease.
deadly (adj) /ˈdedli/ There are many deadly diseases present around the world. tödlich
eradicate (v) /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/ Vaccination programmes work to eradicate diseases. ausrotten
global (adj) /ˈɡləʊbl/ We need to take a more global approach to the problem. global
immunity (n) /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ Vaccines help develop the body’s immunity by imitating a real Immunität
infection.
immunize (v) /ˈɪmjunaɪz/ Different types of vaccines are used to immunize against immunisieren
different diseases.
infection (n) /ɪnˈfekʃn/ The doctor gave me antibiotics for the infection. Infektion
injection (n) /ɪnˈdʒekʃn/ A vaccine is usually introduced to the body by injection or orally. Injektion
intervention (n) /ˌɪntəˈvenʃn/ Medical intervention was needed to save the dog. Eingriff
micro-organism (n) /ˌmaɪkrəʊ Vaccines are substances that are made with micro-organisms. Mikroorganismus
ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/
officially (adv) /əˈfɪʃəli/ Smallpox was officially eradicated in 1980. offiziell
orally (adv) /ˈɔːrəli/ A vaccine is often given orally. mündlich
pathogen (n) /ˈpæθədʒən/ Vaccine pathogens are either dead or weakened, so they cannot Krankheitserreger
cause illness.
powerful (adj) /ˈpaʊəfl/ The president is a rich and powerful man. mächtig
react (v) /riˈækt/ The immune system reacts to a vaccine as if it were a real disease. reagieren

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substance (n) /ˈsʌbstəns/ White blood cells produce antibodies to attack and destroy Substanz
the substance in a vaccine.
toxin (n) /ˈtɒksɪn/ Toxoid vaccines contain weakened forms of the toxins. Gift
toxoid (adj) /ˈtɒksɔɪd/ Toxoid vaccines contain weakened forms of the toxins. toxoid
vaccine (n) /ˈvæksiːn/ Who needs the yellow fever vaccine? Impfstoff
weaken (v) /ˈwiːkən/ She felt her legs weaken. schwächen
white blood cell (n) /ˌwaɪt ˈblʌd sel/ White blood cells produce antibodies to attack and destroy weißes Blutkörperchen
the substance in a vaccine.
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arrange (v) /əˈreɪndʒ/ I will arrange the cottage for them. organisieren
encouragement (n) /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/ Mrs Bennet needed no more encouragement. Ermutigung
fictional (adj) /ˈfɪkʃənl/ Novels tell stories about fictional people and events. fiktiv
fine (adj) /faɪn/ They live in a very fine house. schön
fortune (n) /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ He is a single man of large fortune. Vermögen
immediately (adv) /ɪˈmiːdiətli/ He arranged to rent the house immediately. sofort
impatiently (adv) /ɪmˈpeɪʃntli/ She waited very impatiently for his reply. ungeduldig
in need of /ɪn ˈniːd əv/ An unmarried man in possession of a large fortune must be nötig haben
in need of a wife.
neighbourhood (n) /ˈneɪbəhʊd/ He just moved into our neighbourhood. Nachbarschaft
not mind (v) /ˌnɒt ˈmaɪnd/ If you want to tell me, I don’t mind listening. nichts ausmachen
particular (adj) /pəˈtɪkjələ(r)/ This novel is set in a particular period of history. bestimmt
possession (n) /pəˈzeʃn/ He is in the possession of a large fortune. Besitz
servant (n) /ˈsɜːvənt/ Bingley and his servants are arriving on Monday. Diener(in),
Bedienstete(r)
set (v) /set/ In which period of history do you think the novel is set? spielen
surrounding (adj) /səˈraʊndɪŋ/ We went hiking in the surrounding woods. umgebend
truth (n) /truːθ/ So now you know the truth. Wahrheit
unmarried (adj) /ˌʌnˈmærid/ Families with unmarried daughters consider men with unverheiratet
a lot of money as good future husbands.
well known (adj) /ˌwel ˈnəʊn/ It is well known that he is rich. bekannt
Unit 7
air quality (n) /ˈeə kwɒləti/ How can they improve the air quality in the city? Luftqualität
checkerboard (n) /ˈtʃekəbɔːd/ It is very interesting with a wonderful checkerboard layout Schachbrett
and splendid architecture.
constant (adj) /ˈkɒnstənt/ The city is in constant danger of earthquakes and flooding. ständig
earthquake (n) /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ The city was damaged by the earthquake. Erdbeben
flooding (n) /ˈflʌdɪŋ/ The rain storm caused a lot of flooding. Überschwemmung
foundation (n) /faʊnˈdeɪʃn/ The foundation of the house was built yesterday. Fundament
inadequate (adj) /ɪnˈædɪkwət/ The housing supply is inadequate in Mexico City. unzureichend
lay out (phr v) /ˌleɪ ˈaʊt/ How is the city laid out? auslegen
layout (n) /ˈleɪaʊt/ The layout of the flat is very efficient. (räumliche) Anordnung
lively (adj) /ˈlaɪvli/ Mexico City is vibrant and lively with a rich cultural life. lebhaft
megacity (n) /ˈmeɡəsɪti/ Would you like to live in a megacity? Megastadt
natural disaster (n) /ˌnætrəl dɪˈzɑːstə(r)/ Mexico City is vulnerable to natural disasters. Naturkatastrophe
risk (n) /rɪsk/ Is it a risk to go outside at night here? Risiko
shanty town (n) /ˈʃænti taʊn/ There are many shanty towns in Mexico City. Barackensiedlung
smog (n) /smɒɡ/ Smog covers the city from November to May. Smog
spare (adj) /speə(r)/ There is a shanty house in every spare corner. frei
splendid (adj) /ˈsplendɪd/ The city is full of splendid architecture. prächtig
surrounded (by) (adj) /səˈraʊndɪd (baɪ)/ The city sits on an ancient lake surrounded by mountains and umgeben (von)
volcanoes.
sweep (v) /swiːp/ When the floods come, water sweeps the houses away. fegen
vulnerable (adj) /ˈvʌlnərəbl/ The city is very vulnerable to natural disasters. gefährdet
zoo (n) /zuː/ We are going to the zoo tomorrow. Tierpark
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Unit 8
accuser (n) /əˈkjuːzə(r)/ In Hammurabi’s code, the accuser must prove that the person Ankläger(in)
is guilty.
civil (adj) /ˈsɪvl/ The 282 laws in the Code of Hammurabi give examples zivil
of criminal and civil cases and punishments.
corruption (n) /kəˈrʌpʃn/ There is a lot of corruption in the government. Korruption
court (n) /kɔːt/ She will appear in court tomorrow. Gericht
equal (adj) /ˈiːkwəl/ Not everyone was equal. gleich
fine (n) /faɪn/ The judge decided that I would need to pay a fine. Geldstrafe
minimum wage (n) /ˌmɪnɪməm ˈweɪdʒ/ The code includes minimum wages for some workers, and gives Mindestlohn
some rights to women.
prove (v) /pruːv/ The accuser must prove that the person is guilty. beweisen
right (n) /raɪt/ Everyone has the right to a fair trial. Recht
rule (v) /ruːl/ King Hammurabi ruled in France in the 1700s BC. regieren
slave (n) /sleɪv/ He worked as a slave for most of his life. Sklave, Sklavin
Culture
Unit 1
astonishing (adj) /əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/ His later collections are truly astonishing. erstaunlich
attention (n) /əˈtenʃn/ His work as gotten a lot of attention from newspapers and Aufmerksamkeit
television.
bizarre (adj) /bɪˈzɑː(r)/ Some of the items in the collection are simply bizarre. bizarr
chronicler (n) /ˈkrɒnɪklə(r)/ Was Warhol just a hoarder or an important chronicler of his time? Chronist(in)
clipping (n) /ˈklɪpɪŋ/ The collection contains a clipping of his hair. Ausschnitt
everyday (adj) /ˈevrideɪ/ Warhol’s art put everyday objects in the spotlight to make alltäglich
a comment on consumer society.
fan (n) /fæn/ A fan bought one of the collections for $30,000. Fan
hoarder (n) /ˈhɔːdə(r)/ Was Warhol just a hoarder or an important chronicler of his time? Hamsterer, Hamsterin
junk mail (n) /ˈdʒʌŋk meɪl/ The only thing in the mailbox was junk mail. unerwünschte E-Mail
mummified (adj) /ˈmʌmɪfaɪd/ The collection included a mummified foot. mumifiziert
onwards (adj) /ˈɒnwədz/ From 1974 onwards, he always kept a brown cardboard box an
next to his desk.
ordinary (adj) /ˈɔːdnri/ Many of the items are quite ordinary and appear worthless. gewöhnlich
postage stamp (n) /ˈpəʊstɪdʒ stæmp/ The box was full of used postage stamps. Briefmarke
record (v) /rɪˈkɔːd/ A chronicler is a person who records historical events. aufzeichnen
ribbon (n) /ˈrɪbən/ The package was tied with a blue ribbon. Schleife
rubbish (n) /ˈrʌbɪʃ/ Does this sound like a work of art or a load of old rubbish? Blödsinn, Müll
society (n) /səˈsaɪəti/ Warhol’s art put everyday objects in the spotlight to make Gesellschaft
a comment on consumer society.
spotlight (n) /ˈspɒtlaɪt/ She was happy to share the spotlight with her sister. Rampenlicht
summarize (v) /ˈsʌməraɪz/ Summarize what the collections tell us about your culture. zusammenfassen
toenail (n) /ˈtəʊneɪl/ The box was full of toenail clippings. Zehennagel
wrapping paper (n) /ˈræpɪŋ peɪpə(r)/ She eagerly tore the wrapping paper off of the box. Geschenkpapier
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anarchic (adj) /əˈnɑːkɪk/ The vendor was selling T-shirts with anarchic slogans on. anarchisch
attack (v) /əˈtæk/ Punk song lyrics were written to attack traditional values. angreifen
authority (n) /ɔːˈθɒrəti/ Punk music attacks conventional authority. Autorität
bin bag (n) /ˈbɪn bæɡ/ Punks were known to make dresses out of black bin bags. Müllsack
chain (n) /tʃeɪn/ Punks wore everyday items like chains and padlocks as jewellery. Kette
characterized (adj) /ˈkærəktəraɪzd/ The punk movement was characterized by free-thinking and charakterisiert
individual freedom.
conventional (adj) /kənˈvenʃənl/ Punk musicians attacked anything traditional or conventional. konventionell
desire (n) /dɪˈzaɪə(r)/ At the heart of punk was the desire to change society and Wunsch
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direct (adj) /dɪˈrekt/ The lyrics of the song were very direct. direkt
disappear (v) /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/ I was so embarrassed that I wanted to disappear. verschwinden
disillusioned (adj) /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒnd/ It was clear that the group was disillusioned. desillusioniert
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) (n) /ˌdiː aɪ ˈwaɪ/ One important value was their DIY (Do-It-Yourself) ethic. Heimwerken
economic (adj) /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ The punk movement was a reaction to a political and economic wirtschaftlich
situation.
element (n) /ˈelɪmənt/ Music was a fundamental element of this new identity. Bestandteil
ethic (n) /ˈeθɪk/ The movement has a strong DIY ethic. Ethos
eyebrow (n) /ˈaɪbraʊ/ Eyebrow piercings were very popular at the time. Augenbraue
fashion (n) /ˈfæʃn/ Punks avoided mainstream fashion. Mode
fashion statement (n) /ˈfæʃn steɪtmənt/ Punks were making more than just a fashion statement. Modestatement
figure (n) /ˈfɪɡə(r)/ The mayor was an imposing authority figure. Figur
free-thinking (adj) /ˌfriː ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ The group was very free-thinking and spontaneous. freidenkerisch
freedom (n) /ˈfriːdəm/ The Punk movement still values freedom. Freiheit
fundamental (adj) /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/ Music is fundamental to the movement. grundlegend
gender equality (n) /ˈdʒendər ikwɒləti/ Gender equality is an important value to fight for. Geschlechtergleichstellung
hairstyle (n) /ˈheəstaɪl/ She tried out a new hairstyle today. Frisur
hopeless (adj) /ˈhəʊpləs/ The future looks hopeless for many new graduates. hoffnungslos
ideology (n) /ˌaɪdiˈɒlədʒi/ Is Punk ideology still relevant? Ideologie
individual (n) /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/ The code only covers disagreements between individuals. Einzelperson
leather jacket (n) /ˌleðə ˈdʒækɪt/ Leather jackets were popular during the Punk movement. Lederjacke
lip (n) /lɪp/ Lip piercings were very popular. Lippe
lyrics (n pl) /ˈlɪrɪks/ Punk song lyrics attacked traditional values. Liedtext
mainstream (adj) /ˈmeɪnstriːm/ Many people don’t want to be part of mainstream culture. populär, massenkompatibel
metal stud (n) /ˌmetl ˈstʌd/ The leather jacket was covered in metal studs. Metallnieten
Mohican (n) /məʊˈhiːkən/ Mohicans were very popular. Irokesenschnitt
movement (n) /ˈmuːvmənt/ The punk movement began in the 1970s. Bewegung
nose (n) /nəʊz/ Andrew got his nose pierced yesterday. Nase
padlock (n) /ˈpædlɒk/ I forgot the key to my padlock. Vorhängeschloss
piercing (n) /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ The man had many piercings on his face. Piercing
political (adj) /pəˈlɪtɪkl/ The political situation is very instable right now. politisch
punk (n) /pʌŋk/ Punks used their appearances to express their identities. Punk
reaction (n) /riˈækʃn/ His reaction was surprising. Reaktion
reject (v) /rɪˈdʒekt/ I chose to reject the new project. ablehnen
ripped (adj) /rɪpt/ His clothes were ripped in the fight. gerissen
shock (v) /ʃɒk/ His goal was to shock people. schockieren
situation (n) /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/ His reaction to the situation was upsetting. Situation
sleeveless (adj) /ˈsliːvləs/ They were all wearing sleeveless T-shirts with slogans. ärmellos
slogan (n) /ˈsləʊɡən/ They shouted slogans as they marched. Slogan
spikey (adj) /ˈspaɪki/ His hair was spikey and coloured green. hochstehend
subculture (n) /ˈsʌbkʌltʃə(r)/ Punks belong to an subculture. Subkultur
tight (adj) /taɪt/ He wore tight jeans and a red T-shirt. eng
trend (n) /trend/ The early Punk movement was not just a fashion trend. Trend
typically (adv) /ˈtɪpɪkli/ Punk music was typically very loud. normalerweise
unconventional (adj) /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl/ Their clothes were unconventional and untidy. unkonventionell
unemployment (n) /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ The unemployment rate is very high. Arbeitslosigkeit
untidy (adj) /ʌnˈtaɪdi/ The room was very untidy. unordentlich
working-class (adj) /ˌwɜːkɪŋ ˈklɑːs/ Many young, working-class people don’t have jobs. aus der Arbeiterschicht
zip (n) /zɪp/ Her jeans had lots of zips. Reißverschluss
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consumer spending (n) /kənˌsjuːmə Black Friday has spread around the world as large retailers Konsumausgaben
ˈspendɪŋ/ try to increase consumer spending.
consumerism (n) /kənˈsjuːmərɪzəm/ Buy Nothing Day started in Canada as a protest against Konsumerismus
consumerism.
destruction (n) /dɪˈstrʌkʃn/ Consumer contributes to the destruction of our environment. Zerstörung
ecological (adj) /ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ Over-consumption has ecological consequences. ökologisch
frenzy (n) /ˈfrenzi/ Black Friday promotes a shopping frenzy. Wahn
happiness (n) /ˈhæpinəs/ Exercising promotes happiness. Glück
health (n) /helθ/ My health is important to me. Gesundheit
inequality (n) /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti/ Consumerism contributes to social inequality. Ungleichheit
join (v) /dʒɔɪn/ I am planning to join a new club. beitreten
long term (n) /ˌlɒŋ ˈtɜːm/ Eating well is good for our health in the long term. langfristig
meaningless (adj) /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/ Critics say that the movement is meaningless. bedeutungslos
natural resource (n) /ˌnætʃrəl ˈriːsɔːs/ Making products and transporting them to shops uses Bodenschatz
a lot of natural resources.
obesity (n) /əʊˈbiːsəti/ People in consumerist cultures are more likely to suffer from Fettleibigkeit
obesity.
over-consumption (n) /ˌəʊvə kənˈsʌmpʃn/ Over-consumption has ecological consequences. übermäßiger Konsum
protest (n) /ˈprəʊtest/ Buy Nothing Day started in Canada as a protest Protest
against consumerism.
purchase (n) /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ Every single purchase that you make has some kind of Kauf
an impact on the planet.
queue (v) /kjuː/ We were queueing for 3 hours to buy the tickets. anstehen
rubbish heap (n) /ˈrʌbɪʃ hiːp/ Out of fashion products often end up in the rubbish heap. Müllberg
short term (n) /ˌʃɔːt ˈtɜːm/ In the short term, the answer might be yes. kurzfristig
suffer (from) (v) /ˈsʌfə(r) (frəm, People in consumerist cultures are more likely to suffer from (an etw.) leiden
frɒm)/ financial problems.
transport (v) /trænˈspɔːt/ Transporting the products to the shops uses a lot of natural transportieren
resources.
Unit 4
arrogant (adj) /ˈærəɡənt/ He is arrogant, embarrassing and impossible to like. arrogant
attitude (n) /ˈætɪtjuːd/ Americans have a different attitude to life compared to the British. Einstellung
character (n) /ˈkærəktə(r)/ British comedy characters are often unkind or rude to each other. Charakter
comedy (n) /ˈkɒmədi/ What are your favourite comedy shows? Komödie
comedy sketch (n) /ˈkɒmədi sketʃ/ Prepare and perform a comedy sketch. Sketch
feel-good (adj) /ˈfiːl ɡʊd/ Feel-good substances called endorphins help make you feel Wohlfühl-
happier.
humour (n) /ˈhjuːmə(r)/ How important is humour in Britain? Humor
interpret (v) /ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/ British humour can be difficult to interpret abroad. interpretieren
irony (n) /ˈaɪrəni/ The British often use irony as humour. Ironie
joke (n) /dʒəʊk/ British people laugh and make jokes about themselves. Witz
laugh (v) /lɑːf/ US humour makes people of most nationalities laugh. lachen
loser (n) /ˈluːzə(r)/ Characters in US comedies may be losers, but they are generally Verlierer(in)
nice people.
make fun (v) /ˌmeɪk ˈfʌn/ British people love to make fun of themselves. sich über jdn./etw.
lustig machen
offensive (adj) /əˈfensɪv/ British humour can seem negative, embarrassing or even offensive. beleidigend
optimistic (adj) /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ Endorphins can make you feel happier, healthier and more optimistisch
optimistic.
rarely (adv) /ˈreəli/ British people rarely show their emotions. selten
rude (adj) /ruːd/ British comedy characters are often unkind or rude to each other. unhöflich
sitcom (n) /ˈsɪtkɒm/ We stayed in and watched a sitcom last night. Sitcom
unkind (adj) /ˌʌnˈkaɪnd/ They are very unkind to each other. unfreundlich

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Unit 5
atmosphere (n) /ˈætməsfɪə(r)/ The atmosphere on Mars is 95% carbon dioxide. Atmosphäre
base (n) /beɪs/ The astronauts are busy working on the base. Stützpunkt
candidate (n) /ˈkændɪdət/ He has been selected as a candidate for the Mars One project. Kandidat(in)
carbon dioxide (n) /ˌkɑːbən daɪˈɒksaɪd/ The atmosphere on Mars is 95% carbon dioxide. Kohlendioxid
crew (n) /kruː/ The first crew of four astronauts will leave Earth in 2026. Besatzung
extract (v) /ɪkˈstrækt/ The astronauts will extract water from the Martian soil. extrahieren
generate (v) /ˈdʒenəreɪt/ Solar panels will generate electricity. generieren
landing (n) /ˈlændɪŋ/ There are many dangers, especially during launch and landing. Landung
launch (n) /lɔːntʃ/ There will be many dangers during the launch of the rocket. Start
Martian (adj) /ˈmɑːʃn/ They will try to grow vegetables in the Martian soil. vom Mars
outpost (n) /ˈaʊtpəʊst/ The outpost includes two 100 m² living areas. Außenposten
oxygen (n) /ˈɒksɪdʒən/ How will they get food, water and oxygen? Sauerstoff
process (n) /ˈprəʊses/ The selection process will take a long time. Verfahren
real-life (adj) /ˌriːəl ˈlaɪf/ It is a real-life project called Mars One. lebensnah
remain (v) /rɪˈmeɪn/ A group of ten astronauts will remain on Mars for ten years. bleiben
scary (adj) /ˈskeəri/ The thought that they would never come back was really scary. gruselig
select (v) /sɪˈlekt/ The board will select the members for the group. auswählen
selection (n) /sɪˈlekʃn/ At the end of the selection process, four astronauts will remain. Auswahl
settlement (n) /ˈsetlmənt/ The aim of Mars One is to create a human settlement on Mars. Siedlung
split (v) /splɪt/ She split the class into groups of four. aufteilen, unterteilen
video message (n) /ˈvɪdiəʊ mesɪdʒ/ They can only communicate with their families and friends by Videobotschaft
email, text and video message.
Unit 6
access (n) /ˈækses/ There is easy access by road. Zugang
anonymous (adj) /əˈnɒnɪməs/ It’s possible to remain anonymous online. anonym
audience (n) /ˈɔːdiəns/ The audience was very loud and restless. Publikum
deeply (adv) /ˈdiːpli/ The poems you hear at a slam will be deeply personal. sehr
digital media (n) /ˌdɪdʒɪtl ˈmiːdiə/ The growth of digital media means that now it’s even easier Digitalmedien
to access poetry.
feedback (n) /ˈfiːdbæk/ There are websites where you can read and give feedback. Feedback
funny (adj) /ˈfʌni/ Poems can be serious, sad, light-hearted and funny, or even silly. witzig
growth (n) /ɡrəʊθ/ The growth of the internet has made it easier to share poetry. Wachstum
immigration (n) /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/ Poetry is a great way to convey messages about immigration. Immigration
inhibited (adj) /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/ People often feel less inhibited about expressing emotions online. befangen
light-hearted (adj) /ˌlaɪt ˈhɑːtɪd/ The poem was very light-hearted. unbeschwert
literary (adj) /ˈlɪtərəri/ What literary form is popular with young people? literarisch
obtain (v) /əbˈteɪn/ We need to obtain permits before we can begin building. erhalten
offline (adj) /ˌɒfˈlaɪn/ Offline, the world of poetry is growing, too. offline
open-mike event (n) /ˌəʊpən ˈmaɪk ɪvent/ What is an open-mike poetry event? offenes Mikro
performance (n) /pəˈfɔːməns/ Have a class vote for the best performance. Leistung
perspective (n) /pəˈspektɪv/ Poetry presents things from a different perspective. Perspektive
phenomenon (n) /fəˈnɒmɪnən/ What is this new online phenomenon? Phänomen
poet (n) /ˈpəʊɪt/ Walt Whitman is an American poet. Dichter(in)
poetry (n) /ˈpəʊətri/ Poetry is a great way to explore complex ideas. Poesie
point of view (n) /ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈvjuː/ The book was written from the father’s point of view. Sicht
publish (v) /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ They have chosen to publish my poetry. veröffentlichen
racism (n) /ˈreɪsɪzəm/ The poem was about racism. Rassismus
revolution (n) /ˌrevəˈluːʃn/ Poetry among teens is experiencing a revolution. Revolution
score (n) /skɔː(r)/ The judges gave my poem a score of 8 out of 10. Punktzahl
search engine (n) /ˈsɜːtʃ endʒɪn/ Type ‘poetry community online’ into your search engine Suchmaschine
to find out more.
self-conscious (adj) /ˌself ˈkɒnʃəs/ I used to be very self-conscious about my poetry. befangen
serious (adj) /ˈsɪəriəs/ The tone of the poem is very serious. ernst
silly (adj) /ˈsɪli/ I have published a collection of silly poems. albern
slam (n) /slæm/ At poetry slams the poems should have a message that’s easy Slam
to understand.
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approach (v) /əˈprəʊtʃ/ As the Bronze Age approached, society began to change. sich nähern
bone (n) /bəʊn/ The necklace was made from an animal bone. Knochen
bowl (n) /bəʊl/ The archaeologists found jewellery, hair pins, needles, bowls Schale
and cups.
Bronze Age (n) /ˈbrɒnz eɪdʒ/ The Bronze Age came after the Stone Age. Bronzezeit
carved (adj) /kɑːvd/ They found some mysterious carved stone balls. geschnitzt
clear (v) /klɪə(r)/ We waited for the storm to clear before heading out. aufklären
coast (n) /kəʊst/ Every year, heavy rain and strong winds hit the coast of the Küste
Orkney Islands.
construction (n) /kənˈstrʌkʃn/ Which period of history do you think these constructions and Bauwerk
objects are from?
cup (n) /kʌp/ She handed me a cup of water. Tasse
dresser (n) /ˈdresə(r)/ Opposite the entrance is a large stone dresser, a kind of cupboard. Kommode
exposed (adj) /ɪkˈspəʊzd/ When the storm cleared, the outline of an ancient village was freigelegt
exposed.
farming (n) /ˈfɑːmɪŋ/ It is possible that farming became more difficult because of Landwirtschaft
changes to the environment.
hair pin (n) /ˈheə pɪn/ I found a hair pin made out of bone. Haarnadel
hunted (adj) /ˈhʌntɪd/ The farmers ate hunted deer. gejagt
inhabited (adj) /ɪnˈhæbɪtɪd/ The area was probably inhabited between 3200 BC and 2200 BC. bewohnt
investigation (n) /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/ The archaeologists’ investigations have given us lots of Untersuchung
information.
mainland (n) /ˈmeɪnlænd/ We visited the mainland on our holiday. Festland
mysterious (adj) /mɪˈstɪəriəs/ The disappearance was very mysterious. geheimnisvoll
needle (n) /ˈniːdl/ The needle broke while I was repairing the jeans. Nadel
outline (n) /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ When the storm cleared, the outline of an ancient village was visible. Umriss
passageway (n) /ˈpæsɪdʒweɪ/ The eight stone houses are connected by low passageways with Durchgang
stone doors.
pot (n) /pɒt/ They also found stone pots that contained red colouring material. Topf
remarkable (adj) /rɪˈmɑːkəbl/ They have made some remarkable discoveries. bemerkenswert
reveal (v) /rɪˈviːl/ The storm revealed an amazing archaeological treasure. aufdecken
season (n) /ˈsiːzn/ Winter in the northern isles of Scotland is a stormy season. Jahreszeit
severe (adj) /sɪˈvɪə(r)/ The storm was very severe. stark
sheep (n) /ʃiːp/ They were farmers who kept sheep and cattle. Schaf
Stone Age (n) /ˈstəʊn eɪdʒ/ The artefacts are from the Stone Age. Steinzeit
stormy (adj) /ˈstɔːmi/ The whole week was very stormy. stürmisch
Unit 8
ankle tag (n) /ˈæŋkl tæɡ/ Around 100,000 people in Britain wear ankle tags to control (elektronische)
their movements. Fußfessel
combine (v) /kəmˈbaɪn/ The judge may combine his sentence with other options. kombinieren
community service (n) /kəˌmjuːnəti ˈsɜːvɪs/ Judges may order less serious offenders to do community service. Sozialdienst,
gemeinnützige Arbeit
conditions (n pl) /kənˈdɪʃnz/ What are conditions like in British prisons? Verhältnisse
control (v) /kənˈtrəʊl/ Global vaccination programmes have controlled many kontrollieren
diseases around the world.
curfew order (n) /ˈkɜːfjuː ɔːdə(r)/ He has a curfew order for the next 10 months. Ausgangsverbot
electronic tag (n) /ɪˌlekˌtrɒnɪk ˈtæɡ/ How many people have electronic tags in the UK? elektronische
Kennzeichnung
electronic tagging (n) /ɪˌlekˌtrɒnɪk ˈtæɡɪŋ/ Electronic tagging is a common sentence option for elektronische
young offenders. Uberwachung
guilty (adj) /ˈɡɪlti/ He was found guilty of the crime. schuldig
injure (v) /ˈɪndʒə(r)/ A pedestrian was injured in the car accident. verletzen
licence (n) /ˈlaɪsns/ He got caught driving without a licence. Führerschein

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minor (adj) /ˈmaɪnə(r)/ He was found guilty of a minor crime. geringfügig

mug (v) /mʌɡ/ He tried to mug the man. überfallen
obey (v) /əˈbeɪ/ My dog does not obey me. gehorchen
overcrowded (adj) /ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪd/ In the UK, 85,000 people live in overcrowded prisons with überfüllt
not enough staff.
pedestrian (n) /pəˈdestriən/ A pedestrian was injured in the car accident. Fußgänger(in)
probation (n) /prəˈbeɪʃn/ I have to report regularly to my probation officer. Bewährung
punishment (n) /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ Critics say that alternative punishments are a soft option. Strafe
redecorate (v) /ˌriːˈdekəreɪt/ We’re planning to redecorate the lounge. renovieren
reoffend (v) /ˌriːəˈfend/ Results suggest that fewer people reoffend after doing rückfällig werden
community service.
restorative justice (n) /rɪˌstɔːrətɪv ˈdʒʌstɪs/ How can restorative justice help victims of crime? opferorientierte Justiz
sentence (v) /ˈsentəns/ The judge sentenced Samantha to community service. verurteilen
shoot (v) /ʃuːt/ My grandfather taught me how to shoot. schießen
soft option (n) /ˈsɒft ɒpʃn/ Critics say that alternative punishments are a soft option. Weg des geringsten
Widerstands
staff (n) /stɑːf/ The prison does not have enough staff. Personal
suspended sentence (n) /səˌspendɪd ˈsentəns/ What is a suspended sentence? Bewährungsstrafe
terrified (adj) /ˈterɪfaɪd/ He said that wearing an ankle tag helped because he was terrified verängstigt
of prison.
unpaid (adj) /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/ Community service is unpaid work that benefits the community. unbezahlt
young offender (n) /ˌjʌŋ əˈfendə(r)/ First-time young offenders come into contact with experienced Jugendstraftäter(in)
criminals while in prison.
Project
Unit 1
be into /ˌbiː ˈɪntu, ˈɪntə/ Steve was into bands like Led Zeppelin, Queen and Pink Floyd. auf etw. stehen
break up (phr v) /ˌbreɪk ˈʌp/ The band decided to break up because they couldn’t agree sich trennen
on anything.
cut off (phr v) /ˌkʌt ˈɒf/ It was so dry that there wasn’t enough water and some houses unterbrechen
had their supply cut off!
supply (n) /səˈplaɪ/ My water supply has been cut off. Versorgung
text (v) /tekst/ People didn’t have mobile phones and they didn’t text. simsen
trendy (adj) /ˈtrendi/ Trousers with wide bottoms were trendy in the 70s. trendig
wide (adj) /waɪd/ Trousers with wide bottoms were trendy in the 70s. breit
Unit 2
achieve (v) /əˈtʃiːv/ You should be proud of what you achieve. erreichen
aim (v) /eɪm/ Laura is aiming to be a top tennis player. etw. anstreben
business card (n) /ˈbɪznəs kɑːd/ He had his own business card by the time he was nine. Visitenkarte
catch (v) /kætʃ/ I want to catch the attention of the head coach. erregen
ice-cold (adj) /ˌaɪs ˈkəʊld/ Ben used to sell ice-cold lemonade outside his home for 25 cents. eiskalt
racket (n) /ˈrækɪt/ Laura began the sport as soon as she could hold a racket. Schläger
talent (n) /ˈtælənt/ She has achieved success through hard work and talent. Talent
Unit 5
desert island (n) /ˌdezət ˈaɪlənd/ Which invention would you take to a desert island? einsame Insel
divided (adj) /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ Overall, opinion was divided. geteilt
interview (v) /ˈɪntəvjuː/ We interviewed twenty people about their opinions on inventions. interviewen
key (n) /kiː/ Don’t forget to include a key to show how many people Legende, Schlüssel
each picture or symbol represents.
lifespan (n) /ˈlaɪfspæn/ Which invention will have the longest lifespan? Lebenspanne
light bulb (n) /ˈlaɪt bʌlb/ I need a new light bulb for the closet. Glühbirne
pictogram (n) /ˈpɪktəɡræm/ Draw a pictogram to display the results. Piktogramm
symbol (n) /ˈsɪmbl/ Each symbol represents two people. Symbol
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Unit 6
book (v) /bʊk/ We plan to book the cruise for next year. reservieren
bungee jump (n) /ˈbʌndʒi dʒʌmp/ My friends got together and bought me a bungee jump Bungeesprung
for my birthday present.
creativity (n) /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/ The project took a lot of creativity to complete. Kreativität
generosity (n) /ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti/ They have shown me a lot of generosity. Großzügigkeit
honesty (n) /ˈɒnəsti/ I appreciate your honesty. Ehrlichkeit
kindness (n) /ˈkaɪndnəs/ I was touched by his kindness. Freundlichkeit
lend (v) /lend/ He asked if I could lend him some money. leihen
optimism (n) /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ I find it hard to share his optimism. Optimismus
point (n) /pɔɪnt/ Any person who guessed your answer scores five points. Punkt
Literature
Term 1
base (on) (v) /beɪs (ɒn)/ Mary Shelley based a story on a dream. basieren (auf)
creature (n) /ˈkriːtʃə(r)/ She had a dream about a huge man-like creature that came Kreatur
to life.
dream (v) /driːm/ I always dream at night. träumen
electricity (n) /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/ What did Victor want to use electricity for? Elektrizität
encourage (v) /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/ Her friends liked the story and encouraged her to rewrite it as ermutigen
a novel.
fascinated (by) (adj) /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd (baɪ)/ Victor became fascinated by the power of electricity. fasziniert von
hope (n / v) /həʊp/ I decided to hope for the best. hoffen/ Hoffnung
laboratory (n) /ləˈbɒrətri/ They gave me my own laboratory. Labor
lightning (n) /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ The mast was designed to catch lightning. Blitzschlag
mast (n) /mɑːst/ Above the laboratory I built a very tall mast. Mast
monster (n) /ˈmɒnstə(r)/ Do you think Victor should make a wife for the monster? Monster
murderer (n) /ˈmɜːdərə(r)/ Victor knows the monster is the murderer. Mörder(in)
power (n) /ˈpaʊə(r)/ There was a lot of power in the electricity from the lightning. Energie
promise (v) /ˈprɒmɪs/ The monster promises to be kind to people if Victor is kind to him. versprechen
realize (v) /ˈriːəlaɪz/ Victor realizes he has to destroy the creature or it will destroy him. feststellen
storm (n) /stɔːm/ There was a lot of lightning during the storm. Sturm
wife (n) /waɪf/ The monster wants Victor to make him a wife. (Ehe-)Frau
wrong (adj) /rɒŋ/ Was Victor wrong to create the first monster? im Irrtum
Term 2
affection (n) /əˈfekʃn/ Helena is broken-hearted about Demetrius’s change in affection. Zuneigung
beyond the reach /bɪˌjɒnd ðə ˈriːtʃ/ She lives beyond the reach of the law. außerhalb der
Reichweite
fairy (n) /ˈfeəri/ She was dressed up as a fairy. Fee
potion (n) /ˈpəʊʃn/ Put the love potion on Demetrius’s eyes while he is sleeping. Trank
convent (n) /ˈkɒnvənt/ She has decided to spend the rest of her life in a convent. Kloster
claim (v) /kleɪm/ I don’t claim to be an expert. behaupten
interfere (v) /ˌɪntəˈfɪə(r)/ Do you think people should interfere in the love lives of others? eingreifen
lover (n) /ˈlʌvə(r)/ He was my lover for 12 years. Liebhaber(in)
mistakenly (adv) /mɪˈsteɪkənli/ He mistakenly thinks that Lysander is Demetrius, and puts the irrtümerlicherweise
potion on his eyes.
nightfall (n) /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/ He arrived after nightfall. Einbruch der Dunkelheit
permission (n) /pəˈmɪʃn/ I needed permission to leave the building. Erlaubnis
sigh (v) /saɪ/ I heard him sigh from the other room. seufzen
square (n) /skweə(r)/ They left the square and began to walk down the street. Platz
songbird (n) /ˈsɒŋbɜːd/ You sing like a songbird. Singvogel
sweet (adj) /swiːt/ She answered in a sweet voice. süß

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eventually (adv) /ɪˈventʃuəli/ I got him back eventually. schließlich,

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memorabilia (n) /ˌmemərəˈbɪliə/ She collects Beatles memorabilia. Memorabilien

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smelly (adj) /ˈsmeli/ The cheese is very smelly. stinkend

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error (n) /ˈerə(r)/ There is one error in the report. Fehler

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statistics (n pl) /stəˈtɪstɪks/ These statistics are misleading. Statistik

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nature (n) /ˈneɪtʃə(r)/ Biomimicry is when we copy nature. Natur

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poser (n) /ˈpəʊzə(r)/ Be yourself, don’t be a poser. Angeber(in)

confirm (v) /kənˈfɜːm/ We need to confirm your reservation. bestätigen

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classical (adj) /ˈklæsɪkl/ Amy plays classical music. klassisch

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civic (adj) /ˈsɪvɪk/ What is our civic responsibility? bürgerlich

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minor (adj) /ˈmaɪnə(r)/ He was found guilty of a minor crime. geringfügig

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