📚 Vocabulary Deep Dive
A2 – EMMA’S YEAR THIS YEAR
🎯 Learning Priorities
Focus on these words based on their importance for understanding the text:
A series of lessons or classes about a particular subject
📝 “In February, she took a Spanish course at the local college.”
A journey to a place and back again, usually for a short time
📝 “She entered a photo from her Portugal trip.”
To do something repeatedly to improve your skill
📝 “She studied hard and practiced with other students.”
To become better at something or make something better
📝 “Emma has improved her Spanish a lot this year.”
People who visit places for pleasure or interest, usually on holiday
📝 “She helped tourists find information about the city.”
A business that helps people plan and book trips and holidays
📝 “In January, she started a new job at a travel agency.”
People you work with in the same company or office
📝 “She met her new colleagues and learned about the office.”
An event where people try to win by being the best at something
📝 “Emma won a photography competition at work.”
A ceremony where two people get married
📝 “In September, Emma’s brother got married. She went to the wedding.”
To successfully complete or reach something you wanted to do
📝 “Emma has achieved her dream of visiting Japan.”
To work without payment to help others or support a cause
📝 “In August, she volunteered at a local community center.”
A large meeting where people discuss professional topics and share ideas
📝 “In July, she went to a travel conference in Berlin.”
Very old religious buildings from long ago
📝 “She saw Mount Fuji and visited ancient temples.”
A website where someone writes regularly about their experiences or interests
📝 “In November, she started writing a travel blog.”
Feeling thankful and happy about something good that happened
📝 “She feels grateful for everything.”
📖 Complete Vocabulary Reference
All vocabulary items organized by theme:
Work and Career Vocabulary
Words related to employment, professional activities, and workplace experiences
A business that helps people plan and book trips and holidays
📝 “In January, she started a new job at a travel agency.”
People you work with in the same company or office
📝 “She met her new colleagues and learned about the office.”
A large meeting where people discuss professional topics and share ideas
📝 “In July, she went to a travel conference in Berlin.”
To work without payment to help others or support a cause
📝 “In August, she volunteered at a local community center.”
Learning and Education Vocabulary
Words related to studying, courses, and acquiring new skills
A series of lessons or classes about a particular subject
📝 “In February, she took a Spanish course at the local college.”
To do something repeatedly to improve your skill
📝 “She studied hard and practiced with other students.”
To become better at something or make something better
📝 “Emma has improved her Spanish a lot this year.”
Mobile or computer programs designed to help you learn languages
📝 “She watched video lessons and used language apps.”
Travel and Places Vocabulary
Words describing travel activities, destinations, and tourism
Land outside cities and towns, with fields, farms, and nature
📝 “In March, Emma visited her grandmother in the countryside.”
Very old religious buildings from long ago
📝 “She saw Mount Fuji and visited ancient temples.”
People who visit places for pleasure or interest, usually on holiday
📝 “She helped tourists find information about the city.”
A journey to a place and back again, usually for a short time
📝 “She entered a photo from her Portugal trip.”
Life Events and Achievements
Words describing important personal experiences and accomplishments
An event where people try to win by being the best at something
📝 “Emma won a photography competition at work.”
Something valuable you receive for winning a competition or doing well
📝 “She received a prize of two hundred euros.”
A ceremony where two people get married
📝 “In September, Emma’s brother got married. She went to the wedding.”
To successfully complete or reach something you wanted to do
📝 “Emma has achieved her dream of visiting Japan.”
A website where someone writes regularly about their experiences or interests
📝 “In November, she started writing a travel blog.”
Feeling thankful and happy about something good that happened
📝 “She feels grateful for everything.”
🎮 Practice Activities
Gap Fill
Complete the sentences with the correct word from the box: course, trip, colleagues, tourists, practiced, improved, wedding, prize
Last summer I went on a _____ to Italy for two weeks.
She _____ her English by speaking with native speakers every day.
I’m taking a Spanish _____ at the local college this semester.
My new _____ at work are very friendly and helpful.
The city center was full of _____ taking photos of the monuments.
Word Formation
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word in brackets
Emma showed great _____ (improve) in her Spanish this year.
She feels very _____ (gratitude) for all the opportunities she had.
The _____ (compete) was very difficult but she won first place.
She _____ (volunteer) at the community center every Saturday.
Her _____ (achieve) this year include learning Spanish and visiting Japan.
Gap Fill
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence about Emma’s year
In January, Emma started working at a travel _____ where she helps people plan holidays.
She _____ her Spanish by using language apps and speaking with other students.
Emma visited _____ temples in Japan and learned about Japanese culture.
She won a photography _____ at work and received 200 euros.
In November, she started writing a travel _____ to share her experiences online.