Summary of English Vocabulary: School, Studies, and Activities

## Introduction This study material helps you learn common English words and phrases with Czech translations and pronunciations, focused on travel, leisure activities, events, and useful everyday expressions. It's designed for a Not attending student who wants concise, practical vocabulary for real-life situations. > This guide provides English terms, phonetic transcription, and Czech equivalents with short usage notes. ## Vocabulary grouped by topic ### Tickets, opening and visiting | English | Pronunciation | Czech | | --- | ---: | --- | | exactly | /ɪgˈzæktli/ | přesně | | family ticket | /ˈfæməli ˈtɛkəl/ | rodinný lístek | | free | /friː/ | zdarma | | opening times | /ˈəʊpərɪŋ taɪmz/ | otvírací doba | | open | /ˈəʊpən/ | otevřít | > Use these words when planning visits to attractions or buying tickets. Practical examples: - "What are the opening times?" — "What are the opening times for the museum?" - "Is admission free for children?" — "Is admission free for children under 5?" ### Tours, activities and attractions | English | Pronunciation | Czech | | --- | ---: | --- | | guided tour | /ˌɡaʊdɪd ˈtuə/ | prohlídka s průvodcem | | workshop | /ˈwɔːkʃɒp/ | dílna, workshop | | zip wire | /ˈzɪp ˈwaɪə/ | zipline | | rainforest | /ˈrɛɪnforɪst/ | delitný prales | > These terms describe types of activities you can book at attractions. Real-world application: - Book a guided tour to learn more about a museum collection. Workshops are great for hands-on learning. Fun fact: Zip wires were originally developed for rescue and military purposes before becoming a popular recreational activity. ### Travel and directions | English | Pronunciation | Czech | | --- | ---: | --- | | train station | /ˈtrɛɪn ˌsteɪʃən/ | vlaková stanice | | get lost | /ˌɡet ˈlɒst/ | ztratit se | > Use these words when navigating a town or travelling between places. Quick tips: - If you get lost, ask: "Can you show me the way to the train station?" - Keep a map or phone map app handy to avoid getting lost. ### Groups, fitness and events | English | Pronunciation | Czech | | --- | ---: | --- | | band | /bænd/ | kapela | | get fit | /ˌɡet ˈfɪt/ | dostat se do formy | | sports team | /ˈspɔːts tiːm/ | sportovní tým | | theatre group | /ˈθɪstə ɡruːp/ | divadelní skupina, soubor | | trials | /ˈtraɪəlz/ | zkoušky | > These words are useful for hobbies, community events, and fitness activities. Example sentences: - "I joined a sports team to get fit." — "I joined a sports team to get fit and meet people." - "The theatre group holds auditions and trials for new members." ## Pronunciation tips - Phonetic transcriptions shown use standard symbols; focus on stressed syllables (marked with ˈ). For example, in /ɪgˈzæktli/, stress is on the second syllable. - Repeat each word aloud and compare to a reliable audio source. > Practice aloud: speaking words in full sentences helps memorization and confidence. ## Comparison table: booking vs. attending | Action | Typical vocabulary | Useful phrase examples | | --- | ---: | --- | | Booking | family ticket, guided tour, workshop | "I would like to book a guided tour." | | At the site | opening times, open, free | "Is it open today?" "Are children free?" | | During activity | zip wire, workshop, guided tour | "When does the workshop start?" | ## Learning strategies 1. Learn 5 new words per session and use them in short sentences. 2. Practice pronunciation by shadowing audio recordings. 3. Make flashcards with English on one side and Czech plus pronunciation on the other. 4. Use the words during role-play: booking tickets, asking for directions, or joining activities. Did you know that using new vocabulary in at least three different sentences helps transfer it from short-term to long-term memory? ## Summary This guide organized key English travel and leisure vocabulary with Czech translations and pronunciation. Practice with examples, role-play, and repeated speaking to become confident using these terms in real situat