Learning a new language can be an exciting journey, and building a strong vocabulary is your first crucial step. This guide, based on the Headway Pre-intermediate Student's Book, provides an essential English-Czech vocabulary list designed specifically for students. It covers a wide array of everyday words, their parts of speech, pronunciation guides, and practical example sentences to help you master fundamental communication in both languages. Dive in to enhance your understanding and retention of key terms that are vital for both casual conversation and academic success.

Essential English-Czech Vocabulary for Students

This comprehensive breakdown of useful English-Czech vocabulary is categorized for easier learning, focusing on practical application. Each entry provides the English word, its part of speech (e.g., n = noun, v = verb, adj = adjective), phonetic pronunciation, an example sentence, and its Czech translation.

abroad (adv): /əˈbrɔːd/ Which friend lived abroad? (v/do zahraničí)
academy (n): /əˈkædəmi/ The Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi is the largest music academy in Italy. (akademie)
accommodation (n): /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/ Which type of accommodation do you require for your holidays? (ubytování)
album (n): /ˈælbəm/ I love the band's latest album. (album)
applicable (adj): /əˈplɪkəb(ə)l/ Write your children's names where applicable. (příslušný)
arrival (n): /əˈraɪv(ə)l/ The date of arrival is Sunday 21 June. (příjezd)
bar (n): /bɑː(r)/ I met my best friend at a bar. (bar)
beard (n): /bɪə(r)d/ He had a kind face with a beard. (vous)
blind date (n): /blaɪnd ˈdeɪt/ I met my husband on a blind date. (schůzka na slepo)
borrow (v): /ˈbɒrəʊ/ Can I borrow your phone charger? I left mine at home. (půjčit si)
bubbly (adj): /ˈbʌbli/ Karen has a bubbly personality — always cheerful and friendly. (veselý, temperamentní)
busker (n): /ˈbʌskə(r)/ My sister is a busker. She plays music on the streets of London. (pouliční hudebník)
camper van (n): /ˈkæmpə(r) væn/ They usually go on holidays on a camper van. (obytný vůz)
carpenter (n): /ˈkɑː(r)pɪntə(r)/ He works as a carpenter, making wooden furniture. (truhlář)
chatty (adj): /ˈtʃæti/ My brother is very chatty and entertaining. (hovorný)
cheers (excl): /tʃɪə(r)z/ So you found a new job — cheers to that! (přípitek, připít)
college (n): /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/ The college where I study has students from all over the world. (vyšší odborná škola)
couple (n): /ˈkʌp(ə)l/ You two make such a good couple. You should get married! (pár)
crazy (adj): /ˈkreɪzi/ She always wears such crazy clothes. (šílený)
crazy about (phr v): /ˈkreɪzi əˈbaʊt/ My mum's crazy about football. (zblázněný do)
daily (adj): /ˈdeɪli/ I need to call my mum daily or she gets worried. (denně)
date (n): /deɪt/ Would you like a date? They taste delicious. (chodit s někým - also a fruit)
definitely (adv): /ˈdef(ə)nətli/ I'll definitely meet her again. (určitě)
delete (v): /dɪˈliːt/ Don't delete your name from the list. (vymazat)
delicious (adj): /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ These kiwis are delicious. (lahodný)
departure (n): /dɪˈpɑː(r)tʃə(r)/ Do you know the departure date? (odjezd)
dietary (adj): /ˈdaɪət(ə)ri/ Have you got any dietary requirements? (stravovací)
early days (phr): /ˈɜː(r)li deɪz/ I'm very happy with Ross, but it's early days yet. (brzy)
embarrass (v): /ɪmˈbærəs/ Did I embarrass you? You went all red! (ztrapnit, uvést do rozpaků)
embarrassing (adj): /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/ I cried in front of everyone. It was so embarrassing! (trapný)
emergency (n): /ɪˈmɜː(r)dʒ(ə)nsi/ Please write here your emergency contact. (případ nouze)
empty (adj): /ˈempti/ Our house feels big and empty since our children left. (prázdný)
excited (adj): /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ I got so excited when they said I got the job! (nedočkavý)
fabulous (adj): /ˈfæbjʊləs/ Sheena is my best friend. She's fabulous. (senzační)
flatmate (n): /ˈflætˌmeɪt/ Do you have a flatmate or do you live alone? (spolubydlící)
forever (adv): /fərˈevə(r)/ We met in school and I know we are going to be friends forever. (navždy)
gender (n): /ˈdʒendə(r)/ What's your child's gender — male or female? (rod)
global (adj): /ˈɡləʊb(ə)l/ I'd love to be a global traveller and see the world. (globální)
heavy (adj): /ˈhevi/ Don't go out in this heavy rain. (silný, prudký (déšť))
hire (v): /ˈhaɪə(r)/ We're going to fly to Chile and hire a van there. (pronajmout)
hostel (n): /ˈhɒst(ə)l/ I stayed at a youth hostel until I found an apartment. (ubytovna)
How do you do? (phr): /haʊ duː juː ˈduː/ Hi, I'm Peter Collins. How do you do? (Těší mě (při představování))
I'm afraid (phr): /aɪm əˈfreɪd/ I'm afraid this seat is not free. (obávám se)
improve (v): /ɪmˈpruːv/ I went to Canada to improve my English. (zlepšit)
in common (phr): /ɪn ˈkɒmən/ I'm surprised they're still together. They have nothing in common. (společný)
journalist (n): /ˈdʒɜː(r)nəlɪst/ He worked at a newspaper as a journalist. (novinář)
jumper (n): /ˈdʒʌmpə(r)/ I love your woolly jumper. It looks very warm. (svetr)
kind (adj): /kaɪnd/ He looks very kind and friendly. (laskavý)
kiss (v): /kɪs/ Did you kiss him on your first date? (políbit)
knock over (phr v): /nɒk ˈəʊvə(r)/ Don't get so close to the sea or the waves will knock you over. (porazit)
lend (v): /lend/ Can you lend me £20? (půjčit)
lose touch (phr): /luːz tʌtʃ/ I don't want to lose touch so I call my friends regularly. (ztratit kontakt)
marital status (phr): /ˈmærɪt(ə)l ˈsteɪtəs/ What's your marital status — married, single … ? (manželský stav)
mean (adj): /miːn/ Don't be mean and share your snack. (lakomý)
medical condition (phr): /ˈmedɪk(ə)l kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ Do you have any medical condition we should know about? (choroba, nemoc)
mess (n): /mes/ This room is such a mess — please tidy it up. (nepořádek)
miss (v): /mɪs/ Did you miss me while I was away? (stýskat se)
mountain (n): /ˈmaʊntɪn/ Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland. (hora)
my pleasure (phr): /maɪ ˈpleʒə(r)/ You don't need to thank me. It was my pleasure. (není zač)
nest (n): /nest/ Look! I've found a bird's nest in this tree. (hnízdo)
never mind (phr): /ˈnevə(r) maɪnd/ Can't you come to the party? Never mind, perhaps another time. (to nevadí)
nickname (n): /ˈnɪkˌneɪm/ Did you have a nickname at school? (přezdívka)
no trouble (phr): /nəʊ ˈtrʌb(ə)l/ You don't need to thank me. It was no trouble at all. (nečinit potíže)
noise (n): /nɔɪz/ We miss our children's noise, now they're gone. (hluk)
obviously (adv): /ˈɒbviəsli/ Obviously, our relationship is different now we are grown-ups. (očividně)
occupation (n): /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃ(ə)n/ What's your occupation? Are you a teacher as well? (povolání)
pardon (n): /ˈpɑː(r)d(ə)n/ Pardon? What did you say? (pardon, promiňte)
permanent (adj): /ˈpɜː(r)mənənt/ Is this your permanent address? (trvalý)
pick up (phr v): /pɪk ˈʌp/ I had to pick up his wallet. He dropped it on his way out. (zvednout, zdvihnout)
pleasure (n): /ˈpleʒə(r)/ No need to thank me. It was my pleasure. (potěšení)
postcode (n): /ˈpəʊs(t)ˌkɑː(r)d/ Please write your postcode next to your address. (poštovní směrovací číslo)
pretty (adj): /ˈprɪti/ She's a pretty girl. (krásný)
pub (n): /pʌb/ I'm going to the pub. Who's coming? (hospoda)
relationship (n): /rɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ What's Geena's relationship to you? Is she your cousin? (vztah)
reporter (n): /rɪˈpɔː(r)tə(r)/ A reporter is interviewing him about the incident. (reportér)
requirements (n pl): /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənts/ Do you have any dietary requirements? (požadavky)
rescue (v): /ˈreskjuː/ Don't fall into the water. I can't swim so I won't be able to rescue you! (zachránit)
retire (v): /rɪˈtaɪə(r)/ What do you plan to do when you retire? (odejít do důchodu)
reunited (adj): /ˌriːjuːˈnaɪtɪd/ Silvia is my reunited friend. After 12 years, we met again last month. (znovunalezený)
scholarship (n): /ˈskɒlə(r)ʃɪp/ I got a scholarship to study music. (stipendium)
seaside (adj): /ˈsiːˌsaɪd/ Portrush is a lovely seaside town in Northern Ireland. (přímořský)
secondary school (n): /ˌsekənd(ə)ri ˈskuːl/ I work as a teacher at a secondary school. (střední škola)
signature (n): /ˈsɪɡnətʃə(r)/ Write your signature in the space provided. (podpis)
single (adj): /ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)l/ Are you married or single? (svobodný)
surname (n): /ˈsɜː(r)ˌneɪm/ Smith is my surname. (příjmení)
surprising (adj): /sə(r)ˈpraɪzɪŋ/ You are here on time. That is surprising! (překvapivý)
text (v): /tekst/ Text me tomorrow, when you know the exam results. (textovat)
unusual (adj): /ʌnˈjuːʒʊəl/ Luca isn't an unusual name in Italy. (neobvyklý)
veggie (vegetarian) (n): /ˈvedʒi/ I am a veggie. I don't eat meat or fish. (vegetarián)
wardrobe (n): /ˈwɔː(r)drəʊb/ I need another wardrobe in my bedroom. I have too many clothes. (skříň)
well-paid (adj): /wel ˈpeɪd/ She has a well-paid job in an office. (dobře placený)
wild (adj): /waɪld/ Ruth is my wild friend. She's so much fun to be with. (divoký)
wink (v): /wɪŋk/ Can you wink your eyes? (mrknout, mrkat)
woolly (adj): /ˈwʊli/ I'm wearing a woolly jumper and I'm very hot. (vlněný)
worried (adj): /ˈwʌrid/ Are you worried that he won't come? (znepokojený, mít obavy)

Unit 2: Personality and Hobbies

a handful (phr): /ə ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ Jessica is a bit of a handful — so difficult to control! (kvítko, číslo)
absolutely (adv): /ˈæbsəluːtli/ Are you asking me if I'm having a good time in London? Absolutely! (absolutně)
acting (n): /ˈæktɪŋ/ I'm not very good at acting. (herectví)
art gallery (n): /ɑː(r)t ˈɡæləri/ The National Gallery is my favourite art gallery in London. (umělecká galerie)
beat (v): /biːt/ I'd love to beat him at sports, but he's so good at everything! (porazit)
believe (v): /bɪˈliːv/ Do you believe in ghosts? (věřit)
brave (adj): /breɪv/ I wasn't a brave child. I was scared of everything. (statečný)
competitive (adj): /kəmˈpetətətɪv/ My son is very competitive. He always wants to win. (soutěživý)
confidence (n): /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)ns/ I don't need other people to give me confidence. (sebedůvěra, jistota)
confident (adj): /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)nt/ I started to feel more confident when I met my best friend. (sebejistý)
countryside (n): /ˈkʌntriˌsaɪd/ Let's go for a walk in the countryside. (venkov)
crossword (n): /ˈkrɒsˌwɜː(r)d/ Can I do the crossword? (křížovka)
dependent (adj): /dɪˈpendənt/ He's very dependent on other people. (závislý)
despite (prep): /dɪˈspaɪt/ Despite the weather, we went for a nice walk. (navzdory)
disagree (v): /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/ I strongly disagree with you. I think you're wrong. (nesouhlasit)
divorced (adj): /dɪˈvɔː(r)st/ She was married for seven years, but now she's divorced. (rozvedený)
dress (n): /dres/ I love your dress. Where did you buy it? (oděv)
dye (v): /daɪ/ I want to dye my hair red. (nabarvit)
equally (adv): /ˈiːkwəli/ I love being with friends, but I'm equally happy on my own. (stejně, zároveň)
experiment (v): /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/ My dad loves to experiment with new recipes. (pokus)
explore (v): /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/ I would like to explore new places on my own. (prozkoumávat)
express an opinion (phr): /ɪkˈspres ən əˈpɪnjən/ Is it difficult for you to express an opinion in a group? (vyjádřit názor)
fence (n): /fens/ The ball went over the fence into my neighbour's garden. (plot)
fight (v): /faɪt/ You need to fight for yourself. (bojovat)
forget (v): /fə(r)ˈɡet/ Forget about the flat, it was awful. (zapomenout)
grown-up (n): /ˈɡrəʊn ʌp/ I'd love to live with friends when I'm a grown-up. (dospělý)
headphones (n pl): /ˈhedˌfəʊnz/ I always listen to music on headphones when I'm on the train. (sluchátka)
homework (n): /ˈhəʊmˌwɜː(r)k/ Have you got any homework today? (domácí úkol)
hopeless (adj): /ˈhəʊpləs/ Don't tell her anything private. She's hopeless at keeping secrets. (beznadějný)
identical (adj): /aɪˈdentɪk(ə)l/ We are identical twins. (identický)
ill (adj): /ɪl/ My grandmother is ill. I'm going to visit her. (nemocný)
independent (adj): /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/ Are you an independent person? (nezávislý)
ingredients (n pl): /ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/ Have you got all the ingredients for the recipe? (suroviny)
invite (v): /ɪnˈvaɪt/ My new neighbours didn't invite me to their party. (pozvat)
jealous (adj): /ˈdʒeləs/ My brother is jealous of me because I have a girlfriend. (žárlivý, závistivý)
keep in touch (phr): /kiːp ɪn ˈtʌtʃ/ I use social networking sites to keep in touch with my friends. (být v kontaktu)
lazy (adj): /ˈleɪzi/ Don't be so lazy! Get up and do something! (líný)
lie-in (n): /ˈlaɪ ɪn/ I love to have a lie-in on Sunday mornings. (přispat si)
magazine (n): /ˌmæɡəˈziːn/ Could you please go to the newsagent's and buy me a magazine? (časopis)
miserable (adj): /ˈmɪz(ə)rəb(ə)l/ Fighting with a friend makes you feel miserable. (mizerný, nešťastný)
neighbour (n): /ˈneɪbə(r)/ My neighbour is one of my best friends. (soused)
notice (v): /ˈnəʊtɪs/ She thinks young people don't notice old people, but it isn't true. (všimnout (si))
pay no attention (phr): /peɪ nəʊ əˈtenʃ(ə)n/ You can complain all you want. I'm going to pay no attention. (nevšímat si)
personality (n): /ˌpɜː(r)səˈnæləti/ My sister and I have a similar personality. We are both shy. (osobnost)
play (n): /pleɪ/ Peter's son is acting at the school play. (hra)
polite (adj): /pəˈlaɪt/ I'm lucky with my neighbour. She's very polite. (slušný)
postman (n): /ˈpəʊs(t)mən/ The postman gave me the wrong letter. (pošťák)
practice (n): /ˈpræktɪs/ Don't worry if it isn't right the first time. It takes practice. (praxe)
puzzle (n): /ˈpʌz(ə)l/ I never stay at home to do a puzzle. It's so boring. (hlavolam)
quiz (n): /kwɪz/ Try this magazine personality quiz. It's really good. (kvíz)
recipe (n): /ˈresəpi/ I'd like to try this new recipe. (recept)
rich (adj): /rɪtʃ/ She's a rich lady. She has a lot of money. (bohatý)
saxophone (n): /ˈsæksəˌfəʊn/ I play the saxophone in a band. (saxofon)
scary (adj): /ˈskeəri/ Chloe doesn't like speaking in front of people. She finds it scary. (strašidelný)
score (n): /skɔː(r)/ Did you do the quiz? What's your score? (získat hodnocení)
shy (adj): /ʃaɪ/ Don't be shy. Tell them what you think. (nesmělý, ostýchavý, plachý)
smart (adj): /smɑː(r)t/ I don't usually wear smart clothes after work. (chytrý - also elegantní)
solitary (adj): /ˈsɒlət(ə)ri/ He never enjoyed being with other people. He was a solitary boy. (samotářský)
solve (v): /sɒlv/ You've got to learn to solve your problems on your own. (řešit)
suit (v): /suːt/ These clothes suit you. They look really good on you. (oblek - also slušet)
suspicious (adj): /səˈspɪʃəs/ My neighbour is suspicious of young people. She doesn't trust them. (podezíravý)
takeaway (n): /ˈteɪkəˌweɪ/ On Fridays, I usually have a takeaway at my friend's house. (jídlo s sebou)
tattoo (n): /tæˈtuː/ She has a tattoo on her left shoulder. (tetování)
twins (n pl): /twɪnz/ My sisters are identical twins. (dvojčata)
usually (adv): /ˈjuːʒʊəli/ I don't usually go out on weekdays. (obvykle)
village (n): /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ We live in a small village in the Cotswolds. (vesnice)

Unit 3: Events and Thrills

accident (n): /ˈæksɪd(ə)nt/ There was an accident this morning: a car hit the traffic light. (nehoda)
afford (v): /əˈfɔː(r)d/ I love this dress but I can't afford it. It's too expensive for me. (dovolit si)
air conditioning (n): /ˈeə(r) kənˌdɪʃ(ə)nɪŋ/ Don't sleep with the air conditioning on. You may catch a cold. (klimatizace)
angry (adj): /ˈæŋɡri/ You could tell by the tone of his voice that he was angry. (rozzlobený)
appointment (n): /əˈpɔɪntmənt/ Did you book an appointment with the doctor for next Friday? (schůzka)
assassin (n): /əˈsæsɪn/ Scaramanga is an assassin hired to kill James Bond. (atentátník, nájemný vrah)
bang (v): /bæŋ/ Close the window carefully, don't bang it shut. (bouchnout)
boss (n): /bɒs/ I'll ask my boss if I can take the day off. (šéf)
breathe (v): /briːð/ Don't get nervous. Breathe deeply and relax. (dýchat)
bricklayer (n): /ˈbrɪkˌleɪə(r)/ He works in construction as a bricklayer. (zedník)
bullet (n): /ˈbʊlɪt/ There was gunfire and he got a bullet in his leg. (kulka)
capture (v): /ˈkæptʃə(r)/ They tried to capture me, but I managed to escape. (chytit)
cardboard box (n): /ˈkɑː(r)dˌbɔː(r)d ˈbɒks/ The toy came in a cardboard box. (lepenková krabice)
checkout (n): /ˈtʃekaʊt/ There was a long queue at the supermarket checkout. (kasa)
club together (phr v): /klʌb təˈɡeðə(r)/ We all clubbed together at work to buy Lisa a wedding gift. (složit se, dát dohromady peníze)
coast (n): /kəʊst/ My dad lives by the sea, in a small village on the Argentinian coast. (mořské pobřeží)
continually (adv): /kənˈtɪnjʊəli/ My best friend is continually on Facebook. He spends hours on it. (nepřetržitě)
covered (adj): /ˈkʌvə(r)d/ The penguin's feathers were covered in oil. (pokrytý)
creep (v): /kriːp/ He got out of bed and started to creep towards the window. (plížit se)
curse (v): /kɜː(r)s/ Please, don't curse. It's rude. (klít)
curtain (n): /ˈkɜː(r)t(ə)n/ She was hiding behind the window curtain. (záclona)
cut (v): /kʌt/ I cut my finger while I cooked dinner. (říznout (se))
darkness (n): /ˈdɑː(r)knəs/ I couldn't see until my eyes got used to the darkness. (tma)
description (n): /dɪˈskrɪpʃ(ə)n/ Do you have a description of the man we're waiting for? (popis)
die (v): /daɪ/ Scaramanda wants James Bond to die. (umřít)
disappear (v): /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/ The penguin didn't disappear completely. It returned after 4 months. (mizet)
enjoy (v): /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ Did you enjoy yourself at the party? (užívat si)
escape (v): /ɪˈskeɪp/ James Bond managed to escape from Sacaramanga. (uprchnout, uniknout)
exactly (adv): /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ Your daughter looks exactly like you. (přesně)
excellent (adj): /ˈeksələnt/ Her Spanish is excellent! She speaks so well. (vynikající)
expiry date (n): /ɪkˈspaɪəri deɪt/ What's the expiry date on your credit card? (datum vypršení platnosti)
feathers (n pl): /ˈfeðə(r)z/ Beautiful new feathers grew on the penguin's back. (peří)
feed (v): /fiːd/ What did you feed the penguin? Sardines? (krmit)
finishing line (n): /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ laɪn/ The Brownlee brothers run together to the finishing line. (cílová čára)
fluently (adv): /ˈfluːəntli/ My mum speaks Spanish fluently. (plynně)
furious (adj): /ˈfjʊəriəs/ I was furious that he didn't come to the meeting. (zuřivý)
generously (adv): /ˈdʒenərəsli/ My aunt paid the painter very generously. (štědře)
gradually (adv): /ˈɡrædʒuəli/ Gradually, I learned to smile again. (postupně)
guess (v): /ɡes/ If you don't know the answer, you'll have to guess. (hádat, uhodnout)
guiltily (adv): /ˈɡɪltili/ She looked at me, guiltily. She had something to confess. (provinile)
gun (n): /ɡʌn/ In the movie, James Bond took his gun from under his pillow. (zbraň)
gunshot (n): /ˈɡʌnˌʃɒt/ The window banging shut sounded like a gunshot. (výstřel)
happily (adv): /ˈhæpɪli/ Leah ran into his dad's arms happily. (šťastně, spokojeně)
headfirst (adv): /ˌhedˈfɜː(r)st/ She fell headfirst into a fountain. (střemhlav)
headline (n): /ˈhedˌlaɪn/ The newspaper headline says Martha was injured in the accident. (titulek)
honk (v): /hɒŋk/ Do penguins honk when they are happy? (kejhat)
injured (adj): /ˈɪndʒə(r)d/ Lisa was injured when she was texting a friend. (zraněný)
invitation (n): /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ Thank you for your invitation. Unfortunately, I can't come. (pozvání)
luxurious (adj): /lʌɡˈzjʊəriəs/ They live in a luxurious house in the centre of Paris. (luxusní)
midnight (n): /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ He arrived at midnight and went straight to bed. (půlnoc)
motorway (n): /ˈməʊtə(r)ˌweɪ/ The police stopped me on the motorway because I was speeding. (dálnice)
oil (n): /ɔɪl/ The penguin's feathers were covered in oil. (olej)
painter (n): /ˈpeɪntə(r)/ My granny hired a painter to paint her portrait. (malíř)
passionately (adv): /ˈpæʃ(ə)nətli/ They loved each other passionately. (vášnivě)
payday (n): /peɪ deɪ/ I won't buy you that toy until payday, when I get the cheque. (výplata, výplatní den)
peacefully (adv): /ˈpiːsf(ə)li/ The baby slept peacefully all night. (mírumilovně, klidně)
penguin (n): /ˈpeŋɡwɪn/ A penguin is a type of bird, but it can't fly. (tučňák)
pillow (n): /ˈpɪləʊ/ The bed was comfortable, but the pillow was too soft. (polštář)
poem (n): /ˈpəʊɪm/ My favourite poem is Shakespeare's sonnet XVIII. (báseň)
portrait (n): /ˈpɔː(r)trɪt/ There's a portrait of my Aunt Camilla at the local art gallery. (portrét)
refuse (v): /rɪˈfjuːz/ She was so unhappy with his work that she refused to pay him. (odmítnout)
robber (n): /ˈrɒbə(r)/ The robber escaped in a car that was parked outside the bank. (zloděj)
sardine (n): /sɑː(r)ˈdiːn/ He gave the penguin a sardine as a reward for the trick. (sardinka)
seashore (n): /ˈsiːˌʃɔː(r)/ I'm going down to the seashore for a walk. Would you like to come? (mořské pobřeží)
secret agent (n): /ˈsiːkrət ˈeɪdʒ(ə)nt/ James Bond is a famous fictional secret agent. (tajný agent)
sick (adj): /sɪk/ You don't look well. Are you feeling sick? (nemocný, na zvracení)
spot (v): /spɒt/ They are identical twins. I can't spot any difference. (najít, postřehnout, všimnout si)
spy (n): /spaɪ/ He was a spy for the secret service. (špión)
staff (n): /stɑːf/ The staff were really kind and helped me with my shopping. (personál)
stall (n): /stɔːl/ Let's go to the food stall to buy a sandwich. (stánek)
strong (adj): /strɒŋ/ After my illness, it took me a while to get strong again. (silný)
studio (n): /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ The painter rented a studio in the town centre. (ateliér)
tail (n): /teɪl/ Bulldogs have a really short tail. (ocas)
tear (n): /teə(r)/ When I looked at him a tear was rolling down his face. It was so sad. (slza)
thump (v): /θʌmp/ I was so excited I could hear my heart thump. (bouchnout)
tiny (adj): /ˈtaɪni/ The penguin was tiny when it was born. (maličký, drobounký)
triathlon (n): /traɪˈæθlən/ In a triathlon, athletes have to run, swim and cycle. (triatlon)
urgently (adv): /ˈɜː(r)dʒ(ə)ntli/ Quick, James! Help me in!', Mary whispered urgently. (urgentně)
vase (n): /vɑːz/ He tripped and dropped a vase of flowers. (váza)
wallet (n): /ˈwɒlɪt/ I lost my wallet while I was shopping. (peněženka)
whisper (v): /ˈwɪspə(r)/ It's rude to whisper in front of other people. (za)šeptat)

Unit 4: Food and Consumerism

alcohol (n): /ˈælkəˌhɒl/ Don't drink any alcohol if you are going to drive. (alkohol)
attraction (n): /əˈtrækʃ(ə)n/ The main attraction in the city of Bath are the Roman Baths. (atrakce)
bake (v): /beɪk/ These cookies are delicious. Did you bake them? (péct)
baking (n): /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/ Have you got any baking chocolate? (na pečení)
bitterly (adv): /ˈbɪtə(r)li/ The night was bitterly cold. (hořce, trpce)
bunch (n): /bʌntʃ/ Can I have a bunch of bananas, please? (banda - also svazek)
can (n): /kæn/ He cut himself opening a can of tuna fish. (plechovka)
caramel (n): /ˈkærəmel/ I love caramel sauce. It's so sweet. (karamel)
chef (n): /ʃef/ My dad works as a chef at a famous restaurant. (šéfkuchař)
chewing gum (n): /ˈtʃuːɪŋ ˌɡʌm/ Chewing gum is a type of sweet. You chew it but you don't swallow it. (žvýkačka)
chillies (n pl): /ˈtʃɪliz/ Chillies are usually hot and spicy. (pálivé papriky)
complaint (n): /kəmˈpleɪnt/ The restaurant was so successful they never had a complaint. (stížnost)
contented (adj): /kənˈtentɪd/ My granddad was a happy and contented man. (u)spokojený)
cookies (n pl): /ˈkʊkiz/ Chocolate chip cookies are my favourite. (sušenky)
crisps (n pl): /krɪsps/ I ate a bag of crisps before lunch today. I was so hungry. (brambůrky)
curry (n): /ˈkʌri/ My favourite food is spicy Indian curry. (kari)
decaf (abbr ev): /ˈdiːkæf/ I love coffee, but I usually have it decaf. (bez kofeinu)
delicatessen (n): /ˌdelɪkəˈtes(ə)n/ This new pastrami is a delicatessen. Try it! (lahůdka)
discover (v): /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/ I didn't discover I didn't have any salt until I started cooking. (objevit)
dough (n): /dəʊ/ The dough for the bread is ready. (těsto)
engineer (n): /ˌendʒɪˈnɪə(r)/ My daughter is studying to become an engineer. (inženýr)
flavour (n): /ˈfleɪvə(r)/ Strawberry is my favourite chewing gum flavour. (příchuť)
fork (n): /fɔː(r)k/ You can't eat crisps with a fork. (vidlička)
french fries (n pl): /frentʃ ˈfraɪz/ Would you like some French fries with your hamburger? (hranolky)
fridge (n): /frɪdʒ/ I was making omelettes, so I took some eggs out of the fridge. (lednička)
fry (v): /fraɪ/ Did you fry the fish? It is delicious. (smažit)
fussy (adj): /ˈfʌsi/ I was never a fussy eater. I liked everything! (vybíravý)
glasses (n pl): /ˈɡlɑːsɪz/ I can't see without my glasses. (brýle)
guest (n): /ɡest/ The hotel guest complained about the service. (host)
hike (v): /haɪk/ We didn't come to the mountain to ski, we want to hike. (pěší túra, jít na pěší túru)
ice lolly (n): /aɪs ˈlɒli/ My kids love to have an ice lolly when it's hot. (nanuk)
ID (abbr ev): /aɪ ˈdi/ Have you got any ID to prove you're over 18? (legitimace, průkaz)
increase (n): /ˈɪnkriːs/ There was an increase in sales of chocolate bars due to Mary's recipe. (zvýšení)
industrial (adj): /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/ I live in an industrial town outside London. (průmyslový)
invent (v): /ɪnˈvent/ It's very difficult to invent something totally new. (vynalézt)
lick (v): /lɪk/ You don't chew ice lollies, you lick them. (olizovat)
lift (n): /lɪft/ Could you please give me a lift to the airport? (svezení, svézt)
loaf (n): /ləʊf/ Can I have a loaf of white bread, please? (bochník)
lose (v): /luːz/ As adults, we lose a lot of taste buds. (prohrát)
match (n): /ˈmætʃ/ We need a match to light a fire. (zápalka)
melt (v): /melt/ Chocolate chips don't melt completely in the oven. (rozpustit)
newsagent's (n): /ˈnjuːzˌeɪdʒ(ə)nts/ I bought your birthday card at the newsagent's. (trafika)
off-licence (n): /ˈɒf laɪs(ə)ns/ I'll go to the off-licence to get a bottle of wine. (prodejna alkoholických nápojů)
olive (n): /ˈɒlɪv/ You have to try the Kalamata olive when you are in Greece. (oliva)
omelette (n): /ˈɒmlət/ There are no eggs in the fridge so you can't make an omelette. (omeleta)
original (adj): /əˈrɪdʒ(ə)nəl/ The original US name for ice lollies is popsicles. (originální)
out of this world (phr): /aʊt əv ðɪs ˈwɜː(r)ld/ The views from the hotel window were out of this world. (úžasný)
packet (n): /ˈpækɪt/ Can I have a packet of crisps, please? (balíček)
patent (n): /ˈpeɪt(ə)nt/ Frank Epperson sold the patent for his popsicles. (patent)
petrol (n): /ˈpetrəl/ Is there any petrol in the car? (benzin)
popular (adj): /ˈpɒpjʊlə(r)/ Ice lollies are very popular with kids. (populární, oblíbený)
porch (n): /pɔː(r)tʃ/ The kids are playing on the front porch. (veranda)
postcard (n): /ˈpəʊs(t)ˌkɑː(r)d/ Send me a postcard when you get to Italy. (pohlednice)
powder (n): /ˈpaʊdə(r)/ Ice lollies are made by mixing flavoured powder with water. (prášek)
publish (v): /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ Did they publish your article in the local newspaper? (vydat, publikovat)
receive (v): /rɪˈsiːv/ When did you receive the letter? (obdržet)
roast chicken (n): /rəʊst ˈtʃɪkɪn/ We're having roast chicken for dinner. (pečené kuře)
secret (n): /ˈsiːkrət/ What's the secret to a long happy life? (tajemství)
shopkeeper (n): /ˈʃɒpˌkiːpə(r)/ My dad was a shopkeeper. He had a fish and chip shop. (majitel obchodu, obchodník)
slice (n): /slaɪs/ You have to slice the potato really thin to make crisps. (plátek, (na)krájet)
sparkling (adj): /ˈspɑː(r)k(ə)lɪŋ/ How would you like the water, still or sparkling? (perlivý)
spectacular (adj): /spekˈtækjʊlə(r)/ The views from the mountain top were spectacular. (velkolepý)
spicy (adj): /ˈspaɪsi/ Young children don't usually like spicy curries. (kořeněný, pikantní)
spinach (n): /ˈspɪnɪdʒ/ Spinach is my favourite vegetable. (špenát)
spoon (n): /spuːn/ He served the vegetables with a spoon. (lžíce)
spoonful (n): /ˈspuːnfʊl/ Add a spoonful of sugar to the mixture. (lžíce (množství))
sprouts (n pl): /spraʊts/ Sprouts are small, round and green and taste like cabbage. (růžičková kapusta)
strange (adj): /streɪndʒ/ It was strange that he called so late. (divný)
successful (adj): /səkˈsesf(ə)l/ The company that bought the patent became very successful. (úspěšný)
supply (n): /səˈplaɪ/ Wouldn't it be great to have a lifetime's supply of chocolate? (zásoba)
taste (v): /teɪst/ These cookies taste delicious. You have to give me the recipe. (chutnat)
taste buds (n pl): /ˈteɪst bʌdz/ We use the taste buds in our tongue to recognize different flavours. (chuťové pohárky, chuťové buňky)
thin (adj): /θɪn/ Thin crispy vegetables are my favourite. (tenký)
tissues (n pl): /ˈtɪʃuːz/ I can't stop sneezing! Have you got a box of tissues? (papírové kapesníky)
tongue (n): /tʌŋ/ Supertasters have more taste buds in their tongue than most people. (jazyk)
tuna (n): /ˈtjuːnə/ Cats usually love tuna. (tuňák)
unexpected (adj): /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/ His success was unexpected. Nobody thought it would happen. (neočekávaný)
wax paper (n): /wæks ˈpeɪpə(r)/ They sell their fish and chips in wax paper. (voskovaný papír)
whisky (n): /ˈwɪski/ He drank a glass of whisky and went to bed. (whisky)

Unit 5: Technology and Careers

advertising (n): /ˈædvə(r)ˌtaɪzɪŋ/ Marek works in advertising. He designs ads for television. (reklama)
ambition (n): /æmˈbɪʃ(ə)n/ His ambition was to become a doctor. (ambice)
apply (v): /əˈplaɪ/ I'm going to apply for a job in a big company. (ucházet se)
arrest (v): /əˈrest/ The police went to his room to arrest him. (zatknout)
as usual (phr): /æz ˈjuːʒʊəl/ He's going to be late, as usual. (jako obvykle)
attack (n): /əˈtæk/ Teenagers are behind some of the most notorious cyber attacks. (útok)
average (n): /ˈæv(ə)rɪdʒ/ The average age of a hacker is just 17. (průměrný)
award (n): /əˈwɔː(r)d/ He won an award for one of his ads. (ocenění)
ballet (n): /ˈbæleɪ/ My son wants to train to be a ballet dancer. (balet)
break (n): /breɪk/ You work too much. You need a break. (přestávka)
brilliant (adj): /ˈbrɪljənt/ You're brilliant with kids. You should be a teacher. (úžasný)
bully (v): /ˈbʊli/ We didn't bully him. We tried to make friends with him. (šikanovat)
career (n): /kəˈrɪə(r)/ Leaving his job was a bad career decision. (kariéra)
carry out (phr v): /kæri ˈaʊt/ He didn't carry out 800 virus attacks. They were nearly 600. (provést, vykonat)
catch up (phr v): /kætʃ ˈʌp/ Hi! I'm just calling to catch up with your news. (dohonit)
competition (n): /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ We had a competition to see who scored the most goals. (soutěž)
course (n): /kɔː(r)s/ Do you know which course you are going to study next year? (kurz)
court (n): /kɔː(r)t/ They took Adam Mudd to court for creating and selling a virus. (soud)
crash (v): /kræʃ/ The virus was used to crash websites all over the world. (havárie, chyba (systému))
create (v): /kriˈeɪt/ Why did he create the software? (vy)tvořit)
cyber criminal (n): /saɪbə(r) ˈkrɪmɪn(ə)l/ He sold the programme to a cyber criminal. (kybernetický zločinec)
debts (n pl): /dets/ I need to pay off a debt of £15,000. (dluhy)
definite (adj): /ˈdef(ə)nət/ Have you got any definite plans for this weekend? (konkrétní, přesný)
develop (v): /dɪˈveləp/ You need to train hard to develop your talent. (vyvinout, rozvinout)
disappointed (adj): /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ I think you'll enjoy the film. You won't be disappointed. (zklamaný)
doubt (v): /daʊt/ Do you really think he'll come to the party? I doubt it. (pochybovat)
earn (v): /ɜː(r)n/ Does Marek earn a lot of money in his new job? (vydělat, vydělávat)
exam (n): /ɪɡˈzæm/ You won't pass your exam if you don't study harder. (zkouška)
fall out (phr v): /fɔːl ˈaʊt/ We were very good friends. I never thought I could fall out with him. (rozkmotřit se)
fashion (n): /ˈfæʃ(ə)n/ She loves clothes, so she's doing a course on fashion design. (móda, módní)
favourite (adj): /ˈfeɪv(ə)rət/ My favourite hobby is swimming. (oblíbený)
fed up (adj): /fed ˈʌp/ I'm so fed up with taking exams! (otrávený)
get on (well) with (phr v): /ɡet ɒn (ˈwel) wɪð/ I like my new boss. I get on well with him. ((dobře) s někým vycházet)
give up (phr v): /ɡɪv ˈʌp/ If you like dancing so much, don't give up! (vzdát se, přestat)
grandparents (n pl): /ˈɡræn(d)ˌpeərənts/ My grandparents live in Germany. I visit them every summer. (prarodiče)
grow up (phr v): /ɡrəʊ ˈʌp/ What do you want to be when you grow up? (dospět)
hacker (n): /ˈhækə(r)/ He was a hacker and got a really good IT job. (hacker)
homesick (adj): /ˈhəʊmˌsɪk/ I feel a bit homesick when I travel. (pociťující stesk po domově)
idiomatic (adj): /ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/ Her Italian is fluent and idiomatic. (idiomatický)
landscape design (n): /ˈlæn(d)ˌskeɪp dɪˈzaɪn/ I'm interested in gardens so I'm going to do landscape design. (krajinná tvorba)
leap (v): /liːp/ He's a ballet dancer and he can leap really high. (skočit)
literal (adj): /ˈlɪt(ə)rəl/ The literal meaning of take is ‘to lift’. (doslovný)
look after (phr v): /lʊk ˈɑːftə(r)/ When I was young, I had to look after my baby brother. (starat se o)
look forward to (phr v): /lʊk ˈfɔː(r)wə(r)d tuː/ I look forward to seeing you again. (těšit se na)
look up (phr v): /lʊk ˈʌp/ If you don't know the meaning of a word, look it up in a dictionary! (vyhledat)
notorious (adj): /nəʊˈtɔːriəs/ He was notorious for his crimes. (notorický, nechvalně známý)
owe (v): /əʊ/ My daughter owes me £100. She hasn't paid me yet. (dlužit)
paramedic (n): /ˌpærəˈmedɪk/ I work as a paramedic. I try to help sick people. (zdravotnický záchranář)
pay back (phr v): /peɪ ˈbæk/ I'll lend you the money but please pay me back as soon as you can. (splatit)
principal (adj): /ˈprɪnsəp(ə)l/ Joel's dream is to become the principal dancer at the ballet company. (hlavní)
prison (n): /ˈprɪz(ə)n/ Mudd will spend the next two years in prison for cyber crime. (vězení)
program (n): /ˈprəʊɡræm/ Hackers used his computer program to crash websites worldwide. (program)
run out of (phr v): /rʌn ˈaʊt əv/ I have to stop at the petrol station or I'll run out of petrol. (dojít)
slum (n): /slʌm/ A slum is an area of a city that is very poor and in bad condition. (chudinská čtvrť)
soul (n): /səʊl/ I'll tell you my secret, but don't tell a soul. (duše)
stressful (adj): /ˈstresfʊl/ My job is so stressful. I need a break! (stresující)
suitable (adj): /ˈsuːtəb(ə)l/ The kitchen isn't a suitable place for a meeting. (vhodný)
take off (phr v): /teɪk ˈɒf/ Come in and take off your coat. (vzlétnout - also svléknout)
take up (phr v): /teɪk ˈʌp/ I'm going to take up dancing lessons this year. (začít něco dělat, pustit se do něčeho)
talent (n): /ˈtælənt/ I wanted to become a musician but I had no talent. (talent)
throw away (phr v): /θrəʊ əˈweɪ/ Don't throw the newspaper away. I want to read it. (vyhodit)
traffic jam (n): /ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/ We were stuck in a traffic jam for two hours! (dopravní zácpa)
try on (phr v): /traɪ ˈɒn/ Can I try on your dress? It looks so pretty. (vyzkoušet (si))
turn off (phr v): /tɜː(r)n ˈɒf/ Turn off the lights before you leave. (vypnout)
turn round (phr v): /tɜː(r)n ˈraʊnd/ Turn round and let me see the back of that dress. It looks great. (otočit (se))
username (n): /ˈjuːzə(r)ˌneɪm/ You need a username and password to use this computer. (uživatelské jméno)
virus (n): /ˈvaɪrəs/ He created a computer virus and carried out 600 cyber attacks. (vir)

Unit 6: History and Society

ability (n): /əˈbɪləti/ Princess Diana had a special ability to connect with ordinary people. (schopnost)
accountant (n): /əˈkaʊntənt/ An accountant checks my financial accounts. (účetní)
actor (n): /ˈæktə(r)/ Is Daniel Craig the actor of the latest James Bond movie? (herec)
adviser (n): /ədˈvaɪzə(r)/ Diana's adviser suggested that she shouldn't touch sick people. (poradce, konzultant)
afraid (adj): /əˈfreɪd/ Are you afraid of heights? (bát se, mít strach)
amazing (adj): /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ It's amazing how much the Roman civilization accomplished. (úžasný)
ancestor (n): /ˈænsestə(r)/ My grandmother told me my ancestors were actually Lebanese. (předek)
ancient (adj): /ˈeɪnʃ(ə)nt/ Why do many things in modern Britain come from ancient Rome? (starobylý)
announce (v): /əˈnaʊns/ The government will announce a new tax on petrol soon. (oznámit)
aqueduct (n): /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/ Segovia in Spain is famous for its Roman aqueduct. (akvadukt)
archaeology (n): /ˌɑː(r)kiˈɒlədʒi/ Archaeology studies the cultures of the past by examining its remains. (archeologie)
argument (n): /ˈɑː(r)ɡjʊmənt/ I had an argument with him at work and we fell out. (hádka)
armies (n pl): /ˈɑː(r)miz/ The Romans built the highways for their armies. (armády, vojska)
artist (n): /ˈɑː(r)tɪst/ After The Beatles, John Lennon became a solo artist. (umělec)
assistant (n): /əˈsɪst(ə)nt/ He helps me out with my work. He's my assistant. (asistent)
avoid (v): /əˈvɔɪd/ How did rich people avoid paying taxes in ancient Rome? (vyhýbat se)
biography (n): /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/ A biography is the story of a person's life. (biografie, životopis)
catch (v): /kætʃ/ Put on some warm clothes or you'll catch a cold. (chytit)
celebrity (n): /səˈlebrɪti/ Princess Diana was a celebrity — everybody knew who she was. (celebrita)
charity (n): /ˈtʃærɪti/ She was famous for her charity work, helping people in need. (charita, dobročinné účely)
cleaner (n): /ˈkliːnə(r)/ My grandma worked as a cleaner and dressmaker. (uklízeč)
coin (n): /kɔɪn/ Have you got a euro coin for the vending machine? (mince)
contact (n): /ˈkɒntækt/ You can't catch leprosy through physical contact. (kontakt)
currency (n): /ˈkʌrənsi/ What currency do they use in Sweden, the euro or the Swedish Krona? (měna)
date (v): /deɪt/ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle started to date in 2016. (chodit (s někým))
death (n): /deθ/ News about Diana's death came as a shock. (smrt)
destroy (v): /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ The HALO organisation finds and destroys landmines. (zničit)
discovery (n): /dɪˈskʌv(ə)ri/ Have you ever made an important discovery? (objev)
distant (adj): /ˈdɪstənt/ Do you think we'll be able to travel to a distant planet in the future? (vzdálený)
dressmaker (n): /ˈdresˌmeɪkə(r)/ My grandma was a dressmaker. She made dresses for a local shop. (švadlena)
economist (n): /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/ An economist studies how a society organises its money. (ekonom)
electrician (n): /ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃ(ə)n/ I called an electrician to set up all the electrical equipment at home. (elektrikář)
empire (n): /ˈempaɪə(r)/ The Roman empire is one of my favourite periods in ancient History. (říše)
environment (n): /ɪnˈvaɪər(ə)nmənt/ Excess of traffic pollutes the environment. (prostředí)
execute (v): /ˈeksɪˌkjuːt/ Few countries execute prisoners these days. (popravit)
exhibition (n): /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃ(ə)n/ Have you seen the Tutankhamun exhibition at the British museum? (výstava)
expense (n): /ɪkˈspens/ They renovated their house at great expense. (výdaj)
fame (n): /feɪm/ She won instant fame with her latest movie. (sláva)
footsteps (n pl): /ˈfʊtˌsteps/ Julian Lennon became a musician, following in his dad's footsteps. (stopy)
foreign (adj): /ˈfɒrɪn/ Have you ever lived in a foreign country? (cizí)
glove (n): /ɡlʌv/ Can I borrow your gardening gloves? (rukavice)
government (n): /ˈɡʌvər(ə)nmənt/ Prince Harry asked the government to stop using landmines by 2025. (vláda)
homeless (adj): /ˈhəʊmləs/ After the fire, they were left homeless. (bezdomovec, bez domova)
interpreter (n): /ɪnˈtɜː(r)prɪtə(r)/ He works as an interpreter at the UN, translating all the meetings. (tlumočník)
invade (v): /ɪnˈveɪd/ When did the Romans invade Britain? (vpadnout)
inventor (n): /ɪnˈventə(r)/ Thomas Edison was an American inventor. (vynálezce)
join (v): /dʒɔɪn/ You don't have to join the Army if you don't want to. (přidat (se))
kitten (n): /ˈkɪt(ə)n/ The cat isn't big because it's still a kitten. (kotě)
landmines (n pl): /ˈlæn(d)ˌmaɪnz/ All governments should forbid the use of landmines. (nášlapné miny)
leprosy (n): /ˈleprəsi/ Leprosy is an infectious disease. (lepra, malomocenství)
lifetime (n): /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ You've travelled a lot in your lifetime. (celý život)
minced meat (n): /ˈmɪnst miːt/ The Romans ate minced meat with bread and lettuce. (mleté maso)
minefield (n): /ˈmaɪnˌfiːld/ Princess Diana walked through a cleared minefield to prove it wasn't dangerous. (minové pole)
musician (n): /mjʊˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ She's studying the trumpet because she wants to be a musician. (hudebník)
ordinary (adj): /ˈɔː(r)d(ə)n(ə)ri/ Ordinary people pay too much tax. (obyčejný)
orphan (n): /ˈɔː(r)f(ə)n/ Her parents died when she was five and she became an orphan. (sirotek)
passion (n): /ˈpæʃ(ə)n/ Frieda Hoffmann's passion is ancient history. (vášeň)
patron (n): /ˈpeɪtrən/ Princess Diana was patron of several charities. (příznivec, mecenáš)
pharaoh (n): /ˈfeərəʊ/ Tutankhamun is probably the most famous pharaoh of ancient Egypt. (faraon)
politician (n): /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ Leah is a politician. She's an elected member of parliament. (politik)
professor (n): /prəˈfesə(r)/ My father got a job as a Professor of History at Cambridge University. (profesor)
protester (n): /prəˈtestə(r)/ Protesters marched through the city against racial discrimination. (demonstrant, odpůrce)
public (adj): /ˈpʌblɪk/ Ancient Roman cities usually had public baths. (veřejnost)
recently (adv): /ˈriːs(ə)ntli/ My dad has recently published a book. It came out last month. (v poslední době)
refugees (n pl): /ˌrefjʊˈdʒiːz/ Hundreds of war refugees were trying to enter the country. (uprchlíci)
regularly (adv): /ˈreɡjʊlə(r)li/ I visit my parents regularly. (pravidelně)
reminder (n): /rɪˈmaɪndə(r)/ The accident served as a reminder that we must drive carefully. (připomínka, upomenutí)
research (v): /rɪˈsɜː(r)tʃ/ I'm going to research my family history. (výzkum)
reservation (n): /ˌrezə(r)ˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ Did you call the restaurant to make a reservation? (rezervace)
set up (phr v): /set ˈʌp/ Prince Harry set up a charity for AIDS orphans in 2006. (založit)
sewage (n): /ˈsuːɪdʒ/ What comes out of toilets is called sewage. (kanalizace, splašky)
shelter (n): /ˈʃeltə(r)/ They've built an animal shelter near my home. (přístřešek)
shipyard (n): /ˈʃɪpˌjɑː(r)d/ He's a shipyard worker. He repairs ships. (loděnice)
soldier (n): /ˈsəʊldʒə(r)/ My great grandfather was a soldier in the Great War. (voják)
solo artist (n): /ˈsəʊləʊ ˈɑː(r)tɪst/ After The Beatles, John Lennon became a solo artist. (sólový umělec, sólista)
straight (adj): /streɪt/ Roman roads are incredibly straight — no curves at all. (rovný)
taxes (n pl): /ˈtæksɪz/ Taxes are the money you pay to the government. (daně)
tent (n): /tent/ I slept in a tent when I went camping. (stan)
tomb (n): /tuːm/ Archaeologists have discovered a new tomb near Cairo. (hrobka)
underpants (n pl): /ˈʌndə(r)ˌpænts/ He took off his trousers, showing his underpants. (spodky)
victim (n): /ˈvɪktɪm/ Don't blame her for the attack. She's the victim. (oběť)
wide (adj): /waɪd/ Roman roads were usually long and wide. (široký)
wildlife (n): /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/ He grew up in a wildlife park in Australia. (divočina, divoká příroda, volně žijící živočichové a rostlinstvo)

Unit 7: Places and Descriptions

adore (v): /əˈdɔː(r)/ I adore the colours in this photo! (zbožňovat)
bridge (n): /brɪdʒ/ Let's use the bridge to cross the river. (most)
bright (adj): /braɪt/ It was a bright sunny morning. (jasný)
building (n): /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ My favourite building is the City Hall, in the historical centre. (budova)
calm (adj): /kɑːm/ The city of Santa Barbara is so calm. It's great for relaxing. (klidný)
capture (n): /ˈkæptʃə(r)/ The film begins with the capture of the hero by his enemy. (chycení, dopadení)
collection (n): /kəˈlekʃ(ə)n/ They're exhibiting a collection of Modigliani's works at the museum. (sbírka)
composer (n): /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/ Ennio Morricone is a famous film composer. (skladatel)
concert (n): /ˈkɒnsə(r)t/ There's a rock concert at Wembley Arena. Would you like to come? (koncert)
concert hall (n): /ˈkɒnsə(r)t hɔːl/ If you like live music, you should go to the concert hall. (koncertní sál)
cosmopolitan (adj): /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪt(ə)n/ Berlin is a cosmopolitan city. It attracts unusual people. (kosmopolitní)
dirty (adj): /ˈdɜː(r)ti/ This plate is dirty, could you please bring me a clean one? (špinavý)
experience (n): /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ She has five years' experience as a nurse. (zkušenost)
factory (n): /ˈfæktri/ He works for an iron and steel factory. (továrna)
fierce (adj): /fɪə(r)s/ Even big fierce tigers are scared sometimes. (divoký, lítý, zuřivý)
fireplace (n): /ˈfaɪərˌpleɪs/ There's a fireplace in the living room. You can light a fire when it's cold. (krb)
friendly (adj): /ˈfren(d)li/ I loved Greece. People were so friendly and kind with us! (přátelský)
glad (adj): /ɡlæd/ I'm so glad to see you. How are you? (šťastný, rád)
gorgeous (adj): /ˈɡɔː(r)dʒəs/ The view from the hotel room was gorgeous! I loved it. (nádherný)
iron (n): /ˈaɪərn/ The gates are made of iron. (železo)
jungle (n): /ˈdʒʌŋɡ(ə)l/ You can find tigers in the jungle. (džungle)
lightning (n): /ˈlaɪt(ə)nɪŋ/ There was a flash of lightning in the sky. (blesk)
mood (n): /muːd/ You are in a good mood today, all happy and friendly! (nálada)
mysterious (adj): /mɪˈstɪəriəs/ The forest looked dark and mysterious. (záhadný)
negative (adj): /ˈneɡətɪv/ Anger is a negative feeling. (negativní)
nightlife (n): /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ Berlin's nightlife is fantastic! There are lots of good bars and clubs. (noční život)
opposite (prep): /ˈɒpəzɪt/ The bank is opposite the theatre. You just have to cross the road. (naproti)
out of focus (phr): /aʊt əv ˈfəʊkəs/ This photo is a bit out of focus. I can't see your face very well. (rozostřený, rozmazaný)
parcel (n): /ˈpɑː(r)s(ə)l/ I have to go to the post office to collect a parcel. (balík)
photographer (n): /fəˈtɒɡrəfə(r)/ She's a professional photographer. She takes pictures of celebrities. (fotograf)
pleased (adj): /pliːzd/ I'm very pleased with my new phone. The camera is fantastic! (potěšený)
population (n): /ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ Pittsburgh has a population of about 2.4 million. (obyvatelstvo)
pretend (v): /prɪˈtend/ I know you heard me, so don't pretend otherwise. (předstírat)
proud (adj): /praʊd/ My son has just graduated college. I'm so proud of him. (hrdý)
qualified (adj): /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/ I'm a qualified nurse. I can help you with your patients. (kvalifikovaný)
rediscover (v): /ˌriːdɪˈskʌvə(r)/ Having a kid made me rediscover the joy of playing. (znovu objevit)
reliable (adj): /rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l/ She's a reliable friend. I can always count on her. (spolehlivý)
rude (adj): /ruːd/ Don't be rude. Apologise immediately! (hrubý, neslušný)
salary (n): /ˈsæləri/ I quit my job because my salary was very low. I didn't earn enough. (plat)
salty (adj): /ˈsɔːlti/ You put too much salt in the food. It's a bit salty. (slaný)
screen saver (n): /ˈskriːn seɪvə(r)/ I love this photo! It's going to be my new computer screen saver. (spořič obrazovky)
sculptor (n): /ˈskʌlptə(r)/ Modigliani was an Italian painter and sculptor. (sochař)
shadow (n): /ˈʃædəʊ/ The sunlight made long shadows on the ground. (stín)
skyscraper (n): /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpə(r)/ The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper in New York. (mrakodrap)
specialize (v): /ˈspeʃəlaɪz/ I'm a professional photographer. I specialize in art photography. (specializovat se)
steel (n): /stiːl/ Steel is made of a mixture of iron and carbon. (ocel)
storm (n): /stɔː(r)m/ It wasn't just raining. It was a heavy storm. (bouře)
stupid (adj): /ˈstjuːpɪd/ I made a mistake and felt so stupid. (hloupý)
terrified (adj): /ˈterəfaɪd/ I'm terrified of spiders. (vyděšený)
thunder (n): /ˈθʌndə(r)/ Did you hear thunder? I think a storm is approaching. (hrom)
tour (n): /tʊə(r)/ We went to Japan on tour. (zájezd)
turtle (n): /ˈtɜː(r)t(ə)l/ The turtle is my favourite sea animal at the aquarium. (želva (vodní))
unique (adj): /juːˈniːk/ This picture is unique. This is the only copy that exists. (jedinečný, unikátní)
view (n): /vjuː/ There's a great view of the city from the top of the hill. (pohled)
virtual (adj): /ˈvɜː(r)tʃʊəl/ Have you tried the virtual tour of the museum? (virtuální)
waste (n): /weɪst/ We had to do the same job twice. It was such a waste of time. (plýtvání)
well-known (adj): /wel ˈnəʊn/ Katy Perry is a well-known singer. (známý)

Unit 8: Health and Fitness

ache (v): /eɪk/ I've got a fever, my whole body aches and I feel awful. (bolet)
advertisement (n): /ədˈvɜː(r)tɪsmənt/ Have you seen the new Nike TV advertisement? It's brilliant! (reklama)
advice (n): /ədˈvaɪs/ I'm not sure what I should do. Can you give me some advice? (rada)
allergy (n): /ˈælə(r)dʒi/ If you sneeze when you're near a cat is because you have an allergy. (alergie)
ambulance (n): /ˈæmbjʊləns/ She was injured so we called an ambulance. (záchranka, sanitka)
ankle (n): /ˈæŋk(ə)l/ He wasn't wearing the right hiking boots and he sprained his ankle. (kotník)
application form (n): /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n fɔː(r)m/ Fill in our online application form to enrol in our classes. (přihláška, formulář žádosti)
archery (n): /ˈɑː(r)tʃəri/ Have you ever tried archery? You have to shoot arrows with a bow. (lukostřelba)
arm (n): /ɑː(r)m/ I hurt my arm while I was playing tennis. (paže)
audition (v): /ɔːˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ I'm going to audition for a commercial. If they hire me, I'll be on TV. (konkurs)
be sick (v): /biː ˈsɪk/ Could you please stop the car? I think I'm going to be sick. (zvracet)
belt (n): /belt/ A belt goes round the waist. (pásek, opasek)
bite (v): /baɪt/ Don't be afraid of the dog, it doesn't bite. (kousat)
blow (v): /bləʊ/ I need to blow my nose. Have you got any tissue paper? (prasknout - also smrkat)
body (n): /ˈbɒdi/ I think I've got a cold. My whole body aches. (tělo)
boot (n): /buːt/ It's better to wear boots if you're going to go hiking. (bota)
boxing (n): /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ She started boxing at the local gym and she loved it! (box)
cap (n): /kæp/ Don't forget your cap. It's very sunny outside. (kšiltovka)
chariot (n): /ˈtʃæriət/ A chariot is an ancient open vehicle with two wheels and pulled by horses. (dvoukolý vůz tažený koňmi)
chat (v): /tʃæt/ You can chat with your friend and exercise while you walk. (klábosit)
coach (n): /kəʊtʃ/ My coach wants me to train for the next Olympics. (trenér)
cold (n): /kəʊld/ I feel awful. I think I've got a cold. (studený - also nachlazení)
couch (n): /kaʊtʃ/ Sit on the couch while you wait, please. (gauč, pohovka)
cough (v): /kɒf/ I've got a sore throat and cough a lot. (kašlat)
crash diet (n): /kræʃ ˈdaɪət/ I had to go on a crash diet to lose weight very quickly. (nárazová dieta)
demanding (adj): /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/ Riding a horse is physically demanding. (náročný)
depressing (adj): /dɪˈpresɪŋ/ I don't like exercising indoors. I find it depressing. (depresivní)
desk (n): /desk/ He shouldn't sit at his desk all day. (stůl)
diarrhoea (n): /ˌdaɪəˈriːə/ I keep being sick and I've got terrible diarrhoea. (průjem)
easy-going (adj): /iːzi ˈɡəʊɪŋ/ My son's very easy-going. He's happy and relaxed about things. (bezstarostný)
equipment (n): /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ What special equipment do you need for boxing? Boxing gloves? (vybavení)
exercise (n): /ˈeksə(r)saɪz/ You should do more exercise. (cvičení)
eye (n): /aɪ/ The ball hit him in the eye and now he can't open it. (oko)
feet (n): /fiːt/ Those boots are too big for my feet. (nohy (chodidla))
fever (n): /ˈfiːvə(r)/ Take an aspirin to reduce the fever. (horečka)
finger (n): /ˈfɪŋɡə(r)/ He cut his finger while cooking dinner. (prst (u ruky))
fit (adj): /fɪt/ You have to be fit and strong to be a surfer. (v kondici)
fitness routine (n): /ˈfɪtnəs ruːˈtiːn/ What's your fitness routine? Do you go to the gym regularly? (běžný fitness režim)
flight attendant (n): /ˈflaɪt əˈtendənt/ My sister travels regularly because she works as a flight attendant. (stevardka)
flu (n): /fluː/ I've got a fever and my whole body aches. I think I've got the flu. (chřipka)
food poisoning (n): /ˈfuːd pɔɪz(ə)nɪŋ/ That fish looks a bit off. Don't eat it or you'll get food poisoning. (otrava jídlem)
gentle (adj): /ˈdʒent(ə)l/ You haven't exercised in a long time, so start with gentle exercises. (mírný)
gland (n): /ɡlænd/ My glands are swollen and it hurts when I swallow. (žláza)
goggles (n pl): /ˈɡɒɡ(ə)lz/ Have you seen my goggles? I'm going swimming and I can't find them. (brýle (ochranné))
gymnastics (n): /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/ I do gymnastics. I'm very fit and flexible. (gymnastika)
hand (n): /hæn(d)/ If you have a question, please raise your hand. (ruka)
head (n): /hed/ She fell off the bike and banged her head. (hlava)
helmet (n): /ˈhelmɪt/ Wear a helmet if you're going to ride a bike. (helma)
high heels (n pl): /haɪ ˈhiːlz/ It's very difficult to run wearing high heels. (vysoké podpatky)
hold your breath (phr): /həʊld jɔː(r) ˈbreθ/ You must learn to hold your breath under water. (zadržet dech)
hoodie (n): /ˈhʊdi/ I couldn't see his face well because he was wearing a hoodie. (mikina s kapucí)
hurt (v): /hɜː(r)t/ I hurt my foot while running and now I can't walk. (zraněný - also bolet)
injury (n): /ˈɪndʒəri/ If you have an injury, you should go to the doctor. (zranění)
jacket (n): /ˈdʒækɪt/ He always wears a tie and jacket to work. (bunda)
jeans (n): /dʒiːnz/ My friend Jackie always wears jeans and a T-shirt. (džíny)
knee (n): /niː/ I fell on the ground and hurt my knee. (koleno)
leggings (n pl): /ˈleɡɪŋz/ I need a new pair of leggings for my running class. (legíny)
leg (n): /leɡ/ She walks fast because she has long legs. (noha (dolní končetina))
liquid (n): /ˈlɪkwɪd/ She was drinking a strange blue liquid. What was it? (tekutina)
lose weight (phr): /luːz ˈweɪt/ Exercise and eat healthy food if you want to lose weight. (zhubnout)
martial art (n): /ˈmɑː(r)ʃ(ə)l ˈɑː(r)t/ Karate is a martial art. (bojové umění)
mental (adj): /ˈment(ə)l/ Stunt doubles do a lot of mental and physical preparation. (mentální, duševní)
mind (n): /maɪnd/ You have to be strong in mind and body. (mysl)
necessary (adj): /ˈnesəs(ə)ri/ Which qualities are necessary to be a stunt double? (potřebný, nutný)
neck (n): /nek/ She tied a scarf around her neck. (krk)
on the spot (phr): /ɒn ðə ˈspɒt/ You can use this machine to walk or run on the spot. (na místě)
physical (adj): /ˈfɪzɪk(ə)l/ Physical health is as important as mental health. (fyzický, tělesný)
prescribe (v): /prɪˈskraɪb/ What did the doctor prescribe for your illness? (předepsat)
prescription (n): /prɪˈskrɪpʃ(ə)n/ You need to take antibiotics. I'll write you a prescription. (předpis (lékařský))
put on weight (phr): /pʊt ɒn weɪt/ I lost ten pounds after the marathon. I need to put on weight. (ztloustnout, přibrat)
rehydrate (v): /ˌriːhaɪˈdreɪt/ You should drink water to rehydrate after exercise. (hydratovat)
risky (adj): /ˈrɪski/ Being a stunt double is a risky job. You may get injured. (rizikový, riskantní)
role (n): /rəʊl/ Her major role as a double was in the film A Knight in Camelot. (role)
sandals (n pl): /ˈsænd(ə)lz/ You can't wear sandals to school today. It's cold. (sandály)
scarf (n): /skɑː(r)f/ Why don't you tie a scarf around your neck? It's cold today. (šátek, šála)
sensitive (adj): /ˈsensətɪv/ A sensitive person understands other people and how they feel. (citlivý)
shave (v): /ʃeɪv/ Actors sometimes have to shave their head for their roles in movies. ((o)holit)
shirt (n): /ʃɜː(r)t/ He was wearing a blue shirt under his jacket. (košile)
shorts (n): /ʃɔː(r)ts/ I wear shorts almost everyday during the summer. (šortky)
shoulder (n): /ˈʃəʊldə(r)/ She tapped me on the shoulder to call my attention. (rameno)
skateboarding (n): /ˈskeɪtˌbɔː(r)dɪŋ/ Skateboarding is my favourite sport. (skateboarding)
skip (v): /skɪp/ You shouldn't skip breakfast. Eat something before you go to work. (přeskočit, vynechat)
skirt (n): /skɜː(r)t/ It's very uncomfortable to run when you're wearing a skirt. (sukně)
slippery (adj): /ˈslɪpəri/ Careful! I've just washed the floor and it's a bit slippery. (kluzký)
sneeze (v): /sniːz/ I'm allergic to cats. I sneeze when I'm near one. (kýchnout)
socks (n pl): /sɒks/ You have to wear socks with those shoes. (ponožky)
sore throat (phr): /sɔː(r) ˈθrəʊt/ I've got a sore throat. It hurts when I swallow. (bolest v krku)
sports vest (n): /ˈspɔː(r)ts vest/ I always wear a sports vest when I go for a run. (sportovní tílko)
sprain (v): /spreɪn/ I fell over and hurt my ankle. I think I sprained it. (podvrtnutí)
stuff (n): /stʌf/ We don't talk about injuries and all that stuff. (věci)
stuntwoman (n): /ˈstʌntˌwʊmən/ A stuntwoman doubles for the actors, doing the dangerous things. (kaskadérka)
suit (n): /suːt/ I have to wear a suit and tie to work. (oblek)
sunglasses (n pl): /ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz/ It's very sunny today, put your sunglasses on. (sluneční brýle)
surfboard (n): /ˈsɜː(r)fˌbɔː(r)d/ You need a surfboard to go surfing. (surfovací prkno)
surfer (n): /ˈsɜː(r)fə/ You have to be very fit to be a wave surfer. (surfař)
swallow (v): /ˈswɒləʊ/ I can't swallow these pills. They are too big. (spolknout)
swimsuit (n): /ˈswɪmˌsuːt/ Pick up your swimsuit. We are going to the swimming pool. (plavky)
swollen (adj): /ˈswəʊlən/ Her eyes were swollen from lack of sleep. (oteklý)
sword (n): /sɔː(r)d/ A sword is a weapon. You can't use it as a toy. (meč)
temperature (n): /ˈtemprɪtʃə(r)/ I feel sick and I think I've got a temperature. (teplota)
tie (n): /taɪ/ It is a smart party. You have to wear a shirt and a tie. (kravata)
toe (n): /təʊ/ The shoes were too small and they hurt my toes. (prst (u nohy))
tracksuit (n): /ˈtrækˌsuːt/ Put your tracksuit on and let's play some basketball. (tepláková souprava)
train (v): /treɪn/ Professional athletes train almost everyday. (procvičit)
trainers (n): /ˈtreɪnə(r)z/ I bought a new pair of trainers for my running club. (tenisky)
truck (n): /trʌk/ There was a truck in the middle of the road blocking our way. (nákladní auto)
T-shirt (n): /ˈtiː ʃɜː(r)t/ She likes to wear jeans and a T-shirt. She feels more comfortable. (tričko)
uniform (n): /ˈjuːnɪfɔː(r)m/ I had to wear a uniform when I was at school. (uniforma)
waist (n): /weɪst/ The jacket was too tight around the waist. (pas)
warm up (phr v): /wɔː(r)m ˈʌp/ You must always warm up before hard exercise. (zahřát (se))
watch (n): /wɒtʃ/ Do you have the time? I left my watch at home. (dívat se - also hodinky)
wave (n): /weɪv/ He surfed a huge wave. (vlnění)
wheel (n): /wiːl/ The ball fell under the car's wheels. (kolo)
wrist (n): /rɪst/ Is that a new watch on your wrist? (zápěstí)

Unit 9: Stories and Emotions

annoyed (adj): /əˈnɔɪd/ I was annoyed because he came very late. (naštvaný)
atomic bomb (n): /əˈtɒmɪk bɒm/ The atomic bomb was dropped during the Second World War. (atomová bomba)
audience (n): /ˈɔːdiəns/ The audience listened carefully to the lecturer. (publikum, obecenstvo)
bark (v): /bɑː(r)k/ My neighbour's dog doesn't bark much. (štěkat)
behave (v): /bɪˈheɪv/ Should children's stories teach them to behave well? (chovat se)
being (n): /ˈbiːɪŋ/ Doctor Frankenstein decided to create a human being. (bytost)
chase (v): /tʃeɪs/ Why don't you chase each other in the garden? (honit)
clap (v): /klæp/ The audience started to clap as soon as he finished his conference. (tleskat)
complex (adj): /ˈkɒmpleks/ Victor Frankenstein's monster has a complex character. (složitý)
doll (n): /dɒl/ My daughter's new doll is broken and she's very sad. (panenka)
graduate (v): /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ Did you graduate from Harvard University? (absolvovat)
graveyard (n): /ˈɡreɪvˌjɑː(r)d/ She went to the graveyard to visit her mum's tomb. (hřbitov)
heartbroken (adj): /ˈhɑː(r)tˌbrəʊkən/ She was heartbroken when her mum died. (zdrcený, zničený žalem)
lecture (n): /ˈlektʃə(r)/ My friend is giving a lecture on gender studies tomorrow. (přednáška)
literature (n): /ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/ Which books do you think are children's literature? (literatura)
lock (v): /lɒk/ I always lock all the doors before going to bed. ((u)zamknout)
lonely (adj): /ˈləʊnli/ I was new at school and felt very lonely for a while. (osamělý)
memory (n): /ˈmem(ə)ri/ What's the earliest memory you can remember? (paměť)
monster (n): /ˈmɒnstər/ Frankenstein's monster is huge and ugly. ((ne)stvůra)
moral (n): /ˈmɒrəl/ The moral of the story is that we should all trust each other. (ponaučení)
naughty (adj): /ˈnɔːti/ His father sent him to bed because he was naughty. (zlobivý)
nervous (adj): /ˈnɜː(r)vəs/ Don't be nervous about your exams. You studied well. (nervózní)
novel (n): /ˈnɒvəl/ Great Expectations is my favourite novel. (román)
overjoyed (adj): /ˌəʊvə(r)ˈdʒɔɪd/ She was overjoyed that her son was coming home for the holidays. (rozradostněný)
poor (adj): /pɔː(r)/ Most characters in Dicken's novels are poor and homeless. (chudý)
possession (n): /pəˈzeʃ(ə)n/ A toy dinosaur was her favourite possession. (majetek)
sack (n): /sæk/ The man was carrying a dirty sack with all his possessions. (pytel)
shake (v): /ʃeɪk/ Why are you shaking with fear? It's just a dog. ((za)třást (se))
simple (adj): /ˈsɪmp(ə)l/ It wasn't a difficult problem. Actually it was quite simple. (jednoduchý)
society (n): /səˈsaɪəti/ Dickens' novels describe society in industrial England. (společnost)
stranger (n): /ˈstreɪndʒə(r)/ He met a stranger on the train. (cizí člověk)
stressed (adj): /strest/ You sound stressed, why don't you take some days off? (stresovaný)
swap (v): /swɒp/ You play the wolf and you play the piglet, then you swap roles. (prohodit, vyměnit)
ugly (adj): /ˈʌɡli/ The monster is huge and ugly. That's why people are scared of him. (ošklivý)
upset (adj): /ʌpˈset/ I get upset when people treat me badly. (rozčilený, znepokojený)
wise (adj): /waɪz/ She's a wise old woman. You can ask her about anything. (moudrý)
yard (n): /jɑː(r)d/ A yard corresponds to 0.9144 of a metre. (yard (jednotka míry))

Unit 10: Innovations and Media

addicted (adj): /əˈdɪktɪd/ You may become addicted to Facebook. (závislý)
artificial intelligence (n): /ˌɑː(r)tɪˈfɪʃ(ə)l ɪnˈtelɪdʒ(ə)ns/ Artificial intelligence deals with machines that copy human intelligent behaviour. (umělá inteligence)
ballpoint pen (n): /ˈbɔːlˌpɔɪnt pen/ My teacher corrects all my exams with a red ballpoint pen. (kuličkové pero, propiska)
breath (n): /breθ/ The Greeks chewed gum because it freshened their breath. (dech)
broadcast (v): /ˈbrɔːdˌkɑːst/ They are going to broadcast the concert live. (vysílat)
chew (v): /tʃuː/ It's not allowed to chew gum in class. (žvýkat)
chum (n): /tʃʌm/ I met an old chum at my school reunion. (kámoš)
disadvantage (n): /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ One disadvantage of social media sites is that they make you waste time. (nevýhoda)
export (v): /ɪkˈspɔː(r)t/ The company exports cars to Central Europe. (exportovat, vyvážet)
fan (n): /fæn/ Are you a fan of Manchester United? (fanoušek)
flood (v): /flʌd/ Don't advertise the job yet or candidates will flood us with applications. (zaplavit)
football ground (n): /ˈfʊtbɔːl ˈɡraʊnd/ Old Trafford is Manchester United's famous football ground. (fotbalové hřiště, fotbalový stadión)
found (v): /faʊnd/ I'll found my own company when I finish university. (založit)
freshen (v): /ˈfreʃ(ə)n/ I need to freshen my breath. Have you got any chewing gum? (osvěžit)
genius (n): /ˈdʒiːniəs/ He's not a genius, but he's hard-working and will do a great job. (génius)
glory (n): /ˈɡlɔːri/ Many footballers find glory when they are still young. (sláva)
hand-held (adj): /ˈhænd ˌheld/ The smart phone was the first hand-held computer. (ruční, do ruky)
invention (n): /ɪnˈvenʃ(ə)n/ The telephone is my favourite invention. (vynález)
kill (v): /kɪl/ Pollution kills thousands of people each year. (zabít)
landline (n): /ˈlæn(d)ˌlaɪn/ Call me on the landline, I'm home. (pevná linka)
launch (v): /lɔːntʃ/ They're going to launch the new iPhone next week. (uvést, představit)
logo (n): /ˈləʊɡəʊ/ I'm designing a new logo for the company. (logo)
master (v): /ˈmɑːstə(r)/ After playing for hours, I've finally mastered the game. (zvládnout)
private (adj): /ˈpraɪvət/ I like to keep my private life to myself. (soukromý)
put someone through (phr v): /pʊt sʌmwʌn ˈθruː/ Could you please put me through to Miss Johnson? (přepojit někoho (telefonicky))
respond (v): /rɪˈspɒnd/ He asked me what my favourite team was, but I didn't respond. (odpovědět)
rubber (n): /ˈrʌbər/ Gum is made of a special type of rubber. (pryž)
simplicity (n): /sɪmˈplɪsəti/ Tetris is famous for its simplicity. Anyone can play. (jednoduchost)
skeleton (n): /ˈskelɪt(ə)n/ They found gum in a skeleton in Sweden. (kostra)
software (n): /ˈsɒf(t)ˌweə(r)/ I need to install software into my computer. (software)
statistics (n pl): /stəˈtɪstɪks/ What are the statistics for video games and women? (statistika)
tag (v): /tæɡ/ Please don't tag me in your pictures. (označit, přidat značku)
tree sap (n): /ˈtriː sæp/ The first chewing gum was made of tree sap and sugar. (míza)
trillion (n): /ˈtrɪljən/ A trillion is one million million. (bilión (10¹²))
trophy (n): /ˈtrəʊfi/ I won the competition and they gave me a trophy. (trofej)
valuable (adj): /ˈvæljʊb(ə)l/ Manchester United is the most valuable football brand worldwide. (hodnotný, cenný)
version (n): /ˈvɜː(r)ʒ(ə)n/ Have you downloaded the latest version of the game? (verze)
waste time (phr): /weɪst taɪm/ I don't like to waste time on Facebook. I have other things to do. (mrhat časem)

Unit 11: Relationships and Life Events

accidentally (adv): /ˌæksɪˈdent(ə)li/ Jan's passion started accidentally. She didn't plan it. (náhodou, nechtěně)
anniversary (n): /ˌænɪˈvɜː(r)s(ə)ri/ It's their anniversary today. They got married 12 years ago. (výročí)
appreciate (v): /əˈpriːʃiˌeɪt/ After two days raining, you really appreciate the sunshine. (vážit si)
astronomer (n): /əˈstrɒnəmər/ Brian Cox is an astronomer. He studies the planets. (astronom)
bridesmaid (n): /ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪd/ I was the bridesmaid at my best friend's wedding. (družička)
cabbage (n): /ˈkæbɪdʒ/ My daughter doesn't like cabbage, but she loves green beans. (zelí (hlávkové))
collector (n): /kəˈlektər/ My dad is a collector. He collects watches. (sběratel)
commemorative (adj): /kəˈmem(ə)rətɪv/ He bought a commemorative coin for Prince Charles and Diana's engagement. (upomínkový)
cope (v): /kəʊp/ How did your grandma cope with your grandad's death? (vyrovn(áv)at se)
demand (v): /dɪˈmɑːnd/ Many more people will demand independence for their countries in the future. (poptávka - also žádat)
due (adj): /djuː/ When is the baby due? (termín porodu)
duplicate (n): /ˈdjuːplɪkət/ You can keep the picture. I've got a duplicate. (duplikát)
engaged (adj): /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ They haven't got married yet, but they're engaged. (obsazený - also zasnoubený)
entrepreneur (n): /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː(r)/ An entrepreneur makes money by starting a business. (podnikatel)
fail (v): /feɪl/ Why did he fail his exams? (neuspět)
forbidden (adj): /fərˈbɪdn/ You can't use my work computer. It's forbidden. (zakázaný)
funeral (n): /ˈfjuːnərəl/ My grandad's funeral will take place at the local church tomorrow. (pohřeb)
garage (n): /ˈɡærɑːʒ/ Is the car in the garage? (garáž)
healthcare (n): /ˈhelθˌkeər/ Healthcare is the service of providing medical care. (zdravotnictví)
honeymoon (n): /ˈhʌniˌmuːn/ They got married last Sunday. They're on their honeymoon now. (svatební cesta)
influence (v): /ˈɪnfluəns/ How did your teacher influence you? (vliv - also ovlivnit)
keyboard (n): /ˈkiːˌbɔː(r)d/ Brian Cox played the keyboard in a band. (klávesnice)
life expectancy (n): /laɪf ɪkˈspektənsi/ Life expectancy will probably improve in the future. (předpokládaná délka života)
married (adj): /ˈmærid/ Are you married or single? (vdaná, ženatý)
memorabilia (n): /ˌmemərɪˈbɪliə/ He's a collector of royal memorabilia. (memorabilia, pamětihodnosti)
never-ending (adj): /ˌnevər ˈendɪŋ/ Collecting is a never-ending activity. You always want to buy more. (nekonečný)
optimistic (adj): /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ I'm generally optimistic about the future. (optimistický)
peer (n): /pɪər/ A peer is a member of the nobility. (člen Sněmovny lordů - also vrstevník)
pessimistic (adj): /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/ There are reasons to be pessimistic about global warming. (pesimistický)
physicist (n): /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ Stephen Hawking was a famous physicist. (fyzik)
poetry (n): /ˈpəʊɪtri/ I'm passionate about poetry. I even write some poems myself. (poezie)
pregnant (adj): /ˈpreɡnənt/ Laura is pregnant. She's expecting a baby. (těhotná)
raindrop (n): /ˈreɪnˌdrɒp/ Was that a raindrop? I think it's starting to rain. (dešťová kapka)
regret (n): /rɪˈɡret/ I felt regret about his leaving the city. (lítost)
renewed (adj): /rɪˈnjuːd/ There has been renewed interest in royal memorabilia. (obnovený)
repair (v): /rɪˈpeər/ The doll was broken, but fortunately I could repair it. (opravit)
resources (n pl): /rɪˈsɔː(r)s/ We shouldn't use up our natural resources. (zdroje)
rocket (n): /ˈrɒkɪt/ They are building a new space rocket to go to the moon. (raketa)
selfish (adj): /ˈselfɪʃ/ Don't expect any help from him. He's so selfish. (sobecký)
serious (adj): /ˈsɪəriəs/ Don't make fun of it. It's a serious matter. (vážný)
servant (n): /ˈsɜː(r)v(ə)nt/ Don't treat me like a servant. I'm your mother! (sluha)
split up (phr v): /splɪt ˈʌp/ It was sad when my parents split up, but it was for the best. (rozejít (se))
stick (n): /stɪk/ She never fully recovered from the accident. She walks with a stick. (hůl - also klacek)
surrogate (n): /ˈsʌrəɡət/ My son was born to a surrogate mother because I couldn't have kids. (náhradní)
tragedy (n): /ˈtrædʒədi/ I'm sorry about the accident. It was a tragedy. (tragédie)
unsaid (adj): /ʌnˈsed/ Don't go into much detail. Some things are better left unsaid. (nevyslovený)
wealth (n): /welθ/ Robots can help us distribute wealth more fairly. (bohatství)
widowed (adj): /ˈwɪdəʊd/ Her husband died last month. She's widowed. (ovdovělý)

Unit 12: Coincidences and Decisions

barbecue (n): /ˈbɑː(r)bɪˌkjuː/ It's nice to have a barbecue when it's sunny. (grilování, grilovat)
biscuit (n): /ˈbɪskɪt/ Of course she isn't hungry. She's just had a packet of biscuits. (sušenka)
boomerang (n): /ˈbuːməˌræŋ/ I went to Australia on holidays and bought a boomerang. (bumerang)
campus (n): /ˈkæmpəs/ When you go to university, will you live on campus? (kampus)
coincidence (n): /kəʊˈɪnsɪd(ə)ns/ What a coincidence! (náhoda)
confuse (v): /kənˈfjuːz/ Numbers can confuse us sometimes. ((z)mást)
drop out (phr v): /drɒp ˈaʊt/ I started university but I don't like it. I think I'm going to drop out. (předčasně ukončit, nedokončit)
economics (n): /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ I can't decide what to study at university — law or economics. (ekonomie)
flip (v): /flɪp/ If you can't decide, flip a coin. (obrátit, otočit)
gambler (n): /ˈɡæmblər/ He's a big gambler and has lost his fortune. (hazardér)
gig (n): /ɡɪɡ/ The band got a gig in a local pub. (vystoupení)
grateful (adj): /ˈɡreɪtf(ə)l/ I'm so grateful for all your help. (vděčný)
greedy (adj): /ˈɡriːdi/ He's not a good boss. He's selfish and greedy. (chamtivý)
lack (n): /læk/ Lack of exercise is not good for your health. (nedostatek)
loan (n): /ləʊn/ I had to take out a loan to pay for my studies. (půjčka)
lorry (n): /ˈlɒri/ I can drive a car, but not a lorry. (nákladní auto)
meditate (v): /ˈmedɪteɪt/ Some people find it useful to meditate to reduce stress levels. (meditovat)
probability (n): /ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti/ Probability says that unlikely coincidences will happen sometimes. (pravděpodobnost)
regret (v): /rɪˈɡret/ I've decided not to have children and I don't think I'll regret it later. (lítost - also litovat)
retrain (v): /ˌriːˈtreɪn/ I'm going to give up my job as a nurse and retrain as a teacher. (přeškolit)
terrorist attack (n): /ˈterərɪst əˈtæk/ It's very unlikely that you'll die in a terrorist attack. (teroristický útok)
threat (n): /θret/ He said he would fire me if I told my manager. That was a threat. (hrozba)
tick (v): /tɪk/ I could hear the clock tick in the background. (tikat)
toast (v): /təʊst/ We'll have some champagne to toast to your new home! (připít)
unbelievable (adj): /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəb(ə)l/ To tell you the truth, I found the story unbelievable. (neuvěřitelný)
weird (adj): /wɪərd/ I had a weird dream last night. (divný)

Learning Tips for English-Czech Vocabulary

To effectively learn and retain this English-Czech wordlist, consider these strategies:

Contextual Learning: Always try to learn new words within sentences, not in isolation. The example sentences provided are a great starting point.
Pronunciation Practice: Pay attention to the phonetic transcriptions. Practice saying the words aloud to improve your accent and recall.
Flashcards: Create digital or physical flashcards with the English word on one side and the Czech translation, part of speech, and an example on the other.
Regular Review: Consistent review is key. Revisit words periodically to move them from short-term to long-term memory.
Active Use: Try to integrate new vocabulary into your speaking and writing. The more you use a word, the more natural it becomes.

This vocabulary guide aims to be a valuable resource in your journey to master English and Czech. Consistent effort and strategic learning will undoubtedly lead to significant progress.

Frequently Asked Questions about English-Czech Vocabulary

How can I memorize English-Czech vocabulary faster?

To memorize English-Czech vocabulary faster, use active recall methods like flashcards, spaced repetition apps, and creating your own sentences. Link new words to existing knowledge or create memorable mental images. Consistent daily practice, even for short periods, is more effective than infrequent long sessions.

What are the most common mistakes students make when learning English-Czech words?

Common mistakes include translating word-for-word, neglecting pronunciation, not learning words in context, and failing to review regularly. Students often focus on memorizing lists without active usage, leading to poor retention and difficulty applying words in real conversations.

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How important is learning parts of speech for English-Czech vocabulary?

Understanding parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb) is crucial as it helps you correctly form sentences and understand grammar rules in both English and Czech. It clarifies how a word functions, preventing misuse and aiding in the construction of grammatically correct and natural-sounding phrases.

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