Want To Have Fun? Go To The Beach This Year

Let’s have fun in the sun.  Below you will find 10 beach vocabulary words and sentences.  

1. Bathing suit noun a swimming costume.  I wore a blue bathing suit to the beach last week.

2. Beach ball noun a large inflatable ball used for playing games on the beach. We had fun playing with the beach ball near the shore.  

3. Bikini bɪˈkiːni/ Noun a two-piece swimming costume for women. I always wear a bikini when I go to the beach.  

4. Sunscreen ˈsʌnskriːn/ Noun a cream or lotion rubbed on to the skin to protect it from the sun. It is very important to use sunscreen for protection.  

5. Swim swɪm/ Verb propel the body through water by using the limbs, or (in the case of a fish or other aquatic animal) by using fins, tail, or other bodily movement. I learned how to swim in a swimming pool.  

6. Towel ˈtaʊəl/ Noun a piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself or wiping things dry.  It is wise to bring a towel to the beach.  

7. Beach biːtʃ/ Noun a pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the sea between high- and low-water marks.  The beaches in Spain are beautiful.

8. Rip current noun an intermittent strong surface current flowing seaward from the shore.  The rip currents were strong yesterday.

9. Tan tan/ Noun a yellowish-brown colour.  When I sunbathe, I get a nice tan.  

10. Lifeguard ˈlʌɪfɡɑːd/ Noun an expert swimmer employed to rescue bathers who get into difficulty at a beach or swimming pool. The lifeguard is always on the lookout for someone in danger.

Until next week,
Coach Barb
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Fun At The Beach Vocabulary Words

It’s summertime, let’s go to the beach.  I understand that many of you do not like the beach.  But, for those that do.  Let’s speak English and enjoy a day at the beach.  

Living in Miami, Florida allows me to enjoy the warm waters and the hot sun on a summer day.  

Do you like going to the beach?  Below I will share with you ten vocabulary words to help you while you are at the beach.  Have fun and practice with your friends and family.

1. Bathing suit - noun a swimming costume.

2. Beach ball - noun a large inflatable ball used for playing games on the beach.

3. Bikini bɪˈkiːni/- Noun a two-piece swimming costume for women.

4. Sunscreen ˈsʌnskriːn/- Noun a cream or lotion rubbed onto the skin to protect it from the sun.

5. Swim swɪm/- Verb propel the body through water by using the limbs, or (in the case of a fish or other aquatic animal) by using fins, tail, or other bodily movements.

6. Towel ˈtaʊəl/- Noun a piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself or wiping things dry.

7. Beach biːtʃ/- Noun a pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the sea between high- and low-water marks.

8. Rip current- noun an intermittent strong surface current flowing seaward from the shore.

9. Tan tan/- Noun a yellowish-brown colour.

10. Lifeguard ˈlʌɪfɡɑːd/- Noun, an expert swimmer employed to rescue bathers who get into difficulty at a beach or swimming pool.

In summary, enjoy the beach and feel confident with the vocabulary words.  Remember to practice and next week we will use these words in a sentence.  Have fun in the sun.

Until next week,

Coach Barb, TEFL Certified

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How To Use 10 Movie Vocabulary Words In Sentences

Last week I introduced to you movie vocabulary words.  Did you get to use them?  Well, you have another opportunity this week.  Stay confident with your English phrases and words.  Practice daily.

My favorite types of movies are comedy, drama, and thrillers.  Although, lately documentaries have been delightful to watch.  What genre do you like?

This week you will practice the ten movie related vocabulary words and use them in a sentence.  Read each word out loud and repeat throughout the day.  Make up your sentences.

Cinema- ˈsɪnɪmə,ˈsɪnɪmɑː/ (noun) a theater where films are shown for public entertainment. British.  Last week my friends accompanied me to the Cinema to watch my favorite movie.

Film- fɪlm/ (noun) a thin flexible strip of plastic or other material coated with light-sensitive emulsion for exposure in a camera, used to produce photographs or motion pictures. The film we watched was nominated best film of the year.

Animation- anɪˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ (noun) the state of being full of life or vigor; liveliness.  My favorite animated film is Toy Story, have you watched it?

Camera- ˈkam(ə)rə/ (noun) a device for recording visual images in the form of photographs, film, or video signals. The camera was rolling while the actors were rehearsing their next act.

Box Office- (noun) a place at a theater, cinema, etc. where tickets are bought or reserved. The line to reach the Box Office was about a mile long.

Movie- ˈmuːvi/ (noun) a cinema film. My favorite movie of all times is Forest Gump.

Projector- prəˈdʒɛktə/ (noun) a device that is used to project rays of light, especially an apparatus with a system of lenses for projecting slides or film onto a screen.  The projector shines a bright light to show the movie.

Location- lə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ (noun) a particular place or position.  The location where they filmed was crowded.

Extra- ˈɛkstrə/ A background actor or extra is a performer in a movie, television show, stage, musical, opera or ballet production, who appears in a nonspeaking or nonsinging (silent) capacity, usually in the background (for example, in an audience or busy street scene).  I was excited when I was chosen to be a movie extra.

Reel- riːl/ (noun) a cylinder on which film, wire, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound.  Movie reels from the past fascinate me.


In summary, enjoy a great movie this week.  Next week you will practice using the words in a sentence.

Until next week,
Coach Barb
TEFL Certified

What is your favorite type of movie?

How To Enjoy The Movies With These 10 English Vocabulary Words

It looks like a grand time to watch a movie.  Do you like going to the movie theater? Or do you enjoy a nice movie at home with the family? Regardless, movies are fun to watch and a great source of entertainment.  

I have to admit I love going to the theater to watch a movie.  But, it has been over a year since I have gone to a movie theater.  I watch primarily watch Netflix and stream movies.  But, it doesn’t matter where I love movies.  

This week you will learn and practice ten movie related vocabulary words.  Read each word out loud and repeat throughout the day.  

1. Cinema- ˈsɪnɪmə,ˈsɪnɪmɑː/ (noun) a theater where films are shown for public entertainment.

2. Film- fɪlm/ (noun) a thin flexible strip of plastic or other material coated with light-sensitive emulsion for exposure in a camera, used to produce photographs or motion pictures.

3. Animation- anɪˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ (noun) the state of being full of life or vigor; liveliness.

4. Camera- ˈkam(ə)rə/ (noun) a device for recording visual images in the form of photographs, film, or video signals.

5. Box Office- (noun) a place at a theater, cinema, etc. where tickets are bought or reserved.

6. Movie- ˈmuːvi/ (noun) a cinema film.

7. Projector- prəˈdʒɛktə/ (noun) a device that is used to project rays of light, especially an apparatus with a system of lenses for projecting slides or film onto a screen.

8. Location- lə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ (noun) a particular place or position.

9. Extra- ˈɛkstrə/ A background actor or extra is a performer in a film, television show, stage, musical, opera or ballet production, who appears in a nonspeaking or nonsinging (silent) capacity, usually in the background (for example, in an audience or busy street scene).

10. Reel- riːl/ (noun) a cylinder on which film, wire, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound.

In summary, enjoy a great movie this week.  Next week you will practice using the words in a sentence.  

Until next week,

Coach Barb, TEFL Certified

What is your favorite type of movie?

Week 4 Supermarket Vocabulary Words With Sentences

Hope you are enjoying your trips to the supermarket.  This week we will continue with last week's vocabulary words.  

What I like about the produce section is all the wonderful colors of the fruits and vegetables that are displayed.  It makes me feel welcomed and always want to pick the best fruits for a delicious fruit salad.

What do you like about the grocery store? Or do you just like to go in and out? I bet it’s not a walk in the park for you.  Below you will find sentences to last week’s vocabulary words.

Coupon - noun - a voucher entitling the holder to a discount off a particular product. I have a notebook full of coupons to help with my savings.  

Change - noun - coins as opposed to banknotes. The cashier asked me to give her the exact change.  

Sales tax - noun - a tax on sales or the receipts from sales. The sales tax are the same as last year.

Purchase - noun - acquire (something) by paying for it; buy. I purchased a case of orange juice for the party.

Delivery - noun - the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods. I asked the clerk if they have a delivery program in place.

Receipt - noun - the action of receiving something or the fact of its being received. After paying the cashier, she gave me a receipt.

Customer - noun - a person who buys goods or services from a shop or business. I am a well-known customer at my grocery store.

Supervisor - noun - a person who supervises a person or activity. I asked the supervisor to speak to a manager.  

Manager - noun - a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff.  The manager came to help me with my groceries.  

Barcode - noun- a machine-readable code in the form of numbers and a pattern of parallel lines of varying widths, printed on a commodity and used especially for stock control.  I grabbed bread that was missing the barcode.  

In summary, that completes the four weeks of supermarket vocabulary words.  Hope you enjoy your trip to the market this week. Stay tuned for more English Vocabulary.  

What do you like about grocery shopping?