Intermediate English Vocabulary Builder Collection: Vocabulary Builder Workbook, Collocations, and Tourism English
By Jackie Bolen
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Improve your English vocabulary with the Intermediate English Vocabulary Builder Collection.
This collection consists of three books:
- Vocabulary Builder Workbook (50 Lessons)
- More English Collocations in Dialogue
- Tourism English Vocabulary
Jackie Bolen has fifteen years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary in no time at all!
This 3-book collection will help you . . .
- Have thousands of phrases, expressions, and idioms at your fingertips.
- See how they are used in real life.
- Improve your American English.
- Speak English fluently and confidently.
- Have some fun while learning English.
- Get better at reading comprehension
- Increase your confidence in English.
- Improve your TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS score.
Pick up your copy of the Intermediate English Vocabulary Builder Collection today! Get ready to improve your skills with expressions and phrases, phrasal verbs and idioms as well as reading comprehension. Get the English results you want.
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Intermediate English Vocabulary Builder Collection - Jackie Bolen
Intermediate English Vocabulary Builder Collection:
Vocabulary Builder Workbook, Collocations, and Tourism English
Jackie Bolen
www.eslspeaking.org
Copyright © 2022 by Jackie Bolen
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording or other electronic or mechanical means without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher/author at the following address: Jackie Bolen: jb.business.online@gmail.com.
Table of Contents
Intermediate English Vocabulary Builder Collection:.......................................1
About the Book ..................................................................4
About the Author: Jackie Bolen......................................................5
The Vocabulary Builder Workbook for Adults (50 Lessons)...............................6
More English Collocations in Dialogue..............................................147
English for Tourism Vocabulary Builder.............................................218
Airport and Airplane English...................................................220
Hotel English................................................................245
Food and Beverage English.....................................................256
Transportation English ........................................................269
Sightseeing..................................................................281
About the Book
Welcome to this book designed to improve your English vocabulary. Use it consistently and expect to see some great results! This collection consists of three books:
− The Vocabulary Builder Workbook for Adults (50 Lessons)
− More English Collocations in Dialogue
− English for Tourism Vocabulary Builder
I hope that you find this book useful! Please get in touch with any questions or comments that you might have (jb.business.online@gmail.com).
About the Author: Jackie Bolen
I taught English in South Korea for 10 years to every level and type of student. I've taught every age from kindergarten kids to adults. Most of my time has centered around teaching at two universities: five years at a science and engineering school in Cheonan, and four years at a major university in Busan where I taught upper-level classes for students majoring in English. In my spare time, you can usually find me outside surfing, biking, hiking, or snowshoeing. I now live in Vancouver, Canada.
In case you were wondering what my academic qualifications are, I hold a Master of Arts in Psychology. During my time in Korea, I completed both the Cambridge CELTA and DELTA certification programs. With the combination of almost ten years teaching ESL/EFL learners of all ages and levels, and the more formal teaching qualifications I've obtained, I have a solid foundation on which to offer advice to English learners.
I truly hope that you find this book useful. I would love it if you sent me an email with any questions or feedback that you might have.
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Email: jb.business.online@gmail.com
If you enjoyed this book, you might also be interested in this one: 1001 English Expressions and Phrases. You can find it wherever you like to buy books. It has hundreds of helpful English phrases and expressions that can be used in a wide variety of situations. Learn to speak more fluently in American English!
The Vocabulary Builder Workbook for Adults (50 Lessons)
Jackie Bolen
www.eslspeaking.org
How to Use this Vocabulary Builder Workbook
Welcome! This book is designed to help you expand your knowledge of collocations, phrasal verbs, idioms and words in American English. My goal is to help you increase your vocabulary and to be able to speak and write more fluently. And of course, get higher scores on English proficiency exams like the TOEFL or IELTS
Let's face it, English vocabulary can be difficult to master, even for the best students. In this book, you'll find thousands of English phrases that are used in boardrooms, over a meal, and with friends and family around the world. They are also the ones that you'll see on various exams designed to test your English ability.
There are 50 lessons, each designed to take 10-15 minutes a day. Along the way, you'll find review sessions and then at the end, a final exam.
The vocabulary is recycled throughout the book so that you'll see most of the phrases and idioms more than once. This will help make them more memorable.
To get the most bang for your buck, be sure to do the following:
Make a plan to use this book every day, for 200 days. Each lesson takes around 10-15 minutes.
Make sure to do the practice exercises in this book (cover up the answers while you're doing them!)
Use each phrase or idiom in real life as soon as possible.
Don't be nervous about making mistakes. That's how you'll get better at English!
Consider studying with a friend so you can help each other stay motivated.
Use a notebook and write down new words, phrasal verbs, idioms, and expressions that you run across. Review frequently so that they stay fresh in your mind.
Lesson #1: Min-Gyu is Going to Canada
Reading strategy focus: Look at the questions first (see below the story) Think about the key words in each question and what kind of information you'll need to find in the story.
Min-Gyu is having trouble sleeping. He is going to be leaving Korea for the first time the next morning. Actually, that isn't 100% correct. He had gone to Japan when he was in high school with his classmates. But, this would be his first time traveling alone. That's why he's so nervous.
Min-Gyu is flying to Vancouver at 1:30 pm. He will start English classes in a few days. Of course, he doesn't plan to only study. He wants to experience Canadian culture, visit Stanley Park, try Canadian food and maybe skiing in Whistler. He'd love to see the Rocky Mountains too. And hopefully, make some friends from other countries to practice his English with. Maybe even find try online dating with some Canadians!
His parents and brother are going to take him to the airport in a couple of hours. Some of his close friends will be there too. He thinks he'll probably cry, which might be kind of embarrassing. He's twenty years old now, not a child. It will be difficult to say goodbye. He has known these friends his entire life.
Right now, he's checking to make sure he has everything he needs. Passport, phone charger, power converter, Korean snacks, laptop and cord. A book for the plane. A sweater in case it's cold. He's ready to go. His suitcase is very heavy though because he has everything he needs for a year.
His mom says, Min-Gyu. Do you have everything? Are you ready?
He answers, Yes, mom. I've got everything.
His mom responds, "Come have some lunch. I've made your favourite—kimchi stew." His family eats lunch together. Everyone is quiet and not talking that much. They're thinking about Min-Gyu leaving for one year and how much they'll miss each other.
After lunch, his family starts bringing his things to the car. His parents look sad. He feels very sad too but also excited about his new life in Canada. The drive to Incheon airport together, listening to pop songs on the radio. Min-Gyu looks out the window. So many thoughts are going around inside his head.
Finally, they arrive at the airport. Everyone is bustling around, getting his luggage out of the car and taking pictures. He sees his friends who are already there. Min-Gyu gets his ticket at the check-in machine and drops off his luggage. It's time to go through immigration. He quickly hugs everyone goodbye and tries not to cry. He looks back one last time before he goes through the door and waves. He's ready to start his adventure in Canada.
Vocabulary
nervous: Worried or anxious feeling.
a couple of hours: Two hours.
entire life: From birth to the present time. For Min-Gyu, from 0-20 years (he's 20 years old now).
power converter: Something that allows you to use an electronic device in a different country, even if the plug shape/size is different.
suitcase: A kind of bag that people take on a trip or vacation. Square or rectangle in shape.
stew: A kind of food. Like a soup but thicker.
thoughts: Ideas or opinions, inside your mind.
Comprehension Questions
Where is Min-Gyu going? Why?
Who is taking him to the airport?
Has he traveled alone before?
How does Min-Gyu feel today?
Why is his suitcase heavy?
Who does he want to practice English with?
Answers
He's going to Canada to study English.
His parents and brother are taking him to the airport.
No, he's never traveled alone.
He feels sad, excited, and nervous.
His suitcase is heavy because he has many things. He's going to Canada for one year.
He hopes to practice English with some friends from other countries.
Synonym Practice: Think of two other words or phrases that have the same meaning as the vocabulary words from the story. Do NOT look at the definitions again, if possible.
suitcase: _____, _____
nervous: _____, _____
thoughts: _____, _____
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Summarize the Story
Using 1-2 sentences, summarize the story. Include only the main details and key events.
Summary:
New Words
Write down any new words that you learned from this story. Consider writing them in a vocabulary notebook or making some flashcards for further review.
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Let's Talk More
Talk with a friend or classmate about these questions. If you're studying alone, write down 2-3 sentences for each question.
Have you ever been to another country by yourself? What was that experience like?
Would you like to study English in another country? Why or why not?
What do you think are some things that Min-Gyu will miss about Korea?
Have you ever felt really nervous about something you were going to do? What was it?
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Lesson #2: Chill Out
Keith is telling Sam that he wants to go outside.
Keith: Hey, I think I'm going to bail.
Sam: Chill out! You just got here. Why are you leaving?
Keith: I'm tired of playing third wheel with you couch potatoes.
Sam: Come on stay. We'll watch a flick or something.
Keith: Nah, I'm going to roll. I want to catch some rays at the beach.
Sam: You're such a pain in the neck! Why don't we come with you though? I'm tired of sitting around too.
Vocabulary
bail: Leave; depart.
chill out: Relax.
third wheel: Describes a person who is spending time with a couple.
couch potatoes: People who aren't that active, instead preferring to sit on the couch and watch TV or play video games.
a flick: A movie.
roll: Go somewhere.
catch some rays: Go outside in the sun.
a pain in the neck: Describes someone who is annoying or bothersome.
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Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase.
My youngest is such _____.
Let's _____. There are some weird people here.
I don't mind being the _____, depending on the couple.
Let's _____. We need to be there in 15 minutes.
I want to _____ this weekend for sure.
Hey, _____. We don't have to be there for another hour.
Do you want to catch _____ this weekend?
My kids are basically _____ and never want to go outside.
Answers
a pain in the neck
bail
third wheel
roll
catch some rays
chill out
a flick
couch potatoes
Lesson #3: Break Up
Carrie is talking to Keith about breaking up with his boyfriend.
Carrie: Did you break up with Chris yet?
Keith: I was hoping you wouldn't ask me that question! I can't go through with it. I'm worried that he's going to be pissed off at me.
Carrie: You can let him off easily though, right? Be super kind. I know that you don't like hanging around with him.
Keith: It's true, yes. I need to shake things up and finally end it. I'm going to do it right now before I talk myself out of it.
Vocabulary
break up: End a romantic relationship.
go through with: Do something that you have planned in advance.
pissed off: Be angry at someone or about something.
let him off: Release.
hanging around: Spending time with.
shake things up: Make a change.
talk myself out of: Convince yourself not to do something.
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Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase.
I think you should _____ with Tony. He's not a good guy!
Jay is _____ because I made him clean his room.
I have to not _____ asking women out. I just get so nervous
Sid and Jen are _____ together a lot these days. Maybe they'll start dating?
I'm not sure I can _____ the tattoo. It seems so painful.
We need to _____ a bit. Maybe we need to fire one of the low-performers?
I'm not sure you should _____ so easily. He needs some punishment for what he did. You don't always need to be the good guy.
Answers
break up
pissed off
talk myself out of
hanging around
go through with
shake things up
let him off
Lesson #4: Let the Dust Settle
Jerry is talking to Linda about his difficult week at work.
Jerry: Oh wow. I had a rough week at work.
Linda: What happened?
Jerry: Well, I usually like to bury my head in the sand and not pay attention to office gossip but Tim stabbed someone in the back.
Linda: Who?
Jerry: It was his boss.
Linda: Oh wow! Well, let the dust settle. I'm sure they won't be like two peas in a pod but hopefully, they can put it behind them.
Jerry: Tim isn't known for letting bygones be bygones but we'll