Social English
Words for making friends and connecting with people. Small talk, emotions, opinions, invitations, and social media — feel confident in social settings.
a website where someone writes about their ideas or experiences regularly.
nounsmall pieces of thick paper used for playing games or sending messages.
nouna game for two people played on a board with black and white squares.
nouna game for two people played on a board with 16 pieces each, where you try to trap the other player's king
nouna group of people who meet to do an activity together, or a place where people dance and drink.
nounspecial clothes you wear to look like someone or something else, for fun or a show.
nouna small, sweet cake for one person, often with icing on top.
nouna small flat piece with dots on it, used in a game where you match the dots.
nouna story or situation with strong emotions, problems, or excitement.
nouna sound people make when they are thinking about what to say next.
verba website and app where people share pictures, messages, and news with friends
verbthings you give to someone for free, usually on a special day like a birthday or holiday.
nouna word or phrase with a # symbol in front, used on social media to group posts.
nouna popular phone app for sharing photos and short videos.
proper nouna colored stick that women put on their lips to make them look more attractive
nouna Mexican dish of tortilla chips covered with melted cheese and other toppings.
nouna piece of jewelry worn around the neck, like a chain or string of beads.
nouna recorded show that you can listen to on your phone or computer, usually about a specific topic
nouna piece of wood or metal stuck in the ground, or a message shared online.
nouna beautiful flower that is often red, pink, or white and has a nice smell
nounto move text or pictures up or down on a computer or phone screen.
nounto give or use something together with another person.
nouna sport where two or four players hit a ball over a net with rackets.
nouna popular phone app where people make and watch short videos.
nouna social media website where people post short messages, or the sound birds make.
verba robot that looks like a human, or a type of phone system made by Google
nouna board game for two players where they move pieces around and try to get them off the board first
nouna long piece of cloth or paper with words or pictures on it, used to show information or advertise something.
nouna low, deep sound or voice, or a type of fish that lives in rivers and lakes.
nouna person who plays the bass guitar or a double bass in a band or orchestra.
nouna type of slow, sad music that started in African American communities.
nouna quality that makes someone or something nice and easy to like.
nouna tight necklace worn around the neck, or something that makes it hard to breathe
nounused to say you feel the same way or agree with what someone just said.
nouna makeup product used to draw a line around your eyes
nouna thing that removes unwanted parts from a liquid, gas, or information, or to pass something through this thing.
nounpeople in general, especially from a particular group or place
nouncomfortable shoes without laces that you can easily slip on and off
nouna small piece of jewelry that hangs on a chain around your neck and opens to hold a photo
nouna trickster god from old Norse stories, or a character from movies and comics
nounobjects used by actors in a play or movie, or informal praise for someone's effort
nouna feeling of love or a relationship between two people who love each other
nouna man who is very romantic and tries to make women love him
nouna game where players make words with letter pieces on a board.
nounto break something suddenly with a sharp sound, or to take a quick photo
nouna character from the Harry Potter books, a teacher of magic with a dark and serious personality
nouna strong light that shines on one person or thing so everyone can see it
nouna small musical instrument that you shake or hit with your hand, with metal pieces that make noise.
nouna set of special cards used to tell someone about their future or give advice.
nounsomething that many people are talking about or sharing online at the same time
verba group of three people or things that work or perform together
nounsomething, like a video or news, that spreads very quickly on the internet.
nouna video blog where someone talks about their life or interests online.
nouna strong, clear alcoholic drink made from grains or potatoes.
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