American English File – Roommate Rules

Level 3American English File2:17

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

rent/rent/A2
thuê
In this lesson: the money that you pay to stay in a house or apartment
A
after allB1
dẫu sao, rốt cuộc
In this lesson: The reason is
L
leave (s/t) in the fridge
put (s/t) in the fridge and not remove it
password/ˈpæswɜɹd/A1
mật khẩu
In this lesson: a secret word or phrase that you use to log on
lowercase/ˈloʊɚˌkeɪs/A2
chữ thường
In this lesson: small letters, not capital/uppercase letters
W
washing machineA2
máy giặt
In this lesson: a machine that washes clothes
D
dryer/ˈdɹaɪɚ/A2
máy sấy
In this lesson: a machine that dries clothes
E
eco-friendly/ˌiːkəʊ ˈfrendli/B1
thân thiện với môi trường
In this lesson: good for the environment
D
detergents
soap
cupboard/ˈkʌbɚd/A1
tủ đựng chén
In this lesson: a cabinet
H
hot water program
a washing machine cycle that uses hot water
K
keen on
interested in
W
washing line
a rope or string that is used to hang clothes for drying
K
kidnappers
criminals who capture (kidnap) someone
recognize/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/A2
nhận biết
In this lesson: see and know

Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.