EIKEN Grade 5 key terms

A friendly word you say when you meet someone or start a phone call. It is one of the first English greetings learners practice.

A word you say when you leave someone or end a phone call. It shows the conversation is finished and you wish the person well.

Words you say to show you are grateful when someone helps you, gives you something, or is kind to you.

A polite word added when asking for something or making a request. It makes the request sound friendly rather than demanding.

A polite phrase used to get someone's attention, to interrupt, or to say you are sorry for a small mistake such as bumping into someone.

A word you say when you have done something wrong, made a mistake, or feel sad about someone's trouble.

An informal way to say goodbye to someone you expect to meet again, often used with friends, classmates, or coworkers.

The word that a person, place, or thing is called. When you meet someone new, you often ask, "What is your name?"

A person you like and enjoy spending time with, but who is not part of your family. Friends often help each other.

A group of people who are related to each other, such as parents and children, or brothers and sisters living together.

A female parent. She takes care of her children and is part of a family.

A male parent. He takes care of his children and is part of a family.

A person whose job is to help students learn, usually in a school or classroom. Teachers explain lessons and give homework.

A person who goes to school or a class to learn. Students listen to teachers, study, and do homework.

A place where children and young people go to study and learn subjects such as math, science, and English.

The early part of the day, from when the sun rises until around noon. People often say "Good morning" as a greeting.

The part of the day between noon and evening. It comes after morning and before night.

The dark part of the day when the sun is down and most people sleep. It comes after evening.

The day that is happening now, not yesterday or tomorrow. It is used to talk about the present day.

The day after today. When you talk about plans for the next day, you use this word.

The day before today. It is used when talking about something that already happened.

A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and firm white flesh. It is a common food word in beginner English lessons.

A common food made from flour and water, baked in an oven. People often eat it for breakfast or make sandwiches with it.

A clear liquid with no color or taste that people and animals drink. It is necessary for life.

A set of printed pages held together in a cover. People read books for information, study, or pleasure.

To look at written words and understand their meaning. People read books, signs, letters, and messages.

To make letters or words on paper or a screen, usually with a pen or keyboard, to record information or ideas.

To pay attention to sounds or to someone speaking. Listening carefully is an important skill in learning a language.

To notice a sound with your ears, even without trying. It is different from listening, which means paying attention on purpose.

To say words using your voice, especially to another person. People speak on the phone, in class, and in conversations.

A sentence or phrase used to ask for information. In a listening test, you often hear a question and choose the best answer.

A reply to a question, or the correct response to a test item. In listening tasks, you pick the answer that matches what you heard.

A drawing, painting, or photograph. In listening tests, pictures are often used and you choose the one that matches what is said.

A word or symbol such as one, two, three, or 10 that shows how many or which one. Listening tasks often use numbers for times, prices, or counts.

The hour and minute shown on a clock, or the idea of hours passing. Listening questions often ask what time something happens.

A period of 24 hours, or the time when it is light outside. Days of the week are used to talk about schedules.

The amount of money you must pay to buy something. In listening tasks, prices are often given in dollars or yen.

A place where people go to buy things such as food, clothes, or books. It is also called a store.

To get something by paying money for it. People buy food, clothes, and other goods at shops or online.