face (n.) the front part of the head Use Healing Dead Sea salt soap instead of regular soap for washing body, hands and face.
fact (n.) something that is true The tour guide can tell you some interesting facts about this place. He knows everything about it.
factory (n.) a building where things are made by machine Real chocolate lovers will want to take a tour of the famous Leonidas factory, to see how the chocolate is made.
fairy tale (n.) a story for children about magical people or creatures Children love to read fairy tales because they enjoy stories about magical things.
fall (v.) to go down quickly; to drop past: fell The cup fell on the ground and broke into pieces.
fame (n.) the situation of being known to the public Picasso did not achieve fame for his art until after his death.
family (n.) parents and their children I come from a small family: my parents, my brother and myself.
famous (adj.) very well known Marco Polo was a famous Italian explorer of the 13th century.
fantastic (adj.) wonderful, great The concert was fantastic. I had a wonderful time.
fantasy (n.) a story from a person's imagination, often about things that may not exist My fantasy is that I will win a million dollars in the lottery. I am allowed to dream!
far (adj.) a long way The museum is too far to walk. Let's take a taxi.
farming (n.) the business of growing food and raising animals Farming is important in this country. The fruit and vegetables that farmers grow are sold to other countries.
fascinating (adj.) very interesting This is a fascinating museum. There are so many interesting displays.
fashion (n.) styles and ways of dressing I am interested in fashion. I have always worn the latest clothing styles.
fast (adj.) moving quickly He is a very fast runner. He won the race.
father (n.) the male parent There was a father who had three sons.
fattening (adj.) making fat Ice cream is fattening. If you are on a diet, you shouldn't eat any.
favour (n.) something done out of friendship and not for money I don't like to ask for a favour from someone I don't know well.
favourite (adj.) something liked better than all others I love Italian food. Spaghetti is my favourite.
feast (n.) celebration, a festive meal They served a seven course meal at the wedding. It was a real feast.
February the second month of the year We went skiing during the month of February.
federation (n.) a group of states or countries that work together TheLabour Federation fought for the workers' rights.
fee (n.) money paid to enter The entrance fee to this museum is \'a35.00.
feed (v.) to give food to past: fed He feeds the bird seeds and grains.
feel (v.) to sense, to experience past: felt They claim tea cleans the body of harmful materials and helps sick people feel better.
feeling (n.) a sense, an emotion Everybody has happy and sad feelings.
festival (n.) a holiday or celebration This is a week-long festival. There are many different concerts and shows to see all week.
few (adj.) not many I'd like to get a few more details about that 15-day hike along the Great Wall of China.
fibre (n.) a thin thread of some material The fibre is twisted and woven into thread.
field (n.) piece of land where things are grown Whenever she walked through a field, a huge jungle appeared after her.
fight (v.) to be against something, to struggle past: fought The soldiers had to fight their enemies.
fill (v.) to put in as much as can be held The basket was filled with apples.
film (n.) moving picture that you can see at a cinema or on television This is a film of the story of a special man in Alcatraz.
finally (adv.) at last, after everything We were finally able to relax after the long journey.
find (v.) to discover, to see after looking for something past: found In Sweden and Finland archaeologists found very old skis.
find out (v.) to discover, to learn about past: found out Find out about the prices of leather coats. Ask the sales clerk.
fine (adj.) 1. OK 2. best quality 1. The hike is fine for children over 9 years old. It is fairly easy. 2. These chocolates contain only the finest and freshest ingredients.
finger (n.) any of the long parts at the end of the hand That is a beautiful ring that you are wearing on your finger.
finish (v.) to get to the end, to complete Please finish reading me the story. I want to know how it ends.
Finland a country in northern Europe Finland is one of the Scandinavian countries.
fire (v.) to shoot a gun The soldiers fired the cannon.
firmly (adv.) steadily, securely If you don't hold the stick firmly it will fall out of your hand.
first (adj.) before all others At the end of the path we saw the first building. The rest of the buildings were a little bit further along.
fish (n.) an animal living in water There are so many different types of fish in the ocean.
fishing (n.) catching fish Tourists can go fishing in the sea. Come and try to catch your own dinner!
fit (adj.) healthy and strong How fit do you need to be for this walk? I do not do a lot of exercise.
fix (v.) to take care of, to repair The buildings should be fixed so that people can use them again.
flag (n.) a square piece of cloth with the design and colours used by a nation as its symbol Did you notice the American flag flying outside?
flat (adj.) smooth and level This desert is flat. It has no mountains.
flat (n.) a group of rooms for living in Many families rent flats because houses are too expensive to buy.
flavour (n.) the special taste of a thing Each type of tea has its own flavour. Lemon tea is my favourite.
flight (n.) an aeroplane trip Our flight leaves this evening. We should leave for the airport after dinner.
float (v.) to rest or remain on top of the water Even people who can't swim can float in the Dead Sea without sinking.
flood (v.) to flow in and quickly fill Daylight floods in through the big windows.
floor (n.) the surface of a room where one stands Please wipe your feet before you come into the house. I don't want the floor to get dirty.
Florida a state in the south east of the USA Disneyland is in Florida.
flow (v.) to move along steadily in a stream past: flew The river flows through the city.
flower (n.) the colourful part of the plant where the seeds are This shop has beautiful smelling flowers. The tulips are my favourite.
fly (v.) to move through the air past: flew The bird broke its wing. It could not fly.
focus (v.) to concentrate on the important parts Could you please stop making so much noise? I am trying to focus on the performance.
fold (v.) to bend paper or cloth so that one part is on top of another part I just took the clothes out of the dryer. Could you fold them for me, please?
folk (adj.) of the common people You are going to read a folk story that comes from Zimbabwe, a country in Africa.
follow (v.) to do or behave according to a set of rules or customs All players must follow the rules.
food (n.) something that is eaten Do you like good food ? I know of a delicious restaurant in this area.
foot (n.) the bottom part of the leg on which the body stands I can't walk any further. My feet are really hurting me.
football (n.) a game played by two teams based on kicking a ball into goals Football is my favourite sport. Let's go to the stadium to see a game.
force (v.) to make somebody do something that they do not want to do They were forced to leave their land. They did not have a choice.
forefinger (n.) the finger next to the thumb When we point at something we usually use our forefinger.
forest (n.) a large area of trees Hundreds of trees are cut down every year. Soon the forests will be empty.
forget (v.) to not remember past: forgot Don't forget the tickets. We don't want to miss the concert!
forgive (v.) to stop feeling angry towards someone past: forgave 'I am sorry. Please forgive me.'
fork (n.) a hand held instrument with two or more sharp ends used for lifting food Please eat with a fork.
form (n.) a piece of paper to fill in with information Here is an application form. Please fill it out in pen.
form (v.) to make, to arrange (words) Use these words to form sentences.
formally (adv.) officially, in the right way We can invite people formally to our house, or tell them to come whenever they want.
fortress (n.) a large, strong building made to protect a place against its enemies The original Kremlin was a fortress, built to protect the city.
freely (adv.) easily The latex flows freely from the rubber trees.
French (adj.) from France French wine and French cooking are famous all over the world.
frequency (n.) the number of times which something happens Ask about the frequency of flights. I think that planes fly to New York twice a day.
frequently (adv.) often She goes to the theatre frequently. She sees every new show that is playing.
fresh (adj.) newly made I go to the bakery early in the morning so that I can get fresh bread. I like to buy it while it is still hot.
Friday (n.) the day between Thursday and Saturday Our store is open from Monday to Friday, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
friend (n.) a companion, a person who is liked by another When I have a problem, I usually talk to my best friend.
friendly (adj.) kind and helpful You can relax in the many warm, friendly coffee shops. There are always a lot of people there.
frightening (adj.) scary, causing fear That was the most frightening film I have ever seen! How will I sleep tonight!
frog (n.) a small jumping animal that lives in the water and on land The green frog jumped in the lake.
fruit (n.) the part of a plant or tree which can be eaten Apples and bananas are my favourite kinds of fruit.
fry (v.) to cook in oil in a pan over direct heat Fry the onions till the colour changes. While the onion and garlic are frying, chop the tomatoes.
frying pan (n.) a shallow long-handled pan in which food is fried Put the olive oil into a large frying pan.
full (adj.) filled, holding as much as possible The parking lot is full of cars. There is no more room.
fun (n.) amusement The party was fun. I really enjoyed myself.
funny (adj.) amusing, comical She wrote me a funny letter. It made me laugh a lot.
furniture (n.) large things in a house which can be moved, such as tables and chairs The shop sold fine antique furniture. I saw a beautiful table that I want to buy.
future (adj.) to do with time that will come All future festivals will be just as exciting as this one. You should plan to come next year.