| table (n.) | a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs | Let's put the food on the table and eat. |
| tablespoon (n.) | a large spoon for measuring food | If you want to eat soup, don't forget to take a tablespoon. |
| taco (n.) | a crispy shell filled with meat or cheese | Let's go eat tacos at the Mexican restaurant. |
| take (v.) | 1. to bring 2. to make a video past: took | 1. Chocolates are the perfect gift to take back home. 2. This is the video we took of our day with the dolphins. |
| take care of (v.) | to look after past: took care of | He feeds the bird and takes care of it. |
| take off (v.) | to remove past: took off | Take the pot off the stove and drain the water. |
| take part (v.) | to be one of those who do something past: took part | Can children take part in the hike? |
| talented (adj.) | having a special and natural ability | She is a talented artist. Her paintings are wonderful. |
| talk (v.) | to speak | We went to the cafe to talk, read and relax. |
| talking (n.) | speaking | It's easy to start talking to them. |
| tall (adj.) | high | The wall was so tall that we couldn't see over it. |
| tandoori | baked or roasted in an Indian oven | You can have Tandoori chicken in a yoghurt, garlic and ginger sauce. |
| tap (v.) | to draw liquid out by making a hole | We tap the rubber trees every year, and sell the rubber to the tire industry. |
| tapestry (n.) | a fabric woven with a coloured picture | I never saw such beautiful tapestries as those in the National Museum. |
| tapper (n.) | a person who taps rubber trees | I am a rubber tapper in the rainforest. |
| taste (v.) | to feel the flavour of food after putting it into the mouth | I can still taste the fresh coffee and warm croissants we ate in Paris. |
| tasty (adj.) | good tasting | If you want to cook tasty food, add lots of spices. |
| taught (v.) | past and past participle of \ul teach , to show how to do something | Diving is taught here. You can get a license in two weeks. |
| taxi (n.) | an automobile that carries people for money | That taxi driver wanted $20 to drive us to the marina. |
| tea (n.) | a drink made from certain kinds of leaves and hot water | People in many countries enjoy drinking tea, for example the British and the Japanese. |
| teacher (n.) | a person whose job is to teach | Our teachers are all very experienced. |
| teeth (n.) | the hard, white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing singular: tooth | The cat has sharp teeth. |
| telephone (n.) | a small device for speaking to a person at another place | Write this down. |
| television (n.) | an electronic device with a screen for displaying television programmes | She watches too much television. She never reads books anymore. |
| tell (v.) | to say in words past: told | My grandfather told me some of the old myths of our people. |
| temperature (n.) | hotness or coldness as measured | Today the temperature in Geneva is extremely cold for March. |
| temple (n.) | a place especially for religious worship | They built beautiful stone temples there and prayed in them. |
| temporary (adj.) | not fixed, likely to be changedfor a limited time only | The situation is temporary. It will soon change. |
| tennis (n.) | a game on a court, where two players hit a ball back and forth over a net | Tennis is a great and exciting game when played properly. |
| tent (n.) | a shelter made of heavy cloth | We ate a romantic dinner in a Bedouin tent. |
| terrace (n.) | an open, paved area next to a building | In the afternoon we had drinks and snacks on the hotel terrace. |
| terrible (adj.) | very bad, horrible | Ivan the Terrible was a cruel Russian Tsar. |
| terrific (adj.) | very good | London is a terrific place to visit, with lots to do. |
| than (conj.) | compared to | Herbal tea is healthier than regular tea. |
| thank (v.) | to say that you feel pleased to receive something | I'm calling to thank you for that lovely book of African folk stories. |
| that (det., conj.) | used to point to some thing that has been spoken about 2. connects between clauses | 1. What is that island called? 2. I hope that you are having fun. |
| theatre (n.) | the art of dramas, plays and live shows | We went to the theatre to see the new play. |
| then (adv.) | next in time | Skiing began in Norway and then moved to the other Scandinavian countries. |
| theory (n.) | ideas used to explain something | The scientists have a theory that the stones fell from outer space. |
| there (adv.) | at that place | People tell me carpets are much cheaper there than in other places. |
| thick (adj.) | wide, having a large size from one side to the other | The castle has thick walls and high towers to protect it. |
| thief (n.) | somebody who steals things, secretly and without right | Stop, thief! That man stole my bag. |
| thin (adj.) | narrow and light in weight, having a small size from one side to the other | One clown is short and fat and the other one is tall and thin. |
| thing (n.) | an act, an object, a subject, a fact | There are many things to do in Istanbul. |
| think (v.) | to use the mind in order to consider, form opinions, decide past: thought | I think I forgot to turn off the lights. |
| thirsty (adj.) | having a need to drink | I had a drink but I'm still thirsty. |
| this (pron.) | used to point at something nearby | This film is about the sinking of a great ship that ran into an iceberg. |
| thrill (n.) | a sudden feeling of excitement | It is a great thrill for me to shake your hand, Mr. President. |
| throne (n.) | the chair used by the king and queen during ceremonies | The king was sitting on his throne when the ambassador came in. |
| through (prep.) | from the beginning to the end | I love walking through the busy city streets. |
| thumb (n.) | the short, thick finger set apart from the other four | Rest the upper half of the chopstick between the base of your thumb and forefinger. |
| Thursday (n.) | the day between Wednesday and Friday | We are open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| ticket (n.) | a piece of paper or card that lets you do a certain thing | I'd like four tickets to the gallery, please. |
| till (prep.) | up to the time of | When the water boils, put in the spaghetti and let it cook till it's soft. |
| time (n.) | 1. a point in the past 2. a period when something is happening | It was a very long time ago. I am having a wonderful time. |
| tiny (adj.) | very small | The Great Barrier Reef is made of many tiny animals called corals. |
| tired (adj.) | needing rest | Are you tired? Would you like to sit down for a while? |
| tobacco (n.) | the dried leaf of a plant used for smoking | Many people all over the world are addicted to tobacco. |
| today (n.) | at the present time, this day | Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey today as it was in the past. |
| together (adv.) | with one another | In Baja the sea, the sun and the desert come together in one beautiful place. |
| tomato (n.) | a round red v egetable | Many fine Italian dishes are made with tomato sauce, garlic and cheese |
| tomorrow (n.) | the day after today | Let's go shopping tomorrow morning. |
| ton (n.) | 1.000 kilograms or about 2.000 pounds | They sell 200 tons of fish a day in that market!. |
| tone (n.) | the quality of a sound | Stop shouting. Speak in a normal tone. I can hear you. |
| tonight (n.) | the night of this day | I'll see you tonight. |
| too (adv.) | 1. more than is allowed or needed 2. also | 1. Don't cook it too much. 2. I wish you were here. I wish I were there too! |
| took (v.) | to need an amount of time present: take | This modern building took five years to build. |
| top (n.) | the highest part | Sitting on top of a high mountain, Machu Picchu is one of the most beautiful and interesting places in Peru. |
| torte (n.) | a rich cake made with eggs, nuts and no flour | Waiter, I'd like a piece of that chocolate torte and a cup of coffee. |
| tortoise (n.) | kind of turtle that usually lives on land, not in water | Suddenly we saw a giant tortoise slowly crossing the road. |
| total (adj.) | whole, complete, entire | What was the total number of shares you sold? |
| touch (v.) | to put a hand on something | Do not attempt to touch the bulls. They are dangerous. |
| touchdown (n.) | the moment of landing in an aeroplane | The flight took an hour from take-off to touchdown. |
| tour (n.) | a trip with visits to interesting places | Tomorrow we are going on a guided tour of Petra. |
| tourism (n.) | the business of providing information for tourists | The Ministry of Tourism has coloured travel posters, and they're free. |
| tourist (n.) | a person who is travelling to visit different places for pleasure | Baja is a popular place for tourists because of its scenery and weather. |
| towards (prep.) | in the direction of | We will walk along the Great Wall, starting from Beijing in the north-east and walking towards the China Sea. |
| tower (n.) | a high building | There are many towers along the wall that were built for protection. |
| town (n.) | an area with people that is larger than a village and smaller than a city | Visit the market in the little town. |
| toy (n.) | a thing that is made for playing with, especially for children | They sell hand-made wooden toys for children of all ages. |
| trade (n.) | buying and selling goods, commerce | They controlled the international trade routes between Rome, China and India. |
| tradition (n.) | a custom or skill that is passed down from one generation to the next | Your tour guide will explain the age-old tradition of chocolate making. |
| traditional (adj.) | old, the same way for a long time | Just remember -- in India it's traditional to eat with your hands. |
| trail (n.) | a path for walking | Tourists like to walk up the famous Inca Trail to the city. |
| train (n.) | two or more connected railroad cars | Most tourists get to Machu Picchu by train. |
| trained (adj.) | having been taught to do something | You will enjoy the tricks performed by trained dolphins. |
| translate (v.) | to give the meaning of something said or written in another language | Could you translate what the guide is saying? I don't understand French. |
| transportation (n.) | ways of moving people and things from one place to another | The cost includes bus transportation to and from the castle. |
| travel (n.) | going from one place to another | If you want fun and travel, choose African Adventures! |
| travel (v.) | to go from one place to another | My aunt loves to travel. Now she's off to Antarctica. |
| treasury (n.) | the place where the money is kept | This is the Treasury, where the king kept all his gold and silver. |
| treat (v.) | to give special pleasure | We will treat you to free tea and cake after the tour. |
| tree (n.) | a large woody plant | In London there are lots of trees and parks in the centre of the city. |
| triangle (n.) | a three-sided shape | Samosas are pastry triangles filled with spiced vegetables or meat. |
| tribe (n.) | a group of people who share their history, customs and language | Builders in the 5th century BC started the Great Wall to keep out tribes that lived north of China. |
| trick (n.) | a joke, something done in order to have fun | The magician did a famous card trick and amazed the audience. |
| trip (n.) | a journey from one place to another | If you are planning a skiing trip, we have a special offer for you. |
| tropical (adj.) | to do with the hot parts of the world | In Baja there are all kinds of tropical fish and other sea life |
| trousers (n.) | long garment for men, worn over the lower part of the body and legs | I bought men's trousers. |
| true (adj.) | correct, not false | It's true. I'm not lying. |
| truly (adv.) | really | This is truly beautiful. |
| trunk (n.) | the long nose of an elephant | The elephant lifted its trunk and sprayed water all over us. |
| truth (n.) | the real facts in a situation | We must find out the truth about who committed this crime. |
| try (v.) | to test | Why don't you try our special mineral soap? It will make your skin soft and clear. |
| Tsar (n.) | the emperor of Russia | The Russian emperor was the tsar. |
| Tuesday (n.) | the day between Monday and Wednesday | The art gallery is closed on Tuesday, so we'll have to go on Monday. |
| tulip (n.) | a large brightly coloured flower grown from a bulb | Tulips are my favourite flowers. They are so bright and colourful. |
| tuna (n.) | a large fish | A tuna fish sandwich always tastes good for lunch. |
| Turkey | a country part in Europe and part in the Middle East | Turkey is a popular country for tourists. |
| Turkish (adj.) | from Turkey | You can enjoy delicious Turkish street food in the market. |
| turn (v.) | to change direction | The road twisted and turned as we climbed higher into the mountains. |
| turn into (v.) | to change into something else | The spirit took one of his sons , turned him into a man and sent him to the earth. |
| twice (adv.) | two times | The market is open twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays. |
| twist (v.) | to wind about or turn around | The road twisted and turned as we climbed higher into the mountains. |
| type (n.) | a group of things with something in common | There are many types of tea in China, such as green or black tea. |