English Part of speech Example Sectio n add (v) Emojis add a bit of colour to our lives. Unit 2 be afraid (v) I’ m afraid you’ve got the wrong house – there isn’t a Mr York here. Unit 2 angry (adj) Do you feel angry when your friend doesn’t answer a message? Unit 2 call back (phr v) She isn’t here now – can you call back later? Unit 2 card (n) Do you send cards for birthdays? Unit 2 communication (n) Communication before the internet was very different. Unit 2 compared (to) (adj) Compared to adults, do young people spend more time on the phone? Unit 2 continue (v) When the line is bad, do you continue a call or hang up? Unit 2 credit (n) I haven’t got any credit on my phone, so I can’t call. Unit 2 culture (n) Now there are emojis showing people and ideas from many different cultures. Unit 2 dedicated (to) (adj) 20% of adults’ time is dedicated to voice communication. Unit 2 detail (n) Ask your partner for more details, for example when and where. Unit 2 dial a number (v phr) You dial a number in the UK, but the person who answers is in India, for example. Unit 2 download a ringtone (v phr) I helped my mum to download a ringtone for her phone! Unit 2 email (n) Mum doesn’t use social media, but she sends lots of emails. Unit 2 emoji (n) People first used emojis in 1999 in Japan. Unit 2 emoticon (n) Most emoticons are pictures of faces that show feelings. Unit 2 engaged / busy (adj) It’s engaged , so I’m going to phone later. Unit 2 face-to-face conversation (n) I think face-to-face conversation is better when there’s a problem. Unit 2 fact file (n) There’s a fact file with information about emojis on page 20. Unit 2 feeling (n) The faces show feelings, such as happy, sad or tired. Unit 2 foreign (adj) This is our survey on using foreign languages online. Unit 2 hang up (phr v) I can’t hear her, so I’m going to hang up and call back later. Unit 2 hardly (adv) I hardly ever play video games, maybe once a month. Unit 2 ignore (v) She isn’t answering – is she ignoring me? Unit 2 important (adj) I sent a message with some important news – have you got it? Unit 2 instant messaging (n) My parents text a lot, but I use instant messaging . Unit 2 international (adj) This international language in pictures is one that everybody can understand. Unit 2 interview (n) The results are from interviews with eight people. Unit 2 introduction (n) Start with an introduction , for example when, where and who, but don’t give details. Unit 2 landline (n) Our landline isn’t working, so we’re all using mobile phones. Unit 2 leave a voicemail (v phr) This is Maddy’s phone – please leave a voicemail . Unit 2 letter (n) I only write letters to my grandparents. Unit 2 line (n) It’s a really bad line – I can’t hear you very well. Unit 2 make it (phr v) I can make it at four, but I’m busy before that. Unit 2 maybe (adv) I can’t come to the park right now, but maybe later, OK? Unit 2 mobile phone (n) Mum sends texts from her mobile phone , but she never goes online. Unit 2 news (n) I’ve got some brilliant news – I scored three goals! Unit 2 plan (n) Have you got any plans for this afternoon? Unit 2 point (v) In this funny picture, the dog is pointing to a sign. Unit 2 pretend (v) Do you pretend that you can’t hear the phone when you don’t want to answer? Unit 2 public place (n) You can’t use a phone in some public places, for example libraries and hospitals. Unit 2 put on speakerphone (v phr) Nan wants to hear you, so I’m putting you on speakerphone . Unit 2 reception (n) Mobile phone reception isn’t always very good in the countryside. Unit 2 report (n) Do a survey and then write a report on it. Unit 2 response (n) My instant message went an hour ago and I’m waiting for Sophie’s response ! Unit 2 ring (v) Her phone’s ringing , but she’s not answering. Unit 2 send a text message (v phr) He doesn’t often send a text message now because he prefers instant messaging. Unit 2 show (v) You can show your feelings with emojis. Unit 2 sign (n) No, you can’t – there’s a ‘No Mobile Phones’ sign . Unit 2 silly (adj) Lucy sends silly emails with lots of funny emoticons. Unit 2 skin (n) Emojis have many different skin colours these days. Unit 2 social media (n) How often do you post messages on social media ? Unit 2 sound (n) Dolphins communicate with a lot of different sounds. Unit 2 speak up (phr v) The line’s bad – can you speak up , please? Unit 2 special (adj) A lab is a special classroom when you learn science. Unit 2 sure (adj) Maybe, but I’m not sure – can I call you later? Unit 2 surprised (adj) I’m surprised because Mum messaged me and she doesn’t usually do that. Unit 2 symbol (n) She uses a lot of symbols, like emoticons and emojis, in her messages. Unit 2 text (v) Who do you text most often and what do you write about? Unit 2 text message (n) We’re going to the cinema, so send me a text message because I can’t chat. Unit 2 top up (phr v) Wait a minute – I need to top up my phone. Unit 2 truly (adv) Emojis are becoming a truly international language. Unit 2 type (n) Playing is another type of dolphin communication. Unit 2 useful (adj) Emojis are useful because they show our feelings, but really they’re a bit of fun. Unit 2 video chat (n) My grandfather used video chat for the first time at New Year. Unit 2 win (v) I can’t come now – I’m playing a game online and I’m winning ! Unit 2