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Holidays vocabulary — A1

Holiday vocabulary for a beach trip, including sand, sun, sea and a towel, plus relaxing by the pool and going for a swim in summer.

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beach
/bitʃ/
An area of sand or small stones next to the sea where people relax and swim.
Example: The children built sandcastles on the beach all afternoon.
holiday
/ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/
A time when you do not work and often travel somewhere for fun.
Example: We're going to Spain on holiday in July.
swim
/swɪm/
To move through water using your arms and legs.
Example: The children love to swim in the hotel pool.
sea
/si/
The very large area of salt water that covers much of the world.
Example: The sea is warm enough for swimming every morning.
sand
/sænd/
The tiny grains that cover a beach or desert.
Example: The children built a castle out of sand.
sun
/sʌn/
The star that gives us light and heat during the day.
Example: We lay on the beach and felt the warm sun.
pool
/pul/
A small area of water made for swimming.
Example: The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool.
towel
/ˈtaʊəl/
A piece of cloth used to dry yourself.
Example: She spread her towel out on the sand.
relax
/rɪˈlæks/
To rest and stop worrying or working.
Example: We just want to relax by the pool this week.
summer
/ˈsʌmər/
The warmest season of the year.
Example: We always visit the coast in summer.