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Advanced English at the Beach πŸ–οΈ

2025/5/2
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American English With Brent

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Learn 28 essential English words and phrases you can use at the beach! Perfect for English learners who want to sound natural while enjoying the sun, sand, and sea.πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Want me to be your private tutor? https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/8e554316πŸ’™ OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join1. Beach Objects & GearTowel – a cloth you use to dry your body I lay on my towel in the sand.Swimsuit – clothes you wear for swimming She is wearing a blue swimsuit.Flip-flops – light sandals for the beach I wear flip-flops so my feet don’t get hot.Sunscreen – lotion to protect your skin from the sun Don’t forget your sunscreen!Beach umbrella – a big umbrella for shade We sat under the beach umbrella.Cooler – a box that keeps drinks and food cold We brought a cooler with water and snacks.Bucket and shovel – toys for digging in sand The kids played with a bucket and shovel.2. Nature and SurroundingsWaves – the moving water in the ocean The waves were big today!Tide – when the ocean water moves in or out The tide is coming in.Seashell – a hard object found on the beach I found a pink seashell.Sand – tiny rocks on the beach The sand is hot!Palm tree – a tall tree with big leaves There are many palm trees here.Seagull – a white bird near the ocean A seagull stole my chips!3. ActivitiesSwim – to move in the water Let’s go swim in the ocean.Sunbathe – to lie in the sun to get a tan She likes to sunbathe in the morning.Surf – to ride waves on a board He wants to learn to surf.Snorkel – to swim with a mask and look at fish We went snorkeling near the rocks.Build a sandcastle – make a castle with sand They built a big sandcastle.Relax – to rest and feel calm I just want to relax today.Float – to stay on top of the water The baby can float with help.4. Safety and EnvironmentLifeguard – a person who watches swimmers and helps them The lifeguard blew his whistle.Rip current – a strong current that pulls you out Be careful! There’s a rip current.Jellyfish – a sea animal that can sting Watch out for jellyfish.Sunburn – red, painful skin from too much sun He got a bad sunburn yesterday.Red flag – a warning that the water is dangerous There’s a red flag today. No swimming.5. Useful PhrasesCan I swim here? Ask the lifeguard: Can I swim here?Where is the bathroom? Always a good phrase to know!How much is it? If you’re buying food or renting gear, ask: How much is it?