English vocabulary words: lights

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light bulb

English vocabulary words: lights Espresso English

When a light bulb doesn’t work anymore, we say the light bulb has burned out and we need to change it.

lamp

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The top covering part is called a lampshade

chandelier

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Chandeliers are often found in very rich or fancy places

flashlight

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A flashlight is a small, portable, handheld light that is powered by batteries

fire

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The fire is contained inside the fireplace, and smoke goes up and out through the chimney

candle

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Candles are made of wax, and the string that burns is called the wick. When we make the candle start burning, we light the candle.

torch

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sunlight, moonlight

English vocabulary words: lights Espresso English

English vocabulary words: lights Espresso English

headlights, tail lights

English vocabulary words: lights Espresso English

headlights are in the front

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tail lights are in the back

street lights

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Street lights illuminate roads and public places

traffic light

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lighthouse

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A lighthouse helps guide ships to shore safely

spotlight

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The spotlight is used in theater and other performances to draw attention to the main people

dim, bright, blinding

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When the level of light is low, we say the light is dim.

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The opposite of dim light is bright light (strong light).

English vocabulary words: lights Espresso English

When the light is extremely intense, we can say it is blinding.

lighting vs. lightning

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Lighting refers to the illumination of a place.

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Lightning refers to bolts of electricity from the sky during a thunderstorm

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