Vocabulary
10 key words for this lesson
FACE
The front part of your head.
I put foundation on my face.
FOREHEAD
The part of your face above your eyes.
A little powder on your forehead.
EYEBROWS
The lines of hair above your eyes.
I use a pencil for my eyebrows.
EYELID
The skin that covers your eye when you close it.
Put eyeshadow on your eyelids.
EYELASHES
The small hairs on the edge of your eyelids.
I need mascara for my eyelashes.
CHEEKS
The sides of your face below your eyes.
Put a little blush on your cheeks.
NOSE
The part of your face you breathe through.
My nose gets shiny in summer.
LIPS
The two soft parts around your mouth: top lip and bottom lip.
Put lip gloss on your bottom lip.
CHIN
The bottom part of your face, below your mouth.
Blend the foundation down to your chin.
SKIN TONE
The natural colour of your skin.
This foundation matches my skin tone.
Phrases
5 phrases and their meanings
Put … on your…
Say where a product goes.
"Put blush on your cheeks." / "Put mascara on your eyelashes."
Apply… to…
A more formal way to say "put on".
"Apply eyeshadow to your eyelids."
Does it match my skin tone?
Ask if a colour is right for your skin.
"Can I test this foundation? Does it match my skin tone?"
Just a little.
Use only a small amount.
"Blush? Just a little, please."
BLEND IN
To mix makeup into the skin so you can't see the edges.
Blend in the foundation with a sponge.
In Action
Hear how these phrases sound in real B2B situations
“Body parts: plural for eyes, eyelashes, eyebrows, cheeks, lips; singular for face, nose, forehead, chin.”
Register
Understand when and how to use each phrase — formal, neutral, or informal
Videos
Watch these terms used in context
Dialogue
Read the dialogue and hover the blue words for definitions
Maria
KiraKira, can you help me with my makeup for the party tonight?
Of course! First, foundation. Does it match your skin tone?
Yes, I think so.
Good. Put it on your face — your forehead, nose and chin — and blend it in.
Now the eyes?
Yes. A gold eyeshadow on your eyelids, and mascara on your eyelashes.
And my eyebrows?
Just a little pencil. Then some blush on your cheeks, and red lipstick on your lips. Done — you look beautiful!
Exercises
Complete all three exercises to see your final score
Matching
Click a word, then click its correct definition.
Click a word on the left, then its definition on the right.
Words
Definitions
Fill in the Blank
Drag the correct words from the word bank to complete each sentence.
Sentence 1
Put mascara on your— — —.
Sentence 2
Put blush on your— — —.
Sentence 3
Put eyeshadow on your— — —.
Sentence 4
I use a pencil for my— — —.
Sentence 5
This foundation matches my skin— — —.
Sentence 6
— — —in the foundation with a sponge.
Tip: Think about the meaning of each word and what makes sense in the sentence.
Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer for each question about the dialogue.
1.Where do you put mascara?
2.What is your "forehead"?
3.What does "blend in" mean?
4.In the dialogue, what colour eyeshadow does Kira use?
5.Why is Maria doing her makeup?