🇬🇧🇨🇳 church - 教会 : English Lesson

Meaning of "church" ("教会"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A church is a special place where people come together to pray, sing, and learn about their faith. It can be a big, fancy building with stained glass windows or a small, cozy place in a neighborhood. People often visit a church on Sundays, for holidays, or for special events like weddings.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My little brother asked if church had a snack break, and now I want to know too.

I thought church was quiet and serious, but then I heard someone snoring during the sermon.

When I was little, I thought the donation basket in church was for snacks, so I threw in a granola bar.

My baby cousin yelled “AMEN!” at the wrong time in church, but honestly, the enthusiasm was impressive.

The church was so old, it remembered when dinosaurs attended services.

Anna walked to the church with her small cat. The church door was open and a bell rang. Inside, people sat in low light and a man at the front read from a church book. Anna lit a candle and heard people sing in the church. After, Anna sat on the church steps and smiled at the sun.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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