🇬🇧🇪🇸 coal - carbón : English Lesson

Meaning of "coal" ("carbón"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Coal is a black or dark brown rock that is burned as a fuel. It is formed from fossilized plants and is primarily composed of carbon. Coal is used to generate electricity and heat and has been a significant energy source for many years.

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

My science teacher told me coal is made from ancient plants, so I guess it’s just really, really old salad.

My cousin tried to use coal as face paint and ended up looking like a raccoon.

My little brother tried to eat coal, thinking it was chocolate—he learned a very dusty lesson.

I told my mom I wanted diamonds, and she gave me coal, saying, “Be patient—it just needs a few million years.”

I tried to trade coal for candy at school, but apparently, the barter system doesn’t work anymore.

An old woman lifted a sack of coal and showed a small boy the black stones. He dropped a coal into the stove, struck a match, and watched coal glow orange. Coal took away the cold and filled the room with heat. The boy rubbed his hands, smiling at the warm coal and the safe glow.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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