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arrive at somewhere phr əˈraɪv ət ˈsʌmweə

be married to someone phr bi ˈmærid tə ˈsʌmwʌn
be out of order phr bi aʊt əv ˈɔːdə
congratulate someone on somethin phr kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt ˈsʌmwʌn ɒn ˈsʌmθɪŋ
depend on phr v dɪˈpend ɒn
do business phr duː ˈbɪznəs
do someone a favour phr duː ˈsʌmwʌn ə ˈfeɪvə
do the laundry phr duː ðə ˈlɔːndri
do your best phr duː jə best
get on well with phr ɡet ɒn wel wɪð
give up phr v ɡɪv ʌp
have a chat phr hæv ə tʃæt
have a dream phr hæv ə driːm
have a good time phr hæv ə ɡʊd taɪm
have a relationship phr hæv ə rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp
keep in touch phr kiːp ɪn tʌtʃ
make a choice phr meɪk ə tʃɔɪs
make a fortune phr meɪk ə ˈfɔːtʃən
make a profit phr meɪk ə ˈprɒfɪt
make notes phr meɪk nəʊts
take a course phr teɪk ə kɔːs
take an important step phr teɪk ən ɪmˈpɔːtənt step
take charge phr teɪk tʃɑːdʒ
take your time phr teɪk jə taɪm
Corrected pron
əˈraɪv ət ˌsʌmweə
bi ˈmærid tə ˌsʌmwʌn
bi ˌaʊt əv ˈɔːdə
kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt sʌmwʌn ɒn ˌsʌmθɪŋ

duː ˌsʌmwʌn ə ˈfeɪvə

ˌduː ðə ˈlɔːndri
ˌduː jə ˈbest
ˌɡet ɒn ˈwel wɪð
ɡɪv ˈʌp
ˌhæv ə ˈtʃæt
ˌhæv ə ˈdriːm
hæv ə ˌɡʊd ˈtaɪm
ˌhæv ə rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp
ˌkiːp ɪn ˈtʌtʃ
ˌmeɪk ə ˈtʃɔɪs
ˌmeɪk ə ˈfɔːtʃən
ˌmeɪk ə ˈprɒfɪt
meɪk ˈnəʊts
ˌteɪk ə ˈkɔːs
teɪk ən ɪmˈpɔːtənt ˌstep
teɪk ˈtʃɑːdʒ
ˌteɪk jə ˈtaɪm
Definition
to reach a planned destination
to have a husband or a wife
if a machine or piece of equipment is out of order, it is not working
to tell someone that you are happy because they have achieved something or
if something depends on something else, it is directly affected or decided by tha
the activity of making money by producing or buying and selling goods, or provid
to help someone with a task, job etc. and not expect anything in return for it
wash clothes, sheets etc, usually in a machine
to try as hard as you can to do something
if people get on well with each other, they have a friendly relationship with eac
to stop doing something, especially something that you do regularly
to talk in a friendly informal way with someone, especially about things that are
to have a series of thoughts, images, and feelings that you experience when you
to have a lot of fun or enjoyable experiences
the way in which two people or groups feel about each other and behave towar
to keep in close contact, see, talk to, or write to another person often
if you make a choice, you decide to pick or choose between one or several thing
to gain a lot of money through working in a job
money that you gain by selling things or doing business, after your costs have b
write something down to remember it or remind you of something you have to
to do a series of lessons in a particular subject
to perform an action that will help you achieve something you want
to assume control or responsibility for what will happen in a situation
to do something slowly or carefully without hurrying
Example GSE Unit/Lesson Topic
We arrived at the wedding late because there was a lot of traffic. / Lead-in n/a
My grandfather has been married to my grandmother for sixty years. 37 Lead-in n/a
Sorry, the toilets in this building are out of order. 54 Lead-in n/a
Sara's teacher congratulated her on her exam results. 65 Lead-in n/a
Choosing the right bike depends on what you want to use it for. / Lead-in n/a
Students on the course learn about all aspects of doing business. / Lead-in n/a
Could you do me a favour and take my car to the garage? / Lead-in n/a
Jim did the laundry and then hung the clothes to dry in the garden. / Lead-in n/a
As long as you do your best at school, your parents will be happy. / Lead-in n/a
I’ve always got on well with Henry. / Lead-in n/a
She gave up her job and started writing poetry instead. 35 Lead-in n/a
Mary was at the dinner table, having a chat with her cousin. / Lead-in n/a
I had a dream about winning the lottery last night. / Lead-in n/a
Jun-Soo had a good time at the party – he stayed until three in the mo / Lead-in n/a
You have quite a good relationship with your parents, don't you? / Lead-in n/a
Messaging apps enable people to keep in close contact at all times. / Lead-in n/a
Voters have to make a choice between three main political parties. / Lead-in n/a
He made a fortune selling property in Spain. / Lead-in n/a
Supermarkets can make huge profits of they sell cheap goods quickly. / Lead-in n/a
I make notes in university lectures on my laptop. / Lead-in n/a
When he retired, he took a course in French architecture. / Lead-in n/a
Germain took an important step towards becoming a doctor when he p / Lead-in n/a
Kaya took charge of her travel plans and booked a flight to Florida. 55 Lead-in n/a
They took their time over lunch, enjoying the meal in the sunshine. 55 Lead-in n/a
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Vocabulary Part of speech Pronunciation Corrected pron
adventurous adj ədˈventʃərəs
ambitious adj æmˈbɪʃəs
argumentative adj ˌɑːɡjəˈmentətɪv
cheerful adj ˈtʃɪəfəl
curious adj ˈkjʊəriəs
outgoing adj ˌaʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ
rebellious adj rɪˈbeljəs
stubborn adj ˈstʌbən
adventurous adj ədˈventʃərəs
ambitious adj æmˈbɪʃəs
artistic adj ɑːˈtɪstɪk
cheerful adj ˈtʃɪəfəl
emotional adj ɪˈməʊʃənəl
experienced adj ɪkˈspɪəriənst
generous adj ˈdʒenərəs
helpful adj ˈhelpfəl
hopeful adj ˈhəʊpfəl
likeable adj ˈlaɪkəbəl
musical adj ˈmjuːzɪkəl
optimistic adj ˌɒptəmɪstɪk ˌɒptəˈmɪstɪk
pessimistic adj ˌpesəˈmɪstɪk
practical adj ˈpræktɪkəl
realistic adj rɪəˈlɪstɪk
relaxed adj rɪˈlækst
reliable adj rɪˈlaɪəbəl
talented adj ˈtæləntɪd
thoughtful adj ˈθɔːtfəl
bring back memories phr brɪŋ bæk ˈmeməriz ˌbrɪŋ bæk ˈmeməriz
childhood memories phr ˈtʃaɪldhʊd ˈmeməriz ˌtʃaɪldhʊd ˈmeməriz
have a good memory phr hæv ə ɡʊd ˈmeməri hæv ə ˌɡʊd ˈmeməri
learn things by heart phr lɜːn θɪŋz baɪ 'hɑːt ˌlɜːn θɪŋz baɪ 'hɑːt
long-term memory phr ˌlɒŋ ˈtɜːm ˈmeməri ˌlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmeməri
perfect recall phr ˈpɜːfɪkt rɪˈkɔːl ˌpɜːfɪkt rɪˈkɔːl
remember every detail phr rɪˈmembə ˈevri ˈdiːteɪlrɪˌmembə evri ˈdiːteɪl
short-term memory phr ˌʃɔːt ˈtɜːm ˈmeməri ˌʃɔːt tɜːm ˈmeməri
go in one ear and out the phr ɡəʊ ɪn wʌn ɪə ənd aʊtɡəʊ ˌɪn wʌn ɪə ənd aʊ
memory plays tricks on y phr ˈmeməri pleɪz trɪks ɒnˌmeməri pleɪz ˈtrɪks ɒn
on the tip of your tongue phr ɒn ðə tɪp əv jə tʌŋ ɒn ðə ˈtɪp əv jə ˌtʌŋ
refresh somebody's memophr rɪˈfreʃ ˈsʌmbɒdiz ˈmemrɪˌfreʃ sʌmbɒdiz ˈmemə
ring a bell phr rɪŋ ə bel ˌrɪŋ ə ˈbel
slip my mind phr slɪp maɪ maɪnd ˌslɪp maɪ ˈmaɪnd
fed up of phr fed ʌp əv ˌfed ˈʌp əv
fond of phr fɒnd əv ˈfɒnd əv
nervous about phr ˈnɜːvəs əˈbaʊt ˈnɜːvəs əˌbaʊt
not keen on phr nɒt kiːn ɒn nɒt ˈkiːn ɒn
passionate about phr ˈpæʃənət əˈbaʊt ˈpæʃənət əˌbaʊt
really into phr ˈrɪəli ˈɪntə ˈrɪəli ˌɪntə
terrified of phr ˈterɪfaɪd əv
thrilled by phr θrɪld baɪ ˈθrɪld baɪ
Definition
not afraid of taking risks or trying new things
determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.
someone who is argumentative often argues or likes arguing
happy, or behaving in a way that shows you are happy
wanting to know about something
someone who is outgoing likes to meet and talk to new people
deliberately not obeying people in authority or rules of behaviour
determined not to change your mind, even when people think you are being un
not afraid of taking risks or trying new things
determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.
relating to art or culture
happy, or behaving in a way that shows you are happy
relating to your feelings or how you control them
possessing skills or knowledge because you have done something often or for a
someone who is generous is willing to give money, spend time etc, in order to h
providing useful help in making a situation better or easier
believing that what you hope for is likely to happen
likable people are nice and easy to like
relating to music or consisting of music
believing that good things will happen in the future
expecting that bad things will happen in the future or that something will have a
good at repairing or making things
judging and dealing with situations in a practical way according to what is actu
feeling calm, comfortable, and not worried or annoyed
someone that is reliable can be trusted or depended on
having a natural ability to do something well
always thinking of the things you can do to make people happy or comfortable
something that makes you think of an event, person, etc. from the past
things you can remember from when you were very young
be generally able to remember things well
to learn things in such a way that you can repeat them from memory
able to remember things for an extended period of time
able to remember things exactly as they are, without making mistakes
able to remember every small part and moment of something
able to remember things from a few moments ago
forget something as soon as you have heard it
if your memory plays tricks on you, you feel confused and not sure about what
really want to say something, but then decide not to
make someone remember something
be reminded of something, without remembering exactly what it is
forget something
not want to do something anymore
like something
worried about doing something
not like something
love something
like something a lot
really frightened by something
very excited about something
Example GSE Unit/Lesson
Jason's very adventurous – he's travelled around the world on his own 71 1A
My sister is ambitious and wants to own her own company one day. 62 1A
The argumentative lawyer won the court case. 80 1A
Sarah's cheerful today. She won't stop smiling! 65 1A
Curious children ask questions about everything. 63 1A
Outgoing people like parties and meeting new people. 64 1A
He's so rebellious - he never does what his parents tell him. 77 1A
Can you stop being stubborn and accept that I'm right? 72 1A
It's good to be adventurous and try new things. 71 1A VB
Martin's plan to build his own house is very ambitious. 62 1A VB
Leila's really artistic. She paints, draws and sings in a band. 59 1A VB
What a cheerful little baby. She seems very happy. 65 1A VB
I was very emotional when my sister left to live in Australia. 60 1A VB
She's an experienced pilot – she's been flying planes for 20 years. 59 1A VB
It was really generous of my uncle to pay for our concert tickets. 60 1A VB
It's helpful when my housemate gives me a lift to work. 45 1A VB
I'm hopeful that I'll finish this project by Friday afternoon. 61 1A VB
Kai's such a likeable guy. All his friends love him! 74 1A VB
I'd like to be more musical. I can't sing or play any instruments. 61 1A VB
My mum's an optimistic person who sees the good in every situation. 61 1A VB
It's not going to rain when we go to the beach. Stop being so pessimisti 71 1A VB
Elaine's so practical – she fixed my bike when it broke last week. 62 1A VB
It's important to be realistic and choose a new car we can afford. 67 1A VB
I always feel relaxed when I listen to classical music. 58 1A VB
Pavel's such a reliable colleague. He always does what he says he's goin 59 1A VB
My cousin's a really talented footballer. He plays for the national team. 61 1A VB
Thank you so much for the flowers. It was so thoughtful of you. 65 1A VB
The smell of apple pie brings back memories of my grandmother. / 1B
My happiest childhood memories are of playing at the beach. / 1B
You have a good memory for people's birthdays and phone numbers. / 1B
I try to learn new French vocabulary by heart after each class. / 1B
My dad's long-term memory isn't as good as it used to be. / 1B
Sharmila's got perfect recall. She remembers exactly what she was doin / 1B
I remember every detail of my wedding day. / 1B
Her short-term memory is awful. She can't remember what she had for / 1B
Anything I tell my son goes in one ear and out the other. / 1B VB
You were definitely at the picnic last week. Your memory is playing trick / 1B VB
Oh, what's it called again? It's on the tip of my tongue, but I can't rem / 1B VB
I’ll get back to you after I refresh my memory of the project details. / 1B VB
His name rings a bell, but I'm not sure where from. / 1B VB
I wanted to buy milk at the supermarket, but it slipped my mind. / 1B VB
She's fed up of studying for her exams – she just wants them to be ove / 1C
I was fond of my History teacher at school. He was a really nice man. / 1C
My best friend is nervous about taking her driving test next week. / 1C
I'm not keen on carrots. I prefer peas, or other vegetables. / 1C
Oliver's passionate about salsa dancing. He takes classes four times a w / 1C
We’re really into water sports, like windsurfing and diving. / 1C
Alice is terrified of spiders. She leaves the room if she sees one! / 1C
They were thrilled when a new restaurant opened in their village. / 1C
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Vocabulary Part of speech Pronunciation Corrected pron
analyse v ˈænəlaɪz
findings n pl ˈfaɪndɪŋz
predict v prɪˈdɪkt
remotely adv rɪˈməʊtli
researcher n rɪˈsɜːtʃə
smart adj smɑːt
tech industry n tek ˈɪndəstri ˈtek ˌɪndəstri
virtual reality n ˈvɜːtʃuəl riˈæləti ˌvɜːtʃuəl riˈæləti
analyse v ˈænəlaɪz
analysis n əˈnælɪsɪs
analyst n ˈænəlɪst
analytical adj ˌænəlˈɪtɪkəl
analytically adv ˌænəlˈɪtɪkli
predict v prɪˈdɪkt
predictable adj prɪˈdɪktəbəl
predictably adv prɪˈdɪktəbəli
prediction n prɪˈdɪkʃən
remote adj rɪˈməʊt
remotely adv rɪˈməʊtli
research v rɪˈsɜːtʃ
research n rɪˈsɜːtʃ ˈrɪsɜːtʃ
researcher n rɪˈsɜːtʃə
science n ˈsaɪəns
scientific adj ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk
scientifically adv ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkli
scientist n ˈsaɪəntɪst
virtual adj ˈvɜːtʃuəl
virtually adv ˈvɜːtʃuəli
coastline n ˈkəʊstlaɪn
deserted adj dɪˈzɜːtɪd
open space n ˈəʊpən speɪs ˌəʊpən ˈspeɪs
river bank n ˈrɪvə bæŋk ˈrɪvə ˌbæŋk
scenery n ˈsiːnəri
sunlight n ˈsʌnlaɪt
track n træk
woodland n ˈwʊdlənd
exhausting adj ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ
harsh adj hɑːʃ
modest adj ˈmɒdɪst
ordinary adj ˈɔːdənəri
rewarding adj rɪˈwɔːdɪŋ
tedious adj ˈtiːdiəs
unique adj juːˈniːk
astonishing adj əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ
finest adj ˈfaɪnɪst
incredible adj ɪnˈkredəbəl
magnificent adj mæɡˈnɪfəsənt
mighty adj ˈmaɪti
precious adj ˈpreʃəs
Definition
examine or think about something carefully, in order to understand it
information that someone has discovered as a result of their study, work etc.
say that something will happen, before it happens
from far away
someone who studies a subject in detail in order to discover new facts or test n
controlled by computers and designed to react in a suitable way depending on a
businesses that produce technology or provide technology-based services
an environment produced by a computer that looks and seems real to the person
examine or think about something carefully, in order to understand it
a careful examination of something in order to understand it better
someone whose job is to think about something carefully in order to understand i
thinking about things in a detailed and intelligent way, so that you can examine
thinking about things in a detailed and intelligent way, so that you can examine
say that something will happen, before it happens
if something or someone is predictable, you know what will happen or what the
if something or someone is predictable, you know what will happen or what the
a statement about what you think is going to happen, or the act of making this
far from towns or other places where people live, isolated
from far away
to seriously study a subject in order to discover new facts or test new idea
the serious study of a subject in order to discover new facts or test new idea
someone who studies a subject in detail in order to discover new facts or test n
knowledge about the world, especially based on examining, testing, and proving
about or relating to science, or using its methods
about or relating to science, or using its methods
someone who works or is trained in science
made, done, seen etc. on the Internet or on a computer, rather than in the real
made, done, seen etc. on the Internet or on a computer, rather than in the real
the land on the edge of the coast, especially the shape of this land as seen from
empty and quiet because no people are there
an area of land that is empty or without buildings
the areas of land on either side of a river
the natural features of a particular part of a country that you can see, such as m
natural light that comes from the sun
a narrow path or road with a rough surface, especially one made by people or
an area of land covered with trees
making you feel extremely tired
harsh conditions are difficult to live in and very uncomfortable
not very great, big, or expensive
average, common, or usual, not different or special
making you feel happy and satisfied because you feel you are doing something
something that is tedious continues for a long time and is not interesting
unusually good and special
so surprising that it is difficult to believe
the best or of the highest standard
extremely good, large, or great
very good or beautiful, and very impressive
very strong and powerful, or very big and impressive
something that is precious is valuable and important and should not be wasted
Example GSE Unit/Lesson
She analysed the survey results and sent them to her boss. 63 2A
The scientists' findings showed an increase in the local elephant populat 63 2A
I predict that Brazil will win the next World Cup. 63 2A
Andrew goes to his office on Monday and works remotely the rest of t 66 2A
That researcher studies volcanoes at the national university. 61 2A
Smart technology now controls everything from cars to refrigerators. 59 2A
Manchester is one of the centres of the UK tech industry. / 2A
This virtual reality headset makes you feel like you're in a forest! 78 2A
I'll analyse the sales figures tomorrow and let you know the results. 63 2A VB
An analysis of the blood sample showed the animal was healthy. 56 2A VB
She's a business analyst who works with tech companies. 66 2A VB
Jun Soo is so analytical – he can solve any maths problem you give him. 71 2A VB
Let's think about this analytically. What's the best way to do the exper 71 2A VB
I wish I could predict the future. 63 2A VB
Tracy is so predictable. She has the same coffee, at the same time, ever 72 2A VB
Predictably, the bus didn't come this morning, so as usual I was late for 72 2A VB
I don't believe his prediction that we'll all use flying cars in 10 years' ti 65 2A VB
They live in a remote village in the French countryside. 66 2A VB
My boss allows us to work remotely most of the time. 66 2A VB
I'm currently researching which university to apply for next year. 61 2A VB
The biologist's research into trees had some surprising results. 57 2A VB
Oscar is a digital researcher. He analyses computer data for a large co 61 2A VB
We study three types of science at college – physics, chemistry and biol 54 2A VB
The scientific data clearly demonstrates that we are damaging our plan 55 2A VB
The results show scientifically that drinking water is good for your body 73 2A VB
She was a great scientist, whose research into malaria saved many lives 35 2A VB
My university's virtual classroom is a great place to meet other student 66 2A VB
Most international work meetings are done virtually these days. 70 2A VB
This coastline is one of the most beautiful parts of the country. 61 2B
The building was deserted after all the workers went home. 72 2B
The open space at the edge of the city had spectacular views of the mo / 2B
They sat on the river bank, watching ducks swim in the water. 59 2B
The scenery near where I live is really pretty. 60 2B
As the sunlight came through the trees, they saw a deer in the distance 62 2B
The small track behind Jason's house leads to the local park. 62 2B
The woodland in Germany's Black forest is home to many wild animals. 62 2B
Getting up at five every day to go to work is exhausting! 71 2C
The harsh snow and winds of the Arctic region mean it is difficult there. 75 2C
My grandfather's modest house had just two rooms, a kitchen and a liv 70 2C
I like the ordinary things in life, like a cup of coffee in the morning. 60 2C
Rita loves being a teacher – she says it's a very rewarding job. 66 2C
That football match was so tedious. I thought it would never end! 75 2C
The Saami people of Norway have a unique culture, traditions and lang 60 2C
The beauty of the pyramids is astonishing. You have to see them to belie 71 2D
Cars, food, clothes – he likes the finest things money can buy. 63 2D
The view from the top of the building was absolutely incredible. 60 2D
Buckingham Palace is one of the most magnificent homes in the UK. 68 2D
These mighty walls protected the city from enemies for centuries. 74 2D
The most precious thing I own is a ring which my grandmother gave me 62 2D
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Vocabulary Part of speech Pronunciation Corrected pron
act n ækt
atmosphere n ˈætməsfɪə
attend v əˈtend
attract v əˈtrækt
festival-goer n ˈfestəvəlˈɡəʊə ˈfestəvəlˌɡəʊə
line-up n ˈlaɪnʌp
organiser n ˈɔːgənaɪzə
venue n ˈvenjuː
carbon emissions n ˈkɑːbən ɪˈmɪʃənz ˈkɑːbən ɪˌmɪʃənz
carbon footprint n ˈkɑːbən ˈfʊtˌprɪnt ˌkɑːbən ˈfʊtprɪnt
clean-up n ˈkliːnʌp
(natural) resources n (ˈnætʃərəl) rɪˈzɔːsɪz (ˌnætʃərəl) rɪˈzɔːsɪz
recycling n riːˈsaɪklɪŋ
renewable adj rɪˈnjuːəbəl
solar power n ˈsəʊlə ˈpaʊə ˌsəʊlə kʌm ʌp wɪðpaʊ
sustainable adj səˈsteɪnəbəl
carry on phr v ˈkæri ɒn ˌkæri ˈɒn
come up with phr v kʌm ʌp wɪð kʌm ˈʌp wɪð
end up phr v end ʌp end ˈʌp
fall back on phr v fɔːl bæk ɒn fɔːl ˈbæk ɒn
live up to something phr v lɪv ʌp tuː ˈsʌmθɪŋ lɪv ˈʌp tuː ˌsʌmθɪŋ
mess up phr v mes ʌp ˈmes ʌp
put somebody off phr v pʊt ˈsʌmbɒdi ɒf pʊt ˌsʌmbɒdi ˈɒf
put up with phr v pʊt ʌp wɪð pʊt ˈʌp wɪð
bring up phr v brɪŋ ʌp brɪŋ ˈʌp
come across phr v kʌm əˈkrɒs
come back phr v kʌm bæk kʌm ˈbæk
get across phr v ɡet əˈkrɒs
move on phr v muːv ɒn muːv ˈɒn
point out phr v pɔɪnt aʊt pɔɪnt ˈaʊt
speak up phr v spiːk ʌp spiːk ˈʌp
spell out phr v spel aʊt spel ˈaʊt
based v beɪst
cast n kɑːst
costume n ˈkɒstjʊm
ending n ˈendɪŋ
scene n siːn
set v set
soundtrack n ˈsaʊndtræk
subtitles n ˈsʌbˌtaɪtlz
twist n twɪst
Definition
a short performance on stage or television by someone who plays music or tells
the feeling that an event or place gives you
to go to an event such as a meeting or a class
to make someone interested in something, or make them want to take part in
someone who takes part or attends performances of films, plays, pieces of music
a group of people, especially performers, who have agreed to be involved in an
someone whose work involves planning and arranging events, activities, work et
a place where an organized meeting, concert etc takes place
a chemical substance that exists in an impure form as coal, petrol etc, sent into t
the effect that a person’s or organisation’s activities have on the environment
a process by which you get rid of dirt or waste from a place
something such as useful land, or minerals such as oil or coal, that exists in a c
the process of treating used objects or materials so that they can be used again
renewable energy replaces itself naturally, or is easily replaced because there is a
using the sun’s light and heat as an energy source
able to continue without causing damage to the environment
to continue doing something
to think of an idea, answer etc
to be in a particular situation, state, or place after a series of events, especially
to use something or depend on someone’s help when dealing with a difficult situ
if something or someone lives up to a particular standard or promise, they do a
to spoil or ruin something, especially something important or something that ha
to make it difficult for someone to pay attention to what they are doing by talki
to accept an unpleasant situation or person without complaining
to mention a subject or start to talk about it
if someone comes across in a particular way, they seem to have particular qualit
to return to a particular topic, place, person etc
to succeed in communicating an idea or piece of information to someone
to start talking about a new subject in a discussion, book etc
to tell someone something that they did not already know or had not thought a
to ask someone to speak louder
to explain something clearly and in detail
to use a story, a fact, etc. as the point from which a film, series etc is developed
the people who act particular parts in a play, film etc
a set of clothes worn by an actor or by someone to make them look like somethi
the way that a story, film, activity etc finishes
part of a play during which there is no change in time or place
if a film, play, story etc is set in a particular place or period, the action takes pla
the recorded music from a film
words that translate what is said in a film into a different language and appear
an unexpected feature or change in a situation or series of events
Example GSE Unit/Lesson
The world music acts were my favourite part of the festival. 70 3A
The atmosphere at the meeting was very tense. 58 3A
Benjamin attends a graphic design class on Wednesday evenings. 55 3A
The film festival attracts thousands of visitors every August. 59 3A
The festival-goers set up their tents in a field next to the main stage. / 3A
Have you seen the line-up for XFest this year? It's amazing! 73 3A
Sonia's an events organiser. She's planning a wedding at the moment. 65 3A
They arrived at the venue late and missed their favourite singer. 55 3A
Our company will be greener if we reduce our carbon emissions. / 3A VB
Your carbon footprint is smaller if you take trains rather than fly to plac 79 3A VB
Shall we join the 'plastic-free' beach clean-up this weekend? 59 3A VB
Australia's natural resources include coal, gold and diamonds. 63 3A VB
My city has an excellent recycling programme. 60 3A VB
The ocean, wind and sun are all sources of renewable energy. 61 3A VB
China is the world's biggest producer of solar power. / 3A VB
Cycling is a highly sustainable form of transport. 61 3A VB
You carry on with your work and I'll make dinner tonight. 57 3B
He came up with a great plan for his flatmate's surprise birthday party. 67 3B
Lars ended up lost after he took the wrong bus at the airport. 68 3B
It's good you have your old job to fall back on if this one doesn't work o / 3B
I hope this play lives up to the reviews. They all say it's brilliant. 67 3B
Cara was very nervous and messed up two questions on the exam. 67 3B
It really puts me off when people talk through a film at the cinema. 69 3B
I don't know how he puts up with his older sister – she's so annoying! 58 3B
Max tried to bring up his holiday plans, but she didn't want to talk abo 66 3B VB
She comes across as confident, but she's actually quite shy. 67 3B VB
We'll come back to the sales figures after a short lunch break. 65 3B VB
They got their message across well and nobody had any questions. 66 3B VB
Let's move on to the next part of the plan, which is planting trees in the 55 3B VB
My aunt pointed out that I hadn't tried any of her chocolate cake yet. 57 3B VB
Could you speak up, Pablo? I can't hear you very well. 59 3B VB
He didn't have to spell out that the restaurant is closed. I can see that f 66 3B VB
The TV series A Suitable Boy is based on a famous Indian novel. / 3C
The cast of the play were all really good actors. 62 3C
I loved the costumes in the film – they were so colourful and bright! 61 3C
The ending of the film was so sad that Keiko couldn’t stop crying. 59 3C
The play's last scene was very long. I was a bit bored by the end. 60 3C
Set in Russia, the film tells the story of a young woman looking for love. 68 3C
The film's soundtrack is mostly samba and salsa music. 67 3C
It's sometimes hard to watch a film and read subtitles at the same time 67 3C
The twist at the end of the novel was quite shocking. I wasn't expecting i 74 3C
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festivals 32
festivals 32
festivals 32
festivals 32
festivals 32
festivals 32
festivals 32
festivals 32
the environment 137
the environment 137
the environment 137
the environment 137
the environment 137
the environment 137
the environment 137
the environment 137
phrasal verbs: performing 35
phrasal verbs: performing 35
phrasal verbs: performing 35
phrasal verbs: performing 35
phrasal verbs: performing 35
phrasal verbs: performing 35
phrasal verbs: performing 35
phrasal verbs: performing 35
phrasal verbs: communicatio 138
phrasal verbs: communicatio 138
phrasal verbs: communicatio 138
phrasal verbs: communicatio 138
phrasal verbs: communicatio 138
phrasal verbs: communicatio 138
phrasal verbs: communicatio 138
phrasal verbs: communicatio 138
film and TV 38
film and TV 38
film and TV 38
film and TV 38
film and TV 38
film and TV 38
film and TV 38
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Vocabulary Part of speech Pronunciation Corrected pron
cut down on phr kʌt daʊn ɒn kʌt ˈdaʊn ɒn
do a regular workout phr duː ə ˈreɡjələ ˈwɜːkaʊt duː ə ˌreɡjələ ˈwɜːkaʊt
do a sedentary job phr duː ə ˈsedəntəri dʒɒb duː ə ˌsedəntəri ˈdʒɒb
expand your horizons phr ɪkˈspænd jɔː həˈraɪzənz ɪkˌspænd jɔː həˈraɪzənz
keep mentally active phr kiːp ˈmentliː ˈæktɪv kiːp ˌmentliː ˈæktɪv
keep up my progress phr kiːp ʌp maɪ ˈprəʊɡres ˌkiːp ʌp maɪ ˈprəʊɡres
stay in shape phr steɪ ɪn ʃeɪp ˌsteɪ ɪn ˈʃeɪp
transform my lifestyle phr trænsˈfɔːm maɪ ˈlaɪfstaɪl trænsˈfɔːm maɪ ˌlaɪfstaɪl
vary my diet phr ˈveəri maɪ ˈdaɪət ˌveəri maɪ ˈdaɪət
work long hours phr wɜːk lɒŋ aʊəz wɜːk ˌlɒŋ ˈaʊəz
allergy n ˈælədʒiːz
antibiotics n ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪks
asthma n ˈæsmə
first aid n fɜːst eɪd fɜːst ˈeɪd
food poisoning n fuːd ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ ˈfuːd ˌpɔɪzənɪŋ
medication n ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən
run-down adj rʌn daʊn rʌn ˈdaʊn
vaccine n ˈvæksiːn
oversleep v ˌəʊvəˈsliːp
heavy sleeper n ˈhevi ˈsliːpə ˌhevi ˈsliːpə
have a lie-in phr həv ə laɪ ɪn həv ə ˈlaɪ ɪn
drop off phr v drɒp ɒf drɒp ˈɒf
insomniac n ɪnˈsɒmniæk
nap n næp
deep sleep phr diːp sliːp ˈdiːp sliːp
nightmare n ˈnaɪtmeə
snore v snɔː
exhausted adj ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd
keep someone awake phr kiːp ˈsʌmwʌn əˈweɪk kiːp ˌsʌmwʌn əˈweɪk
aerobic adj eəˈrəʊbɪk
flexibility n ˌfleksəbɪləti ˌfleksəˈbɪləti
high-impact adj haɪ ˈɪmpækt ˈhaɪ ˌɪmpækt
low-impact adj ləʊ ˈɪmpækt ˈləʊ ˌɪmpækt
moderate exercise phr ˈmɒdərət ˈeksəsaɪz ˈmɒdərət ˌeksəsaɪz
stamina n ˈstæmənə
strength n streŋθ
vigorous exercise phr ˈvɪɡərəs ˈeksəsaɪz ˈvɪɡərəs ˌeksəsaɪz
benefit n benəfɪt ˈbenəfɪt
challenge n ˈtʃæləndʒ
confidence n ˈkɒnfɪdəns
discipline n ˈdɪsɪplɪn
encouragement n ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt
habit n hæbɪt ˈhæbɪt
incentive n ɪnˈsentɪv
motivation n ˌməʊtəˈveɪʃən
teamwork n ˈtiːmwɜːk
be time to phr biː taɪm tuː biː ˈtaɪm tuː
future is under threat phr ˈfjuːtʃə ɪz ˈʌndə θret ˈfjuːtʃə ɪz ʌndə ˌθret
just in time phr dʒəst ɪn taɪm ˌdʒəst ɪn ˈtaɪm
not a moment too soon phr nɒt ə ˈməʊmənt tuː suː nɒt ə ˈməʊmənt tuː ˌsuː
time is running out phr taɪm ɪz ˈrʌnɪŋ aʊt ˌtaɪm ɪz rʌnɪŋ ˈaʊt
window of opportunity phr ˈwɪndəʊ əv ˌɒpəˈtjuːnətiˌwɪndəʊ əv ɒpəˈtjuːnəti
Definition
eat, drink, or use less of something, especially in order to improve your health
the habit of taking physical exercise, especially as training for a sport or in a gym
spend a lot of time at work sitting down, not moving very much
increase the range of your knowledge, understanding, or experience
maintain the strength and power of your brain through challenging activities
maintain the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to f
remain in good physical condition and be healthy
change the way you live to be healthier, different, etc.
eat food from many different food groups to be healthy
to work from early in the morning to late at night, outside normal working hours
medical conditions in which you become ill or your skin becomes red and painfu
drugs that are used to kill bacteria and cure infections
a medical condition that causes difficulties in breathing
simple medical treatment that is given as soon as possible to someone who is in
a stomach illness caused by eating food that contains harmful bacteria, so that
medicine or drugs given to people who are ill
someone who is run-down is tired and not healthy
a substance which contains a weak form of the bacteria or virus that causes a di
sleep for longer than you intended
someone who does not wake easily
to remain in bed in the morning for longer than usual
to begin to sleep
someone who cannot sleep easily
a short sleep, especially during the day
the stage of sleep you need to feel refreshed when you wake up
a very frightening dream
to breathe in a noisy way through your mouth and nose while you are asleep
extremely tired
a situation where someone cannot sleep because of noise, temperature etc
using oxygen
the ability to bend your body or to bend something easily
exercise that places a lot of stress on the body
exercise that only puts a little stress on the body
physical activities using a small amount of energy and strength
physical or mental strength that lets you continue doing something for a long ti
the physical power and energy that makes someone strong
physical activities using a lot of energy and strength or determination
an advantage, improvement, or help that you get from something
something that tests strength, skill, or ability, especially in a way that is interesti
the belief that you have the ability to do things well or deal with situations succe
a way of training your mind or learning to control your behaviour
when you give someone the confidence or courage to do something
something that you do regularly or usually, often without thinking about it bec
something that encourages you to work harder, start a new activity etc
eagerness and willingness to do something without needing to be told or forced
when a group of people work effectively together
the correct moment to begin, start, do, etc something
something or someone to be in danger of not existing any more
not long before a particular event or deadline, just before the correct time
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to have no more time to do or complete something
a short time when something can be done, that must be taken immediately or it w
Example GSE Unit/Lesson
Cut down on fatty foods if you want to be healthier. / 4A
My regular workouts at the gym are on Tuesdays and Fridays. / 4A
Graphic designers are always at their desks. It's a very sedentary job. / 4A
Gareth's taking a gap year to expand his horizons before university. / 4A
Learning a new language is a great way to stay mentally active. / 4A
I want to keep up my progress in tennis, so I don’t forget what I've lear / 4A
It's important to stay in shape as you get older, to reduce the risk of seri / 4A
They're going to completely transform their lifestyle when they move to / 4A
Catherine tries to vary her diet to include fruit, nuts, eggs, cheese and f / 4A
If you work long hours, you'll be stressed and tired all the time. / 4A
I have an allergy to cats. My skin goes red when I'm near them. 62 4A
The doctor gave her antibiotics for her eye infection. 59 4A VB
Freddy suffered from asthma and other breathing problems when he wa 60 4A VB
Being given first aid at the scene of the accident probably saved their li 62 4A VB
Poor hygiene in restaurant kitchens aften causes food poisoning. 69 4A VB
She’s on medication for a heart condition. 66 4A VB
I was feeling too run-down to go to the gym this afternoon. 64 4A VB
Doctors worried that there would not be enough vaccines for everyon 66 4A VB
Sorry I’m late. My alarm didn't go off and I overslept. 81 4B
My husband 's a really heavy sleeper. He wouldn't wake up if a bomb w / 4B
I love having a lie-in on Sunday mornings. 68 4B
Isabelle must be exhausted. She kept dropping off at her desk today. 64 4B
He was a terrible insomniac who only slept three hours a night. 83 4B
My grandmother likes to take a nap after lunch. 73 4B
The baby was in a deep sleep and didn't wake up when we took her out / 4B
Years after the accident I still have nightmares about it. 58 4B
He could hear the old man snoring through the wall of the building. 73 4B
I was exhausted by the journey, which took over ten hours. 58 4B
The traffic outside the hotel kept them awake all night. / 4B
Aerobic exercises can make you feel out of breath. 76 4C
Stretching exercises will help your flexibility. 67 4C
It's important to wear good shoes for high-impact exercise like running. / 4C
My doctor recommended low-impact exercises for my back, so now I do / 4C
Doing moderate exercise three times a week is very good for your healt / 4C
Stevie has the stamina and the determination to become a gymnast. 74 4C
She didn’t even have the strength to stand up. 56 4C
I love vigorous exercise, like swimming and cycling. / 4C
The benefits of contact lenses are that you don't need to wear glasses. 54 4C VB
He's taken on the challenge of running the London marathon next year. 60 4C VB
Good training gives beginners the confidence to enjoy skiing. 58 4C VB
Team sports teach respect and discipline. 60 4C VB
She needed no encouragement to join the football team. 66 4C VB
Getting eight hours of sleep a night is a good habit. 59 4C VB
Awards provide an incentive for young people to improve their skills. 72 4C VB
What was your motivation for becoming an athlete? 67 4C VB
My company encourages good teamwork and communication. 64 4C VB
It's time to go to the airport so we don't miss our flight. / 4D
The future of our planet is under threat if we don’t act on climate chan / 4D
Theo got to the station just in time to catch the bus. / 4D
The ambulance finally arrived, and not a moment too soon. / 4D
Time is running out to meet the project deadline. / 4D
The window of opportunity to buy this car with a discount won't last fo / 4D
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health and lifestyle 44
health and lifestyle 44
health and lifestyle 44
health and lifestyle 44
health and lifestyle 44
health and lifestyle 44
health and lifestyle 44
health and lifestyle 44
health and lifestyle 44
health and lifestyle 44
health and lifestyle 44
illness and treatment 138
illness and treatment 138
illness and treatment 138
illness and treatment 138
illness and treatment 138
illness and treatment 138
illness and treatment 138
sleep 47
sleep 47
sleep 47
sleep 47
sleep 47
sleep 47
sleep 47
sleep 47
sleep 47
sleep 47
sleep 47
exercise 50
exercise 50
exercise 50
exercise 50
exercise 50
exercise 50
exercise 50
exercise 50
sport: motivation and benefit 139
sport: motivation and benefit 139
sport: motivation and benefit 139
sport: motivation and benefit 139
sport: motivation and benefit 139
sport: motivation and benefit 139
sport: motivation and benefit 139
sport: motivation and benefit 139
sport: motivation and benefit 139
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phrases related to time 53
phrases related to time 53
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phrases related to time 53
phrases related to time 53
Vocabulary Part of speech Pronunciation Corrected pron
by the time phr baɪ ðə taɪm ˌbaɪ ðə ˈtaɪm
for ages phr fər eɪdʒiz fər ˈeɪdʒiz
for a while phr fər ə waɪl ˌfər ə ˈwaɪl
in no time phr ɪn nəʊ taɪm ɪn ˈnəʊ taɪm
just moments earlier phr dʒəst ˈməʊmənts ˈɜːlidʒəst ˈməʊmənts ˌɜːli
up to that point phr ʌp tə ðæt pɔɪnt ˌʌp tə ˈðæt pɔɪnt
advance v ədˈvɑːns
entrepreneur n ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː
part-time adj pɑːt taɪm ˌpɑːt ˈtaɪm
reinvent v ˌriːɪnˈvent
retrain v ˌriːˈtreɪn
set up phr v set ʌp ˈset ʌp
start out phr v stɑːt aʊt stɑːt ˈaʊt
switch v swɪtʃ
accountancy n əˈkaʊntənsi
agriculture n ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃə
banking n ˈbæŋkɪŋ
construction n kənˈstrʌkʃən
consultancy n kənˈsʌltənsi
journalism n ˈdʒɜːnəlɪzəm
medicine n ˈmedsən
publishing n ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ
research n rɪˈsɜːtʃ
social work n ˈsəʊʃəl wɜːk
be frozen phr biː ˈfrəʊzən
chat box phr tʃæt bɒks ˈtʃæt bɒks
delay n dɪˈleɪ
echo n ˈekəʊ
get in phr v ɡet ɪn ɡet ˈɪn
host n həʊst
internet connection phr ˈɪntənet kəˈnekʃən ˈɪntənet kəˌnekʃən
invite n ɪnˈvaɪt
link n lɪŋk
on mute phr ɒn mjuːt ɒn ˈmjuːt
unmute v ʌnmjuːt ʌnˈmjuːt
volume n ˈvɒljuːm
Definition
at a point of time when something happened
for a very long time
a period of time, especially a short one
very soon or very quickly
not very long before
before an event or period in time
to progress or move forward
someone who starts a new business or arranges business deals, often in a way tha
someone who has a part-time job works for only part of each day or week
to make changes to an idea, method, system etc in order to improve it or make
to learn or to teach someone the skills that are needed to do a different job
to start a company, organization, committee etc
to begin your life or profession, or an important period of time in your career
to change from doing or using one thing to doing or using another
the profession or work of keeping or checking financial accounts, calculating tax
the practice or science of farming
the business activity of banks and similar institutions
the process of building things such as houses, bridges, roads etc
the activity of companies that give advice on particular subjects, business areas
the job or activity of writing news reports for newspapers, magazines, television,
the treatment and study of illnesses and injuries
the business of producing books and magazines
the serious study of a subject, in order to discover new facts or test new ideas
work done by government or private organizations to improve bad social conditi
to not move, particularly a computer screen
a small window on a website where people can type messages for others to rea
when someone or something has to wait, or the length of the waiting time
if a sound echoes, you hear it again because it was made near something such as
to enter a place, especially when this is difficult
someone at a party, meeting etc who has invited the guests
when a computer, smartphone etc is joined to an internet system or network
an invitation to an online meeting, or party, meal etc
a digital reference to data someone can follow or be guided to by clicking on it
to make the sound of someone online quieter, so you cannot hear them
to make the sound of someone online loud, so you can hear them
the amount of sound produced by a television, radio etc
Example GSE Unit/Lesson
Olivia had been at the party for an hour by the time Raye arrived. 59 5A
They were friends for ages before they became boyfriend and girlfriend 60 5A
On weekends, with his family, he could relax for a while. / 5A
We’ll be home in no time if we drive back. 65 5A
Just moments earlier, she heard the doorbell ring. / 5A
Up to that point, no one had heard of the football manager. / 5A
Do you have any advice on how to advance my career? 66 5B
Entrepreneurs are often very creative people. 70 5B
He wants to work part-time after his wife has their baby. / 5B
There are plans to reinvent the American educational system. / 5B
I want to retrain as a teacher next year. 78 5B
Hannah set up her coffee business after she visited Costa Rica. 57 5B
He started out as a model, but then became a fashion photographer. 61 5B
She worked as a librarian before switching to journalism. 67 5B
Job applicants must be qualified in accountancy and office administrati 77 5B VB
More than 75% of the land outside the cities is used for agriculture. 60 5B VB
The banking industry strongly opposed the new government regulation 65 5B VB
Juan's family business is the largest construction company in Mexico. 58 5B VB
Veronica works for an large engineering consultancy. 74 5B VB
At university I decided that magazine journalism was the perfect career 63 5B VB
The achievements of modern medicine are incredible. 34 5B VB
Marcia has worked in fiction publishing for the last 10 years. 59 5B VB
The university's research focussed on the causes of cancer. 57 5B VB
We have extensive social work experience, especially in the area of chil 64 5B VB
Liam, your screen is frozen. Can you turn your camera off and on again / 5C
Just type a message in the chat box if you have any questions. / 5C
There was a delay on the call, so I had to log off and enter the meeting 47 5C
It's so annoying when you can hear an echo on conference calls. 72 5C
Tanya couldn't get into the meeting because her internet wasn't workin 48 5C
I'll be the host of this week's call, so I'll send the invites shortly. 62 5C
My internet connection wasn't working, so I had to call an engineer to lo / 5C
If you check your inbox, you should see the invite there. 80 5C
James posted a link to the new project in the meeting chat box. 52 5C
Please put yourself on mute during the meeting if you aren't speaking. / 5C
I can't hear you, Sarit. Can you unmute yourself, please? / 5C
She turned the volume on the TV up so it was really loud. 43 5C
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time expressions 58
time expressions 58
time expressions 58
time expressions 58
time expressions 58
time expressions 58
work and careers 59
work and careers 59
work and careers 59
work and careers 59
work and careers 59
work and careers 59
work and careers 59
work and careers 59
areas of work 140
areas of work 140
areas of work 140
areas of work 140
areas of work 140
areas of work 140
areas of work 140
areas of work 140
areas of work 140
areas of work 140
video conference calls 62
video conference calls 62
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video conference calls 62
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Vocabulary Part of speech Pronunciation Corrected pron
dis- prefix dɪs
im- prefix ɪm
mis- prefix mɪs
re- prefix riː
sub- prefix sʌb
un- prefix ʌn
disappear v ˌdɪsəˈpɪə
dishonest adj dɪsˈɒnɪst
impatient adj ɪmˈpeɪʃənt
imperfect adj ɪmˈpɜːfɪkt
mishear v ˌmɪsˈhɪə
misread v ˌmɪsˈriːd
retrain v ˌriːˈtreɪn
rewrite v ˌriːˈraɪt
subheading n ˈsʌbˌhedɪŋ
sub-zero adj ˈsʌbˌzɪərəʊ ˌsʌbˈzɪərəʊ
unhelpful adj ʌnˈhelpfəl
unrealistic adj ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk
admit v ədˈmɪt
boast v bəʊst
claim v kleɪm
emphasise v ˈemfəsaɪz
question v ˈkwestʃən
refuse v rɪˈfjuːz
suggest v səˈdʒest
threaten v ˈθretn
accept v əkˈsept
accused v əˈkjuːz
apologise v əˈpɒlədʒaɪz
deny v dɪˈnaɪ
doubt v daʊt
insist v ɪnˈsɪst
regret v rɪˈɡret
remind v rɪˈmaɪnd
get involved phr ɡet ɪnˈvɒlvd
get something wrong phr ɡet ˈsʌmθɪŋ rɒŋ ˌɡet sʌmθɪŋ ˈrɒŋ
get something off your chest phr ɡet ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒf jə tʃest ˌɡet sʌmθɪŋ ɒf jə ˈtʃest
get the message phr ɡet ðə ˈmesɪdʒ ˌɡet ðə ˈmesɪdʒ
get through to somebody phr ɡet θruː tə ɡet ˈθruː tə ˌsʌmbɒdi
take advice phr teɪk ədˈvaɪs ˌteɪk ədˈvaɪs
take something personally phr teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈpɜːsənəli ˌteɪk sʌmθɪŋ ˈpɜːsənəli
take someone's mind off somethin phr teɪk ˈsʌmwʌnz maɪnd ɒf teɪk ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈmaɪnd ɒf
OK int ˌəʊ ˈkeɪ
right adv raɪt
so adv səʊ
well int wel
Definition
shows an opposite or negative
incorrectly or badly
bad or badly
again
under or below a particular level or thing
used to show a negative, a lack, or an opposite
to become impossible to see any longer
not honest, and so deceiving or cheating people
annoyed because of delays, someone else’s mistakes etc
not completely correct or perfect
to not hear properly what someone says, so that you think they said something d
to read something incorrectly
to learn or to teach someone the skills that are needed to do a different job
to change something that has been written, especially in order to improve it, or
a short phrase used as a title for a small part within a longer piece of writing
below zero in temperature
not helping in a situation and sometimes making it worse
unrealistic ideas or hopes are not reasonable or sensible
to agree unwillingly that something is true or that someone else is right
to talk too proudly about your abilities, achievements, or possessions
to state that something is true, even though it has not been proved
to say something in a strong way
to have or express doubts about whether something is true, good, necessary etc
to say or show that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to
to tell someone your ideas about what they should do, where they should go et
to say that you will cause someone harm or trouble if they do not do what you
to decide that there is nothing you can do to change a difficult situation or fact
to say that you believe someone is guilty of a crime or of doing something bad
to tell someone that you are sorry that you have done something wrong
to say that something is not true, or that you do not believe something
to think that something may not be true or that it is unlikely
to say firmly and often that something is true, especially when other people thin
to feel sorry about something you have done and wish you had not done it
to make someone remember something that they must do
to take part in an activity or event, or be connected with it in some way
to make a mistake in the way you write, judge, or understand something
to tell someone about something that has been worrying or annoying you for a lo
to understand what someone means or what they want you to do
to succeed in making someone understand something, especially when this is diff
to listen to and carry out someone's opinion about what you should do
to get upset by the things other people say or do, because you think that their r
to make someone stop thinking and worrying about something
used when you start talking about something new, or when you pause before co
used to continue a story, or something you are discussing with another person
used to get someone’s attention, especially in order to ask them a question
used to pause or give yourself time to think before saying something
Example GSE Unit/Lesson
I disconnected the internet so I could focus on my work. / 6A
That's an impractical solution to the problem. It's too expensive. / 6A
I misunderstood your instructions for using the shower. / 6A
We had to redo the homework which we messed up! / 6A
Dimitri's project was substandard, so he had to talk to the boss. / 6A
It was unnecessary for you to clean the plates – we have a dishwasher. / 6A
The sun disappeared behind a cloud and it began to rain. 51 6A VB
People are no longer surprised that many politicians are dishonest. 67 6A VB
Don't be impatient. I'm working as fast as I can. 68 6A VB
You have to accept that most relationships in life are imperfect. 74 6A VB
Joe's question was so strange I wondered if I had misheard him. / 6A VB
The doctor misread the notes and gave the patient the wrong medicine 77 6A VB
We bought new software and had to retrain everyone in the office to us 78 6A VB
if you rewrite the first paragraph of your essay, it will be a little clearer. 70 6A VB
This article has subheadings above each paragraph of the text. / 6A VB
The road was closed for three days because of snow and sub-zero tem / 6A VB
The sales assistant was very unhelpful and rude. 69 6A VB
I found the play boring and the characters unrealistic. 66 6A VB
Paul admitted that he sometimes feels jealous of my friendship with Isa 62 6B
She's always boasting about how much money she's made. 63 6B
This skin product claims that it can make you look twenty years younger 61 6B
The prime minister emphasized that there were no plans to raise taxes. 59 6B
I questioned what he was saying because I didn't believe his excuse. 65 6B
The students refused to take their teacher seriously when he said ther 51 6B
Her mother suggested that she should go and see the doctor. 67 6B
Factory workers are threatening to strike if they don’t receive a pay inc 62 6B
She’s not going to change, so you just have to accept that and deal with 62 6B VB
Are you accusing me of lying? I'm telling the truth. 54 6B VB
Tim apologised for his behaviour in the meeting. 57 6B VB
The two men denied stealing the car from the garage. 59 6B VB
Kim never doubted her daughter's story about the party. 58 6B VB
He insisted I should take a taxi because it was going to rain. 66 6B VB
My grandmother regrets leaving school at the age of fifteen. 59 6B VB
My flatmate reminded me to get some milk at the supermarket. 56 6B VB
I don’t want to get involved in an argument about who caused the acci / 6C
This isn’t their house. We must have got the address wrong. 61 6C
It felt so good have a coffee with Mike and get my work problems off m 73 6C
OK, I get the message – I'll go to the supermarket! 63 6C
How can I get it through to him that this is really important? 59 6C
Melissa took her friends' advice and decided to go travelling for a year. / 6C
Don’t take his behaviour personally; he’s rude to everyone. 66 6C
Do you want to play video games? It might take your mind off things at 67 6C
OK, that's something to think about. Thanks for telling me. / 6D
Right, so I was at the bus stop, and this girl from school came and stood / 6D
So, as you were saying, you lost your suitcase. What happened next? / 6D
Well, that sounds like an interesting holiday. / 6D
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prefixes 68
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prefixes 140
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prefixes 140
prefixes 140
prefixes 140
prefixes 140
prefixes 140
prefixes 140
prefixes 140
prefixes 140
prefixes 140
reporting verbs 72
reporting verbs 72
reporting verbs 72
reporting verbs 72
reporting verbs 72
reporting verbs 72
reporting verbs 72
reporting verbs 72
reporting verbs 140
reporting verbs 140
reporting verbs 140
reporting verbs 140
reporting verbs 140
reporting verbs 140
reporting verbs 140
reporting verbs 140
collocations with get and take 74
collocations with get and take 74
collocations with get and take 74
collocations with get and take 74
collocations with get and take 74
collocations with get and take 74
collocations with get and take 74
collocations with get and take 74
fillers 77
fillers 77
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Vocabulary Part of speech Pronunciation Corrected pron
accidental adj ˌæksəˈdentl
by chance phr baɪ tʃɑːns baɪ ˈtʃɑːns
fortunate adj ˈfɔːtʃənət
freak adj friːk
random adj ˈrændəm
unexpected adj ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd
unfortunate adj ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət
all-consuming adj ɔːl kənˈsjuːmɪŋ ˌɔːl kənˈsjuːmɪŋ
forty-two-year-old adj fɔːti tuː jɪə əʊld ˌfɔːti ˈtuː jɪə ˌəʊld
life-changing adj laɪf tʃeɪndʒɪŋ ˈlaɪf ˌtʃeɪndʒɪŋ
long-lasting adj lɒŋ ˈlɑːstɪŋ ˌlɒŋ ˈlɑːstɪŋ
second-hand adj ˈsekənd hænd ˈsekənd ˌhænd
time-consuming adj taɪm kənˈsjuːmɪŋ ˈtaɪm kənˌsjuːmɪŋ
widely respected adj ˈwaɪdli rɪˈspektɪd ˈwaɪdli rɪˌspektɪd
world-famous adj wɜːld ˈfeɪməs ˌwɜːld ˈfeɪməs
back to the drawing board phr bæk tə ðə ˈdrɔːɪŋ bɔːdˌbæk tə ðə ˈdrɔːɪŋ bɔː
be a blessing in disguise phr biː ə ˈblesɪŋ ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪzbiː ə ˈblesɪŋ ɪn dɪsˌɡaɪz
be a piece of cake phr biː ə piːs əv keɪk biː ə ˈpiːs əv ˌkeɪk
miss the boat phr mɪs ðə bəʊt ˌmɪs ðə ˈbəʊt
not someone's cup of tea phr nɒt ˈsʌmwʌnz kʌp əv tnɒt ˌsʌmwʌnz kʌp əv ˈt
the grass is always greener on the phr ðə ɡrɑːs ɪz ˈɔːlwəz ɡri ðə ˈɡrɑːs ɪz ˌɔːlwəz ˈɡ
break something down phr v breɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ daʊn ˌbreɪk sʌmθɪŋ ˈdaʊn
figure out phr v ˈfɪɡə aʊt ˌfɪɡə ˈaʊt
get something across phr v ɡet ˈsʌmθɪŋ əˈkrɒs ɡet ˌsʌmθɪŋ əˈkrɒs
go into phr v ɡəʊ ˈɪntə
go over something phr v ɡəʊ ˈəʊvə ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɡəʊ ˈəʊvə ˌsʌmθɪŋ
leave out phr v liːv aʊt liːv ˈaʊt
slow down phr v sləʊ daʊn sləʊ ˈdaʊn
talk something through phr v tɔːk ˈsʌmθɪŋ θruː ˌtɔːk sʌmθɪŋ ˈθruː
Definition
happening without being planned or intended
accidentally, without being planned
someone who is fortunate has something good happen to them, or is in a good s
unexpected and very unusual
happening or chosen without any definite plan, aim, or pattern
used to describe something that is surprising because you were not expecting it
an unfortunate situation, condition, quality etc is one that you wish was differen
an all-consuming feeling is so strong that you think of little else
someone who is 42 years old
something that completely changes your life
continuing for a long time
second-hand things are not new when you get them, because they were owned
taking a long time to do
admired by many people because of your good work or achievements
known about by many people in many places
if you go back to the drawing board, you start again with a completely new plan o
something that seems to be bad or unlucky at first, but which you later realise is
to be very easy
to fail to take an opportunity that will give you an advantage
to not be the type of thing that someone likes
used to say that other places or situations seem better than yours, although the
to separate something into smaller parts so that it is easier to do or understand
to solve a problem or discover the answer to a question
to succeed in communicating an idea or piece of information to someone, or to
to explain, describe, or examine something in detail
to repeat something in order to explain it or make sure it is correct
to not include someone or something
to become slower or to make something slower
to help someone understand a process, method etc by explaining it to them caref
Example GSE Unit/Lesson
This house insurance covers accidental damage to furniture and carpets 63 7A VB
She saw her cousin by chance on the street. / 7A VB
I’ve been fortunate to find a career that I love. 67 7A VB
They were walking in the park when there was a freak rainstorm. 72 7A VB
It was completely random to see you in that café. I never go there! 71 7A VB
The chemistry experiment produced some unexpected results. 64 7A VB
It’s unfortunate that you won't be able to come to our wedding in July. 64 7A VB
Travel and surfing are Mark's all-consuming interests. / 7A
The forty-two-year-old actor won the award for her tenth film. / 7A
Winning the lottery is life-changing for most people. / 7A
These batteries are long-lasting. They works for ages before you need / 7A
I got my second-hand table from the market. 67 7A
The cake is very time-consuming – it takes four hours to make! / 7A
Suki is a widely-respected businesswoman who runs her own company. / 7A
The Eiffel Tower is a world-famous tourist attraction. / 7A
The current system isn’t working. We need to go back to the drawing bo / 7B
Missing the plane was a blessing in disguise because he met his wife on / 7B
Getting tickets to the match will be a piece of cake if you book early. / 7B
He didn't get his application in early enough so he missed the boat on t / 7B
Jazz isn’t my cup of tea – I prefer classical music. 70 7B
Andrea complains about everything. He always thinks the grass is green / 7B
He showed us the whole dance, then broke it down so we could learn it 68 7C
I've figured out why my smartphone wasn't working properly. 64 7C
I just can't get across to her how important it is to study. 66 7C
Sara goes into so much detail when she talks about her lunch. It's really 58 7C
I'll go over a few basic rules of the programme and then talk about the d 51 7C
Kidd was left out of the basketball team because he didn't train hard e 60 7C
It is important to slow down, rest and eat healthy food sometimes. / 7C
They talked through the details of the show so everyone was clear what / 7C
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chance 141
chance 141
chance 141
chance 141
chance 141
chance 141
chance 141
compound adjectives 82
compound adjectives 82
compound adjectives 82
compound adjectives 82
compound adjectives 82
compound adjectives 82
compound adjectives 82
compound adjectives 82
idioms: regrets 84
idioms: regrets 84
idioms: regrets 84
idioms: regrets 84
idioms: regrets 84
idioms: regrets 84
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
Vocabulary Part of speech Pronunciation Corrected pron
go wrong collocation ɡəʊ rɒŋ ɡəʊ ˈrɒŋ
make a point collocation meɪk ə pɔɪnt ˌmeɪk ə ˈpɔɪnt
have in common collocation hæv ɪn ˈkɒmən ˌhæv ɪn ˈkɒmən
have the opportunity collocation hæv ðə ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti ˌhæv ðə ɒpəˈtjuːnəti
have a go at something collocation hæv ə ɡəʊ ət ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˌhæv ə ˈɡəʊ ət sʌmθɪŋ
go hand in hand collocation ɡəʊ hænd ɪn hænd ɡəʊ ˌhænd ɪn ˈhænd
make sense collocation meɪk sens meɪk ˈsens
go according to plan collocation ɡəʊ əˈkɔːdɪŋ tə plæn ɡəʊ əˌkɔːdɪŋ tə ˈplæn
make a difference collocation meɪk ə ˈdɪfərəns ˌmeɪk ə ˈdɪfərəns
character n ˈkærəktə
condition n kənˈdɪʃən
elegant adj ˈeləɡənt
exclusive adj ɪkˈskluːsɪv
fashionable adj ˈfæʃənəbəl
secure adj sɪˈkʊə
spacious adj ˈspeɪʃəs
stylish adj ˈstaɪlɪʃ
civil rights n ˈsɪvəl raɪts ˌsɪvəl ˈraɪts
endangered languages n ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒɪz ɪnˌdeɪndʒəd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒɪz
global warming n ˈɡləʊbəl ˈwɔːmɪŋ ˌɡləʊbəl ˈwɔːmɪŋ
homelessness n ˈhəʊmləsnəs
housing n ˈhaʊzɪŋ
justice n ˈdʒʌstɪs
literacy n ˈlɪtərəsi
overcrowding n ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪŋ
poverty n ˈpɒvəti
unemployment n ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt
at least phr ət liːst ət ˈliːst
at the same time phr ət ðə seɪm taɪm ət ðə ˌseɪm ˈtaɪm
by far phr baɪ fɑː baɪ ˈfɑː
in fact phr ɪn fækt ɪn ˈfækt
in order to phr ɪn ˈɔːdə tuː
on the whole phr ɒn ðə həʊl ˌɒn ðə ˈhəʊl
out of control phr aʊt əv kənˈtrəʊl ˌaʊt əv kənˈtrəʊl
get out phr ɡet aʊt ɡet ˈaʊt
get something back phr ɡet ˈsʌmθɪŋ bæk ˌɡet sʌmθɪŋ ˈbæk
get your life back together phr ɡet jə laɪf bæk təˈɡeðə ɡet jə ˈlaɪf bæk təˌɡeðə
get to the other side phr ɡet tə ðə ˈʌðə saɪd ɡet tə ðə ˌʌðə ˈsaɪd
get to where you are phr ɡet tə weə juː ɑː ɡet tə ˌweə juː ˈɑː
have got a big heart phr hæv ɡɒt ə bɪɡ hɑːt hæv ɡɒt ə ˌbɪɡ ˈhɑːt
have got somewhere to live phr hæv ɡɒt ˈsʌmweə tə lɪv hæv ˌɡɒt sʌmweə tə ˈlɪv
Definition
to stop working properly
to do something deliberately, even when it involves making a special effort
to have the same interests, attitudes etc as someone else
a chance to do something or an occasion when it is easy for you to do somethin
to try to do something, especially when you are not sure that you will succeed
if two things go hand in hand, they are closely connected
to have a clear meaning and be easy to understand
to happen in a way that agrees with a system or plan, or obeys a set of rules
to have an important effect or influence on something or someone
the particular combination of features and qualities that makes a thing or place d
the state that something is in, especially how good or bad its physical state is
beautiful, attractive, or graceful
exclusive places, organizations, clothes etc are so expensive that not many peop
popular with, or used by, rich people
locked or guarded so that people cannot get in or out or steal anything
a spacious house, room etc is large and has plenty of space to move around in
attractive in a fashionable way
the rights that every person should have, such as the right to vote or to be treate
an endangered language is one that may soon no longer exist because there are
a general increase in world temperatures caused by increased amounts of carbo
the problem of not having anywhere to live
the houses or conditions that people live in
fairness in the way people are treated
the state of being able to read and write
when there are too many people or things in one place
the situation or experience of being poor
the number of people in a particular country or area who cannot get a job
not less than a particular number or amount
if two things happen at the same time, they both happen together
used to say that something is much better, worse etc than anything else
used when you are adding something, especially something surprising, to empha
used to give the reason why someone does something
used to say that something is generally true
used to say that it not possible to manage something
to escape from a difficult place or a situation
to get something again after you have lost it
to change your life so it is organised and under control
to reach the end of a difficult situation
to reach the good situation you are now in
to be a kind and generous person
to have a home
Example GSE Unit/Lesson
Something’s gone wrong with my watch. It's not working. 59 8A
Bridget made a point of thanking each of us for her birthday gift. 75 8A
I found I had a lot in common with the people I met when I was travelli 55 8A
I had a rare opportunity to see inside an ancient castle last weekend. / 8A
Why don't you have a go at windsurfing some time? / 8A
Economic progress goes hand in hand with environmental responsibility 62 8A
Could you read this essay and tell me if it makes sense? 62 8A
Everything went according to plan, and we arrived at the hotel on time. / 8A
Alex's teacher is fantastic – he's made all the difference to her educatio / 8A
The apartment is 200 years old, with lots of character. 64 8A VB
My second-hand car is in excellent condition. 53 8A VB
The ballet dancer was tall and elegant. 64 8A VB
Harrods store is in one of the most exclusive areas of London. 65 8A VB
Carla runs a fashionable restaurant near the city centre. 67 8A VB
The front of the building has two guards and is very secure. 64 8A VB
Our hotel bedrooms are spacious and all have private bathrooms and ba 65 8A VB
The room was full of stylish chairs and beautiful sofas. 63 8A VB
The civil rights movement took place in the USA in the 1950s and 60s. 66 8B
Welsh was an endangered language until children began to learn it at p / 8B
The seminar will educate students on the environment and global warm 60 8B
Homelessness was a huge issue after the earthquake. 68 8B
Bad housing can cause health problems such as asthma. 66 8B
Most children have a strong sense of justice. 64 8B
A new adult literacy programme provides classes that teach people to r 66 8B
Overcrowding in classrooms has become a problem in recent years. 73 8B
Millions of elderly people live in the country in poverty. 56 8B
When the factory closed there was high unemployment in the town. 44 8B
It will take you at least 20 minutes to get to the museum. 54 8C
Kate and Jamie both went to live in Spain at the same time. 53 8C
Watching sport was by far the most popular activity on Saturday aftern 67 8C
I know my boss's wife really well. In fact, I had dinner with her last wee 54 8C
In order to get to the cinema on time, I took a taxi. / 8C
On the whole, I thought the exhibition was pretty good. 67 8C
The fire got out of control and destroyed hundreds of trees in the forest / 8C
He was determined to get out of prison soon. / 8D
Singing lessons helped me get my confidence back after I left the choir. / 8D
After I moved to Singapore, it took me a while to get my life together. / 8D
It was difficult when I lost my job, but starting another career got me to / 8D
I got to where I am today through hard work and luck. / 8D
Genevieve has got such a big heart. She'll help anyone out. / 8D
Neil's got somewhere to live after he finishes university – a houseshare / 8D
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SPEAKOUT 3RD EDITION B2 WORDLIST
Vocabulary Part of speech Pronunciation Corrected pron
arrive at somewhere phr əˈraɪv ət ˈsʌmweə əˈraɪv ət ˌsʌmweə
be married to someone phr bi ˈmærid tə ˈsʌmwʌnbi ˈmærid tə ˌsʌmwʌn
be out of order phr bi aʊt əv ˈɔːdə bi ˌaʊt əv ˈɔːdə
congratulate someone on somethi phr kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt ˈsʌmw kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt sʌmwʌ
depend on phr v dɪˈpend ɒn
do business phr duː ˈbɪznəs
do someone a favour phr duː ˈsʌmwʌn ə ˈfeɪvə duː ˌsʌmwʌn ə ˈfeɪvə
do the laundry phr duː ðə ˈlɔːndri ˌduː ðə ˈlɔːndri
do your best phr duː jə best ˌduː jə ˈbest
get on well with phr ɡet ɒn wel wɪð ˌɡet ɒn ˈwel wɪð
give up phr v ɡɪv ʌp ɡɪv ˈʌp
have a chat phr hæv ə tʃæt ˌhæv ə ˈtʃæt
have a dream phr hæv ə driːm ˌhæv ə ˈdriːm
have a good time phr hæv ə ɡʊd taɪm hæv ə ˌɡʊd ˈtaɪm
have a relationship phr hæv ə rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp ˌhæv ə rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp
keep in touch phr kiːp ɪn tʌtʃ ˌkiːp ɪn ˈtʌtʃ
make a choice phr meɪk ə tʃɔɪs ˌmeɪk ə ˈtʃɔɪs
make a fortune phr meɪk ə ˈfɔːtʃən ˌmeɪk ə ˈfɔːtʃən
make a profit phr meɪk ə ˈprɒfɪt ˌmeɪk ə ˈprɒfɪt
make notes phr meɪk nəʊts meɪk ˈnəʊts
take a course phr teɪk ə kɔːs ˌteɪk ə ˈkɔːs
take an important step phr teɪk ən ɪmˈpɔːtənt ste teɪk ən ɪmˈpɔːtənt ˌst
take charge phr teɪk tʃɑːdʒ teɪk ˈtʃɑːdʒ
take your time phr teɪk jə taɪm ˌteɪk jə ˈtaɪm
adventurous adj ədˈventʃərəs
ambitious adj æmˈbɪʃəs
argumentative adj ˌɑːɡjəˈmentətɪv
cheerful adj ˈtʃɪəfəl
curious adj ˈkjʊəriəs
outgoing adj ˌaʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ
rebellious adj rɪˈbeljəs
stubborn adj ˈstʌbən
adventurous adj ədˈventʃərəs
ambitious adj æmˈbɪʃəs
artistic adj ɑːˈtɪstɪk
cheerful adj ˈtʃɪəfəl
emotional adj ɪˈməʊʃənəl
experienced adj ɪkˈspɪəriənst
generous adj ˈdʒenərəs
helpful adj ˈhelpfəl
hopeful adj ˈhəʊpfəl
likeable adj ˈlaɪkəbəl
musical adj ˈmjuːzɪkəl
optimistic adj ˌɒptəmɪstɪk ˌɒptəˈmɪstɪk
pessimistic adj ˌpesəˈmɪstɪk
practical adj ˈpræktɪkəl
realistic adj rɪəˈlɪstɪk
relaxed adj rɪˈlækst
reliable adj rɪˈlaɪəbəl
talented adj ˈtæləntɪd
thoughtful adj ˈθɔːtfəl
bring back memories phr brɪŋ bæk ˈmeməriz ˌbrɪŋ bæk ˈmeməriz
childhood memories phr ˈtʃaɪldhʊd ˈmeməriz ˌtʃaɪldhʊd ˈmeməriz
have a good memory phr hæv ə ɡʊd ˈmeməri hæv ə ˌɡʊd ˈmeməri
learn things by heart phr lɜːn θɪŋz baɪ 'hɑːt ˌlɜːn θɪŋz baɪ 'hɑːt
long-term memory phr ˌlɒŋ ˈtɜːm ˈmeməri ˌlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmeməri
perfect recall phr ˈpɜːfɪkt rɪˈkɔːl ˌpɜːfɪkt rɪˈkɔːl
remember every detail phr rɪˈmembə ˈevri ˈdiːteɪlrɪˌmembə evri ˈdiːteɪl
short-term memory phr ˌʃɔːt ˈtɜːm ˈmeməri ˌʃɔːt tɜːm ˈmeməri
go in one ear and out the other phr ɡəʊ ɪn wʌn ɪə ənd aʊtɡəʊ ˌɪn wʌn ɪə ənd aʊ
memory plays tricks on you phr ˈmeməri pleɪz trɪks ɒnˌmeməri pleɪz ˈtrɪks ɒn
on the tip of your tongue phr ɒn ðə tɪp əv jə tʌŋ ɒn ðə ˈtɪp əv jə ˌtʌŋ
refresh somebody's memory phr rɪˈfreʃ ˈsʌmbɒdiz ˈmemrɪˌfreʃ sʌmbɒdiz ˈmemə
ring a bell phr rɪŋ ə bel ˌrɪŋ ə ˈbel
slip my mind phr slɪp maɪ maɪnd ˌslɪp maɪ ˈmaɪnd
fed up of phr fed ʌp əv ˌfed ˈʌp əv
fond of phr fɒnd əv ˈfɒnd əv
nervous about phr ˈnɜːvəs əˈbaʊt ˈnɜːvəs əˌbaʊt
not keen on phr nɒt kiːn ɒn nɒt ˈkiːn ɒn
passionate about phr ˈpæʃənət əˈbaʊt ˈpæʃənət əˌbaʊt
really into phr ˈrɪəli ˈɪntə ˈrɪəli ˌɪntə
terrified of phr ˈterɪfaɪd əv
thrilled by phr θrɪld baɪ ˈθrɪld baɪ
analyse v ˈænəlaɪz
findings n pl ˈfaɪndɪŋz
predict v prɪˈdɪkt
remotely adv rɪˈməʊtli
researcher n rɪˈsɜːtʃə
smart adj smɑːt
tech industry n tek ˈɪndəstri ˈtek ˌɪndəstri
virtual reality n ˈvɜːtʃuəl riˈæləti ˌvɜːtʃuəl riˈæləti
analyse v ˈænəlaɪz
analysis n əˈnælɪsɪs
analyst n ˈænəlɪst
analytical adj ˌænəlˈɪtɪkəl
analytically adv ˌænəlˈɪtɪkli
predict v prɪˈdɪkt
predictable adj prɪˈdɪktəbəl
predictably adv prɪˈdɪktəbəli
prediction n prɪˈdɪkʃən
remote adj rɪˈməʊt
remotely adv rɪˈməʊtli
research v rɪˈsɜːtʃ
research n rɪˈsɜːtʃ ˈrɪsɜːtʃ
researcher n rɪˈsɜːtʃə
science n ˈsaɪəns
scientific adj ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk
scientifically adv ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkli
scientist n ˈsaɪəntɪst
virtual adj ˈvɜːtʃuəl
virtually adv ˈvɜːtʃuəli
coastline n ˈkəʊstlaɪn
deserted adj dɪˈzɜːtɪd
open space n ˈəʊpən speɪs ˌəʊpən ˈspeɪs
river bank n ˈrɪvə bæŋk ˈrɪvə ˌbæŋk
scenery n ˈsiːnəri
sunlight n ˈsʌnlaɪt
track n træk
woodland n ˈwʊdlənd
exhausting adj ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ
harsh adj hɑːʃ
modest adj ˈmɒdɪst
ordinary adj ˈɔːdənəri
rewarding adj rɪˈwɔːdɪŋ
tedious adj ˈtiːdiəs
unique adj juːˈniːk
astonishing adj əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ
finest adj ˈfaɪnɪst
incredible adj ɪnˈkredəbəl
magnificent adj mæɡˈnɪfəsənt
mighty adj ˈmaɪti
precious adj ˈpreʃəs
act n ækt
atmosphere n ˈætməsfɪə
attend v əˈtend
attract v əˈtrækt
festival-goer n ˈfestəvəlˈɡəʊə ˈfestəvəlˌɡəʊə
line-up n ˈlaɪnʌp
organiser n ˈɔːgənaɪzə
venue n ˈvenjuː
carbon emissions n ˈkɑːbən ɪˈmɪʃənz ˈkɑːbən ɪˌmɪʃənz
carbon footprint n ˈkɑːbən ˈfʊtˌprɪnt ˌkɑːbən ˈfʊtprɪnt
clean-up n ˈkliːnʌp
(natural) resources n (ˈnætʃərəl) rɪˈzɔːsɪz (ˌnætʃərəl) rɪˈzɔːsɪz
recycling n riːˈsaɪklɪŋ
renewable adj rɪˈnjuːəbəl
solar power n ˈsəʊlə ˈpaʊə ˌsəʊlə kʌm ʌp wɪðpaʊ
sustainable adj səˈsteɪnəbəl
carry on phr v ˈkæri ɒn ˌkæri ˈɒn
come up with phr v kʌm ʌp wɪð kʌm ˈʌp wɪð
end up phr v end ʌp end ˈʌp
fall back on phr v fɔːl bæk ɒn fɔːl ˈbæk ɒn
live up to something phr v lɪv ʌp tuː ˈsʌmθɪŋ lɪv ˈʌp tuː ˌsʌmθɪŋ
mess up phr v mes ʌp ˈmes ʌp
put somebody off phr v pʊt ˈsʌmbɒdi ɒf pʊt ˌsʌmbɒdi ˈɒf
put up with phr v pʊt ʌp wɪð pʊt ˈʌp wɪð
bring up phr v brɪŋ ʌp brɪŋ ˈʌp
come across phr v kʌm əˈkrɒs
come back phr v kʌm bæk kʌm ˈbæk
get across phr v ɡet əˈkrɒs
move on phr v muːv ɒn muːv ˈɒn
point out phr v pɔɪnt aʊt pɔɪnt ˈaʊt
speak up phr v spiːk ʌp spiːk ˈʌp
spell out phr v spel aʊt spel ˈaʊt
based v beɪst
cast n kɑːst
costume n ˈkɒstjʊm
ending n ˈendɪŋ
scene n siːn
set v set
soundtrack n ˈsaʊndtræk
subtitles n ˈsʌbˌtaɪtlz
twist n twɪst
cut down on phr kʌt daʊn ɒn kʌt ˈdaʊn ɒn
do a regular workout phr duː ə ˈreɡjələ ˈwɜːkaʊduː ə ˌreɡjələ ˈwɜːkaʊ
do a sedentary job phr duː ə ˈsedəntəri dʒɒb duː ə ˌsedəntəri ˈdʒɒb
expand your horizons phr ɪkˈspænd jɔː həˈraɪzənɪkˌspænd jɔː həˈraɪzən
keep mentally active phr kiːp ˈmentliː ˈæktɪv kiːp ˌmentliː ˈæktɪv
keep up my progress phr kiːp ʌp maɪ ˈprəʊɡres ˌkiːp ʌp maɪ ˈprəʊɡres
stay in shape phr steɪ ɪn ʃeɪp ˌsteɪ ɪn ˈʃeɪp
transform my lifestyle phr trænsˈfɔːm maɪ ˈlaɪfstatrænsˈfɔːm maɪ ˌlaɪfsta
vary my diet phr ˈveəri maɪ ˈdaɪət ˌveəri maɪ ˈdaɪət
work long hours phr wɜːk lɒŋ aʊəz wɜːk ˌlɒŋ ˈaʊəz
allergy n ˈælədʒiːz
antibiotics n ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪks
asthma n ˈæsmə
first aid n fɜːst eɪd fɜːst ˈeɪd
food poisoning n fuːd ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ ˈfuːd ˌpɔɪzənɪŋ
medication n ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən
run-down adj rʌn daʊn rʌn ˈdaʊn
vaccine n ˈvæksiːn
oversleep v ˌəʊvəˈsliːp
heavy sleeper n ˈhevi ˈsliːpə ˌhevi ˈsliːpə
have a lie-in phr həv ə laɪ ɪn həv ə ˈlaɪ ɪn
drop off phr v drɒp ɒf drɒp ˈɒf
insomniac n ɪnˈsɒmniæk
nap n næp
deep sleep phr diːp sliːp ˈdiːp sliːp
nightmare n ˈnaɪtmeə
snore v snɔː
exhausted adj ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd
keep someone awake phr kiːp ˈsʌmwʌn əˈweɪk kiːp ˌsʌmwʌn əˈweɪk
aerobic adj eəˈrəʊbɪk
flexibility n ˌfleksəbɪləti ˌfleksəˈbɪləti
high-impact adj haɪ ˈɪmpækt ˈhaɪ ˌɪmpækt
low-impact adj ləʊ ˈɪmpækt ˈləʊ ˌɪmpækt
moderate exercise phr ˈmɒdərət ˈeksəsaɪz ˈmɒdərət ˌeksəsaɪz
stamina n ˈstæmənə
strength n streŋθ
vigorous exercise phr ˈvɪɡərəs ˈeksəsaɪz ˈvɪɡərəs ˌeksəsaɪz
benefit n benəfɪt ˈbenəfɪt
challenge n ˈtʃæləndʒ
confidence n ˈkɒnfɪdəns
discipline n ˈdɪsɪplɪn
encouragement n ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt
habit n hæbɪt ˈhæbɪt
incentive n ɪnˈsentɪv
motivation n ˌməʊtəˈveɪʃən
teamwork n ˈtiːmwɜːk
be time to phr biː taɪm tuː biː ˈtaɪm tuː
future is under threat phr ˈfjuːtʃə ɪz ˈʌndə θret ˈfjuːtʃə ɪz ʌndə ˌθret
just in time phr dʒəst ɪn taɪm ˌdʒəst ɪn ˈtaɪm
not a moment too soon phr nɒt ə ˈməʊmənt tuː s nɒt ə ˈməʊmənt tuː ˌs
time is running out phr taɪm ɪz ˈrʌnɪŋ aʊt ˌtaɪm ɪz rʌnɪŋ ˈaʊt
window of opportunity phr ˈwɪndəʊ əv ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəˌwɪndəʊ əv ɒpəˈtjuːnə
by the time phr baɪ ðə taɪm ˌbaɪ ðə ˈtaɪm
for ages phr fər eɪdʒiz fər ˈeɪdʒiz
for a while phr fər ə waɪl ˌfər ə ˈwaɪl
in no time phr ɪn nəʊ taɪm ɪn ˈnəʊ taɪm
just moments earlier phr dʒəst ˈməʊmənts ˈɜːlidʒəst ˈməʊmənts ˌɜːli
up to that point phr ʌp tə ðæt pɔɪnt ˌʌp tə ˈðæt pɔɪnt
advance v ədˈvɑːns
entrepreneur n ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː
part-time adj pɑːt taɪm ˌpɑːt ˈtaɪm
reinvent v ˌriːɪnˈvent
retrain v ˌriːˈtreɪn
set up phr v set ʌp ˈset ʌp
start out phr v stɑːt aʊt stɑːt ˈaʊt
switch v swɪtʃ
accountancy n əˈkaʊntənsi
agriculture n ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃə
banking n ˈbæŋkɪŋ
construction n kənˈstrʌkʃən
consultancy n kənˈsʌltənsi
journalism n ˈdʒɜːnəlɪzəm
medicine n ˈmedsən
publishing n ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ
research n rɪˈsɜːtʃ
social work n ˈsəʊʃəl wɜːk
be frozen phr biː ˈfrəʊzən
chat box phr tʃæt bɒks ˈtʃæt bɒks
delay n dɪˈleɪ
echo n ˈekəʊ
get in phr v ɡet ɪn ɡet ˈɪn
host n həʊst
internet connection phr ˈɪntənet kəˈnekʃən ˈɪntənet kəˌnekʃən
invite n ɪnˈvaɪt
link n lɪŋk
on mute phr ɒn mjuːt ɒn ˈmjuːt
unmute v ʌnmjuːt ʌnˈmjuːt
volume n ˈvɒljuːm
dis- prefix dɪs
im- prefix ɪm
mis- prefix mɪs
re- prefix riː
sub- prefix sʌb
un- prefix ʌn
disappear v ˌdɪsəˈpɪə
dishonest adj dɪsˈɒnɪst
impatient adj ɪmˈpeɪʃənt
imperfect adj ɪmˈpɜːfɪkt
mishear v ˌmɪsˈhɪə
misread v ˌmɪsˈriːd
retrain v ˌriːˈtreɪn
rewrite v ˌriːˈraɪt
subheading n ˈsʌbˌhedɪŋ
sub-zero adj ˈsʌbˌzɪərəʊ ˌsʌbˈzɪərəʊ
unhelpful adj ʌnˈhelpfəl
unrealistic adj ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk
admit v ədˈmɪt
boast v bəʊst
claim v kleɪm
emphasise v ˈemfəsaɪz
question v ˈkwestʃən
refuse v rɪˈfjuːz
suggest v səˈdʒest
threaten v ˈθretn
accept v əkˈsept
accused v əˈkjuːz
apologise v əˈpɒlədʒaɪz
deny v dɪˈnaɪ
doubt v daʊt
insist v ɪnˈsɪst
regret v rɪˈɡret
remind v rɪˈmaɪnd
get involved phr ɡet ɪnˈvɒlvd
get something wrong phr ɡet ˈsʌmθɪŋ rɒŋ ˌɡet sʌmθɪŋ ˈrɒŋ
get something off your chest phr ɡet ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒf jə tʃestˌɡet sʌmθɪŋ ɒf jə ˈtʃes
get the message phr ɡet ðə ˈmesɪdʒ ˌɡet ðə ˈmesɪdʒ
get through to somebody phr ɡet θruː tə ɡet ˈθruː tə ˌsʌmbɒdi
take advice phr teɪk ədˈvaɪs ˌteɪk ədˈvaɪs
take something personally phr teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈpɜːsənəlˌteɪk sʌmθɪŋ ˈpɜːsənəl
take someone's mind off somethin phr teɪk ˈsʌmwʌnz maɪnd teɪk ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈmaɪnd
OK int ˌəʊ ˈkeɪ
right adv raɪt
so adv səʊ
well int wel
accidental adj ˌæksəˈdentl
by chance phr baɪ tʃɑːns baɪ ˈtʃɑːns
fortunate adj ˈfɔːtʃənət
freak adj friːk
random adj ˈrændəm
unexpected adj ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd
unfortunate adj ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət
all-consuming adj ɔːl kənˈsjuːmɪŋ ˌɔːl kənˈsjuːmɪŋ
forty-two-year-old adj fɔːti tuː jɪə əʊld ˌfɔːti ˈtuː jɪə ˌəʊld
life-changing adj laɪf tʃeɪndʒɪŋ ˈlaɪf ˌtʃeɪndʒɪŋ
long-lasting adj lɒŋ ˈlɑːstɪŋ ˌlɒŋ ˈlɑːstɪŋ
second-hand adj ˈsekənd hænd ˈsekənd ˌhænd
time-consuming adj taɪm kənˈsjuːmɪŋ ˈtaɪm kənˌsjuːmɪŋ
widely respected adj ˈwaɪdli rɪˈspektɪd ˈwaɪdli rɪˌspektɪd
world-famous adj wɜːld ˈfeɪməs ˌwɜːld ˈfeɪməs
back to the drawing board phr bæk tə ðə ˈdrɔːɪŋ bɔːdˌbæk tə ðə ˈdrɔːɪŋ bɔː
be a blessing in disguise phr biː ə ˈblesɪŋ ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪzbiː ə ˈblesɪŋ ɪn dɪsˌɡaɪz
be a piece of cake phr biː ə piːs əv keɪk biː ə ˈpiːs əv ˌkeɪk
miss the boat phr mɪs ðə bəʊt ˌmɪs ðə ˈbəʊt
not someone's cup of tea phr nɒt ˈsʌmwʌnz kʌp əv tnɒt ˌsʌmwʌnz kʌp əv ˈt
the grass is always greener on the phr ðə ɡrɑːs ɪz ˈɔːlwəz ɡri ðə ˈɡrɑːs ɪz ˌɔːlwəz ˈɡ
break something down phr v breɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ daʊn ˌbreɪk sʌmθɪŋ ˈdaʊn
figure out phr v ˈfɪɡə aʊt ˌfɪɡə ˈaʊt
get something across phr v ɡet ˈsʌmθɪŋ əˈkrɒs ɡet ˌsʌmθɪŋ əˈkrɒs
go into phr v ɡəʊ ˈɪntə
go over something phr v ɡəʊ ˈəʊvə ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɡəʊ ˈəʊvə ˌsʌmθɪŋ
leave out phr v liːv aʊt liːv ˈaʊt
slow down phr v sləʊ daʊn sləʊ ˈdaʊn
talk something through phr v tɔːk ˈsʌmθɪŋ θruː ˌtɔːk sʌmθɪŋ ˈθruː
go wrong collocation ɡəʊ rɒŋ ɡəʊ ˈrɒŋ
make a point collocation meɪk ə pɔɪnt ˌmeɪk ə ˈpɔɪnt
have in common collocation hæv ɪn ˈkɒmən ˌhæv ɪn ˈkɒmən
have the opportunity collocation hæv ðə ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti ˌhæv ðə ɒpəˈtjuːnəti
have a go at something collocation hæv ə ɡəʊ ət ˈsʌmθɪŋˌhæv ə ˈɡəʊ ət sʌmθɪ
go hand in hand collocation ɡəʊ hænd ɪn hænd ɡəʊ ˌhænd ɪn ˈhænd
make sense collocation meɪk sens meɪk ˈsens
go according to plan collocation ɡəʊ əˈkɔːdɪŋ tə plæn ɡəʊ əˌkɔːdɪŋ tə ˈplæn
make a difference collocation meɪk ə ˈdɪfərəns ˌmeɪk ə ˈdɪfərəns
character n ˈkærəktə
condition n kənˈdɪʃən
elegant adj ˈeləɡənt
exclusive adj ɪkˈskluːsɪv
fashionable adj ˈfæʃənəbəl
secure adj sɪˈkʊə
spacious adj ˈspeɪʃəs
stylish adj ˈstaɪlɪʃ
civil rights n ˈsɪvəl raɪts ˌsɪvəl ˈraɪts
endangered languages n ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd ˈlæŋɡwɪdɪnˌdeɪndʒəd ˈlæŋɡwɪd
global warming n ˈɡləʊbəl ˈwɔːmɪŋ ˌɡləʊbəl ˈwɔːmɪŋ
homelessness n ˈhəʊmləsnəs
housing n ˈhaʊzɪŋ
justice n ˈdʒʌstɪs
literacy n ˈlɪtərəsi
overcrowding n ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪŋ
poverty n ˈpɒvəti
unemployment n ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt
at least phr ət liːst ət ˈliːst
at the same time phr ət ðə seɪm taɪm ət ðə ˌseɪm ˈtaɪm
by far phr baɪ fɑː baɪ ˈfɑː
in fact phr ɪn fækt ɪn ˈfækt
in order to phr ɪn ˈɔːdə tuː
on the whole phr ɒn ðə həʊl ˌɒn ðə ˈhəʊl
out of control phr aʊt əv kənˈtrəʊl ˌaʊt əv kənˈtrəʊl
get out phr ɡet aʊt ɡet ˈaʊt
get something back phr ɡet ˈsʌmθɪŋ bæk ˌɡet sʌmθɪŋ ˈbæk
get your life back together phr ɡet jə laɪf bæk təˈɡeð ɡet jə ˈlaɪf bæk təˌɡe
get to the other side phr ɡet tə ðə ˈʌðə saɪd ɡet tə ðə ˌʌðə ˈsaɪd
get to where you are phr ɡet tə weə juː ɑː ɡet tə ˌweə juː ˈɑː
have got a big heart phr hæv ɡɒt ə bɪɡ hɑːt hæv ɡɒt ə ˌbɪɡ ˈhɑːt
have got somewhere to live phr hæv ɡɒt ˈsʌmweə tə lɪhæv ˌɡɒt sʌmweə tə ˈl
Definition
to reach a planned destination
to have a husband or a wife
if a machine or piece of equipment is out of order, it is not working
to tell someone that you are happy because they have achieved something or
if something depends on something else, it is directly affected or decided by tha
the activity of making money by producing or buying and selling goods, or provid
to help someone with a task, job etc. and not expect anything in return for it
wash clothes, sheets etc, usually in a machine
to try as hard as you can to do something
if people get on well with each other, they have a friendly relationship with eac
to stop doing something, especially something that you do regularly
to talk in a friendly informal way with someone, especially about things that are
to have a series of thoughts, images, and feelings that you experience when you
to have a lot of fun or enjoyable experiences
the way in which two people or two groups feel about each other and behave t
to keep in close contact, see, talk to, or write to another person often
if you make a choice, you decide to pick or choose between one or several thing
to gain a lot of money through working in a job
money that you gain by selling things or doing business, after your costs have b
write something down to remember it or remind you of something you have to
to do a series of lessons in a particular subject
to perform an action that will help you achieve something you want
to assume control or responsibility for what will happen in a situation
to do something slowly or carefully without hurrying
not afraid of taking risks or trying new things
determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.
someone who is argumentative often argues or likes arguing
happy, or behaving in a way that shows you are happy
wanting to know about something
someone who is outgoing likes to meet and talk to new people
deliberately not obeying people in authority or rules of behaviour
determined not to change your mind, even when people think you are being un
not afraid of taking risks or trying new things
determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.
relating to art or culture
happy, or behaving in a way that shows you are happy
relating to your feelings or how you control them
possessing skills or knowledge because you have done something often or for a
someone who is generous is willing to give money, spend time etc, in order to h
providing useful help in making a situation better or easier
believing that what you hope for is likely to happen
likable people are nice and easy to like
relating to music or consisting of music
believing that good things will happen in the future
expecting that bad things will happen in the future or that something will have a
good at repairing or making things
judging and dealing with situations in a practical way according to what is actu
feeling calm, comfortable, and not worried or annoyed
someone that is reliable can be trusted or depended on
having a natural ability to do something well
always thinking of the things you can do to make people happy or comfortable
something that makes you think of an event, person, etc. from the past
things you can remember from when you were very young
be generally able to remember things well
to learn things in such a way that you can repeat them from memory
able to remember things for an extended period of time
able to remember things exactly as they are, without making mistakes
able to remember every small part and moment of something
able to remember things from a few moments ago
forget something as soon as you have heard it
if your memory plays tricks on you, you feel confused and not sure about what
really want to say something, but then decide not to
make someone remember something
be reminded of something, without remembering exactly what it is
forget something
not want to do something anymore
like something
worried about doing something
not like something
love something
like something a lot
really frightened by something
very excited about something
examine or think about something carefully, in order to understand it
information that someone has discovered as a result of their study, work etc.
say that something will happen, before it happens
from far away
someone who studies a subject in detail in order to discover new facts or test n
controlled by computers and designed to react in a suitable way depending on a
businesses that produce technology or provide technology-based services
an environment produced by a computer that looks and seems real to the person
examine or think about something carefully, in order to understand it
a careful examination of something in order to understand it better
someone whose job is to think about something carefully in order to understand i
thinking about things in a detailed and intelligent way, so that you can examine
thinking about things in a detailed and intelligent way, so that you can examine
say that something will happen, before it happens
if something or someone is predictable, you know what will happen or what the
if something or someone is predictable, you know what will happen or what the
a statement about what you think is going to happen, or the act of making this
far from towns or other places where people live, isolated
from far away
to seriously study a subject in order to discover new facts or test new idea
the serious study of a subject in order to discover new facts or test new idea
someone who studies a subject in detail in order to discover new facts or test n
knowledge about the world, especially based on examining, testing, and proving
about or relating to science, or using its methods
about or relating to science, or using its methods
someone who works or is trained in science
made, done, seen etc. on the Internet or on a computer, rather than in the real
made, done, seen etc. on the Internet or on a computer, rather than in the real
the land on the edge of the coast, especially the shape of this land as seen from
empty and quiet because no people are there
an area of land that is empty or without buildings
the areas of land on either side of a river
the natural features of a particular part of a country that you can see, such as m
natural light that comes from the sun
a narrow path or road with a rough surface, especially one made by people or
an area of land covered with trees
making you feel extremely tired
harsh conditions are difficult to live in and very uncomfortable
not very great, big, or expensive
average, common, or usual, not different or special
making you feel happy and satisfied because you feel you are doing something
something that is tedious continues for a long time and is not interesting
unusually good and special
so surprising that it is difficult to believe
the best or of the highest standard
extremely good, large, or great
very good or beautiful, and very impressive
very strong and powerful, or very big and impressive
something that is precious is valuable and important and should not be wasted
a short performance on stage or television by someone who plays music or tells
the feeling that an event or place gives you
to go to an event such as a meeting or a class
to make someone interested in something, or make them want to take part in
someone who takes part or attends performances of films, plays, pieces of music
a group of people, especially performers, who have agreed to be involved in an
someone whose work involves planning and arranging events, activities, work et
a place where an organized meeting, concert etc takes place
a chemical substance that exists in an impure form as coal, petrol etc, sent into t
the effect that a person’s or organisation’s activities have on the environment
a process by which you get rid of dirt or waste from a place
something such as useful land, or minerals such as oil or coal, that exists in a c
the process of treating used objects or materials so that they can be used again
renewable energy replaces itself naturally, or is easily replaced because there is a
using the sun’s light and heat as an energy source
able to continue without causing damage to the environment
to continue doing something
to think of an idea, answer etc
to be in a particular situation, state, or place after a series of events, especially
to use something or depend on someone’s help when dealing with a difficult situ
if something or someone lives up to a particular standard or promise, they do a
to spoil or ruin something, especially something important or something that ha
to make it difficult for someone to pay attention to what they are doing by talki
to accept an unpleasant situation or person without complaining
to mention a subject or start to talk about it
if someone comes across in a particular way, they seem to have particular qualit
to return to a particular topic, place, person etc
to succeed in communicating an idea or piece of information to someone
to start talking about a new subject in a discussion, book etc
to tell someone something that they did not already know or had not thought a
to ask someone to speak louder
to explain something clearly and in detail
to use a story, a fact, etc. as the point from which a film, series etc is developed
the people who act particular parts in a play, film etc
a set of clothes worn by an actor or by someone to make them look like somethi
the way that a story, film, activity etc finishes
part of a play during which there is no change in time or place
if a film, play, story etc is set in a particular place or period, the action takes pla
the recorded music from a film
words that translate what is said in a film into a different language and appear
an unexpected feature or change in a situation or series of events
eat, drink, or use less of something, especially in order to improve your health
the habit of taking physical exercise, especially as training for a sport or in a gym
spend a lot of time at work sitting down, not moving very much
increase the range of your knowledge, understanding, or experience
maintain the strength and power of your brain through challenging activities
maintain the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to f
remain in good physical condition and be healthy
change the way you live to be healthier, different, etc.
eat food from many different food groups to be healthy
to work from early in the morning to late at night, outside normal working hours
medical conditions in which you become ill or your skin becomes red and painfu
drugs that are used to kill bacteria and cure infections
a medical condition that causes difficulties in breathing
simple medical treatment that is given as soon as possible to someone who is in
a stomach illness caused by eating food that contains harmful bacteria, so that
medicine or drugs given to people who are ill
someone who is run-down is tired and not healthy
a substance which contains a weak form of the bacteria or virus that causes a di
sleep for longer than you intended
someone who does not wake easily
to remain in bed in the morning for longer than usual
to begin to sleep
someone who cannot sleep easily
a short sleep, especially during the day
the stage of sleep you need to feel refreshed when you wake up
a very frightening dream
to breathe in a noisy way through your mouth and nose while you are asleep
extremely tired
a situation where someone cannot sleep because of noise, temperature etc
using oxygen
the ability to bend your body or to bend something easily
exercise that places a lot of stress on the body
exercise that only puts a little stress on the body
physical activities using a small amount of energy and strength
physical or mental strength that lets you continue doing something for a long ti
the physical power and energy that makes someone strong
physical activities using a lot of energy and strength or determination
an advantage, improvement, or help that you get from something
something that tests strength, skill, or ability, especially in a way that is interesti
the belief that you have the ability to do things well or deal with situations succe
a way of training your mind or learning to control your behaviour
when you give someone the confidence or courage to do something
something that you do regularly or usually, often without thinking about it bec
something that encourages you to work harder, start a new activity etc
eagerness and willingness to do something without needing to be told or forced
when a group of people work effectively together
the correct moment to begin, start, do, etc something
something or someone to be in danger of not existing any more
not long before a particular event or deadline, just before the correct time
almost too late
to have no more time to do or complete something
a short time when something can be done, that must be taken immediately or it w
at a point of time when something happened
for a very long time
a period of time, especially a short one
very soon or very quickly
not very long before
before an event or period in time
to progress or move forward
someone who starts a new business or arranges business deals, often in a way tha
someone who has a part-time job works for only part of each day or week
to make changes to an idea, method, system etc in order to improve it or make
to learn or to teach someone the skills that are needed to do a different job
to start a company, organization, committee etc
to begin your life or profession, or an important period of time in your career
to change from doing or using one thing to doing or using another
the profession or work of keeping or checking financial accounts, calculating tax
the practice or science of farming
the business activity of banks and similar institutions
the process of building things such as houses, bridges, roads etc
the activity of companies that give advice on particular subjects, business areas
the job or activity of writing news reports for newspapers, magazines, television,
the treatment and study of illnesses and injuries
the business of producing books and magazines
the serious study of a subject, in order to discover new facts or test new ideas
work done by government or private organizations to improve bad social conditi
to not move, particularly a computer screen
a small window on a website where people can type messages for others to rea
when someone or something has to wait, or the length of the waiting time
if a sound echoes, you hear it again because it was made near something such as
to enter a place, especially when this is difficult
someone at a party, meeting etc who has invited the guests
when a computer, smartphone etc is joined to an internet system or network
an invitation to an online meeting, or party, meal etc
a digital reference to data someone can follow or be guided to by clicking on it
to make the sound of someone online quieter, so you cannot hear them
to make the sound of someone online loud, so you can hear them
the amount of sound produced by a television, radio etc
shows an opposite or negative
incorrectly or badly
bad or badly
again
under or below a particular level or thing
used to show a negative, a lack, or an opposite
to become impossible to see any longer
not honest, and so deceiving or cheating people
annoyed because of delays, someone else’s mistakes etc
not completely correct or perfect
to not hear properly what someone says, so that you think they said something d
to read something incorrectly
to learn or to teach someone the skills that are needed to do a different job
to change something that has been written, especially in order to improve it, or
a short phrase used as a title for a small part within a longer piece of writing
below zero in temperature
not helping in a situation and sometimes making it worse
unrealistic ideas or hopes are not reasonable or sensible
to agree unwillingly that something is true or that someone else is right
to talk too proudly about your abilities, achievements, or possessions
to state that something is true, even though it has not been proved
to say something in a strong way
to have or express doubts about whether something is true, good, necessary etc
to say or show that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to
to tell someone your ideas about what they should do, where they should go et
to say that you will cause someone harm or trouble if they do not do what you
to decide that there is nothing you can do to change a difficult situation or fact
to say that you believe someone is guilty of a crime or of doing something bad
to tell someone that you are sorry that you have done something wrong
to say that something is not true, or that you do not believe something
to think that something may not be true or that it is unlikely
to say firmly and often that something is true, especially when other people thin
to feel sorry about something you have done and wish you had not done it
to make someone remember something that they must do
to take part in an activity or event, or be connected with it in some way
to make a mistake in the way you write, judge, or understand something
to tell someone about something that has been worrying or annoying you for a lo
to understand what someone means or what they want you to do
to succeed in making someone understand something, especially when this is diff
to listen to and carry out someone's opinion about what you should do
to get upset by the things other people say or do, because you think that their r
to make someone stop thinking and worrying about something
used when you start talking about something new, or when you pause before co
used to continue a story, or something you are discussing with another person
used to get someone’s attention, especially in order to ask them a question
used to pause or give yourself time to think before saying something
happening without being planned or intended
accidentally, without being planned
someone who is fortunate has something good happen to them, or is in a good s
unexpected and very unusual
happening or chosen without any definite plan, aim, or pattern
used to describe something that is surprising because you were not expecting it
an unfortunate situation, condition, quality etc is one that you wish was differen
an all-consuming feeling is so strong that you think of little else
someone who is 42 years old
something that completely changes your life
continuing for a long time
second-hand things are not new when you get them, because they were owned
taking a long time to do
admired by many people because of your good work or achievements
known about by many people in many places
if you go back to the drawing board, you start again with a completely new plan o
something that seems to be bad or unlucky at first, but which you later realise is
to be very easy
to fail to take an opportunity that will give you an advantage
to not be the type of thing that someone likes
used to say that other places or situations seem better than yours, although the
to separate something into smaller parts so that it is easier to do or understand
to solve a problem or discover the answer to a question
to succeed in communicating an idea or piece of information to someone, or to
to explain, describe, or examine something in detail
to repeat something in order to explain it or make sure it is correct
to not include someone or something
to become slower or to make something slower
to help someone understand a process, method etc by explaining it to them caref
to stop working properly
to do something deliberately, even when it involves making a special effort
to have the same interests, attitudes etc as someone else
a chance to do something or an occasion when it is easy for you to do somethin
to try to do something, especially when you are not sure that you will succeed
if two things go hand in hand, they are closely connected
to have a clear meaning and be easy to understand
to happen in a way that agrees with a system or plan, or obeys a set of rules
to have an important effect or influence on something or someone
the particular combination of features and qualities that makes a thing or place d
the state that something is in, especially how good or bad its physical state is
beautiful, attractive, or graceful
exclusive places, organizations, clothes etc are so expensive that not many peop
popular with, or used by, rich people
locked or guarded so that people cannot get in or out or steal anything
a spacious house, room etc is large and has plenty of space to move around in
attractive in a fashionable way
the rights that every person should have, such as the right to vote or to be treate
an endangered language is one that may soon no longer exist because there are
a general increase in world temperatures caused by increased amounts of carbo
the problem of not having anywhere to live
the houses or conditions that people live in
fairness in the way people are treated
the state of being able to read and write
when there are too many people or things in one place
the situation or experience of being poor
the number of people in a particular country or area who cannot get a job
not less than a particular number or amount
if two things happen at the same time, they both happen together
used to say that something is much better, worse etc than anything else
used when you are adding something, especially something surprising, to empha
used to give the reason why someone does something
used to say that something is generally true
used to say that it not possible to manage something
to escape from a difficult place or a situation
to get something again after you have lost it
to change your life so it is organised and under control
to reach the end of a difficult situation
to reach the good situation you are now in
to be a kind and generous person
to have a home
Example GSE Unit/Lesson
We arrived at the wedding late because there was a lot of traffic. / Lead-in
My grandfather has been married to my grandmother for sixty years. 37 Lead-in
Sorry, the toilets in this building are out of order. 54 Lead-in
Sara's teacher congratulated her on her exam results. 65 Lead-in
Choosing the right bike depends on what you want to use it for. / Lead-in
Students on the course learn about all aspects of doing business. / Lead-in
Could you do me a favour and take my car to the garage? / Lead-in
Jim did the laundry and then hung the clothes to dry in the garden. / Lead-in
As long as you do your best at school, your parents will be happy. / Lead-in
I’ve always got on well with Henry. / Lead-in
She gave up her job and started writing poetry instead. 35 Lead-in
Mary was at the dinner table, having a chat with her cousin. / Lead-in
I had a dream about winning the lottery last night. / Lead-in
Jun-Soo had a good time at the party – he stayed until three in the mo / Lead-in
You have quite a good relationship with your parents, don't you? / Lead-in
Messaging apps enable people to keep in close contact at all times. / Lead-in
Voters have to make a choice between three main political parties. / Lead-in
He made a fortune selling property in Spain. / Lead-in
Supermarkets can make huge profits of they sell cheap goods quickly. / Lead-in
I make notes in university lectures on my laptop. / Lead-in
When he retired, he took a course in French architecture. / Lead-in
Germain took an important step towards becoming a doctor when he p / Lead-in
Kaya took charge of her travel plans and booked a flight to Florida. 55 Lead-in
They took their time over lunch, enjoying the meal in the sunshine. 55 Lead-in
Jason's very adventurous – he's travelled around the world on his own 71 1A
My sister is ambitious and wants to own her own company one day. 62 1A
The argumentative lawyer won the court case. 80 1A
Sarah's cheerful today. She won't stop smiling! 65 1A
Curious children ask questions about everything. 63 1A
Outgoing people like parties and meeting new people. 64 1A
He's so rebellious - he never does what his parents tell him. 77 1A
Can you stop being stubborn and accept that I'm right? 72 1A
It's good to be adventurous and try new things. 71 1A VB
Martin's plan to build his own house is very ambitious. 62 1A VB
Leila's really artistic. She paints, draws and sings in a band. 59 1A VB
What a cheerful little baby. She seems very happy. 65 1A VB
I was very emotional when my sister left to live in Australia. 60 1A VB
She's an experienced pilot – she's been flying planes for 20 years. 59 1A VB
It was really generous of my uncle to pay for our concert tickets. 60 1A VB
It's helpful when my housemate gives me a lift to work. 45 1A VB
I'm hopeful that I'll finish this project by Friday afternoon. 61 1A VB
Kai's such a likeable guy. All his friends love him! 74 1A VB
I'd like to be more musical. I can't sing or play any instruments. 61 1A VB
My mum's an optimistic person who sees the good in every situation. 61 1A VB
It's not going to rain when we go to the beach. Stop being so pessimisti 71 1A VB
Elaine's so practical – she fixed my bike when it broke last week. 62 1A VB
It's important to be realistic and choose a new car we can afford. 67 1A VB
I always feel relaxed when I listen to classical music. 58 1A VB
Pavel's such a reliable colleague. He always does what he says he's goin 59 1A VB
My cousin's a really talented footballer. He plays for the national team. 61 1A VB
Thank you so much for the flowers. It was so thoughtful of you. 65 1A VB
The smell of apple pie brings back memories of my grandmother. / 1B
My happiest childhood memories are of playing at the beach. / 1B
You have a good memory for people's birthdays and phone numbers. / 1B
I try to learn new French vocabulary by heart after each class. / 1B
My dad's long-term memory isn't as good as it used to be. / 1B
Sharmila's got perfect recall. She remembers exactly what she was doin / 1B
I remember every detail of my wedding day. / 1B
Her short-term memory is awful. She can't remember what she had for / 1B
Anything I tell my son goes in one ear and out the other. / 1B VB
You were definitely at the picnic last week. Your memory is playing trick / 1B VB
Oh, what's it called again? It's on the tip of my tongue, but I can't rem / 1B VB
I’ll get back to you after I refresh my memory of the project details. / 1B VB
His name rings a bell, but I'm not sure where from. / 1B VB
I wanted to buy milk at the supermarket, but it slipped my mind. / 1B VB
She's fed up of studying for her exams – she just wants them to be ove / 1C
I was fond of my History teacher at school. He was a really nice man. / 1C
My best friend is nervous about taking her driving test next week. / 1C
I'm not keen on carrots. I prefer peas, or other vegetables. / 1C
Oliver's passionate about salsa dancing. He takes classes four times a w / 1C
We’re really into water sports, like windsurfing and diving. / 1C
Alice is terrified of spiders. She leaves the room if she sees one! / 1C
They were thrilled when a new restaurant opened in their village. / 1C
She analysed the survey results and sent them to her boss. 63 2A
The scientists' findings showed an increase in the local elephant populat 63 2A
I predict that Brazil will win the next World Cup. 63 2A
Andrew goes to his office on Monday and works remotely the rest of t 66 2A
That researcher studies volcanoes at the national university. 61 2A
Smart technology now controls everything from cars to refrigerators. 59 2A
Manchester is one of the centres of the UK tech industry. / 2A
This virtual reality headset makes you feel like you're in a forest! 78 2A
I'll analyse the sales figures tomorrow and let you know the results. 63 2A VB
An analysis of the blood sample showed the animal was healthy. 56 2A VB
She's a business analyst who works with tech companies. 66 2A VB
Jun Soo is so analytical – he can solve any maths problem you give him. 71 2A VB
Let's think about this analytically. What's the best way to do the exper 71 2A VB
I wish I could predict the future. 63 2A VB
Tracy is so predictable. She has the same coffee, at the same time, ever 72 2A VB
Predictably, the bus didn't come this morning, so as usual I was late for 72 2A VB
I don't believe his prediction that we'll all use flying cars in 10 years' ti 65 2A VB
They live in a remote village in the French countryside. 66 2A VB
My boss allows us to work remotely most of the time. 66 2A VB
I'm currently researching which university to apply for next year. 61 2A VB
The biologist's research into trees had some surprising results. 57 2A VB
Oscar is a digital researcher. He analyses computer data for a large co 61 2A VB
We study three types of science at college – physics, chemistry and biol 54 2A VB
The scientific data clearly demonstrates that we are damaging our plan 55 2A VB
The results show scientifically that drinking water is good for your body 73 2A VB
She was a great scientist, whose research into malaria saved many lives 35 2A VB
My university's virtual classroom is a great place to meet other student 66 2A VB
Most international work meetings are done virtually these days. 70 2A VB
This coastline is one of the most beautiful parts of the country. 61 2B
The building was deserted after all the workers went home. 72 2B
The open space at the edge of the city had spectacular views of the mo / 2B
They sat on the river bank, watching ducks swim in the water. 59 2B
The scenery near where I live is really pretty. 60 2B
As the sunlight came through the trees, they saw a deer in the distance 62 2B
The small track behind Jason's house leads to the local park. 62 2B
The woodland in Germany's Black forest is home to many wild animals. 62 2B
Getting up at five every day to go to work is exhausting! 71 2C
The harsh snow and winds of the Arctic region mean it is difficult there. 75 2C
My grandfather's modest house had just two rooms, a kitchen and a liv 70 2C
I like the ordinary things in life, like a cup of coffee in the morning. 60 2C
Rita loves being a teacher – she says it's a very rewarding job. 66 2C
That football match was so tedious. I thought it would never end! 75 2C
The Saami people of Norway have a unique culture, traditions and lang 60 2C
The beauty of the pyramids is astonishing. You have to see them to belie 71 2D
Cars, food, clothes – he likes the finest things money can buy. 63 2D
The view from the top of the building was absolutely incredible. 60 2D
Buckingham Palace is one of the most magnificent homes in the UK. 68 2D
These mighty walls protected the city from enemies for centuries. 74 2D
The most precious thing I own is a ring which my grandmother gave me 62 2D
The world music acts were my favourite part of the festival. 70 3A
The atmosphere at the meeting was very tense. 58 3A
Benjamin attends a graphic design class on Wednesday evenings. 55 3A
The film festival attracts thousands of visitors every August. 59 3A
The festival-goers set up their tents in a field next to the main stage. / 3A
Have you seen the line-up for XFest this year? It's amazing! 73 3A
Sonia's an events organiser. She's planning a wedding at the moment. 65 3A
They arrived at the venue late and missed their favourite singer. 55 3A
Our company will be greener if we reduce our carbon emissions. / 3A VB
Your carbon footprint is smaller if you take trains rather than fly to plac 79 3A VB
Shall we join the 'plastic-free' beach clean-up this weekend? 59 3A VB
Australia's natural resources include coal, gold and diamonds. 63 3A VB
My city has an excellent recycling programme. 60 3A VB
The ocean, wind and sun are all sources of renewable energy. 61 3A VB
China is the world's biggest producer of solar power. / 3A VB
Cycling is a highly sustainable form of transport. 61 3A VB
You carry on with your work and I'll make dinner tonight. 57 3B
He came up with a great plan for his flatmate's surprise birthday party. 67 3B
Lars ended up lost after he took the wrong bus at the airport. 68 3B
It's good you have your old job to fall back on if this one doesn't work o / 3B
I hope this play lives up to the reviews. They all say it's brilliant. 67 3B
Cara was very nervous and messed up two questions on the exam. 67 3B
It really puts me off when people talk through a film at the cinema. 69 3B
I don't know how he puts up with his older sister – she's so annoying! 58 3B
Max tried to bring up his holiday plans, but she didn't want to talk abo 66 3B VB
She comes across as confident, but she's actually quite shy. 67 3B VB
We'll come back to the sales figures after a short lunch break. 65 3B VB
They got their message across well and nobody had any questions. 66 3B VB
Let's move on to the next part of the plan, which is planting trees in the 55 3B VB
My aunt pointed out that I hadn't tried any of her chocolate cake yet. 57 3B VB
Could you speak up, Pablo? I can't hear you very well. 59 3B VB
He didn't have to spell out that the restaurant is closed. I can see that f 66 3B VB
The TV series A Suitable Boy is based on a famous Indian novel. / 3C
The cast of the play were all really good actors. 62 3C
I loved the costumes in the film – they were so colourful and bright! 61 3C
The ending of the film was so sad that Keiko couldn’t stop crying. 59 3C
The play's last scene was very long. I was a bit bored by the end. 60 3C
Set in Russia, the film tells the story of a young woman looking for love. 68 3C
The film's soundtrack is mostly samba and salsa music. 67 3C
It's sometimes hard to watch a film and read subtitles at the same time 67 3C
The twist at the end of the novel was quite shocking. I wasn't expecting i 74 3C
Cut down on fatty foods if you want to be healthier. / 4A
My regular workouts at the gym are on Tuesdays and Fridays. / 4A
Graphic designers are always at their desks. It's a very sedentary job. / 4A
Gareth's taking a gap year to expand his horizons before university. / 4A
Learning a new language is a great way to stay mentally active. / 4A
I want to keep up my progress in tennis, so I don’t forget what I've lear / 4A
It's important to stay in shape as you get older, to reduce the risk of seri / 4A
They're going to completely transform their lifestyle when they move to / 4A
Catherine tries to vary her diet to include fruit, nuts, eggs, cheese and f / 4A
If you work long hours, you'll be stressed and tired all the time. / 4A
I have an allergy to cats. My skin goes red when I'm near them. 62 4A
The doctor gave her antibiotics for her eye infection. 59 4A VB
Freddy suffered from asthma and other breathing problems when he wa 60 4A VB
Being given first aid at the scene of the accident probably saved their li 62 4A VB
Poor hygiene in restaurant kitchens aften causes food poisoning. 69 4A VB
She’s on medication for a heart condition. 66 4A VB
I was feeling too run-down to go to the gym this afternoon. 64 4A VB
Doctors worried that there would not be enough vaccines for everyon 66 4A VB
Sorry I’m late. My alarm didn't go off and I overslept. 81 4B
My husband 's a really heavy sleeper. He wouldn't wake up if a bomb w / 4B
I love having a lie-in on Sunday mornings. 68 4B
Isabelle must be exhausted. She kept dropping off at her desk today. 64 4B
He was a terrible insomniac who only slept three hours a night. 83 4B
My grandmother likes to take a nap after lunch. 73 4B
The baby was in a deep sleep and didn't wake up when we took her out / 4B
Years after the accident I still have nightmares about it. 58 4B
He could hear the old man snoring through the wall of the building. 73 4B
I was exhausted by the journey, which took over ten hours. 58 4B
The traffic outside the hotel kept them awake all night. / 4B
Aerobic exercises can make you feel out of breath. 76 4C
Stretching exercises will help your flexibility. 67 4C
It's important to wear good shoes for high-impact exercise like running. / 4C
My doctor recommended low-impact exercises for my back, so now I do / 4C
Doing moderate exercise three times a week is very good for your healt / 4C
Stevie has the stamina and the determination to become a gymnast. 74 4C
She didn’t even have the strength to stand up. 56 4C
I love vigorous exercise, like swimming and cycling. / 4C
The benefits of contact lenses are that you don't need to wear glasses. 54 4C VB
He's taken on the challenge of running the London marathon next year. 60 4C VB
Good training gives beginners the confidence to enjoy skiing. 58 4C VB
Team sports teach respect and discipline. 60 4C VB
She needed no encouragement to join the football team. 66 4C VB
Getting eight hours of sleep a night is a good habit. 59 4C VB
Awards provide an incentive for young people to improve their skills. 72 4C VB
What was your motivation for becoming an athlete? 67 4C VB
My company encourages good teamwork and communication. 64 4C VB
It's time to go to the airport so we don't miss our flight. / 4D
The future of our planet is under threat if we don’t act on climate chan / 4D
Theo got to the station just in time to catch the bus. / 4D
The ambulance finally arrived, and not a moment too soon. / 4D
Time is running out to meet the project deadline. / 4D
The window of opportunity to buy this car with a discount won't last fo / 4D
Olivia had been at the party for an hour by the time Raye arrived. 59 5A
They were friends for ages before they became boyfriend and girlfriend 60 5A
On weekends, with his family, he could relax for a while. / 5A
We’ll be home in no time if we drive back. 65 5A
Just moments earlier, she heard the doorbell ring. / 5A
Up to that point, no one had heard of the football manager. / 5A
Do you have any advice on how to advance my career? 66 5B
Entrepreneurs are often very creative people. 70 5B
He wants to work part-time after his wife has their baby. / 5B
There are plans to reinvent the American educational system. / 5B
I want to retrain as a teacher next year. 78 5B
Hannah set up her coffee business after she visited Costa Rica. 57 5B
He started out as a model, but then became a fashion photographer. 61 5B
She worked as a librarian before switching to journalism. 67 5B
Job applicants must be qualified in accountancy and office administrati 77 5B VB
More than 75% of the land outside the cities is used for agriculture. 60 5B VB
The banking industry strongly opposed the new government regulation 65 5B VB
Juan's family business is the largest construction company in Mexico. 58 5B VB
Veronica works for an large engineering consultancy. 74 5B VB
At university I decided that magazine journalism was the perfect career 63 5B VB
The achievements of modern medicine are incredible. 34 5B VB
Marcia has worked in fiction publishing for the last 10 years. 59 5B VB
The university's research focussed on the causes of cancer. 57 5B VB
We have extensive social work experience, especially in the area of chil 64 5B VB
Liam, your screen is frozen. Can you turn your camera off and on again / 5C
Just type a message in the chat box if you have any questions. / 5C
There was a delay on the call, so I had to log off and enter the meeting 47 5C
It's so annoying when you can hear an echo on conference calls. 72 5C
Tanya couldn't get into the meeting because her internet wasn't workin 48 5C
I'll be the host of this week's call, so I'll send the invites shortly. 62 5C
My internet connection wasn't working, so I had to call an engineer to lo / 5C
If you check your inbox, you should see the invite there. 80 5C
James posted a link to the new project in the meeting chat box. 52 5C
Please put yourself on mute during the meeting if you aren't speaking. / 5C
I can't hear you, Sarit. Can you unmute yourself, please? / 5C
She turned the volume on the TV up so it was really loud. 43 5C
I disconnected the internet so I could focus on my work. / 6A
That's an impractical solution to the problem. It's too expensive. / 6A
I misunderstood your instructions for using the shower. / 6A
We had to redo the homework which we messed up! / 6A
Dimitri's project was substandard, so he had to talk to the boss. / 6A
It was unnecessary for you to clean the plates – we have a dishwasher. / 6A
The sun disappeared behind a cloud and it began to rain. 51 6A VB
People are no longer surprised that many politicians are dishonest. 67 6A VB
Don't be impatient. I'm working as fast as I can. 68 6A VB
You have to accept that most relationships in life are imperfect. 74 6A VB
Joe's question was so strange I wondered if I had misheard him. / 6A VB
The doctor misread the notes and gave the patient the wrong medicine 77 6A VB
We bought new software and had to retrain everyone in the office to us 78 6A VB
if you rewrite the first paragraph of your essay, it will be a little clearer. 70 6A VB
This article has subheadings above each paragraph of the text. / 6A VB
The road was closed for three days because of snow and sub-zero tem / 6A VB
The sales assistant was very unhelpful and rude. 69 6A VB
I found the play boring and the characters unrealistic. 66 6A VB
Paul admitted that he sometimes feels jealous of my friendship with Isa 62 6B
She's always boasting about how much money she's made. 63 6B
This skin product claims that it can make you look twenty years younger 61 6B
The prime minister emphasized that there were no plans to raise taxes. 59 6B
I questioned what he was saying because I didn't believe his excuse. 65 6B
The students refused to take their teacher seriously when he said ther 51 6B
Her mother suggested that she should go and see the doctor. 67 6B
Factory workers are threatening to strike if they don’t receive a pay inc 62 6B
She’s not going to change, so you just have to accept that and deal with 62 6B VB
Are you accusing me of lying? I'm telling the truth. 54 6B VB
Tim apologised for his behaviour in the meeting. 57 6B VB
The two men denied stealing the car from the garage. 59 6B VB
Kim never doubted her daughter's story about the party. 58 6B VB
He insisted I should take a taxi because it was going to rain. 66 6B VB
My grandmother regrets leaving school at the age of fifteen. 59 6B VB
My flatmate reminded me to get some milk at the supermarket. 56 6B VB
I don’t want to get involved in an argument about who caused the acci / 6C
This isn’t their house. We must have got the address wrong. 61 6C
It felt so good have a coffee with Mike and get my work problems off m 73 6C
OK, I get the message – I'll go to the supermarket! 63 6C
How can I get it through to him that this is really important? 59 6C
Melissa took her friends' advice and decided to go travelling for a year. / 6C
Don’t take his behaviour personally; he’s rude to everyone. 66 6C
Do you want to play video games? It might take your mind off things at 67 6C
OK, that's something to think about. Thanks for telling me. / 6D
Right, so I was at the bus stop, and this girl from school came and stood / 6D
So, as you were saying, you lost your suitcase. What happened next? / 6D
Well, that sounds like an interesting holiday. / 6D
This house insurance covers accidental damage to furniture and carpets 63 7A VB
She saw her cousin by chance on the street. / 7A VB
I’ve been fortunate to find a career that I love. 67 7A VB
They were walking in the park when there was a freak rainstorm. 72 7A VB
It was completely random to see you in that café. I never go there! 71 7A VB
The chemistry experiment produced some unexpected results. 64 7A VB
It’s unfortunate that you won't be able to come to our wedding in July. 64 7A VB
Travel and surfing are Mark's all-consuming interests. / 7A
The forty-two-year-old actor won the award for her tenth film. / 7A
Winning the lottery is life-changing for most people. / 7A
These batteries are long-lasting. They works for ages before you need / 7A
I got my second-hand table from the market. 67 7A
The cake is very time-consuming – it takes four hours to make! / 7A
Suki is a widely-respected businesswoman who runs her own company. / 7A
The Eiffel Tower is a world-famous tourist attraction. / 7A
The current system isn’t working. We need to go back to the drawing bo / 7B
Missing the plane was a blessing in disguise because he met his wife on / 7B
Getting tickets to the match will be a piece of cake if you book early. / 7B
He didn't get his application in early enough so he missed the boat on t / 7B
Jazz isn’t my cup of tea – I prefer classical music. 70 7B
Andrea complains about everything. He always thinks the grass is green / 7B
He showed us the whole dance, then broke it down so we could learn it 68 7C
I've figured out why my smartphone wasn't working properly. 64 7C
I just can't get across to her how important it is to study. 66 7C
Sara goes into so much detail when she talks about her lunch. It's really 58 7C
I'll go over a few basic rules of the programme and then talk about the d 51 7C
Kidd was left out of the basketball team because he didn't train hard e 60 7C
It is important to slow down, rest and eat healthy food sometimes. / 7C
They talked through the details of the show so everyone was clear what / 7C
Something’s gone wrong with my watch. It's not working. 59 8A
Bridget made a point of thanking each of us for her birthday gift. 75 8A
I found I had a lot in common with the people I met when I was travelli 55 8A
I had a rare opportunity to see inside an ancient castle last weekend. / 8A
Why don't you have a go at windsurfing some time? / 8A
Economic progress goes hand in hand with environmental responsibility 62 8A
Could you read this essay and tell me if it makes sense? 62 8A
Everything went according to plan, and we arrived at the hotel on time. / 8A
Alex's teacher is fantastic – he's made all the difference to her educatio / 8A
The apartment is 200 years old, with lots of character. 64 8A VB
My second-hand car is in excellent condition. 53 8A VB
The ballet dancer was tall and elegant. 64 8A VB
Harrods store is in one of the most exclusive areas of London. 65 8A VB
Carla runs a fashionable restaurant near the city centre. 67 8A VB
The front of the building has two guards and is very secure. 64 8A VB
Our hotel bedrooms are spacious and all have private bathrooms and ba 65 8A VB
The room was full of stylish chairs and beautiful sofas. 63 8A VB
The civil rights movement took place in the USA in the 1950s and 60s. 66 8B
Welsh was an endangered language until children began to learn it at p / 8B
The seminar will educate students on the environment and global warm 60 8B
Homelessness was a huge issue after the earthquake. 68 8B
Bad housing can cause health problems such as asthma. 66 8B
Most children have a strong sense of justice. 64 8B
A new adult literacy programme provides classes that teach people to r 66 8B
Overcrowding in classrooms has become a problem in recent years. 73 8B
Millions of elderly people live in the country in poverty. 56 8B
When the factory closed there was high unemployment in the town. 44 8B
It will take you at least 20 minutes to get to the museum. 54 8C
Kate and Jamie both went to live in Spain at the same time. 53 8C
Watching sport was by far the most popular activity on Saturday aftern 67 8C
I know my boss's wife really well. In fact, I had dinner with her last wee 54 8C
In order to get to the cinema on time, I took a taxi. / 8C
On the whole, I thought the exhibition was pretty good. 67 8C
The fire got out of control and destroyed hundreds of trees in the forest / 8C
He was determined to get out of prison soon. / 8D
Singing lessons helped me get my confidence back after I left the choir. / 8D
After I moved to Singapore, it took me a while to get my life together. / 8D
It was difficult when I lost my job, but starting another career got me to / 8D
I got to where I am today through hard work and luck. / 8D
Genevieve has got such a big heart. She'll help anyone out. / 8D
Neil's got somewhere to live after he finishes university – a houseshare / 8D
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compound adjectives 82
compound adjectives 82
compound adjectives 82
compound adjectives 82
compound adjectives 82
compound adjectives 82
compound adjectives 82
idioms: regrets 84
idioms: regrets 84
idioms: regrets 84
idioms: regrets 84
idioms: regrets 84
idioms: regrets 84
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
phrasal verbs: explaining 86
collocations with go, have and make 93
collocations with go, have and make 93
collocations with go, have and make 93
collocations with go, have and make 93
collocations with go, have and make 93
collocations with go, have and make 93
collocations with go, have and make 93
collocations with go, have and make 93
collocations with go, have and make 93
describing homes and living conditions 141
describing homes and living conditions 141
describing homes and living conditions 141
describing homes and living conditions 141
describing homes and living conditions 141
describing homes and living conditions 141
describing homes and living conditions 141
describing homes and living conditions 141
world issues 95
world issues 95
world issues 95
world issues 95
world issues 95
world issues 95
world issues 95
world issues 95
world issues 95
world issues 95
prepositional phrases 98
prepositional phrases 98
prepositional phrases 98
prepositional phrases 98
prepositional phrases 98
prepositional phrases 98
prepositional phrases 98
phrases with get 101
phrases with get 101
phrases with get 101
phrases with get 101
phrases with get 101
phrases with get 101
phrases with get 101