Feedback January-February Flashcards
Should I _ (act»_space; past) differently or not?
Should I have acted differently or not?
talking about the past:
should + have + V3
add ‘ish’
I normally spend around two hours reading news in the morning.
I normally spend around two hours-ish reading news in the morning.
I think Elon Musk is _ for (= crazy for) doing what he’s doing with social media.
I think Elon Musk is nuts for doing what he’s doing with social media.
Irina, you’re in Russia, really? Somehow I thought you _ abroad.
Irina, you’re in Russia, really? Somehow I thought you were abroad.
When realizing you were mistaken, use
I thought + past simple
I think you could spend a bloody fortune _ (get) rid of mold.
I think you could spend a bloody fortune getting rid of mold.
I _ (have) quite a few interviews. [in my life]
I‘ve had quite a few interviews.
life experience => present perfect
We looked at this person’s pages on social m_. [plural]
We looked at this person’s pages on social media. /ˈmiːdiə/
NB Don’t add ‘s’ as ‘media’ is already plural for ‘medium’.
[add one word]
I’m happy we didn’t take this person. [= hire]
[add one word]
I’m happy we didn’t take this person on. [= hire]
Social media can give you an idea of
как этот человек относится to certain things.
Social media can give you an idea of
what attitude this person has to certain things.
‘relate’ isn’t about point of view
what’s this?
a /tʌks/
a /tʌks/ is a ‘tuxedo’ - see the picture) a man’s dinner jacket
not to confuse with taxes /tæksɪz/ - налоги - the vowel is different
[pronunciation] insight
/ˈɪnsaɪt/
STRESS
[find and fix the issue]
You should get some insight into how the industry _ (develop).
You should get some insight into how the industry is developing.
use Present Continuous to talk about change
[find and fix the issue]
See if the company has stable performance over 10-12 years
See if the company has had stable performance over 10-12 years.
Talking about a period of time => use a Perfect tense
[collocation]
Although it was raining (сильно), she decided to return her shopping cart.
Although it was raining heavily, she decided to return her shopping cart.
[find and fix the issue]
My husband fell asleep during the film. Despite that I still enjoyed the evening.
Comma:
My husband fell asleep during the film. Despite that, I still enjoyed the evening.
[find and fix the issue]
Despite my husband fell asleep during the film, I still enjoyed the evening.
Despite my husband falling asleep during the film, I still enjoyed the evening.
despite + subject + v-ing
Connect the ideas. Rewrite the bold part.
She explained what this candidate could do write in order + he could do better in the next interview.
She explained what this candidate could do write in order to do better in the next interview.
or in order for him to do
[fix the issue] Despite her perfect fit for the position, she didn’t get the job.
Despite being a perfect fit for the position, she didn’t get the job.
[connect these with ‘nevertheless’]
She was a perfect fit for the position.
She didn’t get the job.
She was a perfect fit for the position. Nevertheless, she didn’t get the job.
NB. Notice the comma after ‘nevertheless’
[pronunciation] although
/ɔːlˈðəʊ/
I’m studying English despite _ I don’t need it in my life.
I’m studying English despite the fact that I don’t need it in my life.
[pronunciation] prioritize
/praɪˈɔːrətaɪz/
Connect the ideas. Replace the bold part so that the linker works with the structure of the sentence.
She explained what this candidate could do write in order?? + he could do better in the next interview.
She explained what this candidate could do write so that + he could do better** in the next interview.
or ‘so he could….’
so (that) + subject+ verb
in order to + verb
in order for someone to + verb
[pronunciation] prioritize
BrE /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/
AmE /praɪˈɔːrətaɪz/
[fix the issue] I had three _ (встречи одна за другой).
[fix the issue] I had three meetings back to BACK.
not three +b-t-b + meetings
We spend one hour _ (discuss) things that we can resolve in 10 minutes in writing.
We spend one hour discussing things that we can resolve in 10 minutes in writing.
spend [some time] -ing (not ‘to’)
[pronunciation] In what situation do you typically feel…
/ˈtɪpɪkli/
‘cal’ is normally pronounced ‘lk’ in
adverbs: basically,
dramatically,
chronically tired,
biologically programmed to …,
but ironically,
smiled enthusiastically
When I really like what I’m doing, I can do it for hours o_ e_.
When I really like what I’m doing, I can do it for hours o_ e_.
Further examples:
He would disappear for weeks on end.
When you really like doing something, you could be so e_ in it you simply can’t stop.
When you really like doing something, you could be so engrossed in it you simply can’t stop.
/ɪnˈɡrəʊst/
More examples: He sat there engrossed in thought.
She was engrossed in conversation and didn’t see how..
Thankfully, they were all too engrossed to notice her.
[pronunciation] impulsive
/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
I’m definitely not that good at getting my point across quickly. I just can’t be s_ (= краткий - краткость сестра таланта)
I’m definitely not that good at getting my point across quickly. I just can’t be succinct
/səkˈsɪŋkt/
For me it’s a problem when things don’t sound _ (красиво).
For me it’s a problem when things don’t sound beautiful.
sound + adj
look + adj
smell + adj
fell + adj
I try not to work at night cause it’s a _ _ once you start.
I try not to work at night cause it’s a slippery slope once you start.
As a technical writer, I often need to find the exact t_ of ph_ to get my idea across.
As a technical writer, I often need to find the exact turn of phrase to get my idea across.
[pronunciation] They’re in a perpetual crisis.
/ˈkraɪsɪs/
not /z/!
[collocation]
They _ a lot of empty promises.
They made a lot of empty promises.
I try not to reschedule my Spanish lesson, cause it’s a slippery slope o_ _ s_.
I try not to reschedule my Spanish lesson, cause it’s a slippery slope once you start.
I’m a manager, and I sometimes need to be e_ (красноречивым).
I’m a manager, and I sometimes need to be eloquent.
/ˈeləkwənt/
[find and fix an issue]
It would take way too much time. But it would fantastic.
It would take way too much time. But it would be fantastic.
I’m afraid to start learning another language because I’m afraid I’d start m_ u_ the languages. (путать)
I’m afraid to start learning another language because I’m afraid I’d start mixing up the languages. (путать)
I’m afraid to start learning another language because I’m afraid I’d start mixing up the languages.
I think that depends on the c_ (обстстоятельства).
I think that depends on the circumstances (обстстоятельства).
/ˈsɜːkəmstənsɪz/
(about taking part in a marathon)
It would be too much r_ (ответственность) if I did that.
(about taking part in a marathon)
It would be too much responsibility (ответственность) if I did that.
That would be _responsible (what’s the negative prefix?)
That would be irresponsible (what’s the negative prefix?)
Also: irrelevant - не актуально
an irrational fear
нерациональный
irregular schedule
irresistible offer - неотразимый, невозможно отказаться
[find and fix a mistake]
It would negatively affect to my health.
It would negatively affect my health.
no ‘to’ after ‘affect’
[pronunciation] Have you ever considered..
/kənˈsɪdə(r)d/
[pronunciation] loans
/ləʊnz/
not ‘i’
_ some point, I just lost all interest in these things.
At some point, I just lost all interest in these things.
It’s a drop in the ocean, but still 1000 drops can _ a lot of difference.
It’s a drop in the ocean, but still 1000 drops can make a lot of difference.
He deliberately m_ everything I said. (= misinterpreted)
He deliberately misconstrued everything I said.
It is easy to misconstrue confidence as arrogance.
It’s easy to misconstrue shyness as unfriendliness.
/ˌmɪskənˈstruː/
Sometimes the customer doesn’t really know what (_ / really need).
Sometimes the customer doesn’t really know what they really need.
[pronunciation]
generate / integrate / appreciate / operates / elaborate
[pronunciation]
GEnerate / INtegrate / appREciate / Operates / eLAborate
[pronunciation] consequences
/ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/
So, you raised three kids alone? That must’ve been tough.
= That _ easy.
So, you raised three kids alone? That must’ve been tough.
= That can’t have been easy.
**The opposite of ‘must’ve’ is ‘can’t have’; ‘mustn’t have’ doesn’t exist.
I’m so sorry. And I know I _‘ve apologized earlier.
I’m so sorry. And I should‘ve apologized earlier.
‘must’ve’ is a guess; ‘should’ve is criticism
I’m proud of not having killed my children, despite the way they sometimes behave.
Oh, that must _ hard.
I’m proud of not having killed my children, despite the way they sometimes behave.
Oh, that must be hard.
‘I’m a travel blogger’
‘Oh, really? You must _ (have) thousands of subscribers’.
‘I’m a travel blogger’
‘Oh, really? You must have thousands of subscribers’.
‘I’m a travel blogger’
‘Oh, really? You must _ (have) thousands of subscribers before the pandemic..
‘I’m a travel blogger’
‘Oh, really? You must’ve had thousands of subscribers before the pandemic..
[running a marathon]
That must’ve _ a rather long preparation.
(or reformulate entirely)
[running a marathon]
That must’ve required / involved a rather long preparation.
or That must’ve taken ages to prepare for.
[reformulate with one verb]
They must have _ (understood me the wrong way).
They must have misunderstood me.
I must’ve _ (проспал).
I must’ve overslept.
[reformulate the part in bold)
Where’s everyone? I’m sure the meeting hasn’t finished yet - they only started 5 minutes ago.»_space;
The meeting _
[reformulate the part in bold)
Where’s everyone? I’m sure the meeting hasn’t finished yet - they only started 5 minutes ago.»_space;
The meeting can’t have finished.
the opposite of ‘must’ve’ is ‘can’t have’ - never ‘mustn’t’
He must’ve _ plastic _.
He must’ve had plastic surgery.
[pronunciation] experiment
/ɪkˈsperɪmənt/
I’m between jobs now, and there have been massive layoffs in the industry.
That must _ very frustrating.
I’m between jobs now, and there have been massive layoffs in the industry.
That must be very frustrating.
I think I l_ _ when I met my husband. [= got extremely lucky]
I think I lucked out when I met my husband. [= got extremely lucky]
I’ve been trying to get more physical ex_ (= walk more, go jogging, etc)
I’ve been trying to get more physical exercise.
I buy lots of books and I can’t do anything _ it.
I buy lots of books and I can’t do anything about it.
[pronunciation] process the information
BrE /ˈprəʊses/
AmE /ˈprɑːses/
even after I’ve _ (weigh up) the pros and cons..
Even after I’ve weighed up the pros and cons..
I sometimes _ my gut feeling.
I sometimes trust my gut feeling.
or rely on
I don’t like making instant feelings - I think you need sleep _ it.
I don’t like making instant feelings - I think you need sleep on it.
Does anyone act of hunches?
I _, a few times.
Does anyone act of hunches?
I have, a few times.
[find and fix a grammar issue]
all kinds of betting - especially betting on /hɔːrs/
all kinds of betting - especially betting on horses (or especially betting on a horse)
not betting on whores
[pronunciation] analysis
/əˈnæləsɪs/
/s/ not /z/
people who are p_ _ analysis paralysis (подвержены)
people who are prone to analysis paralysis (подвержены)
That l_ depends on the person’s personality.
That largely depends on the person’s personality.
/ˈlɑːrdʒli/
[reformulate]
When you\re looking for a flat, of course you want to shop around, but usually there’s the problem that there’s another person who wants to rent the same flat, and so you have to
make a decision fast. >>
you have to make a _ decision
[reformulate]
When you\re looking for a flat, of course you want to shop around, but usually there’s the problem that there’s another person who wants to rent the same flat, and so you have to make a decision fast. >>
you have to make a prompt decision
See this expression ‘when you hear that little voice in your head’? I mean, if you’re _ a _ _ pain (= you have an acute pain), it’s not gonna be a ‘little voice’.
See this expression ‘when you hear that little voice in your head’? I mean, if you’re in a lot of pain (= you have an acute pain), it’s not gonna be a ‘little voice’.
Improve the bit in bold
‘Well, I think this is a bit controversial.’ [a long discussion]
I got your point and, as I told you the first time, this is a bit controversial.
Improve the bit in bold
‘Well, I think this is a bit controversial.’ [a long discussion]
I got your point and, as I was saying, this is a bit controversial.
or: like I said,
[pronunciation] consequences
CONsequences
Sometimes it’s difficult to _ the difference between important decisions and unimportant decisions.
Sometimes it’s difficult to tell the difference between important decisions and unimportant decisions.
I think that actually our gut is almost always wrong, _ (по статистике).
I think that actually our gut is almost always wrong, according to statistics. /stəˈtɪstɪks/
We actually _ (discuss) the first topic.
We actually were discussing the first topic.
or ‘have discussed this topic’
not ‘about’ (Indian English)
The rate of Armenian dram _ (вырос довольно существенно).
The rate of Armenian dram has grown (present perfect)
quite a lot / quite a bit / quite substantially (or another adverb).
I needed a fallback in case things _ (go) well.
I needed a fallback in case things didn’t go well.
I think it’s important to b_ a financial safety net in case you lose your job.
I think it’s important to build a financial safety net in case you lose your job.
So, do you have a financial safety net?
Well, right now I’m between jobs, so I’m actually e_ _ my savings. (= залезаю в..)
So, do you have a financial safety net?
Well, right now I’m between jobs, so I’m actually eating into my savings.
What’s the difference?
In summer, it’s too hot in Georgia and you can’t even
- go out at night
- go outside at night
What’s the difference?
In summer, it’s too hot in Georgia and you can’t even
- go out at night = go to restaurants / clubs / etc
- go outside at night = leave the house
Nowadays when you plan a trip to Russia you have to allow for some unforeseen events. Like, for instance you normally buy two tickets and you need to allow for _ (the first flight / run) late.
Nowadays when you plan a trip to Russia you have to allow for some unforeseen events. Like, for instance you normally buy two tickets and you need to **allow for the first flight running late.
allow for something going wrong (when ‘allow’ means ‘plan for sth’)
allow for subj v-ing
There’s a _ (анекдот). A man comes to a doctor and…
There’s a joke. A man comes to a doctor and…
I think I met all my friends through _ (общие) friends.
I think I met all my friends through mutual friends.
[talking about your kids falling ill]
For me it’s important to know whether it’s something serious or just a(n) _ cold.
[talking about your kids falling ill]
For me it’s important to know whether it’s something serious or just an ordinary cold / a regular cold / a common cold
not ‘normal’
Some people think that if you got sick you have to _ some pills.
Some people think that if you got sick you have to take some pills.
(or take some meds/medication)
not ‘eat’
[pronunciation] antibiotics
/ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪks/
Some medications might have some delayed s_ _ (= побочный эффект).
Some medications might have some delayed side effects (= побочный эффект).
It’s not that much _ _ surprise for me.
It’s not that much of a surprise for me.
GPs don’t always have a lab _ _ (в своём распоряжении).
GPs don’t always have a lab at their disposal.
‘embarrassed’ or ‘confused’?
Some doctors feel a bit _ (им стыдно) about relying on their gut feelings.
Some doctors feel a bit embarrassed (им стыдно) about relying on their gut feelings.
not ‘запутавшиеся’ = confused
In programming I sometimes _ decisions that I can’t explain.
In programming I sometimes make decisions that I can’t explain.
What’s the meaning of this word?
chef
повар, someone who cooks.
How to say ‘спрошу своего шефа?’
I’d ask my _ (шеф) - my boss, my manager, my supervisor, etc.
[fix the issue]
When there are complaints, they should warrant your attention.
[fix the issue]
When there are complaints, they warrant your attention.
(‘warrant’ already has the idea that you should pay attention**)
