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[pronunciation]
There are some effects that a professional eye can notice.

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/ɪˈfekts/

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These photos don’t c_ any emotions.

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These photos don’t convey any emotions.

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There are some aspects of composition that show it’s a professional photo.

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/ˈæspekts/

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[pronunciation]
driven by

e.g. I’m not driven by money or fame, but by the desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

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/ˈdrɪvn/

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What’s this?

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a squirrel

BrE /ˈskwɪrəl/
AmE /ˈskwɜːrəl/

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The story is _ (narration >> verb) in flashback.

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The story is narrated in flashback.

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[spelling]
/ˈɔːfl/

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awful

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[stress]
enthusiastic

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enthusiAStic

/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

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[pronunciation]
fascinating

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/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

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This horror movie was really f_ (scary).

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This horror movie was really frightening (scary).

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This strategy might be so deeply ingrained that they might not be a_ they’re doing it.

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This strategy might be so deeply ingrained that they might not be aware they’re doing it.

/əˈweə(r)/

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If I see that someone’s got a new hairstyle, I _ them a compliment.

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If I see that someone’s got a new hairstyle, I pay them a compliment.

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He’s a _ (священник).

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He’s a priest.

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Your s_ (= проповеди) are getting better and better.

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Your sermons are getting better and better.

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I was impressed _ how ‘normal’ these conversations sound.

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I was impressed with how ‘normal’ these conversations sound.

or ‘impressed by’ / ‘impressed at’

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[pronunciation]
I just followed a recipe from a baking blog.

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/ˈresəpi/

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I must say you have a real talent _ photography. The angles and lighting were spot on. Have you ever thought about doing it professionally?

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I must say you have a real talent for photography. The angles and lighting were spot on. Have you ever thought about doing it professionally?

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I think he’s trying to view this situation in a positive _

(= see the positive aspects)

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I think he’s trying to view this situation in a positive light.

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The author of this tweet is rather negative, but here it’s j_ (= обосновано).

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The author of this tweet is rather negative, but here it’s justified (= обосновано).

/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/

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I don’t know about this post. This could be a s_ (= мошенничество).

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I don’t know about this post. This could be a scam (= мошенничество).

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[pronunciation]

People in the USA seem to talk about racism quite a lot.

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/ˈreɪsɪzəm/

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Maybe he’s being _ (ироничный).

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Maybe he’s being ironic.

BrE /aɪˈrɒnɪk/
AmE /aɪˈrɑːnɪk/

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Yeah! I like this tweet _ (очень сильно).

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Yeah! I like this tweet a lot.

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Take the umbrella _ _ _ _ (= на случай, если пойдёт дождь).

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Take the umbrella in case it rains.

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I didn't get promoted **\_ all my \_** (несмотря на все мои усилия).
I didn't get promoted **despite all my efforts**. (несмотря на все мои усилия). despite = in spite of
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My life would be so much more interesting **\_ (если бы только у меня был) a peacock**.
My life would be so much more interesting **if only I had** a peacock.
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I'll try to fix the \_ (раковину) myself unless it turns out to be a bigger problem than I thought.
I'll try to fix the **sink** myself unless it turns out to be a bigger problem than I thought.
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I'm guessing **\_ (парень слева)** is a sportsman.
I'm guessing **the guy on the left** is a sportsman.
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The guy on the left \_ (seems? seems like?) sporty.
The guy on the left **seems** sporty.
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The guy on the right seems very \_ (нерешительный).
The guy on the right seems very **indecisive**. /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/
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This scene is a bit \_ (кринжовая).
This scene is a bit **cringeworthy**. /ˈkrɪndʒwɜːði/
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He **\_ (looks? looks like?)** a bit aggressive.
He **looks** a bit aggressive. looks + an adjective looks like + a noun
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[pronunciation] He has this **ironic** smile.
BrE /aɪˈrɒnɪk/ Ame /aɪˈrɑːnɪk/
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The guy in the middle is **\_ (a bit? a bit of a?)** Casanova. /ˌkæsəˈnəʊvə/, /ˌkæzəˈnəʊvə/
The guy in the middle is **a bit of a** Casanova. a bit + adj a bit of a + noun
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A: "Will you be able to finish the report by Friday?" B: "I should, unless I get swamped with **\_ (другие)** urgent tasks."
B: "I should, unless I get swamped with **other** urgent tasks." other = many another = one
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Victoria isn't going to **\_ (переезжать в другую квартиру)** unless she decides to relocate to another country.
Victoria isn't going to **move house** unless she decides to relocate to another country.
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Ekaterina is planning to **\_ \_ with her friends (= встретиться)** unless she unexpectedly gets swamped with work.
Ekaterina is planning to **meet up with her friends** unless she unexpectedly gets swamped with work.
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Do you intend to **\_ (посетить)** this event? I should unless it's canceled.
Do you intend to **attend** this event? /əˈtend/
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Aksana would **\_ (love)** to start new hobby unless she **\_ (get)** swamped by work
Aksana **would love** to start new hobby unless she **gets** swamped by work.
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[pronunciation] you're **full of energy**
fu-la-venergy
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[pronunciation] I do 80 **percent** of my work in the morning.
perCENT
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My **brain? brains?** work(s) better in the morning.
My **brain works** better in the morning.
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Reformulate in two ways: If I **have to** develop a concept, ...
If **I've got to** develop a concept... If **I gotta** develop a concept...
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[pronunciation] You've got to think **strategically**.
/strəˈtiːdʒɪkli/
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mnemonic
/nɪˈmɑːnɪk/
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His talent for **с\_ing** complex ideas **(= передавать, выражать)** through simple illustrations is exceptional.
His talent for **conveying** complex ideas through simple illustrations is exceptional. /kənˈveɪ/
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[pronunciation] Gosling’s talent for singing made him an **ideal** candidate for the role of Ken.
/aɪˈdiːəl/
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My turn, \_?
My turn, **right**?
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The first person **\_ (который приходит в голову)** is Frederick Ferris Thompson.
The first person **who comes to mind** is Frederick Ferris Thompson. or **who springs to mind**
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For me Elon Mask is exceptional \_ his field of work.
For me Elon Mask is exceptional **in** his **field** of work.
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I'm afraid to lose a good relationship \_ (= because of) money.
I'm afraid to lose a good relationship **over** money.
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This depends on how \_ money I'm supposed to invest.
This depends on **how much** money I'm supposed to invest.
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**\_ (я бы была согласна)** to invest a sum of money that I'm not afraid to lose.
**I'd agree** to invest a sum of money that I'm not afraid to lose.
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This would depend on \_ (насколько близкие отношения - the relationship).
This would depend on **how close the relationship is**.
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Is it easy for professionals in your field to find a job these days? This depends on how **\_** you are. **= насколько квалицифирован**
This depends on how **qualified** you are. BrE /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/ AmE /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/
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What's the difference between Can you **watch** it? and Can you **see** it?
Can you **watch** = a film, a video, ... Can you **see** the screen / me / ...
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[pronunciation] I would say 'some pictures' **instead of** 'some of the pictures'.
/inˈsted/
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[pronunciation] When I'm **focused** on the preposition, I forget the articles!
/ˈfəʊkəst/
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You're **taking** a pretty selfish **a\_** **over this**, aren't you? **= your views show in your behavior**
You're taking a pretty selfish **attitude** over this, aren't you?
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I'm not at home and **\_ (there is? there are?)** a lot of noise.
I'm not at home and **there's** a lot of noise. noise is uncountable => there is If you're not sure => say 'there's'
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[pronunciation] a training facility for amateur and professional **athletes**
/ˈæθliːts/
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It was interesting to discuss **what \_ (matter)**.
It was interesting to discuss **what matters**.
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[add one word] This reminds me the question what came first, the chicken or the egg.
This **reminds me of** the question what came first, the chicken or the egg.
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[stress] the genetic make-up of the person
/**ˈmeɪk** ʌp/
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[to clarify] **You / speak** about upbringing in general, not about sport, right?
**You're speaking about** upbringing in general, not about sport, right? present continuous!
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It's very **typical** for people to try and find one factor that determines your success.
/ˈtɪpɪkl/
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[add something to mean 'не очень хорошо' расслышала] Sorry, I didn't catch the question.
Sorry, I didn't **quite** catch the question.
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[pronunciation] Do we all have **access** to the same opportunities in life?
/ˈækses/
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[pronunciation] To be honest..
no 'h'! BrE /ˈɒnɪst/ AmE /ˈɑːnɪst/

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