Feedback November-December Flashcards
My husband loves singing in the shower, even though he doesn’t have _ e_ _ music.
My husband loves singing in the shower, even though he doesn’t have an ear for music.
Natalya thinks that she isn’t getting anywhere _ her skiing, even after 5 years of annual experience in the Swiss Alps.
Natalya thinks that she isn’t getting anywhere with her skiing, even after 5 years of annual experience in the Swiss Alps.
A: ‘I couldn’t sleep all night. This was a very stressful situation - and I really panicked.’
B: ‘Yeah, I’d _ too.’ (= я бы на твоём месте тоже паниковала)
I couldn’t sleep all night. This was a very stressful situation - and I really panicked.
Yeah, I’d be panicking too.
[pronunciation]
After a year with the company, she got promoted to a managerial role.
/ˌmænəˈdʒɪriəl/
[what’s the meaning?]
Can you recall a time when you got a bit carried away with a project or hobby? What was the outcome?
/ˈaʊtkʌm/
the outcome = the result
[how to show your irritation with grammar here?]
You / always / forget to bring your ID!
You‘re always forgetting to bring your ID!
always + present continuous shows irritation
[fix an issue]
I didn’t got too carried away - maybe just a little bit.
I didn’t get too carried away - maybe just a little bit.
[pronunciation]
He panicked
/kt/
[pronunciation]
scuba diving
/ˈskuːbə daɪvɪŋ/
[what article?]
‘I think this was _ right decision.’
‘Yeah, It was _ right thing to do.’
I think this was the right decision.
Yeah, It was the right thing to do.
If you ask me, soft skills _ (становятся) more and more essential.
If you ask me, soft skills are getting more and more essential.
change => present continuous!!
ChatGPT might come up with some random numbers so you can’t be _ (уверена на 100%) that you got correct information.
ChatGPT might come up with some random numbers so you can’t be a hundred percent sure that you got correct information.
[pronunciation]
generate something
/ˈdʒenəreɪt/
Online, you can’t _ (отличить) true information from fake news.
Online, you can’t tell true information from fake news.
[pronunicaiton]
AI (artificial intelligence)
/ˌeɪ ˈaɪ/
[pronunciation]
getting more and more essential
mo-ran-mo-ressential
[pronunciation]
essential
/ɪˈsenʃl/
Maybe this image is fake, maybe it’s genuine… сложно сказать.
Maybe this image is fake, maybe it’s genuine… it’s hard to tell.
Насколько я могу судить, this image is fake.
As far as I can tell, this image is fake.
Sorry, I couldn’t hear you very well - could you please s_ _? (= say that a bit louder)
Sorry, I couldn’t hear you very well - could you please speak up? (= say that a bit louder)
or: speak closer to the mic
[pronunciation]
He’s really getting on my nerves.
/vz/
[pronunciation]
How old are you?
ol-dare
[say? talk? speak?]
I _ this phrase when I don’t want to offend someone.
I say this phrase when I don’t want to offend someone.
[pronunciation]
He’d driven all the way from New York to Washigton.
/ˈdrɪvn/
[pronunciation]
compass
/ˈkʌmpəs/
On the eights day he was found by a helicopter - so they’d been searching for him _ (всё это время), I guess.
On the eights day he was found by a helicopter - so they’d been searching for him the whole time, I guess.
or: all this time
By that time, he _ (has? had) been missing for seven days.
By that time, he had been missing for seven days.
he’d
[pronunciation]
the desert
/ˈdezət/
Оля, мне нужна пояснительная бригада
Olya, I don’t get it.
[pronunciation]
he ate snakes and insects
a ninsects
I have a folding chair at home, but I’d like to buy a more comfortable chair.
Also a folding one?
No,
Ah, just a _ (обычный стул).
I have a folding chair at home, but I’d like to buy a more comfortable chair.
Also a folding one?
No,
Ah, just a regular chair.
Is ‘thought-provoking’ spelled with a _ (дефис)?
Is ‘thought-provoking’ spelled with a hyphen?
/ˈhaɪfn/
[pronunciation]
Find a pulse to see if her heart is still beating
/pʌls/
[pronunciation]
I made friends with my colleague at my last company.
COlleague - the stress is on the FIRST syllable
Let’s _ (перейдём к следующему - слайду, вопросу и т.д.)
Let’s move on.
Let’s move on to another slide.
When I was _ (моложе), it was easier for me to make friends.
When I was younger, it was easier for me to make friends.
don’t use both ‘more’ and ‘er’ together
more difficult
harder
Sometimes I make small talk with r_ at Zoomba class. (= people who regularly come there)
Sometimes I make small talk with regulars at Zoomba class.
/ˈreɡjələz/
[pronunciation]
Nice to meet a fellow opera lover!
BrE /ˈɒprə/
AmE /ˈɑːprə/
I was having a shower when suddently the water stopped running.
How to respond to this naturally? ( the general strategy + at least one reply)
Strategy: react emotionally + ask a further question.
“Oh no, that must have been so frustrating! Did you manage to get it fixed?”
“That sounds like a nightmare! Has that happened before?”
That’s the worst, especially in the middle of a shower! Did you have to call a plumber?”
“What a bummer! I hope it wasn’t too cold when the water stopped.”
The bus driver threw me out of the bus and just drove away.
Oh no! What a n_ (= да как он посмел!)
The bus driver threw me out of the bus and just drove away.
Oh no! What a nerve! (= да как он посмел!)
I was watching a youtube video so I didn’t realize _ (что уже вечер).
I was watching a youtube video so I didn’t realize it was the evening.
I was in the gym and I didn’t notice _ (что повредила my ankle).
I was in the gym and I didn’t notice that I‘d sprained my ankle.
One day I _ (get / stick) in a traffic jam and ….
One day I got stuck in a traffic jam.
[meaning]
When I learned that my mortgage rate would be increased because I _ (forget) to pay the insurance…
[meaning]
When I learned that my mortgage rate would be increased because I’d forgotten to pay the insurance…
[talking about a bike accident]
I was crossing the road too and _ (у меня была низкая скорость).
[talking about a bike accident]
I was crossing the road too and I wasn’t going very fast.
I _ aware of environmental issues, but to be honest at the moment I think I’m part of the problem, not the solution.
I AM aware of environmental issues, but to be honest at the moment I think I’m part of the problem, not the solution.
They’ve discovered bacteria that consume plastic.
/bækˈtɪəriə/
[stress]
fascinating
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
I find it exciting when my son _ (получает пятёрки по) maths.
I find it exciting when my son gets good marks in maths.
‘пятёрки’ is too culture-specific - so you need to reformulate so that people from other countries understand you
You’ll get into a lot of trouble if the police _ (узнают) about this situation.
You’ll get into a lot of trouble if the police find out about this situation.
or ‘learn’
not = знают (уже) = know
[pronunciation]
where’s the stress?
Make an effort.
Make a NEffort
[pronunciation]
fascinated
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/
[pronunciation]
How does music affect the way you feel?
aFFECT
/əˈfekt/
Missing breakfast always has _ clear effect _ the way I feel.
/ɪˈfekt/
Missing breakfast always has a clear effect on the way I feel.
/ɪˈfekt/
Do you need to add a preposition?
This doesn’t affect my social interactions.
NO
This doesn’t affect my social interactions.
affect + noun
This doesn’t affect my social interactions.
reformulate with ‘effect’
This doesn’t have an effect on my social interactions.
я чувствую себя more comfortable when..
I feel more comfortable when….
(no ‘myself’!)
We were in a taxi and I _ (talk) to a colleague and the driver…
We were in a taxi and I was talking to a colleague and the driver…
We were in the taxi and I was talking to a colleague and the driver _ (= услышал) us and it turned out…
We were in the taxi and I was talking to a colleague and the driver overheard us and it turned out…
/ˌəʊvəˈhɜːd/
We were in the taxi and I was talking to a colleague and the driver overheard us and it turned out he _ (know) the person we _ (talk) about.
.. it turned out he knew the person we were talking about.
I was working on a project all Friday and I _ (я закончила только в субботу вечером - use ‘until’).
I was working on a project all Friday and I didn’t finish until Saturday night.
And of course she didn’t pass her exam.
Oh, that’s t_ b_ (= я сочувствую).
And of course she didn’t pass her exam.
Oh, that’s too bad (= я сочувствую).
also: Oh, that’s unfortunate / Oh, that’s a shame / ….
I had to retake my driving exam a few times, but at least I didn’t _ any accidents.
I had to retake my driving exam a few times, but at least I didn’t get into any accidents.
or: cause any accidents
[make a sentence]
I / clean the house / when / I find / some art albums.
I was cleaning the house when I found some art albums.
[fix the issue]
[the task was to share a story that’s similar to one on the slide]
I’m not jogging. And what about you? Are you jogging?
[the task was to share a story that’s similar to one on the slide]
I’m not into jogging. And what about you? Are you into jogging?
or: I don’t jog.
Olga was asked if she _ Russian, while she was in the elevator
Olga was asked if she was Russian, while she was in the elevator
“Do you mind if I work from home next Thursday?”
What’s a professional way to say
‘Provided you work well’
Provided this doesn’t affect the quality of your work.
Is it okay if I bring my kids to the picnic?
Of course, provided they _ (будут нормально себя вести).
Is it okay if I bring my kids to the picnic?
Of course, provided they behave.
[the meaning]
a bunch of adults
(informal, especially North American English)
several adults
[Make a sentence]
Maybe she’s in love with him and
she / doesn’t want / he / propose to his girlfriend.
Maybe she doesn’t want him to propose to his girlfriend.
doesn’t want her/ me / them / us to do this
[What’s the difference in meaning?]
Context: talking about a car
It’s getting me into a lot of trouble lately.
It’s giving me a lot of trouble lately.
“Getting me into trouble” implies causing problems with others (like accidents and fines)
“Giving me trouble” typically refers to the car having mechanical issues or being unreliable.
Is it possible to use ‘me’ here?
Would you recommend / sign up for some cooking classes?
No
Would you recommend I sign up for some cooking classes?
but: What [games / films / tools] would you recommend to me?
[pronunciation]
recipe
/ˈresəpi/
[fix something here]
So, you advise me to buy a gorilla?
So, your advice is to buy a gorilla?
[pronunciation]
my cooking skills are pretty basic
/ˈbeɪsɪk/
[restructure this sentence]
I believe it’s not safe.
I don’t think it’s safe.
1 personal example?
[pronunciation]
astronaut
/ˈæstrənɔːt/
He’s a very _ (щедрый) neighbour.
He’s a very generous neighbour.
find? find out?
I’ll _ who’s coming to the party.
I’ll try to _ someone nice to invite to our party.
I’ll find out who’s coming to the party.
I’ll try to find someone nice to invite to our party.
find out information
find people / things / ….
[add a word here]
If I were you, I’d take up break dancing because it’s more for women than bodybuilding.
If I were you, I’d take up break dancing because it’s more APPROPRIATE for women than bodybuilding.
or: more suitable for women
It’s you who wanted to do it! We’re just giving _ (советы) here!
It’s you who wanted to do it! We’re just giving advice here!
[plural or uncountable?]
I’ve been thinking about getting more exerci…
uncountable
I’ve been thinking about getting more exerciSE
[pronunciation]
dangerous
famous
curious
marvellous
hilarious
/əs/
[pronunciation]
I’m thinking about getting more exercise.
mo_RExercise
/ˈeksəsaɪz/
[pronunciation]
bought a pre-owned car
/priː/
I‘ve been a bit bor_ (ed? ing?) lately.
I‘ve been a bit bored lately.
I’m just worried that music lessons _ (will? would?) be pricey.
I’m just worried that music lessons would be pricey.
[reformulate]
If I were you, I’d get a parrot.
= в твоей ситуации
If I were in your shoes, I’d get a parrot.
But _ parrots require a lot of training?
разве они не…?
But don’t parrots require a lot of training?
I’d get a talking parrot. You know, they’re quite talkative. _ (= тогда) you won’t feel lonely anymore.
I’d get a talking parrot. You know, they’re quite talkative. That way (= тогда) you won’t feel lonely anymore.
You might be able to find one _ Avito.
You might be able to find one on Avito.
[visit or attend]
When my daughter was _ing music school…
When my daughter was attending music school…
attend events / courses
visit people / museums
I don’t think I can dye my hair blue. I think my boss _ (will or would?) fire me.
I don’t think I can dye my hair blue. I think my boss would fire me.
[visit or attend?]
I sometimes need to _ court sessions, so I don’t think I can dye my hair blue.
I sometimes need to attend court sessions, so I don’t think I can dye my hair blue.
attend events
[Pronunciation]
If I dye my hair bright blue, I’d need to renew the colour every week or so
/rɪ/
She _ (seems? seems like?) a bit weird.
She seems a bit weird.
seems + adj
seems like + noun
Heer boyfriend _ (seems? seems like?) an asshole.
Her boyfriend seems like an asshole.
seems like + a noun
A ‘positive’ synonym?
He has a weird sense of humour.
>> q_
He has a quirky sense of humour.
/ˈkwɜːki/
It’s bad if a teenager is shy and insecure, because they can’t _ (постоять за себя).
insecure = закомплексованные
It’s bad if a teenager is shy and insecure, because they can’t stand up for themselves.
It’s awful when people are completely _ (безответственные).
It’s awful when people are completely irresponsible.
A receptionist has to be talkative, _ (в хорошем смысле слова).
A receptionist has to be talkative, but in a good way.
my team
suggested
me
get presents for our boss
My team suggested (that) we get presents for our boss.
or: suggested getting
[pronunciation]
paracetamol
/ˌpærəˈsiːtəmɒl/
/ˌpærəˈsetəmɒl/
Looks like the manager is giving a bonus to everyone in the department.
That’s quite sweet _ him, isn’t _?
Looks like the manager is giving a bonus to everyone in the department.
That’s quite sweet of him, isn’t it?
They’ve done a great job, _ they?
They’ve done a great job, haven’t they?
[tag question]
But I’m the manager, _ _?
But I’m the manager, aren’t I?
All of us are so tired _ the end of the year, aren’t we?
All of us are so tired at the end of the year, aren’t we?
Superhero films are quite popular th_ d_, aren’t they?
Superhero films are quite popular these days, aren’t they?
What’s this?
mulled wine
/mʌld/
[pronunciation]
Santa Claus
/ˈsæntə klɔːz/
what’s this?
a bauble
/ˈbɔːbl/
This woman is _ her Christmas tree.
(= украшает)
This woman is decorating her Christmas tree.
I think these magic glasses help you see something _ (Christmas >> adjective)
I think these magic glasses help you see something Christmassy.
I like white Christmas, because it makes the atmosphere really _ (праздничной).
I like white Christmas, because it makes the atmosphere really festive (праздничной).
[word formation]
Will you be taking part in the Christmas and New Year f_ (FESTIVAL > another noun) in your town this year?
Will you be taking part in the Christmas and New Year festivities in your town this year?
/feˈstɪvətiz/
As a kid, I got my parents […] and I was very proud that I was able to _ (накопить) some money and buy it.
As a kid, I got my parents […] and I was very proud that I was able to save up some money and buy it.
it could be difficult to _ (= придумать) ideas for what [gifts] to get her.
it could be difficult to come up with ideas for what [gifts] to get her.
[context: talking about the Christmas fairytale video]
I think this video is very f_-_ (= притянуто за уши, not very believable).
I think this video is very far-fetched (= притянуто за уши, not very believable).
