Feedback October Flashcards by Olya Sergeeva

[make a sentence]
I / try / get used to / learn English with Brainscape.

I’m trying to get used to learning English with Brainscape.

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Did you have a good weekend?

Olya, you/ask me?

Did you have a good weekend?

Olya, are you asking me?

[right now => present continuous]

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‘If we don’t get more people on our team, we won’t meet the deadline’.

‘That’s exactly what I/talk about’. = да, я об этом и говорю

That’s exactly what I’m talking about.

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they / think of getting a pet.

они подумывают о том, чтобы

They are thinking of getting a pet.

a plan => present continuous

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Lisa _ (think of) moving house.

Lisa is thinking of moving house.

a plan => present continuous

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I’m trying to get used to _ (spend) 30 minutes for English homework every day.

I’m trying to get used to spending 30 minutes for English homework every day.

get used to + ing

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I need some silence. I / try to work.

I’m trying to work.

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Back in Moscow, I used to revise vocabulary on the undeground. But here it doesn’t work because I _ (not use) the underground here.

[context: the person has relocated to another country]

Living in another country is permanent => present simple

Back in Moscow, I used to revise vocabulary on the undeground. But here it doesn’t work because I don’t use the underground here.

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I don’t want to spend so much time on my phone.

I’m trying to get used to r_ s_ t_. (= уменьшить время, проведённое перед экраном)

I don’t want to spend so much time on my phone.

I’m trying to get used to reducing screen time.

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Чёрт! Блин! Да что ж такое!
= D_ _!

Damn it!

/ˈdæmɪt/ - notice that ‘n’ is not pronounced

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I’m avoiding _ (leave) my pets alone because they’re ill.

I’m avoiding leaving my pets alone because they’re ill.

avoid + v-ing

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Avoiding junk food.. Of course! I’m trying but I _ (not succeed).

Avoiding junk food.. Of course! I’m trying but I‘m not succeeding.

temporary => present continuous

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Irena is planning _ (travel) to a ski resort in the mountains for several days

Irena is planning to travel to a ski resort in the mountains for several days

plan + to + verb

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What’s the meaning of this expression?

Many people make New Year resolutions, but unfortunately they give up after a short while. Do you tend to do that kind of thing too?

Do you tend to … = вы имеете такую склонность

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She’s trying to get used to _ (work) at home.

She’s trying to get used to working at home.

get used to + v-ing

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‘Why is Jane so sad?’

‘She’s had an argument with her boyfriend. They / not speak to each other. (= они не разговаривают друг с другом)

They aren’t speaking to each other.

temporary => present continuous

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What’s the meaning of this word?

Sometimes, when faced with difficulties in learning a new skill, it’s essential to be persistent.

/ ɪˈsenʃl̩/

essential = extremely important

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What’s the meaning of this word?

metimes, when faced with difficulties in learning a new skill, it’s essential to be persistent.

/pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent = настойчивый

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[stress]

How do you motivate yourself to keep going?

MOtivate

/ˈməʊtɪveɪt/

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What’s the meaning of this word?

After trying a new diet, some people find it challenging to keep to their new eating habits. What strategies can help them maintain it?

/meɪnˈteɪn/

maintain = поддерживать, удерживать на текущем уровне

e.g. ‘difficult to maintain prices’ = сложно удерживать цены
The two countries have always maintained close relations. = поддерживали тесные отношения
we need to maintain the high standards of service = поддерживать стандарт

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What’s the meaning of this word?

Sometimes, plans don’t work out the way we intend.

/ ɪnˈtend/

не получается так, как мы намеревались

Unfortunately the meeting took longer than we intended. = дольше, чем мы планировали
[ + to do sth ] How long are you intending to stay in Paris? = сколько вы собираетесь пробыть…

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People’s values t_ _ (= имеют обыкновение) change over time.

People’s values tend to change over time.

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I had a m_ accident in the morning. I mixed up the gas pedal with the break pedal. (= not a very serious one)

I had a minor accident in the morning. I mixed up the gas pedal with the break pedal. (= not a very serious one)

/ˈmaɪnə(r)/

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Did you have to pay any university tuition _? (= оплата за обучение)

Did you have to pay any university tuition fees? (= оплата за обучение)

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I would like to **take out a \_** to buy a car, please. (= взять кредит)

I would like to **take out a loan** to buy a car, please.

When I was \_ (на втором курсе университета), I got a part-time job.

When I was **in my first year at university**, I got a part-time job.

I had a \_ (стипендия)

I had a **scholarship**. /ˈskɒləʃɪp/

Student loans normally offer lower **\_** (= процент)

Student loans normally offer lower **interest rate** (= процент) /ˈɪntrəst/

[Make this sound more culturally appropriate] It's really interesting, but I've got to go.

**Sounds great**. Sorry. Got to go. 'interesting' can sound very sarcastic

The woman behind the wheel **suffered only m\_ injuries**. (= получила **лишь незначительные** травмы)

The woman behind the wheel **suffered only minor injuries**. /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

[pronunciation] IKEA

/aɪˈkiːə/

[pronunciation] I would feel **uncomfortable** in this situation.

/ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/

For Natasha, her communication skills **depend \_** the situation.

For Natasha, her communication skills **depend on** the situation.

They don't look like they \_ (push) the door. So I don't think they \_ (try) to get inside.

They don't look like they **are pushing** the door. So I don't think they **are trying** to get inside.

[stress] She might be having trouble **concentrating** on the meeting.

/ˈkɒnsntreɪtɪŋ/

[stress] Judging by the way they're **gesticulating**...

/dʒeˈstɪkjuleɪtɪŋ/

He might \_ (= может быть он её future husband).

He might **be** her future husband.

I know you think you \_ (be funny), but honestly Dave, it's just hurtful.

I know you think **you're being** funny, but honestly Dave, it's just hurtful. = only now

I hope you find this guy because \_ (ведёшь себя как идиотка) right now.

I hope you find this guy because **you're being an idiot** right now.

You are jealous. And **\_ (ты ведёшь себя как an asshole)**.

You are jealous. And **you're being an asshole**.

Judging by \_ (тому, как они обнимаются), they must be saying goodbye to each other.

**Judging by the way they're hugging**, they must be saying goodbye to each other.

Judging by \_ (судя по их форме / судя по тому, как они одеты), this might be an old people's home.

**Judging by their uniform** of **Judging by the way they're dressed** it might be might be an old people's home.

This might be a hospital for people with **mental \_**. (заболеванием)

This might be a hospital for people with **mental illness**.

Judging by the clothes of the woman **[who+stand]** on the left, she might be the relative of one of these people.

Judging by the closes of the woman **who's standing** on the left, she might be the relative of one of these people.

Judging by the way he / move, he might / dance.

Judging by the way he's moving, he might be dancing.

Judging by \_ (тому, как они одеты), they're in prison.

Judging by the way **they're dressed** or Judging by **what they're wearing...**

add a comma [,] Judging by the furniture this might be a state-run institution

**Judging by the furniture,** this might be a state-run institution

[Context: at the end of the email before a business trip] **I'm looking forward to \_ (meet)** you in person. (= жду с нетерпением, когда мы познакомимся лично)

I'm **looking forward to** meet**ing** you in person. looking forward to + noun or looking forward to + **v-ing**

I was going to go for a walk earlier today, but then I **\_ my m\_ (= передумала)**, because the weather was too depressing.

I was going to go for a walk earlier today, but then I **changed my mind (= передумала)**, because the weather was too depressing.

From the looks of it, these girls are **\_ (ADDICT \>\> adj)** to gadgets.

From the looks of it, these girls are **addicted to** gadgets.

Judging by the way these girls are looking at these devices and not at each other, **they're more \_ (interest-ed?-ing?) in** these devices than in communicating with each other.

Judging by the way these girls are looking at these devices and not at each other, **they're more interested in** these devices than in communicating with each other.

Their kids \_ (всё время сидят в телефона).

Their kids are constantly on their phones / are pretty much glued to their phones . don't use 'sit'

From the looks of it, these girls are **addicted \_** gadgets.

From the looks of it, these girls are **addicted to** gadgets.

[WORD FORMATION - WHAT PART OF SPEECH DO YOU NEED HERE?] I'm pretty much glued to Instragram - I think I'm **\_ (addict)** to this app.

I'm pretty much glued to Instragram - I think I'm **ADDICTED** to this app.

[WORD FORMATION] To be honest, I think it's good to use devices **for \_ (EDUCATION)** purposes, but I find it alarming when we're pretty much glued to our phones in our free time.

To be honest, I think it's good to use devices **for educational purposes**, but I find it alarming when we're pretty much glued to our phones in our free time.

I spend SO much time **\_ my phone**!

I spend SO much time **on my phone**! Audio: I've actually used a couple of apps to track **the time that I spend on my phone**.

When everything in my life is good, I can easily **g\_ \_ a detox \_ my phone**.

When everything in my life is good, I can easily **go on a detox from my phone**.

[fix something] But when I'm anxious, I doomscrolling.

[fix something] But when I'm anxious, I **start** doomscrolling. or I **keep** doomscrolling / I doom-scroll all the time.

If I'm spending a lot of time \_ my phone, that means, I'm not all right.

If I'm spending a lot of time **on my phone**, that means, I'm not all right.

I'm really \_ (ADDICTION) to gadgets.

I'm really **addicted** to gadgets.

We need to have some \_ (activities that don't use technology) \>\> reformulate with 'free'.

We need to have some **tech-free activities**.

[fix something] How old you son?

How old **is** you son?

[fix something] **My son is addict to his laptop**, but I can't do anything about that.

My son is addict**ed** to his laptop, but I can't do anything about that.

After these calls, I always \_ this number to the black list.

After these calls, I always **add** this number to the **black list**. or I always **blacklist** their numbers

Some of my friends are addicted to \_ (take) selfies everywhere. They do that every single day!

Some of my friends are addicted to **taking** selfies everywhere. They do that every single day! addicted to v-ing

She **ignored** this person.

/ɪɡˈnɔːd/ no 'red'!!!

[add one word] Irena keeps her notes organised using laptop

[add one word] Irena keeps her notes organised using **her** laptop

Natasha \_ (relax) and \_ (unwind) after a hard day using an app with meditation lessons.

Natasha **relaxes** and **unwinds** after a hard day using an app with meditation lessons.

Все эти способы использовать технологии пригождаются for us both.

All of these ways of using technologies come in handy for us both.

[pronunciation] recipe

/ˈresəpi/

I think she was just \_ (слишком занята).

I think she was just **too busy**. too + adjective too much + noun

My husband is determined that **I \_ (что мне нужно использовать)** an app to track my finances.

My husband is determined that I **should use** an app to track my finances. should + verb

I **apologized \_** my mistake.

I **apologized for** my mistake. /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/ Note the stress!

[pronunciation] Mayber she had to do this **asap**.

/ˌeɪ es eɪ ˈpiː/ /ˈeɪsæp/

It takes time to \_ (привыкнуть к) these new technologies.

It takes time to **get used to** these new technologies.

[pronunciation] determined

/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/

Maybe she hurt her feelings **u\_**. (= ненарочно)

Maybe she hurt her feelings **unintentionally**. (= ненарочно) /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃnəli/

[pronunciation] recipes

/ˈresəpɪz/

My kid spends a lot of time \_ (game) with his friends.

My kid spends a lot of time **gaming** with his friends.

[what's the **meaning**] Did he do this **intentionally**? /ɪnˈtenʃnəli/

Did he do this **intentionally**? = нарочно?

In this day an age, it's \_possible (приставка) to live without technology.

In this day an age, it's **im**possible to live without technology. /ɪmˈpɒsəbl̩/

When we were making our predictions, I thought he'd t\_ \_ (= коснётся) the way he'd communicate without technology. But he didn't b\_ that \_. (не затронул эту тему)

When we were making our predictions, I thought he'd **touch on** (= коснётся) the way he'd communicate without technology. But he didn't **bring that up**. (не затронул эту тему)