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I found this course _ w_ _ m_ (= по сарафанному радио).

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I found this course through word of mouth (= по сарафанному радио).

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[pronunciation]

I know that apes can communicate with people.

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co MU nicate
/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/

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I don’t really like apes e_ s_ I _ a _ (с детства).

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I don’t really like apes ever since I was a kid.

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Reformulate with ‘wherever’:

It’s a very dog-friendly country - you can take your dog everywhere.

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It’s a very dog-friendly country - you can take your dog wherever you want.

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But probably _ (твой собеседник) doesn’t care about your mistakes that much.

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But probably the person you’re talking to doesn’t care about your mistakes that much.

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[pronunciation]

I can’t memorize new vocabulary easily.

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ME morize

/ˈmeməraɪz/

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‘Yeah, I can relate to _.’

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‘Yeah, I can relate to that.’

not ‘you’

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[pronunciation]

I’d like to receive some kind of feedback.

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FEED-back

/ˈfiːdbæk/

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[add one word]

Read and think who you can relate.

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[add one word]

Read and think who you can relate to.

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reformulate wtih ‘relate’

I can’t identify with men like him.

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I can’t RELATE TO men like him.

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WORD FORMATION

Who did you find the most _ out of these four people (RELATE»another part of speech)?

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Who did you find the most RELATABLE out of these four people

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I generally struggle with English idioms.

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/ˈɪdɪəmz/

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Add something to sound 100% culturally appropriate.

_ _ I have an innate talent for driving - I just got it immediately.

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I guess I have an innate talent for driving - I just got it immediately.

or ‘I suppose’ - or any other phrase to hedge what you’re saying

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Maybe for someone, it’s possible to attain near-native proficiency, but that’s definitely not _ _ for me.

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Maybe for someone, it’s possible to attain near-native proficiency, but that’s definitely not the case for me.

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I don’t think it’s ever possible to pass for a local. Even if you use all of these beautiful expressions perfectly, everyone will clearly see that it’s not _ (твой родной язык).

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I don’t think it’s ever possible to pass for a local. Even if you use all of these beautiful expressions perfectly, everyone will clearly see that it’s not your mother tongue.

/tʌŋ/

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I personally don’t want to p_ _ _ local.

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I personally don’t want to pass for a local.

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I personally don’t want to pass for a local. I’m Russian and it’s part of my cultural i_.

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I personally don’t want to pass for a local. I’m Russian and it’s part of my cultural identity.

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[Word formation]

the %>noun of talented people among the Chinese population might be higher than..

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the perCENtage of talented people among the Chinese population might be higher than..

/pəˈsentɪdʒ/

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I started my career as a photographer a few years ago, but I didn’t start _ s_. (= from absolute zero)

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I started my career as a photographer a few years ago, but I didn’t start from scratch. (= from absolute zero)

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I’m a photographer and maybe I have _ _ _ aesthetics. /esˈθetɪks/

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Maybe I have an eye for aesthetics. /esˈθetɪks/

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When Lisa saw an unfamiliar necklace on her sister’s dresser, she decided not to immediately assume it was stolen. Instead, she g_ her sister _ b_ _ _ d_, thinking there might be an innocent explanation.

(= choosing to believe someone is good/honest etc, even when there are potential reasons to think otherwise)

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When Lisa saw an unfamiliar necklace on her sister’s dresser, she decided not to immediately assume it was stolen. Instead, she gave her sister the benefit of the doubt, thinking there might be an innocent explanation.

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I try not to be p_ (= предвзятая)

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I try not to be prejudiced

/ˈpredʒədɪst/

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Carrie was quick to label Mike as rude because he never participated in group discussions or social events. But when she learned that he was taking care of his ailing mother at home, she realized that everyone’s f_ _ _ b_, and it’s not always visible on the surface.

= every person has their own set of challenges, issues, or problems in life, even if they don’t openly show or talk about them

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Carrie was quick to label Mike as rude because he never participated in group discussions or social events.

But when she learned that he was taking care of his ailing mother at home, she realized that everyone’s fighting their own battle, and it’s not always visible on the surface.

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Sometimes there are _ _ (= звоночки)

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Sometimes there are the red flags (звоночки).

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He looks like someone who's very **comfortable \_ \_ \_ s\_**. = relaxed and confident
He looks like someone who's very **comfortable in his own skin**.
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[pronunciation] calm
/kɑːm/ 'l' is not pronounced!
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**[WORD FORMATION]** His teachers perceived him as shy and His teachers perceived him as shy and \_ (introvert >> adjective).
His teachers perceived him as shy and His teachers perceived him as shy and **INtroverted** /ˈɪntrəvɜːtɪd/ - notice the stress!
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spelling cheer > cheer\_ (adjective)
cheer**ful**
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**Add one word:** Out of these people, who would you get along?
Out of these people, **who** would you get along **with**? 'who' is the object of 'get along with', so you need to keep the preposition
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I don't think I'd get along with this guy who's talkative, especially if he just **loves the s\_ of his \_ v\_**. (= loves talking while **not listening** much to others; a sign of narcissism).
I don't think I'd get along with this guy who's talkative, especially if he just **loves the sound of his own voice**. (= loves talking while **not listening** much to others; a sign of narcissism).
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I think she's quite **\_ (= замкнутая)**.
I think she's quite **reserved**. /rɪˈzɜːvd/
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During the job interview, something about the new candidate **seemed off** to me. So, even though he had a stellar resume and everyone else was impressed, I decided to **r\_ \_ my g\_ f\_** and do a bit more background research before considering him for the job. = trust my intuition
During the job interview, something about the new candidate **seemed off** to me. So, even though he had a stellar resume and everyone else was impressed, I decided to **rely on my gut feeling** and do a bit more background research before considering him for the job. Also: **go** with my gut feeling
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trying to make yourself, your abilities, or your achievements seem less important: a **s\_-\_ manner/remark** **s\_-\_ humour/jokes**
a **self-deprecating** manner/remark **self-deprecating** humour/jokes
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I recall that we were a bit biased \_ this person in the orange T-shirt.
I recall that we were a bit **biased against** this person in the orange T-shirt.
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towards
BrE /təˈwɔːdz/ AmE /tɔːrdz/
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People don't like this \_ (эту мою trait).
People don't like this **trait of mine**.
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[pronunciation] I can be rather self-oriented.
I can be rather self-**o**riented. /ˈɔːrientɪd/ - the stress! also: service-oriented (industries), market-oriented (pricing strategy), (she's more) family-oriented (than me)
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[pronunciation] eccentric
/ɪkˈsentrɪk/
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I tend to come across as **\_-excited.** (= too)
I tend to come across as **over-excited.** (= too)
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My husband and I tend to \_ things (= think too much about things)
My husband and I tend to **overthink** things. /ˌəʊvəˈθɪŋk/
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In the past, employers were even more biased against women and **\_ men**.
In the past, employers were even more biased against women and **towards men**. BrE /təˈwɔːdz/ AmE /tɔːrdz/
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[pronunciation in BrE] Can you give me a hand? **Sure.**
/ʃɔː/
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They tend to \_ (неадекватно - слишком сильно - реагировать).
They tend to **overreact**.
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You're sharing the screen, right? Yes, \_ \_.
You're sharing the screen, right? Yes, **I am**.
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[pronunciation] hypothesis
BrE /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/ AmE /haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/
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[add something] I think we need adjective here.
[add something] I think we need **an** adjective here.
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A degree is **an essential p\_ for** employment at this level. (= необходимое условие)
A degree is **an essential preREquisite for** employment at this level. /ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt/
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[pronunciation] I don't really **associate** eccentricity with creativity.
NEVER stress 'ate'! /əˈsəʊsieɪt/, /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ it's a **verb**, so 'ate' is pronounced as **eɪt**.
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having more meaning than you realize at first and intended to make you think in a particular way - I think 'bigotry' is a very **l\_ term**. - 'Do I look good in these jeans?' 'That's **a l\_ question**!' - I try to avoid **politically l\_ terms** like ‘patriotism’.
- I think 'bigotry' is a very **loaded term**. - 'Do I look good in these jeans?' 'That's **a loaded question**!' - I try to avoid **politically loaded terms** like ‘patriotism’.
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I try to avoid words like 'bigot' because I don't want to \_ anyone. (= обидеть)
I try to avoid words like 'bigot' because I don't want to **offend** anyone. (= обидеть)
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[WORD FORMATION] I found his remarks to be very \_ (OFFEND).
I found his remarks to be very **offensive**.
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I didn't know the word 'cheap' was negative >> I didn't know this word **had negative c\_s**.
I I didn't know this word had negative **connotations**.
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[pronunciation] I find this very **counterintuitive**.
BrE /ˌkaʊntər ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ AmE /ˌkaʊntər ɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/
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How to say this? I think \_ (ты сейчас ведёшь себя) dramatic.
I think **you're being** dramatic.
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I think, what I have learned, is that the players don't excel in a soft environment. You have got to **w\_ \_ \_** and be really consistent and demanding of high standards and professional standards. = do what you say you'll do; have integrity
I think, what I have learned, is that the players don't excel in a soft environment. You have got to **walk the talk** and be really consistent and demanding of high standards and professional standards A further example: He **talks the talk** but he doesn't **walk the walk**.
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She behaved with absolute i\_ . a man of great i\_ = the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
She **behaved with** absolute **integrity**. **a man of** great **integrity**
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[pronunciation] We don't **anticipate** any major problems.
/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
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[pronunciation] She's autistic.
/**ɔː**ˈtɪstɪk/
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I'm sorry, \_ (я не хотела - mean- вас обидеть - не имела в виду ничего плохого)
I'm sorry, **I didn't mean to offend**. (sounds better without 'you')
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How to say this? ты ведёшь себя сейчас как an asshole.
You're being an **asshole**.
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[soften this] A: I think the term 'ecotourism' appeared in the 1950s because (+ the reason) B: **I do agree with this date but I do not agree with your reasoning.**
I do agree with this date but **I'm not sure** that was the reason. 'your reasoning' - too strong (plus, 'your' is very direct)
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[pronunciation] environmentalism
enviro**MEN**talism NEVER stress '**ism**' populism? cataclysm?
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I'd **put** environmentalism **\_** the 1950s.
I'd **put** environmentalism **under** the 1950s.
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[make this perfect] I think this happened **in sixties**.
[make this perfect] I think this happened **in the sixties**.
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Is this 'eco' or 'echo'?
echo
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[pronunciation] Which **fact** did you already know?
[pronunciation] Which **/fækt/** did you already know? not '/fʌkt/'
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Is this 'eco' or 'echo'?
eco
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# * When do we use 'the' - with years? - with islands? - with mountains? - with countries?
'The' is used to describe **groups**: - decades: the fifties, the two thousands - groups of islands, e.g. The Canary Island**s** - mountain ranges, e.g. The Alps (vs Mount Everest - no 'the') - country names that contain a 'group' noun, e.g. **Federations**, **United**, **Republics**, etc: The UK, The USA, The Czech Republic (compare: Czechia) etc
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[pronunciation] memorize categorize
**ME**morize **CA**tegorize never stress ize/ise
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[where's the stress?] They've had a hugely significant **impact** on..
**IM**pact [noun] /ˈɪmpækt/
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What's the meaning? Financial problems are **plaguing** the company. /pleɪɡ/
to cause pain or trouble to somebody/something over a period of time **мучают** компанию
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[pronunciation] It has increased significantly
/ɪnˈkriːst/ (verb)
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[pronunciation] Profits show a steady **increase**.
/ˈɪŋkriːs/
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correct a mistake There's been **a rapid rise in electric cars**.
There's been a rapid rise in **the popularity of** electric cars. a rise in the number of / ...
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[where's the stress?] she was **participating**
par**TI**cipating /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪŋ/
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[pronunciation] There has been **a decrease** in the number of violent crimes. Donations have **decreased** significantly over the past few years.
[pronunciation] a **decrease** = /ˈdiːkriːs/ have **decreased** = /dɪˈkriːst/
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[pronunciation] When exactly did the incident **occur**?
/əˈkɜː(r)/
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[pronunciation] I hope the unemployment rate will **decrease**.
verb: /dɪˈkriːs/
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[pronunciation] Changes in the company led to **a decrease** in expenses.
noun: /**ˈdi**ːkriːs/
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[pronunciation] The manager got hot under the collar when the staff pressed him about **an increase** in pay.
noun: /**ˈɪŋ**kriːs/
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[pronunciation] The candidate said that he wouldn't **increase** taxes.
verb: /ɪn**ˈkriːs**/
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I've been trying to \_ \_ \_ coffee a bit. (= reduce the amount of ...)
I've been trying to **cut down on** coffee a bit. screen time social media
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The \_ (consume) of poultry is on the rise.
The **consumption** of poultry is on the rise. /kənˈsʌmpʃn̩/
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The difference is **\_ (no? not?)** significant. There was **\_ (no? not?)** significant difference.
The difference is **not significant**. (= not + adj) There was **no** significant **difference**. (no + noun)
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Nobody \_ (use? uses?) this expression.
Nobody **uses** this expression.
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\_ (INTUITION), I think this is incorrect, put I can't quite explain why.
**Intuitively**, I think this is incorrect, put I can't quite explain why. BrE /ɪn'tʃuːɪtɪvli/ AmE /ɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/
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What sounds more natural? There were subtle, ongoing changes in * consumption of media? * how people consumed media
What sounds more natural? There were subtle, ongoing changes in * consumption of media? **how people consumed media** (the focus is on the action)
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What sounds better_ This might change * production of films * the way we produce films
What sounds better_ This might change * production of films * **the way we produce films**
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'It' or 'that'? **\_**'s difficult to predict what's gonna happen next. For a year, my life was very unpredictable. **\_** was very difficult.
**It's** difficult **to** predict what's gonna happen next. For a year, my life was very unpredictable. **That** (= that whole fact) was very difficult.
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The number of reasons for why that happens \_ (is? are?) enormous.
**The number of reasons** for why that happens **is** enormous. the number of = число => singular
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What sounds more natural? Traditional search engines are on the way out. The use of traditional search engines is on the way out.
**Traditional search engines** are on the way out.
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I'm an **Android** user.
/ˈændrɔɪd/ The stress is on 'A'
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I don't use **Chrome**.
/**k**rəʊm/
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[stress] People go their entire lives without **realizing** the most simple, obvious truth.
/ˈrɪəlaɪzɪŋ/
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Yeah, in my experience, **it's en\_ possible to** work in a country without knowing the local language. = **вплоне** возможно
Yeah, in my experience, **it's entirely possible to** work in a country without knowing the local language. /ɪnˈtaɪəli/
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[pronunciation] I'm a business **analyst**.
/ˈænəlɪst/
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[stress] I feel like this is a way for managers to **manipulate** us.
/məˈnɪpjuleɪt/
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How are you finding working with AI? **It / be / great.**
Both options are correct: **It's great.** **It's been great.** - feels like you're commenting on **your experience** (on the whole period)
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Everything OK? Do you need any help? **No / I / look through / materials.**
Everything OK? Do you need any help? No, **I'm looking** through **the** materials.
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I don't close my tabs because I want to feel I have all the infromation I need **\_ \_ f\_**.
I don't close my tabs because I want to feel I have all the infromation I need **at my fingertips**.
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They don't **seem \_** friends.
They don't **seem like** friends.
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He's entertaining her with some gadgets. \>\> He might... (reformulate)
He's entertaining her with some gadgets. \>\> He **might be** entertain**ing** her with some gadgets.
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[pronunciation] **From the looks of it**, they're just work buddies.
**frmtheLOOKsavit**, they're just work buddies.
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[where's the stress?] understatement
the first syllable: /ˈʌndəsteɪtmənt/
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**It would be an ex\_ (= было бы преувеличением сказать..) to say** I knew her well—I only met her twice.
It would be an **ex (= было бы преувеличением сказать..) to say** I knew her well—I only met her twice. /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/
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‘These figures are a bit disappointing.’ ‘That's got to be **the u\_ of the year**.’ (= преуменьшение)
‘These figures are a bit disappointing.’ ‘That's got to be **the understatement of the year**.’
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[pronunciation] The hotel was really filthy and I'm not **exaggerating**. не преувеличиваю
/ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪŋ/
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Greg's story **st\_ me \_ an exaggeration**. (= кажется мне преувеличением)
Greg's story **strikes me as an exaggeration**.
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Parents receive advice, lots and lots of **u\_ advice**. непрошенных советов
Parents receive advice, lots and lots of **unsolicited advice**. /ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd/
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Or what do you **sk\_ \_** versus spend on? KANDEE JOHNSON: I think you can **sk\_ \_** mascaras if you have a good primer. **Don't sk\_ \_** foundation or concealer.
Or what do you **skimp on** versus spend on? KANDEE JOHNSON: I think you can **skimp on** mascaras if you have a good primer. **Don't skimp on** foundation or concealer.
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Here. lt's for a contract. **Twenty g\_ (= тысяч)**, right?
Here. lt's for a contract. **Twenty grand**, right? sums of money: use singular, not plural (three hundred / five thousand / six million, etc) Compare: **Thousands** of people came to the rally (тысячи) vs **Five thousand** people came to the rally.
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[what's the meaning?] The boy's **a natural**. /ˈnætʃrəl/
The boy's **very talented and can learn without being taught**.
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[pronunciation] sarcasm
the stress is on the FIRST syllable /ˈsɑːkæzəm/
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**What f\_ hell is this?** = to show that you're frustrated by something (e.g. you got an email from the authorities that you need to fill out a 16-page form by Friday)
What fresh hell is this?
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[if you're speculating - размышляете - how could you fix this sentence?] At least, they're friends.
Signal that you don't know through grammar or vocabulary: They **must be** friends. / might be / could be They **look like** they're friends. / **seem like**. **Judging by their body language**, they're friends. **From the looks of it**, they're friends.
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[if you're speculating - размышляете - how could you fix this sentence?] He's the sysadmin.
Signal that you don't know through grammar or vocabulary: He **must be** the sysadmin. / might be / could be He **look like** he might be the sysadmin. / **seems like**. **Judging by the equipment he's holding**, he's the sysadmin.
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[if you're speculating - размышляете - how could you fix this sentence?] The relationship is informal.
Signal that you don't know through grammar or vocabulary: They **seem like** their relationship is informal. **Judging from** their body language, their relationship **must be** informal. **From the looks of it**, their relationship is informal.
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[if you're speculating - размышляете - how could you fix this sentence?] He is disturbing her, and she wants to concentrate on her work
Signal that you don't know through grammar or vocabulary: He **might be** disturb**ing** her, and she **looks like** she ...
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That's not exactly \_ she'd expected.
That's not exactly **what she'd expected**.
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[continue] It wasn't exactly a sound ...
It wasn't exactly a sound idea to go there a sound decision
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There was (bit + problem) with the report.
There was **a bit of a problem** with the report.
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# [](http://) There are a few g\_ (= minor bugs) in the new release - but we're working on that.
There are a few **glitches** (= minor bugs) in the new release - but we're working on that.
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[do you need an article here] This isn't exactly rocket science.
**no article** This isn't exactly rocket science.

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