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Zoe 10 Week 1 to 1 > Language Learning > Flashcards

Language Learning Flashcards

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The process of learning a new language.

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Language acquisition (formal):

Example: Language acquisition becomes easier with consistent practice and exposure to the language.

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The ability to speak or write a language smoothly, accurately, and easily.

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Fluency

Example: Achieving fluency in a second language requires dedication and practice.

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A high level of competence or skill; the ability to use a language with ease.

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Proficiency

Example: She has achieved a high level of proficiency in French after years of study.

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A set of words used and understood by a person or group.

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Vocabulary

Example: Building vocabulary is essential for language learners.

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The way in which people in a particular area, country, or social group pronounce words.

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Accent

Example: Her British accent is very clear and easy to understand.

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A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

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Dialect

Example: The Southern dialect of English has its own unique vocabulary and pronunciation.

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An error or fault in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment

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Mistake

Example: Making mistakes is a natural part of the language learning process.

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Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.

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Practice

Example: Regular practice is key to improving your language skills.

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The state of being subjected to an influence or experience.

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Exposure

Example: Immersion in the language provides valuable exposure to native speakers.

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Being able to speak two languages fluently.

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Bilingual

Example: She is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish fluently.

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Being able to speak multiple languages fluently.

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Multilingual

Example: In today’s globalized world, being multilingual is a significant advantage.

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Conforming to the rules of grammar.

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Grammatically correct

Example: It’s important to speak in grammatically correct sentences when learning a new language.

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Able to express oneself easily and articulately in a language.

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Fluent

Example: After years of practice, he became fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

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Feeling or showing certainty about something.

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Confident

Example: She feels confident speaking French in public after years of practice.

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Having a strong reason or desire to do something.

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Motivated

Example: Her desire to travel and communicate with locals motivated her to learn Spanish.

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Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

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Persistent

Example: Despite facing challenges, she was persistent in her efforts to learn Japanese.

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To gain knowledge or skill in something through study, experience, or being taught.

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Learn

Example: He is learning Russian in order to communicate with his grandparents.

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To become better or more satisfactory.

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Improve

Example: By reading regularly, you can improve your vocabulary and comprehension.

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To learn something by heart; commit something to memory.

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Memorize

Example: He memorized the irregular verbs to help improve his Spanish grammar.

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To acquire complete knowledge or skill in (an accomplishment, technique, or art).

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Master

Example: After years of study, she mastered the art of speaking Italian.

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To communicate or work together.

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Interact

Example: It’s important to interact with native speakers to improve your language skills.

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To share or exchange information, news, or ideas.

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Communicate

Example: She uses her language skills to communicate with clients from around the world.

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To actively participate or become involved in something.

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Engage with

Example: She engages with the local community to practice her language skills.

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To rehearse verbal communication.

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Practice speaking

Example: He spends an hour each day practicing speaking English with a language partner.

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In a smooth, easy, or flowing manner.

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Fluently

Example: She speaks French fluently after living in Paris for several years.

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In a self-assured manner.

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Confidently

Example: She presented her ideas confidently in Spanish during the meeting.

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Frequently; not infrequently.

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Regularly

Example: By studying regularly, you can improve your language skills over time.

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In a way that produces the intended or desired result.

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Effectively

Example: By practicing pronunciation regularly, you can communicate more effectively in a new language.

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At a fast speed; rapidly.

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Quickly

Example: With dedication, you can learn a new language quickly.

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In a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

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Efficiently

Example: By using language learning apps, you can study languages efficiently.

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To learn or acquire something without formal instruction

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Pick up

Example: She picked up Spanish while traveling in South America.

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To refresh or improve one’s knowledge of something.

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Brush up on

Example: He decided to brush up on his French before traveling to Paris.

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To manage to survive or do adequately, especially with limited resources.

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Get by

Example: Even with basic Spanish, he managed to get by during his trip to Mexico.

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To stay informed about or be able to understand something because you are able to learn at the same speed as it happens.

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Keep up with

Example: It’s important to keep up with the news in your target language to improve your vocabulary.

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Example: After studying for years, passing the language exam was a piece of cake.

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Piece of cake

Something easily accomplished.

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To study, especially with concentrated effort.

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Hit the books

Example: I need to hit the books if I want to pass my Spanish exam.

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To speak the language of a particular group, especially when done easily or with understanding.

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Speak the lingo

Example: After a year in France, she could speak the lingo like a native.

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The more you practice, the better you become.

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Practice makes perfect

Example: Don’t worry if you make mistakes, practice makes perfect.

39
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A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words.

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A picture is worth a thousand words

Example: Immersing yourself in a culture is like learning a language: a picture is worth a thousand words.

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A difficulty in communication experienced by people who do not speak the same language.

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Language barrier

Example: The language barrier made it difficult for them to communicate effectively.

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The language that a person has grown up speaking from early childhood.

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Mother tongue

Example: Despite living abroad for many years, her mother tongue is still Spanish.

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Able to express oneself fluently and coherently.

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Articulate

Example: She is an articulate speaker of English.

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Relating to the place where someone was born and raised.

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Native

Example: She is a native speaker of German.

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Successful in producing a desired or intended result.

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Effective

Example: Regular practice is the most effective way to improve your language skills.

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Not successful in producing a desired or intended result.

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Ineffective

Example: Learning vocabulary without practicing speaking can be ineffective.

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To express the sense of (words or text) in another language.

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Translate

Example: She translated the document from Spanish to English.

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To perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend.

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Understand

Example: She didn’t understand the instructions, so she asked for help.

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In a way that is easy to see, hear, read, or understand.

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Clearly

Example: She speaks English clearly and fluently.

49
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To have a good relationship.

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Get along

Example: She gets along well with her language exchange partner.

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To understand or solve something.

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Figure out

Example: She couldn’t figure out the meaning of the word, so she looked it up in the dictionary.

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To visit someone without having arranged to do so.

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Drop in

Example: I decided to drop in on my friend while I was in the neighborhood.

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In agreement or harmony.

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On the same page

Example: We need to be on the same page if we’re going to work together.

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The rate of a person’s progress in gaining experience or new skills.

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Learning curve

Example: She found that her language learning curve was steeper when she lived abroad.

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An arrangement where two or more people who are learning each other’s language take turns to help each other practice.

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Language exchange

Example: She found a language exchange partner to practice speaking Spanish with.

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A method of learning a second language in which the learner is fully immersed in the target language.

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Language immersion

Example: Language immersion programs are an effective way to quickly learn a new language.

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Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

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Competent

Example: She is a competent speaker of Japanese after years of study.

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Being able to speak two languages fluently.

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Bilingual

Example: He grew up in a bilingual household, speaking both English and Spanish.

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Relating to the spoken language rather than the written language.

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Oral

Example: The oral exam tested her ability to communicate in French.

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To officially register for a course or program.

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Enroll

Example: She enrolled in a Spanish class at the local community college.

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To take in and fully understand information or ideas.

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Assimilate

Example: She assimilated quickly into the new culture and learned the language within a few months.

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To engage in conversation.

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Converse (neutral):

Example: She enjoys conversing with native speakers to practice her language skills.

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To look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc. in order to correct or improve it.

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Review

Example: She reviewed her notes before the exam to refresh her memory.

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To be present at an event, class, or meeting.

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Attend

Example: He attends a language meetup every week to practice speaking French.

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In a way that relates to sight.

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Visually

Example: He learned the new words visually by associating them with pictures.

65
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Almost; very nearly.

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Practically

Example: Practically speaking, it’s impossible to become fluent in a language overnight.

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In a way that relates to language or linguistics.

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Linguistically

Example: She is linguistically talented and learns new languages quickly.

67
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To learn or understand something.

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Get the hang of

Example: After a few weeks of practice, she finally got the hang of speaking French.

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To start learning or doing something as a habit or hobby.

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Take up

Example: She decided to take up Italian as a hobby.

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To begin to understand or appreciate something.

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Catch on

Example: After a few lessons, she started to catch on to the grammar rules.

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In summary; briefly.

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In a nutshell

Example: “In a nutshell, learning a new language takes time and dedication.”

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Something that is easy to do.

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A walk in the park

Example: For her, learning German was a walk in the park.

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Not perfect or fully developed.

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Rough around the edges

Example: Her language skills are still a bit rough around the edges, but she’s improving.

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Fully listening or paying attention.

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All ears

Example: “Tell me your story—I’m all ears!”

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A very small amount compared to what is needed or expected.

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A drop in the ocean

Example: “The progress she’s made so far is just a drop in the ocean compared to what she needs to learn.”

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The rate of a person’s progress in gaining experience or new skills.

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Learning curve

Example: She found that her language learning curve was steeper when she lived abroad.

76
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To try something.

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Give it a shot

Example: Learning a new language can be challenging, but why not give it a shot?

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To initiate social interaction, especially with strangers.

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Break the ice

Example: Learning a few basic phrases in the local language can help you break the ice when traveling.

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To learn how to do something skillfully.

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Get the knack of

Example: It took her a while, but she finally got the knack of speaking Japanese.

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To become very skilled at doing something

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Master

Example: With practice, you can master a new language.

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To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something.

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Enhance

Example: Immersion in a foreign country can enhance your language skills.

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To encourage the development of something.

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Foster

Example: The language exchange program fosters cultural understanding.

82
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To improve something by making small changes to it.

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Refine

Example: She refined her pronunciation by practicing with a tutor.

83
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To become larger in size, number, or amount, or to make something become larger.

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Expand

Example: Learning a new language can expand your career opportunities.

84
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To manage to survive or do adequately, especially with limited resources.

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Get by

Example: Even with basic Spanish, he managed to get by during his trip to Mexico.

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A group of people who meet regularly to practice speaking a language.

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Language club

Example: She joined a language club to practice speaking Spanish with other learners.

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