Learning Languages

Question 1

It took me a while to g___ ____ h____ ____ phrasal verbs (to begin to understand or be able to use sth)

Answer 1

It took me a while to get the hang of phrasal verbs

Question 2

I had never sailed a boat before but by the third day, I was g_______ the ______ of it (to learn how to do something, especially if it is not obvious or simple - освоить, разобраться)

Answer 2

I had never sailed a boat before but by the third day, I was getting the hang of it.

Question 3

Can I b_____ a couple of ideas ____ you? (to share with someone to get their feedback of validation)

Answer 3

Can I bounce a couple of ideas off you?

Question 4

We are trying to p____ this deal t______ as quickly as possible.

Answer 4

We are trying to push this deal through as quickly as possible.

Question 5

Every long-distance runner ____ ____ _____ at some stage (to reach a point when you are running, exercising, playing sports, etc. where you are so physically tired you feel you cannot continue)

Answer 5

Every long-distance runner hits a wall at some stage.

Question 6

With a language, you just have to be p_________ and keep at it.

Answer 6

With a language, you just have to be persistent and keep at it.

Question 7

With language, you u____ it or l____ it. (if you don’t practice a skill, you might forget it)

Answer 7

With language, you use it or lose it.

Question 8

Every time I learn a new word, I try to w_____ it ____ a conversation with my friends.(intentionally use new vocabulary or grammar in a chat)

Answer 8

Every time I learn a new word, I try to work it into a conversation with my friends

Question 9

When I get a new grammar rule down, I _______ _______ _____ it in different sentences to see how flexible it is. (experiment with new language elements in various contexts)

Answer 9

When I get a new grammar rule down, I play around with it in different sentences to see how flexible it is.

Question 10

My tennis racket has just been g__________ d_______ since I hurt my back. (to be forgotten or not used)

Answer 10

My tennis racket has just been gathering dust since I hurt my back.

Question 11

I used to bake amazing pies, but I think I’ve _____ _____ _____.(I can no longer do it as well as I used to).

Answer 11

I used to bake amazing pies, but I think I’ve lost my touch.

Question 12

I was once good at playing the violin, but I’m totally ____ _____ _________ now. (I haven’t done it in a long time and lost proficiency).

Answer 12

I was once good at playing the violin, but I’m totally out of practice now.

Question 13

Most people have an _________ sense of right and wrong. (based on feelings rather than facts or proof)

Answer 13

Most people have an intuitive sense of right and wrong.

Question 14

A lot of practical skills I have, I _____ ______ _____ ____ _____. (I acquired while actively working, rather than through formal education)/

Answer 14

A lot of practical skills I have, I picked up on the job.

Question 15

She has a _______ for remembering faces. (a natural ability or skill in a particular area)

Answer 15

She has a knack for remembering faces.

Question 16

I used to get so _______-_______ speaking in front of English speakers, but now I’m hoping to attain near-native proficiency and never feel that way again.

Answer 16

I used to get so tongue-tied speaking in front of English speakers, but now I’m hoping to attain near-native proficiency and never feel that way again.

Question 17

I not only want to be fluent but I also want to n______ the accent. (achieve a perfect accent)

Answer 17

I not only want to be fluent but I also want to nail the accent.

Question 18

In my job I need ___-_____ presentation skills. (excellent)

Answer 18

In my job I need top-notch presentation skills.

Question 19

I didn’t know whether his story was true or not, but I decided to give him the _______ _____ _____ _______. (believe he is good, until proved otherwise)

Answer 19

I didn’t know whether his story was true or not, but I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Question 20

Everyone is fighting _____ _____ _____. (everyone has their own challenges or struggles that we might not be aware of).

Answer 20

Everyone is fighting their own battle.

Question 21

I like to b______ my ideas ____ my colleagues - sometimes it really helps in g_____ ____ h_____ ___ a complex task. Sometimes I just can’t w___ ___ h____ around it on my own.

Answer 21

I like to bounce my ideas off my colleagues - sometimes it really helps in getting the hang of a complex task. Sometimes I just can’t wrap my head around it on my own.

Question 22

My classmate m______ her German, she a_____ a n______ proficiency level and could easily p____ ____ a l_______

Answer 22

My classmate mastered her German, she attained a native proficiency level and could easily pass for a local

Question 23

It is important not to j_____ ___ any conclusions during the interview. Everyone is f_____ their own b_____ and it is right to give the person the b_____ _____ the d_____ and to look for possible r____ _____ carefully.

Answer 23

It is important not to jump to any conclusions during the interview. Everyone is fighting their own battle and so it’s better to give the person the benefit of the doubt and to look for possible red flags carefully.

Question 24

I always advise young lawyers to double-check their analyses and to doubt every single sentence - j______ ____ c____________ can lead to serious mistakes. It is a good practice not to t_____ your g____ until p______ otherwise.

Answer 24

I always advise young lawyers to double-check their analyses and to doubt every single sentence - jumping to conclusions can lead to serious mistakes. It is a good practice not to trust your gut until proven otherwise.