Expressions
What's the correct word to complete the expression?
1. She felt ________ in her new job after just a few days.
a. good
b. at ease
c. lovely
Answer: At ease.
"To feel at ease" means to feel comfortable, relaxed, and free from stress or anxiety.
Correct this statement. Explain why.
1. That isn't happen quite frequently.
DOESN'T
-ed Pronunciation - What's the right pronunciation?
1. PRETENDED
2. FOCUSED
3. INTERESTED
PRETENDED: /prɪˈtendɪd/
FOCUSED: /ˈfoʊkəst/
INTERESTED: /ˈɪntrəstɪd/ or /ˈɪntərɪstɪd/
When's the phrase "hold accountable for" used?
Provide an example.
"hold accountable for" is used to indicate the action of assigning responsibility.
Example: The manager held the team accountable for the project's failure due to missed deadlines and lack of coordination.
What's it like to work as a developer for Macro bank?
Speak for two minutes about: Work Environment - Career Growth Opportunities - Challenges and Rewards - Team Collaboration - Work-Life Balance
Well done!
Paraphrase this expressions using a different structure.
1. It's a course that lasts four months.
Starting --> It's a _________________ course.
Answer: It's a four-month-long course.
What's the difference among:
1. She went to Europe.
2. She's been to Europe.
3. She's gone to Europe.
1. It means that at some point in the past, she traveled to Europe. It does not provide any information about whether she is still there or if she has returned.
2. It means that she has visited Europe at some time in the past, at least once.
3. It means that she has traveled to Europe and is currently there. It implies that she has not yet returned from Europe.
What's the sound they ALL share?
1. GRADUATION
2. BRIDGE
3. EDUCATION
GRADUATION: /ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃən/
BRIDGE: /brɪdʒ/
EDUCATION: /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/
The sound that all three words share is the /dʒ/ sound.
What's a typo?
A typo, short for "typographical error," is a mistake made while typing or printing something. It refers to an unintentional error in the text.
Can you describe a significant life decision you've made that had a major impact on your career or personal development? What factors did you consider before making this decision, and how did you approach weighing the pros and cons?
2 minute-talk.
GOOD JOB!
Correct the expression:
1. The manager dismissed the proposal at one hand, without even reading it.
The expression "out of hand" means without considering things.
What do these verbs share according to their patterns?
1. want
2. decide
3. hope
4. plan
They're followed by "to"
In which of these words "l" is NOT necessarily silent?
CALM - COULD - SHOULD - WOULD - ALWAYS - HALF
ALWAYS
"always" is pronounced as /ˈɔːlweɪz/ or /ˈɔːweɪz/
How would you feel if you "were taken aback"?
Retell a situation about it.
If I were "taken aback," I might feel surprised, shocked, or caught off guard by something unexpected or surprising.
"In your opinion, what additional skills or knowledge wouldn't go amiss for someone aspiring to excel in this role?"
"wouldn't go amiss" --> It indicates that having extra ... would be a positive addition, contributing to improvement.
Spanish: "En tu opinión, ¿qué habilidades o conocimientos adicionales no estarían de más para alguien que aspire a destacarse en este puesto?"
"Wouldn't go amiss" --> It implies that having a bit more of something would improve the situation or be advantageous.
For example: