Vocabulary 1
This word means “the ability to speak a language easily and correctly.”
fluent
“She made a __ when she said he instead of she.”
mistake
Gerund or not? “I enjoy reading before bed.”
What’s the intensifier in this sentence?
“It’s really hard to understand that accent.”
really
What is the most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers?
Mandarin Chinese
This is what you show with your hands, face, and body instead of words.
body language
“He has a strong French __ when he speaks English.”
accent
Gerund or not? “To study English is my goal.”
not gerund (infinitive)
Fill in the blank:
“She’s __ good at explaining grammar.”
extremely / very / really / especially
True or false: there's a limited number of languages you can learn because the brain doesn't have enough capacity.
false
This adjective describes someone or something that needs a lot of time or effort.
demanding
“Working with a language __ can really improve your skills.”
expert
Complete the sentence: “__ new words helps you become fluent.”
learning
Change the sentence using an intensifier: “This exercise is good.”
This exercise is especially / really good.
Which European language is considered one of the most difficult for English speakers to learn?
Hungarian or Finnish
This word means a short break in speaking or sound.
pause
“Learning a language __ practising every day and making mistakes.”
involves
What is the gerund in this sentence?
“Practising every day is helpful.” (Practising)
practising
True or false: “Too much” is an intensifier.
TRUE
What do we call a person who speaks more than two languages?
Multilingual / Polyglot
This word refers to how your voice sounds when you’re speaking (angry, calm, etc.).
tone of voice
“We had a __ conversation during the meeting, not online.”
face-to-face / in-person
Fix the error: “I avoid to speak in public.”
I avoid speaking in public.
Give 3 examples of adverbial intensifiers.
really, extremely, incredibly
Which language has the most words in its dictionary: English, Spanish, or French?
English