SPEAKING SKILL
This word means complete disorder or confusion. Spell and pronounce it.
Answer: Chaos → /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/
Sentence: “He wore a heavy coat and wrapped a scarf tightly around his neck.”
🗨️ Q: What can you infer about the weather?
✅ Answer: It was cold outside.
Audio: A person says, "Let’s meet tomorrow at 2 PM in the conference room."
Question: What is the speaker's intent?
Answer: To arrange a meeting.
Question: What word means "causing a lot of discussion or disagreement"?
Answer: Controversial
It means a style or category of art or literature.
Genre → /ˈʒɒn.rə/
Sentence: “Despite the loud applause, her expression remained unchanged.”
🗨️ Q: What can be inferred about her feelings?
✅ Answer: She wasn't impressed or satisfied
Audio: A teacher says, "Please make sure to submit your assignments by Friday."
Question: What is the speaker's intent?
Answer: To give a reminder.
Question: What is a formal synonym for "fix" that fits in academic writing?
Answer: Rectify
What’s the correct pronunciation of the word with a silent 'b': subtle?
Answer: /ˈsʌt.l̩/
Sentence: “When he saw the final score, he slumped in his chair and stared at the screen.”
🗨️ Q: What can be inferred?
✅ Answer: His team lost / He was disappointed.
Audio: A lecturer says, "It’s important that we address this issue now before it gets worse."
Question: What is the speaker’s intent?
Answer: To emphasize the urgency of a problem.
Question: What advanced word means "careful and showing great attention to detail"?
Answer: Meticulous
Spell and pronounce this English sauce: Worcestershire
Answer: /ˈwʊs.tə.ʃə/ (British)
Sentence: “Her books were still in boxes three weeks after moving in.”
🗨️ Q: What does this suggest about her situation?
✅ Answer: She hadn’t fully settled in / She might not feel at home yet.
Audio: A customer service representative says, "I understand your frustration, but I’ll need a few more details to help you further."
Question: What is the speaker’s intent?
Answer: To express understanding and seek additional information.
Question: Replace the word "bad" in academic writing with a more sophisticated word.
Answer: Detrimental
Pronounce this healthy grain: Q-U-I-N-O-A.
Answer: Quinoa → /ˈkiː.nwɑː/
Sentence: “She smiled politely, but her eyes kept glancing at the exit.”
🗨️ Q: What can you infer about her interest in the situation?
✅ Answer: She wanted to leave / She was not fully engaged.
Audio: A politician says, "While we acknowledge the challenges, we must remain hopeful and work towards long-term solutions."
Question: What is the speaker's intent?
Answer: To encourage optimism and collective effort despite challenges.
Question: What is an advanced synonym for "prove" used in analytical writing?
Answer: Substantiate