Say Out Loud
ballet
ballet → /ˈbæleɪ/
This country is shaped like a boot.
Italy
This brand is known for the slogan “Just Do It.”
Nike
My bad!
I made a mistake / sorry, I was wrong
This person sees a crime happen and can give evidence.
a witness
quay
quay → /kiː/ (“kee”)
This is a long sandy piece of land in LT that separates the Lagoon from the Baltic Sea.
The Curonian Spit
This brand’s name comes from a Japanese word meaning “sound.”
Sony
I’m down!
→ I agree / I want to do it
“Want to grab a coffee?” — “I’m down.”
Planned killing of an important or well-known person, (political, ideological, or religious reasons)
Assassination
paradigm
ˈparadigm → /pærədaɪm/
What is a peninsula?
A peninsula is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides but connected to the mainland on one side.
This remains the best-selling toy of all time
Rubik's cube
Don’t sweat it!
Don’t worry about it / It’s not a big deal.
What is ARSON?
This crime involves setting fire to property on purpose.
gauge (=measure)
gauge → /ɡeɪdʒ/
This country has no rivers at all.
Saudi Arabia
Why does Apple always show 9:41 AM in iPhone ads?
In 2007, during one of Apple’s most iconic keynote presentations, Steve Jobs introduced the first-ever iPhone at exactly 9:41 AM
Let’s call it a day
→ Stop working for now
“We’re tired — let’s call it a day.”
This crime involves illegally copying someone’s work.
plagiarism
gaol (=prison)
gaol → /dʒeɪl/
Which continent has most speakers of French?
Africa, because many African countries were once French colonies
This brand name consists of its founder's initials + his place of birth
IKEA: Ingvar Kamprad, Elmtaryd, and Agunnaryd.
Help yourself!
Feel free to take/use something
“There’s food in the fridge—help yourself.”
This process involves collecting fingerprints, DNA, and other clues.
forensic analysis