Cont. Topics Vocab 1
Able to change or be changed easily
Flexible
The way a person pronounces words
Accent
Is it correct or wrong? If wrong, correct it!
'Despite of being ill he went on working until late.'
WRONG
'Despite being ill, he went on working till late.
Restructure
In which part of the discussion can we use the following phrases?
Today we are here to talk about the issue of…
We are going to be discussing the topic of…
As you all know, the topic for our discussion today is…
Introduction to the topic
When something makes a strong impression or causes admiration
Impressive
In the end
(adverb!)
Ultimately
Is it correct or wrong? If wrong, correct it!
'He wore his coat in order catch cold.'
WRONG
He wore his coat in order to not catch cold.
Unethical
In which part of the discussion can we use the following phrases?
I think that…
In my opinion,…
The way I see things,…
I firmly believe that…
Offering your opinion
When ideas or things are separate from each other
Discrete
Existing in a way that seems to be without reason; Unpredictable
Random
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'Although he earns little money he lives in an expensive house.'
WRONG
Although he earns little money, he lives in an expensive house.
Disadvantaged
In which part of the discussion can we use the following phrases?
That’s why I think that…
So you can see why I feel that…
Considering all of this, I don’t see how you can fail to see that…
So it’s clear that the only conclusion to be drawn is that…
Summarising your opinion
Expressing meaning without words
Nonverbal behaviour
Clearly different or seperate
Distinct
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'Charles went bankrupt; as a result of he sold his house and car in order pay his debts.'
WRONG
Charles went bankrupt; as a result he sold his house and car in order to pay his debts.
What's the missing word?
Studies _________________ that chimpanzees use a complex system of sounds to communicate with each other.
Demonstrate
In which part of the discussion can we use the following phrases?
I totally agree with Roger that…
I am behind you one hundred percent: it is clear that…
That’s absolutely right.
Strongly aggreeing
A group of people born around the same time
Generation
Exact
Precise
Is it correct or wrong? If it's wrong, correct it!
'I had a burning ambition. Otherwise, I wouldn't have accomplished it.'
CORRECT
What is the missing word?
There is a strong need to _______________ effective communication links between staff, parents, pupils, and external bodies.
Establish
In which part of the discussion can we use the following phrases?
So what you are saying is…
It seems that you are making the point that…
What exactly do you mean when you say that…
Getting clarification