Pronunciation
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What do Brits mean when they say
1word - two meanings
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What is the correct pronunciation of the word 

"sandwich"

'saen.widž

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What's the meaning of this word in English and in Czech?

Eventually

explain in English 

English - in the end, finally (nakonec)

Czech - possibly, perhaps (eventuálně)

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What's wrong with this sentence?

I'd like to read some book in English.

a book - it is singular noun

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about something that it is very interesting

a) they are impressed by it

b) they do not find it interesting at all

c) they think it is ok

b

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What English word means:

a) a flying mammal

b) a piece of sports equipment

BAT

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What is the correct pronunciation of the word "cuisine"

kwi'zín

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What's the meaning of this word in English and in Czech?

Gymnasium

explain in English

English - a place where you exercise (tělocvična)

Czech - a type of secondary school (gymnázium)

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What's wrong with this sentence?

I got an A (1) from Maths today.

in Maths

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"I am easy."

a) I always get along with people very well.

b) I couldn't care less.

c) I am open to any suggestions, flexible.

c)

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What English word means:

a) one of the four divisions of the year

b) to add flavor to food, usually with spices or herbs

SEASON

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What is the correct pronunciation of the word "Mount Everest"

'ev3.rist

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What's the meaning of this word in English and in Czech?

Sympathetic

explain in English

English - understanding, compassionate (soucitný)

Czech - likeable or pleasant (sympatický)

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What's wrong with this sentence?

It is relax for me.

relaxing 

relax is not a noun in English, it is a verb

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"Tell me about it."

a) I completely agree, understand.

b) I want to know more.

c) I do not want to hear anything - it is ironic

a)

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What English word means:

a) just, unbiased

b) a public event with enterteinment, rides, stalls for games..

FAIR

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What is the correct pronunciation of the word "tomb"

'túm

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What's the meaning of this word in English and in Czech?

action

explain in English

English - act or process of doing something, often with a sense of movement, change (čin/činnost, děj)

Czech - event (událost)

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I am waiting here for four hours.

I have been waiting ....

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about something "It is not bad."

a) It is good.

b) It is terrible.

c) It could be better.

a)

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What English word means:

a) a thin stick used to produce a flame

b) a contest or game between opponents

MATCH

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What is the correct pronunciation of the word "worm"

'w3:m

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What is the meaning of this word in English and Czech.

actual

explain in English

English - real, existing (skutečný)

Czech - current, topical (aktuální)

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What's wrong with this sentence?

I am on home office today.

I am working from home today OR I am working remotely today.

home office - a space in a house where you work (pracovna) OR a government department responsible for immigration, security, and law and order  (ministerstvo vnitra)

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"I am not being funny, but..."

a) they are definitely going to say something funny

b) they are probably going to say something upsetting, offensive 

c) they want you to take what they say seriously

b

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Which English word means:

a) a linear arrangment of objects or people

b) a noisy argument or dispute

ROW