Language learning
to learn a new skill or language by practising it rather than being taught it
pick up
If someone X, or something X someone X, they start to feel happier
cheer up
the first language that you learn when you are a baby, rather than a language learned at school or as an adult
mother tongue
X X means to improve the confidence, enthusiasm, or overall emotional well-being of a person or group, often in challenging situations.
boost morale
If a skill you had is X, it is not as good as it was because you have not practised it.
rusty
means to develop a close, emotional connection or relationship with someone. It often involves sharing experiences, feelings, or interests that help create trust and understanding between people.
bond with each other
in a way that is correct, exact, and without any mistakes
accurately
X X X means to affect or shape the result of a situation or event, either directly or indirectly. This can involve actions, decisions, or behaviors that lead to a specific consequence.
influence an outcome
a word taken from one language and used in another
loanword
X X X X X Xmeans to appear confident, cheerful, or calm even when facing difficulties or challenges. It often involves hiding one's true feelings of worry, sadness, or fear to maintain a positive or composed outward demeanor.
put a brave face on things