topic
It can be formal, neutral or informal.
register
In this part of a short story, the characters, theme and setting are introduced.
exposition
This contract is as solid as the ground we stand on.
simile
Uroma
great-grandmother
This is the number of male students in our English course.
7
This movie character got pregnant at the age of 16.
Juno
In this short story, Bill and Mary meet again after not seeing each other for over a decade.
Early Autumn
The businessman was so busy that he was attending to a million calls at the same time.
hyperbole
sexuell übertragbare Krankheiten
sexually transmitted diseases
A method to give presentations and to raise your self-confidence at the same time
PowerPoint Karaoke
Alaska
In the short story "Land/Scape", this person tries to reconnect with his son.
Tony
“Could you open this jar please?” – Well, I am no Hercules, but I can try.
allusion
Haupternährer
main breadwinner
A film technique in which you jump back to some events in the past.
This "feature" differs from text to text - it could be serious, alarming, informative, critical, ...
tone
In this part of a short story, there is a sudden change in the conflict or suspense.
turning point
She is a great writer, an amazing mother and good at washing the dishes.
anti-climax
Schwiegereltern
in-laws / parents-in-law
This linguistic feature is the source of many mistakes students make, f. ex. Chef = boss, but chef = Koch
false friends
This song we dealt with is about the pressure parents put on their kids.
Numb
"A Place to call home" deals with the mother Ayesha and her daughter ... .
Sabina
Good morning Mr Smith, my deepest apologies but I am here to inform you that we have to let you go.
euphemism
Ungehorsam
disobedience
This student had the best grade average at the end of 11 / 1 in our English course.
Polly