Unit 2 Lesson A

to exchange information, news, ideas, etc. with someone

She communicates effectively with her team members.

the process or activity of exchanging information or expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas by speaking, writing, etc.

Good communication is key to a successful relationship.

the additional money we give someone such as a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for the services they have given us

The hotel porter received a tip for carrying the luggage to the guests' room.

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

After years of practice, he became a successful musician.

to have or continue to have something

Do you need this document back, or can I keep it for my records?

all the words used in a particular language or subject

His vocabulary in Spanish is quite extensive for a beginner.

a small book with plain or ruled pages that we can write or draw in

He writes down his ideas and thoughts in his notebook.

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair.

a small card with words or pictures on it, which help students to learn or memorize things

She used flashcards to memorize vocabulary words for her language exam.

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

He talked to his friend about his recent breakup.

someone who has learned a language as their first language, and not as a foreign language

As a native speaker of French, she could easily navigate the nuances of the language.

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset.

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

He watched a scary movie and got scared during the suspenseful scenes.

to provide a film or video with written translations or captions of the dialogue

used when a person who is addressed is both the one who does an action and the one who receives the action

Have you hurt yourself?

in way that is easily heard by everyone

She read the poem out loud to the entire class, showcasing her expressive delivery.

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Can you remember the name of the book we were talking about?

to become larger in amount or size

The temperature is expected to increase throughout the day.

the quality of being able to speak or write very well and easily in a foreign language

She achieved fluency in Spanish after living in Mexico for two years.

to make a person or thing better

Regular exercise can improve your overall health.

the capacity to understand something

His comprehension of the complex theory impressed the professor.

an ability to do something well, especially after training

After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional.

at or during a time that is not long ago

We attended a conference recently to stay updated.

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

I often read parenting magazines to get advice on raising my children.

a book that tells a story with a series of pictures and words, often featuring superheroes or adventure

She loves reading her comic book every evening.

very good in quality or other traits

He made an excellent point about the importance of recycling.

extremely amazing and great

The fantastic performance of the magician left the audience in awe.

a talk that is between two or more people and they tell each other about different things like feelings, ideas, and thoughts

During our conversation, I learned he had lived in Italy for five years.

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

She was nervous about traveling alone for the first time, feeling uneasy about navigating unfamiliar places.

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

He adjusted his tie while gazing into the mirror above the dresser.

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

He offered a helpful suggestion on how to improve the design.

to accept something to be true even without proof

I believed her excuses for missing the meeting.

to be one's property

The antique clock belongs to my grandmother.

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

It's easy to forget passwords, so it's essential to use a secure system.

to really not like something or someone

Can you please stop making that noise?I hate it.

to want something to happen or be true

They hoped their team would win the championship.

to have some information about something

Do you know where the nearest gas station is?

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed.

the very strong emotion we have for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

The love between a parent and a child is often considered one of the strongest bonds.

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Do you need any help with your project?

used for showing that someone or something belongs to or is connected with a particular person or thing

Each plant has its own pot in the garden.

to wish to do or have something

He wants to go to the beach.