Looking after people and things
A child, a garden or a pet needs attention: describe who looks after people and things in English.
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Taking a chance despite danger
A new job or an unfamiliar idea can bring possible harm as well as opportunity. Describe the decision to act despite uncertainty.
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A lecture, a meeting or a report can contain useful ideas: describe writing down key information in English.
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When people settle a question together, this expression describes the result of their discussion and the terms they accept.
Read and practiseMeeting a deadline in English
A report or an application has a fixed finishing date: explain in English how work gets done on time.
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A broken engine or a difficult calculation needs an answer: describe finding a solution in English.
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A reading habit or a garden project begins with an aim: describe choosing a goal in English.
Read and practiseAchieving a goal in English
A charity target or a running ambition can become reality: describe reaching an aim in English.
Read and practiseBuilding self-confidence
Building self-confidence: Explore how this expression works in real situations, with examples, common mistakes and practice.
Read and practiseRaising public awareness
Raising public awareness: Explore how this expression works in real situations, with examples, common mistakes and practice.
Read and practiseDescribing an influence
Describing an influence: Explore how this expression works in real situations, with examples, common mistakes and practice.
Read and practiseMaking a meaningful change
Making a meaningful change: Explore how this expression works in real situations, with examples, common mistakes and practice.
Read and practiseDrawing a conclusion from evidence
Evidence, observations and facts can lead to a conclusion: practise describing what they suggest in English.
Read and practiseForming an opinion on an issue
A view can develop as you listen and gather information. Practise describing how an opinion takes shape in English.
Read and practiseKeeping a promise: doing what you said
A promise matters when actions match words. Practise describing a commitment that someone has fulfilled in English.
Read and practiseBreaking a promise: failing to do what you said
Trust can suffer when a commitment is not fulfilled. Practise describing a broken promise in English with clear examples.
Read and practiseHaving trouble doing something
A stuck lid or a hard task can cause difficulty. Describe everyday problems with an action using this English expression.
Read and practisePaying someone a compliment
A kind remark about someone’s work or skills can brighten a conversation. Practise the English phrase for praising a person.
Read and practiseLosing your temper in anger
A jammed printer or a long delay can provoke a sudden angry reaction. Practise describing that loss of control in English.
Read and practiseKeeping calm under pressure
A sudden problem or a difficult question can put you under pressure. Practise describing how someone stays composed in English.
Read and practiseAccepting a difficult situation
Loss, defeat or a closure can take time to accept. Practise describing that gradual adjustment in English.
Read and practiseDescribing a possible threat
A leak, a storm or a weak password can endanger something. Practise describing possible dangers in English.
Read and practiseKeeping a relevant factor in mind
A cost, a limit or a fact can matter when making a decision. Practise remembering relevant factors in English.
Read and practiseVoicing an objection
A proposal, a schedule or a fence may prompt disagreement. Practise expressing an objection in English.
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