Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- stand out
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- down to earth: Practical, realistic, and approachable.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- in terms of
- for instance: As an example.
- born and bred: Having been born and raised in a particular place or environment.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- english speaker: A person who speaks English.
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- of means: Having resources or wealth available for use.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- Mandarin: Official language of China
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- adjust: To change; to attain a desired state or function
- add: To include as well
- code: To express information in a series of numbers
- dialect: Way of speaking used by a group or in a region
- Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Singlish: The Singaporean English creole - interview
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Peter Yang posted on 2015/06/12Ever wondered about Singlish, that unique Singaporean English creole? Dive into a fascinating interview that breaks down its Hokkien influences, casual conversation style, and even those quirky particles like 'meh'! You'll get a fantastic dose of Singapore culture while picking up practical language insights.
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