Vocabulary

  • simple present: A verb tense used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • have to: Must do
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • other places: Different locations or areas
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • background information: Information that provides context or history relevant to a current situation or topic.
  • past time: An activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • in terms of
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • condition: To improve something to make it better
  • result: Something produced through tests or experiments
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • verb: Word that expresses an action or state
  • happen: To take place or occur
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • test: To be given a medical examination
  • clause: Part of a sentence that has its own verb
  • win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
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    • as opposed to

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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    • background information

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      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Information that provides context or history relevant to a current situation or topic.
      • Phrase
      • Detailed information that helps to understand a subject or problem.
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • clause

      US /klɔz/

      UK /klɔ:z/

      • Noun
      • Part of a sentence that has its own verb
      • Specific term or demand in a legal agreement
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • condition

      US /kənˈdɪʃən/

      UK /kənˈdɪʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To improve something to make it better
      • To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Disease or other medical problem
      • The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
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    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in terms of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the past

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • other places

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different locations or areas
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    • past time

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      UK

      • Noun
      • An activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby.
      • A point in time that is later than when something should have happened.
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • result

      US /rɪˈzʌlt/

      UK /rɪ'zʌlt/

      • Noun
      • Something produced through tests or experiments
      • Final score of a competition, election or game
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be the outcome of other causes and effects
      • To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
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    • simple present

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A verb tense used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
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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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    Ever get confused mixing up your past, present, and future in English? This video breaks down mixed conditionals and IF clauses step-by-step, making tricky grammar super clear! You'll pick up practical phrases perfect for daily conversations and situational dialogues.

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