Vocabulary
- blow over: (Of difficult situation) to become less or end
- throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- flat screen tv: A television set with a thin, flat display screen, typically using LCD or plasma technology.
- english speaker: A person who speaks English.
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
- tv show: A television program.
- kind of easy: Somewhat easy; relatively easy.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- going on: To continue doing something
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- television: Device that broadcasts programs, movies or show
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- easy: Not hard to do; not difficult
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- son: Male child; friendly way of addressing a boy
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- live: To be alive
- mouth: Hole in the face used for eating and talking
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- buy: To believe something; accept
- speaker: Electronic device for making or broadcasting sound
- copy: A counter for items that are the same
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- advanced: (Of an army) to move forward
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- repeat: Action that is done again
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- level: Specific height of something
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- beginner: Someone new to a field or activity
- shadow: To cover something with shade
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- reply: Answer to someone's question
- realise: To become aware of or understand mentally
- quietly: In a quiet manner; making little sound or fuss
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- smoothly: In an evenly flowing manner or movement
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- shy: Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- closely: In a careful manner
- rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- impress: To make an emotional impact upon
- upgrade: To improve something in terms of quality
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- accustomed: Familiar with something
- repetition: When something occurs again
- comprehension: Act of understanding, e.g. a reading text
- ark: Thing that affords protection or safety
- audio: Concerning sound
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- monologue: Long speech given by one person, often in a play
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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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English Speaking Practise: How to improve your English Speaking and Fluency: SHADOWING
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Halu Hsieh posted on 2013/09/03Want to sound more natural and fluent in English? This video introduces the super effective 'shadowing' technique, perfect for boosting your pronunciation and speaking skills with simple repetition! You'll learn practical, daily exercises that are beginner-friendly and will have you speaking more confidently in no time.
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