FLASH CARD 19
(6 cards)
also interested in (phrase); /ˈɔlˌsoʊ ˈɪntrəstɪd ɪn/
- Are you also interested in photography, or do you only like painting?
- She’s not also interested in politics; she just supports her friends.
- I was also interested in learning Spanish, but I chose French instead.
- They have also been interested in volunteering at the shelter for years.
Meaning: Wanting to know or be involved in something in addition to something else; having more than one interest.
Synonym: keen on
Antonym: unconcerned with
Daily Use/Contexts:
* When applying for jobs: “I’m also interested in customer service roles.”
* At a class or club: “I’m also interested in joining the advanced group.”
* While networking: “Besides finance, I’m also interested in real estate.”
I suppose that’s why (phrase); /aɪ səˈpoʊz ðæts waɪ/
- I suppose that’s why you didn’t come to the party, isn’t it?
- He didn’t explain his absence, so I suppose that’s why he wasn’t invited again.
- I suppose that’s why she always works late—she wants a promotion.
- They had argued before the meeting, and I suppose that’s why they hadn’t spoken during it.
Meaning:
You are giving a reason or explanation for something that seems true.
Synonym: I guess that’s why
Antonym: I have no idea why
Useful phrases/contexts:
* I suppose that’s why the boss looked upset this morning.
* You forgot your lunch again? I suppose that’s why you’re so hungry now.
* The lights were off—I suppose that’s why no one answered the door.
Love nature
Living close to nature, I’m free to do everything I couldn’t do at work, at school, or with my family—things I know I was destined to do
Being away from the city, I can finally breathe, think clearly, and live the way I’ve always wanted—without pressure or noise
Working with my hands, I feel connected to something real—something I never found in an office or a classroom.
Spending time in silence, I hear my own thoughts again—the ones I used to ignore while chasing deadlines and expectations
I’m chasing (phrase, present continuous verb); /aɪm ˈʧeɪsɪŋ/
- I’m chasing a new job, but the interviews are tough.
- She didn’t slow down, so I’m chasing her right now, trying to catch up.
- I’m chasing success, and I will not stop until I get there.
- He had already left the building, and I’m chasing him because I forgot to return his phone.
Meaning:
I am actively following or trying to get something or someone.
Synonym: I’m pursuing
Antonym: I’m ignoring
Useful phrases/contexts:
- I’m chasing a better future for my family.
- Don’t call me now—I’m chasing the bus!
- I’m chasing payment from that client again.
latitude (noun); /ˈlæt̬.ə.tuːd/
- Do you have any latitude to adjust the budget, or is it fixed?
- The teacher didn’t give them latitude, so they couldn’t choose their own topics.
- I have some latitude in how I complete the project, and that makes it easier.
- We had already made a plan, but the boss gave us latitude to make changes if needed.
Meaning:
Freedom to choose or act within certain limits.
Synonym: flexibility
Antonym: restriction
Useful phrases/contexts:
- My job gives me latitude to work from home.
- Parents should allow kids some latitude to make decisions.
- We need more latitude in solving this problem creatively.
Check in at the counter
Hi, we’ve checked in online already, but our seats are not together. Could you please help us sit next to each other if possible?
- “Hi, we’ve already checked in online.”
- “Our seats are not together.”
- “Could you help us sit next to each other, please?”
There are three of us, but our seats are in different rows. We’d really appreciate it if you could help us sit together.
Hi, we’re traveling together as a family, but our seats are separated. Is there any chance you could help us sit closer or next to each other?
One of us is a senior / a child, so it would be really helpful if we could sit together.
