Lesson 1: Self-Introduction Flashcards
a little (bit) /ˈlɪtl/
A2 (adv) to a small degree
These shoes are a little (bit) too big for me.
describe /dɪˈskraɪb/
A1 (v) to say what somebody/something is like
She describes herself as an artist.
briefly /ˈbriːfli/
B2 (adv) in few words
Let me tell you briefly what happened.
opportunity /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
A2 (n) a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something
Don’t miss this opportunity!
originally /əˈrɪdʒənəli/
B1 (n) used to describe the situation that existed at the beginning of a particular period or activity, especially before something was changed
The school was originally very small.
graduate /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/
B1 (v) to get a degree, especially your first degree, from a university or college
She graduated from Harvard this year.
BA/B.A
C2 (n) a first university degree in an arts subject (the abbreviation for ‘Bachelor of Arts’)
hard-working /ˌhɑːrd ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
A2 (adj) putting a lot of effort into a job and doing it well
eager /ˈiːɡər/
C1 (adj) very interested and excited by something that is going to happen or about something that you want to do; showing this
eager crowds outside the stadium
approach /əˈprəʊtʃ/
B2 (n) a way of dealing with somebody/something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task
It was time to take a different approach.
challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
B1 (n) a new or difficult task that tests somebody’s ability and skill
The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career.
problem-solving /ˈprɑːbləm sɑːlvɪŋ/
(n) the act of finding ways of dealing with problems
serious /ˈsɪriəs/
A2 (adj) sincere about something; not joking or meant as a joke
Is she serious about wanting to sell the house?
confidently (/ˈkɑːnfɪdəntli/)
B1 (adv) in a way that shows that you feel sure about your own ability to do things and be successful
Carla smiled confidently at the cameras.
dedicated /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/
C1 (adj) working hard at something because it is very important to you
She is dedicated to her job.
