Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- going on: To continue doing something
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- person: Man, woman or child
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- call: A order or request for action
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
- audio: Concerning sound
- background: Images, color, or information behind the main one
- cigarette: White paper tube filled with tobacco
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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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How to do a job interview on Skype - Tips for success
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Halu Hsieh posted on 2014/06/19Got a job interview coming up on Skype? This video is your ultimate guide to acing it, covering everything from setting up your background and audio for a professional look to mastering time zone planning for international calls! You'll pick up practical phrases and learn how to make a fantastic impression, even from afar.
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