Vocabulary

• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in terms of
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• have to: Must do
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• pin down: To force someone to clarify their opinion
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• going on: To continue doing something
• at least: As a minimum
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• language proficiency: The ability to use a language with accuracy and fluency.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• regardless of
• authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
• structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
• typically: In a normal or usual way
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• strength: Condition of being strong
• variety: Particular type of thing or person
• academic: Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• inherent: Existing as an essential part of
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
• address: Exact street location of a place
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• typical: Normal; usual; expected
• section: A part of a whole
• principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• assessment: Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
• elicit: To get an answer or reaction from
• proficiency: High amount of skill or ability in something
• important: Having power or authority
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• clarification: Act or process of making a liquid clear
• audio: Concerning sound
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• receptive: Being open to hearing and considering new ideas
• discourse: The study of how we write and speak
• polished: To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
• undergraduate: A college student studying for their first degree
• toefl: Test Of English as a Foreign Language