Vocabulary

• come from: To have as your native country or city
• have to: Must do
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• come up to: To meet expectations
• sit down: To take a seat
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• look back: To think about past events
• full scholarship: An award that covers all expenses, including tuition, fees, and living costs.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• out of a job: Without employment; having lost one's job.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• change up: To introduce variety or do something differently.
• play it safe: To avoid risks; to be cautious.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• at school: Present and attending school.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• bring about: To cause to happen
• by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• regardless of
• up until now: Until the present time; so far.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• conference: Series of lectures held as an event
• passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
• tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
• speak: To be able to use a certain language
• afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared