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  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
  • answer: To reply to a question someone asks
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • call: A order or request for action
  • number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
  • touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
  • phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
  • typewriter: Machine you tap keys on to print letters on paper
  • smartphone: A telephone that has applications
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    • for example

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      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the past

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • phone

      US /foʊn/

      UK /fəʊn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk to someone using a telephone
      • Noun
      • Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
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    • smartphone

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      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A telephone that has applications
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    • technology

      US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
      • Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
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    • typewriter

      US /ˈtaɪpˌraɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈtaɪpraɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Machine you tap keys on to print letters on paper
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • without a doubt

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      • Phrase
      • Certainly; definitely.
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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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    Jerry posted on 2017/08/16
    Remember Walkmans and beepers? This video takes you on a fun trip through obsolete gadgets and how technology has evolved, contrasting them with today's smartphones and wearables! You'll pick up practical vocabulary about technology and enjoy a touch of nostalgia while learning.

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