Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- leave out: To forget; omit
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- write down: To record in writing
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- english speaker: A person who speaks English.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- frustrating: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- contraction: Process of becoming smaller in length/size
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- leave: To go away from; depart
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- rhyme: One of a group of words ending in similar sounds
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- mumble: Speech that is not clear enough or loud enough
- person: Man, woman or child
- negatively: In a harmful, unwanted or unhelpful manner
- logic: Proper, valid sensible reasoning
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- repeat: Action that is done again
- classical: Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
- online: Connected to the internet
- kitchen: Place where food is cooked
- shorten: To make something, e.g. a skirt, shorter
- glottal: Concerning or produced by the vocal cords
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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 Understand Native English Speakers - Improve English Listening
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Samuel posted on 2018/05/03Ever feel lost when native English speakers talk fast? This video breaks down how to understand them by focusing on contractions, weak forms, and connected speech, just like you'd hear in real conversations! You'll pick up practical listening skills and even get some dictation practice to boost your confidence.
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