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Christoph Brechbühler
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Christoph Brechbühler
This flashcard set helps learn English at an intermediate level, focusing on vocabulary essential for everyday communication. The cards cover a wide range of topics, including body parts like "collar bone," activities such as "skateboarding," and professions like "chef" or "accountant." The set also includes expressions like "mad about something" and "fed up," which are useful for casual conversations. With the "answer first" learning setting, you can reverse the learning direction – from the target language to the source language, making it versatile for both language learners and travelers looking to expand their vocabulary.
Flashcards
299
Students
3
Language
German
Category
English
Level
Other
Created / Updated
27.09.2019 / 13.03.2020

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the place where someone is buried

resting place

a piece of land, often belonging to a church, in which dead people are buried

cemetery

made, done, seen etc on the internet or on a computer, rather than in the real world

virtual

to stop doing something, especially something you do regularly

give up

an amount of money that has been or must be paid

payment

ideas or hopes that are not reasonable or sensible

unrealistic

having the usual features or qualities of a particular group or thing

typical

the place that someone or something is going to

destination

the way some things happened without being planned or caused by people

by chance

to arrive at a place, especially in a way that is unexpected

turn up

to let someone get into your car, boat etc and take them somewhere

pick up

arriving, happening, or being done at exactly the time that has been arranged

punctual

a play or film that includes singing and dancing

musical

relating to a job that needs special education and training

professional

a particular place, especially in relation to other areas, buildings etc

location

used at the end of a letter before you sign your name

best wishes

to think that something will happen because it seems likely or has been planned

expect

If you can’t stand someone or something, you do not like someone or something at all

can't stand

a large building where people can see famous pieces of art

galleries

the beliefs, way of life, art, and customs that are shared and accepted by people in a particular society

culture

the last possible time, just before it is too late

at the last minute

to have a particular weight

weigh

to be in a particular place or position

situated

the area where the land meets the sea

coast

a boat that carries people or goods across a river or a narrow area of water

ferries

if you take advantage of somebody you treat someone unfairly in order to get what you want

take advantage of

a chance to do something or an occasion when it is easy for you to do something

opportunity

used to emphasize the way you are describing something is really true

truly

to be more important or valuable than something else

outweigh

made or done officially or publicly

formal

the people who live in the same area, town etc

community

from or relating to a country that is not your own

foreign

information that helps to complete what you know about something

details

used to emphasise that you are only giving your own opinion about something

personally

hugs and kisses or love and kisses are used at the end of a letter to a close friend

hugs and kisses

used when sending your good wishes to someone or when ending a short letter or message

regards

having happened or existed before the event, time, or thing that you are talking about now

previous

to advise someone to do something, especially because you have special knowledge of a situation or subject

recommend

a group of people who have been chosen to work together to do a particular job

team

a day when you do not go to work, school etc because you have a holiday or because you are sick

day off

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