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This set of flashcards helps learners of English at the secondary school level. It focuses on vocabulary, with examples ranging from everyday items like "bacon roll" to more complex terms like "blockbuster" and "niche films." The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to switch between languages for comprehensive practice. Ideal for students and travelers, these vocabulary flashcards aid in building a strong foundation in English, making them particularly useful for intermediate learners looking to expand their word bank.
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115
Students
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Language
English
Category
English
Created / Updated
24.11.2015 / 27.11.2018

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This is the latest offering from Nanci Griffith.

die neuste Darbietung

Small businesses are finding it hard to survive in the present economic climate.

im jetzigen ökonomischen Klima/Umfeld

They project films onto the wall in that restaurant.

Filme projizieren

He went on staring at the television screen.

auf den Bildschirm starren

The temperature is carefully monitored.

Die Temperaturen werden sorgfältig überwacht

Your thoughts will be able to control your avatar.

a small picture of a person or animal that represents you on a computer screen, for example in some chat rooms or when you are playing games over the internet

I don’t think she got the joke.

Ich glaub nicht, dass sie den Witz verstanden hat.

We couldn't get him to sign the agreement.

ihn zum Unterschreiben bewegen/bringen

I never get the time to read these days.

die Zeit haben/bekommen

She soon got bored with the job.

Sie langweilte sich bald mit ihrem Job.

Let's get the bus to the airport.

Nehmen wir den Bus zum Flughafen.

We get a lot of junk mail.

erhalten (=receive)

I've just bought a neat gadget for sharpening knives.

Gerät

Michael Fox used a hoverboard in the film Back to the Future.

Schwebebrett

Careful! They've just put new tarmac on the driveway.

Teer/Asphalt

He had a bacon roll for breakfast.

Semmel, “Bürli”

She went over the carpet with the vacuum cleaner.

Staubsauger

Robotic vacuum cleaners are already commercially available.

im Handel erhältlich

Touch-screen technology has revolutionised the way we use computers.

Touch-screen Technologie hat die Art und Weise wie wir Computer brauchen revolutioniert.

I prefer reading fiction to biographies.

Ich lese lieber Erzählliteratur/Romane/Fiktion als Biographien.

Their success is astonishing.

erstaunlich (very surprising)

He's an amazing player to watch.

verblüffend

Sales were five percent lower than predicted. prediction (n.), predictable (adj.)

Die Verkäufe sind 5% tiefer als vorhergesagt.

The new president outlined plans to deal with crime, drugs, and education.

Pläne darlegen

There is a potential problem with the new equipment.

ein mögliches/potentielles Problem

We will review the case and make recommendations.

Empfehlungen abgeben

I need to consult my lawyer before we go ahead with the sale.

Ich muss meinen Anwalt konsultieren/um Rat fragen

They are trying to widen the discussion to include environmental issues.

ausweiten

The film has great appeal for young audiences.

grosser Reiz

The incident has raised concerns over safety at the power station.

Bedenken wegen der Sicherheit hervorrufen

A new boiler would pay its way within two years.

(sich) bezahlt machen

The benefits of the scheme outweigh the disadvantages.

Die Vorteile überwiegen die Nachteile

He started doing stand-up comedy in small clubs.

Stegreifkomödie

We can get some drinks in the interval.

in der Pause (Theater, Kino)

The new crime series is very good.

Krimiserie

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