Question Type 1: Basic Description Questions

Verbs

send out deliver delete

Adjectives

web-based prompt speedy virtual

time-consuming

Idioms

snail mail (= sending letters through the post)

Snail mail is extremely time-consuming.

lost in cyberspace (= lost somewhere on the Internet)

Sometimes emails get lost in cyberspace.

at the push of a button

With email you can send a message at the push of a button.

Topic 9: Learning English

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  How long have you been learning English?
  
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  What do you find difficult about learning English?
  
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  What advice would you give to someone starting to learn English?
  
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  Would you like to learn another language in the future?
  

Nouns

expression irregularity syntax learning

strategy

Verbs

become skilled at sth. make progress recall

Adjectives

tough (= difficult) effortless (= easy) intricate

Idioms

learn by heart (=remember)

It’s quite tough to learn expressions by heart.

swot up on (=learn)

I find it effortless to swot up on the irregular verbs.

block out (= ignore)

It’s a good idea to block out your first language.