English Lessons Review Flashcards

Flashcards covering vocabulary, situational phrases, grammar rules, and translations from English lessons 1 through 28.

What is the English translation for 'Klamka się urwała / odpadła'?

The door handle has come off.

How do 'washbasin' and 'kitchen sink' differ in usage according to the notes?

'Washbasin' refers to a zlew w łazience, while 'kitchen sink' refers to a zlew w kuchni.

What is the English word for 'hydraulik'?

Plumber.

What is the difference between 'in 4 days' and 'for 4 days' in English?

'In 4 days' means za 4 dni, whereas 'for 4 days' means przez 4 dni.

What general rule for verb forms follows 'like' versus 'want'?

After 'like' usually comes the -ing form, while after 'want' comes 'to'.

What does the phrase 'give someone a lift' mean?

Podwieźć kogoś.

What is the Anchor Method (Metoda Kotwicy) for speaking English?

Placing a word characteristic of a specific tense at the start of a statement (e.g., 'yesterday' for Past Simple or 'recently' for Present Perfect) so the rest of the thought flows continuously in that tense.

What does 'stale bread' mean in Polish?

Czerstwy chleb.

What is the translation for 'Jak byś chciał, żebyśmy przyrządzili Twojego steka?'

How would you like your steak done?

What are the English terms given for 'parawan' and 'brodzik'?

'Windbreak' for parawan and 'paddling pool' for brodzik.

What does the phrase 'it is on me this time' mean?

Tym razem ja płacę.

How is 'overbooking' defined in Lesson 14?

To sell more tickets than seats.

Which tense should be used when writing a movie review according to Lesson 18?

Present Simple.

What are the English translations for 'księga wieczysta', 'akt notarialny', and 'notariusz'?

'Land registration' for księga wieczysta, 'notarial act' for akt notarialny, and 'notary' for notariusz.

What does 'to be in the red' mean?

Być na minusie.

What is the structure of the First Conditional described in Lesson 21?

If + Present Simple + Future Simple.

What is the structure of the Second Conditional described in Lesson 23?

If + Past Simple + would / could + 1st form of the verb.

What is the English term for 'płacić w ratach'?

Pay by installments.

What is the translation of 'dokładnie' as used in 'clean the flat thoroughly'?

Thoroughly.

What is the translation of 'zaciągać długi'?

Run up debts of.