Outcomes B1 1B "Learning languages"

accent

акцент

Example: I’m a bit embarrassed to speak sometimes because I know I have a strong … .

accuracy

точність

Example: … is very important to me. It’s not enough to just make myself understood.

express

виражати (думки, почуття)

To show or communicate your thoughts or feelings in words.

Example: I hate it when I can’t … myself properly.

fluently

вільно

In a smooth, confident, and natural way, without difficulty.

Example: I grew up bilingual, so I speak Ukrainian and English … .

get by

справлятися, обходитися (мінімальними знаннями)

To manage with the knowledge or skills you have, even if they are limited.

Example: I know the basics – enough to … when I’m travelling there.

to master

опановувати, досконало вивчати
Example: I’m not interested in …ing the language. I just want to be able to read it for my job.

pick sth up

вивчити природним шляхом, без занять

To learn something without studying it in a formal way.

Example: I never took any classes. I just … it … from talking to people.

struggle with

мати труднощі, важко даватися

To have difficulty doing or learning something.

Example: I really …ed … French when I was at school, and in the end, I just gave up.