FlexibleUnit 4 Language Unit 4.1 1. language ⇒ native/foreign/ international language To speak a language, to communicate in the language Language learner Basics of the language Native speaker 3. dialect /ˈdaɪəlekt/ 4. accent /ˈæks(ə)nt/ to develop/to perfect accent slight/strong accent 5. identity – the qualities that make someone or sth what they are and different from other people E.g.: The countries have kept their own distinct political and cultural identities. 6. to adapt to - to change your ideas or behaviour so that you can deal with a new situation E.g.: Courses can be adapted to suit the needs of the individual. adaption or adaptation - the process of changing sth so that it can be used for a different purpose E.g.: They specialize in the adaptation of industrial buildings for housing. adaptable - adaptable things can be used in different situations or for different purposes E.g.: Most people want insurance policies that are adaptable to changing circumstances. Slang 8. to make an effort - an attempt to do sth that is difficult or that involves hard work E.g.: I’ve made an effort to drink less tea and coffee. To accelerate 10. to be bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ To confuse 12. fluent ⇒ to become fluent fluently ⇒ to speak fluently fluency ⇒ E.g.: The job requires fluency in Spanish. flexible 14. to let sb down (separable) – to disappoint E.g. I know I let you down when I didn’t do what I promised. I’m really sorry. 15. to fall behind (inseparable) - to make less progress or be less successful than other people who are doing a similar job or activity E.g.: My daughter is falling behind with her schoolwork. to fall behind in sth 16. to pick up (separable) - to get information or a skill by chance rather than by making a deliberate effort E.g.: She picked up a few German phrases while staying in Berlin. 17. to get by (inseparable) - to have just enough of sth such as money or knowledge so that you can do what you need to do E.g.: My arithmetic isn’t very good, but I get by. to get by on ⇒ E.g.: I couldn’t possibly get by on £500 a month. to get by with ⇒ E.g.: You could probably get by with that computer, but a more powerful one would be better. 18. to catch on (inseparable) - to understand ⇒ E.g.: He didn’t catch on at first. to catch on to ⇒ E.g.: Then I caught on to what the man was saying. 19. to take up (separable) - to start doing something regularly as a habit, job, or interest E.g.: Chris has taken up jogging. 20. to keep up with (inseparable) - to make progress or learn at the same speed as someone or sth E.g.: We always try to keep up with our competitors. 21. high-flyer - someone who has achieved a lot and is determined to continue being successful
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