to sleep

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to [fall] asleep

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to wake up

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to get back to

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wide

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awake

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YXdha2U&hash=293a6c0e4a2e3478476e5a81b4e841f08f4e1347&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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fast asleep

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to snore

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Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep. It can result in daytime fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and weakened performance at work or school. Insomnia can be caused by various factors, including stress, anxiety, depression, medical conditions, medications, or poor sleep habits. Treatment may involve addressing underlying issues, such as managing stress or treating medical conditions, as well as practicing good sleep habits, such as maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and creating a relaxing bedtime routine. In some cases, medications or therapy may be recommended to help improve sleep quality.

What is "insomnia"?

insomnia

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to take

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A sleeping pill is a type of medication used to help cause sleep or improve sleep quality in individuals experiencing insomnia or other sleep disorders. These medications work by affecting the brain and nervous system to promote relaxation and drowsiness.

What is a "sleeping pill"?

sleeping pill

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dream

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZHJlYW0&hash=0cdbd94921f57544a13b9d2037848a5d692a2b9c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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nightmare

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bmlnaHRtYXJl&hash=4b176e2f9560b9e85a55ac7f496f2ad6e52190d0&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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light sleeper

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bGlnaHQgc2xlZXBlcg&hash=c182a5be93f01fd41bd7ba88376e0cbac01e4059&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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heavy

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aGVhdnk&hash=76b1689d35c199c943bb67772e1abd132116634d&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to [take] a nap

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good

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Z29vZA&hash=2d9ca451e12c35a650d335e03c478cef7be09177&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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Το "brilliant" εδώ περιγράφει κάποιον εξαιρετικά έξυπνο, ταλαντούχο ή πολύ ικανό σε κάτι. Μπορεί επίσης να χρησιμοποιηθεί για πολύ έξυπνη και εντυπωσιακή ιδέα, επίδοση ή λύση. Η χρήση αυτή είναι ιδιαίτερα συχνή στα βρετανικά αγγλικά.

Τι σημαίνει η αγγλική λέξη "brilliant" σε αυτή τη χρήση;

brilliant

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https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YmFk&hash=a8438b6811b4f37b98938b9de379cf03acaae441&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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tired

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dGlyZWQ&hash=8d97447fcff63ed3fbbfb787c79e8eb0cfb27a3d&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Ymln&hash=d5b646fcfe954615ba14f9f4af1316cc0b58b1ee&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Ymln&hash=53d84a231413fb7638167666436c3faf266fafc0&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

difficult

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZGlmZmljdWx0&hash=b4686229bcad103ab59d1955bff72ab95a7f45ec&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZGlmZmljdWx0&hash=579de20a805e8497d98f4b7a8cf7dc891bf8d907&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

frightened

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZnJpZ2h0ZW5lZA&hash=3680fcfb698b7f8eaf52c8a7f12023d6769d8743&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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surprised

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exhausted

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terrible

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dGVycmlibGU&hash=03f63ed91910b3ac0656bfc37791593244775f47&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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Στα αγγλικά, το "extremely" εκφράζει πολύ υψηλό βαθμό και συνήθως είναι ισχυρότερο από το very. Χρησιμοποιείται κυρίως πριν από επίθετο ή επίρρημα, όπως extremely difficult (εξαιρετικά δύσκολο) ή extremely slowly (εξαιρετικά αργά). Είναι ισχυρό αλλά σχετικά ουδέτερο και συνηθισμένο και σε πιο επίσημο λόγο. Σε αντίθεση με το too, δεν σημαίνει από μόνο του ότι ο βαθμός είναι υπερβολικός ή προβληματικός.

Τι σημαίνει η αγγλική λέξη "extremely";

extremely

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impossible

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awful

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YXdmdWw&hash=728a61491296955c40fe7cdb9871deeeaf744531&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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amazed

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YW1hemVk&hash=664418e2eb080a45b7b2338bc1e8251af4207df2&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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shattered

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2hhdHRlcmVk&hash=1855905132c2000d01430bbafafb8394304dff55&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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fantastic

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incredibly

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aW5jcmVkaWJseQ&hash=1de01bad7714074c0de43f2877935b3812f07509&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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huge

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aHVnZQ&hash=c0eb5fc6a8a2478d25898565e68dcc000754f830&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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Στα αγγλικά, το "very" ενισχύει ένα επίθετο ή επίρρημα και δείχνει ότι μια ιδιότητα υπάρχει σε υψηλό βαθμό, όπως very difficult (πολύ δύσκολο) ή very slowly (πολύ αργά). Συνήθως μπαίνει ακριβώς πριν από επίθετο ή επίρρημα και όχι πριν από ρήμα· για έμφαση σε ρήμα είναι συχνά πιο φυσικά τα really ή very much. Με πολλά απόλυτα επίθετα, όπως impossible ή perfect, λέξεις όπως absolutely είναι συχνά πιο φυσικές.

Πώς χρησιμοποιείται η αγγλική λέξη "very";

very

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Στα αγγλικά, το "fairly" σε αυτή τη χρήση δηλώνει ότι μια ιδιότητα υπάρχει σε μέτριο έως σχετικά υψηλό βαθμό, αλλά συνήθως όχι τόσο έντονα όσο με very ή extremely. Για παράδειγμα, fairly easy (αρκετά εύκολο) σημαίνει ότι κάτι είναι πιο εύκολο από τον μέσο όρο, αλλά όχι απαραίτητα πολύ εύκολο. Η λέξη έχει ουδέτερο και ήπιο τόνο και είναι κοινή στον τυπικό λόγο και γραφή. Συχνά ακούγεται πιο συγκρατημένη από τα rather ή pretty.

Τι σημαίνει η αγγλική λέξη "fairly" σε αυτή τη χρήση;

fairly

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZmFpcmx5&hash=86df311d5ccc9a57780c70739124d952547153f0&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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terrified

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dGVycmlmaWVk&hash=885c2a0b6fc11bcc87e7d710c2721fb9b7030ea4&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2C in the Face2Face Intermediate coursebook, such as "snore", "wide", "shattered", etc.

Face2Face Μεσαίο «Ενότητα 2 - 2C» Λεξιλόγιο