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to repeat
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to compare
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description
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to describe
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to pay attention to somebody or something
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practice
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to practice
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to make up
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instruction
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to guess
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guess
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to forget
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homework
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to do one's homework
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activity
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text
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context
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dialogue
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to look up
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paragraph
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essay
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to revise
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vocabulary
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simple
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exercise
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conversation
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discussion
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to discuss
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to follow
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to invent
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to have a guess
to repeat
Verbo
r
r
e
i
p
p
ea
i
t
t
(volver a decir)

(volver a decir)

repetir

to say something again or to copy someone or something

to compare
to compare
Verbo
c
k
o
ə
m
m
p
p
a
ɛ
r
r
e
comparar

comparar

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
description
Sustantivo
d
d
e
ɪ
s
s
c
k
r
r
i
ɪ
p
p
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
descripción

descripción

a written or oral piece intended to give a mental image of something

to describe
to describe
Verbo
d
d
e
ɪ
s
s
c
k
r
r
i
b
b
e
describir

describir

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to [pay] attention to {sb/sth}
to pay attention to somebody or something
Frase
uk flag
/pˈeɪ ɐtˈɛnʃən tʊ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to carefully watch, consider, or listen to someone or something

practice
practice
Sustantivo
p
p
r
r
a
æ
c
k
t
t
i
ɪ
c
s
e
práctica

práctica

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

to practice
to practice
Verbo
p
p
r
r
a
æ
c
k
t
t
i
ə
c
s
e
practicar

practicar

to do or play something many times to become good at it

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to make up
to make up
Verbo
uk flag
/mˌeɪk ˈʌp/
inventar

inventar

to create a false or fictional story or information

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
make
partícula de la frase
up
instruction
Sustantivo
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
t
t
r
r
u
ə
c
k
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(indicación)

(indicación)

instrucción

guidance on how to carry out a task or operate something

to guess
to guess
Verbo
g
g
ue
ɛ
ss
s
(estimar)

(estimar)

adivinar

to estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
guess
guess
Sustantivo
g
g
ue
ɛ
ss
s
(suposición)

(suposición)

conjetura

an attempt to give an answer without having enough facts

to forget
Verbo
f
f
o
ɜ
r
r
g
g
e
ɛ
t
t
(descuidar)

(descuidar)

olvidar

to fail to remember or neglect to do something that was planned, necessary, or expected

mind

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
homework
homework
Sustantivo
h
h
o
m
m
e
w
w
o
ɜ
r
r
k
k
tarea

tarea

schoolwork that students have to do at home

What is "homework"?

Homework refers to assignments or tasks given to students by teachers to complete outside of regular class time. It is designed to help reinforce lessons, practice skills, or prepare for upcoming topics. Homework can include reading, writing, problem-solving, or projects that students work on independently or with minimal guidance. It provides an opportunity for students to review and apply what they have learned in class and is often used to assess their understanding and progress. Completing homework is an important part of the learning process and helps build responsibility and time-management skills.

to do one's homework
Frase
uk flag
/dˈuː wˈʌnz hˈoʊmwɜːk/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to complete tasks given by teachers or instructors

activity
Sustantivo
a
æ
c
k
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
i
ɪ
t
t
y
i
actividad

actividad

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

inactivity
text
text
Sustantivo
t
t
e
ɛ
x
ks
t
t
texto

texto

anything that is in written form

context
Sustantivo
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
t
t
e
ɛ
x
ks
t
t
contexto

contexto

the surrounding discourse that provides clarity and understanding to a language unit, helping to determine its interpretation

dialogue
Sustantivo
d
d
ia
aɪə
l
l
o
ɔ
g
g
u
e
(conversación)

(conversación)

diálogo

a written or spoken line that is spoken by a character in a play, movie, book, or other work of fiction

What is "dialogue"?

Dialogue is the spoken or written conversation between characters in a story. It is used to reveal character traits, advance the plot, and provide information about the setting or situation. Through dialogue, characters interact with each other, express their thoughts and feelings, and engage in conflicts or agreements. Effective dialogue helps to make the narrative more dynamic and engaging, offering insight into the characters' relationships and the unfolding events.

to look up
to look up
Verbo
uk flag
/lʊk ˈʌp/
buscar

buscar

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
look
partícula de la frase
up
paragraph
Sustantivo
p
p
a
æ
r
r
a
ə
g
g
r
r
a
æ
ph
f
párrafo

párrafo

a self-contained part of discourse that consists of one or more sentences dealing with a particular topic, indicated by indentation

What is a "paragraph"?

A paragraph is a distinct section of writing that presents a specific idea or topic, typically consisting of several sentences. It begins with a topic sentence that introduces the main idea, followed by supporting sentences that provide details, explanations, or examples. A well-structured paragraph maintains a clear focus, ensuring that all sentences relate to the main idea. Paragraphs are significant for organizing thoughts in writing, making it easier for readers to follow the writer's ideas and arguments.

essay
Sustantivo
e
ɛ
ss
s
a
e
y
ɪ
(redacción)

(redacción)

ensayo

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

What is an "essay"?

An essay is a short piece of writing that explores a specific topic or argument. It presents a writer's thoughts, analysis, or perspective on the subject, often structured with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Essays aim to inform, persuade, or entertain, and they can vary in style and purpose, including analytical, descriptive, argumentative, or reflective types. The goal of an essay is to clearly communicate ideas and support them with evidence or reasoning.

to revise
Verbo
r
r
e
i
v
v
i
s
z
e
(modificar)

(modificar)

revisar

to review and adjust something, particularly to modernize or enhance its quality or functionality

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
vocabulary
Sustantivo
v
v
o
c
k
a
æ
b
b
u
j
ə
l
l
a
ɛ
r
r
y
i
(léxico)

(léxico)

vocabulario

a language user's knowledge of words

simple
simple
Adjetivo
s
s
i
ɪ
m
m
p
p
ə
l
l
e
fácil

fácil

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

exercise
Sustantivo
e
ɛ
x
ks
e
ə
r
r
c
s
i
s
z
e
ejercicio

ejercicio

a series of questions in a book set to test one's knowledge or skill

What is an "exercise"?

An exercise is a set of questions or tasks provided in a book or other learning material, designed to test and improve a person's knowledge or skills on a particular subject. These activities encourage practice and help individuals apply what they have learned. Exercises can vary in difficulty and format, such as multiple-choice questions, short answers, or problems to solve. They are often used in educational settings to reinforce concepts, assess understanding, and aid in learning.

conversation
conversation
Sustantivo
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
v
v
e
ə
r
r
s
s
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
conversación

conversación

a talk that is between two or more people and they tell each other about different things like feelings, ideas, and thoughts

discussion
discussion
Sustantivo
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
c
k
u
ʌ
ss
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
discusión

discusión

an act or process of talking and sharing ideas in order to reach a decision or conclusion

to discuss
to discuss
Verbo
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
c
k
u
ʌ
ss
s
(hablar de)

(hablar de)

discutir

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to follow
to follow
Verbo
f
f
o
ɑ
ll
l
o
w
obedecer

obedecer

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to invent
Verbo
i
ɪ
n
n
v
v
e
ɛ
n
n
t
t
(crear)

(crear)

inventar

to create something artificial or untrue, often for the purpose of deception or entertainment

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to have a guess
Frase
uk flag
/hæv ɔːɹ mˌeɪk ɐ ɡˈɛs/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to try to answer something when one is not sure or does not know the exact answer

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