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Face2face - Upper-intermediate - Unit 1 - 1A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1A in the Face2Face Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "bilingual", "fluent", "rusty", etc.

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Face2face - Upper-intermediate
language
language
[noun]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

Ex: He wants to become bilingual and speak multiple languages fluently. 
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ability
ability
[noun]

the fact that one is able or possesses the necessary skills or means to do something

Ex: His ability to solve complex problems quickly impressed the team. 
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first language

the primary language that a person learns and uses fluently from early childhood

Ex: His first language is Spanish, but he speaks English fluently as well. 
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second language

a language that a person learns after their first language, often through formal education or exposure to a different culture or community

Ex: English is commonly taught as a second language in many countries around the world. 
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bilingual
bilingual
[noun]

a person who can speak and understand two different languages with ease and fluency

Ex: As a bilingual, she easily switches between English and Spanish. 
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fluent
fluent
[Adjective]

having proficiency in speaking or writing a foreign language without difficulty

Ex: Maria is fluent in Italian after living in Rome for two years. 
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good
good
[Adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: She has a good memory and can remember details easily. 
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to get by
to get by
[Verb]

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

Ex: He didn't know the local language, but he could get by using basic phrases and gestures. 
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to speak
to speak
[Verb]

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

Ex: He spoke about his experiences during the meeting. 
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conversation

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

Ex: During our conversation, I learned he had lived in Italy for five years. 
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rusty
rusty
[Adjective]

describing a skill that is not as good as before, because of neglect or lack of practice

Ex: His rusty tennis skills made it hard for him to keep up with the game. 
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to know
to know
[Verb]

to have some information about something

Ex: Do you know where the nearest gas station is? 
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to pick up

to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction

Ex: He picked up a bit of Italian while traveling through Italy. 
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