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Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 7 - 7D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7D in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "dialect", "official", "accent", etc.

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Insight - Pre-Intermediate
dialect
dialect
[noun]

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

Ex: A dialect is a variety of a language spoken by a particular group of people, characterized by unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. 
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official
official
[Adjective]

approved, authorized, or carried out by a recognized authority

Ex: The official statement was released by the government spokesperson. 
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foreign
foreign
[Adjective]

related or belonging to a country or region other than your own

Ex: Watching foreign films provides viewers with a glimpse into the storytelling and cinematic styles of different cultures. 
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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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native
native
[Adjective]

related to one's place of birth

Ex: She spoke with a native accent from her hometown. 
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translation

the process of changing written or spoken words from one language to another while maintaining the same meaning

Ex: The translation of the novel from French to English took six months. 
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accent
accent
[noun]

a manner of speaking that indicates social class, nationality, or locality of the speaker

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slang
slang
[noun]

words or expressions that are very informal and more common in spoken form, used especially by a particular group of people, such as criminals, children, etc.

Ex: Teenagers often use slang like 'lit' to describe something that is exciting or excellent, which may not be easily understood by older generations. 
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