LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
sociable
[ 'soh-shuh-buhl ]
adjective
Emily is very sociable; she loves going to parties and meeting new people.
articulate
[ ar-'tik-yuh-luht ]
adjective
John is very articulate; he gave a great presentation at the meeting.
persuasive
[ per-'sway-siv ]
adjective
Emma is persuasive and convinced everyone to try her idea.
collaborate with
phrasal verb
We need to collaborate with the other team to finish the project.
sets someone apart
phrasal verb
Her creativity sets her apart from the other designers.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. gets along with others
- indicates someone is friendly and sociable
Dialogue
Alex
Maria
Oh, she's great! She gets along with others really well.
Alex
That's awesome. It's so important to work with someone who's easy to collaborate with.
Maria
Absolutely! Her friendly attitude makes the whole team more productive.
B. goes out of one's way
- describes someone who makes an extra effort to help others
Dialogue
Sheena
Did you hear about the help Sarah gave to the new intern?
Luis
Yes, I did! She really goes out of her way to make people feel welcome.
Sheena
It’s impressive. Not everyone takes the time to do that.
Luis
I agree. Sarah’s kindness truly sets her apart.
C. has a way with words
- refers to someone who is articulate or persuasive
Dialogue
Lucas
Did you hear the speech Ethan gave at the meeting today?
Nina
I did! He really has a way with words.
Lucas
Totally. He made such a complicated topic sound so simple and engaging.
Nina
That’s why everyone listens when he speaks—he’s so articulate.
D. tends to keep to oneself
- someone who is introverted or reserved
Dialogue
Mia
Have you noticed how quiet Olivia is during group projects?
Jake
Yeah, she tends to keep to herself most of the time.
Mia
I wonder if she’s just shy or prefers working alone.
Jake
Probably a bit of both, but she always gets her work done perfectly.
E. comes across as confident
- describes someone who appears self-assured
Dialogue
Ella
Did you see how Alex handled the presentation today?
Ryan
Yeah, he comes across as so confident in front of everyone.
Ella
It’s impressive. He really knows how to command attention.
Ryan
Definitely. He makes it look effortless, but I’m sure he practices a lot.
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I
Direction: Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct collocation.
gets along with others | tends to keep to oneself |
goes out of one's way | comes across as confident |
has a way with words |
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He to ensure everyone feels included.
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She easily, making her a great team player.
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He during meetings but contributes valuable insights when he speaks.
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She , making her speeches inspiring and memorable.
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She in interviews, which leaves a lasting impression.
PART II
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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PART III
Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided. Make sure to use the correct tenses.
1. ( gets along with others / make friends )
Answer:
2. ( goes out of one's way / stray animals )
Answer:
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