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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
session
[ 'ses-shuhn ]
noun
The meeting session will start at 10 a.m.
commute
[ kuh-'myoot ]
verb
I have to commute for 30 minutes every day to get to the office.
comprehensive
[ kom-pri-'hen-siv ]
adjective
The report was comprehensive, covering every detail of the project.
valuable
[ 'val-yoo-uh-buhl ]
adjective
Her advice was extremely valuable during the decision-making process.
it seems that
phrase
It seems that everyone is excited about the trip.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.
A. on the one hand
- to say one side of an idea or situation.
Dialogue
Lisa
Mia
Yes, and you can work in a comfortable environment.
Lisa
But it can feel isolating.
Mia
That’s true. It’s not ideal for everyone.
B. on the other hand
- to say the opposite side of an idea or situation.
Dialogue
Kevin
The new system is faster, but on the other hand, it’s challenging to use.
Lisa
That’s why some people don’t like it.
Kevin
I understand, but we need to familiarize ourselves with it.
Lisa
Yes, maybe a comprehensive training session will help us.
C. be that as it may
- a way to agree but give a different opinion.
Dialogue
Kevin
The report has some mistakes.
Lisa
Be that as it may, it’s still valuable for the project.
Kevin
I guess we can correct the mistakes later.
Lisa
Exactly! For now, let’s focus on the key points.
D. in a nutshell
- to explain something in a short way.
Dialogue
Kevin
Can you tell me the plan again?
Lisa
In a nutshell, we need to get more people to visit our website.
Kevin
How will we do that?
Lisa
We’ll make more posts and share them on social media.
E. the other side of the coin
- a different way to look at something.
Dialogue
Lisa
Starting a business costs a lot of money.
Kevin
Yes, but the other side of the coin is that you can make more money later.
Lisa
That’s true. It’s a big risk, though.
Kevin
It is, but it’s also a big opportunity.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Choose the appropriate collocations to complete each of the sentences.
| on the one hand | be that as it may |
| in a nutshell | the other side of the coin |
| on the other hand |
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Working from home is great, , it can be distracting.
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She said she would help us, but , she is too busy to commit.
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We have to finish the project by tomorrow, but , we still need more information.
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I know this idea sounds crazy, but , it could be the solution.
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The system is fast, but , it can be complicated.
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.
1. ( on the one hand, crowded )
2. ( on the side of the coin, hard work )
On the one hand, working from home is nice because you don’t have to commute.