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What does the term 'accumulate' mean in the context of the example provided?
What does the term 'accumulate' mean in the context of the example provided?
- To transfer or share
- To decrease or diminish
- To grow or increase (correct)
- To remain the same
What is the meaning of the word 'adjustment' based on its usage in the sentence about the bike?
What is the meaning of the word 'adjustment' based on its usage in the sentence about the bike?
- A minor change or correction (correct)
- A complete overhaul or replacement
- An emotional response
- A permanent solution to a problem
What level of English vocabulary do the expressions discussed in the video correspond to?
What level of English vocabulary do the expressions discussed in the video correspond to?
- C2 level
- C1 level (correct)
- A1 level
- B2 level
How does Vanessa suggest students should approach learning the new phrases?
How does Vanessa suggest students should approach learning the new phrases?
What is the purpose of the free PDF worksheet mentioned?
What is the purpose of the free PDF worksheet mentioned?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the advanced phrases?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the advanced phrases?
Why does Vanessa emphasize trying to guess the meaning of phrases?
Why does Vanessa emphasize trying to guess the meaning of phrases?
What format does Vanessa primarily use to teach the new expressions?
What format does Vanessa primarily use to teach the new expressions?
What does the word 'immense' describe in the context of a natural disaster?
What does the word 'immense' describe in the context of a natural disaster?
How can the word 'immensely' be used positively?
How can the word 'immensely' be used positively?
In the context of interacting, what does the word typically mean?
In the context of interacting, what does the word typically mean?
What happens to the 'T' in the word 'interact' when spoken quickly?
What happens to the 'T' in the word 'interact' when spoken quickly?
What is an example of a landmark mentioned in the context?
What is an example of a landmark mentioned in the context?
Why are landmarks significant in a town?
Why are landmarks significant in a town?
What is encouraged after watching the lesson on advanced English expressions?
What is encouraged after watching the lesson on advanced English expressions?
Which expression indicates a strong emotional attachment?
Which expression indicates a strong emotional attachment?
What is the main focus of the advanced English expressions learned?
What is the main focus of the advanced English expressions learned?
What should viewers do to better remember the advanced expressions learned?
What should viewers do to better remember the advanced expressions learned?
What does the term 'availability' refer to in a conversational context?
What does the term 'availability' refer to in a conversational context?
What does the word 'benchmark' imply in the context of health?
What does the word 'benchmark' imply in the context of health?
In what way can the phrase 'put someone in a bind' be understood?
In what way can the phrase 'put someone in a bind' be understood?
Which statement best describes a 'breakthrough'?
Which statement best describes a 'breakthrough'?
What does 'capability' signify when referring to a person?
What does 'capability' signify when referring to a person?
When is the term 'circulate' most appropriately used?
When is the term 'circulate' most appropriately used?
What does 'collaborate' entail in a teamwork environment?
What does 'collaborate' entail in a teamwork environment?
What challenge is mentioned in relation to 'coordinate'?
What challenge is mentioned in relation to 'coordinate'?
What does the term 'dedicate' mean in the context of helping others?
What does the term 'dedicate' mean in the context of helping others?
What is the meaning of 'delegate' in a family setting?
What is the meaning of 'delegate' in a family setting?
How does 'designate' differ from 'delegate'?
How does 'designate' differ from 'delegate'?
What does the expression 'to grow your vocabulary step by step' imply?
What does the expression 'to grow your vocabulary step by step' imply?
What does it mean when you are put 'in a bind'?
What does it mean when you are put 'in a bind'?
What is an expected outcome of effective collaboration?
What is an expected outcome of effective collaboration?
What does it mean to designate an amount of money for a charity?
What does it mean to designate an amount of money for a charity?
What does the term 'efficient' imply about a process?
What does the term 'efficient' imply about a process?
Being eligible for benefits means what?
Being eligible for benefits means what?
How is the word 'endeavor' typically used?
How is the word 'endeavor' typically used?
Frustration is usually linked with which of the following feelings?
Frustration is usually linked with which of the following feelings?
What does 'functional' mean in the context of clothing?
What does 'functional' mean in the context of clothing?
What is meant by 'catching a glimpse'?
What is meant by 'catching a glimpse'?
Why is the term 'generic' often viewed negatively in other contexts?
Why is the term 'generic' often viewed negatively in other contexts?
What does 'harmony' imply in a social context?
What does 'harmony' imply in a social context?
What does 'hierarchy' refer to in organizational contexts?
What does 'hierarchy' refer to in organizational contexts?
How is the word 'generic' used positively when related to medicine?
How is the word 'generic' used positively when related to medicine?
What is the relationship between 'public transport' in the US and efficiency?
What is the relationship between 'public transport' in the US and efficiency?
Which of the following best describes a 'huge endeavor'?
Which of the following best describes a 'huge endeavor'?
What emotion does a sense of frustration typically convey?
What emotion does a sense of frustration typically convey?
Study Notes
Advanced English Expressions
- The video details 25 advanced English expressions at the C1 level that are used in daily life
- A free PDF worksheet including all the phrases, their definitions, sample sentences, and a quiz is available for download
Accumulate
- Definition: To grow or increase in size, number, or amount.
- Example: "A lot of snow accumulated overnight."
Adjustment
- Definition: A change made to something to improve it, fix it, or make it fit better.
- Example: "Could you help me with my bike? I think it needs an adjustment."
Availability
- Definition: The state of being able to be used or obtained.
- Example: "Let me check my availability before I commit."
Benchmark
- Definition: A standard or point of reference against which things can be compared.
- Example: "I don't always eat five different vegetables every day, but it's a good benchmark number."
Bind
- Definition: To put someone in a difficult situation; to place under a difficult constraint.
- Example: "This strict project deadline has really put me in a bind."
Breakthrough
- Definition: A sudden, significant advance or discovery.
- Example: "This job might be the breakthrough that I was hoping for."
Capability
- Definition: The ability to do something.
- Example: "Even though my daughter is young, she has the capability to feed herself with a spoon."
Circulate
- Definition: To move freely and widely.
- Example: "The news circulated through our neighborhood like lightning."
Collaborate
- Definition: To work together, especially on a creative project.
- Example: "I collaborated with over 17 amazing YouTube English teachers to make this lesson for you."
Coordinate
- Definition: To organize and arrange the different parts of something.
- Example: "Man, it is hard to coordinate schedules with some of my friends who have kids."
Dedicate
- Definition: To devote time, effort, or resources to something.
- Example: "Thousands of volunteers dedicated their time to help people in need."
Delegate
- Definition: To give someone else the responsibility of doing a particular task.
- Example: "I try to delegate certain chores to my kids."
Designate
- Definition: To choose something or someone for a particular purpose or reason.
- Example: "I designated a certain amount of money for charity."
Efficient
- Definition: Working or functioning in the best possible way, without wasting time or effort.
- Example: "I try to be extremely efficient when I work."
Eligible
- Definition: Having the right to do something or receive something, or to be considered for something.
- Example: "After you've worked for this company for one year, you become eligible for some benefits."
Endeavor
- Definition: A challenging task or project.
- Example: "Wow, what a huge endeavor. You're trying to climb that mountain in one day."
Frustration
- Definition: The feeling of being annoyed or upset because you cannot do something you are trying to do.
- Example: "I could sense his frustration."
Functional
- Definition: Working easily or smoothly.
- Example: "These shoes are really pretty, but they aren't functional for walking long distances."
Glimpse
- Definition: A brief look or view.
- Example: "I caught a glimpse of myself but it surprised me."
Generic
- Definition: Simple, plain, and not having any special features.
- Example: "The hotel room had a lot of generic decorations."
Harmony
- Definition: A state of peaceful agreement and understanding.
- Example: "Can we just have some peace and harmony in here for five minutes?"
Hierarchy
- Definition: A system of organization in which people or things are ranked according to their importance, power, or status.
- Example: "It takes a long time for stuff to get done in the government because of the complicated hierarchy."
Immense
- Definition: Extremely large or great; very powerful.
- Example: "The damage from the storm was immense."
Interact
- Definition: To communicate or react with someone or something.
- Example: "My kids loved interacting with the exhibits in the museum."
Landmark
- Definition: A building or place that is easily recognized and is important to a city or area.
- Example: "One of the biggest landmarks in a little town, this beautiful red water wheel, got damaged."
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Test your knowledge of 25 advanced English expressions commonly used in daily conversations at the C1 level. This quiz includes important definitions, examples, and a downloadable PDF worksheet to enhance your learning.
