Idioms about Learning Languages
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What does 'get by' mean in the context of languages?

  • To translate a language correctly
  • To speak a language fluently
  • To learn a language from scratch
  • To manage to communicate in a language despite limitations (correct)
  • What is the meaning of 'pick up a language'?

  • To forget a language you already know
  • To acquire a language naturally, often through exposure (correct)
  • To start speaking a language suddenly
  • To learn a language formally
  • What does 'get my head around something' mean?

  • To remember a word that is on the tip of your tongue
  • To learn a new language quickly
  • To speak a language fluently
  • To understand a complex concept (correct)
  • What does 'on the tip of my tongue' mean?

    <p>A word you're trying to remember but can't</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'brush up' mean in the context of languages?

    <p>To improve your skills in a language you already know</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • "Speak languages" means to be able to communicate in multiple languages.
    • "Tell the truth" is an idiom that means to be honest and sincere.
    • "Get by" is an expression that means to manage to do something, often with difficulty.
    • "Pick up a language" means to learn a new language, often quickly and easily.
    • "Get my head around something" is an idiom that means to understand or grasp a difficult concept.
    • "On the tip of my tongue" is an expression that means to almost remember something, but not quite.
    • "Brush up" means to review or refresh one's knowledge or skills in a particular area.
    • "Take in" can mean to understand or absorb information, or to visit a place or event.

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    Test your knowledge of idioms related to learning and speaking languages. Can you identify the correct meanings and uses of these phrases? Practice your language skills with this quiz!

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