2. Verbs about speaking.
Can you remember? Use the verbs, in the correct form, to complete the sentences.
| argue chatter comment converse |
discuss gossip lecture say |
speak talk utter verbalise |
3. Talking about language.
Practise vocabulary used when talking about language. Use the words to complete a wiki entry about slang.
Now use the words below to complete the second part of the text.
4. Slang, jargon, idiom, etc.
Practise more vocabulary used to describe expressions. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
5. Getting on and not getting on.
However, Manuel Segovia, 75, and Isidro Velazquez, 69, refuse to speak to each other despite living a mere 500 metres apart.
According to the opinion of the people of the village, Segovia and Velazquez have never enjoyed each other's company.
Read part of an email between work colleagues. Drag expressions or words that describe getting on and not getting on to the box. (Hint: There are 11.)
6. Getting on and not getting on.
Can you remember? Put the words and phrases in the correct place to complete the email.
8. Imminence.
Ayapaneco is now at serious risk of extinction.
The dictionary forms an important part of a race against time to save and revitalise the language before it's too late.
The dictionary, due for release later this year, will contain both of their versions of the story.
Listen and put the expressions and words in the order that you hear them.
Listen again and read the transcript.
9. Imminence.
Match the two parts to complete sentences from the previous exercise.
Now complete more examples.