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Pronounce (can't) make (yourself) u nderstood

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language barrier
facial expression

interpret
first language
incomprehensible follow
gesture

assertive

self-conscious conceited

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modest forceful

impulsive

Key w*nds 6m amffitext

anticipate I was late because I hadn't anticipated traffic jams
at that time of day.
bilingual She was born and rajsed in France but spoke English
at home with her mother, so she,s bilingual.
countless l've heard that song countless times on the radio.
elicit We're doing a survey to elicit jnformation about people,s eating
habits.
engage in He's really boring - try not to engage in a conversation with
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exclusively These cheap tickets are available exclusively to students.
fundamental Having good pronunciation is fundamental to being understood
in another language.
illustration ln most children's books, the story is accompanied by iltustrations.
inherent There are many inherent dangers in sports Iike rock climbrng.
proficient He practised hard for several months and became a proficient
guitar player
trait I think her sense of humour is her best personality
trait.
verbal We didn't put it in writing - it was.lust a verbal agreement.
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