UNIT 7 LANGUAGE SUMMARY

Verbs Making purchases Insider English

Positive experiences be foolish You bet.
be a good influence on be practical
Glossary
be an honor convince sb (to do sth)
anticipation
be beneficial encourage sb (to do sth)
be of use have appeal
be worthwhile have potential
devote my life to look ridiculous
get satisfaction out of make financial sense
make a contribution not be worth the money
make a difference purchase sth
reassure sb regret a/the purchase
take pleasure in urge sb (to do sth)
value sth

Discussing worthwhile experiences Writing a for-and-against essay

It’s common to dream about driving a fire truck. Organizing an essay that presents opposite points of view
I had people to help me. Recently, there have been …
They have someone to talk to. Let us consider some arguments in favor of …
It can be scary being in the hospital. To begin with, …
It’s rewarding to spend time reassuring patients. For example, … Another advantage is that … For instance, …
On the other hand, … First, … Another disadvantage is …
Talking about purchases For example, … In addition, …
My friend encouraged me to buy this expensive treadmill. Overall, I believe that … Even though …
My husband … urged me not to buy it.
Does anyone want to buy it? Useful phrases
I … planned to use it for business trips. You can catch the listeners’ attention by …
I suppose you can …
Bargaining for a purchase It’s entertaining to …
Negotiating a price This website said that …
So, how much are you asking for … ? Another website claimed that …
That’s a little on the high side. Can you go any lower?
I’m sorry, but I can’t accept that.
Would you be willing to accept … ?
Sorry, but no deal.
$ … is the best I can do.
Sorry, but I don’t think it’s worth that much.
I’ll throw … in for free.
That’s my final offer.
That sounds fair enough.
I think I can accept that.
You’ve got a deal.

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 UNIT 8 LANGUAGE SUMMARY

Adverbs Verbs Insider English

Talking about progress Describing neatness and messiness You should talk.
as expected arrange sth neatly
Glossary
at my own pace be all jumbled up
consumer affairs
effectively be disorganized
faulty
efficiently be organized
sloppy
little by little be tangled up
on my own time fold sth
smoothly hang sth up
steadily leave sth all over the place
successfully line sth up
thoroughly put sth away
with difficulty put sth in alphabetical order
with ease put sth in a pile

Talking about neatness and messiness Writing a complaint letter

We were supposed to meet some friends at seven. Avoiding run-on sentences and sentence fragments
We were about to leave the house, but she couldn’t find In formal writing, avoid sentences that go on and on
her keys. (run-on sentences) as well as sentence fragments
Her keys were bound to be in the house somewhere. (incomplete sentences).
We were forced to go room by room looking for them.
Useful phrases
They’re sure to be neatly placed side by side on the floor.
If you do this, you’re bound to / sure to …
Talking about side projects You’re going to …
It won’t cause you stress but will give you a real sense of You might …
satisfaction. You’ll be + verb + -ing …
Eventually I’m going to edit it.
I’m not showing it to them until it’s done.
In a couple of years, I’ll be looking for a job.
This video is going to be a useful example of my skills as a
filmmaker.
If things go smoothly, I might start my own video production
business one day.

Suggesting and showing interest in ideas

One/Another thing you/we can do is …
That’s such a terrific / an awesome idea.
What a fabulous idea!
… always goes over well.
I bet everyone loved / will love that!
It never hurts to …
That’s always worth considering.
… is a good way to approach it.

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UNIT 9 LANGUAGE SUMMARY

Nouns and noun phrases Commenting on mistakes Insider English

Luck and choice be a bad move A I was really scared.
chance encounter be a dumb thing to do B I bet! OR I bet you were!
coincidence be a silly mistake A She’s so happy.
deliberate decision be incompetent (at) B I bet! OR I bet she is!
determination be in too much of a hurry
fate be unfortunate
life-changing experience be your own fault
lucky break find yourself in an awkward situation
path kick yourself
learn sth the hard way
Verbs
not watch what you’re doing
Luck and choice
see the funny side of sth
be fortunate
be in the right place at the right time
(not) believe my luck
wind up

Talking about how your life might be different Writing an article giving tips
If I could find her, I’d thank her. Using parallel structures when listing items
If my brother hadn’t broken my finger, I wouldn’t be an X-ray It’s best to let someone finish their point before making a
technician today. comment or asking a question.
If you hadn’t met that X-ray tech, you might have learned Don’t change the topic or start talking about yourself.
about radiology some other way. Watch a speaker’s body language, such as eye contact, hand
If you were a banker now, you’d still be happy. gestures, and posture.
Do they seem excited, angry, or worried?
Talking about mistakes
It’s best just to tell someone you understand or reassure them
I wish (that) I wasn’t studying psychology. instead of telling them what you think.
I wish I could study art instead.
If only you’d been there to stop me! Useful phrases
If only I had a three-year-old brother. You were really fortunate!
It sounds like you were in the right place at the right time.
Reassuring someone about a problem You’re not the only one who …
Giving reassurance That’s the way it goes.
You’re not the only one who’s done that. Was it luck or a deliberate decision?
We all make mistakes.
That’s the way it goes.
What are you worrying about?
It’s no use crying over spilled milk.
It’s not that bad.
It could have been worse.
It’ll turn out all right.
No one is perfect.

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 UNIT 10 LANGUAGE SUMMARY

Nouns Describing research Insider English

Describing characteristics analysis lose track of time
build assessment
Glossary
characteristic calculation
progression
feature demonstration
female examination
gender identification
individual survey
likeness
Verbs
look
Describing research
look-alike
analyze
male
assess
match
calculate
similarity
demonstrate
examine
identify
survey

Talking about people’s characteristics Writing a professional profile

I wondered about the possibility of discovering a few of mine. Using professional language
I was really interested in learning more. Don’t use slang (= very informal language).
I haven’t succeeded in learning more about Michal. Avoid words like kind of, probably, and maybe. Use language
that makes you sound confident.
Talking about customer research Don’t be negative. Be positive and polite.
It allows them to identify your needs.
… two different products to prevent insects from biting … Useful phrases
I get the impression that …
Giving your impressions Judging by the people I know, …
I have a funny feeling (that) … Judging by what I’ve heard, …
I get the impression (that) … As far as I can tell, …
From what I can see, … My assessment is (that) …
I have a hunch (that) … This will allow first-time employees to …
Judging by the description, … This will help them …
My gut feeling is (that) … This will enable them to …
What strikes me (about …) is (that) …
As far as I can tell, …

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Adjectives Degrees of truth Nouns

Describing consumer goods accurate Degrees of truth
authentic biased hoax
counterfeit controversial misinformation
deadly dishonest rumor
fake exaggerated urban legend
fireproof false white lie
genuine inaccurate
Insider English
illegal misleading
the best / greatest thing since sliced
imperfect suspicious
bread
inferior trustworthy
legal Glossary
original the galaxy
second-rate
sophisticated

Talking about fake goods Writing a persuasive essay

Counterfeit soccer jerseys were recently discovered by the U.S. Using persuasive language
government while they were being shipped to Texas. A persuasive essay usually has three or four paragraphs:
They’re not always made of safe materials. Introduction: Gives your position on the topic.
Nobody is going to be helped by fake medicine. Body (one or two paragraphs): Support your position with
It’s unlikely that counterfeiting will be stopped. facts and examples. May also give the opposite position and
The original products are being sold for over $1,000. say why it is not true.
We forget that somebody’s creative ideas have been stolen. Conclusion: Restates your position and main points. A strong
concluding statement makes your reader agree with you.
Talking about untrue information Useful persuasive language:
Misleading photos shouldn’t be posted. Give your opinion (I firmly believe that … , I strongly believe
This kind of misinformation has to be stopped. that … , I feel that …)
All online articles need to be checked. Give facts (According to … , Research shows that …)
I didn’t expect to be laughed at. Give personal examples (When I used/tried … , One time I …)
The video seems to be made on a computer. Give the opposite position (Although some will say that … ,
Although many people … , While it’s true that …)
Expressing belief and disbelief
Expressing belief Useful phrases
… , believe it or not. … , believe it or not.
I’m absolutely positive (that) … I find that hard to believe.
Expressing disbelief It’s partly true.
Yeah, right! Maybe there’s some truth in it.
Tell me another one. Tell me another one!
I find that hard to believe.
There’s no truth in it/that.
Expressing some belief
Maybe there’s some truth in it.
It’s/That’s partly true.

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 UNIT 12 LANGUAGE SUMMARY

Adjectives Verbs Insider English

Skill and performance Describing emotional impact by / through word of mouth
analytical be a (real) downer
Glossary
artistic brighten up sth
encore
athletic capture sb’s imagination
headlining act
competent do sb good
steadier
determined get sb down
unload
gifted leave a lasting impression on sb
imaginative make sb’s day
intellectual put sb’s mind at rest
logical raise sb’s spirits
musical ruin sb’s day
skilled stress sb out
talented take sb’s mind off sth
technical
trained

Talking about talent Writing a review of a performance

You have to practice something for 10,000 hours to become Showing reason and result
truly good at it. The show was a huge success because of / due to the talented
But it’s not necessarily true. musicians.
So he didn’t play especially well at first. The lighting and special effects were terrific, so the behind-
Drawing never came particularly easily to me. the-scenes crew clearly did a great job.
It all helped to make the concert feel spectacular.
Discussing how to make life better Everyone was disappointed when the show was over, and they
Listen to a great piece of music while getting dressed. shouted for more. Consequently / Therefore / As a result, Sanz
Have a cup of coffee and a cookie in the afternoon. performed an encore, which really made our day.
Change my desktop wallpaper to a beautiful work of art.
Useful phrases
Stick an inspirational quote or a great piece of advice on
the fridge. I’m determined to …
A little bit of kindness can really make someone’s day. I’m fairly talented at …
I’m more analytical / artistic …
Describing ambition My ultimate goal is to …
Describing ambitions
My dream scenario would be to …
My ultimate goal is to …
I’m determined to …
Expressing optimism
I’m confident (that) …
There’s no harm in trying.
I see no reason why I can’t …
Expressing caution
I realize things might not go as planned.
There’s no guarantee (that) …
I can’t say for certain (that) …

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