Спілкування англійською — слова рівня B2 з перекладом

absolute

абсолютний

Complete or total, with nothing left out or missing.

That is an absolute waste of time because nothing good will happen.

accent

діакритичний знак

A mark written above a letter to show you how to pronounce it.

The French word 'café' has an accent on the letter 'e'.

account

опис

A description or story that tells what happened.

She gave an account of what she saw at the accident.

accuse

звинувачувати

To say that someone did something wrong or bad.

She accused him of stealing her book.

actually

насправді

Used to show that something is different from what people think.

It looks difficult, but actually it is quite simple.

additionally

крім того

It means adding more information or something extra to what you already said.

I like apples, and additionally, I like oranges too.

admittedly

правда

Used to agree that something is true before you say something else.

Admittedly, I don't like vegetables, but I eat them because they are healthy.

against

проти

Not agreeing with or supporting something.

Many people are against building a new shopping centre in our town.

agreement

угода

A decision that two or more people make together about something.

We made an agreement to meet every Friday at the park.

all in all

в цілому

A way to say what you think about something in general or in total.

The party was fun, but all in all, I prefer to stay home.

alphabetical

в алфавітному порядку

Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.

The words in this dictionary are in alphabetical order.

alternatively

або ж, замість того

You can use this word to show another choice or different option you could do instead.

You can walk to school, or alternatively, you can take the bus.

among other things

серед іншого

Used when you mention some examples but not all of them.

She likes to read, play music, and among other things, she enjoys swimming.

amuse

розважати

To make someone laugh or smile by doing something funny.

The clown amuses all the children with silly jokes and tricks.

anyhow

все одно

Used to say that something is true even if other things are different.

I don't like the colour, but I'll buy it anyhow because it's cheap.

apostrophe

апостроф

A small curved mark used in writing to show that a letter is missing or that something belongs to someone.

In the word 'don't', the apostrophe shows that the letter 'o' is missing.

apparently

мабуть; очевидно; як кажуть

Used when you have heard or read something, but are not sure it is true.

Apparently, the store is closed today, but I am not certain.

approval

схвалення

When someone thinks something is good or right and says yes to it.

The teacher gave her approval for the school trip.

argue

наводити аргументи

To give reasons why you think something is true or right.

She argued that we should eat healthier food because it makes us stronger.

argument

аргумент

A reason or fact that you use to explain why something is true.

His argument for arriving late was that the bus was delayed.

arrangement

домовленість

An agreement or plan that two or more people make together about something.

We made an arrangement to meet at the coffee shop at 3 o'clock.

arrow

стрілка

A symbol with a pointed line that shows direction or points to something.

The arrow on the sign shows you where to go.

as a matter of fact

насправді

Used to say something true that might surprise people.

I have never been to Paris, but as a matter of fact, I would like to go there.

as far as I know

наскільки я знаю

It means I think something is true, but I am not completely sure.

As far as I know, the shop closes at six o'clock.

as far as sb is concerned

на мою думку

It means what one person thinks or feels about something.

As far as I'm concerned, chocolate is the best dessert.

as far as sth is concerned

що стосується

This phrase means 'about something' or 'when thinking about something specific'.

As far as the weather is concerned, it will be sunny tomorrow.

as follows

далі такий

It means the information or list comes next.

The steps are as follows: first, open the door, then turn on the light.

as for

що до

Used when you start talking about a different person or thing.

I like ice cream. As for my brother, he prefers chocolate.

aside from sth

крім чогось

Except for something; not including something else.

Aside from coffee, I don't drink hot drinks.

assume

припускати

To think something is true without asking or checking first.

I assume you like coffee because you drink it every morning.

assure

запевняти

To tell someone something is true or will happen, so they feel sure and not worried.

I assure you that your money is safe with us.

at least

щонайменше

The smallest number or amount that is true, even if more is possible.

The journey takes at least four hours.

ban

заборонити

To say that someone cannot do something or that something is not allowed.

The school banned running in the hallways.

be none of sb's business

не твоя справа

Something is not your concern or something you need to know about.

What I do in my free time is none of your business.

beg

жебракувати; просити милостиню

To ask people in the street for money or food because you are very poor.

The old man begged for money outside the station.

blame

вина; провина

When you say someone did something wrong and it is their fault.

The blame for the accident lies with the driver.

boast

хвалитися

To talk proudly about something good you have done or own.

She likes to boast about her good grades at school.

booklet

брошура

A small book with not many pages that gives you information about something.

I read a booklet about how to use my new phone.

bossy

командирський; що любить командувати

A person who is bossy likes to tell other people what to do.

My older sister is very bossy and always tells me what to do.

bracket

дужка

A curved or square symbol used in writing to hold extra information.

The sentence needs brackets around the extra words.

bring up sth or bring sth up

порушити тему

To start talking about a subject or topic that you want to discuss with someone.

I wanted to bring up the problem at the meeting.

burst out

раптово розреготатися/розплакатися

To suddenly start laughing or crying loudly.

When she heard the funny joke, she burst out laughing.

by far

безумовно; набагато

This means something is much more than anything else; the most.

She is by far the best student in the class.

call

називати

To give someone or something a name or say what they are.

We call him Tom because that is his name.

calm down (sb) or calm (sb) down

заспокоїти

To help someone feel less angry, scared, or upset.

The teacher spoke softly to calm down the frightened child.

capture

передати, описати

To describe or show something in words, pictures, or writing.

The photographer captured the beautiful sunset in a stunning image.

catch sb's attention, interest, etc.

привернути увагу

Make someone notice or become interested in something.

The bright red car caught my attention when I walked into the parking lot.

catch up

поговорити про новини

To talk with someone about what they have been doing since you last spoke.

I will call my friend to catch up about her new job.

challenge

кидати виклик

To ask someone to do something difficult to see if they can do it.

I challenge you to a game of chess.

change the subject

змінити тему

Stop talking about one topic and start talking about a different topic.

When I asked about her accident, she changed the subject and talked about her new job instead.

charge

звинувачувати

To say that someone did something wrong or illegal.

The police charged him with stealing a car.

chart

діаграма

A picture with lines, numbers, or symbols that shows information in a simple way.

The teacher drew a chart on the board to show the class how many students like different foods.

chat sb up or chat up sb

загравати; клеїтися (до когось)

To talk to someone in a friendly way because you want to know them better or like them.

He tried to chat her up at the party last night.

check

запитати

To ask someone a question to find out information or confirm something.

I will check with my teacher about the homework.

cheeky

нахабний

Not polite or respectful, a little bit rude in a funny way.

He made a cheeky joke about his teacher's old car.

cheer

вітати голосно

To shout and clap loudly to show you are happy or excited.

The children cheer when their team scores a goal.

cheer up (sb) or cheer (sb) up

підняти настрій

To make someone happy when they feel sad or unhappy.

My friend was sad, so I told her a funny joke to cheer her up.

Cheers!

Дякую!

A friendly way to say thank you to someone.

You helped me carry my bag — cheers!

claim

стверджувати

To say that something is true.

She claims that she won the game.

clear up sth or clear sth up

прояснити

To explain something that is confusing so people understand it better.

Can you clear up the confusion about when the meeting starts?

code

шифр

A secret system of signs or numbers used to send hidden messages that only some people can understand.

The soldiers used a special code to send secret messages to each other during the war.

colon

двокрапка

A punctuation mark (:) used in writing to introduce a list or explanation.

Use a colon (:) before a list: flour, sugar, and eggs.

come up

згадуватися, виникнути

To be mentioned or talked about in a conversation.

Your name came up in our discussion yesterday.

come up with sth

придумати щось

To think of or invent an idea or solution.

She came up with a great plan for the party.

come/get straight to the point

перейти до суті

Stop talking about other things and say the most important information.

I don't have much time, so let me get straight to the point.

command

наказ

An order that someone in authority tells you to do something.

The teacher gave the students a command to sit down quietly.

comment

прокоментувати

To say something about a person, thing, or situation.

She commented that the food was delicious.

communicate

спілкуватися

To share information or ideas so that other people understand you.

I communicate with my friend by sending her messages every day.

communicative

товариський; комунікабельний

A person who is communicative likes to talk and share information with other people.

My teacher is very communicative and always explains things clearly in class.

compromise

йти на компроміс

To reach an agreement in which each side gives up something.

We compromised about where to go for dinner—she chose the restaurant and I chose the movie.

confess

зізнатися

To tell someone the truth about something bad you did.

I confess that I ate the last piece of cake without asking.

confession

зізнання

When you tell someone something bad or wrong that you did.

She made a confession to her friend about breaking the vase.

confirm

підтвердити

To say or show that something is true or correct.

The teacher confirmed that the test will be on Friday.

confirmation

підтвердження

A message or action that tells you something is true or correct.

I received an email confirmation that my order was placed successfully.

conflict

конфлікт

A disagreement or argument between two people or groups.

My brother and I had a conflict about who should do the dishes.

congratulate

вітати

To tell someone you are happy about their success or good news.

I congratulated my friend when she passed her exam.

consequently

в результаті

Because of this, something happens as a result or effect.

I missed the bus; consequently, I was late for school.

considering

беручи до уваги

Thinking about something carefully before deciding or saying something.

Considering the weather, we should bring an umbrella.

construction

побудова слів

The way words are put together to make sentences or phrases.

The construction 'used to' shows past habits.

consultant

консультант

A person who gives advice and help about their job or special knowledge.

She is a business consultant who helps companies improve their work.

correspond

листуватися

To write letters to someone regularly to stay in contact.

She corresponds with her grandmother by sending letters every month.

critical

критичний

When you say someone is critical, you mean they say bad things about them.

My teacher was critical of my homework because it had many mistakes.

criticism

критика

When someone says what is bad or wrong about something or someone.

The teacher gave criticism about my homework because I made mistakes.

criticize

критикувати

To say what is wrong or bad about something or someone.

My teacher criticized my homework because I made many mistakes.

dash

тире

A short line (-) used in writing to show a pause or separate ideas.

Use a dash (—) to add extra information — like this.

data

факти та інформація

Facts and information that you collect about something.

The teacher collected data from all the students about their favourite foods.

deal with sb

розмовляти з кимось

To talk to someone and try to solve a problem together.

I need to deal with my friend about why she was upset with me.

Dear Madam

Шановна пані

A polite way to begin a formal letter to a woman you do not know.

Dear Madam, I am writing to ask about your company's services.

Dear Sir

Шановний пане

Polite way to start a formal letter to a man you do not know.

Dear Sir, I am writing to apply for the job.

debate

дискусія

A discussion where people talk about a topic and share different opinions.

We had a debate in class about whether homework is helpful.

declare

оголошувати

To tell people something important or official in a clear way.

The president declared that the country is now at peace.

decline

відмовити

To say no to something that someone offers you.

She declined the invitation to the party because she was too tired.

deeply

дуже, глибоко

In a way that shows strong feeling or serious attention about something.

She deeply cares about helping other people.

defence

захист

Something you say or do to protect yourself from criticism or attack.

She gave a strong defence of her ideas when people disagreed with her.

defend

захищати

To say good things about someone or something when other people criticize it.

She defended her friend when the other children said mean things about him.

define

пояснити значення

To explain what a word or thing means.

The teacher will define the word 'happy' for us.

definition

значення слова

A sentence that explains what a word means.

The definition of 'happy' is feeling very pleased and content.

deliver a speech/talk, etc.

виголосити промову

To give a speech or talk to a group of people.

The president will deliver a speech at the conference tomorrow.

deny

заперечувати

To say that something is not true.

She denied that she ate the last biscuit.

desperately

дуже, критично

In a serious and urgent way; with great feeling or worry.

She desperately wants to pass her exam and studies every day.

dialogue

діалог

A conversation between two or more people in a book, play, or movie.

The dialogue in the novel shows what the characters say to each other.

disagreement

незгода

When two people do not think the same thing about something.

My sister and I had a disagreement about which movie to watch.

discourage

відбити охоту

To make someone feel less confident or less willing to do something.

Bad marks on the test discouraged him from trying again.

discourage sb from doing sth

відмовляти від чогось

To tell someone that you do not want them to do something.

My parents discourage me from playing video games all day.

do

справді, дійсно

Used before a verb to make a positive sentence stronger.

I do like chocolate very much.

Don't ask me

не питай мене

A way to say you do not know the answer to something.

Why is it raining today? Don't ask me!

Don't ask!

Не питай!

A way to tell someone not to ask a question because the answer is difficult or secret.

My friend asked why I was late, and I said 'Don't ask!' because it was embarrassing.

don't hesitate to do sth

не вагайся робити щось

Used to encourage someone to do something without waiting or worrying.

Don't hesitate to ask me questions if you need help.

draft

чернетка

A piece of writing that is not finished yet and may need changes.

I wrote a draft of my essay before making the final version.

edit

редагувати

To change or fix something written to make it better or correct.

I need to edit my email before I send it.

educate

навчати

To teach someone something or give them information about a subject.

Teachers educate children about science and history.

emphasis

наголос

Special importance or attention that you give to something when you speak.

She spoke with emphasis on the word 'please' to show it was important.

emphasize

наголошувати

To say something in a strong way to show it is very important.

The teacher emphasized that students must arrive on time for class.

enclose

вкласти

To put something inside a letter or package when you send it.

I enclosed a photo with my letter to my friend.

encouragement

заохочення

Words or actions that help someone feel brave and confident to do something.

My teacher gave me encouragement when I was nervous about the test.

enquire

запитати

To ask someone a question to get information about something.

I enquired about the price of the tickets at the cinema.

entirely

цілком

Completely; in every part or way; with nothing left out.

I entirely agree with what you said.

even if

навіть якщо

Used to say that something will be true whatever else happens.

Even if it rains, we will go to the park.

even though

хоча

Used to say that something is true although something else is also true.

I like playing football even though it is very difficult.

exactly

Саме так!; Точно!

Used when you agree completely with what someone said.

A: The weather is very hot today. B: Exactly! It is really hot.

exchange looks, opinions, views, etc.

обмінюватися думками

To share thoughts or feelings with someone else.

The students exchanged opinions about the book they read in class.

exclamation mark

знак оклику

A punctuation sign (!) used to show strong feeling or surprise in writing.

She wrote, 'I won the prize!' with an exclamation mark at the end.

excuse

виправдовуватися; пояснювати причину

To give a reason why you did something wrong or cannot do something.

She excused her late arrival by saying the bus was delayed.

expose

розкрити

To tell everyone about something secret or bad that someone did.

The journalist exposed the company's illegal activities to the public.

express

висловлювати

To tell or show what you think or feel in words or actions.

She expressed her happiness by smiling at everyone.

expression

вираз обличчя

The look on your face that shows how you feel.

She had a happy expression when she saw her friend.

extension

внутрішній номер

An extra telephone line connected to a main phone number in an office or building.

You can reach me at extension 245 from the office phone system.

extract

уривок

A short piece of text, music, or film taken from a longer work.

I read an extract from the book before buying it.

extraordinarily

надзвичайно

In a very unusual or surprising way that is different from what is normal.

She speaks English extraordinarily well for someone who started learning just one year ago.

fair enough

справедливо, добре

Said when you agree that something is reasonable or acceptable.

You want to leave early? Fair enough, I understand.

fantastically

чудово

Very well or in a very good way.

She sang fantastically at the concert.

far

набагато

Very much or to a great degree.

I like this book far better than the other one.

feedback

зворотний зв'язок

Information someone gives you about what you did well or what you can improve.

My teacher gave me feedback on my essay.

fight

сперечатися

To argue or disagree with someone about something.

My sister and I fight about who should clean the kitchen.

first language

рідна мова

The language you learned to speak first when you were a child.

My first language is English, but I also speak Spanish.

firstly

по-перше

Used to introduce the first thing you want to say.

Firstly, I want to thank you all for coming here today.

fluency

вільне володіння

The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and without stopping often.

She practices every day to improve her fluency in English.

fluent

вільно володіє

Able to speak or write a language smoothly and easily without stopping.

She is fluent in English and Spanish.

fluently

вільно

Speaking a language smoothly and easily without stopping or thinking a lot.

She speaks English fluently because she lived in London for five years.

for

за

Used to show that you support or agree with something.

I am for the new plan because it is good.

forgive me

вибачте мене

A polite way to ask someone to excuse you for something bad you did.

Forgive me, I accidentally stepped on your foot.

frankly

чесно кажучи

Honestly and directly.

Frankly, I think this movie is not very good.

furthermore

крім того

Used to add another point to what you have just said.

I like pizza, and furthermore, I also enjoy pasta very much.

generally

загалом

Speaking about something as a whole, without details about specific parts.

Generally, people like to eat food that tastes good.

generally/personally, etc. speaking

загалом кажучи

Used to show that you are giving your own opinion or a general view.

Generally speaking, I think chocolate is better than vanilla.

get across sth or get sth across

донести, пояснити

To make someone understand your idea or message clearly.

She got her message across very well in the meeting.

get hold of sth/sb

знайти, дістати

To find someone or get something that you need.

I need to get hold of a pen to write down this phone number.

get sb/sth to do sth

змусити робити

To make someone or something do something.

I got my brother to help me with my homework.

give away sth or give sth away

видати таємницю

To tell someone a secret that you should have kept hidden.

I didn't want to tell him the surprise, but my sister gave it away.

go ahead

дозволяти

To tell someone yes, you allow them to do something.

You can go ahead and open your books now.

go into detail/s

розповідати детально

To explain something carefully by giving many small pieces of information.

The teacher went into detail about how plants grow.

go on

продовжувати говорити

To continue talking about the same thing or keep speaking.

She went on talking about her holiday for twenty minutes.

Good for you!

Молодець!

Said to show that you are pleased about something good someone has done.

You passed your test! Good for you!

gossip

пліткування

Talking about other people's lives and sharing stories about them.

She loves hearing gossip about famous people.

grant

дати, надати

To give someone something they ask for or want.

The teacher grants the student permission to leave early.

graph

графік

A picture that shows information using lines, bars, or dots to compare numbers.

The graph shows how many students like different sports.

greatly

дуже

Very much; in a big or important way.

I greatly appreciate your help and kindness.

guarantee

гарантувати

To promise something will happen or be true.

I guarantee you will like this restaurant.

guidance

керівництво

Help and advice that someone gives you to help you decide what to do.

The teacher gave the students guidance on how to write their essays.

handout

роздавальний матеріал

A piece of paper with information that someone gives you.

The teacher gave us a handout with the homework exercises.

hardly

навряд чи; аж ніяк

Used to say that something is certainly not true or not sensible.

He is only three years old — you can hardly blame him for the mistake.

have a word (with sb)

поговорити з кимось

To talk to someone about something important or serious.

I need to have a word with my teacher about my homework.

have a word with sb

поговорити з кимось

To talk to someone about something important or serious.

The manager asked to have a word with me after the meeting.

highlight

виділити

To make something important easy to see or notice.

The teacher highlighted the key words in red pen.

hint

підказка

A small suggestion or piece of advice that helps you know what to do.

My teacher gave me a hint to help me solve the difficult problem.

hyphen

дефіс

A short line used to connect two words together in writing.

The word 'mother-in-law' has a hyphen between the words.

I guess so/not

Мабуть, так/ні

Used to say yes or no when you are not completely sure.

Do you want to go to the party? I guess so, but I am a little tired.

I only hope (that) ... /I only wish ... (that)

Я тільки сподіваюся, що...

You want something to happen, but you are not sure if it will happen.

I only hope that you will come to my party tomorrow.

I/We appreciate...

дякувати, вдячні

Used to thank someone or to show that you are glad about something.

We appreciate your help with the project.

idiom

фразеологізм

A phrase or expression where the words together mean something different from each word alone.

The idiom 'raining cats and dogs' means it is raining very hard.

in actual fact

насправді

A way to say that something is really true, not what people think.

The cake looks small, but in actual fact, it has many layers inside.

in any case

в будь-якому разі

Used to say that something is true whatever else happens.

I don't know if it will rain, but in any case, I will go to the park.

in brief

коротко кажучи

A way to say something using only the most important words.

The meeting was long, but in brief, we have a new project.

In conclusion

На закінчення

Used to introduce what you think at the end of speaking or writing.

In conclusion, I think this book is very good.

in general

як правило

Usually or most of the time, not about specific things.

In general, people like to eat good food.

in other words

іншими словами

A way to say the same thing again using different words to make it clearer.

She is happy, in other words, she feels very good.

in response to

у відповідь на

You do something because someone else said or did something first.

In response to your question, I can help you find the information.

in that case

в такому разі

Used to say what you will do if something happens.

If you are not coming to the party, in that case I will ask someone else.

in writing

письмово

In written form, rather than spoken.

The teacher asked us to send our answers in writing, not by talking.

incredibly

надзвичайно

Used to say that something is extremely good or strong.

The pizza was incredibly delicious.

indicate

показувати

To show or tell someone something by pointing or using signs.

The teacher indicated the correct answer on the board.

inquire

запитати

To ask someone a question to get information.

I inquired about the price of the train ticket.

insist

наполягати

To say something in a strong, firm way because you believe it is true.

She insists that she did not take the money.

insult

образа

A rude or mean thing you say to hurt someone's feelings.

Calling someone stupid is an insult.

interact

спілкуватися

To talk and do things together with other people.

Children interact with each other when they play games at school.

interpret

перекладати

To change words from one language into another language.

She will interpret English into Spanish for the meeting.

introduction

знайомство

When you tell someone your name and meet them for the first time.

At the party, I made an introduction between my friend Sarah and my colleague John.

invent

вигадати

To say something that is not true; to make up a false story.

He invented an excuse about being late for work.

inverted commas

лапки

Special curved marks used to show when someone is speaking or to highlight important words.

She wrote the word 'hello' in inverted commas in her essay.

it goes without saying

зрозуміло само собою

Used to say that something is so obvious it does not need to be said.

It goes without saying that you should be polite to your friends.

it's a good thing

це добре, що

Something good happened and we are happy about it.

It's a good thing you brought an umbrella because it rained hard today.

judging by/from

судячи з

Making a guess about something based on what you can see or hear.

Judging by the dark clouds, it will rain soon.

justify

обґрунтувати

To give a reason or explanation for why you did something.

She justified her late arrival by explaining that the bus was delayed.

justify yourself

виправдати себе

Explain why you did something or why you think something is right.

When the teacher asked why you were late, you had to justify yourself.

keep notes/records, etc.

записувати нотатки

Write down information so you can remember it later.

I keep notes in class so I don't forget the teacher's words.

keep your mouth shut

мовчи або не розповідай

Do not say anything or tell anyone a secret.

Please keep your mouth shut about the surprise party.

keep/break a promise

дотримати/порушити обіцянку

To keep a promise means to do what you said you would do. To break a promise means you do not do it.

I promised to help my friend tomorrow, and I will keep my promise.

largely

в основному

Mostly or almost completely; when something is true for the biggest part.

The party was largely successful because most people enjoyed it.

last but not least

і нарешті

Used to introduce the final person or thing, which is still important.

We thanked the teachers, the parents, and last but not least, the students for their help.

legend

легенда

A very old story that many people know and tell about special things or people.

The legend of King Arthur is a famous story told for hundreds of years.

line

лінія

A connection that lets you talk to someone by telephone.

I called my friend but the line was busy.

list

перелічити

To write or say things one after another in order.

I listed all the things I need to buy at the supermarket.

little

невеликий

Used to emphasize that something is small or not important.

I have a little problem with my homework.

look at sth

прочитати, розглянути

To read or examine something carefully to understand it.

Please look at the instructions before you start the test.

look forward to sth/doing sth

чекати з нетерпінням

To want something to happen soon because you think it will be good.

I am looking forward to receiving your letter next week.

look through sth

переглянути щось

To read something quickly to find specific information.

I looked through the menu to find a vegetarian option.

lose touch

втратити зв'язок

Stop talking or writing to someone regularly.

I lost touch with my old school friends after I moved away.

make sense

мати сенс

Be clear and easy to understand.

This explanation makes sense to me now.

make up sth or make sth up

вигадувати

To invent or create a story that is not true.

My son made up a story about meeting a dinosaur.

manual

інструкція

A book that explains how to use something.

I read the manual to learn how to use my new phone.

mark

позначити

To show or point to a place or position on something.

The teacher marked the capital city on the map with a red pen.

matter

справа

A situation or problem that is important and needs attention.

The safety of children is an important matter for the school.

mention

згадати

To talk about someone or something briefly.

She mentioned the party at work yesterday.

misleading

оманлива

Information or words that make you believe something that is not true.

The advertisement was misleading because it showed the product was bigger than it really was.

moreover

крім того

You are adding more information or another reason to what you already said.

I like pizza. Moreover, it is very delicious and fun to eat.

mother tongue

рідна мова

The first language you learn to speak when you are a baby.

My mother tongue is Spanish because my parents spoke Spanish at home.

mumble

бурмотати

To speak in a quiet, unclear way that is hard to understand.

The student mumbled his answer so quietly that the teacher could not hear him.

mutter

бурмотіти

To speak quietly so it is hard to hear what you say.

She was angry and muttered something under her breath.

myth

міф

A story from long ago that people tell, often about gods or magic.

The myth of Hercules tells about a very strong hero.

native speaker

носій мови

A person who learned a language as their first language from birth.

She is a native speaker of English because she grew up speaking it at home.

necessarily

обов'язково

In every case; used especially with 'not' to say that something is not always true.

You don't necessarily have to wear a suit to the party.

negative

заперечний; негативний

A word or answer that means no or not yes.

She gave a negative response when asked if she wanted coffee.

nevertheless

однак

However; but used to show that something is true even though something else is also true.

The weather was cold, nevertheless we decided to go for a walk.

no wonder

не дивно (що)

This explains why something happened because you now understand the reason.

He studied hard for the test, so no wonder he got a good grade.

nod

кивнути

To move your head up and down to say yes or show you agree.

I asked if she wanted tea, and she nodded.

nonsense

дурниці; нісенітниця

Words or ideas that are silly and do not make sense.

The clown told funny nonsense that made all the children laugh.

not at all

зовсім ні

A way to say no strongly, or to say something is completely not true.

Do you like that food? Not at all, it tastes bad.

not exactly

не зовсім

Used when something is not completely true or correct.

Did you finish your homework? Not exactly — I still need to do one more exercise.

not to mention

не кажучи вже про

A way to add more information or examples to what you just said.

I have a dog and a cat, not to mention two birds.

note down sth or note sth down

записати

To write something on paper so you remember it later.

I noted down her phone number in my notebook.

object

заперечувати

To say you disagree with something or do not want it to happen.

I object to this plan because it is not fair.

objection

заперечення

Something you say when you disagree or do not want something to happen.

She raised an objection to the new rule because she thought it was unfair.

on balance

в цілому

After considering all the good and bad points.

On balance, I think this job is good because the pay is better than before.

on the one hand ... on the other hand

з одного боку ... з іншого боку

A way to show two different ideas or sides of something.

On the one hand, pizza is delicious, but on the other hand, it is not healthy.

oppose

виступати проти; протидіяти

To say you disagree with something or do not want it to happen.

Many people oppose building new roads through the forest.

or

або

Used to show that you can choose between two things.

We can walk or take the bus.

oral

усний

Spoken with your mouth, not written.

I have an oral exam tomorrow where I must speak English.

order

наказ

A command or instruction that someone tells you to do.

The teacher gave an order to the students to sit down.

out of

через, з причини

We do something out of a feeling or reason because we have that feeling or reason.

She helped him out of kindness.

outline

план

A short description that shows the main points of something.

The teacher gave us an outline of what we will learn this month.

overall

в цілому

Considering everything together, not just one part.

Overall, I think the movie was very good.

owe sb an apology/explanation/favour, etc.

бути винним комусь вибачення/пояснення тощо

You need to give someone something because it is the right thing to do.

I owe my friend an apology for being late to her birthday party.

passage

уривок

A short piece of text or writing from a book or document.

The teacher asked us to read the passage from page 10.

perfectly

абсолютно

Used to emphasize that something is exactly right or correct.

That answer is perfectly correct!

personally

особисто

By yourself, and not by asking another person.

I personally made this cake; I did not buy it from a shop.

persuade

переконати

To make someone believe something or do something by talking to them.

I persuaded my friend to try the new restaurant with me.

pick on sb

чіплятися до когось; цькувати

To unfairly criticize or bother someone repeatedly because you do not like them.

The older boys pick on the smaller children at school.

plot

сюжет

The main story of a book, film, or play.

The plot of the movie is about a family finding treasure.

point out sth or point sth out

вказати на щось

To tell someone about something important that they may not know or notice.

My friend pointed out that I had a hole in my shirt.

possibly

можливо

Maybe or perhaps; something that might happen but you are not sure.

You could possibly win the lottery if you buy a ticket.

praise

хвалити

To tell someone they did something very well or good.

The teacher praised the student for getting a perfect score on the test.

precisely

саме так

Used to emphasize that something is exactly true or correct.

That is precisely what I wanted to say.

prediction

передбачення

A guess about what will happen in the future.

My prediction is that it will rain tomorrow.

pressure

тиск, примус

Trying to make someone do something they do not want to do.

My friends put pressure on me to go to the party.

profile

профіль

A short description of a person that tells you about them.

I read her profile on the social media website.

proposal

пропозиція

A plan or idea that you suggest to other people.

She made a proposal to build a new park in our city.

propose

запропонувати

To suggest an idea or plan to someone.

I propose that we go to the park on Saturday.

protest

протест

When people show publicly that they disagree with something.

The students organized a protest against the new school rules.

protest (about/against/at sth)

протестувати

To say strongly that you do not like or agree with something.

The students protested against the new school rules.

provided (that)

за умови що

You can do something if one condition is true.

You can go to the party provided that you finish your homework first.

pure

чистий

Used to emphasize that something is complete and has no other parts mixed in.

That is pure luck that you found your keys.

push (sb) for sth/to do sth

наполягати на

To ask someone strongly and repeatedly to give you something or do something.

My parents push me to study hard every day.

put down sb or put sb down

принизити когось

To say something unkind that makes someone feel bad or embarrassed.

Don't put down your friend just because she made a mistake.

put pressure on sb

тиснути на когось

To try to make someone do something by asking them many times or being difficult.

My parents put pressure on me to study harder for the exam.

quarrel

сварка

A disagreement or argument between two people or groups.

My brother and I had a quarrel about who should wash the dishes.

query

запитання

A question you ask someone to get information or help.

I sent a query to the customer service team about my order.

question

запитувати

To ask someone something because you want to know the answer.

The teacher questioned the students about the lesson.

raise a question/subject, etc.

порушити питання

To start talking about a new topic or idea that you want to discuss.

She raised an important question about the project at the meeting.

rather

скоріше

Used to say something more exactly, or to correct what you have said.

She is not shy, rather she is very confident.

reach

зв'язатися

To contact someone by telephone or communication.

I tried to reach my friend by phone yesterday.

reach a decision/agreement/conclusion, etc.

дійти висновку

To finally make a choice or decision after thinking about it carefully.

After talking for an hour, we finally reached a decision about where to go on holiday.

read out sth or read sth out

читати вголос

To say words aloud so other people can hear them.

The teacher read out the names of all the students in the class.

read over/through sth or read sth over/through

прочитати, переглянути

To look at something written quickly to check it or understand it.

I will read through the document before I sign it.

recommend

рекомендувати

To tell someone that something is good and they should try it.

My teacher recommended a book about Ukrainian history.

recommendation

порада

A suggestion or advice that someone gives you about what you should do.

My teacher gave me a recommendation to read more books.

record

записати

To keep or save information, sound, or video so you can use it again later.

I recorded the song on my phone so I could listen to it again.

refer to sb/sth

говорити про

To mention or talk about someone or something.

When she says 'my friend,' she is referring to Maria.

reference

довідка

A book or source that you use to find information.

I used the dictionary as a reference to check the spelling of the word.

regret

шкодувати

To feel sad or sorry about something you said or did.

I regret telling her that mean comment yesterday.

reject

відмовити

To say no to something or someone because you do not want it.

She rejected his offer of help because she wanted to do it alone.

relatively good/bad/cheap, etc.

порівняно хороший/поганий/дешевий

Comparing something to other things; not very good or bad, but in the middle.

The hotel is relatively cheap compared to other hotels in the city.

remark

зауваження

Something short that you say about someone or something.

She made a funny remark about the weather.

renew

поновити

To start something again or make it new and fresh.

I need to renew my passport because it will expire soon.

represent

символізувати

To show or mean something else, as a sign or picture does.

The red heart represents love.

respond

відповідати

To answer someone or react to what they said or did.

When I asked her a question, she responded with a smile.

response

відповідь

An answer you give when someone asks you a question or speaks to you.

When the teacher asked a question, I gave a quick response.

reveal

розповісти, розкрити

To tell someone something that was secret or hidden before.

She revealed her surprise by showing him the birthday cake.

review

рецензувати

To give your opinion about something you have read, watched, or used.

I will review the movie on my blog tomorrow.

revise

переробити

To change or improve something by looking at it again and making corrections.

I revised my essay to fix the spelling mistakes.

rewrite

переписати

To write something again in a different or better way.

I need to rewrite my essay because my teacher said it was not good.

row

ряд

A line of things or people arranged next to each other.

The children sat in a row to wait for the teacher.

rub out sth or rub sth out

стерти, видалити

To remove or delete words or marks that you wrote, usually with an eraser.

I made a mistake in my homework, so I rubbed it out and wrote the answer again.

rumour

чутка

Information about someone or something that people say, but you do not know if it is true.

There is a rumour that the school will close next year.

secondly

по-друге

Used to introduce the second point in a list.

First, I like apples. Secondly, I like oranges.

see off sb or see sb off

проводити, прощатися

To say goodbye to someone who is leaving and watch them go away.

I went to the airport to see off my friend before her flight.

semicolon

крапка з комою

A punctuation mark used to separate two related ideas in writing.

A semicolon (;) can join two related sentences; use it carefully.

send off sth or send sth off

відправити поштою

To put a letter or package in the post to go to another person.

I need to send off my birthday card today so it arrives on time.

sense

значення

The meaning of a word or what something means.

The word 'bank' has two different senses — a place for money or a river side.

seriously

серйозно

Used to say that you mean something and are not joking.

I seriously think chocolate is the best food in the world.

set out sth or set sth out

викласти, представити

To explain or describe something clearly and in an organized way.

The teacher set out the rules at the beginning of the class.

settle

домовитися

To make a final decision about something after discussing it with other people.

We settled on pizza for dinner after talking about what to eat.

shake your head

хитнути головою

Move your head from side to side to say no or show you do not agree.

When I asked if she wanted dessert, she shook her head.

short

короткий

A short name is a name that does not have many letters or syllables.

My name is Tom, which is a short name.

show

показати

To make something clear or easy to understand by explaining or demonstrating it.

The graph shows how prices changed last year.

shut (sb) up

замовкнути, заткнутися

To tell someone to stop talking or be quiet.

Please shut up during the movie so others can hear it.

sigh

зітхнути

To breathe out slowly and loudly to show you are sad, tired, or disappointed.

She sighed when she saw how much homework she had to do.

sign

знак

A mark or symbol that gives you information or tells you what to do.

The sign on the door says we are closed on Sundays.

signal

сигнал

An action or sign that gives information or a message to someone.

She raised her hand as a signal to stop.

simply

просто

Used to say something in a clear, easy way.

Simply put, we need more time to finish the project.

slash

скісна риска; слеш

A line (/) used in writing to separate words or show choices.

You can write 'and/or' with a slash between the words.

slight

невеликий

A small amount or a little bit of something.

I have a slight cold, so I'm staying home today.

slightly

трохи

A little bit, not very much.

I am slightly tired after work.

so-called

так званий

Used to show that you think the name given to something is not correct.

The so-called expert did not know the answer to the simple question.

speak up

говорити гучніше

To speak louder so people can hear you better.

Please speak up — I cannot hear you from the back of the room.

specify

уточнювати

To say clearly and exactly what something is or what you want.

Please specify which colour you prefer — red or blue?

speech

промова

A formal talk that one person gives to a group of people.

The president gave a speech about education on television.

spread

поширювати

To share or tell information to many people.

The news spread quickly across the internet.

spreadsheet

електронна таблиця

A computer program that shows data in rows and columns, like a table.

I use a spreadsheet to track my monthly expenses and income.

stand for sth

позначати, означати

To be a short way of writing or saying something.

In English, the letter 'A' stands for the sound at the start of 'apple'.

stand up for sth/sb

захищати, підтримувати

To defend or support someone or something that you believe in.

She stood up for her friend when other children were being mean to him.

state

сказати, висловити

To say or tell something clearly and directly to someone.

The teacher stated that the exam will be on Friday.

statement

висловлювання

Something you say or write to tell people what you think or know.

She made a statement about her plans for the future.

story

розповідь

A report or account of events that happened.

She told me a story about her trip to the beach.

straight

чесна, правдива

Honest and truthful; telling the truth without hiding anything.

He gave me a straight answer about what happened.

stress

наголос

The force you put on a word or part of a word when you say it.

The stress in the word 'TEAcher' is on the first part.

strongly

сильно

With great force, or in a very firm way.

I strongly believe that everyone should learn a new language.

submit

подати

To give something to a person or organization, usually to follow rules or be judged.

She will submit her homework to the teacher tomorrow.

sum up (sth/sb) or sum (sth/sb) up

підсумувати

To say the most important facts about something in a few words.

The teacher summed up the lesson in five minutes.

summary

стислий виклад

A short version of something that contains only the most important information.

I read a summary of the book instead of the whole book.

support

підтримувати

To say you agree with someone's idea or plan.

I support your decision to learn English.

surely

напевно

Used to say that something is probably true or will probably happen.

She studied hard, so she will surely pass the test.

survey

опитування

A set of questions you ask many people to find out what they think or want.

The company did a survey to ask customers if they liked the new product.

swear

лаятися

To say rude or bad words that you should not say.

She got angry and started to swear at the driver.

syllable

склад

A single sound unit that makes up a word.

The word 'beautiful' has three syllables: beau-ti-ful.

symbol

символ

A sign or picture that represents something and helps us understand it.

A heart is a symbol of love.

take sb's word for it

повірити комусь на слово

Believe what someone tells you without needing proof or evidence.

I haven't seen the movie, but I'll take your word for it that it's good.

take/accept/claim responsibility for sth

взяти на себе відповідальність

To say that you did something wrong or bad, and you are sorry.

He took responsibility for the broken window and said sorry to his mother.

tale

казка, історія

A story that someone tells you, especially one that is not true.

My grandfather told us an exciting tale about pirates and treasure.

talk

говорити про

To speak with someone about a subject or topic.

We talk about our day at dinner.

talk over sth or talk sth over

обговорити

To discuss something with another person to understand it better.

We talked over the problem with our teacher to find a solution.

talk sb into sth/doing sth

переконати когось

To persuade someone to do something they did not want to do.

My friend talked me into going to the party, even though I was tired.

tease

дражнити; кепкувати

To say unkind things to someone in a playful or not-so-playful way to make them feel bad or embarrassed.

My older brother always teases me about my haircut, but I know he is just joking.

telecommunications

телекомунікації

The sending of messages and information over long distances using technology like phones and internet.

Telecommunications helps people talk to friends and family who live far away.

tell

зрозуміти

To know or understand something from signs or information.

I can tell you are happy because you are smiling.

tell off sb or tell sb off

вичитати; насварити

To speak angrily to someone because they did something wrong.

The teacher told off the student for being late to class.

term

термін

A word or phrase used in communication, especially in a specific subject.

The word 'photosynthesis' is a scientific term.

terms

умови

The rules or conditions that you must agree to.

You must read the terms before you use this website.

text

текст

The written words in a book, play, or document.

She read the text of the play before watching it at the theatre.

thanks

дякую; подяка

Words you say to show you are grateful when someone helps you or gives you something.

I gave my friend a book and she said thanks.

the basics

основи

The most important and simple things you need to know about something.

Learning the basics of English means learning simple words and grammar first.

the fact (of the matter) is

справа в тому, що

Used to tell someone something true and important.

The fact is, I don't like coffee very much.

the following

наступне

The things, people, or information that come next or after this.

Please read the following instructions carefully.

the point

суть

The main idea or most important thing in a conversation or discussion.

I don't understand the point of your story.

the thing is...

справа в тому, що

Used when you want to explain a problem or say something important.

The thing is, I don't have enough money for a new car right now.

theme

тема

The main subject or idea that something is about.

The theme of the party is tropical, so everyone wears bright colours.

thesis

дипломна робота

A long essay that you write about one main idea or topic.

She wrote a thesis about climate change for her university course.

threat

погроза

A statement saying you will hurt or harm someone if they do not do what you want.

He made a threat to call the police if they did not leave the building.

threaten

погрожувати

To tell someone you will hurt them or cause problems for them.

The angry man threatened to hit me if I did not leave.

thus

таким чином

In this way; used to show how something happens or is done.

Mix the flour and water together; thus, you make dough.

to (the best of) my knowledge

наскільки я знаю

Used to say that something is true as far as you know.

To the best of my knowledge, the meeting starts at 9 o'clock tomorrow.

to a great/large, etc. extent

значною мірою

Something happens very much or in a big way; a lot.

The new teacher has improved our class to a great extent.

to begin with

по-перше

Used to give the first reason for something.

To begin with, I don't have enough money to buy a car.

to my mind

на мою думку

It means what I think or believe about something.

To my mind, this is the best restaurant in the city.

to some extent/to a certain extent

певною мірою

A little bit, but not completely or very much.

I agree with you to some extent, but I think you are also wrong about some things.

tone

тон голосу

The quality of someone's voice when they speak.

She spoke in a friendly tone.

total

повний, цілий

Something is very great or very large in amount.

The total cost of the trip was very expensive.

towards

стосовно

Used to show your direction, opinion or action in relation to someone or something.

I have a positive attitude towards learning English.

tremendously

дуже сильно

Very much; a lot; in a very big or impressive way.

She improved tremendously in her English speaking skills.

turn down sb/sth or turn sb/sth down

відмовити, відхилити

To say no to someone or refuse something they offer you.

She turned down the job offer because she wanted to travel.

turn to sb/sth

звернутися до

To ask someone for help or go to someone because you need their support.

When I have a problem, I turn to my mother for advice.

underline

підкреслити

To draw a line under words to show they are important.

The teacher underlined the key word in red to help us remember it.

undoubtedly

безсумнівно

Used to say that something is certainly true.

She is undoubtedly the best student in our class.

update

оновлення

New information about something that has changed or happened.

I received an update about the meeting being postponed to next week.

use

вживання

The way in which a word is used in a language.

The dictionary explains the use of each word with examples.

virtually

майже

Almost; nearly the same as something else.

The two houses are virtually identical.

watch out

обережися

To pay attention to danger or something bad that might happen.

Watch out! There is a car coming.

welcome

вітати

To tell someone you are happy they came and want them to be there.

We welcome new students to our class every September.

well

ну, отже

Used to make what you say stronger or more important.

Well, I think that is a very good idea!

What ...for?

для чого?

You ask this question to know the reason or purpose of something.

What is this knife for? It is for cutting bread.

what's/what is more

до того ж

Used to add something more important to what you have just said.

I like pizza, and what's more, I love ice cream too.

whatever

байдуже

Used to say that you do not mind which thing someone chooses.

Do you want coffee or tea? Whatever, I don't mind.

whereas

тоді як

Used to show a difference between two things or situations.

Whereas John likes coffee, his sister prefers tea.

while

хоча

Although; even though something is true, another thing is also true.

While I like pizza, I prefer pasta.

whisper

шептати

To speak very quietly so only people close to you can hear.

She whispered a secret in his ear.

Who cares?

Кого це цікавить?

Said to show that you think something is not important.

My friend said I made a mistake, but I said 'Who cares?' because it was not important.

win

переконати

To get what you want in an argument or discussion.

She won the argument because her ideas were better.

with respect to sth

щодо чогось

About or concerning a particular thing or person.

With respect to your question, I think the answer is yes.

with/in reference to sth

щодо чогось

About something; when you want to talk about or mention a particular thing.

With reference to your question, I think the answer is yes.

worst of all

найгірше за все

The most bad or negative thing in a situation.

I lost my keys, and worst of all, I was late for work.

would appreciate

був би вдячний

A polite way to say you want someone to help you or do something for you.

I would appreciate it if you could help me carry these bags.

writing

письмо

The act of using a pen or pencil to make letters and words on paper.

I practice writing in my notebook every day.

yell

кричати

To shout or speak very loudly.

The teacher yelled at the class to be quiet.

you never know

ніколи не знаєш

Something unexpected might happen, so you cannot be sure about the future.

I don't think he will come, but you never know—maybe he will surprise us.

your native language/tongue

ваша рідна мова

The first language you learned to speak when you were a baby.

My native language is Spanish because I grew up in Mexico.

Yours faithfully

З повагою

A polite phrase you write at the end of a formal letter before your name.

I wrote a formal letter to the company and ended it with 'Yours faithfully'.

Спілкування англійською — B2, 395 слів

absolute

accent

account

accuse

actually

additionally

admittedly

against

agreement

all in all

alphabetical

alternatively

among other things

amuse

anyhow

apostrophe

apparently

approval

argue

argument

arrangement

arrow

as a matter of fact

as far as I know

as far as sb is concerned

as far as sth is concerned

as follows

as for

aside from sth

assume

assure

at least

ban

be none of sb's business

beg

blame

boast

booklet

bossy

bracket

bring up sth or bring sth up

burst out

by far

call

calm down (sb) or calm (sb) down

capture

catch sb's attention, interest, etc.

catch up

challenge

change the subject

charge

chart

chat sb up or chat up sb

check

cheeky

cheer

cheer up (sb) or cheer (sb) up

Cheers!

claim

clear up sth or clear sth up

code

colon

come up

come up with sth

come/get straight to the point

command

comment

communicate

communicative

compromise

confess

confession

confirm

confirmation

conflict

congratulate

consequently

considering

construction