General English B1 · Lesson 5B
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
past state that has changed
warm greeting after long absence
warm signal to stay in touch
improve a skill you already have but have forgotten
reach the level of others after being behind
a numbered section of a book
study a huge amount in a short time (usually last-minute)
making something look nice without changing what matters
something that pulls attention away
homework / research / an assignment
not keep up with the group / schedule
concentrate on one thing
a good mark / feedback / a certificate
start to understand or do something well
an essay / a project / your homework
a marker used to colour important text
succeed / not succeed in an exam
learn a skill without formal teaching
study again what you already covered (esp. before an exam)
an exam / a test
a small group of learners who work together regularly
a course / notes / an exam
write short summaries as you listen or read
a written list of words to learn