First Term

First Term

1. Linkers

   • because
     • Introduce a sentence.
   • Besides
     • Used to add  one more piece of information. Followed by a noun phrase. 
   • So
     • Introduces a sentence. No commas.   
   • similarly
     • Identifies similarities between two ideas
   • nevertheless
     • Introduce a new idea which marks a contrast with previously stated ideas.
   • immediately
     • Indicates time and frequency of events
   • moreover
     • Used after a strong pause and separated from the sentences. They are introduced by a comma.
   • in brief
     • Draws conclusion by summarizing the ideas
   • for example
     • Introduces an example referring to previously stated ideas. 
   • Such as
     • Introduces an example referring to the last idea.
   • therefore
     • Shows the importance of the ideas by listing according to the priority

2. Idioms

   • A penny for your thoughts
     • A way of asking what someone is thinking
   • An arm and a leg
     • Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money.
   • Best thing since sliced bread
     • A good invention or innovation. A good idea or plan.
   • Cut corners
     • When something is done badly to save money.
   • Every cloud has a silver lining
     • Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days.
   • Far cry from
     • Very different from.
   • Hit the nail on the head
     • Do or say something exactly right
   • Hit the sack / sheets / hay
     • To go to bed.
   • Let sleeping dogs lie
     • Do not disturb a situation as it is - since it would result in trouble or complications.
   • Put wool over other people's eyes
     • This means to deceive someone into thinking well of them.

3. Phrasal Verbs

   • back sby up
     • Support
   • ask sby out
     • Invite on a date
   • break down
     • Get upset
   • call on sby
     • Ask for an answer or opinion
   • count on sby/ sthg
     • Rely on
   • drop out
     • quit a class, school etc
   • end up
     • Eventually reach/do/decide
   • get along/on
     • Like each other
   • hang in
   • make up
     • Forgive each other
   • wear off
     • Fade away

4. Festivals & Holidays

   • Thanksgiving
   • St. Patrick´s Day
   • Halloween
   • Christmas
   • Easter