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Language & Communication — Lesson 1
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an
æn
Used instead of "a" when the following word begins with a vowel sound — an easy question.
an orange
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page
peɪdʒ
A single sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or document, typically with — please turn to page ten.
Please turn to page ten.
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no
noʊ
Not any — no smoking / fishing.
There's no butter left .
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information
ˌɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən
Facts about a situation , person , event , etc — do you have any information about train times?
Do you have any information about train times ?
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news
nuːz
New information or reports about recent events, typically presented in — I have some good news for you.
I have some good news for you.
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so
soʊ
Very, extremely , or to such a degree — don't be so stupid!
The house is so beautiful .
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list
lɪst
A record of short pieces of information , such as people's names , usually — is your name on the list?
I've made a list of places I'd like to visit while we're in Paris .
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name
neɪm
The word or words that a person , thing, or place is known by — "Hi, what's your name?" "My name's Diane.".
"Hi, what's your name?" "My name's Diane."
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email
ˈiː.meɪl
The system for using computers to send messages over the internet — what's your email address?
You can contact us by email or fax .
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music
ˈmjuː.zɪk
A pattern of sounds made by musical instruments , voices , or computers , or a — classical / pop / dance / rock music.
classical / pop / dance / rock music
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copyright
ˈkɑːpiraɪt
The exclusive legal right to control the production and distribution of a piece — the author retains the copyright to her novel.
The author retains the copyright to her novel.
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message
ˈmes.ɪdʒ
A short piece of information in written, spoken , or electronic form that you — I got a message that she'll be late.
If I'm not there when you call , leave a message.
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