The Anglish Planet: August 2021

Wednesday 25 August 2021

Vocabulary on fashion and shopping.

Clothes horse: someone who really likes/loves to buy nice clothes
Well put together: describes someone who looks good and who has made effort to do so
Pick up: buy/ purchase
Bargain price: a discounted price
Be up on the latest trends: to be informed of what is fashionable
Social media feed: the updated list of new content available on various social media platforms
In fashion: fashionable
Replicate: to copy
Looks: appearance
Lower priced: inexpensive, cheap
A fraction of the cost: a small part of the total cost
A (great) eye for something: able to notice or make correct judgments about something
Clothes rack: rail where clothes are hung for display
Shoe display: place where shoes are shown
Level of attention: the amount of attention someone pays to something
Luxury goods: things/objects that are very expensive/costly to buy but are not considered necessities
High-end designers: people who design products sold at very high prices
Out of my price range: describes something that is too expensive for someone to buy
Incomparable: cannot be compared because it is so good
Over the top: extreme, excessive, exaggerated
Avant-garde: describes music, art, etc, that are unconventional or experimental
Ambience: the atmosphere of a location
Unparalleled: exceptional; in a category of its own because of its excellence
Customer service: the assistance given to customers of a product or service
Top-notch: high quality
Blow money on something: spend large amounts of money
“it” item: something very fashionable
Place pressure on: to try to influence or persuade
Stay current: to be up to date
Spoiled for choice: to have a lot of options available to you
High street: the main street where shops, banks and businesses are located.
Unfathomable: unimaginable
e-shops: stores that do business online
click of a button: on a computer or device, something that requires very little effort
at your doorstep: at your home or near where you live
superimposed: when something is placed over something else so that the image of both items is clear
frame: the size and shape of someone’s body
digital imagery: the collection of pixels on a screen that create an image
brick and mortar stores: a physical shop as opposed to an online shop
counterparts: someone who does the same job as someone else somewhere else

Vocabulary on the advertisement.

Commercials: an advert on tv or radio

Imagery: visual images

Tantalizing: something that creates desire and excitement

Live up to its hype: when something is as good as you expected it to be

Product placement: a practice in movies or tv shows when a product or its brand name appear on screen visibly in order to gain exposure

Celebrity endorsement: when a famous person advertises a product by saying he or she uses it

Grating: describes sounds that are annoying

Inclined to purchase: likely to buy

Potential customers: people who might possibly buy your product

Turn someone off: to make someone uninterested in something

Pop-ups: advertisements that suddenly appear on a computer or device screen.

Subconscious: the part of the brain that sees, hears or remembers things that you do not actively remember

Subliminal: describes something that can influence the subconscious mind without the conscious mind realizing it

Billboards: a large outdoor board, usually alongside large roads, used to display an ad

Flyer: a small paper advertising a product, business or event

Website traffic: the internet users who visit a website

Brand awareness: when customers recognize or remember a brand and its qualities

Jingle: music that accompanies commercials

Telemarketing: the marketing of good or services over the phone

Bombard: attack continuously

Buying power: the money someone has to buy things

Free-for-all: a situation with no rules, limits or restrictions

Impressionable: describes a person who is easily influenced

Vocabulary on social media.

Viral: if a post/ video is viral or “has gone viral,” that means it is spreading very rapidly across the internet,
Troll: used as a verb and a noun. A troll is a person who purposely creates offensive or provocative posts or comments to arouse anger in other social media users.
Hater: a person who posts negative or critical comments about others
Vlogger: a person who regularly creates short videos to be posted online
Meme: a humorous image or text that is easily sent to others over the internet
Anonymity: The state of being anonymous, of people not knowing your identity
DM: direct message
Emoji: a small digital image used in social media/ emails/ text to display an emotion, object or idea
Badger: to bother someone repeatedly
Derogatory: offensive, hurtful, disrespectful
Censor: to keep certain images. Texts, etc from being displayed or published because it is offensive or immoral
Follow: to subscribe to the page of a person or business on social media
Harass: to create a hostile situation through written or verbal communication
Catfishing: the act of creating a false internet profile in order to deceive or scam someone
Grooming: preparing someone (often a minor) over the internet in order to eventually commit a sexual offense
Influencer: a person who promotes a product online to his/her followers so that they may purchase it
Photoshop: software that allows users to digitally alter their images
Filters: preset photo enhancements that users can select to apply to their images or videos
Block: stopping or banning someone from interacting with you on social media or viewing your posts/ profile
Scam: a dishonest attempt to trick or cheat you

Vocabulary on the environment.

The ravages of something: destruction of something

Hybrid car: a car that uses both petrol and electricity

Carbon footprint: how much carbon dioxide is released as a result of one’s activities

Recycle: breaking down products to create new products from the materials

Growing season: the time of the year when plants grow

Yields: amount of a crop produced

Crops: a plant grown in large amounts

Eco-conscious: describes someone who shows concern for the environment

Natural fertilizer: fertilizers that come from animal waste, animal matter or plant matter

Chemical fertilizer: fertilizers that are made from synthetic materials

Contaminate: to make something impure, poisonous or polluted

Groundwater: water that is below the earth’s surface

Vegetable scraps: bits of vegetables that are discarded

Non-chemical compost: decaying matter such as food, leaves or manure used to fertilize soil

Organic: describes something that does not use chemical fertilizers

Commute: travel to and from work

Solar panels: panels that collect rays from the sun to be used as energy for electricity or heating

Household cleaning products: products that are used to clean one’s home

Time-consuming: describes something that takes a lot of time

Environmentally conscious: when a person or business is aware of their effect on the environment and attempts to minimize this affect

Green lifestyle: a way of living that attempts to reduce usage of water & power, waste and toxic substances

Sustainable: describes something that causes minimal damage to the environment

Emulate: to copy someone’s behavior out of respect

Conventional products: products that have been in use for a long time

Energy saving: describe products designed to reduce use of electricity or other form of energy

Fuel emissions: gases that lead to air pollution through the burning of fuel

Electric cars: vehicles that run on electricity

Food miles: the distance food travels from the time it is produced until it reaches its end customer

Local food: food that is produced a short distance from where it is consumed

Fossil fuels: coal, gas or oil that is used in industry, homes and vehicles

Carbon monoxide: a dangerous gas produced from the partial burning of fuels

Dispose: throw away

Waterways: lakes, rivers, oceans and canals

Ecosystem: the geographic area where animals, plants and other organisms interact

Natural habitat: the area where a plant or animal normally lives

Tackle: to try to deal with a problem

Collective effort: when a group of people try to do something

Forge: to create something strong or successful

Vocabulary on hobbies.

Curl up with a book: to get comfortable and read.
Thrillers or action books: exciting and full of events
A strong plotline: good story which keeps moving
Cover to cover: from start to finish
Rom-com movie: a romantic comedy film
Adapted from fiction: a film which was first a book
Strong characterisation: the main people are well rounded and believable
Recommended to me by a friend: someone suggested that I read it
Black humour: funny but rather dark or mysterious as well
Genre: the type of film. E.g. horror or comedy
Commercial blockbusters: films made for the mass market to generate a lot of income
A sea change in something: a fundamental shift
Online streaming: watching via the internet
To commission a film: to ask for one to be made
A valid perspective: a real view / outlook/insight to something
Cultural heritage: the background and history of a country
Useful adjectives to describe books, film and art
Provocative
Enchanting
Haunting
Captivating
Compelling
Surprisingly comprehensible

Vocabulary on education.

Challenging: academically difficult
Day in, day out: full time without a break
Wide ranging: covering a large spectrum / area of different knowledge
Undergraduate: studying for a degree but having not yet achieved it.
Postgraduate: having achieved a degree and now studying for a higher qualification, possibly a professions qualification
STEM subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
Further education: studies after leaving school
Technical colleges: places which do not demand such high entrance qualifications as university
Vocational studies: focus on learning or mastering a skill
Hands on training: practical work/ learning
To apply for a course: the process of registering for a university
To get an (un)conditional offer: an offer which does not depend on previous exam results
Halls of residence / student accommodation: a particular place to live for students
Student union: an organisation for students / sometimes a physical place
A fresher / an undergraduate / a graduate: a new student, someone studying for a Bachelors degree, a student who has finished their Degree
A graduation ceremony: a formal occasion when Degrees are given out
To take a gap year: a year between study and university
To drop out of university: to leave before the course is finished
Out of my depth: finding work / study too hard
Seminar: smaller class of students with a Professor leading the discussion
Lecture theatre: large building for a talk / lecture
Extensive research: in depth work done in a particular academic field

Vocabulary on work or career.

Important field.
Motivated about
internship
apprenticeship
hands on
valuable work experience
innovative small companies
cutting edge
A field (of work): an area or type of career
Motivated about: wanting to do well in
Internship: working for a short time, sometimes unpaid
Apprenticeship: hands on, or practical work to learn a job
Hands on: getting involved and doing everything to help
Innovative small companies: with new, creative ideas
Cutting edge: the best new technology
Diagnose: to find out what is wrong
Pediatrics: specialist child medicine (also spelled paediatrics)
Routine checkups: a regular (not urgent) visit to the doctors
Huge appreciation: gratefulness and gratitude
Follow up care: an appointment after an operation or illness
Lucrative: money making or profitable
Highly merited: well, deserved
Career ladder: moving up through promotions to the top of the company
Pension scheme: money for retirement
Job security: knowing you can keep your job / job safety
Startup community: new small businesses sometimes internet based

Vocabulary about school and education

Vocabulary about school and education.

authentic: real, true
old-school strict: traditional learning with punishments and controlling teachers
teacher-centered: where the teacher is leading the class
encourage collaboration: learning together through discussions
pressure to meet deadlines: having to finish work by a certain time/date
assignments: homework or essays
sail through them: not to have to work hard and to find things easy
learning expectations: what the teacher expects from their student
role plays: acting out a situation to simulate or practice it
dictation: writing down what the teacher says, accurately and fast.
breakthrough: a new development
inspiring: something which makes you want to do better
intonation: the ‘singing’ sound of speech
paid off: was worth the effort
outdated: old fashioned
league tables: tables which rank the position of schools according to academic success
alumni: students who used to go to a certain school or college
boarding school: where students live at school during the term time
extra- curricular activities: anything NOT academic, e.g., sport, drama
peer group: students of your own age, in your class
remote: not being physically there / learning via computer

Vocabulary on health.

Vocabulary on health.

balanced diet: eating a sensible mix of different foods

conscientious about my health: watching and caring about your heath

flavoursome and appealing: good to eat and looking attractive

convenient take away: food which you can eat at home

healthier eating habits: eating less sugar or salt

productive at work: achieving more, better results

processed meat: meat in which there are additives or chemicals

function successfully: to work, perform in a great way

tempted by diets: interested in other ways of eating

adopted a vegan diet: a vegan does not eat meat, or dairy foods

broad minded: open to other ideas

Sceptical: not believing something

over production of meat: factories or agricultural methods which are focused on this

Public service education message: advice from the government

Positive reinforcement: rewarding people for doing the right thing

Vocabulary on people, personalities and characters.

Vocabulary on people, personalities and characters.

1) confident: in control

2) awkward: uncomfortable

3) underneath the surface, I am paddling like a swan: looking calm but not feeling it.

4) put up a façade: to pretend to be something you are not

5) a control freak: to want to do things yourself

6) an eye for detail: making sure everything is perfect

7) reliable and dependable: be trusted not to let someone down

8) punctuality: being on time

9) disrespectful: impolite

10) a negative trait: bad characteristic

11) parental way: behave like a mother or final

12) interpersonal skills: be good at talking to others

13) empathetic: understanding others emotions

14) generous listener: take time to hear what others are saying

15) to emulate: to be like

16) considerate: kind and thoughtful

17) insecure: shy and not confident

18) moody: sometimes happy and sometimes sad/ cross

Vocabulary on the environment and pollution.

Vocabulary on the environment and pollution.

1) outskirts of large towns: areas outside the city centre, suburbs or industrial district

2) factory emissions: smoke and pollution from factories

3) toxic fumes: smoke which is poisonous

4) traffic jams: large queues of cars not moving

5) pollutants in foods: dangerous chemicals

6) pesticides: chemicals to keep bugs and animals away from plants

7) chemical fertilizers: chemicals added to make soil stronger

8) commute to work: drive or travel to work every day

9) Mantra: frequently repeated statement

10) reuse and recycle: use products again or find another purpose for them

11) industrial waste is incinerated: waste that is burnt

12) facilities for recycling: places where you can dispose of plastic / cardboard

13) education program: teaching and learning in school or elsewhere

14) consequences: the outcomes

15) interspersed with (birds): mingled with, mixed with

16) campaign: high profile policy for the public

17) scientists predict: ideas for the future

18) disintegrate: break down into small particles

19) microplastics: very tiny pieces

20) single-use applications: use once then throw out

21) own-brand products: unique to the shop or supermarket

22) policy should be rolled out: implemented all over the country

23) documentaries: factual TV programmes

Vocabulary related to Corona Virus.

Vocabulary related to Corona Virus.

1) Coronavirus

2)      Covid 19
3)      SARS
4)      Outbreak
5)      Epidemic
6)      Pandemic
7)      Droplets
8)      Masks
9)      Social distancing
10)   Quarantine
11)   Lockdown
12)   Shelter in place
13)   Asymptomatic
14)   Community spread
15)   Contact tracing
16)   Flatten the curve
17)   ICU
18)   Ventilators
19)   Vulnerable
20) Immune-compromised
21)   High risk
22)   Vaccine
23)   Pre-clinical stage
24)   Phase 1
25)   Phase 2
26)   Phase 3

Vocabulary on modern technology

Vocabulary on Modern technology

Access to the Internet/cyberspace – Able to connect to the Internet
Advances in technology – Progressive forward movement in technology
Back up your files – To save your data to another device
Become rapidly obsolete – Quickly become out of date
Computer literate – Adequate knowledge of a computer
Control remotely – To control technology from a distance
Downloading from the Internet – Take data off one computer to another via the Internet
Electronic Funds Transfer – EFT Payment via the Internet
Emerging technology – Brand new machines and software
Glued to the screen – Unable or unwilling to leave the digital device
Hacking into the network – To gain illegal access to the computer
Internet access – The ability to enter the Internet
Internet of Things – A network connecting machines in a location so that they can be remotely controlled
Internet-enabled – Machines or appliances that have Internet access
Keep a hard copy – Keep a paper copy
Labour saving device – An appliance that saves work
Not rocket science – It is not very difficult
Online piracy – The downloading of licensed media without payment
Re-install the programs – To put computer programs back onto the computer
Shop online – Shop via the Internet
Shut down – Turn the computer off
Social media networks – Online platforms for communication between people and organisations
State of the art technology – The best technology available
Surfing the web – To move from one site to another on the Internet
To click on an icon – To use the mouse to click on the pictures to get into programs
To crash – To stop working suddenly
To Log in – To sign onto the computer
To upgrade your computer system – To get a larger, quicker or more modern computer
Wireless hotspots – A location where the Internet is available

Vocabulary on family and friends.

Vocabulary on family and friends.

A lifelong friend – A friend that you have had for most of your life
A relationship of trust – a connection with another in which you have faith and confidence
Arrange a dinner date – Plan to share an evening meal
A shoulder to cry on – Someone to sympathize with you
Close-knit family – A close family with common interests
Dear to my heart – Someone that I care about
Distant cousins – People who share a common ancestor but are not closely related
Extend the hand of friendship – Reach out to someone in a friendly manner
Extended family – Uncles, aunts and cousins form part of the extended family
Face to face – In person
Get to know one another – Learning different aspects of each other
Get together – Meet up
Immediate family – Spouse, parents, children, grandparents
Long lost friend – A friend that you have lost contact with
Long-term relationships – A committed relationship between partners
Nurture our friendships – Looking after our relationships with friends
Professional relationships – The relationships that we have in the workplace
Relationship problems – Difficulties with people with whom we interact regularly
Share a common background – The share a similar heritage or culture
Share the same ideas – To have similar opinions and views
Stand the test of time – To last a long time
Struck up a friendship – To make friends
To enjoy someone’s company – To enjoy spending time with someone
To have a good working relationship – To work together well
To have a lot in common – To have shared interests
To hit it off – To like each other straight away
To keep in touch with – To keep in contact
To lose touch with – To lose contact

Vocabulary on food.

Vocabulary on Food:

A balanced diet – A diet that has the right amount of nutrients.
A bottle of bubbly – Sparkling wine
A decadent chocolate pudding – Luxurious or self-indulgent chocolate pudding
A doggy bag – The leftovers of a meal in a restaurant taken home
A scrumptious meal – A delicious meal (Skum-P-Shus)
A sweet tooth – An enjoyment of sweet food
An English breakfast – A large cooked breakfast that includes egg and bacon
Calm the hunger pangs – To reduce the discomfort caused by hunger
Candlelit dinner – A romantic dinner by candlelight
Covered in a rich sauce – Covered in a creamy gravy
Cut down on – To reduce consumption
Daily consumption – The amount that you eat everyday
Dying of hunger – Very hungry
Exotic meals – Meals that originate in other countries
Fine dining – Food catering to expensive tastes in a formal setting
Food preparation – Preparing food
Food production – Producing food
Fussy eater – Someone dislikes many foods
Home-cooked meals – Meals cooked at home
Homemade food – Food made at home
Junk food – Food with little nutritional value
Leafy vegetables – Vegetables such as spinach and cabbage
Mouth-watering meals – Delicious meals
Nutritious food – Food with many nutrients
Packed with vitamins – Full of vitamins
Piping hot cup of coffee – Very hot coffee
Pub lunch – Lunch served in a bar
Rabbit food – Salad vegetables
Ready meals – Heat and eat meals
Refined carbohydrates – Foods such as white rice, white bread
Savouring the food – Enjoying the food
Scrumptious meal – An exceptionally tasty meal
Seasonal fruits – Fruits that grow in season
Starving hungry – Extremely hungry
Wining and dining – Entertainment that includes good food

Vocabulary on travel.

Travel

1. Affordable destinations – Places within a reasonable price range
2. Affordable travel – Travel that is within your price range
3. Around the world – In all corners of the globe
4. Arts and culture – The art, music, and other cultural aspects of an area
5. Craft markets – Stalls where goods made by the local people are sold
6. Do as the locals do – Enjoy the activities as the local people do
7. Efficient public transport – A functioning transport system intended for the use of residents and visitors
8. Exotic destinations – Unusual or strange holiday destinations
9. Get around – Get from place to place
10. Guided tours – Walking, hiking, or driving visits led by a guide who knows the area
11. Holiday brochures – Pamphlet advertising holiday destinations
12. Holiday destination – A place to which you leave on holiday
13. Long haul flights – Long-distance flights
14. Lush rainforests – Luxuriant equatorial forests
15. Magnificent landscapes – Impressive scenery
16. Make advance reservations – Booking ahead of time
17. Memorable experiences – Activities that you will remember for years
18. Off the beaten track – A place that is not on the main thoroughfare
19. Out of season – Outside the most popular holiday period
20. Packaged deals – Travel deals that are put together by an agency and sold as a package
21. Quaint villages – Old fashioned or charming small towns
22. Scenic views – Lovely scenes
23. Self-catering accommodation – A Place to stay where you see to your own food
24. Spectacular beaches – Impressive sandy shorelines
25. Stunning architecture – Magnificent buildings
26. Swarming with tourists – Full of holidaymakers
27. Time on their hands – Available time to do as you choose
28. To get away from it all – To get away from everyday routines
29. To go sightseeing – Take a trip around an area to see what it has to offer
30. Travel abroad – Travel to overseas destinations
31. Travelling light – Traveling with little luggage
32. Value for money – A good return on investment
33. Visa regulations – Laws that relate to entry into a country
34. Wildlife safari – A guided tour through a game park

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