Share Think 5 (C1) Unit 8 Vocabulary 1
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A way of speaking a language that is full of mistakes and grammatical errors, usually because the speaker is not fluent.
broken [language]
To be unable to communicate your meaning to others effectively, often due to a lack of language skills or a heavy accent.
can't make myself understood
A total failure to exchange information or instructions correctly between two or more people.
communication breakdown
To make the specific sound of a word or a letter using your voice, mouth, and tongue.
pronounce
A person who has spoken a particular language from earliest childhood, as opposed to learning it as a foreign language.
native speaker
To form a wrong understanding of something that someone has said or written.
misunderstand
A very noticeable and distinct way of pronouncing words that clearly shows which country or region a person comes from.
strong accent
Impossible to understand or make sense of, often because the language is too difficult or the speech is unclear.
incomprehensible
The very first language that a person learns to speak, usually from their parents at home.
first language
A regional variety of a language that has its own distinct vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
dialect
To understand the meaning or the sequence of an argument or a story as it is being told.
follow
To explain or decide what the intended meaning of a statement, action, or event is.
interpret
The difficulty of communicating that exists between people who do not speak the same language.
language barrier
The way you move or hold your body which shows other people how you are feeling without using words.
body language
Movements made with the hands, arms, or head to express a specific idea or to emphasize what is being said.
gestures
The various looks on a person's face that communicate their emotions, such as happiness, anger, or surprise.
facial expressions
