The ability to use a language naturally without stopping or making mistakes.
fluency
Which expression means a skill that is not as good as it once was because you haven't practised in a long time?
Rusted out
have rust
Rust over
A bit rusty
Although she didn't say anything, she _________ me the impression that she was upset with you.
gave
did
made
The very first language that you learn when you are a baby instead of learning at school. Your native language.
Mother tongue
When you behave as if a problem is not important or does not worry you, you put a ________ __________ on things.
brave face
If you are highly a______ it means you are very good at expressing your thoughts and feelings.
articulate
If you have a high level of English, you can say that you have an excellent ______ of English
command
__________ ensure that she didn't miss any of the parade, Sandra spent the night at the start of the procession route.
so that
So as to
Which word collocates with "your money back"?
get
do
make
Which word collocates with "sense"?
get
do
make
I speak both Spanish and English very well but I still find it very difficult to s____ between the two languages easily and quickly.
Switch
When you are equally fluent in two languages, you are ________
bilingual
Even though our flight was delayed and then the airline lost our luggage. We did what we could to _____ our trip more pleasant by going on a shopping spree.
make
get
do
This word, beginning with A, means correct or exact
accurate
When you develop a close connection or strong relationship with someone, you _______ with that person.
bond
There's a lot of pressure to get married these days and ______ more people than ever are deciding not to do so.
since
thus
The road closure in the centre of town, which will run from 14.00 today is ______ the Diwali parade that is to begin at 17:30.
because
due to
If you live in a foreign country and completely immerse yourself in that culture, you can ____ up the language easily .
pick
_________ there being a waiting list of three months for tickets, I don't expect I'll get to see that new Frida Kahlo exhibition.
As a consequence of
As a result
"Siesta" is a Spanish word that is often used in English instead of the word "nap". It is an example of a ____
Loanword
Lendword
Borrowed word
If you make people feel more happy and confident, you ________ morale.
boost
This is a synonym for objectives or goals.
aims
When you tell someone how to do something by explaining each individual part of the process, you ____ them through the _____
take them through the steps