Social Organization
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relationship
the way two or more people are connected and behave towards each other
friendship
a close, friendly bond between people who are not family
to get on (well) with someone
to have a good, friendly relationship with them
trust
the belief that someone is honest and will not let you down
to support someone
to help and encourage someone, especially in difficult times
conflict
a serious disagreement or clash between people
to make up
to become friends again after an argument
the generation gap
the difference in attitudes between younger and older people
to fall out with someone
to stop being friends after a disagreement
loyalty
the quality of always supporting your friends
How do you introduce an opinion in English?
In my opinion… / From my point of view… / It seems to me that…
Give two connectors to link ideas.
however (contrast), therefore (conclusion) — also: moreover, although.
Which register suits a blog for your friends?
Informal — friendly and personal, addressing the reader directly.
Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
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community
a group of people who live in the same area or share something in common
neighbourhood
the area around where you live, and the people in it
neighbour
a person who lives near you
residents' association
an organised group of local people who work to improve the area
public space
an open area anyone can use — a park, a square, a community centre
community garden
a shared plot where local people grow plants together
volunteering
giving your time to help others without being paid
to collaborate / to pull together
to work together towards a shared goal
to lend a hand
to help someone, often informally
the common good
what benefits the whole community, not just one person
How do you introduce an opinion in English?
In my opinion… / From my point of view… / It seems to me that…
Give two connectors to link ideas.
however (contrast), therefore (conclusion) — also: moreover, although.
Which register suits a blog for other students?
Informal — friendly and personal, addressing the reader directly.
Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
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volunteering
giving your time to help others without being paid
a volunteer
a person who helps for free, by choice
a charity / an NGO
an organisation that helps people or causes, not for profit
the community
the group of people who live in the same area or share an interest
a (good) cause
an aim or project worth supporting
to get involved (in)
to start taking an active part in an activity or project
to make a difference
to have a real, positive effect on a situation or people
to give back (to)
to do something good for a community that has helped you
a donation
money or goods given to help a cause
to raise awareness
to help more people learn about an issue or cause
rewarding
giving a strong feeling of satisfaction, even without pay
How do you introduce an opinion in English?
In my opinion… / From my point of view… / It seems to me that…
Give two connectors to link ideas.
however (contrast), therefore (conclusion) — also: moreover, although.
Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
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education
the process of teaching and learning, especially at school or university
subject
an area you study, such as maths, history or biology
to revise
to study again what you have already learned, especially before a test
to take notes
to write down the key points while you read or listen
to pass an exam
to succeed in an exam
to fail an exam
to not succeed in an exam
timetable
a plan that shows when you do each lesson or task
scholarship
money given to a student to help pay for their studies
degree
a qualification you earn by completing a course at university
to enrol
to officially join a course, school or university
How do you introduce an opinion in English?
In my opinion… / From my point of view… / It seems to me that…
Give two connectors to link ideas.
however (contrast), therefore (conclusion) — also: moreover, although.
Which register suits a blog for other students?
Informal — friendly and personal, addressing the reader directly.
Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
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work placement / internship
a period of supervised work, often unpaid, to gain experience
job interview
a formal meeting where an employer decides whether to hire you
salary / pay / wage
the money you are paid for doing a job
(working) hours / schedule
the times you are expected to be at work
boss / employer
the person or company you work for
colleague / co-worker
a person you work with
to earn a living
to get enough money from work to support yourself
working conditions
the pay, hours and environment of a job
to gain experience
to learn useful skills by actually doing the work
entrepreneur
a person who sets up and runs their own business
remote / working from home
doing your job away from a workplace, usually online
How do you introduce an opinion in English?
In my opinion… / From my point of view… / It seems to me that…
Give two connectors to link ideas.
however (contrast), therefore (conclusion) — also: moreover, although.
Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
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law
a rule made by a government that everyone must follow
rule / regulation
an instruction that says what you may or may not do
right
something you are entitled to (e.g. the right to vote)
duty / obligation
something you are expected or required to do
citizen
a member of a country or community with rights and duties
justice
fair treatment of people according to the law
fair — unfair
treating people equally and reasonably — the opposite
to respect (the rules)
to accept and follow them
to take part / participate
to get involved in a decision or activity
coexistence
people of different views sharing a community peacefully
How do you introduce an opinion in English?
In my opinion… / From my point of view… / It seems to me that…
Give two connectors to link ideas.
however (contrast), therefore (conclusion) — also: moreover, although.
Which register suits a blog for other students?
Informal — friendly and personal, addressing the reader directly.
Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
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