whilst
adverb · Intermediate
During which time; used mainly in British or formal English.
Example
He waited nearby whilst the mechanic checked the tires.
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- Hello everyone and welcome back to English with Lucy.
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I have got such a treat for you today!
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I've been excited about this for such a long time.
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I am shortly going to welcome two lovely guests
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adverb · Intermediate
During which time; used mainly in British or formal English.
Example
He waited nearby whilst the mechanic checked the tires.
In this video: whilst listening to their audiobook counterpart on Audible.
adverb · Intermediate
In a way that follows rules exactly; only or completely.
Example
Phones are strictly forbidden during the final exam.
In this video: because English isn't a strictly phonetic language.
everyone
All the people in a group.
welcome
A friendly word used to greet someone when they arrive.
back
Toward an earlier place, position, or state.
english
The language used in Britain, the United States, and many other countries.
got
The past form of get: received, became, reached, or understood something.
treat
To behave toward someone in a particular way; to give medical care; to buy something nice for someone.
today
On this day, not yesterday or tomorrow.
excite
To make someone feel interested, happy, or eager.
long
Measuring a great distance or time from one end to the other.
am
The first-person present form of be.
shortly
Soon; after only a short time.
go
To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or continue.
lovely
Beautiful, pleasant, kind, or enjoyable.
guest
A person invited to visit, stay, eat, or take part in an event.
generously
In a kind way that gives more than is expected.
give
To hand something to someone, or provide something for someone.
help
To make it easier for someone to do something or solve a problem.
teach
To help someone learn a subject, skill, or idea.
differences
The plural form of difference: ways in which people or things are not the same.
australian
A person from Australia.
british
Connected with the United Kingdom, its people, or its culture.
series
A number of similar things, events, or programs that come one after another.
focus
The main thing that receives attention or effort.
vocabulary
The words that a person knows or uses, or the words in a language or subject.
next
Coming immediately after the present one or after another thing in order.
part
One piece, section, or role of something larger.
video
A recording of moving pictures, often with sound.
focusing
The present participle of focus: giving attention or adjusting clarity.
pronunciation
The way a word or language is spoken.
speak
To say words aloud; also to use a language.
language
A system of words, signs, or sounds that people use to communicate.
different
Not the same as another person or thing.
accents
The plural form of accent: ways of pronouncing words.
perfect
Having no mistakes or faults, or being exactly right for a purpose.
improving
The present participle of improve: becoming better or making something better.
want
To wish for something, or need something.
improve
To become better, or to make something better.
listening
The act or skill of paying attention to sounds or spoken words.
skills
The plural form of skill: abilities learned through practice, knowledge, or training.
even
Used to emphasize something surprising, extreme, or additional.
further
At or to a greater distance, degree, or level.
highly
Very much, or to a high degree.
recommend
To tell another person that a hotel, book, worker, plan, or treatment would be the best choice.
special
Different from normal in a good, important, or particular way.
method
A planned way of doing something.
combining
The -ing form of combine: joining two or more things together.
reading
The activity of looking at written words and understanding them.
books
The plural form of book: more than one person, object, or case of this kind
listen
To give attention to a sound or to what someone is saying.
audiobook
A recording of a book being read aloud.
counterpart
A person or thing that has the same job or position as another.
audible
In American football, a changed play called loudly before the snap.
how
In what way or by what method.
use
To do something with an object, tool, method, or ability.
take
To get, hold, carry, or use something.
book
A set of written or printed pages, or to reserve something.
already
Before now, or before a particular time.
read
To look at and understand written words or symbols.
like
To enjoy someone or something, or feel that it is pleasant or good.
plenty
A large or sufficient amount of something.
recommendations
The plural form of recommendation: suggestions or statements about what is good or suitable.
down
Toward a lower place, level, or position.
below
In or to a lower place, level, or amount.
description
A spoken or written account of what someone or something is like.
box
A container with flat sides, usually square or rectangular.
version
A form of something that is different from other forms of the same thing.
alone
Without other people, or without help from anyone else.
because
For the reason that something is true or happened.
isn't
The short form of is not.
phonetic
A symbol or spelling that represents speech sounds.
way
A method, direction, route, or manner of doing something.
word
A unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written.
write
To form letters, words, or numbers, or create text such as messages, stories, or reports.
much
A large amount of something, used with uncountable nouns.
indication
A sign or piece of information that shows what may be true or likely.
pronounce
To say the sounds of a word correctly or in a particular way.
brain
The organ in the head that controls thought, feeling, and movement.
start
To begin doing something or to make something begin.
make
To create, build, prepare, or cause something to happen.
connection
A link, relationship, or way for things to join or communicate.
hear
To notice sounds with your ears, or to be told information.
you'll
The short form of you will.
know
To have information, understanding, or experience of something.
exactly
In a completely correct or precise way.
spelt
An old type of wheat used for making flour, bread, and other foods.
effective
Successful in producing the result that was wanted.
best
Of the highest quality or most suitable kind.
get
To receive, obtain, become, understand, or arrive at something, depending on context.
free
Not costing any money.
day
A period of twenty-four hours, or the time between morning and night.
trial
A formal test of something; a legal process where evidence is examined.
you've
The short form of you have.
link
A connection between people, things, ideas, or places.
sign
A board, mark, movement, or event that gives information, warning, or evidence of something.
load
Something carried, or the amount of work, weight, or material carried.
let
An act of renting property, especially in British English.
lesson
A period of teaching or learning, or something useful learned from experience.
firstly
Used to introduce the first point in a list or argument.
channel
A television station, route, or way for communication or movement.
come
To move toward a place or arrive there.
live
To have your home somewhere, or to be alive.
run
To move quickly on foot.
four
The number 4.
year
A period of twelve months, or the time Earth takes to go around the sun once.
recently
Not long ago; during a short time before now.
both
Used to refer to two people or things together
fantastic
Extremely good, or strange and imaginative.
channels
The plural form of channel: routes, stations, or methods of communication.
information
Facts or details about a person, subject, event, or situation.
follow
To go after someone or something, or to accept instructions or information.
pictures
The plural form of picture: drawings, paintings, photographs, or images.
tell
To give information to someone by speaking or writing.
say
To speak words, express an idea, or give information.
own
To have something as your property.
country
An area of land with its own government, borders, and people.
might
Shows that something is possible or could happen.
surprise
An unexpected event, fact, or feeling.
answers
The plural form of answer: replies or solutions to questions.
chips
The plural form of chip: a small thin piece broken from something, or a small computer part.
just
Only or simply, with nothing more.
can't
The short form of cannot: is not able or is not allowed to do something.
believe
To think that something is true or real.
started
The past form of start: began something or made something begin.
call
A spoken request, phone conversation, or decision by an official.
crisps
The plural form of crisp: a thin dry piece of fried potato, or something pleasantly firm and fresh.
crisp
Firm, dry, and making a light breaking sound.
complicated
Difficult to understand or deal with because of many parts.
move
To change position or place, or to cause something to change position.
along
From one end or side of something toward another.
yeah
Informal way to say yes.
notoriously
In a way that is well known for being bad or difficult.
difficult
Hard to do, understand, or deal with.
learners
The plural form of learner: people gaining knowledge or skill.
sound
Something that you hear, or the quality of what is heard.
end
The final part of a time, story, road, or activity.
find
To discover something by looking, learning, or experiencing it.
lot
A large amount or number; also an area of land used for a purpose.
people
Human beings in general, or the men, women, and children in a group.
mispronouncing
The present participle of mispronounce: saying a word with the wrong sounds.
here
In, at, or to this place or position.
gets
The third-person singular form of get: receives, obtains, becomes, understands, or arrives.
cold
Having a low temperature, or not warm.
hot
Having a high temperature.
does
The third-person singular present form of do: performs or completes an action.
french
Relating to France, its people, or its language.
fries
Thin pieces of potato cooked in hot oil and eaten as food.
they're
The shortened form of they are.
really
Used to say something is true, strong, or more than expected.
still
Continuing to happen or be true; also even so.
themselves
Used when the people, animals, or things doing an action are also affected by it.
right
Correct, suitable, or morally good.
oh
A sound used to show surprise, pain, understanding, or another quick feeling.
god
A powerful being worshipped in a religion; also someone greatly admired.
everything
All things, facts, or matters.
worth
The value, usefulness, or importance of someone or something.
noting
Recording or mentioning something briefly.
order
A request for goods or food; also a clear arrangement or instruction.
mean
Unkind or cruel to other people; unwilling to be generous.
cookies
The plural form of cookie: more than one small sweet baked food, or a small data file stored by a website.
chocolate
A sweet brown food made from cocoa beans.
chip
A small thin piece broken from something, or a small computer part.
specifically
In a clear and exact way, or for one particular thing.
okay
Acceptable, safe, or satisfactory, but not especially good.
biscuit
A small baked food, often sweet or served with meals.
cookie
A small sweet baked food, or a small data file stored by a website.
yes
Used to give a positive answer or to show agreement.
against
Opposing someone or something, or touching a surface.
us
Used for the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition.
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