1 voc revision p.18 ex.2ab

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Sally really used to have problems with phrasal verbs.

• acquire

• rusty

• get to grips with

• struggle with

• brush up on

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The best way to learn is to fully get to know the culture.

• acquire

• immerse yourself in

• get to grips with

• hold a conversation

• brush up on

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Vladimir is amazing: he can talk with anyone in English.

• acquire

• immerse yourself in

• get to grips with

• hold a conversation

• brush up on

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How do young children learn their first language?

• acquire

• immerse yourself in

• get to grips with

• hold a conversation

• brush up on

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I'd better improve my French before the trip.

• acquire

• immerse yourself in

• get to grips with

• hold a conversation

• brush up on

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I can't understand the complexities of German grammar.

• acquire

• immerse yourself in

• get to grips with

• hold a conversation

• brush up on

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Mum's Spanish must be worse than it was.

• acquire

• immerse yourself in

• get to grips with

• rusty

• brush up on

Complete the word with the missing letters.

Her popularity with teens has seen a r (a)   rise.

Complete the word with the missing letters.

Even a s (a)   change in his hairstyle gets comments.

Complete the word with the missing letters.

There has been a steady s (a)   towards part-time work.