Let's review the good vocabulary from this week's writing and speaking lessons. First, some phrases from my task 2 essay:
- are becoming a common feature of
- Internet-based learning
- less direct interaction
- the opportunity to engage face-to-face with
- rely on written forms of communication
- come into direct contact with
- a negative impact on peer support
- chatting through website forum areas
- element of competition
- study in a flexible way
- cover the material at their own pace
- revenues for institutions
- regardless of age, location, ability and background
- enrolled on an online MBA course
Second, some phrases from Friday's speaking lesson:
- just down the road
- a bite to eat
- I found myself getting distracted
- a change of scenery
- made the short walk
- just the right level of background noise
- over the course of the afternoon
- takes a lot of pride in making
- avoid drinking too much caffeine
- on that occasion
- the atmosphere and noise level
- focus on my work without distractions
Note: You should see a difference in 'tone' (i.e. how formal or informal something is) between the two lists of phrases above. Can you see what I mean?
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