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Listen & Learn

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PART ONE

PEOPLE

Lesson 1

Family

2

track 1-5

Lesson 2

People’s character and feelings

4

track 6-10

Lesson 3

Health

6

track 11-15

PART TWO

WORK & CAREER

Lesson 4

Career prospects

8

track 16-20

Lesson 5

In business

10

track 21-25

Lesson 6

At work

12

track 26-30

PART THREE

NATURE

Lesson 7

The Environment

14

track 31-35

Lesson 8

Climate

16

track 36-40

Lesson 9

Natural disasters

19

track 41-45

PART FOUR

PUBLIC LIFE

Lesson 10

Politics and the economy

21

track 46-50

Lesson 11

Science and technology

23

track 51-55

Lesson 12

Crime

25

track 56-60

PART FIVE

SOCIAL LIFE

Lesson 13

Entertainment

27

track 61-65

Lesson 14

Socialising

29

track 66-70

Lesson 15

Leisure

31

track 71-75

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PART I

PEOPLE

Lesson 1

Family

1.

Family and social relationships

Repeat the expressions

stan cywilny

marital status

nazwisko panieńskie maiden name
kochać kogoś

to be in love with sb

chodzić z kimś

to go out with /

to date sb

adorować

to adore

oświadczyć się

to propose to sb

zaręczyć się

to get engaged

narzeczony / -a

fiance/e

pobrać się

to get married

ś

lub

a wedding

pan młody

a bridegroom /

a groom

panna młoda

a bride

ś

wiadek

a best man

przyjęcie weselne

a reception

miesiąc miodowy

a honeymoon

rocznica ślubu

a wedding

anniversary

związek

a relationship /

a couple

zerwać związek

to break a

relationship / to split up / to break up
rozwóda

divorce

rozwieść się

to get divorced

pogrzeb

a funeral

wdowa

a widow

wdowiec

a widower

spisać testament

to make a will

odziedziczyć

to inherit

fortuna

a fortune

2.

Stages in life

Repeat the expressions

zajść w ciążę

to get pregnant

narodziny

birth

dzień urodzenia

date of birth

urodzić się

to be born

być podobnym do

to take after

someone

chrzest

christening

matka chrzestna / ojciec chrzestny

a godmother /

a godfather

urlop wychowawczy maternity leave
wczesne dzieciństwo / okres niemowlęctwa

infancy

dzieciństwo

childhood

wiek młodzieńczy

adolescence

dorastać

to grow up

być dorosłym

to be grown-up

wychowywać dzieci to bring up children
jedynak

an only child

rodzeństwo

siblings

samotny rodzic

a single parent

macocha

a stepmother

ojczym

a stepfather

pokolenie

a generation

różnica pokoleń

a generation gap

3.

Family life

Repeat the possible questions about family life.

What’s your marital status?
When did you get married?
Where did the reception take place?
Where did you go on the honeymoon?
When did you get pregnant?
When was your child born?

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Did you have maternity leave?
Did you bring up the children alone?
Which anniversary did you celebrate this year?
Why did your friends split up?
Do you get on well with….?

4.

Your family
Answer the questions about you.

-

When and where were you born?

-

...

I was born in Berlin in 1975.

-

Do you take after your mother or
father?

-

…

I take after my mother.

-

Are you an only child or do you
have siblings?

-

…

I have a brother.

-

Where did you spend your
childhood?

-

...

I lived in a small town near Berlin.

-

Were you in love when you were
at school?

-

...

Yes, many times!

-

When did you get engaged?

-

...

When I was at University.

-

How many guests did you invite to
the reception?

-

...

A lot.

-

Is your relationship happy?

-

...

I think so.

-

Did any of your friends get
divorced?

-

...

Yes, one couple.

-

Will you inherit a fortune after
your grandparents’ death?

-

...

Rather not.

5.

Family occasions - invitations

Repeat the expressions.

I’d like to invite you to my wedding.
Would you like to come?
I’d love to.
Are you doing anything at the weekend?
Why don’t we visit Grandma?
That’s a good idea.
Today’s our parents’ wedding anniversary. Let’s buy them a present.
How about taking them to a restaurant for dinner?
That would be great.
Do you fancy coming to my birthday party?
Sorry, I’m afraid I’m busy.

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Lesson 2

People’s character & feelings

1.

Positive and negative characteristics

Revise some character adjectives. Listen repeat the opposite expressions.

cheerful

sad

polite

rude

patient

impatient

hard-working

lazy

quiet

talkative

self-confident

shy

reliable

unreliable

honest

dishonest

calm

aggressive

sociable

lonely

ambitious

unambitious

generous

mean

tolerant

intolerant

friendly

selfish

2.

Character description

Learn more adjectives used to describe people’s personalities. Listen and repeat.

sensowny, rozsądny

sensible /

reasonable

skromny

modest

wdzięczny

grateful

pełen szacunku

respectful

na którym można polegać

reliable /

dependable /

trustworthy

zdecydowany

determined

ambitny

ambitious

dzielny, śmiały

brave

posłuszny

obedient

powściągliwy

reserved

pewny siebie

self-confident

wrażliwy

sensitive

delikatny

gentle

czarujący

charming

poczciwy

good-natured

gościnny

hospitable

punktualny

punctual

niefrasobliwy, wesoły easy-going,

light-hearted /

fun-loving

przyjacielski, towarzyski

outgoing /

open / extrovert

radosny, pogodny

cheerful /

good-natured

spontaniczny

spontaneous

roztargniony

absent-minded

dominujący

bossy

zapominalski

forgetful

tchórzliwy

cowardly

zarozumiały

conceited

ograniczony, nietolerancyjny

narrow-minded

uparty

stubborn / obstinate

samolubny

selfish

3.

Feelings and emotions

Listen and repeat the expressions used to describe how people feel in different

situations.

sfrustrowany

frustrated /

depressed

zdesperowany

desperate

nerwowy

nervous about

zirytowany

annoyed with sb /

annoyed about sth

zły

angry with sb /

angry about sth

smutny, przygnębiony upset about sth /

miserable

mający kogoś/czegoś dość

fed up with sb /

fed up with sth

rozczarowany

disappointed with

samotny

lonely

zmartwiony

worried about /

troubled

wyczerpany

exhausted

zmieszany

confused

zaniepokojony

anxious about

przestraszony

frightened of /

scared of /

terrified of

pod wrażeniem

impressed with

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zdumiony

amazed at /

amazed by /

astonished at /

astonished by

zafascynowany

fascinated with /

fascinated by

podekscytowany

excited about /

thrilled with

szalony, zwariowany mad about sth
poruszony, wzruszony moved by /

touched by

przytłoczony

overwhelmed by

4.

Emotions

Learn how to form nouns derived from adjectives describing people’s personalities and
emotions. Listen and repeat.

angry

anger

depressed

depression

sympathetic

sympathy

fearful

fear

free

freedom

enthusiastic

enthusiasm

fascinated

fascination

joyful

joy

amazed

amazement

astonished

astonishment

sad / miserable

sadness / misery

nervous

nervousness

lonely

loneliness

kind

kindness

respectful

respect

hesitant

hesitation

5.

Emotions

Now finish the sentences with an appropriate noun describing the emotions in the
following situations.

-

If someone is fascinated with a new invention, they feel a great…

-

…

-

fascination

-

Any time she felt sympathetic towards others’ problems she was accused of too
much…

-

…

-

sympathy

-

If someone is depressed after some personal misfortune, they suffer from…

-

….

-

depression

-

As the President gave a speech, the crowd stood in respectful silence, showing
their…

-

…

-

respect

-

We were all so astonished by the surprising news that we stared at the TV in…

-

…

-

astonishment

-

The miserable living conditions in our old flat made our existence a real…

-

…

-

misery

-

He wasn’t hesitant about saving a drowning child and jumped into the cold water
without a moment’s…

-

…

-

hesitation

-

She has been desperately lonely after her husband’s death and suffered from…

-

…

-

loneliness

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Lesson 3

Health

1.

Illnesses and health problems
Repeat the expressions.

cierpieć na

to suffer from

choroba

a disease

uleczalna / nieuleczalna

curable / incurable

choroba zakaźna

infectious disease

ś

miertelna

fatal disease

wyzdrowieć

to recover from

przeziębienie

a cold

grypa

influenza / flu

zapalenie płuc

pneumonia

zatrucie pokarmowe food poisoning
choroba serca

heart failure

zawał

a heart attack

rak

cancer

załamanie nerwowe a nervous

breakdown

depresja

depression

reumatyzm

rheumatism

alergia

allergy

astma

asthma

migrena

migraine

złamana ręka / noga a broken arm /

a broken leg

oparzenie

a burn / a scald

oparzenie na słońcu sunburn
skaleczenie

a cut

2.

Symptoms
Repeat the sentences describing what symptoms people feel during an illness.

I have a headache.
I've got a fever / a temperature.
I’ve got a runny nose.
I'm sneezing.
I've got a sore throat.
I've got a cough.
I’ve got a rash.
I feel sick.
I vomited.

I'm losing weight.
I have very high blood pressure.
I lost consciousness.
I've lost my appetite.
I've got difficulties in breathing.
I've got chest pains.
I've got painful joints.
I’ve got a pain in my back.
I feel anxious.

3.

Being ill
Talk about the symptoms of illnesses in the following situations.

-

You’ve got food poisoning.

-

…

I feel sick and I vomited several

times.

-

Your friend has got flu.

-

…

He’s got a fever. He’s got a sore

throat and a cough.

-

Your mother suffers from
migraine.

-

…

She has a headache. She feels sick.

-

Young children are sometimes
allergic to cats.

-

…

They’ve got runny noses and they

are sneezing.

-

Your neighbour often suffers
from depression.

-

…

She feels anxious.

-

Old people frequently suffer from
heart failure.

-

…

They have very high blood pressure.

They've got chest pains.

-

Your colleague has got asthma.

-

…

He's got difficulties with breathing.

-

Your workmate suffers from lung
cancer.

-

…

He’s losing weight.

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4.

A visit to a doctor
Repeat the expressions.

zbadać

to examine

zmierzyć temperaturę

to take a temperature

zmierzyć puls

to take a pulse

zmierzyć ciśnienie

to take a blood pressure

osłuchać

to listen to someone’s chest

przepisać lekarstwa

to prescribe medicines

zaszczepić przeciwko chorobie

to vaccinate someone against a disease

prześwietlić ramię

to X-ray someone’s arm

operować kogoś

to operate on someone

założyć gips na nogę

to put a leg in plaster

założyć bandaż

to put a bandage on

wziąć środek przeciwbólowy

to take a painkiller

wziąć antybiotyk

to get an antibiotic

posmarować maścią

to put some ointment on

5.

Treatment
Talk about the usual treatment in the following situations.

-

You’ve got pneumonia.

-

...

I take an antibiotic.

-

You’ve got a broken arm.

-

…

The nurse X-rays it and the doctor

puts it in plaster.

-

You’ve got flu.

-

…

The doctor listens to my chest and

prescribes medicine.

-

You’ve got a terrible headache.

-

…

I take a painkiller.

-

You’ve got heart failure.

-

…

The doctor takes my pulse and blood

pressure, then prescribes some

medicines.

-

You go away to a tropical island
and you need a vaccination.

-

…

A nurse vaccinates me against

infectious diseases.

-

You’ve got lung cancer and you
need an operation.

-

…

A surgeon operates on me in

hospital.

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PART II

Work & Career

Lesson 4

Career prospects

1. Looking for a job

Repeat the expressions.

dokumenty

documents

złożyć podanie o pracę

to apply for a job

wypełnić formularz to fill in a form
formularz podania o pracę

an application form

ż

yciorys

a CV /

a curriculum vitae

załączyć życiorys

to enclose a CV

referencje

references

wykształcenie

education /

qualifications

doświadczenie

experience

zainteresowania

interests

rozmowa kwalifikacyjna

an interview

warunki pracy

employmemnt

conditions

godziny pracy

working hours

ubezpieczenie

insurance

pensja miesięczna

a salary

tygodniówka

wages

stawka za godzinę

an hourly rate

pensja początkowa

a starting salary

pensja podstawowa a basic salary
premia

bonus

zapłata za pracę jednorazową

a payment

podwyżka

a pay rise

dostać podwyżkę

to get a pay rise

2.

A job interview
Repeat the typical questions from a job interview.

Why do you want this job?
What are your qualifications?
Do you have any experience?
What do you think you are good at?
What languages do you speak?
What are your salary requirements?
What do you expect?
What’s the basic salary?
Are there any bonuses?
Do I have any insurance?
What are the working hours?
How much holiday do I have?

3.

Forms of employment
Repeat the expressions.

zatrudnić

to employ / to hire

pracodawca

an employer

pracownik

an employee

praca na cały etat

a full-time job

praca na pół etatu

a part-time job

praca stała

a permanent job

praca tymczasowa

a temporary job

praca fizyczna

physical /

manual work

praca sezonowa

seasonal work

samozatrudniony

self-employed

kariera

career

praca dobrze płatna a well-paid job
zawód, zajęcie

an occupation

pracować dla...

to work for...

pracować w domu

to work from home

zarabiać na życie jako...

to earn a living as...

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4.

Out of work
Repeat the expressions.

stracić pracę

to lose a job

wyrzucić z pracy

to give sb the sack / to fire / to dismiss

zwolnić kogoś

make sb redundant

bezrobotny

unemployed / out of work

być na zasiłku

to be on the dole / to get unemployment benefit

strajkować

to go on strike

rzucić pracę

to give up work

zrezygnować

to resign

przedłożyć rezygnację

to hand in your resignation

przejść na emeryturę

to retire

emerytura

retirement / pension

zrobić przerwę od pracy

to have a break from work

5.

Employment conditions
Answer the questions about people’s situations at work.

-

If someone is earning money from their own business what is their employment
status?

-

…

-

They are self-employed.

-

What kind of job do students get on farms during holidays?

-

…

-

They get seasonal work.

-

What job has he finally got after a lot of part-time jobs?

-

…

-

He has got a full-time job.

-

Where do the people work if they don’t leave home to work?

-

…

-

They work from home.

-

If the company suffers from a difficult economic situation what do they do with the
employees?

-

…

-

They make the employees redundant.

-

What money do the unemployed people get?

-

…

-

They get unemployment benefit.

-

If the workers are not satisfied with the employment conditions, what may they
do?

-

…

-

They may go on strike.

-

If someone finds a better job what does he hand in to an employer?

-

…

-

He hands in his resignation.

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Lesson 5

In business

1.

Business organisation
Listen and repeat the expressions.

firma

a company / business

firma międzynarodowa

a multinational

prowadzić firmę

to run a business

zarządzać

to manage / to head

kierownictwo

management

siedziba główna

headquarters / the head office

pion

a division

departament

a department

filia regionalna

a regional branch

spółka zależna

a subsidiary

fabryka

a factory

zlokalizowany

based in … / located in…

lokalizacja

a location

liczba osób zatrudnionych

a number of employees

2.

Positions in a company
Repeat the words describing different positions in a company.

prezes

President / Chairman of the Board / Chief Executive Officer

wice-prezes

Deputy or Vice-President / Deputy or Vice-Chairman

zarząd

the Board

dyrektor zarządzający

a managing director / head

dyrektor

a director

zastępca

a deputy director

kierownik, specjalista

a senior manager

manager

a manager

doradca

an executive manager

asystent

an assistant

personel

staff

zespół

a team

pracownik

a worker

3.

Company activities
Listen and repeat the expressions. Then repeat the sentences describing the tasks of
different departments in a company.

zatrudniać pracowników

to recruit employees

The Personnel Department recruits

new employees.

wypłacać wynagrodzenie

to pay the staff

The Wages and Salaries Department

pays the staff.

kursy

training courses

The Training Department organises

training courses for the employees.

produkować

to manufacture / to produce

The Production Department

manufactures the products.

sprawdzać jakość

to check the quality

The Quality Department checks the

quality of products.

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wprowadzać produkt

to introduce a product

The Marketing Department

introduces a new product on the

market.

sprzedawać

to sell

The Sales Department sells the

products.

prowadzić kampanię reklamową

to run an advertising campaign

The Advertising

Department runs advertising

campaigns.

zajmować się

to deal with

The Finance Department deals with

taxation and investment matters.

4.

Company fact file
Listen and repeat the expressions.

duży zakres produktów

a wide range

of products

produkty wysokiej jakości

high-quality

products

zaawansowana technologia advanced

technology

konkurencyjne ceny competitive prices
rynki zbytu

markets

zdobywać nowe rynki to gain new markets
być liderem na rynku to be a market

leader

udziały w rynku

market shares

sprzedaż

sales

sprzedaż na rynku krajowym home sales
export

export sales

wyniki sprzedaży

sales figures

wzrastać

to increase /

to go up / to rise

maleć, spadać

to decrease / to go

down / to fall

obrót

turnover

przychód

income

zysk

profit

podatki

taxes

inwestować pieniądze w...

to invest money in...

badania

research

rozwój

development

bieżące projekty

current projects

rozszerzać działalność

to expand activities

5.

Company presentation
Repeat the statements from the company presentation.

The company produces a wide range of products.
The products are of high quality.
The company sells products at very competitive prices.
They are gaining new markets.
The home sales have increased this year.
The cost of managing the company has fallen.
The financial results have been excellent.
The company uses the most advanced technology.
They invest money in research and development.
They have expanded their activities this year.
The company is planning to introduce new, enhanced products.

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Lesson 6

At work

1. Everyday responsibilities

Repeat the expressions.

odpowiedzialność

responsibility / duties

być odpowiedzialnym

to be responsible for / to be in charge of

wykonywać pracę

to do a job

zadanie, projekt

a project

przejąć obowiązki

to take over from sb

zajmować się

to deal with sth

pracować samodzielnie

to work alone

pracować w grupie

to work in a group

praca zespołowa

teamwork

rywalizować

to team up with sb

współpracownik

a colleague / a workmate

pracować nadgodziny

to work / do overtime

być na dyżurze

to be on duty

być po dyżurze

to be off duty

mieć dzień wolny

to have a day off

iść na urlop

to take leave / to have a holiday

nosić mundur, uniform

to wear a uniform

2. Making appointments

Listen and repeat the expressions. Then repeat some possible sentences with the
expressions.

umówić się na spotkanie

to make an appointment

I’d like to make an

appointment.

zorganizować spotkanie

to arrange a meeting

Can we arrange a meeting?

pasować

to suit

What day would suit you?

pasować

to be fine

Monday’s fine.

być wolnym

to be free

Are you free on 14th?

być zajętym

to be busy / to be tied up

I’m afraid I’m busy then.

odpowiedni

convenient

Is 11 o’clock convenient?

ustalić inny termin

to fix another time

Could we fix another time?

przełożyć spotkanie

to reschedule a meeting

I’d like to reschedule the

meeting.

potwierdzić zmianę

to confirm the change

Can you confirm the change?

dać radę

to make it / to manage

I can’t make it then.

ustalać

to make arrangements

Let’s make some

arrangements.

3. Making arrangements

Take part in a conversation with a secretary. Follow the instructions and arrange a
meeting with the manager.

-

Anything I can do for you?

-

(Ask if you can arrange a meeting with the manager.) …

Can I arrange a meeting with the manager?

-

What day would suit you?

-

(Suggest Tuesday.) …

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How about Tuesday?

-

OK. He’s busy in the morning but you can meet him after lunch. Is 3 p.m.
convenient?

-

(Say you can’t make it then.) …

-

I can’t make it then, I’m afraid.

-

Well, hold on a minute…

-

(Ask if you could fix another time.) …

Could we fix another time?

-

Certainly, how about 5 p.m.?

-

(Say it suits you and thank the secretary.) …

5 suits me. Thank you very much.

-

You’re welcome. See you then.

4. Telephoning at work

Repeat the expressions.

Mówi pani Brown.

This is Ms Brown.

Czy mogę rozmawiać z dyrektorem?

Can I speak to the manager, please?

Kto dzwoni?

Who’s calling, please?

Łączę.

I’ll put you through.

Proszę mówić.

Go ahead.

Numer wewnętrzny 114.

Extension 114.

Proszę poczekać.

Hang on, please. / Hold on, please.

Linia jest zajęta.

The line’s busy.

Zaraz go poproszę.

I’ll just get him.

Przy telefonie.

Speaking.

Obawiam się, że nie jest osiągalny w tej chwili.

I’m afraid he isn’t available at the

moment.

Nie ma go.

He’s not in.

Nie ma jej w biurze.

She isn’t in the office now.

Rozmawia przez drugi telefon.

She’s on the other line.

Czy mam coś przekazać?

Can I take a message?

Oddzwonię później.

I’ll ring back later.

Czy mogę zostawić wiadomość?

Can I leave a message?

Proszę poczekać. Wezmę pióro.

Hold on. I’ll get a pen.

Czy może pani przekazać jej wiadomość? Could you give her a message?

5. Meeting people at work

Repeat the expressions frequently used in discussions.

Musimy to przedyskutować…

We need to discuss…

Myślę, że powinniśmy...

I think we should...

Myślę, że nie powinniśmy...

I don’t think we should...

Co sądzisz na ten temat?

How do you feel about this?

Jakie masz zdanie na ten temat?

Any views on this?

Co o tym myślisz?

What do you think about this?

Myślę, że...

I think…

Nie sądzę, że...

I don’t think…

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Wydaje mi się, że...

It seems to me that...

Wierzę, że….

I believe that…

Moim zdaniem...

In my opinion...

Z jednej strony...

On the one hand...

...ale z drugiej strony...

...but on the other hand...

Tak, zgadzam się.

Yes, I agree.

Całkowicie się zgadzam

I agree entirely.

Zgadzam się do pewnego stopnia...

I agree to some extent.

Obawiam się, że nie mogę się z tobą zgodzić.

I’m afraid I can’t agree with you.

Rozumiem, o co ci chodzi, ale…

I see your point, but...

Rozumiem, co masz na myśli, ale…

I see what you mean, but...

Nie mogę się z tobą / z tym zgodzić.

I can’t agree with you. / I can’t agree with that.

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PART III NATURE

Lesson 7

The Environment

1.

Landscapes
Repeat the names of different landscapes with the appropriate prepositions

nad morzem

at the seaside

wzdłuż brzegu

along the coast

na plaży

on the beach

w górach

in the mountains

w górę / w dół wzgórza

up / down a hill

na szczycie

on a peak

w dolinie

in a valley

w lesie

in a forest

wzdłuż ścieżki

along a path

nad jeziorem

by a lake

w strumyku

in a stream

nad brzegiem rzeki

on a river bank

na pustyni

in a desert

2.

Pollution and damage to the environment
Repeat the expressions

zanieczyszczenie powietrza

air pollution

zanieczyszczenie wody

water pollution

kwaśny deszcz

acid rain

wyciek ropy

oil spill

emitowanie gazów

emission of gases

spaliny

exhaust fumes

smog

smog

globalne ocieplenie

global warming

efekt cieplarniany

greenhouse effect

dziury w powłoce ozonowej

holes in the ozone layer

składowanie śmieci

waste and rubbish disposal

odpady radioaktywne

nuclear waste

wycinanie lasów

deforestation

zanieczyszczać, skażać

to contaminate

niszczenie dzikiej przyrody

wildlife destruction

gatunki zagrożone

endangered species

wyginąć

to become extinct

niszczenie naturalnego środowiska destroying the natural habitat
polowanie na zwierzęta

hunting animals

3.

Environmental problems
Repeat the sentences describing the environment problems.

The air is polluted by gases emitted into the atmosphere.
Factories and cars release poisonous chemicals into the air.
The acid rain contaminates land and crops.
The average temperatures on Earth are rising.
The climate on earth is getting warmer.
The ice in cold regions is melting faster.
The continents may be gradually covered by the oceans and seas.
People are producing more and more rubbish.
Nuclear waste can contaminate land, water and air.

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Forests are disappearing as trees are burnt or cut down.
As a result of the destruction of forests there is less oxygen.
The emission of carbon dioxide is getting greater.
There are many endangered species which are becoming extinct.

4.

Green living
Repeat the expressions

energooszczędny

energy-saving

energia słoneczna

solar energy

energia wodna

water power

sortowanie śmieci

sorting out rubbish

utylizacja

recycling

przetworzony papier / plastik

recycled paper / plastic

zwrotne opakowania

returnable packages

benzyna bezołowiowa

unleaded petrol

organiczny

organic

przyjazny dla powłoki ozonowej

ozone-friendly

produkty ekologiczne

ecological products

ponownie wykorzystywać

to re-use

5.

Solving environmental problems
Repeat the sentences describing the ways of improving the situation of the environment.

The emission of gases should be controlled.
Stricter norms should be imposed on industry and car engines.
People should use ecological sources of energy, e.g. solar energy.
Production of waste should be limited.
We should encourage recycling.
Glass, paper and plastic can be recycled.
People should use reusable containers.
Organic waste can be used in agriculture.
Hunting should be strictly controlled.
People should replace fur coats with artificial furs.
People should use fewer wooden things.
The media should inform people about environmental problems.
The schools should teach children how to protect the environment.

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Lesson 8

Climate

1.

Weather conditions
Repeat the expressions

słoneczna pogoda

sunny weather

niestabilna pogoda

unsettled weather

gorąco, upalnie

hot / boiling

zimno

cold / chilly

lodowato

freezing /

freezing cold

mroźno

frosty

wilgotno

humid

sucho

dry

przelotny deszcz

shower

słaby deszcz

light rain

silny deszcz

heavy rain

ulewa

downpour

opady deszczu

rainfall

opady śniegu

snowfall

burza

storm

grzmot

thunder

błyskawica

lightning

wiać (o wietrze)

to blow

wietrznie

windy

huragan, wichura

hurricane

bryza, wietrzyk

breeze

mgła

fog / mist

ś

nieg

snow

pochmurno

cloudy

bezchmurne niebo

blue sky /

clear sky

Przejaśnia się

It’s clearing up.

Zanosi się na deszcz. It looks like rain.
ś

rednia temperatura average

temperature

powyżej / poniżej zera

above / below zero

2.

Weather nouns and adjectives
Listen and repeat typical nouns and adjectives describing weather conditions.

sun

sunny

cloud

cloudy

snow

snowy

rain

rainy

storm

stormy

shower

showery

fog

foggy

mist

misty

heat

hot

chill

chilly

ice

icy

frost

frosty

3.

The climate of England
Listen and repeat the sentences describing the weather conditions in England.

England has a moderate climate and plentiful rainfall.
It’s quite rainy, especially in autumn and winter.
In spring and summer, it is quite showery.
The air is often humid.
The seasons are quite variable in temperature.
In summer the average temperature is about 15 degrees Celsius.
In winter the temperature varies from 4 to 7 degrees Celsius.
It rarely falls below -5 °C.
The prevailing wind blows from the southwest.
It is driest in the east and warmest in the south.
Snowfall can occur in winter and early spring.

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4.

The weather in your country.
Answer the questions about the typical weather conditions in your country.

-

Is it rainy in autumn and winter?

-

…

-

It’s rainy in autumn but it snows a lot in winter, especially in the mountains.

-

Is the air often humid or dry?

-

…

-

It’s quite humid at the seaside, and dry in the rest of the country.

-

What are the average temperatures in summer?

-

…

-

In summer the average temperature is 20 degrees Celsius.

-

Which part of the country is the warmest in summer?

-

…

-

In summer the south and the east are the warmest regions of the country.

-

Do the temperatures fall below zero in winter?

-

…

-

Yes, very often.

-

Where does the wind blow from?

-

…

-

It usually blows from the west or north-west.

5.

The weather forecast
Listen and repeat the sentences from the weather forecast.

Here is the weather forecast for the next twenty-four hours.
It’ll be mainly dry and sunny, but quite cold.
The temperatures will be around six or seven degrees Celsius.
It should stay dry all day, but there’ll be quite a wind.
In the west of the country you can expect some rain in the morning.
And the temperature will be lower than yesterday.
The cold front moves in over the Atlantic.
So over much of the north it will be cloudy and windy at night.

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Lesson 9

Natural disasters

1.

Disasters
Listen and repeat the expressions.

trzęsienie ziemi

an earthquake

powódź

a flood

pożar

a fire

huragan

a hurricane

wybuch wulkanu

a volcanic eruption

susza

a drought

lawina

an avalanche

2.

Causes of disasters
Listen and repeat the expressions.

przedłużające się deszcze

long-lasting rain

ulewne deszcze

excessive rain

topiący się śnieg

melting snow

ruchy tektoniczne wewnątrz ziemi

tectonic movements inside the earth

piorun

lightning

brak opadów

lack of rain

różnice ciśnień

differences of air pressure

wzrost temperatury wewnątrz wulkanu

increased temperature inside the volcano

ciśnienie lawy wewnątrz wulkanu

pressure of lava inside the volcano

podpalenie

arson

błędy ludzkie

human mistakes

3.

Consequences of disasters
Listen and repeat the expressions. Then repeat the sentences.

być w niebezpieczeństwie

to be in danger

People panic as their lives are in danger.

ofiary

casualties

There are plenty of casualties.

ranni

injured people

There are many injured people.

uwięzić pod gruzami

to trap under debris People are trapped under debris.

zawalić się

to collapse

A lot of buildings collapsed.

uszkodzić

to damage

Public transport is damaged.

odciąć

to cut off

Gas and electricity are cut off.

brak

a shortage

There is a shortage of water.

epidemia

an epidemic

There is a danger of an epidemic.

zarazić

to infect

People and animals can be infected.

niszczyć

to destroy

Fields and villages are destroyed.

własność

property

People lose homes and property.

straty

losses

There are losses in agriculture.

4.

Rescue actions
Listen and repeat the expressions. Then repeat the sentences about the actions provided.

ewakuować

to evacuate

The people and animals were evacuated by

the army.

tymczasowe schronienie

a temporary shelter Temporary shelters were built.

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sprowadzić

to bring

The food and water were brought from

other areas.

ekipa ratunkowa

a rescue team

The rescue teams helped the injured.

dostarczyć

to provide

Some necessary medicines were provided

by the international organisations.

dostępna

accessible

Accessible medical help was organised in

the temporary hospitals.

ugasić pożar

to put out fire

The fire brigade put out the fire as soon as

possible.

rozszerzać się

to spread

They prevented the fire from spreading.

ukryć

to hide

The people hid in their basements and other

safe places.

oszacować

to estimate

The government estimated the number of

casualties.

5.

The rescue action after an earthquake.
Answer the questions.

-

Who evacuated the people?

-

…

-

They were evacuated by the Army.

-

What was built for the refugees?

-

…

-

They built temporary shelters.

-

Where were the food and water brought from?

-

…

-

They were brought from other areas.

-

Where was the medical help organised?

-

…

-

It was organised in the temporary hospitals.

-

What did the international organisations provide?

-

…

-

They provided some necessary medicines.

-

Who helped the injured?

-

…

-

The rescue teams helped the injured.

-

Where did some people hide?

-

…

-

The people hid in their basements and other safe places.

-

What did the government estimate?

-

…

-

The government estimated the number of casualties.

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PART IV PUBLIC LIFE

Lesson 10

Politics and the economy

1.

State & society
Listen and repeat the expressions.

państwo

the state / the country

naród

the people / the nation

ojczyzna

a home country

granica

a border / frontier

hymn narodowy a national anthem
flaga narodowa a national flag
liczba ludności

a population

mieszkaniec

an inhabitant

społeczeństwo

a society

system polityczny a political system

demokracja

democracy

republika

republic

monarchia

monarchy

niepodległość

independence

ambasada

an embassy

ambasador

an ambassador

konsulat

a consulate

konsul

a consul

dyplomata

a diplomat

2.

Authorities
Listen and repeat the expressions.

władze

the authorities

wybory

election

głosować

to vote

konstytucja

the constitution

parlament

the Parliament

stanowić prawo

to make law

uchwalać ustawy

to pass laws

rozporządzenia

directives

głowa państwa

the head of state

prezydent

the President

rząd

the Cabinet /

a government

tworzyć rząd

to form a

government

rządzić

to govern / to rule

Premier

the Prime Minister

Rada Ministrów

the Council of

Ministers

koalicja

coalition

opozycja

opposition

władze lokalne

local authorities

burmistrz

the Mayor

rada miejska

The Town Council

partia polityczna

political party

konserwatywna

conservative

prawicowa

right-wing

lewicowa

left-wing

liberalna

liberal

republikanin

republican

członek partii

a party member

lider

a leader

polityk

a politician

koronacja

coronation

osobistość

a celebrity

przewodniczący

a chairman

3.

The political system in Poland
Listen and repeat the sentences.

Poland is a parliamentary republic.
People vote in an election to choose Members of Parliament.
The elections to Parliament take place every four years.
The members of Parliament are elected by citizens over 18 years of age.
The Sejm and the Senate are the two chambers of Parliament.
Parliament makes law.
The Sejm votes on laws and establishes directives for the activities of the state.

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The Senate is a representative body.
The presidential election is held every five years.
The President is the most senior representative of the Polish State.
The winning political party usually forms a coalition to form the Cabinet.
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President.
The Prime Minister states the politics of the government in his expose.
The Opposition plays an important role in politics.
They control the Cabinet to make sure their actions are not against the law.

4.

The economy
Listen and repeat the expressions.

system ekonomiczny economic system
waluta

a currency

budżet

a budget

system podatkowy

tax system

inflacja

inflation

stopa inflacji

a rate of inflation

finanse

finances

handel zagraniczny foreign trade
import / export

import / export

przemysł

industry

przemysł ciężki

heavy industry

górnictwo

mining

rolnictwo

agriculture

opieka zdrowotna

health care

wojsko

army

policja

police

służby ratunkowe

emergency services

5.

Economic report
Listen and repeat the sentences from the report on the performance of the UK economy
in the last few years.

The UK has the second largest economy in Europe.
It is a member of the European Union and the G8 Group.
Inflation and unemployment remain relatively low.
The rate of inflation was 2.3% in 2006.
Unemployment reached 5.6%.
The main industries are transport equipment and electronics.
The manufacturing industry accounted for 16% of national output.
Agriculture is highly mechanised, producing about 60% of food needs.
The service sector is the dominant sector of the UK economy.
46% of the labour force was employed in the service sector in 2004.
Imports are growing at a faster rate than exports.
The USA remains the UK’s most important economic partner.
Its share in the total value of UK exports was 15% in 2004.
It amounted to 8.7% in imports.

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Lesson 11

Science and technology

1.

New inventions and discoveries
Listen and repeat the expressions

wynalazek

an invention

wynaleźć

to invent

opatentować wynalazek

to patent an

invention

odkrycie

a discovery

odkryć

to discover

rozwój

a development

rozwijać

to develop

polepszenie

an improvement

polepszyć

to improve

osiągnięcie

an achievement

osiągnąć

to achieve

badania naukowe

research

prowadzić badania

to carry out / to do /

to conduct research

laboratorium

a laboratory

eksperyment

an experiment

przeprowadzić eksperyment
to carry out an experiment / to do an
experiment /to perform an experiment
dowiedzieć się

to find out

nauka

science

naukowy

scientific

teoria naukowa

scientific theory

rewolucjonizować

to revolutionise

wpływać

to influence

statystyka

statistics

dane statystyczne

statistical data

2.

Modern communications and computers
Listen and repeat the expressions

media

the media

fax

a fax

telefon

a phone

telefon komórkowy

a mobile

poczta głosowa

voice mail

Internet

the Internet

bezprzewodowy

wireless

podłączony do Internetu

wired

e-mail

an e-mail

komputer osobisty

a personal computer

monitor

a monitor

klawiatura

a keyboard

drukarka

a printer

laptop

a lap-top computer

dane

data

baza danych

database

twardy dysk

a hard disk

dyskietka

a floppy disk

napęd CD

CD drive

przenośny dysk

a pen drive

plik

a file

program komputerowy

a computer

program

informatyk

a programmer

technologia informatyczna

information

technology

pisać programy

to write computer

programs

projektować strony www

to design

websites

3.

Computer technology in everyday life
Listen and repeat the expressions

włączyć komputer

to start up / to power up a computer

otworzyć plik

to open a file / to open a document

wprowadzać informacje

to enter information

kopiować

to copy

wyciąć

to cut

wkleić

to paste

usunąć

to delete

przewijać stronę

to scroll up and down a page

szukać w Internecie

to surf the Internet

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ś

ciągnąć pliki, zdjęcia

to download files, photos

zainstalować program

to install a program

odinstalować

to uninstall

wysyłać wiadomości

to send messages

sprawdzać skrzynkę

to check your message box

otrzymywać wiadomości

to receive messages

wysłać e-mail na adres

to send an e-mail to an address

wysłać w załączniku

to send sth as an attachment

przechowywać informacje

to store

mieć dostęp do informacji

to access information

wydrukować

to print

robić obliczenia

to do calculations

wpisać formułę

to write a formula

edytować dokument

to edit a document

formatować dysk

to format a disk

„czatować”

to chat online

grać w gry komputerowe

to play computer games

„wypalić” płytę

to burn a CD / a DVD

zamknąć plik

to close a file

zapisać dane

to save your work

zamknąć komputer

to shut down a computer

wymienić pojemnik z tuszem to replace a cartridge
naprawić

to fix / to repair / to mend

4.

Requests
Listen and repeat the expressions

Can you help me download the program?
Can you give me some advice how to do calculations in this program?
Could we carry out the experiment?
Will you help me use my voice mail?
Can we format a disk together?
Do you think you could show me how to surf the Internet?
Do you think you could possibly fix my printer?
Would you mind sending me an e-mail?
Help me replace the cartridge, please.

5.

Instructions
Listen and repeat the expressions. Then repeat the sentences giving instructions how to
use a mobile.

uruchomić

to assemble To assemble your phone, first insert the SIM card.

włożyć

to insert

Then insert and charge the battery.

podłączyć

to connect

Connect the charger to the phone.

ładować

to charge

Allow 2 hours for the battery to charge.

uaktywnić

to activate

To activate the services in your phone, enter the PIN.

przytrzymać

to hold

To turn the phone on and off, press and hold the “start”

button.

wybrać

to select

At first set-up, select the language for phone menus.

wprowadzić

to enter

To make a call, enter the phone number and press “Call”

wcisnąć

to press

Press “End call” to end the call.

odebrać telefon

to answer

To answer a call, open the phone.

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Lesson 12

Crime

1.

Crimes and criminals
Listen and repeat the expressions

kradzież / złodziej

theft / a thief

kradzież w sklepie / złodziej sklepowy

shoplifting / a shoplifter

kradzież kieszonkowa / kieszonkowiec

pickpocketing / a pickpocket

napad uliczny / rabuś

mugging / a mugger

kradzież z włamaniem / włamywacz

burglary / a burglar

napad / złodziej

robbery / a robber

morderstwo / morderca

murder / a murderer

porwanie samolotu / porywacz

hijack / a hijacker

porwanie / porywacz

kidnapping / a kidnapper

gwałt / gwałciciel

rape / a rapist

podpalenie / podpalacz

arson / an arsonist

przemyt / przemytnik

smuggling / a smuggler

handel narkotykami / handlarz narkotyków drug trafficking / drug dealing //

a drug dealer

szantaż / szantażysta

blackmail / blackmailer

oszustwo / oszust

fraud / a fraudster

wandalizm / wandal

vandalism / a vandal

przekroczenie prędkości

speeding

2.

Breaking the law
Listen and repeat the expressions

złamać prawo

to break the law

popełnić przestępstwo

to commit a crime

kraść

to steal

kraść w sklepie

to shoplift

napaść i obrabować to mug
włamać się do…

to burgle

zamordować

to murder / to kill

porwać samolot

to hijack a plane

porwać

to kidnap

zgwałcić

to rape

szmuglować

to smuggle

sprzedawać narkotyki to sell drugs
przekroczyć prędkość to speed
niszczyć

to smash

być uzbrojonym w bombę

to be armed

with a bomb

nosić maskę

to wear a mask

przekupić

to bribe

3.

Investigation
Listen and repeat the expressions

wezwać policję

to call the police

prowadzić śledztwo

to investigate

przesłuchiwać świadka

to question a witness

znaleźć dowody/zebrać dowody

to find evidence / to gather evidence

odciski palców

fingerprints

narzędzie zbrodni

murder weapon

złapać przestępcę

to catch a criminal

podejrzewać

to suspect

aresztować podejrzanego

to arrest a suspect

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oskarżyć

to accuse sb of a crime / charge sb with a crime

zwolnić podejrzanego

to release a suspect

uciec

to escape

uniknąć kary

to get away

4.

Punishment
Listen and repeat the expressions

podać kogoś do sądu

to take someone to court

pozwać

to sue someone

sąd

a court of law

sądzić oskarżonego

to try an accused

sędzia

a judge

ława przysięgłych

a jury

adwokat

a barrister /a lawyer

prokurator

a prosecutor

proces

a trial

wyrok

a sentence

wydać wyrok

to pass a sentence

uznać kogoś za winnego/niewinnego to find sb guilty / innocent
skazać kogoś na…

to sentence sb to…

kara więzienia

imprisonment

kara dożywocia

life imprisonment

kara śmierci

capital punishment

wysłać kogoś do więzienia

to send sb to prison

ukarać mandatem / grzywną

to fine sb

zwolnić kogoś za kaucją

to release sb on bail

5.

Crime description
Listen and repeat the sentences.

Charles Chang was suspected for months.
When the police gathered some evidence against him he was arrested.
He was questioned and his fingerprints were taken.
He was accused of several burglaries in the area.
He was tried for the crime. / He was sent for trial.
The jury found him guilty.
He was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
He didn’t get away with the crime.

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PART V

SOCIAL LIFE

Lesson 13

Entertainment

1.

Art
Repeat the expressions

sztuki piękne

fine arts

dzieło sztuki

a piece of art /

a work of art

arcydzieło

a masterpiece

galeria sztuki

art gallery

wystawa

an exhibition

eksponat

an exhibit

pracownia artysty

an art studio

profesjonalista

a professional

amator

an amateur

malarstwo

painting

rzeźba

sculpture

grafika

graphics

fotografia

photography

portret

a portrait

pejzaż

a landscape

rysunek

a drawing

szkic

a sketch

projekt

a design

2.

Literature, theatre and film
Repeat the expressions

literatura piękna, beletrystyka

fiction

literatura faktu

non-fiction

powieść

a novel

opowiadanie

a story

poezja

poetry

wiersz

a poem

biografia

a biography

dramat

a drama

akcja, wątek

a plot

bohater / postać literacka

a character

krytyka literacka

literary criticism

bestseller

a bestseller

recenzja

a review

dramaturg

a playwright

sztuka teatralna

a play

musical

a musical

przedstawienie, spektakl

a performance /

a show

przerwa w sztuce

an interval

widownia

an audience

grać w filmie

to act / to play /

to star / to feature in

a film

adaptacja

an adaptation

film oparty na

a film based on…

scenariusz

a screenplay

reżyser

a director

obsada

a cast

postać wiodąca

a main / leading role

osadzić akcję

to set

ś

cieżka dżwiękowa

a soundtrack

efekty specjalne

special effects

kaskader

a stuntman

3.

Music
Repeat the expressions

muzyka klasyczna

classical music

muzyka współczesna modern music
komponować

to compose

kompozytor

a composer

sala koncertowa

a concert hall

orkiestra

an orchestra

dyrygować

to conduct

opera

opera

balet

ballet

autor piosenek

a songwriter

tekst piosenki

lyrics

zespół muzyczny

a band / a group of

musicians

nagrać album

to record an album

wydać singiel

to release a single

lista przebojów

the charts

dać koncert

to give a concert

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wziąć udział w festiwalu

to take part

in a festival

wygrać

to win

4.

Expressing preferences
Repeat the expressions.

bawić się

to entertain / to enjoy

interesować się

to be interested in…

lubić

to be keen on…/ to enjoy

woleć

to prefer

być fanem

to be a fan of

nie móc znieść

can’t stand

zniechęcać

to put off

ulubiony

favourite

jest warte...

it’s worth...

sądzić o…

to feel about… / to speak one’s mind

nie ma sensu

there’s no point in…

szczerze mówiąc

frankly speaking

w zasadzie

as a matter of fact

5.

Asking for and giving opinions
Answer the questions and give your opinion about different forms of entertainment?

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Do you enjoy going to the theatre?

-

…

-

Not, really. As a matter of fact, I prefer the cinema.

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Are you interested in classical music?

-

…

-

Yes, Mozart is my favourite.

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How do you feel about jazz?

-

…

-

I enjoy it very much.

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Do you think ballet is worth seeing?

-

…

-

It depends. Frankly speaking, I can’t stand it.

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What is your favourite piece of poetry?

-

…

-

I don’t have a favourite but I’m keen on Eliot’s poetry.

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What’s your opinion on action films?

-

…

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I don’t like them very much. Too many special effects put me off.

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Lesson 14

Socialising

1.

Social relations
Repeat the expressions

być z kimś w dobrych stosunkach

to get on well with someone

polubić kogoś

to take to someone

okazywać szacunek

to respect / to look up to someone

uważać za wzór

to regard sb as a role-model

traktować z pogardą

to despise / to look down on someone

wspierać

to support

ufać

to trust

polegać na kimś

to rely on

liczyć na kogoś

to count on someone

wątpić w kogoś

to doubt someone

rozczarować

to disappoint / to let sb down

przyjaźnić się

to make friends with someone

podziwiać

to admire

być zauroczonym, zafascynowanym kims

to be fascinated by

zazdrościć

to envy

mieć zastrzeżenia do kogoś

to have reservations about sb

być z kimś w konflikcie

to be in conflict with sb

2.

Ways of communicating
Repeat the expressions

porozumiewać się

to communicate

skontaktować się

to get hold of /

to get in touch

być w kontakcie

to keep in touch

zamienić z kim słowo

to have a word with

ogłosić

to announce

zakładać

to assume

potwierdzić

to confirm

przeszkodzić

to interrupt

wspomnieć

to bring up

mówić prawdę

to tell the truth

kłamać

to tell lies

fantazjować

to fantasise

przechwalać się

to boast

wyznać

to confess

błagać

to beg

kontynuować

to carry on

gwizdać

to whistle

wykrzyknąć

to exclaim

okazać złość lub zdziwienie marszcząc brwi

to frown

poklepać przyjaźnie to pat
lamentować

to moan

szlochać

to sob

nucić

to hum

3.

Arguing
Repeat the expressions

kłócić się

to argue / to have an

argument with

sprzeczać

to row /

to have a row

skarżyć się

to complain /

to make a complaint

obrazić kogoś

to insult sb

ź

le zrozumieć

to misunderstand

zmuszać kogoś do czegoś

to force sb to do sth

naciskać na kogoś, wywierać presję

to put pressure on

przeciwstawiać się

to contradict

twierdzić

to claim

nalegać

to insist

przypomnieć

to remind

zaprzeczyć

to deny

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grozić

to threaten

mieć śmiałość

to dare

odmówić

to refuse

domagać się

to demand

ostrzec

to warn

oskarżać

to accuse

przeszkadzać

to disturb

udawać

to pretend

doprowadzac kogoś do szału

to drive sb mad

zachowywać się stosownie do wieku

to act your age

zostawić kogoś w spokoju

to leave sb alone

4.

Solving problems
Repeat the expressions

zachęcić

to encourage

proponować

to suggest /

to recommend

obiecać

to promise /

to make a promise

poradzić

to advise

przeprosić

to apologise /

to say sorry

ż

ałować

to regret

wybaczyć

to forgive

przekonać

to persuade

zaakceptować

to accept

zgodzić się

to agree

przekonać

to convince

przyznać

to admit

rozważyć

to consider

zdecydować

to decide /

to make a decision /

to make up one’s

mind

wierzyć

to believe

rozwiązać problem

to sort out a

problem

znaleźć rozwiązanie to come up with a

solution

zdołać

to manage to do

pogodzić się

to make up with sb

5.

Complaining and dealing with complaints
Repeat the expressions

Mam problem z....

I’ve got a problem with...

Chciałbym złożyć zażalenie na…

I’d like to complain about…

Przykro mi to mówić, ale...

I’m sorry to say this but...

Przepraszam, że przeszkadzam, ale…

I’m sorry to trouble you but…

Bardzo przepraszam.

I’m very sorry. / I’m terribly sorry.

Proszę wybacz.

Please forgive me.

Nie chciałem tego zrobić.

I didn’t mean to do it.

To się więcej nie powtórzy.

It won’t happen again.

Wymienimy to.

We’ll replace it.

W porządku, nie martw się.

That’s all right, don’t worry.

Nic nie szkodzi

Never mind.

To nie twoja wina.

It’s not your fault.

Jak mogłeś to zrobić?

How could you do that?

Co zamierzasz z tym zrobić?

What are you going to do about it?

Poproszę o nowy egzemplarz.

Could I have a new one?

Chciałbym zwrot pieniędzy.

I’d like a refund.

Wolałbym zwrot pieniędzy.

I’d rather have my money back.

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Lesson 15

Leisure

1.

Meeting people
Repeat the expressions

wpaść do kogoś

to come round

czuć się jak u siebie to make yourself at

home

zaprosić

to invite

urządzić przyjęcie

to throw a party

powiedzieć kawał

to tell a joke

przyłączyć się

to join

być gotowym

to be ready

tęsknić

to long for

wziąć udział

to take part in

witać

to greet / to welcome

przedstawić

to introduce

uścisnąć dłonie

to shake hands

przenocować kogoś to put sb up for the

night

ś

więtować

to celebrate

czekać z niecierpliwością

to look forward to

2.

Travelling
Repeat the expressions

być w drodze

to be on one’s way

pytać / pokazać drogę to ask the way /

to show the way

zgubić się

to get lost

przyjechać

to arrive in a town /

to arrive at a place

autostrada

a motorway /

a highway

dodać gazu

to speed up

jechać z dużą prędkością

to go at high speed

zapiąć pasy

to fasten a seatbelt

ruch uliczny

traffic

korek

a traffic jam

utknąć w korku

to be held up in

traffic

godzina szczytu

rush hour

pojechać na skróty

to take a short cut

podwieźć kogoś

to give sb a lift

odebrać kogoś

to pick sb up

podrzucić kogoś

to drop sb

somewhere

benzyna się skończyła to run out of petrol
zatankować

to fill up

wyruszyć w podróż

to set off / to set out

on a journey

złapać samolot

to catch a plane

zrobić rezerwację

to make a

reservation

wycieczka zorganizowana

package holiday

plan wycieczki

itinerary

podróżować autostopem

to hitch-hike

wędrowiec

a hiker

wędrować

to wander

przybyć do miejsca przeznaczenia

to reach a

destination

3.

Shopping
Repeat the expressions

robić zakupy

to do the shopping / to go shopping

okazja

bargain

oferta specjalna

a special offer

po obniżonej cenie

reduced

obniżka

a discount / a reduction in

wyprzedaż

sale

na wyprzedaży

in the sale

za darmo, bezpłatny

free

płacić gotówką / kartą

to pay cash / to pay by credit card

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szukać czegoś

to look for sth

rozglądać się

to look around / to browse

przymierzyć

to try on

pasować, być w odpowiednim rozmiarze

to fit

odpowiadać, być do twarzy to suit
zwrócić coś

to bring / to take sth back

wymienić coś na coś

to exchange sth for sth / to replace

brakować

to miss

zwrot pieniędzy

a refund

4.

Asking for and giving permission
Repeat the typical expressions.

Czy mogę wyjść wcześniej?

Can I leave earlier?

Czy mógłbym skorzystać z komputera?

Could I use the computer?

Czy mogę otworzyć okno?

May I open the window?

Czy będzie w porządku, jeśli…?

Is it OK if...? / Is it all right if...?

Tak.

OK. / Yes, sure.

Tak, oczywiście.

Yes, of course.

Nie ma problemu.

No problem.

Obawiam się, że nie.

I’m afraid not.

Nie sądzę, że to dobry pomysł.

I don’t think that’s a good idea.

Wolałbym, żebyś tego nie robił.

I’d rather you didn’t.

Czy masz coś przeciwko, jeśli...?

Do you mind if….?

Nie.

Not at all. / Go ahead.

Czy masz coś przeciwko, jeśli zamknę okno?

Do you mind if I close the window?

Prawdę mówiąc, mam.

I

do, as a matter of fact.

Czy miałbyś coś przeciwko temu, gdybym nie zrobił tego dzisiaj?

Would you mind if I didn’t do it today?

Tak naprawdę, to miałbym.

Actually, I would.

5.

Offering help
Repeat the typical expressions.

Czy mogę ci pomóc z zakupami?

May I help you with the shopping?

Czy mam wysłać ten list za ciebie?

Shall I send the letter for you?

Pozwól, że to dla ciebie zrobię.

Let me do that for you.

Czy chciałbyś, żebym ci pomógł?

Would you like me to help you?

Zrobię to za ciebie.

I’ll do it for you.

Dziękuję.

Thank you very much. / Thanks a lot.

To bardzo miło z twojej strony.

That’s very kind of you.

Nie, dziękuję.

No thanks, it’s all right.

Dziękuję, nie trzeba.

That’s OK, thanks.

Dziękuję, ale dam radę.

No thanks, I’ll manage.

To miło z twojej strony, ale mogę zrobić to sam.

That’s kind of you, but I can do it myself.