predict, = say what will happen in the future. I predict it will rain., to matter, = to be important. Spending time with my family matters to me., significance, = importance. There is no significance in my car's number plate., a concern, = a worry. I have a concern about my child., a struggle, = a difficulty. It's a struggle to get up in the morning., an attitude, = behaviour / mentality. You need a good attitude to learning if you want to improve., to hang out, = to spend time with. I like to hang out with my friends., to regret, = sorry for something you did. I regret buying my car, it's very bad., values, = what is important to you. There are 5 British values, the most important value is to show respect., prevent, = stop. The late bus prevented me from getting to class., possession, = things that belong to you. Please take your possessions when you leave the train., omit / omission, = not include. I omitted to tell my manager about my holiday., premises, = building / place. We use the Salvation Army premises for our classes, local authority, = local government. Our local authority is Westmorland & Furness council., equipment, = tools. A mechanic needs a lot of equipment to fix cars., environment, = area / water, air etc. I want to live in a safe environment, responsible, = look after. Parents are responsible for their children., resources, = what I use / need for my job. The teacher's resources include pens and whiteboards., throughout, = during. We speak English throughout the class., retain, = keep. We want to retain our jobs., punctual (noun; punctuality), = be on time. You must be punctual to class!, to oversee, = to manage. He oversees the shop, to stack, There is a stack of paper on the table., essential, = v important. Doing your homework is essential!, coast, = seaside. Barrow is on the coast., chaos (adjective: chaotic), = not organised. Big cities can be chaotic!, though, = but. I drink coffee, though only in the morning., competitive, = someone who wants to win. He is very competitive when we play games!, lively, = full of life. Manchester is a lively city., consist of, = includes. My cake consists of flour, eggs, milk & butter., primarily, = mostly / mainly. We are primarily learning words in English class., influence, = something that effects you. There are lots of French words which influence English., a tourist attraction, = a place to visit. The Dock museum is a good attraction in Barrow., passionate about, = love. I am passionate about football!, sculpture, = art. There is a sculpture of a football player by Barrow train station., thoroughly, = completely. I have thoroughly learnt these words :), casserole, = a stew. I eat casseroles in winter., to impress / impression, = to make a good opinion. Wearing a suit makes a good impression in an interview., appropriate, = correct / suitable. You should wear appropriate clothes to an interview., stock, = products. The shop has a lot of stock., to surround, = to go around. The sea surrounds Barrow., a zero hours contract, = no work, no pay, rate of pay, = amount of pay. My job offers a good rate of pay., a firm, = a company. I work for a firm in Lancaster., mature, = adult / sensible. My son is very mature for his age., to blame, = to say something is someone's fault. I blamed my neighbour for the broken gate., vital, = v important. It's vital that you learn new words!, to consider, = think about. I need to consider the job offer., posh (adjective), = expensive / high status. I went to a posh restaurant., to vote, = to chose / elect. Every 4 years we vote for a new MP., realistic, = looks real. Some photos are fake, but they are very realistic., to recognise, = know / understand. I didn't recognise my friend when he changed his hair., to spot, = see. Did you spot the new house?, subtle, = not obvious. I like wearing subtle make-up., source, = start / beginning of something. The source of the river is in the hills., a fine, = a charge. You pay a fine if you drive too fast., immediately, =now. I must go immediately., to make up your mind, = decide. I can't make up my mind if I should take the new job., to enclose, = put in the envelope. Please find my CV enclosed, latest, = newest. I've got the latest iPhone., available, = free. Are you available tomorrow?, a phrase, = a short sentence. I'm new lots of new phrases., especially, = particularly. It is especially cold today., common, = lots / many. English is a common language in the world., gradually, = step by step / slowly. I am gradually learning more words :), blog, = information on the internet. He wrote a new blog about his travels., patient (adj) patience (noun) patient (person), = good at waiting. I am very patient with my child. He has a lot of patience. The doctor speaks with the patient in hospital (the person who is sick)

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