Learning English

Session 2 - News Review

tangible
something real, that you can touch

embraced
welcomed with enthusiasm

record high
highest amount reached

turning the tables
changing from the weaker position to the stronger

Session 3 - Lingohack

mock-up
a realistic model of something yet to be built

social isolation
lack of contact with other people

daredevils
people who like to do dangerous things

Session 4 - The North Wind and the Sun: 10 uses of 'catch'

catching (B2)
touching; reflecting on

catch my breath (C1)
take a short rest

caught off guard (C2)
surprised

catches sight of (C1)
suddenly sees

catch hold of (B2)
grab; seize

catch his death  (C2)
develop a severe cold or chill

catch up (B2)
get up-to-date

catch up (B2) 
go faster to reach someone in front of you

catch (B1)
feel

caught out  (C1)
shown to have made a mistake

KEY

A1 = Beginner
A2 = Elementary
B1 = Lower Intermediate
B2 = Higher Intermediate
C1 = Towards Advanced
C2 = Advanced