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A set of beginner vocabulary cards for common speaking and listening verbs, with one clear meaning for each word and simple example sentences.

A1A210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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speak

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please speak slowly.
  2. I can speak in English.
  3. He can speak to the teacher.

talk

verb · 3 examples
  1. We talk after class.
  2. They talk at lunch.
  3. I want to talk with my friend.

listen

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please listen carefully.
  2. We listen to the teacher.
  3. I listen to music at night.

hear

verb · 3 examples
  1. I can hear the rain.
  2. Do you hear that song?
  3. She can hear his voice.

ask

verb · 3 examples
  1. I ask for help.
  2. Please ask me a question.
  3. They ask where the library is.

answer

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please answer the question.
  2. She can answer quickly.
  3. I answer with my name.

explain

verb · 3 examples
  1. Can you explain it again?
  2. She will explain the game.
  3. I explain my idea to him.

repeat

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please repeat the sentence.
  2. We repeat this word.
  3. He can repeat after me.

spell

verb · 3 examples
  1. How do you spell that name?
  2. Please spell it for me.
  3. She can spell her last name.

pronounce

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please pronounce my name.
  2. He can pronounce that word.
  3. I want to pronounce it well.

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