New vocabulary and expressions from class

Week 27/01/2016

An increase IN something

Less + uncountable noun   Fewer + countable noun

To overcome a barrier/problem/an obstacle/hurdle

To be damaging TO something – To be unhealthy FOR something

To impede PROGRESS

To keep something to a minimum

The (comparative adjective), + better

ON its own account – OF its own accord – IN its own way – IN its own terms

To suit somebody’s needs

WITH the aim of doing something

To correspond TO something – To match WITH something

She decided to do it on her own terms so that it suited her needs better.

I kept the volume to a minimum so that it wouldn’t impede my sister’s studying.

I am in advanced classes with the aim of passing the exam.

Smoking is really damaging to your lungs; if you want to overcome this problem, the less you smoke the better.

As there were fewer cars on the roads, there was an increase in pedestrians due to unhealthy fumes being kept to a minimum.

When it comes to painting, the quicker, the better, in the decorator’s opinion, he just does everything of his own accord.

Speaking:

“Let’s agree to disagree”

Where was I?

Back to my original point/question…

Graduating must be a great feeling

Synonyms of I agree = I see what you mean / That’s a good point you make / I see where you’re coming from / I like what you say

Enterprise (uncommon) – Business (better!)

Doomed = it will fail for sure