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One Minute English - Intermediate Level - B1

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What language would you like to learn?

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Hello, my name is Juan Cruz. I'm from Argentina. My question is, what language would you like to learn?

Well, I would like to learn Italian. I'm currently starting to learn the language because my family is Italian descent, which is very common in Argentina. And I think learning this language would help me reconnect and understand where I'm from, and I would love to one day be able to go back to Italy knowing the language and being able to connect and communicate with people there.

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How to Practice Vocabulary

  • Review the vocabulary.
  • Complete the blanks below with correct words.
  • Check your answers. Correct any wrong answers!

descent

Meaning: Family background or origin.

Examples:

  1. She is of Spanish descent.
  2. Many people in Argentina are of Italian descent.

reconnect

Meaning: To join again or feel close again.

Examples:

  1. I want to reconnect with my old friends.
  2. Learning Italian helps him reconnect with his roots.

connect

Meaning: To feel close to someone or something.

Examples:

  1. Music helps people connect with their emotions.
  2. He wants to connect with his family history.

one day

Meaning: At some time in the future.

Examples:

  1. I hope to visit Japan one day.
  2. One day, she wants to be a doctor.

communicate

Meaning: To share ideas, feelings, or information.

Examples:

  1. We use language to communicate with others.
  2. He can communicate in three languages.

Vocabulary Qui

Complete the sentences with the vocabulary above.
descent • reconnect • connect
one day • communicate
  1. I hope to visit Cuba .
  2. He went back to France to with his family
  3. On my trip to the Amazon, I felt I could with nature.
  4. My family is of Japanese .
  5. I use Zoom to with my family.

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