increase  /v. ɪnˈkris; n. ˈɪnkris/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [v. in-krees;n. in-krees ]

to become greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality

Example: Sales of automobiles increased last year.

Aiming for a Deal on Climate Change

Climate/ˈklaɪmɪt/ weather conditions of a region throughout the year, averaged over a series of years.

The world climate has changed due to global warming.

Delegates /n. ˈdɛlɪgɪt, -ˌgeɪt/ a person that represents someone or an institution; deputy; representative, as in a political convention.

Delegates from Fatih University attended the climate conference in Copenhagen. They represented the university.

Academic Year 09/10

Dear B1 listening students,

this blog is designed to improve your listening/reading, vocabulary and pronunciation skills all at the same time. You are going to choose words from the VOA specialenglish website, from an article of your interest. This way you build vocabulary specifically related to your interest or department.

The first results of the vocabulary blog project were presented at the FELT conference in 2009. Those students who published regularly improved their vocabulary a great deal!


IMPORTANT LISTENING TIPS

1. Listen every day at least for 5 minutes. Acquiring listening skills is like preparing to run for a marathon. It takes a long time and needs regular training.
   
2. Don't worry if you don't understand everything - a few words is already great!

Politics this week

foray /ˈfɔreɪ, ˈfɒreɪ/
a quick, sudden attack
---> The defenders made a foray outside the walls.

emissary /ˈɛməˌsɛri/
a representative sent on a mission or errand
---> We need to find emissaries to negotiate a peace.

Harold Varmus: science and stimulus

engaged:/ɛnˈgeɪdʒd/ : busy or occupied; involved: deeply engaged in conversation.
* ı was engaged when you call me, so I couldn't answer.
council:/ˈkaʊnsəl/ : an assembly of persons summoned or convened for consultation, deliberation, or advice.
*minesters will talk abaout war in council.

Laurie Underwood: working in China

concept: /ˈkɒnsɛpt/ a general notion or idea
the concept for the new jop is very attractive.

separate:  /v. ˈsɛpəˌreɪt; adj., n. ˈsɛpərɪt/ to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
We each have our own separate rooms

November 15th 2008

bankruptcy:[bangk-ruhpt-see, -ruhp-see]-[ ˈbæŋkrʌptsi, -rəpsi]
n: the state of being unable to pay your debts
-In 1999 it was revealed that he was close to bankruptcy.


purveyor:[pərˈveɪər]- [per-vey-er]
n: a business that supplies goods, services, or information
-Petrossian Inc. is the world's largest purveyor of caviar.