2026.05.28_Talking about Water
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Listen UP! Talking about Water – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260327
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cOeYSADlU2fgxI7KpRoxF
Vocabulary
|
English word |
Pronunciation |
Slovenský význam |
Example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
|
thirsty |
/ˈθɜːsti/ |
smädný |
I feel thirsty after exercise. |
|
enough |
/ɪˈnʌf/ |
dosť |
I don’t drink enough water. |
|
headache |
/ˈhedeɪk/ |
bolesť hlavy |
I get a headache if I don’t drink. |
|
save (water) |
/seɪv/ |
šetriť |
We should save water. |
|
waste (water) |
/weɪst/ |
plytvať |
Don’t waste water. |
|
rainwater |
/ˈreɪnwɔːtə/ |
dažďová voda |
We collect rainwater. |
|
tap |
/tæp/ |
kohútik |
Turn off the tap. |
|
leak |
/liːk/ |
únik (vody) |
There is a leak in the pipe. |
|
drought |
/draʊt/ |
sucho |
The country is suffering from drought. |
|
hosepipe |
/ˈhəʊzpaɪp/ |
hadica |
Use a hosepipe to water plants. |
Practical english
Talking about drinking
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I’m thirsty. - Som smädný.
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I need a drink.- Potrebujem sa napiť.
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I don’t drink enough water. - Nepijem dosť vody.
Offering drinks
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Would you like some water? - Dáš si vodu?
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Can I get you a drink? - Môžem ti priniesť niečo na pitie?
Talking about health
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Drinking water is important.- Pitie vody je dôležité.
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I feel better after drinking water. - Cítim sa lepšie po pití vody.
Saving water
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Turn off the tap. - Zavri kohútik.
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Don’t waste water. - Neplytvaj vodou.
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Try to save water. - Snaž sa šetriť vodu.
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Fix the leak. - Oprav únik vody.
Everyday situations
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I’ll take a quick shower. - Dám si rýchlu sprchu.
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The tap is dripping. - Kohútik kvapká.
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We need to save water. - Musíme šetriť vodu.
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There’s not enough water. - Nie je dosť vody.
Create your own sentences with the following words:
save water, headache, bath, drought, bottle
Questions and Answers
Q: Why is water important for our body?
A: It keeps us healthy and hydrated.
Q: Do people waste water in everyday life? How?
A: Yes, by leaving taps running or taking long showers.
Q: What happens if you don’t drink enough water?
A: You may feel bad or get a headache.
Q: Is clean water a problem in some countries?
A: Yes, many places don’t have enough clean water.
Q: How can children learn to drink more water?
A: By making it fun or adding flavour.
Q: How can people drink more water every day?
A: By carrying a water bottle.
Q: Do you drink water when you wake up?
A: Yes, I drink a glass of water and take my vitamins.
Q: Should water be free for everyone? Why / why not?
A: I think it should be free for basic human needs like drinking.
Q: What will happen if there is less water in the future?
A: We will have to pay more money to buy some.