2026.06.18_Talking about Memory
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Listen UP! Talking about Memory – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260424
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/310s6xSNgTWoQevhDpTxS1
Vocabulary
|
English word |
Pronunciation |
Slovak |
Example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
|
memory |
/ˈmeməri/ |
pamäť; spomienka |
I have a very good memory for faces. |
|
forgetful |
/fəˈɡetfl/ |
zábudlivý |
My grandad is becoming forgetful. |
|
get lost |
/ɡet lɒst/ |
stratiť sa |
My sunglasses always get lost. |
|
fireworks |
/ˈfaɪəwɜːks/ |
ohňostroj |
We watched fireworks on New Year’s Eve. |
|
joy |
/dʒɔɪ/ |
radosť |
The children shouted with joy. |
|
reminisce |
/ˌremɪˈnɪs/ |
spomínať s nostalgiou |
We reminisced about our school days. |
|
memento |
/məˈmentəʊ/ |
suvenír, spomienkový predmet |
I bought a small memento from Paris. |
|
fridge magnet |
/frɪdʒ ˈmæɡnət/ |
magnetka na chladničku |
She collects fridge magnets from holidays. |
|
remind |
/rɪˈmaɪnd/ |
pripomenúť |
This song reminds me of summer. |
|
collect |
/kəˈlekt/ |
zbierať |
He collects old postcards. |
Practical english
Useful everyday phrases
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I completely forgot about it. - Úplne som na to zabudol/a.
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I have a terrible memory for names. - Mám hroznú pamäť na mená.
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That brings back memmories. - To mi pripomína staré časy.
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Let me think... - Nechaj ma porozmýšľť...
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I’ve got a lot on my mind. - Mám veľa starostí./Mám toho veľa v hlave.
Useful idioms and expressions
walk down memory lane – spomínať na minulosť
Looking at old photos is like walking down memory lane.
ring a bell – byť povedomý
His name rings a bell, but I don´t know him well.
slip your mind – zabudnúť
Sorry, it slipped my mind.
etched in my memory – vryté do pamäti
That moment is etched in my memory forever.
Create your own sentences with the following words:
memory, collect, concert, bring, get lost
Questions and Answers
Q: Do you have a good memory?
A: Sometimes, but I forget small things.
Q: Do you keep mementos?
A: Yes, I keep photos and tickets.
Q: Have you ever lost something important?
A: Yes, I lost my wallet once.
Q: Why do some memories stay with us for many years?
A: Because they are emotional or very important experiences.
Q: Do you think technology helps or harms our memory?
A: It helps us organise information, but we rely on it too much sometimes.
Q: What kinds of events are easiest to remember?
A: Exciting, emotional or unusual events are easiest to remember.
Q: Have you ever forgotten something very important?
A: Yes, I once forgot an important meeting.
Q: What is the best way to improve memory?
A: Sleeping well, practising and staying organised.
Q: Do you prefer living in the present or thinking about the past?
A: I prefer focusing on the present but I enjoy remembering good moments.