Speaking
Expressions
- I’m not exactly certain but …
- I’m not sure …
- I wouldn’t say I’m an expert on [politics, the economy, …]
- as far as I know …
- I would say that …
- The majority of most countries increased slightly.
- except for …
- apart from …
- with the exception …
Vocabulary
- * self-sufficient : [adjective] needing no outside help in satisfying one’s basic needs, esp. with regard to the production of food
- total immersion in English
- * immersion : [noun] the action of immersing someone or something in a liquid : deep mental involvement
- * rebel : [noun] a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler
- in contemporary society
- * contemporary : [adjective] living or occurring at the same time