Common Abstract Vocabulary
Advantages, disadvantages, causes, consequences, problems, solutions, opinions, agreement, obligation, and possibility. A1 prompts should use level-appropriate complexity and TEF/TCF situations.
What to know fast
Learn the words as sentence tools, not as isolated translations. In TEF/TCF, this theme is useful when you need to describe a situation, explain a problem, give an opinion, or propose a solution.
Must-know words
un avantage
Common Abstract Vocabulary
un inconvénient
Common Abstract Vocabulary
une conséquence
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une solution
Common Abstract Vocabulary
une hypothèse
Common Abstract Vocabulary
Where to use it
- Speaking interview
- Writing task
- Reading/listening vocabulary in context
Useful verbs
Sentence frames
un avantage est important parce qu'il influence la vie quotidienne.
Il y a un lien entre un inconvénient et les besoins des citoyens.
Une solution possible serait d'améliorer une conséquence.
Avoid
- Memorizing only English translations without examples.
- Repeating the same noun instead of using synonyms or pronouns.
- Using vague words like chose, problème, bon without precision.
Mini drill
- Choose 5 words and write one sentence for each.
- Write one problem sentence and one solution sentence.
- Use one connector: parce que, donc, cependant, or par conséquent.