Listening Part 6: Viewpoints

A personal belief or judgement.

“In my opinion, the plan needs more detail.”

Often used: in my opinion · a strong opinion

The protection of nature and natural resources.

“The park is a model of successful wildlife conservation.”

Often used: wildlife conservation · water conservation

The subjects and content taught in a course or school.

“The new curriculum includes more hands-on science projects.”

Often used: design a curriculum · core curriculum

Money that you owe to someone.

“She worked hard to pay off her student debt.”

Often used: pay off debt · in debt

One thing that helps cause a result.

“Cost was the deciding factor in our choice.”

Often used: a key factor · an important factor

A substance in food that the body needs to grow and stay healthy.

“Vegetables are full of important nutrients.”

Often used: essential nutrients · rich in nutrients

Large or important enough to have an effect.

“There has been a significant improvement in sales.”

Often used: significant impact · significant increase

To make a process work by machines, not people.

“They automated the entire billing process.”

Often used: automate a task · fully automate

To weaken or damage something gradually.

“Constant criticism can undermine confidence.”

Often used: undermine confidence · undermine efforts

actively deal with global warming problems

“World leaders met to discuss new policies to tackle climate change.”

make something clearer or easier to understand

“This new study sheds light on the causes of urban poverty.”

As a result.

“He missed the train and consequently was late.”

Often used: result