Learning English

Session 1 - English Class

genie
a magical spirit who has the power to make wishes come true

linguistic
related to language

speedy
fast

Session 2 - News Review

unlock
(here) enter the correct password to open a mobile phone

postponement
decision to delay something

manufacturer
company that makes products in large quantities

row
an argument or disagreement, often noisy

hack
to break into a computer system illegally

back down
stop saying or threatening that you will do something, usually because people disagree with you

Session 3 - Lingohack

mourning 
a time when people show sadness after a death or deaths

odious
very unpleasant

abnormally
unusually; not as expected

unrealistic
something that cannot be achieved 

Session 5 - The White Elephant

the calm before the storm
a quiet time before things get very busy or difficult

keep your cool 
don't panic / don't get angry

stay calm
don't panic

under control 
sorted out in a calm way

act cool and collected 
behave in a calm and composed manner

blows a gasket
suddenly becomes angry