Toggle navigation
Creare un account
Accedi
Crea schede
Corsi
Gold first Words I
Gold first Words I
0
615 schede
annasecewicz
inizia ad imparare
Scarica mp3
×
Perfetto per gli ascoltatori
–
trasforma le tue parole in audiocurs e impara:
quando si guida in autobus o in auto
in una passeggiata con un cane
in attesa in coda
prima di andare a dormire
Questa funzione è disponibile solo per gli utenti premium.
attivare l'account premium
registrazione di esempio
Stampa
×
Perfetto fuori casa
–
stampa le tue parole:
come una lista a portata di mano
come fiches da tagliare
Questa funzione è disponibile solo per gli utenti premium.
attivare l'account premium
esempio di stampa
Gioca
Testa il tuo livello
Domanda
Risposta
Live
inizia ad imparare
He prefers going to a live concert instead of listening to the album at home.
Gig
inizia ad imparare
The band are doing a gig in Sheffield on Nov 12.
Fan
inizia ad imparare
He's a big fan of Elvis Presley.
Particular
inizia ad imparare
In this particular case no one else was involved.
Computer
inizia ad imparare
The information is stored on the computer.
DVD
inizia ad imparare
The film is now on DVD.
Have friends round
inizia ad imparare
I had some friends round for dinner last night.
Guitar
inizia ad imparare
Her brother plays the guitar in a band.
Theatre
inizia ad imparare
We went to the theatre to see The Lion King last week.
Yoga
inizia ad imparare
She does yoga every Monday.
Relax
inizia ad imparare
I just want to sit down and relax for a bit.
Close
inizia ad imparare
My brother and I are very close.
Tend
inizia ad imparare
People tend to need less sleep as they get older
Switch off
inizia ad imparare
I switch off by listening to music.
Bring up
inizia ad imparare
He was brought up by his grandparents.
Activity
inizia ad imparare
My free time activities include hiking and climbing.
Vary
inizia ad imparare
My taste in music varies depending on my mood.
Subculture
inizia ad imparare
The article is about music subcultures.
Like-minded
inizia ad imparare
The festival was a chance to meet like-mindedpeople.
Bond
inizia ad imparare
New mothers need time to bond with their babies.
On its way out
inizia ad imparare
I think buying music on CD is on its way out – I download everything now.
Average
inizia ad imparare
He's an average student.
Reaction
inizia ad imparare
What was Jeff's reaction when you told him about thejob?
Impression
inizia ad imparare
I got the impression that she wasn't very happy with her job.
Behaviour
inizia ad imparare
It is important to reward good behaviour.
Base something on
inizia ad imparare
Their impressions were based on the clothes they wore.
Style-conscious
inizia ad imparare
The style-conscious mods of the 1960s dressed very neatly.
Roam around
inizia ad imparare
The dogs are allowed to roam around.
Scooter
inizia ad imparare
The mods rode around on their scooters.
Passing
inizia ad imparare
Michael watched the passing cars.
Rocker
inizia ad imparare
The rockers used to fight with the mods.
Identify
inizia ad imparare
The aircraft were identified as American.
Grease
inizia ad imparare
The rockers used to grease their hair.
Punk
inizia ad imparare
Punks would dye their hair pink.
Terrorise
inizia ad imparare
My dog likes terrorising rabbits when we go out onwalks.
Granny
inizia ad imparare
My granny made me this jumper.
Come across
inizia ad imparare
He comes across as a very intelligent sensitive man.
Be associated with
inizia ad imparare
There are some problems associated with this type of treatment.
Cultural
inizia ad imparare
There are very real cultural differences between our two societies.
Tribe
inizia ad imparare
Tribes today are looser and broader than before.
Loose
inizia ad imparare
The tribes today are looser than before.
Broad
inizia ad imparare
The show aims to reach the broadest possible audience.
Access
inizia ad imparare
Music is accessed very differently these days.
Stream
inizia ad imparare
Today records are streamed or downloaded.
Download
inizia ad imparare
The games can be downloaded free from the internet.
Explore
inizia ad imparare
Nowadays it is easy to explore all kinds of music.
Openness
inizia ad imparare
An openness to music is now a natural part of being young.
Observe
inizia ad imparare
Scientists have observed a drop in ozone levels.
Participate
inizia ad imparare
Some members refused to participate.
Pride
inizia ad imparare
He wore his medals with pride.
Aggression
inizia ad imparare
Television violence can encourage aggression in children.
Statement
inizia ad imparare
The type of car you drive makes a statement about you.
Odd
inizia ad imparare
It was an odd thing to say.
Exaggerate
inizia ad imparare
He believes that the political aspect was exaggerated.
It's difficult to exaggerate the importance of sleep.
inizia ad imparare
It's difficult to exaggerate the importance of sleep.
Desire
inizia ad imparare
She expressed a desire to visit us.
Mass
inizia ad imparare
Email has made mass mailings possible at the touch of a button.
Underground
inizia ad imparare
The most underground metal or hip-hop can be found not just on the internet.
Metal
inizia ad imparare
He likes listening to heavy metal music.
Hip-hop
inizia ad imparare
The kids in the area are all into hip-hop.
Restricted to
inizia ad imparare
The biggest change to pop tribes is that they are no longer restricted to young people.
Audience
inizia ad imparare
The show attracts a regular audience of about 20 million.
Powerful
inizia ad imparare
Their motorbikes were very powerful.
Expand
inizia ad imparare
Sydney's population expanded rapidly in the 1960s.
Consequence
inizia ad imparare
Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation.
Mainstream
inizia ad imparare
All kinds of music are now found in the mainstream.
Make up for
inizia ad imparare
I'll buy you dinner to make up for being late.
Taste
inizia ad imparare
He asked about my taste in music.
Stage
inizia ad imparare
He's doing really well at this stage in his career.
Adulthood
inizia ad imparare
It's a stage people go through before adulthood.
Experience
inizia ad imparare
If you experience any fever or dizziness contact your doctor.
Track
inizia ad imparare
There are ten great tracks on their new album.
Cassette
inizia ad imparare
My parents used to listen to music on cassettes.
Lack
inizia ad imparare
There is a lack of information available about climate change.
Visible
inizia ad imparare
The outline of the mountains was clearly visible through the window.
Overlap
inizia ad imparare
Youngsters are finding that their music taste overlaps with their parents'.
Rebellious
inizia ad imparare
All teenagers are rebellious in some way.
Overtime
inizia ad imparare
We're working overtime to get the job finished.
Editor
inizia ad imparare
The music editor is on sick leave this week.
sick leave
inizia ad imparare
I'm going on leave this afternoon. I'll be back next week.
Appear
inizia ad imparare
It appears to be time for us to go.
Appear
inizia ad imparare
She has already appeared in a number of films.
Think about
inizia ad imparare
I think about my ex-boyfriend a lot.
Think
inizia ad imparare
I think you're being unfair.
Depend on sb
inizia ad imparare
I'm depending on him to organise everything.
Depend on
inizia ad imparare
Choosing the right bike depends on what you want to use it for.
Taste
inizia ad imparare
This cake tastes delicious. well done!
Taste
inizia ad imparare
Joe's tasting the soup.
Take off
inizia ad imparare
Mary was a bit jealous when Jack's career started taking off.
Take after
inizia ad imparare
Jenni really takes after her mother.
Take up
inizia ad imparare
Roger took up painting for a while but soon lost interest.
Take over
inizia ad imparare
Tom took over after the band's manager left.
Take back
inizia ad imparare
You'd better take back that unkind remark.
Be familiar with
inizia ad imparare
Are you familiar with this type of machine?
Promote
inizia ad imparare
Is this a good way for artists to promote their music?
Drum up
inizia ad imparare
The organisation is using the event to drum up new business.
Session
inizia ad imparare
Josh Freese is a very successful session drummer based in Los Angeles.
Unique
inizia ad imparare
Every person's fingerprints are unique.
Sell out
inizia ad imparare
Sorry tickets for tomorrow's show have sold out.
Available
inizia ad imparare
Tickets are available from the box office.
Snare drum
inizia ad imparare
A fan was allowed to take one of Josh Freese's a snare drums home.
Release
inizia ad imparare
The new game will be released online in February.
Varied
inizia ad imparare
My music tastes are quite varied.
Personal
inizia ad imparare
Italian food is my personal favourite.
Reccomandation
inizia ad imparare
I often discover bands through personal recommendations.
Stuff
inizia ad imparare
I've got some sticky stuff on my shoe.
Be into sth
inizia ad imparare
I'm into the same music as my friends.
Mainly
inizia ad imparare
The workforce at the hospital is mainly made up of women.
Share
inizia ad imparare
The three of us shared a taxi home.
Show off
inizia ad imparare
He couldn’t resist showing off his skills on the tennis court.
Bother
inizia ad imparare
I don’t usually bother with Twitter or Facebook.
Miss out
inizia ad imparare
Prepare food in advance so you don’t miss out on thefun!
Come out
inizia ad imparare
Artists will tell you when they've got a song coming out.
Have in common with
inizia ad imparare
I found I had a lot in common with these people.
Sociable
inizia ad imparare
My little brother is quite shy whereas my older brother's very sociable.
Influence
inizia ad imparare
Several factors are likely to influence this decision.
Be obsessed with
inizia ad imparare
A lot of young girls are obsessed with how they look.
Creative
inizia ad imparare
I think artists are at their most creative when they are just starting out.
Jazz
inizia ad imparare
My parents used to go to a jazz festival every year.
Insurance broker
inizia ad imparare
Sarah Collins is an insurance broker.
At heart
inizia ad imparare
Let's face it. we're all romantics at heart.
Fondly
inizia ad imparare
It's a time that I look back on fondly.
Haircut
inizia ad imparare
Punks often had outrageous haircuts.
Personality
inizia ad imparare
Unfortunately the illness can lead to changes inpersonality.
Roots
inizia ad imparare
Recently I've decided to return to my punk roots.
Hang around with
inizia ad imparare
The people I hang around with are much older thanme.
Perform
inizia ad imparare
Chenier and the band are performing at the SilverPalace tomorrow.
Extend
inizia ad imparare
Kasabian have extended their tour to include extradates.
In advance
inizia ad imparare
The tickets are expected to sell out far in advance.
Stage
inizia ad imparare
She is on stage for most of the play.
Characteristic
inizia ad imparare
Natural imagery is a defining characteristic of hiswork.
change your mind
inizia ad imparare
He father tried to persuade her to change her mind.
Accurate
inizia ad imparare
The guide tries to give a fair and accurate description of each hotel.
Relative
inizia ad imparare
The relative methods of both approaches have to be considered.
Relative
inizia ad imparare
I spent the holidays at my relatives' house in the countryside - it was lovely.
Caution
inizia ad imparare
We must proceed with caution and not make hasty decisions.
Comfort
inizia ad imparare
The temperature in the pool was too low for comfort.
Comfortable
inizia ad imparare
The bed was so comfortable. I didn't want to get up!
Drama
inizia ad imparare
Maggie's life is always full of drama.
Dramatic
inizia ad imparare
Some of the most dramatic events in American history happened here.
Emotion
inizia ad imparare
Her voice was full of emotion.'t buy much new music - I just share my friends' files.
Emotional
inizia ad imparare
She provided emotional support at a very distressing time for me.
Generosity
inizia ad imparare
I shall never forget the generosity shown to me by the people of Bataisk in Russia.
Generous
inizia ad imparare
She's always very generous with birthday presents.
Harm
inizia ad imparare
Put that vase on a high shelf away from harm.
Harmful
inizia ad imparare
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Hope
inizia ad imparare
When I first arrived in New York I was full of hope for the future.
Meaning
inizia ad imparare
Her studies no longer seemed to have any meaning.
Pessimist
inizia ad imparare
Don’t be such a pessimist!
Pessimistic
inizia ad imparare
I try not to be too pessimistic.
Prediction
inizia ad imparare
The data can be used to make useful economic predictions.
Predictable
inizia ad imparare
The snow had a predictable effect on traffic.
Reliability
inizia ad imparare
Reliability is the first quality I look for when choosing a new car.
Reliable
inizia ad imparare
My uncle was a quiet and reliable man.
Sympathy
inizia ad imparare
I have a lot of sympathy for her; she had to bring up the children on her own.
Sympathetic
inizia ad imparare
She is a sympathetic friend.
Lone
inizia ad imparare
What these kids need is love and support.
Lovable
inizia ad imparare
She's such a lovable child.
Oversimplify
inizia ad imparare
I don't want to oversimplify the situation.
Sum sb up
inizia ad imparare
I can sum him up in one sentence: He loves to have fun.
Outlook
inizia ad imparare
He's got a wonderful outlook on life.
Inconsistent
inizia ad imparare
The team's performance has been so inconsistent this season.
Contradictory
inizia ad imparare
The public is being fed contradictory messages about the economy.
Thrill-seeker
inizia ad imparare
The park's new roller coaster will please thrill- seekers.
Neatly
inizia ad imparare
People cannot be neatly divided into personality types.
Alter
inizia ad imparare
Our friendship hasn't altered much over the years.
Misconception
inizia ad imparare
There is a popular misconception that too much exercise is bad for you.
Ideal
inizia ad imparare
What do you think is the ideal number of children in a family?
Sibling
inizia ad imparare
I'm an only child - I don't have any siblings.
Competitive
inizia ad imparare
He is a very competitive person.
Jealousy
inizia ad imparare
Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy when she saw Paul with Suzanne.
Combination
inizia ad imparare
A combination of tact and authority was needed to deal with the situation.
Encourage
inizia ad imparare
Fleur encouraged Dana in her ambition to become a model.
Take seriously
inizia ad imparare
It's only a joke - don’t take it seriously.
Pressure
inizia ad imparare
The minister was under pressure to resign.
Treat
inizia ad imparare
She treats me like one of the family.
Impact
inizia ad imparare
We need to asses the impact of climate change.
Wise
inizia ad imparare
I think you were wise to leave when you did.
Depressed
inizia ad imparare
She felt lonely and depressed.
Enormous
inizia ad imparare
They gave her an enormous bunch of flowers.
Terrified
inizia ad imparare
Sid is terrified of heights.
Exhausted
inizia ad imparare
I was exhausted by the end of the journey.
Brilliant
inizia ad imparare
We think that's a brilliant idea.
Furious
inizia ad imparare
Her family are furious that her name has been published by the press.
Judge
inizia ad imparare
You should never judge a person by their looks.
Gifted
inizia ad imparare
She was an extremely gifted poet.
Mixed feelings
inizia ad imparare
I had mixed feelings about meeting Laura again.
Sibling rivalry
inizia ad imparare
A bit of sibling rivalry is completely normal.
Label
inizia ad imparare
The college had unjustly labelled him a troublemaker.
Efficient
inizia ad imparare
What is the most efficient way to organise the project?
Admire
inizia ad imparare
I really admire the way he brings up those kids on his own.
Determination
inizia ad imparare
Yuri shows great determination to learn English.
Coach
inizia ad imparare
My swimming coach is fantastic - I've improved so much this year.
Protective
inizia ad imparare
He's very protective of his younger brother.
Look uo to
inizia ad imparare
I've always looked up to Bill because of his courage and determination.
Capable
inizia ad imparare
I don’t think he's capable of carrying all those boxes.
Arty
inizia ad imparare
My cousin is very arty - he loves to paint draw and sculpt.
Conventional
inizia ad imparare
He is conventional in his approach to life.
Set your heart on
inizia ad imparare
She had set her heart on becoming a hairdresser.
Desperately
inizia ad imparare
I desperately wanted to act too.
Courage
inizia ad imparare
Gradually I lost the courage to speak out about anything.
Make it
inizia ad imparare
If we run we should make it before the show starts.
Talented
inizia ad imparare
Her brother is a talented actor.
Novelist
inizia ad imparare
John Grisham is a very successful novelist.
Broadcaster
inizia ad imparare
Will Self is a famous novelist and broadcaster.
get rid of
inizia ad imparare
It's time we got rid of all these old toys.
turn up
inizia ad imparare
Steve turned up late as usual
Value
inizia ad imparare
Shelly valued her privacy.
Intellect
inizia ad imparare
I've always admired her intellect and her ability to speak her mind.
Incredible
inizia ad imparare
The view is just incredible.
establish yourself
inizia ad imparare
He had three years in which to establish himself as Prime Minister.
the public eye
inizia ad imparare
I would hate to have a job in the public eye. I'm far too shy.
Cheque
inizia ad imparare
They sent me a cheque for £100.
Rescue
inizia ad imparare
Survivors of the crash were rescued by helicopter.
Underground
inizia ad imparare
She got lost on the underground.
Mature
inizia ad imparare
Cara still can’t accept that I'm now a mature woman with children.
sort out
inizia ad imparare
We need to sort out our camping gear before we go away
Filing
inizia ad imparare
We need to sort out the filing system.
get away
inizia ad imparare
I just wanted to get away from everything.
Founder
inizia ad imparare
Rupert Young is the founder of a charity.
Depression Lucy has suffered from depression in the past
inizia ad imparare
but counselling has helped her a lot.
give up
inizia ad imparare
I give up: tell me what the answer is.
Tearaway
inizia ad imparare
His car was wrecked by a couple of young tearaways.
self-conscious
inizia ad imparare
Jerry's pretty self-conscious about his height.
Regret
inizia ad imparare
Don’t do anything you might regret.
Upset
inizia ad imparare
Anna looks upset - have you spoken to her this evening?
on tour
inizia ad imparare
The Moscow Symphony Orchestra is here on tour.
split up
inizia ad imparare
Steve's parents split up when he was four.
Supportive
inizia ad imparare
My family were very supportive throughout my illness.
Scary
inizia ad imparare
The book is both scary and funny.
Cute
inizia ad imparare
That's really cute outfit.
get on
inizia ad imparare
I've always got on well with Henry.
be worth doing
inizia ad imparare
A lot of the small towns in this area are worth visiting.
Argumentative
inizia ad imparare
He quickly becomes argumentative after a few drinks.
step-father
inizia ad imparare
My step-father has three daughters.
Convinced
inizia ad imparare
I was convinced that we were doing the right thing.
Inspirational
inizia ad imparare
Jones is an inspirational figure in Welsh rugby.
Patient
inizia ad imparare
You'll just have to be patient and wait until I'm off the phone.
Accommodation
inizia ad imparare
The price for a package holiday includes flights and accommodation.
Placement
inizia ad imparare
The centre provides a job placement service.
Appropriate
inizia ad imparare
It would not be appropriate to discuss this now.
would be grateful if
inizia ad imparare
I'd be grateful if you could send me more details.
Suburb
inizia ad imparare
Don’t you get bored living in the suburbs?
Prompt
inizia ad imparare
Prompt payment is requested.
Doorstep
inizia ad imparare
He stood on the doorstep straightening his tie.
Confident
inizia ad imparare
Despite her disability Philippa is very confident.
Independent
inizia ad imparare
Now that my sons are more independent I have more time for myself.
Shy
inizia ad imparare
He was a quiet shy man.
Organised
inizia ad imparare
He is a very organised person.
Practical
inizia ad imparare
I try to be practical when planning business trips.
in chargé
inizia ad imparare
He asked to speak to the person in charge
Spontaneous
inizia ad imparare
The crowd gave a spontaneous cheer.
Deadline
inizia ad imparare
He missed the deadline for applications.
Imaginative
inizia ad imparare
I like people who are imaginative.
Focus
inizia ad imparare
He needs to focus more on his career.
Thoughtful
inizia ad imparare
It was really thoughtful of you to remember my birthday.
Realistic
inizia ad imparare
It's just not realistic to expect a promotion so soon.
Cautious
inizia ad imparare
You're too cautious when making decisions.
Argument
inizia ad imparare
She had a big argument with her husband.
Interest
inizia ad imparare
Her interests include walking and golf.
Education
inizia ad imparare
Education is very important to me so I'm training to be a teacher.
Career
inizia ad imparare
He realised that his acting career was over.
Possession
inizia ad imparare
I packed my oldest possessions in a suitcase.
Attitude
inizia ad imparare
As soon as they found out I was a doctor their whole attitude changed.
Astonished
inizia ad imparare
I was astonished by the result.
Irresponsible
inizia ad imparare
When it comes to money Dan is completely irresponsible.
Fascinated
inizia ad imparare
I was fascinated by the article.
out of touch
inizia ad imparare
I'm out of touch with modern celebrity culture - I don't understand it at all.
Affectionate
inizia ad imparare
Jo is very affectionate towards her.
Unimpressive
inizia ad imparare
Her test results were unimpressive.
Infrequent
inizia ad imparare
I make infrequent trips to the gym.
Inflexible
inizia ad imparare
Her inflexible attitude towards change has been a problem.
Unexpected
inizia ad imparare
The experiment produced some unexpected results.
bury your head
inizia ad imparare
I buried my head in my pillow
catch on television
inizia ad imparare
Try to catch the European Cup Final on television tomorrow.
Enrich
inizia ad imparare
Owning a pet can greatly enrich your life.
Passion
inizia ad imparare
He has a passion for football.
Fare
inizia ad imparare
Air fares have shot up by 20 percent this year.
Abroad
inizia ad imparare
I've never lived abroad before.
Borrow
inizia ad imparare
Can I borrow your pen for a minute?
Despite
inizia ad imparare
Despite all our efforts to save the school the authorities decided to close it.
Relieved
inizia ad imparare
She looked very relieved when she heard the news.
Madness
inizia ad imparare
It would be madness to drive all that way on your own.
Fortunate
inizia ad imparare
I've been fortunate to find a career that I love.
Confuse
inizia ad imparare
I always confuse you with your sister - you look so alike.
Obsession
inizia ad imparare
The game pachinko became a national obsession in Japan.
Dream
inizia ad imparare
He has the strangest dreams.
log on to
inizia ad imparare
You need to log on to access your emails.
Sensible
inizia ad imparare
She seems very sensible.
Employee
inizia ad imparare
The company has over one hundred employees.
Employer
inizia ad imparare
The shoe factory is the largest employer in this area.
Straightforward
inizia ad imparare
Installing the program on your computer is very straightforward.
Sob
inizia ad imparare
He began sobbing noisily.
Hurt
inizia ad imparare
I'm so sorry if you were hurt by my comments.
Disappointment
inizia ad imparare
He could see the disappointment in her eyes.
Enthusiasm
inizia ad imparare
They greeted the speakers with great enthusiasm.
Hug
inizia ad imparare
We hugged and promised to stay in touch.
Community
inizia ad imparare
The new arts centre will serve the whole community.
Tease
inizia ad imparare
Don’t get upset. I was only teasing.
be absorber
inizia ad imparare
They are delighted to become absorbed by something outside home.
Explosion
inizia ad imparare
Explosions of joy are normally thin on the ground.
thin on the ground
inizia ad imparare
Taxis seem to be thin on the ground.
Celebration
inizia ad imparare
If you follow a football team there are celebrations all the time.
Witness
inizia ad imparare
Witness the behaviour that tennis brings about at Wimbledon.
Damp
inizia ad imparare
Wipe the table with a damp cloth.
Squeal
inizia ad imparare
The children squealed with delight.
Spurt
inizia ad imparare
Water spurted through the whole in the dam.
Nightmare
inizia ad imparare
My little sister used to have terrible nightmares.
penalty shoot-out
inizia ad imparare
Liverpool's match against AC Milan went to a penalty shoot-out.
in a sweat
inizia ad imparare
I woke up from the nightmare in a cold sweat.
Tremble
inizia ad imparare
His lip started to tremble and then he started to cry.
Define
inizia ad imparare
What defines us as human is not only language.
Wealth
inizia ad imparare
The country's wealth comes from it oil.
Rehearsal
inizia ad imparare
We only had a couple of rehearsals before the performance.
Distraction
inizia ad imparare
I prefer studying in the library as there are too many distractions at home.
let down
inizia ad imparare
He had been let down badly in the past.
Emphasise
inizia ad imparare
The report emphasises the importance of improving safety standards.
Stressful
inizia ad imparare
Moving to a new house is a very stressful experience.
Domestic
inizia ad imparare
Unfortunately his domestic life wasn't very happy.
Worried
inizia ad imparare
She gave me a worried look.
Annoyed
inizia ad imparare
I'll be annoyed if we don't finish by eight.
Embarrassed
inizia ad imparare
Lori gets embarrassed if we ask her to sing.
mad about
inizia ad imparare
I've been mad about horses for most of my life.
Pony
inizia ad imparare
I used to have a pony when I was young.
Colleague
inizia ad imparare
She discussed the idea with some of her colleagues.
Persuade
inizia ad imparare
I finally persuaded her to go out for dinner with me.
keep up
inizia ad imparare
I used to speak French but I haven’t kept it up.
Relevant
inizia ad imparare
We received all the relevant information.
so far
inizia ad imparare
So far we have not had to borrow any money.
Regard
inizia ad imparare
I have always regarded you as a friend.
Therapy
inizia ad imparare
Music for me is a kind of therapy.
Mood
inizia ad imparare
You're in a good mood this morning!
Volume
inizia ad imparare
Can you turn the volume on the TV up? I can't hear it properly.
Cheerful
inizia ad imparare
Danny is always very cheerful.
Luxury
inizia ad imparare
He was leading a life of luxury in Australia.
Boutique
inizia ad imparare
She runs a boutique hotel in Brighton.
Accessory
inizia ad imparare
She bought accessories to match her dress.
worth the money
inizia ad imparare
The food was expensive but it was worth the money.
good value for money
inizia ad imparare
The lunch special is really good value for money.
waste of money
inizia ad imparare
The beach holiday was a total waste of money – it rained every day.
put your money where your mouth is
inizia ad imparare
If you think it's such a good idea why don’t you put your money where your mouth is?
have money to burn
inizia ad imparare
John won the lottery so now he's got money to burn.
not made of money
inizia ad imparare
I can't buy a new car - I'm not made of money you know
have more money than sense
inizia ad imparare
He's got more money than sense
short of money
inizia ad imparare
I'm a bit short of money this month.
be worth a fortune
inizia ad imparare
That watch must be worth a fortune.
money is tight
inizia ad imparare
Money was tight but we didn't mind because we were doing what we loved.
make ends meet
inizia ad imparare
When Mike lost his job we could barely make ends meet.
live within your means
inizia ad imparare
You should teach your children to live within their means.
in debt
inizia ad imparare
Nearly half the students said they were in debt.
on a budget
inizia ad imparare
Travellers on a budget might prefer to camp.
give away
inizia ad imparare
He gave most of his money away to animal charities.
credit card
inizia ad imparare
Can I pay by credit card?
standard of living
inizia ad imparare
Young people today have a higher standard of living than their grandparents' generation.
Charity
inizia ad imparare
Several charities sent aid to the flood victims.
Profit
inizia ad imparare
She sold her business and bought a farm with the profit.
Inherit
inizia ad imparare
He inherited a fortune from his grandmother.
Stall
inizia ad imparare
Tis business started on a market stall.
Rapidly
inizia ad imparare
Sarah rose rapidly in her company and became a manager when she was just 25.
take time out
inizia ad imparare
Liz always took time out to return to her first love
loads of
inizia ad imparare
Don’t worry there's loads of time.
Satisfying
inizia ad imparare
I find working in my garden very satisfying.
Loan
inizia ad imparare
I had to take out a loan to buy my car.
Case
inizia ad imparare
In many cases standards have improved.
Poverty
inizia ad imparare
Our foundation helps people living in poverty.
Operational
inizia ad imparare
The new system became operational in March.
Privileged
inizia ad imparare
Students from a privileged background have an advantage at university.
Appreciate
inizia ad imparare
We appreciate that caring for children is an important job.
Finance
inizia ad imparare
The concerts are financed by the Arts Council.
Security
inizia ad imparare
Parenting is about giving your child security and love.
Yacht
inizia ad imparare
I don’t think a yacht or a Ferrari would bring them happiness.
Graduation
inizia ad imparare
After graduation Nancy became an art teacher.
Ceremony
inizia ad imparare
We really enjoyed the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Whereas
inizia ad imparare
The old system was fairly complicated whereas the new system is really very simple.
Publish
inizia ad imparare
They are publishing the dictionary on CD-ROM.
eye-catching
inizia ad imparare
The title of an advertisement needs to be eye-catching.
Precious
inizia ad imparare
We cannot afford to waste precious time.
user-friendly
inizia ad imparare
I need to find a user-friendly guide to computers.
Treasure
inizia ad imparare
The British Museum is full of treasures - many of the objects are priceless.
Resource
inizia ad imparare
Canada has vast mineral resources.
Volcano
inizia ad imparare
Pompeii was destroyed when the volcano erupted in 79AD.
Desert
inizia ad imparare
This area of the country is mostly desert.
mountain range
inizia ad imparare
It's a land of high mountain ranges and deep valleys.
Tropical
inizia ad imparare
They travelled through tropical rain forests.
Penguin
inizia ad imparare
The film Happy Feet was about penguins.
Seal
inizia ad imparare
There were a lot of grey seals on the rocks.
polar bear
inizia ad imparare
There are no polar bears in Antarctica.
South Pole
inizia ad imparare
They travelled across the ice to the South Pole.
Expedition
inizia ad imparare
Ernest Shackleton's expedition to the South Pole is very famous.
Survive
inizia ad imparare
Everyone except Shackleton survived the trip.
Battle
inizia ad imparare
We battled through the storm back to the house.
Nature
inizia ad imparare
We grew up in the countryside surrounded by the beauties of nature.
Record
inizia ad imparare
The American team set a new world record in the sprint relay.
break a record
inizia ad imparare
They were trying to break a world record.
Mentally
inizia ad imparare
It's important to prepare mentally for a trip like this.
physically fit
inizia ad imparare
She is young and physically fit so she has a good chance of completing the marathon.
Fit
inizia ad imparare
I swim twice a week to try and keep fit.
Route
inizia ad imparare
They took the most direct route home.
run out of
inizia ad imparare
They ran out of money and had to abandon the project.
Doubt
inizia ad imparare
I doubt we'll ever see him again.
Leader
inizia ad imparare
His air of confidence makes him a natural leader.
Ambition
inizia ad imparare
She had always had an ambition to be a pilot.
Bravery
inizia ad imparare
His bravery saved the woman's life.
get your head round
inizia ad imparare
I just can’t get my head round what's been going on here.
come face to face
inizia ad imparare
It was the first time he had come face to face with death.
put your foot in it
inizia ad imparare
I've really put my foot in it this time.
see eye to eye
inizia ad imparare
We didn’t exactly see eye to eye.
catch somebody's
inizia ad imparare
catch somebody's
eye
inizia ad imparare
As he drove through the city a billboard caught his eye.
keep an eye on
inizia ad imparare
Mary will keep an eye on the kids this afternoon.
keep a straight face
inizia ad imparare
I couldn’t keep a straight face when she said that.
get cold feet
inizia ad imparare
The plan failed after sponsors got cold feet
can't face
inizia ad imparare
I can't face going out tonight - I'm far too tired.
put your foot down
inizia ad imparare
You'll just have to put your foot down and tell him he can’t stay out on school nights.
Review
inizia ad imparare
Mark Kermode reviews new films for the BBC.
Veteran
inizia ad imparare
Leo Stone is a veteran of several polar expeditions.
Polar
inizia ad imparare
As our climate warms up the polar ice caps will begin to melt.
Descendant
inizia ad imparare
He was a direct descendant of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Compass
inizia ad imparare
Worsley took the compass Shackleton used.
marathon Juan ran the marathon in just under three hours.
inizia ad imparare
marathon Juan ran the marathon in just under three hours.
Hell
inizia ad imparare
Honestly the town centre is absolute hell on Saturday afternoons.
Navigation
inizia ad imparare
The team had a map and modern navigation equipment.
Endure
inizia ad imparare
It seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain.
Spare
inizia ad imparare
One of Shackleton's team fell seriously ill which luckily the 21st century team was spared.
Crevasse
inizia ad imparare
There were incredibly dangerous crevasses on the Beardmore Glacier.
Plateau
inizia ad imparare
They reached the Antarctic plateau.
Glacier
inizia ad imparare
The plateau was more difficult to cross than the glacier.
Climax
inizia ad imparare
The climax of the story is when they arrive at the place that Shackleton turned back.
Inspiring
inizia ad imparare
Dr King was a great orator and an inspiring leader.
Memorable
inizia ad imparare
We want to make this a truly memorable day for the children.
Relief
inizia ad imparare
I felt a huge surge of relief and happiness.
Reputation
inizia ad imparare
That judge has a reputation for being strict but fair.
Hero
inizia ad imparare
His father was a war hero a former fighter pilot.
Shipwrecked
inizia ad imparare
They were shipwrecked off the coast of Africa.
set off
inizia ad imparare
I'll set off early to avoid the traffic.
cabin cruiser
inizia ad imparare
He set off from Florida in his cabin cruiser.
Sail
inizia ad imparare
Three tall ships sailed past.
blow up
inizia ad imparare
It looks as if there's a storm blowing up.
Launch
inizia ad imparare
The Canadian police plan to launch an investigation into the deal.
Noodle
inizia ad imparare
Serve the meat with rice or noodles.
Ashore
inizia ad imparare
Seals come ashore to breed in the spring.
life guard
inizia ad imparare
He works as a lifeguard at the local swimming pool.
Shelter
inizia ad imparare
They are in need of food and shelter.
Bare
inizia ad imparare
She felt the warm sun on her bare arms.
Raft
inizia ad imparare
They built a raft to escape from the island.
fishing rod
inizia ad imparare
He has just bought a new fishing rod.
in the wild
inizia ad imparare
There are very few pandas living in the wild now.
Threat
inizia ad imparare
The fighting is a major threat to stability in the region.
Shock
inizia ad imparare
He was suffering from shock.
Frostbite
inizia ad imparare
I nearly got frostbite.
Hypothermia
inizia ad imparare
When they found the climbers they were suffering from hypothermia.
Panic
inizia ad imparare
He panicked when the car went out of control.
Faint
inizia ad imparare
Several fans fainted in the blazing heat at the festival.
Incydent
inizia ad imparare
Roads were sealed off because of a major incident.
Multiple
inizia ad imparare
She's published multiple articles on the subject of conservation.
Deafness
inizia ad imparare
Deafness is not a barrier to enjoying films or music.
Variation
inizia ad imparare
At this time of year there's not much variation in temperature - it's always warm and dry.
Soaking
inizia ad imparare
I got caught in the storm and am soaking wet.
Dense
inizia ad imparare
The jungle was so dense we worried that we would lose our way.
torrential rain
inizia ad imparare
The torrential rain last night caused severe flooding.
Freeze
inizia ad imparare
I froze and listened; someone was in my apartment.
storm out of
inizia ad imparare
He stormed out of the room.
like lightning
inizia ad imparare
Mitch moved like lightning and caught the little girl before she fell.
be icy with
inizia ad imparare
She was icy with me and refused to say hello.
cloud over
inizia ad imparare
His face clouded over in disappointment.
a face like thunder
inizia ad imparare
The boss had a face like thunder when he arrived this morning.
Avalanche
inizia ad imparare
Luckily nobody was injured in the avalanche.
Warning
inizia ad imparare
The weather forecast gave warnings of severe flooding this evening.
Instant
inizia ad imparare
We had an instant connection as soon as we met.
curl up
inizia ad imparare
I just wanted to curl up and go to sleep.
Packed
inizia ad imparare
My mouth was packed with snow.
lose it
inizia ad imparare
She completely lost it with one of the kids in the class.
be out of your mind
inizia ad imparare
He must have been out of his mind to employ her.
upside down
inizia ad imparare
To get the plant out of the pot turn it upside down and give it a gentle knock.
over the moon
inizia ad imparare
She's over the moon about her new job.
Misfortune
inizia ad imparare
It was a terrible misfortune but we're trying to be positive.
Trivial
inizia ad imparare
She writes about such trivial subjects.
Drown
inizia ad imparare
Many people drowned when the boat overturned.
Tremendous
inizia ad imparare
Suddenly there was a tremendous bang and the whole building shook.
Pitch
inizia ad imparare
The night was as black as pitch.
Violent
inizia ad imparare
There was a violent storm last night.
Anxious
inizia ad imparare
He was a bit anxious about the safety of the machinery.
Despairing
inizia ad imparare
She gave me a despairing look.
Unbearable
inizia ad imparare
The pain was almost unbearable.
Vision
inizia ad imparare
He had a clear vision of how he hoped the company would develop.
Grab
inizia ad imparare
I grabbed my bag and ran to catch the train.
Rail
inizia ad imparare
Several passengers were leaning against the ship's rail.
Shiver
inizia ad imparare
Jake stood shivering in the cold air.
Afloat
inizia ad imparare
Somehow we kept the ship afloat.
Vividly
inizia ad imparare
I can vividly remember the day we met.
after-effect
inizia ad imparare
I'm still not sure how long the after-effects will last.
Tornado
inizia ad imparare
John survived a tornado in Mississippi.
Twister
inizia ad imparare
Did you hear about the twister in Iowa last week?
Goods
inizia ad imparare
The goods train thundered past the towns.
Howl
inizia ad imparare
The howl of the wind was terrifying.
Shudder
inizia ad imparare
The ground shuddered as the tornado swept through.
Trailer
inizia ad imparare
The rain against the side of the trailer sounded like machine-gun fire.
Snap
inizia ad imparare
A twig snapped under my feet.
Consciousness
inizia ad imparare
David lost consciousness at 8 o'clock and only woke up a few hours later.
end up
inizia ad imparare
He came round for a coffee and we ended up having a meal together.
concussion He was rushed into hospital with concussion.
inizia ad imparare
concussion He was rushed into hospital with concussion.
Lung
inizia ad imparare
Smoking can cause lung cancer.
Cracked
inizia ad imparare
He escaped with a cracked rib and bruising.
Rib
inizia ad imparare
I think I might have broken a rib when I fell off my horse this morning.
Shattered
inizia ad imparare
The cup fell off the shelf and shattered on the floor.
Surgeon
inizia ad imparare
The surgeons managed to save his life.
Sew
inizia ad imparare
She sewed the two sides together.
Drizzle
inizia ad imparare
The rain isn't too bad - it's only drizzling.
Lightning
inizia ad imparare
I find storms with thunder and lightning really exciting.
dull ache
inizia ad imparare
She had a dull ache in her back.
lightning bolt
inizia ad imparare
There's not much left of the house after it was struck by a bolt of lightning.
Wound
inizia ad imparare
A nurse cleaned and bandaged the wound.
Complex
inizia ad imparare
It was a very complex relationship between two complex people.
Calculation
inizia ad imparare
Diana looked at the bill and made some rapid calculations.
Skid
inizia ad imparare
The car skidded as she turned onto the highway.
Emergency
inizia ad imparare
Lifeguards are trained to deal with emergencies.
(be) unsuccessful
inizia ad imparare
We have been unsuccessful in finding a new manager.
Discouraged
inizia ad imparare
A lot of players get discouraged and quit.
Impossible
inizia ad imparare
It's impossible to be accurate about these things.
Misunderstand
inizia ad imparare
They misunderstood our instructions and went the wrong way.
Advantage
inizia ad imparare
Younger workers tend to be at an advantage.
Disadvantage
inizia ad imparare
The disadvantage of the material is that it fades in strong sunlight.
Misread
inizia ad imparare
The doctor must have misread the notes.
Likely
inizia ad imparare
Snow showers are likely tomorrow.
Unlikely
inizia ad imparare
The weather is unlikely to improve over the next few days.
Impatient
inizia ad imparare
He turned away with an impatient gesture.
Regular
inizia ad imparare
Our regular opening hours are 10a.m. to 7p.m.
Irregular
inizia ad imparare
They work irregular hours.
Incapable
inizia ad imparare
He seemed incapable of understanding how she felt.
Heatstroke
inizia ad imparare
Heatstroke often occurs when the body is unable to control its temperature.
Dizzy
inizia ad imparare
I hate heights - they make me feel dizzy.
Tap
inizia ad imparare
I went up and tapped on the window.
Eventually
inizia ad imparare
He eventually escaped and made his way back to England.
flood back
inizia ad imparare
Memories of my time in Paris flooded back.
Snack
inizia ad imparare
Drinks and light snacks are served at the bar.
Organic
inizia ad imparare
The shop sells organic food.
be allergic to
inizia ad imparare
I'm allergic to feathers.
Diet
inizia ad imparare
She doesn’t eat a very healthy diet.
Strict
inizia ad imparare
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
Vegetarian
inizia ad imparare
Let's go to the new vegetarian restaurant.
Vitamin
inizia ad imparare
Try to eat foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals.
well-balanced
inizia ad imparare
He makes sure he has a well-balanced diet.
Salt
inizia ad imparare
This might need some salt and pepper.
dairy-free
inizia ad imparare
She's on a dairy-free diet at the moment.
Honey
inizia ad imparare
Honey is a good natural sweetener.
Curry
inizia ad imparare
She ordered chicken curry for lunch.
Rice
inizia ad imparare
Serve the meat with plain boiled rice.
Chicken
inizia ad imparare
We’re having roast chicken for dinner tonight.
can't stand
inizia ad imparare
I can’t stand bad table manners.
Chilli
inizia ad imparare
Some people can’t stand the taste of chilli.
Spice
inizia ad imparare
I love food which has lots of spice in it.
Flavour
inizia ad imparare
Which flavour do you want - chocolate or vanilla?
Addictive
inizia ad imparare
Scientists say that chocolate can actually be addictive.
for the sake of
inizia ad imparare
He moved to the the seaside for the sake of his health.
Bitter
inizia ad imparare
Lemon cordial is bitter but refreshing.
Caffeine
inizia ad imparare
Avoid drinks with caffeine in them before bedtime.
Ingredient
inizia ad imparare
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
Culture
inizia ad imparare
In our culture it is rude to ask someone how much they earn.
Recipe
inizia ad imparare
Have you got a recipe for tomato soup?
acquired taste
inizia ad imparare
Chillies are an acquired taste.
Sensation
inizia ad imparare
I felt a tingling sensation in my fingers.
Benefit
inizia ad imparare
I never had the benefit of a university education.
Evidence
inizia ad imparare
At present we have no evidence of life on other planets.
Raw
inizia ad imparare
Cabbage can be eaten raw.
Research
inizia ad imparare
It's a good idea to do lots of research before you buy a house.
Jaw
inizia ad imparare
Our jaws aren't strong enough to chew huge quantities of plants like chimpanzees.
Chew
inizia ad imparare
The meat's so tough I can hardly chew it.
Leisure
inizia ad imparare
Most people now enjoy shorter working hours and more leisure time.
Debate
inizia ad imparare
We had a really good debate about politics over dinner.
Rot
inizia ad imparare
The trees were cut and left to rot.
Hunter
inizia ad imparare
When humans learned to preserve meat it meant hunters didn’t have to bring back meat so often.
Digestive
inizia ad imparare
The development of cooking resulted in our digestive systems becoming much smaller.
Brain
inizia ad imparare
Our brains are much more developed than other animals'.
take place
inizia ad imparare
The next meeting will take place on Thursday.
Tradition
inizia ad imparare
It's tradition that the eldest son inherits the property.
Divide
inizia ad imparare
The book is divided into six sections.
ice age
inizia ad imparare
During the ice age most of Britain was uninhabited.
Similarity
inizia ad imparare
I can see the similarities between you and your sister.
self-service
inizia ad imparare
The atmosphere is more casual in a self-service restaurant.
Formal
inizia ad imparare
Will the dinner be very formal? Should we dress up smartly?
Common
inizia ad imparare
Bad dreams are fairly common among children.
Critic
inizia ad imparare
He has become a food critic.
Humus
inizia ad imparare
They suggested he grab some hummus from his usual Greek takeout.
Takeout
inizia ad imparare
He eats too many takeouts.
Reflective
inizia ad imparare
Always wear reflective clothes when you ride your bike at night.
Jar
inizia ad imparare
There was only half a jar of peanut butter left.
Olive
inizia ad imparare
I don't really like olives - they're so salty.
Artichoke
inizia ad imparare
There were jars of artichokes on the walls.
turn out
inizia ad imparare
To my surprise it turned out that I was wrong.
turn somebody away
inizia ad imparare
A year before he had been turned away from the half-empty restaurant.
Unaccompanied
inizia ad imparare
Unaccompanied children are not allowed on the premises.
squeeze somebody in
inizia ad imparare
The restaurant was full but the waitress squeezed him in.
Impress
inizia ad imparare
We were very impressed by the standard of his work.
Stare
inizia ad imparare
She stared at me in disbelief.
Cash
inizia ad imparare
You can pay with cash or with a credit card.
strike up
inizia ad imparare
I struck up a conversation with the girl sitting next to me.
Mousse
inizia ad imparare
I had chocolate mousse for dessert.
Arugula
inizia ad imparare
He recommended they try the arugula salad.
leather-bound
inizia ad imparare
He owned a leather-bound volume of Shakespeare's plays.
Softish
inizia ad imparare
The restaurant played softish jazz music.
Overly
inizia ad imparare
I'm not overly fond of cats.
sickly-sweet
inizia ad imparare
There were no sickly-sweet smiles.
Insulting
inizia ad imparare
He made several insulting remarks
Complimentary
inizia ad imparare
Please accept this complimentary dessert.
Tripe
inizia ad imparare
He was given a complimentary tripe stew.
Stew
inizia ad imparare
He didn’t know what was in the stew.
Intestine
inizia ad imparare
You can eat intestines - they're delicious with onions and peppers.
Foodie
inizia ad imparare
My boyfriend is a real foodie he loves to cook and to eat out.
Chef
inizia ad imparare
He's the chef at the new French restaurant.
extend a greeting
inizia ad imparare
The chef came over to extend a greeting.
Cuisine
inizia ad imparare
He knew a little about traditional Italian cuisine.
Cool
inizia ad imparare
She's pretty cool. violinist His younger sister is a brilliant violinist.
Media
inizia ad imparare
The scandal was widely reported in the national media.
Contestant
inizia ad imparare
He was a contestant on a TV game show.
Keen
inizia ad imparare
He told me he was keen to help.
Crea delle schede
English
Devi essere accedere per pubblicare un commento.
×
Principale
Barra di avanzamento
Orologio
Applica una buona risposta
Contenuto
Testo
Esempio di testo
Foto
Registrazioni
Esempio di registrazioni
Registrazioni fatte da madrelingua
Sottolineare la grammatica
Opzioni di reinserimento
ignora:
spazi
Personaggi nazionali
Parentesi
Punteggiatura
Lettera maiuscola
Nessun articolo
Combina le scorciatoie
Ordine
Segnala un errore
Grazie per la segnalazione :)
1
2
3
4
Controlla
Prossimo
Ho ragione ↑
(
Suggerimento:
Premendo
invio b> riconoscerai la risposta come
errata b>
Tip2:
Per rivedere la domanda, clicca sul blocco note )
Non lo so
Lo sapevo
Mostra risposta
Controlla
Prossimo
Ho ragione ↑
(
Suggerimento:
Premendo
invio b> riconoscerai la risposta come
errata b>
Tip2:
Per rivedere la domanda, clicca sul blocco note )
Ben fatto, stai andando bene :)
Il creatore di queste schede è Annasecewicz.
Clicca qui per creare le tue schede :)
Se preferisci, prova i nostri corsi professionali.
Chiacchiere in inglese
Prova gratuitamente
Top 300 aggettivi inglesi
Prova gratuitamente
Ripeti tutto
Ripeti le schede difficili
Fine del turno
1
Sommario
round
Lo sapevo
Non lo so
1
(
)
(
)
Prossimo round
Rivedi quello che non sai
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
Français
English
American English
italiano
Norsk
Nederlands, Vlaams
język polski
português
русский язык
español
Svenska
Deutsch
українська мова
gjuha shqipe
العربية
euskara
беларуская мова
български език
català, valencià
český jazyk
中文, 汉语, 漢語
한국어, 韓國語, 조선어, 朝鮮語
hrvatski jezik
dansk
עברית
Esperanto
eesti keel
føroyskt
suomen kieli
Gàidhlig
galego
ქართული
日本語, にほんご
ελληνικά
हिन्दी, हिंदी
Bahasa Indonesia
Íslenska
ಕನ್ನಡ
Қазақша
latine
latviešu valoda
lietuvių kalba
Lëtzebuergesch
македонски јазик
bahasa Melayu, بهاس ملايو
Malti
Papiamento
فارسی
Português brasileiro
rumantsch grischun
limba română
српски језик
slovenský jazyk
slovenski jezik
ไทย
Xitsonga
Setswana
Türkçe
magyar
اردو
Tiếng Việt
isiXhosa
ייִדיש
isiZulu
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
o
p
[
]
\
a
s
d
f
g
h
j
k
l
;
'
z
x
c
v
b
n
m
,
.
/
Ctrl + Alt
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
×
Seleziona la risposta corretta
Nuovo test
×
Scopri tutte le coppie nel minor numero di mosse!
0
Passi
Nuovo gioco:
4x3
5x4
6x5
7x6
×
Login
Login
Registrati
Login o Email
Password
Registrati
Hai dimenticato la password?
Non hai un account?
Login
Login
Creare un account
Inizia il corso gratis :)
Gratuito. Senza obblighi. Senza spam.
Il tuo indirizzo di posta elettronica
Creare un account
Hai già un account?
Accetto
Regolamento
e
Politica sulla privacy