American English · B2 · Unit 24
Something I care about
Something I care about
By the end you can
- Speak fluently about something you care about
- Write a personal essay
- Understand a long personal essay
Words and phrases
| American English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I'm passionate about | I care deeply about | I'm passionate about public libraries. |
| it all started when | the beginning of it was | It all started when my local library closed. |
| I firmly believe | I strongly believe | I firmly believe everyone deserves a second chance. |
| the way I see it | in my view | The way I see it, it's about fairness. |
| what really matters | the important thing | What really matters is that kids have a place to go. |
| close to my heart | very important to me | This cause is close to my heart. |
| for me personally | in my own life | For me personally, it changed everything. |
| people often ask me | a question I hear a lot | People often ask me why I volunteer. |
| if there's one thing | the most important thing (I've learned) | If there's one thing I've learned, it's patience. |
| I'd encourage | I'd strongly suggest | I'd encourage everyone to visit their local library. |
Then talk it through
Being interviewed on local radio about something you care about. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.