Do you like taking photographs?
How often do you take photos?
In which situation do you like taking photos?
Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery?
Do you prefer to take photographs yourself or to have other people take photos?
How do you keep your photos?
Do you keep your photographs on your computer?
Are there any photos on the walls of your house?
Do you frame (or have you framed) any of your photos?
Do you prefer to send postcards to people or to send photos that you took yourself? (Why?)
Describe a trip that you plan to go in the near future.
You should say:
Where this place is
Who you would like to go with
What would you do there
Explain why you would like to go there
What is the importance of travelling?
What type of places do you recommend people to visit on vacation?
Do people in your country prefer to travel by car or by train?
What are the advantages of travelling with a group of people?
Should young people travel abroad?
Are international trips popular with people in your country?
What do you consider when you take a trip?
Part 1
To take photos/ pictures
To take portrait photography
Example:
Do you like taking portrait photography?
To capture
Example:
Her photos capture the essence of her subjects.
Eyes are windows to the soul
Example:
Do you think "eyes are windows to the soul?"
Travel photography
Example:
I prefer taking travel photography to portrait photography.
Handy (adj)
Example:
I like a handy-sized dictionary
Digital camera
Example:
Do you have any digital camera?
Precious /ˈpreʃəs/(adj)
Example:
I love keeping the precious moments by taking photos.
Scenery /ˈsiːnəri/(n)
Example:
I really love taking photos of scenery.
To inspire /ɪnˈspaɪər/
Example:
The actors inspired the kids with their enthusiasm.
Inspiration (n)
Example:
Her work lacks inspiration
Inspiring /ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/ (adj)
Example:
An inspiring teacher
The book is less than inspiring.
To sit still
Example:
A little child can't sit still for a while
Technique /tekˈniːk/(n)
Example:
I do learn some techniques
Image /ˈɪmɪdʒ/ (n)
Example:
Most simple leaflets will include text and images.
To get the (perfect) shot
Example:
Do you know how to get the perfect shot?
Mountainous view
Example:
Would you like to book a room with a mountainous view?
Coastal view
Example:
I really love seeing the coastal view at sunset
To evoke /ɪˈvəʊk/
Example:
The music evoked memories of her youth.
To take photos of yourself = To take a selfie
Example:
She's really addicted to taking a selfie
Photogenic /ˌfəʊtəʊˈdʒenɪk/ (adj)
Example:
I'm not very photogenic. Are you photogenic?
At ease
Facial expressions
Example:
We can guess other people's feelings by their facial expressions
Angle (n)
Example:
We always find the best portrait angles for photos.
Cost an arm and a leg (idm)
Example:
That camera cost me an arm and a leg.
Fortunately /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/ (adv) = luckily
# Unfortunately = unluckily
Example:
Fortunately, we could capture the stunning sunrise view in the end.
Platform
Aspect
In detail - in more detail
Example:
This issue will be discussed in more detail in the next chapter.
To invest (in)
Example:
Now is a good time to invest
She advised us to invest in the property market.
Investment (n)
Example:
to attract/encourage investment
Investor (n)
Example:
small investors
Viewfinder (n)
To make a habit of
Example:
I've made a habit of doing 50 pushups every morning when I get out of bed.
Most of the time = mostly/ generally
Example:
I spend most of the time on learning English everyday.
To come across
Example:
I came across these old photos recently
Magnificent (adj)
No brainer /ˌnəʊ ˈbreɪnər/ (n)
Example:
I said yes straight away. It was a no-brainer for me.
Tech savvy /ˌtek ˈsævi/ (adj)
Example:
The tech-savvy younger generation
The state needs more tech-savvy workers for its hi-tech industries
To look back
To flow back
To keep memories
Example:
How do you keep your precious memories?
Portable (adj)
Example:
The equipment is lightweight, portable and easy to store.
Mind-purifying (adj)
Example:
Taking photos is one of my mind-purifying hobbies
To have a good sense of
Example:
Most people in the country have a strong sense of national identity.
To reflect
Example:
She looked into the water and saw her face reflected there.
Glowing face/skin
Example:
She has
Nicely trimmed trees
Example:
The picture was taken in front of a very nice background that had some nicely trimmed trees and perfect lighting.
Lighting
To bring back
Example:
The photographs brought back many pleasant memories
To cherish
Regarding
Delight and sadness
Delightful (adj)
Black and white photography
Example:
Tips for black and white pictures.
To enlarge
To frame
To convey
To depict
Depiction
When it comes to...
Vivid (adj) - Vividly (adv)
A couple of
To take a getaway trip to...
Coastal city > < Mountainous city
Incredible (adj) - Incredibly (adv)
To snap
A bunch of
To be about to
Example:
The sun was about to set, which was the perfect time for stunning photos.
To mark
Bond
Nostalgia /nəˈstældʒə/(n)
A sense of nostalgia
Example:
She is filled with nostalgia for her own college days.
Every single time
To label
On this particular occasion
To click
Blessed (adj)
Privileged (adj)
Contented (adj)
Apart from
As I see = As I can see = As far as I can see
Example:
As I see it, we need to move by the end of the month, or else we'll lose money
Career (n) = profession/ occupation
Example:
She has been concentrating on her career
Impressive (adj)
Impression (n)
To make a good impression on
Example:
It's very crucial to make a good first impression on the interviewers.
Significant
As well (adv) = also = too
Example:
And I’ll have the mixed vegetables as well.
To focus
Example:
It took a few moments for her eyes to focus in the dark.
High resolution
Example:
It's a high resolution wallpaper photo.
Appealing
To convert into
Example:
Do you know how to convert a document from pdf to word?
Advanced (adj)
Example:
Scientists are working on highly advanced technology to replace fossil fuels
Extreme environment
Example:
Antarctica is apparently/obviously one of the planet's most extreme environments
Barely (adv) = hardly
Example:
He could barely read and write
To make use of
Example:
He wants to make use of his free time to finish his assignment
Miracle /ˈmɪrəkl/(n)
Example:
It would take a miracle to make this business profitable.
In order to = so as to = to
To catch my eyes
To be in a (good/ bad) mood
Example:
I'm often in a bad mood in the evenings after work.
Street life photography
Example:
Do you have any tips for successful street life photography?
Keep up the good work
Gut (n)
High quality photos
Apparent (adj) = clear/ obvious
Apparently (adv) = clearly/ obviously
Example:
I thought she had retired, but apparently she hasn't.
Otherwise /ˈʌðərwaɪz/ = or/ or else/ if not
Example:
Shut the window, otherwise it'll get too cold in here.
Goldfish memory
Example:
I have a memory like a goldfish.
To drive someone crazy
Example:
Working with children sometimes drives him crazy
Memory storage
Example:
My memory storage is almost full, I need to delete some photos.
Scratch
To take a nice shot
Editing features
To enable
Instant (adj) - Instantly (adv)
Example:
An instant desire to blame others when things go wrong
Social networking websites
Example:
Social networking websites are quite popular now, especially facebook and instagram.
To recall
Striking (adj)
Unique (adj)
Lively (adj)
Professional (adj)
Decent /ˈdiːsnt/(adj)
Stunning (adj)
Stunning landscape
Entertaining (adj)
Ridiculous (adj)
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