Part 3 vocabulary: Listening for Information

Introduces the first point.

CELPIP tip Signal words help you track the structure.

Introduces the next stage in a process.

CELPIP tip Questions often ask about the order of steps.

Highlights key information.

CELPIP tip Emphasized information is often tested.

Gives an important instruction.

CELPIP tip Instructions are common answer choices.

Introduces a simpler explanation.

CELPIP tip The rephrased version often matches the correct answer.

Introduces a contrast.

CELPIP tip Contrasts help you separate details.

Introduces the first topic.

CELPIP tip Marks the start of the talk.

Introduces the first topic.

CELPIP tip The first topic of the talk. Questions often follow the order of the talk.

Changes to a new topic.

CELPIP tip The speaker changes topic. Use it to follow the structure of the talk.

Introduces a new section.

CELPIP tip Introduces a new section. Note the new topic.

Refers to a previous point.

CELPIP tip Repeated info is important.

Highlights something to remember.

CELPIP tip Highlights something important, which is often tested.

Draws attention to important info.

CELPIP tip Draws attention to key information, often a rule or condition.

Introduces positive information.

CELPIP tip Introduces a benefit. Questions may ask about advantages.

Highlights a key point.

CELPIP tip Highlights a key point, likely to be in a question.

States a requirement.

CELPIP tip States a requirement. Requirements are often tested.

Formal requirement.

CELPIP tip A formal requirement. Note exactly what is required.

States a rule.

CELPIP tip States a rule. Rules and restrictions are often tested.

Gives a recommendation.

CELPIP tip Advice from the speaker.

Introduces a step after another.

CELPIP tip Introduces the next step after another one. Follow the sequence.

Next in sequence.

CELPIP tip Next in a sequence. Keep the steps in order.

Introduces a step that comes first.

CELPIP tip Introduces a step that must come first. Order questions test this.

States a final date.

CELPIP tip States the final date. Dates are often tested.

No cost.

CELPIP tip Means no cost. Listen for what is free and what is not.

Points to other resources.

CELPIP tip Points to another source, such as a website or office.

The earliest people get priority.

CELPIP tip The earliest people get priority. Often tested as a rule.

Adds information.

CELPIP tip Adds more detail to the same point.

Introduces a summary.

CELPIP tip Introduces the main points again: useful for main-idea questions.

Transitions to the next point.

CELPIP tip A transition to the next point.

States the key aim.

CELPIP tip States the key aim of the talk, which is often asked.

Explains in simpler words.

CELPIP tip Explains a point in simpler words. The explanation is often the answer.

Refers to something shown.

CELPIP tip Refers to something shown. Focus on the point being made.

Introduces an example.

CELPIP tip Introduces an example. The example supports the main point.

Introduces the final point.

CELPIP tip Introduces the final item in a list.

Invites questions.

CELPIP tip Signals the end of the talk.

Closes the talk.

CELPIP tip Closes the talk. Anything said after it is usually extra, not tested.

Can be given only if there is enough space or supply.

CELPIP tip Means it is not guaranteed; a common trick in questions.

Except.

CELPIP tip Exceptions are favourite question targets; note what is excluded.

In the time between two events.

CELPIP tip Introduces the temporary arrangement.

Instead of.

CELPIP tip Formal; questions may test which option replaces which.

Meeting the conditions to do or get something.

CELPIP tip Common in information sessions about programs.

Something that is needed.

CELPIP tip Listen for lists of requirements.

The process of signing up officially.

CELPIP tip Dates for registration are often tested.

Money paid for a service.

CELPIP tip Listen carefully to amounts and what they cover.

An introductory session.

CELPIP tip An introductory session. Often the first event in a program.

A hands-on training session.

CELPIP tip A hands-on training session. Listen for its topic and time.

A building or place for a purpose.

CELPIP tip A building or place for a purpose. Listen for what it offers.

A person who works without pay.

CELPIP tip Someone who works without pay. Listen for what volunteers do.

A person taking part.

CELPIP tip Someone taking part. Listen for who the program is for.

An official way of doing something.

CELPIP tip An official way of doing something. Follow its steps.

A rule or instruction.

CELPIP tip A rule or instruction. Guidelines are often tested.

An official document proving completion.

CELPIP tip An official document showing completion. Listen for how to get one.

A period for an activity.

CELPIP tip A period for an activity. Listen for how long it lasts.

Something that is required before something else can happen.

CELPIP tip Questions often ask what a person must have or do first.

A document in which you give up a legal right.

CELPIP tip Listen for who must sign it and when.

A fixed regular payment, often for training or volunteering.

CELPIP tip Not a full salary; listen for the amount and what it covers.

To formally give in a document.

CELPIP tip Means to formally hand in a document. Listen for what to submit and by when.

To contain as part of a whole.

CELPIP tip Questions often ask what is included.

To go to an event.

CELPIP tip Listen for who must attend and when.

To sign up officially.

CELPIP tip Means to sign up officially. Listen for how and where to register.

To join a course.

CELPIP tip Means to join a course or program. Listen for dates and requirements.

To make a formal request.

CELPIP tip Means to make a formal request. Listen for how to apply.

To give or supply.

CELPIP tip Means to give or supply. Listen for what the program provides.

To need.

CELPIP tip Means to need. Listen for exactly what is required.

To make available.

CELPIP tip Means to make available. Listen for the services offered.

To finish.

CELPIP tip Means to finish. Listen for what must be completed and by when.

To get in touch.

CELPIP tip Means to get in touch. Listen for who to contact and how.

To plan for a time.

CELPIP tip To plan for a time. Listen for the times given.

To include; to pay for.

CELPIP tip Two meanings: to include a topic, or to pay for costs. Use the context.

To enter or use.

CELPIP tip Means to enter or use. Listen for who can access a facility.

To be made up of.

CELPIP tip Means to be made up of. Often introduces the parts of a program.

To suggest as good.

CELPIP tip Introduces advice from the speaker. Often tested.

To inform officially.

CELPIP tip Means to inform officially. Listen for who must be notified.

To state clearly what is required.

CELPIP tip Follows "the rules", "the contract" or "the policy" in information talks.

To lose something because you broke a rule.

CELPIP tip A key consequence in rules and policies.

To replace something older.

CELPIP tip Means the old information no longer applies.

To follow a rule or agreement exactly.

CELPIP tip Formal; common in official announcements and orientations.

Introduces the last point.

CELPIP tip Marks the end of a list.

About.

CELPIP tip Means about. Do not expect an exact number.

Now.

CELPIP tip Means now. Contrast with past or future plans.

Invites questions.

CELPIP tip Usually near the end of an information session.

Allowed to do or get something.

CELPIP tip Allowed to do or get something. Listen for who is eligible and why.

Required.

CELPIP tip Required. Contrast with "optional": questions often test which is which.

Not required.

CELPIP tip Not required. Contrast with "mandatory".

Legally acceptable.

CELPIP tip Officially acceptable, like a valid ID. Listen for what counts as valid.

Restricted in amount.

CELPIP tip Restricted in amount. Often means people should act quickly.

Able to be used.

CELPIP tip Able to be used. Listen for when and where something is available.

Happening once a year.

CELPIP tip Happening once a year. Often about events or fees.

Happening soon.

CELPIP tip Happening soon. Listen for the date of the event.

Happening now.

CELPIP tip Contrast with future changes.

Extra.

CELPIP tip Extra, often extra costs. Listen for what costs more.

Able to change.

CELPIP tip Able to change. Often a feature of a program or schedule.

Not permanent.

CELPIP tip Not permanent. Contrast with "permanent".

Lasting forever.

CELPIP tip Lasting with no end date. Contrast with "temporary".

Absolutely necessary.

CELPIP tip Absolutely necessary. Points marked essential are often tested.

Not able to be given or sold to someone else.

CELPIP tip A detail a question may test: can someone else use it?

Temporary and possibly changed later.

CELPIP tip Tells you the information may change.

Depending on something else happening.

CELPIP tip Tells you the condition that must be met; often tested.

Decided by someone's judgement, not by a fixed rule.

CELPIP tip Means it is possible but not guaranteed.