Writing and speaking about problems and solutions. C1 and C2 Vocabulary #C1vocabulary, #C2vocabulary

In this video we will cover some phrases and collocations that will help you to write and talk about problems and solutions. These types of questions are rather common on IELTS as well as on other exams, TOEFL, CAE, you name it. That’s why it is important to have the suitable vocabulary to express your ideas. At the end of the video there is a test to check how well you have remembered the expressions. 00:00 Intro 00:48 Phrases to introduce a problem 00:52 To reach unprecedented levels 01:56 To affect 03:27 To decrease the quality of life 03:58 To be a major challenge 04:43 An alarming issue 05:53 Deterioration, to deteriorate 06:16 Scarcity 06:58 To deal with difficulties 07:31 Phrases to introduce a solution 07:47 To take measures 08:36 It is high time 10:02 To tackle a problem 10:25 The first paramount step towards 11:17 An intro to the practice exercise 12:00 Practice exercise Read reviews of my students on Facebook: