IELTS - Forberedelseskursusengelske ord
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*Velkommen til IELTS Mastery-kurset!*
Vi gennemgår *vigtige ord, grammatiske tider, tips og tricks* til at opnå høje karakterer. Kurset begynder med *tale og skrivning* med fokus på *almindelige fejl*, efterfulgt af en *gennemgang af tider* og *nye ord.* Grammatikken starter let og bliver mere avanceret.
*Lad os starte med tale-delen.*💭
Tænk på det som en samtale – prøv at være afslappet og naturlig.
Det er bedst at undgå at huske svarene udenad, da eksaminatorerne normalt kan gennemskue det.
Prøv at tale lidt hver dag, selvom det kun er med dig selv eller en AI – det gør virkelig en forskel!
Vi har samlet nogle nyttige sætninger, du kan bruge for at lyde mere flydende. Pas bare på ikke at bruge dem for meget – balance er nøglen.
*Held og lykke!*
Let's roll!
Lad os komme i gang!
When the movie was about to start, the director shouted, "Let's roll!

to kick things off
for at starte
To kick things off, I would like to introduce our guest speaker.
on the flip side
på den anden side
I know that the weather is great for a picnic today, but on the flip side, it might be too hot for some people.

it goes without saying
det siger sig selv
It goes without saying that you should always wear a seatbelt while driving.
to sum up
for at opsummere
To summarize, the report highlights the key findings of our research and provides recommendations for future action.
to put it differently
med andre ord
To put it differently, exercise is not just about physical health but also about mental well-being.
in a nutshell
kort fortalt
To put it in a nutshell, we need to work harder to achieve our goals.
to draw a parallel
at drage en parallel
To draw a parallel, just as exercise strengthens the body, reading regularly strengthens the mind.
to play a crucial role in
at spille en afgørende rolle i
Dedicated teachers play a crucial role in shaping the future of their students.
to put it simply
for at sige det enkelt
To put it simply, the project was a failure.

to delve deeper into this
at dykke dybere ned i dette
To delve deeper into this, one must consider the long-term impacts of climate change on coastal communities.
Opgave 1 er mere *introducerende*. I opgave 2 skal du *udtrykke dine tanker* og måske *følelser*.
Lad os se, hvilke sætninger du kan bruge:
in my opinion
efter min mening
In my opinion, this movie is really good.
on one hand, on the other hand
på den ene side, på den anden side
On one hand, online education offers flexibility and accessibility. On the other hand, it can lack the personal interaction that traditional classrooms provide.
I firmly believe that
Jeg tror fuldt og fast på, at
I firmly believe that investing in healthcare infrastructure is vital for the well-being of a nation.
as far as I'm concerned
hvad mig angår
As far as I'm concerned, the best way to learn English is to practice speaking it every day.
for instance
for eksempel
I like to do outdoor activities, for instance, hiking and camping.
an emerging trend is
en ny tendens er
An emerging trend is the shift towards remote work, which has been accelerated by recent global events.
it's worth noting that
det er værd at bemærke, at
It's worth noting that bilingual individuals often have cognitive advantages over monolinguals.
striking a balance between
at finde en balance mellem
Striking a balance between work and leisure is essential for maintaining mental health and overall happiness.
Nu, i del 3 af taleprøven, skal du kunne *tale om abstrakte ideer*. Til dette kan du bruge *billedsprog og idiomer* for at imponere dine eksaminatorer. Men brug kun dem, du virkelig kender, for hvis du begår en fejl, vil det resultere i flere fratrukne point.
down in the dumps
nedtrykt
I've been feeling down in the dumps since I lost my job.
over the moon
i den syvende himmel
I was over the moon when I found out I got the job.
lose track of time
miste tidsfornemmelsen
I was so absorbed in my book that I lost track of time and missed my appointment.
look on the bright side
Se det fra den lyse side
I know you didn't get the job you wanted, but look on the bright side - you have a lot of experience now and can apply for other positions.
not my cup of tea
det er ikke lige mig
I don't really like horror movies, they're not my cup of tea.
*Godt gået!* Du har lært de mest almindelige talesætninger.
For at bygge videre på det vil jeg give dig et par stykker mere bare for at forbedre din *sammenhængskraft og dine kommunikationsevner* på tværs af alle taleopgaver.
*Sørg for at øve dem med vilje, indtil det er blevet din anden natur ^^.*

I couldn't agree more
Jeg kunne ikke være mere enig
I couldn't agree more. We need to work together to find a solution.
to wrap things up
afslutningsvis
I'd like to thank everyone for coming today. To wrap things up, I just want to remind you of our next meeting date.
building on that
med udgangspunkt i det
Building on that, we can see how technological advancements not only improve our daily lives but also open up new opportunities for innovation and growth in various industries.
to be well-off
at være velhavende
My neighbor is well-off. He drives a luxury car and has a big house.
to be fed up
at få nok af noget
I'm fed up with this job. I need to find something new.
a hot potato
en varm kartoffel
The issue of gun control is a hot potato in the United States.
in my personal experience
efter min personlige erfaring
In my personal experience, studying abroad has greatly enhanced my understanding of different cultures and improved my language skills.
in light of these considerations
i lyset af disse overvejelser
In light of these considerations, it is clear that stricter environmental regulations are necessary to combat climate change effectively.

to twist someone's arm
at overtale nogen
She didn't want to go to the party, but her friends twisted her arm.
without a shadow of doubt
uden skyggen af en tvivl
Without a shadow of a doubt, investing in education is one of the best ways to ensure a prosperous future for our society.
Endnu en ting: Når man taler, er det meget vigtigt at bruge *afdækningssprog*.
Du kan bruge afdækningsudtryk til at *udtrykke usikkerhed* i din tale.
"It could be..."
"This might be..."
Pas på med stærke påstande og udsagn om følsomme emner. Brug afdækninger for at gøre din tale mere jævn og følsom.
It might well be that...
Det kan meget vel tænkes, at...
It might well be that the rise in remote work will lead to significant changes in how cities are designed in the future..
I am not sure but...
Jeg er ikke sikker, men...
I am not sure but it seems that learning multiple languages can enhance cognitive abilities and cultural understanding.
As it seems that...
Da det ser ud til, at...
As it seems that climate change is accelerating, urgent action from all nations is required to mitigate its effects.
It might look...
Det kunne se ud som...
It might look like a simple solution, but implementing renewable energy on a large scale involves complex planning and significant investment.
Nu skal vi se på *de mest almindelige skrivefejl*.
Når du skriver, støder du måske på *søjlediagrammer* (grafer, diagrammer og diagrammer), som du skal beskrive. Mange mennesker ved ikke hvordan og mister unødvendigt point. *Det skal ikke være dig!*
Her er et ordforråd, der kan hjælpe dig med at bestå dine skriftlige opgaver.
pie chart
cirkeldiagram
A pie chart can be used to show the percentage of students in a class who prefer different types of music.
line graph
linjediagram
The line graph depicts the changes in unemployment rates over the last decade.
bar graph
søjlediagram
The bar graph shows the population of five countries in 2020.
bar chart
søjlediagram
A bar chart comparing the sales of different products in a store.
to compare
sammenligne
The data compare the performance of students in mathematics and science.
to imply
antyde
The results of the study imply that exercise can reduce stress.
to indicate
indikere
The data indicated a decrease in sales.
similar
lignende
The two graphs are very similar.
to illustrate
illustrere
The graph illustrates the relationship between education level and income.
to depict
skildre
The chart depicts the annual rainfall in different regions.

from the graph it is clear
det fremgår tydeligt af grafen
From the graph, it is clear that the majority of respondents prefer digital over print media.
Bare et tip: Hvis du vil skrive dette: *%* i ord.
Den korrekte måde er *procent*
per cent
procent
10 per cent increase
Prøv at være så sammenhængende som muligt i din skrivning. Start et nyt afsnit for hver ny idé.
Dobbelttjek altid din stavning og grammatik. Sørg for at besvare spørgsmålet fuldt ud. Skriv ikke om ting, du har lyst til at skrive om, eller besvar kun spørgsmålet delvist.
Skriv om det, der kræves af dig.
Jeg vil også give dig et par tips om tegnsætning, da mange mennesker ikke ved, hvordan man bruger det korrekt.
Engelsk tegnsætning er anderledes og nogle gange kan det redde liv!
Kan du se, hvad jeg mener her?
Vi bruger også kommaer før direkte tale.
Vi skal også altid bruge kommaer efter sætninger som dog, ikke desto mindre, for at være ærlig osv.
however
dog
She is very talented. However, she lacks confidence.
nevertheless
ikke desto mindre
I know it's raining. Nevertheless, I'm going for a walk.
to be honest
for at være ærlig
To be honest, I didn't like the movie.
firstly
for det første
Firstly, I would like to thank everyone for coming today.
first of all
først og fremmest
First of all, let's discuss the main issues we need to address.
moreover
desuden
The hotel has a great location. Moreover, the staff is very friendly.
furthermore
derudover
I don't think we should go out tonight. Furthermore, it's supposed to rain.
conversely
omvendt
Some people believe that money brings happiness. Conversely, others believe that money can't buy happiness.
Vi kan, men behøver ikke, bruge komma, når vi taler om flere ting.
Men nogle gange kan det være lidt forvirrende, hvis du ikke tilføjer kommaet:
Desværre er Bill Gates og Pamela Anderson ikke mine forældre. Derfor er det bedre at bruge komma mellem dem også.
to adhere
klæbe
The tape adheres well to the wall.
antiquity
antikken
In antiquity, people relied on natural remedies and herbs for healing before the advent of modern medicine.
conscious
bevidst
She was conscious throughout the surgery.
faulty
defekt
The engineer inspected the machine and found several issues: a faulty valve, a broken circuit, and a worn-out gear.
Det sidste spørgsmål: *Hvornår skal man sætte komma mellem adjektiver?*
Vi bruger komma mellem tillægsord, hvis vi kan bruge *og i* stedet for:
"He is a nice and friendly man" -> "He is nice, friendly man."
Men *hvis vi ikke kan bruge og mellem dem, er der ikke noget komma:*
"I adore delicious French croissants."
Her ville det ikke give mening at sige lækre og franske croissanter.
scrumptious
lækker
She cooked a scrumptious meal for us.
to purchase something
at købe noget
I need to purchase some new clothes for the party.
previous
forrige
The previous owner of the house left some furniture behind.
to attend
deltage
I will attend the school meeting tomorrow.
Generelt bør man ikke bruge kommaer foran men/og.
Men vi kan bruge et komma, hvis du vil lave en pause. I dette tilfælde skal du finde ud af, hvor du skal sætte et komma baseret på din intuition.
Vi bruger også komma, når vi skifter emne i en sætning:
Også, hvis du starter med en ledsætning, skal du også bruge komma, men det har vi allerede talt om i betingelser.
to elucidate
belyse
Could you please elucidate your point? I'm not sure I understand.
to lament
jamre
He sat alone in his room, lamenting his decision to drop out of college.
inexhorable
ubønhørlig
The inexorable rise of global temperatures highlights the urgent need for action on climate change.
ephemeral
efemer
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.
*Tillykke! Du har klaret den praktiske del. Nu er det tid til grammatik!* Vi starter *med nutid simpel*, det er den mest grundlæggende grammatik, men selv avancerede engelsklærere laver stadig *fejl i 3. person ental eller i spørgsmål*, prøv venligst at gennemgå det i det mindste lidt. Vi bruger nutid simpel til: ting der er *sande i nutiden*: "I like ice cream" noget der sker *regelmæssigt*: "I play tennis every Sunday" noget der er *altid sandt*: "Water boils at 100 degrees"
to suffer
lide
He suffers from anxiety and depression.
The consistent increase in urban population density significantly enhances the demand for public transportation infrastructure.
Den konstante stigning i befolkningstætheden i byerne øger efterspørgslen på infrastruktur til offentlig transport markant.
to not mind doing something
ikke have noget imod at gøre noget
I don't mind walking in the dark. I am not scared.
to research
undersøge
I need to do some research for my history paper.
to be keen on
at være interesseret i
She is keen on learning new languages.
unless
medmindre
I won't go to the party unless my friend comes with me.
*Pas på 3. person ental!* Eksaminatorerne trækker point fra, hvis du ikke gør det.
han, hun, det - kan lide, vil have, gør...
Når vi refererer til dyr, bruger vi it.
Vi kan kun bruge køn med dyr, hvis vi har et godt forhold til dem. "My dog is called Miky, I love him!"
Vær forsigtig med flere mennesker: "My mother and I are ..."

The advanced coating effectively shields the spacecraft from harmful cosmic radiation.
Den avancerede belægning beskytter effektivt rumfartøjet mod skadelig kosmisk stråling.
to rotate
rotere
The Earth rotates on its axis.

John and I are orphans.
John og jeg er forældreløse.
to reflect
reflektere
His behaviour reflects his true self.
to alleviate
lindre
The new policy alleviates the financial burden on low-income families.
*Spørgsmål:*
Vi bruger *do/does* i spørgsmål: "Do you play the piano? Does she like him?"
Vi bruger det også *med spørgsmålsord*: "Where do Anjela and Rita work? What time does he finish?"
*MEN! Spørgsmål med hvem bruger ikke do/does*: "Who lives in London? Who plays football?"
species
art
Why do scientists classify different species of plants and animals?

What type of insecticide is most effective against aphids?
Hvilken type insektmiddel er mest effektivt mod bladlus?
vast
enorm
What makes the Sahara Desert such a vast and inhospitable region?
swarm
sværm
What role does communication play in the behavior of a swarm?
proliferation
proliferation
How does the proliferation of technology impact our daily lives?
to refute
gendrive
How do you refute the claim that renewable energy sources are too costly to implement?
*Negativer:* I tale kan vi bruge sammentrækninger; dog *i formelle e-mails eller essays skal vi bruge den lange form.*
do not (lang form) = don't (kort form): "I don't like fast food."
does not = doesn't: "She doesn't want to come."
to rival
rivalisere
The new technology does not rival the efficiency of traditional methods.
to amplify
forstærke
The small speaker doesn't amplify the sound enough for the large room.
male
mand
He does not exhibit the typical characteristics associated with male behavior in the species.
ostentatious
prangende
He doesn't appreciate people who are ostentatious in their behavior.
Lad os fortsætte med *præsens kontinuum!* Vi har altid brug for nutidsformen af verbet *være og -ing* i slutningen af et verbum. Vi bruger det til at tale om: Aktiviteter, der sker *i øjeblikket, hvor vi taler.*

to generate
generere
The wind turbines are currently generating renewable energy for the entire region.
to become
blive
The company is becoming a leader in renewable energy.
to outlast
overleve
He is outlasting all his competitors in the marathon.
ubiquitous
allestedsnærværende
Smartphones are becoming ubiquitous, changing the way we communicate.
Men vi bruger også present continuous til *fremtidige planer og arrangementer.*
Når vi ved, at noget er *'100% planlagt' i fremtiden.*
Nogen siger 90 %, andre 99 % ... Jeg tør godt sige 100 %, medmindre der sker noget tragisk.
to hunt
jage
They are going hunting next weekend.

Next week we are preparing survival kits for the camping trip.
I næste uge forbereder vi overlevelsessæt til campingturen.
to harm
skade
She is advocating for policies that prevent chemicals from harming the environment.
among
blandt
Tensions are rising among the team members as the deadline approaches.
*Vi bruger ikke kontinuerligt med stative verber.*
Verber i stativ om at tænke og føle: "believe, dislike, know, like, love, hate, prefer, realise, recognize, remember, suppose, think (believe), understand, want, and wish"
Stative verber om sanser: "appear, feel, look, seem, smell, sound, taste"
Og andre statiske verber: "agree, be, belong, disagree, need, owe, own, possess?"

to prefer
foretrække
She prefers tea to coffee.

to suppose
antage
I suppose we should leave now to avoid the traffic.
to owe
skylde
I owe you an explanation for my behavior.
to belong
høre til
These books belong to the library.
Vi bruger også present continuous til at tale om noget, der *sker før og efter et bestemt tidspunkt:*
"At eight o'clock we are usually having breakfast."
With something which *we think is temporary.*
"Michael is at university. He's studying history."
Med noget, der er *nyt og står i kontrast til en tidligere tilstand.*
"These days most people are using email instead of writing letters."
Med noget, der *ændrer sig, vokser eller udvikler sig.*
"The children are growing up quickly."

Michael is at university. He's studying history.
Michael er på universitetet. Han læser historie.
to roar
brøle
The crowd is roaring with excitement as the concert begins.
gullible
naiv
Even before the seminar, people are becoming more gullible, falling for obvious scams.
to persuade
overtale
I am working hard to persuade the committee before the deadline next Friday.
Præsens kontinuerlig bruges også med noget, der *sker igen og igen (for det meste med negativ konnotation - vi bruger normalt 'altid'):*
"It's always raining in London."
He is always nitpicking at her and they are always arguing.
Han er altid efter hende, og de skændes hele tiden.
to inundate
oversvømme
She is always inundating us with unnecessary emails.
conundrum
hovedbrud
He always finds himself facing the same conundrum of choosing between his career and personal life.
to adapt
tilpasse
We are always adapting our strategies to keep up with the rapidly changing market trends..
Vi kan bruge præsens continuum til at *tale om fortiden*, når vi f.eks:
*Fortæller en historie eller opsummerer en bog, en film eller et teaterstykke.*
The other day I'm just walking down the street when suddenly this man comes up to me and asks me to lend him some money.
Her forleden gik jeg bare ned ad gaden, da der pludselig kom en mand hen til mig og bad mig om at låne ham nogle penge.

Well, he's carrying a big stick and he looks a bit dangerous, so I'm wondering what to do …
Tja, han bærer på en stor kæp og ser lidt farlig ud, så jeg overvejer, hvad jeg skal gøre...
Harry Potter is a pupil at Hogwarts school. One day when he is playing Quidditch he sees a strange object in the sky. He wonders what is happening …
Harry Potter er elev på Hogwarts. En dag, mens han spiller Quidditch, får han øje på et mærkeligt objekt på himlen. Han undrer sig over, hvad der sker...
Nu er det tid til *præsens perfektum!*
Vi konstruerer det med *subjekt + har/har + datid*.
"I have intoruduced myself."
Vi bruger det til at tale om ting, der er *sket i fortiden, men som påvirker nutiden* og måske kan fortsætte i fremtiden.
I have never caught a glimpse of that.
Jeg har aldrig fået et glimt af det.

They have been pronounced husband and wife.
De er blevet erklæret for ægtefolk.
I have had my share of ups and downs.
Jeg har haft min del af op- og nedture.
I've just published this research I've carried out.
Jeg har lige offentliggjort denne forskning, som jeg har udført.

I haven't given up on him yet.
Jeg har ikke opgivet ham endnu.
Lad os se på *forskellen mellem gone to og been to:*
gone to = personen er stadig væk
været til = personen har oplevet det pågældende sted, men var allerede vendt tilbage"

She has gone to Belgium. She should return in December.
Hun er taget til Belgien. Hun skulle gerne vende tilbage i december.
He has been to many exquisite places.
Han har besøgt mange vidunderlige steder.
voracious
glubsk
She has been to several book fairs, driven by her voracious appetite for reading.
to suggest
foreslå
I suggest we go to the new Italian restaurant downtown; I've been to it once, and the food was amazing.
Nu er det alles favorit *nutid, perfektum continuum*.
Vi danner det ved at bruge *subjekt + har/har været + -ing*
Vi bruger det normalt til at understrege, at noget *stadig fortsætter i nutiden*.
Vi bruger kun dynamiske verber med denne grammatiske tid.

She has been living in whimsical Africa since 1995.
Hun har boet i det lunefulde Afrika siden 1995.
I have been painting on this canvas all morning.
Jeg har malet på dette lærred hele formiddagen.
She is all sweaty. She has been climbing that oak tree.
Hun er helt svedig. Hun har klatret i det egetræ.

They have been cutting down these damaged pine trees.
De har fældet disse beskadigede fyrretræer.
*Vi kan i øvrigt også bruge present perfect til fremtiden.*
Hvor vi normalt ville bruge present simple, kan du vise dine gode engelskkundskaber og bruge present perfect i stedet:
"We will begin when everyone arrives."
vs
"We will gegin when everyone has arrived."
I'll keep on looking until I have found my book.
Jeg bliver ved med at lede, indtil jeg har fundet min bog.

I will not stop until I have become the best leader.
Jeg stopper ikke, før jeg er blevet den bedste leder.
ineffable
uudsigelig
By the time they finish the project, the team will have created an ineffable masterpiece.
resilient
robust
By next year, she will have become even more resilient in handling challenges.

anticipate
forudse
By the time the project is completed, we will have anticipated all potential challenges and addressed them accordingly.
Vi har tjekket nutidsformer, nu er det tid til *datid simpel.* Vi bruger det til at tale om:
- noget der *skete i fortiden* - "I crashed my car into a bridge last week."
- noget der *skete flere gange i fortiden* - "I made jokes about him each time I saw him."
- noget der *var sandt i en periode i fortiden* - "I lacked motivation for my exam, that's why it took me 3 attempts."
- vi bruger udtrykket *ago* i fortiden - "I met my wife 30 years ago."
I datid simpel tilføjer vi normalt *-ed til verber*. Men der er *uregelmæssige verber*, der kræver ekstra tid at mestre.
Lad os starte med dem, der adskiller sig i alle tre former:
to bear (bore, borne)
at bære
to blow (blew, blown)
at blæse (blæste, blæst)
The strong wind blew the papers off the table.
to be (was/were, been)
at være (var, været)
She was the top performer in last night's talent show.
to shake (shook, shaken)
at ryste
She shook the rug to remove the dust.
to shrink (shrank, shrunk)
at krympe
The sweater shrank in the wash, so now it's too small for me to wear.
to tear (tore, torn)
at rive i stykker
I accidentally tore my shirt on a nail.
Lad os nu give nogle eksempler på de *uregelmæssige verber med de samme former i datid og præteritum:*
to creep (crept, crept)
at snige sig
I crept up the stairs so as not to wake the baby.
to cling (clung, clung)
at klynge sig til
The child clung to his mother's hand as they walked through the crowded mall.
to mean (meant, meant)
at have til hensigt
I meant to call you yesterday, but I got busy with work.
to seek (sought, sought)
at søge (søgte, søgt)
She sought help from her friends.
to spin (span/spun, spun)
at dreje rundt
The dancer spun gracefully across the stage during her performance.
to sting (stung, stung)
at stikke
The bee stung him on the arm while he was gardening.
to breed (bred, bred)
at avle
The farmers bred the cattle for increased milk production.
to light (lit, lit)
at tænde (tændte, tændt)
She lit the candles before the guests arrived.
to sweep (swept, swept)
at feje (fejede, fejet)
She swept the leaves from the driveway.
to shoot (shot, shot)
at skyde (skød, skudt)
The basketball player shot the ball into the hoop.
Så har vi også alle *3 former uændret*:
to upset (upset, upset)
at gøre ked af det
The news upset him deeply, leaving him in a somber mood all day.
to bid (bid, bid)
at sige farvel
She bid farewell to her friends as she left for her new job abroad.
Og mange mennesker forveksler datid og participium i verberne *to lie (at lyve), to lie (at ligge på en overflade) og to lay (at lægge sig ned):*
to lie (lied, lied)
at lyve
He lied about his whereabouts to avoid getting into trouble.

to lie on a surface (lay, lain)
at ligge på en overflade
The cat lay on the sunny windowsill all afternoon.
to lay (laid, laid)
at lægge (lagde, lagt)
She laid the baby down in the crib.
Mange mennesker glemmer, at vi kan bruge datid, når vi henviser til nutid eller fremtid i hypoteser (når man forestiller sig noget).
"Imagine you won the lottery. What would you do?"

Imagine you encountered an ancient artifact. How perplexed would you be by its origins?
Forestil dig, at du stødte på en oldtidsgenstand. Hvor forvirret ville du være over dens oprindelse?
Nu skal vi genopfriske en tid, der ikke er så almindeligt brugt. Men den er ofte i tests, og du kan også støde på den i det virkelige liv! Vi bruger *førdatid simpel (had + kort tillægsform)* til at tale om *tid op til et bestemt punkt i fortiden:* Vi bruger det også *til at vise rækkefølgen af to fortidige begivenheder.* Førdatid viser den tidligere handling og datid den senere handling: Vi bruger ofte *allerede, stadig, lige, nogensinde eller aldrig* med denne tid.
to scurry
ile
By the time the storm hit, the mice had already scurried into their burrows.
to snuggle
putte sig
The children had snuggled under the blankets before the power went out.
to neglect
forsømme
She had neglected to water the plants for weeks, and they had all wilted.
By the time the final exam started, the sheer amount of material to review had already overwhelmed the students.
Da den afsluttende eksamen startede, var den enorme mængde stof, der skulle læses op, allerede blevet for meget for de studerende.
to testify
vidne
The witness had testified in court before the new evidence was discovered.
Vi bruger *past perfect continuous* om noget, der *startede i fortiden og fortsatte frem til et givet tidspunkt:*
"When George died, he and Anne had been married for nearly fifty years."
eller om noget, der *skete flere gange før et tidspunkt i fortiden og fortsatte efter dette tidspunkt:*
"He was a wonderful guitarist. He had been playing ever since he was a teenager."
eller når vi *rapporterer vores erfaringer op til et tidspunkt i fortiden:*
"My thirtieth birthday was the worst day I had ever had."
og ligesom med præsens perfektum bruger vi *for og siden* med præteritum.

She had been working tirelessly for months, hoping that her efforts would eventually yield significant results.
Hun havde arbejdet utrætteligt i månedsvis i håbet om, at hendes indsats til sidst ville give betydelige resultater.
to regard
betragte
He had been regarding her with suspicion long before the truth came out.
to sneak
liste
They had been sneaking out of the house every night to meet their friends.
to meddle
blande sig
She had been meddling in their affairs for months without their knowledge.
Nu lad os gå ind i en tid, der kaldes *fremtidig kontinuerlig (vil/vil ikke være + -ing).* Vi bruger det til at tale om *fremtidige handlinger, der vil være i gang på et specifikt tidspunkt i fremtiden:* Or noget vi ser som *nyt, anderledes eller midlertidigt:*
to extort
afpresse
The corrupt officials will be extorting money from local businesses for protection.
to falter
tøve
The novice speaker will be faltering during his first big presentation.
to gauge
måle
The scientist will be gauging the reactions of the participants in the experiment.
to grapple
kæmpe
The team will be grappling with the complex problem throughout the week.
The construction on the main road will be hindering traffic flow for the next few weeks.
Vejarbejdet på hovedvejen vil hindre trafikafviklingen de næste par uger.
For fremtiden bruger vi også *fremtidig perfektum (vil/vil ikke have + participium).* Denne tid bruges, når vi taler om noget, der *vil blive afsluttet inden et bestemt tidspunkt i fremtiden.{
"Will you have gone to bed when I get back?"
Vi kan bruge sætninger som* af *eller* ved tiden *(på et tidspunkt før),* i *eller* om en dag/om to måneder/om fem år* (ved slutningen af perioden) for at angive tidsrummet i hvor handlingen vil blive fuldført.
"By the time I finish this course, I will have revised all English tenses."
"In three years' time, I'll have graduated from university."
to inhibit
inhibere
By the end of the year, the new regulations will have inhibited further development in the area.
to lack
mangle
By the time the project is completed, we will have lacked the necessary resources to achieve the desired results.
to magnify
forstørre
The telescope will have magnified the distant stars, making them visible to the naked eye.
to laugh
grine
By the time the party is over, everyone will have laughed at the hilarious jokes and stories.

By the end of the year, the company will have abandoned its outdated policies in favor of more innovative practices.
Ved årets udgang vil virksomheden have opgivet sine forældede politikker til fordel for mere innovative praksisser.
to outline
skitsere
By the end of the meeting, we will have outlined the entire project plan in detail.
Vi har nu gennemgået *alle engelske tider.* Men vi har ikke revideret, hvordan man kombinerer dem i visse situationer ...*under visse betingelser*.
Du kan nok godt se, hvor jeg vil hen. Nu skal vi gennemgå *konditionalis*, fordi mange mennesker begår fejl i dem.
Jeg vil vædde med, at du ikke ønsker at miste de dyrebare point til din eksamen, så lad os komme i gang!

Practice makes perfect!
Øvelse gør mester!
På engelsk er der *fire hovedkonditionaler: nul, første, anden og tredje*... og så er der også *blandede konditionaler*, men lad os først repetere de 'nemme'.
Konditionalsætninger beskriver *resultatet af en bestemt betingelse*. *Hvis-sætningen* fortæller dig *betingelsen*, og *hovedsætningen* fortæller dig *resultatet*.
"If you study hard, you will pass the exam."
Sætningernes rækkefølge ændrer ikke på betydningen. Men pas på tegnsætningen!
If I finish this course, I will be ready for the IELTS exam!
Hvis jeg færdiggør dette kursus, vil jeg være klar til IELTS-eksamenen!
Zero conditional er bare *faktabaseret*. Der er *nutid* på *begge sider*:
"If you freeze water, it becomes solid."
*Pas på med tegnsætning!* Vi bruger det *efter* if-sætningen, men ikke før!
"Water becomes solid if you freeze it."
to bestow
tildele
If you consistently demonstrate excellence, the organization bestows awards upon you.
to betray
forråde
If you betray someone's trust, they do not forgive you easily.
You circumvent many common issues if you follow the proper guidelines.
Du omgår mange almindelige problemer, hvis du følger de korrekte retningslinjer.
to confess
tilstå
If you confess your mistakes, people appreciate your honesty.
to confine
begrænse
If you confine your creativity, you do not reach your full potential.
*Første betingelse* bruges til *fremtidige situationer, som vi tror er mulige:*
"If it rains, we will stay at home."
*hvis/hvornår-sætning + præsens simple, vil + infinitiv*
Du kan også støde på anvendelser som *medmindre, så længe, så snart* eller *i tilfælde i* stedet for *hvis*.
"I'll leave as soon as Lucy arrives."
"I don't want to do it unless you treat me with respect."
"I will show you to the kitchen in case you get hungry."
"You can call my sister as long as you stay just friends."
to deplore
beklage
If the company implements unfair policies, employees will deplore the management's decisions.
to invoke
fremkalde
If the situation becomes dire, the leader will invoke emergency powers.

If you don't handle the machinery carefully, it might maim you.
Hvis du ikke håndterer maskineriet forsigtigt, kan det lemlæste dig.
to grab
gribe
If you see a good opportunity, you will grab it without hesitation.
*Anden betingelse* bruges til umulige situationer, der er *usandsynlige at ske:*
"If we moved to a bigger house, we could get another dog."
Struktur: *if-sætning + datid simpel, ville + infinitiv*
Når *if efterfølges af verbet være*, er det grammatisk korrekt at bruge det som *were*: "if I were, if she were."
På denne måde kan vi udtrykke, at der er en *mulighed under visse betingelser*, og det stammer fra gammelengelsk.
Dog kan du almindeligvis bruge og høre *if she/he was*, og det er også *korrekt*.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you."
"If she was president, she would invest in education more."
"If he were a little nicer, I would consider him a good match."
If I were as nimble as a gymnast, I would join the acrobatics team.
Hvis jeg var lige så adræt som en gymnast, ville jeg slutte mig til akrobatikholdet.
to salivate
savle
If you placed a delicious meal in front of him, he would start to salivate instantly.
to staple
hæfte
If we ran out of staples, we would find it difficult to complete our reports efficiently.
to summarize
opsummere
If we had more time, we could summarize the report in greater detail.
Nu bliver det virkeligt eller måske... surrealistisk? Lad os komme ind i *tredje betingelse*. Det bruges til at *forestille sig en anden fortid*. Normalt når vi *fortryder* noget eller gerne vil *ændre fortiden*... men det er *ikke muligt*.
"If I had paid more attention, I wouldn't have to study as much."
Struktur: *if + past perfect, would have + past participle*
If she had squeezed through the narrow gap, she would have reached the exit in time.
Hvis hun havde klemt sig igennem den smalle sprække, ville hun have nået udgangen i tide.
to suppress
undertrykke
If the government had suppressed the evidence, the truth would never have come to light.
to tweak
finjustere
If she had tweaked the formula slightly, the experiment might have been successful.
to digest
fordøje
If I had properly digested all the information, I would have understood the topic better.
to evaluate
evaluere
If we had evaluated the risks more thoroughly, we would have avoided the project's major setbacks.
Og nu den 'endelige chef'. Ja, du har gættet det ...*blandede konditionaler*.
Vi kan bruge dem, når vi forestiller os en *ændring i fortiden med et resultat i nutiden eller en ændring i nutiden med et resultat i fortiden*.
Føler du, at det ikke giver mening? Lad os se på nogle eksempler:
"If I hadn't got the job in Tokyo, I wouldn't be with my current partner."
I dette tilfælde forestiller vi os, hvordan en ændring i fortiden ville resultere i nutiden.
Struktur: *hvis + perfektum, ville + infinitiv*
"Det er virkelig vigtigt. Hvis det ikke var, ville jeg ikke have ringet til dig på din ferie."
Her forklarer taleren, hvordan en ændring i den nuværende situation ville påvirke ændringen i fortiden.
Struktur: *hvis + past simple, ville have + past participle*

hawk
høg
If he had studied ornithology, he would be able to identify that bird as a hawk now.
arduous
anstrengende
If she had not taken on such an arduous task, she would have more energy now.
If he had been more meticulous with his work, he would be enjoying a promotion right now.
Hvis han havde været mere grundig med sit arbejde, ville han nyde en forfremmelse lige nu.

If she were more proactive, her success would have been contingent on her hard work and dedication.
Hvis hun havde været mere proaktiv, ville hendes succes have afhænget af hendes hårde arbejde og dedikation.
vibrant
energisk
If she were more outgoing, she would have made a vibrant speech at the conference last week.
Dette er *afslutningen* på dette kursus! Jeg håber, at det har hjulpet dig!
*Held og lykke med din IELTS!!!*
Break a leg!
Pøj pøj!
I have a big audition tomorrow." "Break a leg!