7. Already and all ready
• Incorrect: We are already for the show.
• Correct: We are all ready for the show.
• Incorrect: They have all ready arrived.
• Correct: They have already arrived.
All ready means ‘all are ready’.
Already means 'by now' or 'sooner than expected'.
• The train had already left before we reached the station.
• The patient had already died before the doctor arrived.
| # | English Word | Definition | IPA Pronunciation | Albanian Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Inspiration | Stimulus to creative action. | /ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/ | Frymëzim |
| 52 | Integrity | Adherence to moral principles. | /ɪnˈtɛɡ.rə.ti/ | Ndershmëri |
| 53 | Intuition | Understanding without conscious reasoning. | /ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən/ | Intuitë |
| 54 | Joy | Intense happiness. | /dʒɔɪ/ | Gëzim |
| 55 | Kindness | Being friendly and generous. | /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ | Mirësi |
The proverb "The squeaky wheel gets the grease" means that the person who complains the most or draws attention to a problem is the one who is most likely to get help or have their issue resolved. It suggests that speaking up or making noise about a concern increases the chances of receiving attention and assistance.
The saying implies that persistence and vocalizing one's needs can lead to better results. However, it can also carry a negative connotation if someone complains excessively or unnecessarily.
| Verb | IPA | Meaning | Usage | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affect | /əˈfɛkt/ | To influence or produce a change. | Used when one thing causes a change in another. | "The severe weather will affect the flight schedule." |
| Effect | /ɪˈfekt/ | (Noun) The result or outcome of a change. | Used when referring to what happens as a result of an action. | "The effect of the new policy was noticeable immediately." |
| (Verb) | /ɪˈfekt/ | (Verb, less common) To bring about or cause to happen. | Used in contexts like "to effect change." | "The leader's actions effected a major turnaround." |
When you take care of yourself,
you feel better.
When you feel better,
you look better.
When you look better,
good things come your way.
It all starts with you.
| Verb | IPA | Meaning | Usage | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apprise | /əˈpraɪz/ | To inform or notify someone. | Used when updating someone with new information. | "Please apprise me of any changes to the schedule." |
| Appraise | /əˈpreɪz/ | To assess or evaluate the value or quality of something. | Commonly used for property valuation or performance reviews. | "The expert appraised the painting at a high value." |
"Add insult to injury" means making an already bad situation even worse by doing something hurtful on top of the problem.
For example, if you fail an exam (injury) and then your teacher makes a sarcastic remark about your performance (insult), that remark is just adding insult to injury.
It's a way to describe actions that compound someone's misfortune rather than helping them out.
"Always put your best foot forward" is a straightforward way of saying that you should always try to present yourself in the best possible light.
In practice, it means that no matter the situation—be it a job interview, meeting someone new, or any opportunity where first impressions count—you should give your best effort and show your strongest, most positive qualities.
Essentially, don’t hold back; let your best side lead the way, because that sets the tone for how others perceive you.
6. All right and alright
The standard spelling is all right, but alright is more common although many people consider it incorrect.
| No. | Word | Definition | IPA | Albanian Translation |
|---|
| 56 | Juxtaposition | To place contrasting elements side by side. | /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/ | Vendosje krahasuese |
| 57 | Malapropism | Misuse of similar-sounding words. | /ˈmæləprəpɪzəm/ | Gabim në përdorimin e fjalëve të ngjashme |
| 58 | Magnanimous | Generous or noble in spirit. | /mæɡˈnænɪməs/ | Fisnik |
| 59 | Mentor | Experienced guide or adviser. | /ˈmɛntɔːr/ | Udhëzues me përvojë |
| 60 | Metaphor | Indirect comparison without “like” or “as.” | /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/ | Metaforë |
| Word | IPA | English Explanation | Albanian Translation |
|---|
| Innate | /ɪˈneɪt/ | Inborn or natural characteristic. | i/e lindur |
| Intellectual | /ˌɪn.təˈlek.tʃu.əl/. | Relating to mental or academic pursuits. | intelektual |
| Interactive | /ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv/ | Involving two-way communication/engagement. | interaktiv |
| Irony | /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/ | Outcome opposite of what’s expected. | ironi |
| Jargon | /ˈdʒɑːrɡən/ | Specialized language of a group. | zhargon |
| Verb | IPA | Meaning | Usage | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Censure | /ˈsen.ʃər/ | To express strong disapproval, often formally. | Used when officially criticizing someone's actions. | "The board censured the manager for unethical behavior." |
| Censor | /ˈsen.sər/ | To remove or suppress objectionable content. | Used when an authority cuts or bans material. | "The government censored the controversial scenes in the movie." |
5. All and every
• Incorrect: Every children need love.
• Correct: Every child needs love.
• Incorrect: All the light was out.
• Correct: All the lights were out.
Every is used with a singular noun.
All is used with a plural noun.
8. Interjection (Shows Emotion)
An interjection expresses a sudden emotion or reaction.
Examples: Wow! Oh! Oops! Hurray!
What to Know:
Often followed by an exclamation mark. (Wow! That’s amazing!)
What You Should Focus on as a New Student:
1. Start with Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives :“ These are the most essential for building sentences.
2. Learn Pronouns and Prepositions They help you create more natural, fluid sentences.
3. Practice Identifying Parts of Speech :Try reading sentences and asking: Is this a noun, verb, or adjective?
4. Gradually Learn Tenses and Sentence Structure : It will help you build full, meaningful sentences.
Where there is a will there is a way.
This means that if you really want something badly enough, you'll figure out how to make it happen, no matter what obstacles stand in your way.
The proverb "Don’t make a mountain out of an anthill (or molehill)" means don't exaggerate a small problem into something much bigger than it really is. If an issue is minor, don't treat it as if it were a major disaster.
7. Conjunction (Joins Words or Sentences)
A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.
Examples: and, but, or, because, although
What to Know:
Coordinating conjunctions ("FANBOYS": = for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) join equal parts of a sentence.
I like apples and oranges.
Subordinating conjunctions (because, although, if) connect dependent clauses.
I stayed home because it was raining.
| No. | Word | IPA | Albanian Translation | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Endurance | /ɪnˈdʊərəns/ | durim | Ability to withstand hardship. |
| 37 | Enthusiasm | /ɪnˈθjuːzɪæzəm/ | entuziazëm | Intense interest or excitement. |
| 38 | Equilibrium | /ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm/ | ekuilibër | State of balance. |
| 39 | Excellence | /ˈɛksələns/ | ekzellencë | High quality or superiority. |
| 40 | Expectation | /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/ | pritje | Belief about future outcomes. |
Shall
Will
4. Ago and before
• Incorrect: His father died three years before.
• Correct: His father died three years ago.
Ago is used to count back from the present.
It is used with a past tense and a time expression.
Before is used when you date back from any point of time which is made specific.
• I saw him two years before I went to England.
3. Adjectives ending in -ly
• Incorrect: She smiled friendly.
• Correct: She smiled in a friendly way.
• Incorrect: He laughed silly.
• Correct: He gave a silly laugh
Here the error lies in using an adjective instead of an adverb.
We use adverbs to modify verbs.
Most adverbs end in –ly; there are also a few adjectives that end in ly.
Examples are: costly, friendly, lively, likely, lonely, lovely, silly and ugly.
There are no adverbs costly/costlily or friendly/friendlily.
The idiom "a dime a dozen" means something is so common or ordinary that it's almost worthless. It’s used to describe things that aren’t special or unique because they’re found everywhere.
In short, if something is "a dime a dozen," it’s nothing to get excited about because it’s so common that it hardly stands out.
Stay
Remain
| No. | Word | Definition | IPA | Albanian Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Discovery | Finding something new. | /dɪˈskʌvəri/ | zbulim |
| 32 | Elation | Great happiness and exhilaration. | /ɪˈleɪʃən/ | gëzim i madh |
| 33 | Empathy | Understanding others’ emotions. | /ˈɛmpəθi/ | empati |
| 34 | Empower | Give power or authority. | /ɪmˈpaʊər/ | fuqizoj |
| 35 | Encouragement | Support to boost confidence. | /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/ | inkurajim |
6. Preposition (Shows Relationship)
A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words.
Examples: in, on, under, between, with
What to Know:
Prepositions show place (on the table), time (at 5 o’clock), or direction (to the park).
You meet people for a reason.
Either you need them to change your life, or you are the one that will change their life.
This saying is basically saying that every person you meet has a purpose in your life.
Sometimes, you'll come across someone who helps you grow, learn, or change for the better.
Other times, you might be the person who has that positive impact on someone else.
In short, your relationships aren't random—they’re all part of a bigger plan where each encounter is meant to shape you or help shape someone else.
The proverb "The early bird catches the worm" means that those who take action early, without procrastination, are more likely to succeed.
It suggests that by being prompt and proactive, you secure opportunities that others might miss out on.
For example, if you start your day or begin a task ahead of others, you’re more likely to grab the best chance at success—just like a bird that wakes up early finds the worm waiting for it. It’s a straightforward reminder that success often comes to those who are prepared and act quickly, rather than waiting until it’s too late.
In plain terms: if you’re not quick to act, you might miss out on what could have been yours.
Better safe than sorry!
It means it's wiser to be cautious now so you don't face regrets or problems later.
"Actions speak louder than words" means that what you do is more important than what you say you'll do.
In other words, promises and talk mean nothing if you don't follow through with actions.
5. Adverb (Describes a Verb, Adjective, or Another Adverb)
An adverb describes how, when, where, or to what extent an action happens.
Examples: quickly, today, very, well
What to Know:
Many adverbs end in -ly (slowly, quietly).
They answer: How? When? Where? How often?
She runs quickly. I’ll go tomorrow.
Say
Tell
| Word | IPA Transcription | Albanian Translation | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curiosity | /ˌkjʊərɪˈɒsɪti/ | kureshtje | Desire to learn or know more. |
| Dedication | /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ | dedikim | Devotion to a task or purpose. |
| Delight | /dɪˈlaɪt/ | kënaqësi | Great pleasure or joy. |
| Determination | /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/ | vendosmëri | Firmness in achieving goals. |
| Diligence | /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ | diligencë | Careful and persistent work. |
| Discipline | /ˈdɪsəplɪn/ | disiplinë | Self-control in behavior. |
2. Across and through
The difference between across and through is similar to the difference between on and in.
We use through to talk about movement in three dimensional spaces with things on all sides.
• We walked across the field. (= We were on the field.)
• We walked through the wood. (= We were in the wood.)
The "copycat spirit" is essentially the tendency to mimic or replicate someone else's ideas, style, or behavior instead of coming up with something original.
It's that mindset of following the proven formula—sometimes to learn or get a quick win—but often it gets a bad rap because it lacks genuine innovation and creativity.
1. According to
• Incorrect: According to me, she should have resigned earlier.
• Correct: In my opinion, she should have resigned earlier.
We do not give our own opinions with according to.
English (Incorrect):
"According to me, she should have resigned earlier."
Albanian Translation (Literal):
"Sipas meje, ajo duhej të ishte dorëhequr më herët."
Explanation in English:
The phrase "according to" is used to introduce information or opinions from an external source, not your own personal opinion. When you use "according to me," you are incorrectly attributing your own opinion to an external source. To express your personal view, you should use "in my opinion."
Shpjegim në shqip:
Fjala "sipas" përdoret për të prezantuar informacione ose mendime nga një burim i jashtëm, jo për të shprehur mendimin personal. Duke thënë "sipas meje," po i atribuon gabimisht mendimit tënd një burimi të jashtëm. Për të shprehur mendimin personal, duhet të përdorësh "në mendimin tim."
| Word | IPA | Albanian | Definition |
|---|
| Consciousness | /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/ | vetëdije | Awareness of thoughts and surroundings. |
| Consistency | /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/ | qëndrueshmëri | Steady and uniform behavior. |
| Contentment | /kənˈtɛnt.mənt/. | kënaqësi | Satisfaction with what one has. |
| Courage | /ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ | guxim | Ability to confront fear. |
| Creativity | /ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ | krijimtari | Ability to generate original ideas. |
Refuse
Deny
4. Adjective (Describes a Noun)
An adjective describes or gives more information about a noun.
Examples: big, red, happy, tall, interesting
What to Know:
Adjectives answer: What kind? Which one? How many?
They can show comparison:
tall taller tallest
Better safe than sorry.
This proverb means that taking precautions now can help you avoid problems or regrets later.
In other words, it's smarter to be cautious—even if it seems overly careful—because dealing with the consequences of a mistake or accident is usually much worse than putting in a little extra effort upfront.
| # | Word | Definition | IPA | Albanian Translation |
|---|
| 46 | Hubris | Excessive pride or self-confidence. | /ˈhjuːbrɪs/ | mburrësi i tepruar |
| 47 | Hyperbole | Deliberate exaggeration for effect. | /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/ | ekzagjerim i tepruar |
| 48 | Incongruous | Out of place or inconsistent. | /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/ | papërshtatshëm |
| 49 | Infamy | Extreme dishonor or notoriety. | /ˈɪnfəmi/ | famë e keqe |
| 50 | Initiation | Act of beginning or introduction. | /ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/ | nisje |
A spoilt day
I will never be happy
If I have no control over my emotions,
If my day is spoilt
By a scratch on my car,
An angry word at home,
A mini-crisis at work,
An unkept appointment,
A less-than-perfect result,
A wrinkled stocking
Or a crooked tie.
I will never be happy
If I am the victim of my own emotions,
A prisoner of overgrown expectations.
Idioms are fixed expressions where the meaning isn’t obvious from the individual words. They’re like linguistic shortcuts that native speakers understand instantly, even though if you took them literally, they wouldn’t make much sense.
For example, when we say something is "a bitter pill," we're not talking about an actual pill that tastes bitter. Instead, it means that something is very unpleasant or hard to accept—like a tough truth or an unavoidable negative outcome. It’s similar to saying “it’s a hard truth to swallow.” There’s no sugar-coating here: sometimes life forces you to deal with something disagreeable, and that’s your bitter pill.
In short:
Example 1:
"After the company downsized, hearing that his position was eliminated was a bitter pill to swallow."
Example 2:
"Realizing that her dream vacation was canceled due to budget cuts was a bitter pill to swallow."
Both examples show situations where the outcome was unpleasant and hard to accept.
| Word | IPA | Albanian Translation | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existential | /ˌɛksɪˈstɛnʃəl/ | ekzistencial | Relating to existence/meaning of life. |
| Exponential | /ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃəl/ | eksponencial | Rapidly increasing or expanding. |
| Formative | /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/ | formues | Shaping or influencing development. |
| Holistic | /hoʊˈlɪstɪk/ | holistik | Emphasizing the whole, not parts. |
| Homonym | /ˈhɑːmənɪm/ | homonim | Word identical in form, different meaning. |
3. Verb (Action or State of Being)
A verb shows an action or a state of being.
Examples: run, jump, eat, be, have, think
What to Know:
Verbs change according to tense (past, present, future).
I eat (present), I ate (past), I will eat (future).
Some verbs are regular (play - played) and some are irregular (go - went).
