Words 1–4

Say each word after your teacher

commence

begin (formal) /kəˈmens/

The ceremony will commence at 10 a.m. sharp. (= start)

endeavour

try hard (formal) /ɪnˈdevə/

We will endeavour to reply within 24 hours. (= try)

facilitate

make easier (formal) /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/

The new app will facilitate booking tickets. (= make easier)

obtain

get (formal) /əbˈteɪn/

Visitors must obtain a permit before camping. (= get)

Words 5–8

Say each word after your teacher

sufficient

enough (formal) /səˈfɪʃnt/

There was not sufficient time to answer every question. (= enough)

prior to

before (formal) /ˈpraɪə tuː/

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. (= before)

regarding

about (formal) /rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/

I am writing regarding my recent order. (= about)

acknowledge

admit or accept that something is true (formal) /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

The company acknowledged that the delivery was late. (= admit)

Say each word after your teacher

purchase

buy (formal) /ˈpɜːtʃəs/

Tickets can be purchased online. (= bought)

assist

help (formal) /əˈsɪst/

Staff will be happy to assist you. (= help)

Answer out loud — full sentences

Make these formal: start, try, get, before, help.

Write (say) a formal notice for a school trip using commence and prior to.

Acknowledge a mistake formally.

Ask a hotel for something formally: I would like to request…

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