Listening Tool

111 Words

Listening Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving

Vocabulary for understanding everyday problems, asking for help, and offering solutions.

Issue

/ˈɪʃuː/

Complication

/ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Dilemma

/dɪˈlɛmə/

Predicament

/prɪˈdɪkəmənt/

Setback

/ˈsɛtbæk/

Obstacle

/ˈɒbstəkəl/

Hindrance

/ˈhɪndrəns/

Barrier

/ˈbæriər/

Hurdle

/ˈhɜːrdəl/

Glitch

/ɡlɪtʃ/

Snag

/snæɡ/

Malfunction

/ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃən/

Defect

/ˈdiːfɛkt/

Breakdown

/ˈbreɪkdaʊn/

Disruption

/dɪsˈrʌpʃən/

Interruption

/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

Inconvenience

/ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

Hassle

/ˈhæsəl/

Assistance

/əˈsɪstəns/

Guidance

/ˈɡaɪdəns/