I was expecting my monthly payment by now, but it hasn't come through. Have you had any issues?
I think we're in a good spot. If we can maintain this pace, there's a good chance we'll qualify for a team bonus.
Everything looks normal here. Maybe there's a delay on the bank's side?
Это правильный ответ
No problems on my end; I got my paycheck as usual. You should probably reach out to HR to find out what's causing the delay.
Это правильный ответ
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(B) is a good reply because it talks about the payment problem. It says that, on their side, nothing is wrong and suggests the money might be slow at the bank. That helps the speaker understand what could be happening.
(C) is also a good reply. It says the other person received their pay normally, so the system is probably working. It then gives a clear next step—contact HR—to solve the problem.
(A) is not a good reply because it talks about team performance and bonuses, not about the missing monthly payment.
Снижение прочности памяти Узнайте, как бороться с кривой забывания
"Come through" usually means to succeed or deliver what’s expected, especially when it really matters. For example, if a friend promises to help you move and actually shows up on time with a truck, you could say, “You really came through for me!” It’s often used when someone helps out or finishes something important, just when you need it most.
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Come throughcome through
Arpabet: [k-ah1-m-th-r-uw1] IPA: /kʌm θɹu/ -
[k] /k/play_circle_filledTo create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g.
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[ah1] /ʌ/play_circle_filledTo create the 'other ah' sound ʌ the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed.
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[m] /m/play_circle_filledTo create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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[th] /θ/play_circle_filledTo create the ð sound the tip of the tongue is placed behind the top front teeth. The friction occurs between the tip of the tongue and the top front teeth. Subtle friction may also occur between the top of the front of the tongue and the tooth ridge.
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[uw] /u/play_circle_filledTo create the 'oo sound' u, the lips are pulled into a tense, small circle. In addition, the back of the tongue is raised to a high position and sides of the tongue may touch the top teeth at the back of the mouth.
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Снижение прочности памяти Узнайте, как бороться с кривой забывания
The phrase "on someone's end" means from a particular person's perspective, responsibility, or part of a situation. It often refers to actions or issues that someone else is dealing with or managing. For example, if something goes wrong in a project, you might say "It seems like there was a problem on Sarah's end," meaning Sarah is responsible for the issue.
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On someone's endon someone's end
Arpabet: [aa-n-s-ah1-m-w-ah0-n-z-eh-n-d] IPA: /ɑn ˈsʌmwɚnz ɛnd/ -
[aa] /ɑ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the 'aa sound' ɑ the vocal tract is very open for the production of the 'aa sound' ɑ. In fact, the jaw is held more open and the back of the tongue is held lower for this sound than any other American English vowel sound pronunciation. The tongue touches the inside of the bottom teeth so that the top of the tongue is nearly even with the top of the bottom teeth. The lips are held open and kept rounded, but relaxed.
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[n] /n/play_circle_filledTo create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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[s] /s/play_circle_filledTo create the 's sound' s, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound.
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[ah1] /ʌ/play_circle_filledTo create the 'other ah' sound ʌ the body of the tongue is relaxed and set low in the mouth. The sides of the tongue lightly touch the bottom teeth during the formation of the sound. The jaw is kept in a neutral position, and the lips are relaxed.
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[m] /m/play_circle_filledTo create the 'm sound' m, the lips are pressed together, causing the air to be blocked from leaving the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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[w] /w/play_circle_filledTo create the 'w sound' w the jaw is mostly closed and the lips form a small, tight circle. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords must vibrate during the production of the sound.
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[er] /ɚ/play_circle_filledTo create the ɚ sound first raise the back of the tongue so that the sides of the tongue touch the back teeth. The center of the back of the tongue is lower and the air travels through this groove to create the sound.
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[n] /n/play_circle_filledTo create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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[z] /z/play_circle_filledTo create the 'z sound' z, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth. The tongue is kept tense as air is pushed between a small groove along the center of the tip of the tongue and the front of the tooth ridge. The front sides of the tongue touch the side teeth toward the front of the mouth. The lips are held slightly tense during the sound.
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[eh] /ɛ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed.
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[n] /n/play_circle_filledTo create the 'n sound' n, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.
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[d] /d/play_circle_filledTo create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released.
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Liam was having a video call with his friend, Jake. "Hey, I can't see you clearly. Is the internet connection bad ?" Liam asked. "No, everything looks fine ," Jake replied.Suddenly, the call disconnected. Liam sighed and checked his router, but it seemed to be working. "Maybe the problem is ," he thought. He sent Jake a message: "I think my internet is working. Can you check ?"A few minutes later, Jake called back. "It turns out my little brother unplugged the Wi-Fi cable. The issue was definitely !"They both laughed and continued their conversation.
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"Reach out" is a versatile phrasal verb in English that can have different meanings depending on the context. It's helpful to understand its main uses: it can mean to physically extend your arm to touch or grab something, to contact someone for help or communication (often by phone, email, or social media), or to offer support or connection emotionally. The meaning shifts based on what follows the phrase and the situation it's used in, making it a great example of how English relies on context. By practicing with examples, learners can get comfortable spotting these differences.
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Reach outreach out
Arpabet: [r-iy-ch-aw-t] IPA: /ɹiːtʃ aʊt/ -
[iy] /i/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the i sound the tongue is forward, with the body of the tongue near the tooth ridge. The tongue is higher in the mouth for this sound compared to all other vowels in English. Because the tongue is so high, the jaw is relatively closed during the i sound. The sides of the tongue touch the top, side teeth during the sound.
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[ch] /tʃ/play_circle_filledTo create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the back tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released with friction.
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[aw] /aʊ/play_circle_filledStart with the jaw open and the body of the tongue in a low position in the mouth. The bottom teeth can be felt along the sides of the tongue. Then, as the jaw closes, the lips close into a small circle. The body of the tongue moves upward until the tongue is near the back of the hard palate.
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[t] /t/play_circle_filledTo create the t, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The aspiration for a t is greater than the aspiration for a /d/, especially when it is the first sound of a word or the first sound of a stressed syllable.
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A "paycheck" is the money you get from your job, usually every week or two, as payment for the work you've done. It can be a physical check or a direct deposit into your bank account. People often say things like “I can’t wait for my paycheck” when they're looking forward to getting paid. It's basically your reward for all the hours you’ve worked.
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Paycheckpaycheck
Arpabet: [p-ey1-ch-eh0-k] IPA: /ˈpeɪtʃɛk/ -
[p] /p/play_circle_filledTo create the p, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract by closing the lips. The sound is aspirated when the air is released.
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[ey] /eɪ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the eɪ sound, begin with the tongue pushed somewhat forward but in a neutral position in the mouth. Then, as the jaw closes slightly, move the body of the tongue upward until it is near the tooth ridge--similar to the position of a 'y sound' y. The front sides of the tongue touch the inside of the top teeth at the end of the sound.
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[ch] /tʃ/play_circle_filledTo create this sound air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the tip of the tongue presses against the back tooth ridge while the sides of the tongue press against the upper side teeth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released with friction.
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[eh] /ɛ/play_circle_filledTo pronounce the ɛ sound the middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed.
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[k] /k/play_circle_filledTo create the k, air is briefly prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The sound is aspirated when the air is released. The amount of aspiration used to produce a k is greater than that used for a g.
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Maria: I just got my paycheck today!
Tom: That's great! How much did you earn?
Maria: I earned $1,200 this month. I've been putting in extra hours lately, so it's a bit more than usual.
Tom: Nice! Is that before or after taxes?
Maria: It's before taxes, so I'll get a little less after the deductions. I usually end up with around $1,000 after everything is taken out.
Tom: Got it. Taxes and deductions can really eat into your paycheck. Do you have any plans for the extra money?
Maria: I'm thinking of saving most of it. I might treat myself to a nice dinner this weekend, though. It's been a while since I've gone out.
Tom: Sounds like a good idea. Do you usually get paid on the same day every month?
Maria: Yes, my employer always pays me on the 25th. It's nice to know exactly when the money's coming in. Makes budgeting a bit easier.
Tom: That's good. It must help with planning your expenses. I sometimes struggle to keep track when my pay date changes.
Maria: Yeah, I used to have that issue at my old job. Having a consistent payday really makes a difference.
1. What is the woman planning to do with the extra money from her paycheck?
2. When does the woman usually receive her paycheck?
3. Why does the woman appreciate getting paid on the same day every month?
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