Crossword puzzle : Improvising in English

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Improvising in English [B1] — VocaVerb

Do you ever struggle to find the right word in English? This crossword will help you practise useful phrases and strategies for keeping a conversation going, even when you’re not sure what to say. From buying time to paraphrasing, discover the key expressions that will make you sound more confident and natural in everyday situations.

Grid

Fill in the grid: pick a square, read the clue and type your answer.

Clues

Across

  1. 1. Continuing until now
  2. 4. Short and using few words
  3. 5. Relaxed and informal in style
  4. 8. Generate ideas spontaneously in a group
  5. 11. Done without preparation or planning
  6. 13. Interesting and attracting attention
  7. 16. Extended spoken or written communication
  8. 17. Paying attention to spoken words
  9. 18. Respond to something that happens
  10. 19. Distinctive way of pronouncing words

Down

  1. 2. Belonging to them
  2. 3. In a higher position
  3. 6. Natural and unplanned behavior or speech
  4. 7. Rise and fall of voice in speech
  5. 9. Feeling sure about your abilities
  6. 10. Speaking smoothly without difficulty
  7. 12. Small group of words in speech
  8. 14. Connect one idea to another smoothly
  9. 15. Question word for place

Answers

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Across

  • 1. Continuing until now → still
  • 4. Short and using few words → brief
  • 5. Relaxed and informal in style → casual
  • 8. Generate ideas spontaneously in a group → brainstorm
  • 11. Done without preparation or planning → impromptu
  • 13. Interesting and attracting attention → engaging
  • 16. Extended spoken or written communication → discourse
  • 17. Paying attention to spoken words → listening
  • 18. Respond to something that happens → react
  • 19. Distinctive way of pronouncing words → accent

Down

  • 2. Belonging to them → their
  • 3. In a higher position → above
  • 6. Natural and unplanned behavior or speech → spontaneous
  • 7. Rise and fall of voice in speech → intonation
  • 9. Feeling sure about your abilities → confident
  • 10. Speaking smoothly without difficulty → fluently
  • 12. Small group of words in speech → phrase
  • 14. Connect one idea to another smoothly → bridge
  • 15. Question word for place → where

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