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American English File – A Threatening Message

Level 3American English File2:53

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

  • I
    I tried Henry again.

    I called Henry again.

  • S
    Still no answer.

    He didn't answer the phone.

  • C
    crack a code

    break, solve, understand a secret code or password

  • U
    username

    the name that you use to log in to a website

  • E
    encrypted

    make data secret with a code

  • file
    file/faɪl/A2

    hồ sơ

    In this lesson: a collection of data stored on a computer

  • formula
    formula/ˈfɔːrmjələ/B2

    cách thức

    In this lesson: a mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols (F = ma, E=mc 2 )

  • H
    Hang on.

    Wait.

  • document
    document/ˈdɑːkjumənt/B1

    tài liệu

    In this lesson: a collection of papers or data on a computer

  • H
    his old man

    his father

Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.