Matching Pairs Language learningOnline version Match the words and definitions by Oksana Koval 1 the lingua franca 2 to get by in a language 3 to pick up /acquire a language 4 to master a language 5 to be accurate 6 to immerse yourself in (English) 7 to have (an) extensive vocabulary 8 to have a natural flair for languages 9 proficient to know and use a large number of words to completely surround yourself with To learn a language to a native or near-native level.to speak and understand a language very well skilled at; highly knowledgeable of have natural ability to speak languages well know just enough of a language for simple communication a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different. learn a language by practising it, rather than by learning it in a class to be precise, without too many grammar mistakes