| A | B |
| listen to | pay attention to what someone is saying or a sound that you can hear |
| account for | to make up a particular amount or part of something |
| switch on | to turn on |
| tune in | to watch or listen to a program on television or radio |
| put in | to spend time or use energy working or practicing on something |
| convert to | to change from one form, system, or purpose to a different one |
| shy away from | to avoid doing or dealing with because you are not confident about it or you are worried or nervous about it |
| talk back to | to answer someone rudely after they have criticized you or told you to do something |
| call in | to telephone a radio or television show to give your opinion or ask a question |
| hear about | to be told or to find out a piece of information |