The key colloquial English terms discussed in the document are slang words and informal phrases commonly used in spoken American English. Some examples provided are "cool" meaning good or enjoyable, "sick" meaning excellent, and "peace out" as a way to say goodbye. Overall, the document appears to outline and define informal spoken language terms for readers to better understand casual American English conversations.
A traveler is packing for a summer trip to the Caribbean and will bring sandals, swimsuits, sunglasses, hats, dresses, shorts, shirts, skirts, shoes, jewelry, and sun protection items. They are also packing for a winter trip to the Pyrenees mountains and their luggage includes warm clothing like coats, boots, gloves, scarves, pants, sweaters, pyjamas, and undergarments for changing temperatures.
The document provides feedback on oral and writing exams for advanced students. It notes that students made too many basic and intermediate mistakes, lacked organization of ideas, and did not use enough advanced lexical and grammatical structures. It recommends that students practice more, consolidate lower levels, prepare topics in advance with summaries and mind maps, force themselves to use new vocabulary and structures, and make the most of classroom learning and resources. Repetition and practice of reading, speaking, writing and revising is emphasized as essential.
This document lists and defines 22 common weather idioms using letters A through V, including idioms about storms, clouds, rain, wind, rainbows, and more. Some examples are "to be on cloud nine" meaning to be very happy, "come rain or shine" meaning regardless of the weather, and "every cloud has a silver lining" meaning that bad situations may have unintended benefits.
The document contains questions to gather personal information about an individual, their best friend, family, daily activities, past and future holidays, food preferences, home, and ability to speak other languages. It asks for details about where they live, work, family members, daily routines, favorite foods, recent and upcoming travel plans, and living situation.
The key colloquial English terms discussed in the document are slang words and informal phrases commonly used in spoken American English. Some examples provided are "cool" meaning good or enjoyable, "sick" meaning excellent, and "peace out" as a way to say goodbye. Overall, the document appears to outline and define informal spoken language terms for readers to better understand casual American English conversations.
A traveler is packing for a summer trip to the Caribbean and will bring sandals, swimsuits, sunglasses, hats, dresses, shorts, shirts, skirts, shoes, jewelry, and sun protection items. They are also packing for a winter trip to the Pyrenees mountains and their luggage includes warm clothing like coats, boots, gloves, scarves, pants, sweaters, pyjamas, and undergarments for changing temperatures.
The document provides feedback on oral and writing exams for advanced students. It notes that students made too many basic and intermediate mistakes, lacked organization of ideas, and did not use enough advanced lexical and grammatical structures. It recommends that students practice more, consolidate lower levels, prepare topics in advance with summaries and mind maps, force themselves to use new vocabulary and structures, and make the most of classroom learning and resources. Repetition and practice of reading, speaking, writing and revising is emphasized as essential.
This document lists and defines 22 common weather idioms using letters A through V, including idioms about storms, clouds, rain, wind, rainbows, and more. Some examples are "to be on cloud nine" meaning to be very happy, "come rain or shine" meaning regardless of the weather, and "every cloud has a silver lining" meaning that bad situations may have unintended benefits.
The document contains questions to gather personal information about an individual, their best friend, family, daily activities, past and future holidays, food preferences, home, and ability to speak other languages. It asks for details about where they live, work, family members, daily routines, favorite foods, recent and upcoming travel plans, and living situation.
The document lists possible interactions that could be part of a February exam, including checking in at a hotel, asking for directions, checking in at an airport, interactions between waiters and customers at a restaurant, and making weekend plans with friends by suggesting and agreeing on activities like going to sports events, movies, or restaurants.
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This document provides vocabulary related to travel, accommodations, transportation, and airports. It lists different types of accommodations including hotels, bed and breakfasts, hostels, and camping sites. It describes common amenities found at accommodations like television, pools, and internet access. Phrases for checking in and out, booking rooms, and room service are provided. Airport vocabulary covers terms like boarding area, baggage claim, security checkpoint, and gate. Train vocabulary includes platform, schedule, ticket, and changes. Broader travel vocabulary lists documents, guides, agents, and package holidays. Finally, types of transportation are defined like bus, train, taxi, bike, and ferry.
This document discusses pronouns and their usage. It covers object pronouns that can follow verbs or prepositions, subject pronouns that precede verbs, and adjective pronouns that come before nouns. Examples are provided to illustrate object pronouns like "me", "us", and "her"; subject pronouns such as "she" and "you"; and adjective pronouns such as "my" and "our". Readers are then prompted to complete exercises to practice using these pronouns.
The document provides information about ways to indicate time, date, and location in English. It lists terms used to specify the hour or festival (e.g. at three o'clock, at Christmas), the day on a calendar (e.g. on 4th July, on my birthday), and broader timeframes like months, seasons, years (e.g. in April, in summer, in the 1960s). It also categorizes terms used to denote one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional locations (e.g. at the bus stop, on the wall, in Spain). Two students then provide examples filling in blanks with appropriate terms from the document.
The document discusses the present continuous tense in English. It explains that the present continuous is formed using the verb "be" plus the present participle or "-ing" form of the main verb. It is used to describe actions that are happening now or around now, rather than habitual actions. Examples of the affirmative, negative and interrogative forms are provided for the present continuous of the verb "to sleep". The document encourages the reader to practice forming sentences in the present continuous tense.
This document discusses ways to express frequency in English. It outlines that frequency adverbs can be placed in the middle position before or after verbs, or sometimes in initial, final, or middle positions. Expressions of frequency can combine everyday or other time expressions with every. Questions about frequency are asked with "How often". The document provides examples of sentences using frequency adverbs and expressions to convey how regularly or often an action occurs.
This document provides tips for improving fluency in oral discourse, including using oral discourse markers to give time to think, drilling language chunks and conversational structures, and underlining useful chunks found in readings. It recommends getting used to discourse markers like "yeah" and "well" that allow time for responding appropriately. Repeating and using fixed expressions and language chunks in context helps improve fluency. Underlining useful expressions found in readings and listening helps automatize them to build confidence and fluency in communication.
This document contains a collection of tongue twisters designed to challenge pronunciation and articulation. The tongue twisters cover a variety of topics and incorporate repetitive sounds and phrases to create difficulties for clear enunciation. They are intended to be practiced aloud to improve speech skills.
Susan Smith calls the human resources department and asks to speak to Rosalind Wilson. The receptionist asks for Susan's name and then transfers the call to Rosalind Wilson.
This document provides a list of common jobs and professions in English. For each profession, it gives a brief description of what that type of worker does. Some of the professions mentioned include cooks, nurses, actors, lawyers, police officers, hairdressers, farmers, writers, receptionists, bakers, engineers, politicians, and teachers. For each job, it asks what the workers in that profession do.
Andrew called the marketing department to speak with Adrian Jake but was told he was in a meeting. Claire offered to take a message for Adrian. Andrew provided his name and phone number and asked Claire to let Adrian know he should call back. Claire confirmed she would pass along the message.
This document discusses possessive adjectives and their rules of use. It explains that possessive adjectives follow the subject pronoun and verb to indicate possession, such as "she has a hat". Possessive adjectives also precede nouns, like "her hat". These adjectives do not change form based on singular or plural nouns. The document provides examples of using possessive adjectives with family members, possessions, and pets to illustrate their meaning and application. Students are instructed to complete exercises practicing these possessive adjectives.
This document provides example dialogues and expressions for introducing oneself and saying goodbye in English. It includes greetings for meeting someone, asking how they are, and saying goodbye. It also provides exercises for students to practice introducing themselves at a fancy dress party and finding other couples. The document aims to teach English language learners essential phrases for basic social interactions.
This document provides 20 tips for learning English, with a focus on listening, reading, speaking and practicing everyday. Some key tips include listening to English for 20 minutes a day to improve listening skills, reading topics of interest to stay motivated, learning 10 new English words every day, and practicing speaking through repetition and memorizing short dialogues. The overall message is that consistent small practices like listening, reading, writing and repeating words are very effective for improving English skills.
This document provides information about the verb "to be" in English, including its affirmative and negative forms, question forms, short answers, and various uses to describe location, age, weather, time and more. It gives examples of asking if specific people are in certain places, with negative short answers providing the correct location instead. The document encourages trying activities to practice using the verb "to be".
This document provides examples of ways to make and respond to suggestions in English. To make a suggestion, one can use phrases like "I think we should...", "What about...", or "Why don't we...". To support a suggestion, say things like "That's a great idea" or "Yeah, let's do it". To not support an idea, say "I don't think that will work" or "I'd rather...". One can also make an alternative suggestion using phrases such as "Why don't we...instead?" or "Perhaps we could...".
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Este documento proporciona ejercicios y consejos para tratar la disfemia. Incluye ejercicios de respiración, relajación y faciales para realizar una vez al día. También recomienda el uso de gestos al hablar y detenerse cuando se traba para modificar el habla de forma suave. Aconseja a los padres no corregir ni preocuparse, dar tiempo para hablar y crear un entorno relajado.
Comparatives and superlatives are grammatical forms that compare things. Comparatives, such as "taller" or "more expensive", compare two things, while superlatives, like "tallest" or "most expensive", compare three or more things and indicate the highest or lowest degree. Both comparatives and superlatives are formed using suffixes or by using "more" or "most" with adjectives and adverbs.
The document lists possible interactions that could be part of a February exam, including checking in at a hotel, asking for directions, checking in at an airport, interactions between waiters and customers at a restaurant, and making weekend plans with friends by suggesting and agreeing on activities like going to sports events, movies, or restaurants.
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Are bloggers thought leaders? Here are some tips on how you can become one. Provide great value, put awesome content out there on a regular basis, and help others.
This document provides vocabulary related to travel, accommodations, transportation, and airports. It lists different types of accommodations including hotels, bed and breakfasts, hostels, and camping sites. It describes common amenities found at accommodations like television, pools, and internet access. Phrases for checking in and out, booking rooms, and room service are provided. Airport vocabulary covers terms like boarding area, baggage claim, security checkpoint, and gate. Train vocabulary includes platform, schedule, ticket, and changes. Broader travel vocabulary lists documents, guides, agents, and package holidays. Finally, types of transportation are defined like bus, train, taxi, bike, and ferry.
This document discusses pronouns and their usage. It covers object pronouns that can follow verbs or prepositions, subject pronouns that precede verbs, and adjective pronouns that come before nouns. Examples are provided to illustrate object pronouns like "me", "us", and "her"; subject pronouns such as "she" and "you"; and adjective pronouns such as "my" and "our". Readers are then prompted to complete exercises to practice using these pronouns.
The document provides information about ways to indicate time, date, and location in English. It lists terms used to specify the hour or festival (e.g. at three o'clock, at Christmas), the day on a calendar (e.g. on 4th July, on my birthday), and broader timeframes like months, seasons, years (e.g. in April, in summer, in the 1960s). It also categorizes terms used to denote one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional locations (e.g. at the bus stop, on the wall, in Spain). Two students then provide examples filling in blanks with appropriate terms from the document.
The document discusses the present continuous tense in English. It explains that the present continuous is formed using the verb "be" plus the present participle or "-ing" form of the main verb. It is used to describe actions that are happening now or around now, rather than habitual actions. Examples of the affirmative, negative and interrogative forms are provided for the present continuous of the verb "to sleep". The document encourages the reader to practice forming sentences in the present continuous tense.
This document discusses ways to express frequency in English. It outlines that frequency adverbs can be placed in the middle position before or after verbs, or sometimes in initial, final, or middle positions. Expressions of frequency can combine everyday or other time expressions with every. Questions about frequency are asked with "How often". The document provides examples of sentences using frequency adverbs and expressions to convey how regularly or often an action occurs.
This document provides tips for improving fluency in oral discourse, including using oral discourse markers to give time to think, drilling language chunks and conversational structures, and underlining useful chunks found in readings. It recommends getting used to discourse markers like "yeah" and "well" that allow time for responding appropriately. Repeating and using fixed expressions and language chunks in context helps improve fluency. Underlining useful expressions found in readings and listening helps automatize them to build confidence and fluency in communication.
This document contains a collection of tongue twisters designed to challenge pronunciation and articulation. The tongue twisters cover a variety of topics and incorporate repetitive sounds and phrases to create difficulties for clear enunciation. They are intended to be practiced aloud to improve speech skills.
Susan Smith calls the human resources department and asks to speak to Rosalind Wilson. The receptionist asks for Susan's name and then transfers the call to Rosalind Wilson.
This document provides a list of common jobs and professions in English. For each profession, it gives a brief description of what that type of worker does. Some of the professions mentioned include cooks, nurses, actors, lawyers, police officers, hairdressers, farmers, writers, receptionists, bakers, engineers, politicians, and teachers. For each job, it asks what the workers in that profession do.
Andrew called the marketing department to speak with Adrian Jake but was told he was in a meeting. Claire offered to take a message for Adrian. Andrew provided his name and phone number and asked Claire to let Adrian know he should call back. Claire confirmed she would pass along the message.
This document discusses possessive adjectives and their rules of use. It explains that possessive adjectives follow the subject pronoun and verb to indicate possession, such as "she has a hat". Possessive adjectives also precede nouns, like "her hat". These adjectives do not change form based on singular or plural nouns. The document provides examples of using possessive adjectives with family members, possessions, and pets to illustrate their meaning and application. Students are instructed to complete exercises practicing these possessive adjectives.
This document provides example dialogues and expressions for introducing oneself and saying goodbye in English. It includes greetings for meeting someone, asking how they are, and saying goodbye. It also provides exercises for students to practice introducing themselves at a fancy dress party and finding other couples. The document aims to teach English language learners essential phrases for basic social interactions.
This document provides 20 tips for learning English, with a focus on listening, reading, speaking and practicing everyday. Some key tips include listening to English for 20 minutes a day to improve listening skills, reading topics of interest to stay motivated, learning 10 new English words every day, and practicing speaking through repetition and memorizing short dialogues. The overall message is that consistent small practices like listening, reading, writing and repeating words are very effective for improving English skills.
This document provides information about the verb "to be" in English, including its affirmative and negative forms, question forms, short answers, and various uses to describe location, age, weather, time and more. It gives examples of asking if specific people are in certain places, with negative short answers providing the correct location instead. The document encourages trying activities to practice using the verb "to be".
This document provides examples of ways to make and respond to suggestions in English. To make a suggestion, one can use phrases like "I think we should...", "What about...", or "Why don't we...". To support a suggestion, say things like "That's a great idea" or "Yeah, let's do it". To not support an idea, say "I don't think that will work" or "I'd rather...". One can also make an alternative suggestion using phrases such as "Why don't we...instead?" or "Perhaps we could...".
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Este documento anuncia un concurso de selfies en la EOI de San Javier. Los participantes deben tomarse una foto individual o grupal con una frase en el idioma que estudian. Las fotos se pueden enviar por correo electrónico o en formato impreso hasta el 26 de marzo. Las fotos se exhibirán del 27 de marzo al 28 de abril y un jurado elegirá dos ganadores. Habrá premios para los ganadores que se anunciarán el 28 de abril.
Este documento proporciona ejercicios y consejos para tratar la disfemia. Incluye ejercicios de respiración, relajación y faciales para realizar una vez al día. También recomienda el uso de gestos al hablar y detenerse cuando se traba para modificar el habla de forma suave. Aconseja a los padres no corregir ni preocuparse, dar tiempo para hablar y crear un entorno relajado.
Comparatives and superlatives are grammatical forms that compare things. Comparatives, such as "taller" or "more expensive", compare two things, while superlatives, like "tallest" or "most expensive", compare three or more things and indicate the highest or lowest degree. Both comparatives and superlatives are formed using suffixes or by using "more" or "most" with adjectives and adverbs.