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Essential English Vocabulary and Grammar Practice

Shopping and Financial Terminology

Review common phrases and concepts related to shopping, discounts, and personal finance:

• The dress is a bargain because it was $24 before and now it costs $12.
• The dress is cheaper now because it's in the sales.
• Matt can't afford to buy designer brands because they're too expensive.
• There was a discount of more than 50% on Matt's trainers.
• Olivia doesn't buy designer brands because they're a waste of money.

Affordability and Value Sentences

• I really like this bag, but I can't afford it. Could you lend me $5?
• I'm trying to save up for a laptop. The brand I want is expensive, so I'll need to borrow some money.
• That smartphone isn't worth $300. Don't buy it; it's a waste

Mexico has voted for a change and got it. Andrés Manuel López Obrador won the elections by a wide margin and MORENA obtained the majority at the federal level in the chamber of deputies and senators. This practically leaves the country without counterweights, only with the judiciary as hope to exercise responsible opposition.

Although MORENA dominates the chamber of deputies, the presidency of the same indicates, according to the regulations, that the rotation of the board of directors must go in order according to the majorities, so this year it is up to the National Action Party. That has happened in recent years without fail, however, MORENA, with its overwhelming majority, intended that the current president of the Chamber of Deputies,

The 27 Club is the title used to refer to artists who have died at age 27, usually due to suicides, murders, or drug abuse, including Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Jim Morrison, and Jimi Hendrix, among several other artists.

Recently, in 2017, another phenomenon started; some have begun referring to the Club of 21. This term was first used in the song "Legends" by Juice WRLD, in which he narrates his fear of reaching that age, stating that he has become paranoid because many rappers are dying young—coincidentally, those who are called legendary.

Fear of Premature Death in Music

In these lines, he explains that he does not find an answer to the deaths of these rappers who die very young and whose deaths occur unexpectedly.

Drug Abuse and Unexpected

Fundamentals of Marketing Management

The role of the Marketing Manager involves strategic decisions regarding Market Share, focusing on the core elements of the Marketing Mix: Product, Price, Promotion, and Place.

The Evolution of Marketing Eras

• Production Era (Pre-1920s): Goods were scarce; buyers accepted what was available. (Approx. XIX Century to 1920)
• Sales Era (1920 to 1960): Increased production necessitated aggressive selling to move products out.
• Marketing Concept Era (1960 to Present): Focus shifted to satisfying customer needs and delivering value.
• Customer Relationship Era (1990 to Present): Emphasis on satisfying high customer expectations and building long-term relationships.

Strategic Decision Making

Key components of strategic decision... Continue reading "Marketing Strategy Fundamentals: Eras, Data, and Consumer Decisions" »

People

Which / That

Use "which" or "that" to talk about things. Use "where" to talk about places. They usually come after the noun they refer to.

Omit "which" or "that" if they are followed by a personal pronoun or noun.

Second Conditional

Use the second conditional to talk about:

• Imaginary situations in the present:
  Example: If I were rich, I would live in a huge house.
• Improbable events in the future:
  Example: If he left home earlier, he would never be late for work.

Was I/he/she/it

Were you/we/they

Modal Verbs for Obligation and

Relativity Law and Phenomena

The relativity law, analyzing phenomena for bodies whose speed is comparable to the speed of light

The time and the space can have a different reference system

Characteristics of Light

The light is reflected and has wave characteristics.

The measurement can be probabilistic and not precisely directs.

Measurement and Physical Magnitude

Measurement: the act of measuring as the comparison of a property or physical magnitude with another of the same class. Assigning a numerical value to the result of said measurement, and adding a unit of measurement which will give us an accurate idea of the physical magnitude that is being measured

Physical Magnitude: is the term associated with some property or characteristic measurable... Continue reading "Understanding Relativity and Measurement in Physics" »

Basketball Player Positions

1. Point Guard or 'Playmaker'
2. Shooting Guard
3. Small Forward or Forward
4. Power Forward
5. Center

Pivoting Technique

Pivoting, or turning, requires you to keep one foot (your pivot foot) stationary while you turn or spin your body around on the ball of that pivot foot. This allows you to change direction while holding the ball, following specific movement rules.

Shooting Fundamentals

For more potential power when shooting a basketball, slightly bend your knees before the shot. Your dominant hand should grip the ball with fingers spread out, using your fingertips. Your other hand should support the ball on the side.

Executing a Layup

A layup is a two-point shot attempt typically made by leaping from below the hoop, laying the ball up... Continue reading "Basketball Fundamentals: Skills, Defense & Rules" »

Grammar

Modal Verbs

Elizabeth:

She is the protagonist of the novel and the second oldest of five sisters, she is cheerful, witty, sharp and intelligent. However, her pride provokes a prejudice that endangers her happy future with Darcy. Elizabeth values decorum, good manners, and virtue.

Mr. Darcy:

He is an extremely rich, proud, haughty aristocrat, aware of class differences, yet he has a strong sense of honor and virtue, and a sense of justice that helps him control his pride after Elizabeth rejects him for his points of view.

Jane:

She is the oldest of the Bennet sisters. She is beautiful, kind, humble, and selfless, always in a good mood.

Mr. Bingley:

Like his beloved Jane, he is a kind and good-natured person. Class differences do not worry him, despite his extraordinary... Continue reading "Pride and Prejudice Characters: A Detailed Overview" »