Understanding English Expressions and Vocabulary
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Understanding English Expressions Related to Sight
Give an angry look | To look at somebody in a way that shows you are annoyed with them. |
Give a blank look | To look back at someone with a neutral look on one's face. |
Give a cold look | Without emotion; unfriendly. |
Give a knowing look | A knowing look is one that shows that you understand something, even though it has not been mentioned directly. |
A breathtaking view | Very exciting or impressive (usually in a pleasant way). |
Have good/poor eyesight | A good or poor ability to see; faculty of sight. |
An idealistic vision | |
Be hidden from view | Not shown or exhibited. |
Be visible to/with the naked eye | To need a device in order to be able to see something. |
Be invisible to/with the naked eye | Something that can't be seen without the |
Essential English Phrases: Questions, Object Descriptions, and Instructions
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Common English Questions
- Is it Sunday today? / What day is it today? - No, it isn't on. It's off.
- Is the power on? / How is the power? - No, it isn't on, it's off.
- What is your job? - I am an IT engineer.
- What is their name? - They are called Bolts.
- What size cards do you need? - 85 millimeters by 55 millimeters.
- What is your address and postal code? - c/Pepe numero pedo, CP 1111.
- When do you want them? - Friday, please.
- What is your telephone number? - It is 04935380.
- How old are they? - They both are 40 years old.
- What is your mail address? - It is [email protected].
- Do you live in Ciudad Real? - No, we don't, we live in the south of Spain.
Describing Objects: What Do They Have?
- John has the spanners - What does John have?
- The students have a holiday
Enhancing Bilingual Education: Connecting L1 and Target Language
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**Enhancing Bilingual Education: Connecting L1 and Target Language**
**The Interconnectedness of Languages**
The assumption that "students' languages should be kept separate" is incorrect because it overlooks the natural connections between a learner's first language (L1) and the target language (TL). It is impossible to completely separate these languages as they are interconnected in the brain. Therefore, teachers should actively promote this connection.
Lambert, Tucker, and Cummins emphasize the importance of extensive communicative interaction and comprehensible input in the TL. While creating separate spaces for each language is beneficial, it is equally crucial to establish a shared space that fosters language awareness and cross-language... Continue reading "Enhancing Bilingual Education: Connecting L1 and Target Language" »
Deconstructing Sentences: A Guide to Subjects, Predicates, and Complements
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Understanding Sentence Structure
Subject and Predicate
Subject: The subject of a sentence, often a nominal phrase, consists of a determiner (det), a noun (cn), and can include a proper noun (sn). It agrees in gender and number with the predicate.
Predicate: The predicate contains the verb, which links the subject to its attributes. It can include a copulative verb or a verbal predicate. The core of the predicate is the verb, and it may be accompanied by complements.
Predicate Attributes
Attributive Predicate: Introduced by a copulative verb (like 'be' or 'appear to be'), it completes the subject. It's often an adjective that agrees in gender and number with the subject. Copulative verbs primarily provide information about the state of being.
Predicative
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Academic English
Academic English refers to the oral, written, auditory, and visual proficiency required to learn and communicate effectively in schools and academic programs, where English is used as a vehicular language.
Academic English is usually formal in tone, it has an advanced vocabulary and impersonal style. We avoid contractions or shortened forms of verbs. We avoid personal pronouns. We may use passive forms and academic vocabulary.
- EFL - English as a Foreign Language (in England)
- ESL - English as a Secondary Language (in Spain)
- ELF - English Lingua Franca
- EMI - English as a Medium of Instruction
Understanding Genres in Academic English
A genre is a class of communicative events, the members of which share a communicative purpose. John Swales... Continue reading "Academic English: Oral and Written Communication" »
Essential Vocabulary for Transportation and Sports
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Transportation Vocabulary
- At the wheel/Al Volante: Driving
- Cruising/Conducir tranquilamente: Driving peacefully
- To lean/Recolzar-se: To rest on
- To whisper/Xiuxiuejar: To speak softly
- To cuddle/Abraçar: To hug
- Take a stroll/Donar un tom: To go for a walk
- Unfasten/Descordar: To unbuckle
- Safety belt/Cinturó: Seatbelt
- Calaboose/Cotxe: Jail cell
- Hold a grudge/Sentir rabia, frustració: To feel resentment
- Wouldn't budge/No hi havia manera que sortís: Refused to move
- Commuter/People who travel every day from home to work: Someone who travels daily for work
- Challenge/Desafio, reto: A difficult task
- Pedestrian/Peató: A person walking
- Rush hour/Hora punta: Time of day with heavy traffic
- To be pleased/Satisfer: To be satisfied
- It is estimated that/Es considera que:
Understanding Language: Levels and Communication Functions
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Defining Language and Speech
Language is the human ability to communicate through signs, whether oral or written. It is a system of signs that speakers learn and retain in their memory. As a shared code, it is known to each speaker and used whenever needed.
In contrast, speech is the individual act of translating this linguistic system into a concrete message. It is a singular, voluntary act by which a person encodes a specific message, selecting the necessary code, signs, and rules from the shared linguistic model.
Levels of Language
The Vulgar Level
Characterized by limited vocabulary and often used by individuals with less formal education.
Features:
- Limited vocabulary.
- Short, often incomplete sentences.
- Frequent use of slang.
- Disorganized messages,
Literacy Concepts, Phonics Method, and Thematic Language Learning
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Defining Literacy
Literacy has traditionally been described as the ability to read and write at a level suitable for communication, which implies understanding and communicating ideas in a literate society. It is a concept claimed and defined by a range of different theoretical fields. Key components include:
- Phonemic awareness
- Decoding
- Fluency
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
The Phonics Method for Reading Instruction
Phonics is a method of teaching reading. It involves teaching letter-sound correspondences, enabling learners to translate letters into sounds and then blend the sounds together to pronounce words.
This method is particularly appropriate at the very beginning of children's schooling.
The strategies used to teach reading with this method are:
Identifying
Understanding AM Radio Receivers: Antenna Coils & Tuning
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Introduction to AM Radio Receivers
This document explains the RF tuning stage in an AM radio receiver, focusing on how it recognizes and processes incoming signals. The tuning stage selects the desired radio station. The resonant frequency of the tank circuit matches the carrier frequency of the station. This applies to commercial AM radio, which operates in the 530 kHz to 1600 kHz range.
We will also describe the characteristics of the antenna coil, including its resistance in the primary and secondary windings, and its design features. Additionally, we will identify the local oscillator (LO) and the mixer.
Recognizing and Identifying the Antenna Coil
An antenna is a device designed to transmit or receive electromagnetic waves in free space. A... Continue reading "Understanding AM Radio Receivers: Antenna Coils & Tuning" »
Mastering English Connected Speech
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Understanding English Speech Rhythm
Rhythm involves noticeable events happening at regular intervals of time. English speech is inherently rhythmical.
Stress-Timed Rhythm
This implies that stressed syllables tend to occur at relatively regular intervals, regardless of whether they are separated by unstressed syllables or not. This is characteristic of English.
Syllable-Timed Rhythm
(Not characteristic of English) All syllables, whether stressed or unstressed, tend to occur at regular time intervals. The time between stressed syllables will be shorter or longer in proportion to the number of unstressed syllables.
Foot Theory
A foot is a fundamental unit of rhythm. It begins with a stressed syllable and includes all the following unstressed syllables... Continue reading "Mastering English Connected Speech" »