Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for English

Two years ago, I met again with a girl named Maite. Maite and I had been friends since we were little. We met in Barcelona, specifically in the Ramblas of Plaza Cataluña. She used to live here, in La Llagosta, but due to family problems, she had to move to France.

When we met, it was very strange because we didn't know how to react by simply saying hello or hugging each other. When we saw each other, we quickly went towards each other and hugged each other very tightly. It had been two years since we had seen or spoken to each other. We had completely lost touch. We started talking, and I told her that there were times when I talked to her, but she didn't get the messages and she told me that she had changed her cell phone and lost all of her... Continue reading "Reconnecting with Old Friends: Stories of Friendship and Change" »

Fitness Instructor Job Application

I am writing to apply for the position of Fitness Instructor, as advertised on the InfoJobs website. This is a perfect role for me; it is attractive work, and my experience and motivation are the perfect complement.

My work experience at iFitness improved my leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment. I have fluent spoken and written English. I also have fluent spoken and written German and can therefore work in Hamburg. Currently, I am studying Sports and Personal Training at the University of Las Palmas, graduating in 2016. Relevant subjects I am studying include High-Intensity Training and Personal Training for football players.

Personal Letter to Parents

Dear Mum and... Continue reading "Professional Fitness Instructor Application and Personal Updates" »

Essential English Irregular Verbs

Here's a list of common irregular verbs in English to help you improve your grammar and vocabulary:

• B:
  • be - was/were - been (ser/estar)
  • beat - beat - beaten (golpear)
  • become - became - become (convertirse)
  • begin - began - begun (empezar)
  • bend - bent - bent (doblar)
  • bet - bet - bet (apostar)
  • bite - bit - bitten (morder)
  • bleed - bled - bled (sangrar)
  • blow - blew - blown (soplar)
  • break - broke - broken (romper)
  • bring - brought - brought (traer)
  • build - built - built (construir)
  • burn - burnt - burnt (quemar)
  • buy - bought - bought (comprar)
• C:
  • catch - caught - caught (coger)
  • choose - chose - chosen (elegir)
  • come - came - come (venir)
  • cost - cost - cost (costar)
  • cut - cut - cut (cortar)
• D:
  • dig - dug - dug (cavar)
  • do - did - done (hacer)
  • draw

Choosing the Right Career Path

Facts and Considerations

1. True: Choosing a career path is often a confusing and stressful experience.
2. True: You can begin by choosing a career that fits well with your skills.

Common Questions

1. Why is it difficult? It's challenging because, without experience, you don't know what a job truly involves, and careers can be unpredictable.
2. What should you look for? You should aim for a career you are good at and one that you will genuinely want to do.

Key Vocabulary

• Confusing
• Fits
• Reach
• Venture

Sentence Fragments and Answers

1. are motivated
2. best, have ever read
3. for, about
4. where
5. to choose a job she loved

Navigating the January Sales

Facts and Considerations

1. True: Consumers who visit shops are rewarded with discounts of up to 80%.
2. True: Online

Should People Stop Eating Meat?

Part 1: The Epidemic of Beauty Sickness

It is true that women worry too much about their bodies and their appearance. However, they are constantly bombarded by media stereotypes, while in reality, no one actually looks like that. Many believe that these unrealistic standards are healthy, failing to realize that such pressures can lead to eating disorders. While most women aspire to be "beautiful," they often forget that they are already beautiful as they are, not because of how they look. Women should feel confident and good about themselves.

Color Does Not Define Beauty

It is ironic how our generation has associated beauty with being light-skinned. It is disheartening that an elegant, dark-complexioned girl might feel insecure about her skin... Continue reading "Redefining Beauty: Beyond Stereotypes and Skin Tone" »

How to Write an Informal Email

1. The Greeting

Begin your email or letter with a friendly greeting. Examples include: Hi, Hi there, Hiya, or Dear [Name].

2. Introduction and Responding

Ask about your friend's health, thank them for their previous message, and mention the reason for writing. Useful phrases include:

• Thanks for your letter/email.
• It's great to hear from you!
• Sorry it's taken me so long to reply.

3. The Body

Write two or three short paragraphs covering the main subjects of your email.

4. Conclusion and Closing

Include your closing remarks and a sign-off.

• Closing remarks: Lots of love to you and your family, Hope everyone's doing well, Say "hi" to [Name] for me!
• Sign-offs: Bye for now, Write soon, See you soon, Call me, Take care, Love from,

Macbeth by William Shakespeare

1. Introduction

• Written: 1605.
• Plot: Macbeth overthrows the rightful King of Scotland.
• Historical Context: Elizabeth I ruled England for 45 years during the Elizabethan era. Following her, James I became King of England and Scotland; Shakespeare wrote Macbeth at the beginning of his reign.

2. The Historical Reality

• Real King: Macbeth was a real King of Scotland who reigned from 1040–1057.
• Success: His historical reign was considered successful.
• Duncan: He did kill King Duncan, but the real Macbeth had a legitimate claim to the throne.
• Death: The real Macbeth was a strong leader killed in Lumphanan, not Dunsinane.

3. Tragedy and Literary Devices

• Atmosphere: Shakespeare uses a sinister mood, setting most of the play at night

Mastering English Irregular Verbs (A-L)

This comprehensive list provides essential irregular verbs from A to L, detailing the Spanish meaning alongside the three core English forms: Infinitive, Past Simple, and Past Participle. Use this resource to improve your conjugation accuracy.

Irregular Verb Forms Reference

• Spanish Meaning | Infinitive | Past Simple | Past Participle

Verbs Starting with B

• Ser: be | was/were | been
• Hacerse: become | became | become
• Empezar: begin | began | begun
• Picar: bite | bit | bitten
• Romper: break | broke | broken
• Traer: bring | brought | brought
• Construir: build | built | built
• Comprar: buy | bought | bought

Verbs Starting with C

• Poder: can | could | (Modal verb)
• Coger: catch | caught | caught
• Escoger: choose | chose | chosen
• Venir:

Honey, Honey Lyrics (Mamma Mia!)

Honey, Honey, how he thrills me, a-ha, Honey, Honey.
Honey, Honey, nearly kills me, a-ha, Honey, Honey.
I've heard about him before,
I wanted to know some more.
And now I know what they mean, he's a love machine.
Oh, he makes me dizzy.

Ali: A love machine?

Sophie: That's nothing!

Honey, Honey, let me feel it, a-ha, Honey, Honey.
Honey, Honey, don't conceal it, a-ha, Honey, Honey.
The way that you kiss goodnight,
(The way that you hold me tight)
I feel like I wanna sing when you do your thing!

Honey, Honey, touch me, baby, a-ha, Honey, Honey.
Honey, Honey, hold me, baby, a-ha, Honey, Honey.
You look like a movie star,
But I know just who you are.
And, honey, to say the least,
You're a doggone beast!

Under Attack Lyrics