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English Vocabulary Definitions

• A duet: A song performed by two people.
• Get on well: To have a good relationship.
• A real gift: A special ability to do something.
• Able to handle a crisis: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
• Be apart: To be separated.
• Break up: To end a relationship.
• Break down: When something is not working.
• Be miserable: To feel depressed.
• Criticize: To express disapproval of someone.
• Colleagues: A group of people who work together.
• Cautious: Someone who avoids risks.
• Chat: To talk to someone in an informal way.
• Complain: To say that something is wrong.
• Chemistry: The branch of science that studies the characteristics of substances.
• Close: Having direct family connections.
• Dedicated: Believing that something is very important.
• Dull:

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Vocabulary

• Setting: Escenario, colocación
• Characters: Personajes
• Plot: Trama, drama del guion
• Conclusion: Conclusión
• Frightening: Aterrador
• Tale: Cuento o anécdota

1. Beowulf Graphic Organizer

• Setting: Sometime before the 8th century in what is now Denmark and Sweden.
• Characters: Beowulf, Grendel, Hygelac.
• Plot: A young man has the strength to face a terrible beast.
• Conclusion: Beowulf kills the beast and returns a hero.

2. Story Summary Matching (Pages 18-25)

• A. A fight to the death: 23
• B. A long journey: 20
• C. A frightening tale: 19
• D. Preparing for the night: 20
• E. The monster approaches: 24
• F. The strongest boy in the kingdom: 18

3. Adjective Definitions

• Monstrous: Grotesque
• Ferocious: Wild, violent, savage
• Joyous: Happy
• Courageous: Brave

4. Epic Poetry Discussion

Beowulf

Opinion essay: intro/list-arguments/conclusion (linking words: first of all, It seems to me, as I see it, as far as I am concerned)

Used to: habit in the past/past perfect: the action is before the past/past perfect conditional: longer actions/past conditional: an action in progress in the past/past simple: main events

Opening Refrain

Oh! This is the end of everything that I've known
Oh! This is the end of everything that I've known

So come on!

Verse 1: Unapologetic Rise

White boy on the beat, rockin' Gucci sneaks
All I do is win, Charlie Sheen
Started out in '06 and revived the scene
So many motherfuckers wanna be like me

Verse 2: Triumph Over Adversity

Came from the lowest of lows, rose to the top with a vision
My haters talking shit while washing dishes for a living
Fuck you bitches, I'm a business, I'll be kissing on your Mrs.
What you spend in 15 months is what I spend in 15 minutes

Pre-Chorus: Confrontation

Oh! Don't give a fuck about you
You hear me talking, motherfucker, and there's nothing you can do
You're a bitch, you're a bitch, don't make me pull the pin
I don'... Continue reading "Unleashing Power: A Lyrical Expression of Dominance" »

Adjectives vs. Adverbs

Choose the Correct Word (Adjective or Adverb)

1. We lost the match because we didn’t play very (good/well).
2. Tom drove (careful/carefully) along the narrow road.
3. She speaks (perfect/perfectly) French.
4. I was (great/greatly) impressed by their presentation.
5. I was (suddenly/sudden) surprised by Alice.
6. John is an (intelligent/intelligently) student.
7. We didn’t go out because it was raining (heavy/heavily).
8. She speaks English (perfect/perfectly).
9. They seemed (extreme/extremely) satisfied.
10. He looked at me (angry/angrily) when I interrupted him.

Choose the Right Option

1. She denied taking the mobile phone, but no one believed her.
a) take
b) taking
2. You’ve been robbed. Try to put an alarm.
a) to

English Travel Vocabulary & Grammar Essentials

Travel Vocabulary: English to Spanish

Campsite:

campamento

Cruise:

crucero

Package Holiday:

paquete turístico

Round-the-World Trip:

viaje de ida y vuelta

Countryside:

campo

Sightseers:

excursionistas

Seaside Resort:

centro turístico costero

Campers:

campista

Youth Hostel:

albergue juvenil

City Centre:

centro

Holidaymakers:

turista

Check-in:

registrarse

Boarding Card:

tarjeta de embarque

Queues:

fila/cola

Essential Travel Verbs

• Hitchhike: request a lift from passing vehicles
• Get On: board (a vehicle)
• Get Off: disembark (from a vehicle)
• Set Off: leave; begin a journey
• Book: reserve
• Hire: rent

Common English Compound Nouns

• Travel Agent
• Travel Sickness
• Travel Guide
• Guideline
• Airfare
• Airline
• Exchange Rate
• Exchange Trip

Mastering Reported

The Art of Storytelling: From Idea to Draft

Humans are natural storytellers. However, when it comes to writing a compelling story, you may feel stumped, even if you possess a vivid imagination and countless great ideas. The goal is to create something original, not a cliché! To write a successful story, you must first get inspired, then develop your content, and finally, revise your work until you have crafted the best narrative possible. If you want to write a good short story, follow these simple steps:

Finding Inspiration: Observing the World Around You

To write a compelling story, whether short or long, you must keep your eyes and ears open at all times. Listen to the world and allow it to inspire you! This constant observation will reveal... Continue reading "Mastering Storytelling: Finding Inspiration for Creative Writing" »