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An Opinion Essay: The Benefits of Traveling Abroad

Nowadays, many people enjoy traveling. Some prefer to explore their own country, while others venture abroad. But is it truly better to travel to a foreign land? Let's delve into the advantages.

Expanding Your Cultural Horizons

Firstly, traveling to another country offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture. You'll encounter different traditions and customs, broadening your understanding of the world. Moreover, you'll have the chance to practice another language, enhancing your communication skills.

Creating Lasting Memories and Connections

Secondly, traveling abroad allows you to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, forging new friendships and expanding your... Continue reading "Travel Abroad: Expanding Horizons and Immersing in Culture" »

Contrast:

• but (però, excepte, sino)
• yet/still/however (tot i això)
• nevertheless (no obstant)
• on the other hand (per altre banda)
• In spite of/ despite+ noun/V+ing (a pesar de)
• Although/though/even though+sentence (tot i que)

Addition:

• and
• both...and
• as well as
• and also
• not only... but also
• furthermore
• besides
• moreover
• what's more
• In addition (a més a més)

Choice:

• or
• either...or
• neither...nor (ja/ja no sigui... o/ni bé...)

Consequence:

• so (així doncs, per tant)
• therefore
• consequently
• thus
• for this reason
• that's why (aquest és el motiu pel qual)

Reason:

• because+sentence
• because of+noun or ving
• since/as (com que)

Purpose:

• to
• in order to
• so as to
• for+Ving (per tal de)

Condition:

• If/provided that
• Unless (a menys que, a no ser que)
• Whether...or (or not) (tant si em pregunta com si

Notes and Invitations

Thank You Note:

Note of thanks: Hogas

Apology Note:

Carlos

Cinema Invitation:

Studying Abroad: Benefits and Drawbacks

Most students are tired of routine and want to continue studying, but in other places. Therefore, studying abroad could be a way to break the routine for many students and learn new things. Are there more advantages than disadvantages to studying abroad?

On the one hand, not everyone can afford to study abroad. Firstly, the price of accommodation is getting higher, which makes it difficult for some families to pay for this expense. Also, if the student does not work, their parents have to pay for everything. Secondly, studying abroad can be hard, as it separates you from your loved ones, friends, and family for a long time. If you do not master the language of the country well, it will be difficult to relate... Continue reading "Study Abroad, Sixth Form, or Vocational Training?" »

Topic 3: Travel and Adventure

Mastering Reported Speech

Tense Changes in Reported Speech

• Present Simple --- Past Simple (did, -ed, saw,...)
• Present Continuous --- Past Continuous (was/were +ing)
• Past Simple --- Past Perfect Simple (had studied)
• Present Perfect Simple (have seen) --- Past Perfect Simple
• Will --- Would
• Can --- Could
• May --- Might
• Must / Have to --- Had to

Word Changes in Reported Speech

• Now --- Then
• Today --- That day
• Yesterday --- The day before
• Tonight --- That night
• Tomorrow --- The next day
• Two months ago --- Two months before
• Last week --- The previous week
• Next year --- The following year

Reported Statements

Subject + reporting verb + (that) + subject + verb

He said (that) he was planning to take a gap year after university.

Reported Questions (Yes/No Questions)

Subject +... Continue reading "Mastering Reported Speech and Travel Vocabulary" »

Medieval Cathedral Schools and the Rise of Universities

Cathedral schools first appeared in the East, mirroring older institutions, during the eleventh century. These study centers were similar to their European counterparts. People gathered at these cathedral schools to hear news brought by immigrants from the East. This led to large groups of students undertaking work to survive and learning to read and write.

Here, discussions began on new truths and interpretations of faith. Students also started creating their own guilds, which later gained strength and rights.

The shelters provided by the church to these students offered certain freedoms, including freedom of opinion. Students were arranged in a master-apprentice system, where the teacher... Continue reading "Medieval Cathedral Schools & University Evolution" »

Noun Phrase

A noun phrase is characterized by having a noun or other nominal element as its core, such as a pronoun, an infinitive, or a substantive noun.

Modifiers

Examples of modifiers include:

1. Articles
2. Demonstratives
3. Possessives
4. Indefinite pronouns
5. Numerals
6. Interrogative and exclamative pronouns
7. Distributive pronouns

Core Elements

Core elements include:

1. Nouns
2. Pronouns
3. Substantivized elements

Noun Complements (NC)

Examples of noun complements include:

1. Adjectives
2. Prepositional Phrases (PrepP)
3. Noun Phrases in apposition
4. Adjective clauses
5. Substantive clauses

Adjective

An adjective describes a quality of the noun it accompanies. From a syntactic point of view, it has three functions: noun complement, attribute, and predicative complement. From a morphological point... Continue reading "Understanding Noun Phrases, Adjectives, and Verb Phrases" »

Jose

Jose

Jose

rojo

azul

amarillo

centrado y en azul

derecha y en naranja

encabezado

encabezado

hola

este enlace lleva a google

este enlace lleva a decathlon skate

este enlace lleva a skate spain

jose

Molpeceres

Bernal

Body Parts in French

• Les yeux (plural): Eyes
• Un œil: An eye
• Le nez: Nose
• La main: Hand
• Un doigt: A finger
• Le coude: Elbow
• Les cheveux (plural): Hair
• La tête: Head
• Les oreilles (plural): Ears
• Le cou: Neck
• Une épaule: Shoulder
• Le bras: Arm
• Le dos: Back
• Le poing: Fist
• Le genou: Knee
• La poitrine: Chest
• Le pied: Foot
• La jambe: Leg
• Une dent: Tooth
• Le squelette: Skeleton
• Le foie: Liver
• Un muscle: Muscle
• Le cerveau: Brain
• Le cœur: Heart
• Les poumons (plural): Lungs
• L'estomac (masculine): Stomach
• Les artères (plural): Arteries

Family Members in French

• Le père: Father
• La mère: Mother
• Les enfants (plural): Children
• Le frère: Brother
• La sœur: Sister
• Les fils (plural): Sons
• Les filles (plural): Daughters
• Les parents (plural): Parents
• Le grand-père: Grandfather
• La grand-mère: Grandmother
• Les