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The Digital Revolution: Internet's Impact on Modern Life

The Internet has changed our lives dramatically in the last few years. At present, society considers the Internet a basic need. We access it through computers, phones, and tablets. We do not only use it for sending messages; we use it to buy, play games with people from all over the world, search the news without needing a television, and we can even manage bank accounts and make appointments at the doctor!

Managing Digital Dependence

The challenge is that we are becoming accustomed to staying in our homes, and sometimes we do not know how to enjoy the moment without an Internet connection. Personally, I believe we can always make good use of the Internet, but we must not depend on it.

The

Advantages of Using Games in Language Learning

Games offer numerous benefits for language learners:

1. Variety and Engagement: Games introduce variety and break the monotony of traditional lessons, keeping students motivated and engaged.
2. Motivation and Energy: They provide a refreshing break from formal teaching, re-energizing students and fostering a positive learning environment.
3. Hidden Practice: Games offer opportunities for"hidde" or"disguise" language practice, reinforcing specific language patterns, vocabulary, and pronunciation in a fun and engaging way.
4. Cognitive Skill Development: Games can enhance attention span, concentration, memory, listening skills, and reading skills.
5. Increased Participation: Games encourage participation from all students,

Alternative Plan for Bill's Knee Injury

Dear Bill,

I'm sorry to hear about your knee injury. Despite that, I've come up with an alternative plan for our trip.

There's a camping site with a lake and beautiful views where we can do various activities, such as a guided forest walk or sailing on the lake. This way, you won't have to walk too much due to your knee injury.

The weather is usually sunny, but it can be a bit chilly in the mornings, so I recommend bringing a jacket.

For lunch, we can have a picnic in the forest under the shade of the trees. I'll bring some Spanish food, like gazpacho, for us to enjoy.

Information Request for Spanish Course in Malaga

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am interested in taking a Spanish course in Malaga and would appreciate it... Continue reading "Alternative Plan for Bill's Knee Injury and Information Request for Spanish Course in Malaga" »

Improving Our City: A Message from Maria Luisa Rodriguez Morales

Addressing Our Challenges

Good morning everyone, my name is Maria Luisa Rodriguez Morales and I am a candidate for the municipal elections. Thank you for attending this meeting. I am running for office because I want to bring positive change to our city.

We are all aware of the challenges we face. Unemployment is at an all-time high, businesses are struggling due to the pandemic, and large companies are relocating to other cities. Our hospital needs more doctors and specialists, leading to long wait times for appointments. Our streets are becoming increasingly congested and lack safe cycling infrastructure, posing a danger to everyone.

Solutions for a Brighter Future

I propose the... Continue reading "Improving City Life & The Power of Scent Marketing" »

Essential English Vocabulary and Grammar Topics

Major Life Events and Changes

• Change school
• Take a gap year
• Retire
• Start your own business
• Win an award
• Go for a job interview
• Move house
• Have an accident
• Make new friends
• Drop out of university (to abandon studies)
• Settle down (to establish oneself)
• Get into trouble
• Become rich

Common Verbs Followed by Prepositions

• Worry about
• Depend on
• Agree about (a topic)
• Listen to
• Argue about (a topic)
• Talk to (a person)
• Wait for
• Argue with (a person)
• Participate in
• Look forward to (to anticipate eagerly)
• Dream about
• Agree with (a person or idea)

Literary Genres and Book Types

• Play (a theatrical work)
• Adventure
• Romantic novel
• Biography
• Science fiction
• Fantasy
• Thriller (a mystery or suspense story)
• Non-fiction
• Poetry
• Comic
• Autobiography
• Crime
• Short

Advanced English Grammar Practice Exercises

Selecting the Correct Option

Choose the correct option for the following sentences:

• My mum has got... (Answers: 1c, 2c, 3b, 4a, 5c, 6a, 7b)

Completing Sentences with Verb Forms

Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the verb:

• My friends told me... (Possible forms: was coming, haven't spoken, will have, will be sleeping, will look for, wouldn't have been, should have called, hadn't had)

Sentence Transformation: Maintaining Meaning (Set 1)

Complete the sentences without changing the original meaning (Reported Speech, Modals, Conditionals, Causative):

• The zookeeper said... told us not to feed the animals.
• (They) must have arrived safely.
• If I had enough money, I would travel this summer.
• (They)

My Structured Daily Schedule

Morning Routine: Fitness and Preparation

• My daily routine begins when the alarm sounds at 8:00 in the morning.
• After a brief complaint about waking up early, I eat breakfast, brush my teeth, and walk my dog.

Around 11:00 AM, I head to the gym. I usually train for two hours or an hour and a half, depending on the day.

When I return home, I eat lunch, which often consists of fruit, yogurt, or other light options.

After lunch, I take a shower. I then prepare meals for myself and my brothers, as they attend school and college in the morning.

Afternoon Commitments and Commuting

Around 3:00 PM, I leave to catch the bus. I either travel to Madrid for the police academy or go to the Institute to prepare for my subjects.

When I attend... Continue reading "Daily Routine, Best Friend Profile, and English Grammar Review" »

Animal Rights Vocabulary

• Mistreat: maltratar
• Tame: domesticado
• Endangered species: especies en vías de extinción
• Extinct: extinguido
• Cage: jaula
• Wildlife: vida salvaje
• Laboratory: laboratorio
• Research: investigación
• Experiment: experimento
• Human guinea pigs: conejillos de indias humanos
• Species: especie
• Breed: criar
• Ethical: ético
• Hunt: cazar
• Free-range: ecológico, de granja
• Vegetarian: vegetariano
• Factory farms: producción industrial de animales de granja
• In captivity: en cautiverio

Nature or Nurture Concepts

• Formative: developmental
• Portrayed: depicted, shown
• Dog-like: with characteristics similar to a dog
• Upbringing: raising
• Raw: uncooked
• Orphanage: center where children whose parents have died

Phrasal Verbs Related to Care & Acquisition

• Bring up: raise

Vocabulary U. 6

Jobs and Education

• Apply for a job: Solicitar un trabajo
• Claim benefits: Reclamar beneficios
• Do a course: Hacer un curso
• Do a degree: Hacer un grado (universitario)
• Do an assignment: Hacer una tarea escolar
• Do business: Hacer negocio
• Do your homework: Hacer los deberes
• Drop out: Dejar algo
• Get a job: Conseguir un trabajo
• Get fired: Estar despedido
• Get good/bad grades: Sacar buenas/malas notas
• Get paid: Ser pagado
• Get promoted: Ser ascendido
• Graduate from university: Graduarse
• Leave school: Dejar el colegio
• Pass an exam: Aprobar un examen
• Pass with flying colors: Aprobar sobrado
• Pass your driving test: Aprobar el carnet de conducir
• Start a business: Empezar un negocio
• Start a career: Empezar la carrera laboral
• Start work: Empezar a trabajar
• Teach yourself:

Behind Bars: Legal and Crime Vocabulary

Spanish - English

• Entre rejas - Behind bars
• Prihibido - Forbidden
• Cumplir - Enforce/comply
• Celda - Cell
• Robo - Theft/robbery
• Obedecer - Comply
• Delincuente - Offender
• Multar - Fined
• Hurto - Shoplifting
• Acusar de - Charged with
• Culpable - Guilty
• Juzgado - Court
• Enderezar el rumbo - Go straight
• Juicio - Trial
• Condenar - Convict
• Desobedecer - Defy
• Meterse en un lio - Get into trouble
• Levantar el castigo - Let you off the hook
• Robo/estafa - Daily robbery
• Con las manos en la masa - Caught red-handed
• Borrar sus huellas - Cover their tracks
• Tomar medidas - Crack down on
• De hecho y derecho - Above board
• Vista gorda - Turn a blind eye
• Dejar las cosas claras - Lay down the law
• Enmendar la conducta - Mend his ways
• A la fuga - On the run

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