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Irregular Verbs List

• be (was, been) - ser
• become (became, become) - volver
• begin (began, begun) - empezar
• bite (bit, bitten) - morder
• break (broke, broken) - romper
• bring (brought, brought) - traer
• burn (burnt, burnt) - quemar
• buy (bought, bought) - comprar
• choose (chose, chosen) - elegir
• come (came, come) - venir
• cost (cost, cost) - costar
• cut (cut, cut) - cortar
• do (did, done) - hacer
• drink (drank, drunk) - beber
• eat (ate, eaten) - comer
• find (found, found) - encontrar
• forget (forgot, forgotten) - olvidar
• freeze (froze, frozen) - congelar
• get (got, got/gotten) - obtener
• give (gave, given) - dar
• go (went, gone) - ir
• have (had, had) - tener
• hear (heard, heard) - escuchar
• keep (kept, kept) - guardar
• know (knew, known) - saber
• leave (

Dear Sir or Madam

I am writhing t oapply for the position of telecomunications technician that.I saw advertised on www. On 20th jenuary

my name is Al and currently i am studing a vocational course in telecomunications.I provide a certificate technicical Studies in computer Sistems and Networks,apart from that,I hold a certificatee in Cisco, obtained this year.I have not got eny problems for moving out to another city for work.

I look forward to hearing from you

your faithfully

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IT,WHICH : cosas animales RING

who : personas STAR

where : lugar MESH

when : tiempo BASH

whose : posesion(cuyo)

PS,he,she,it=es no futuro:(sometimes,often,never,usualy,hardlu eververbos(look,think..)

PC.Acciones futuro=ing (now, at the moment,week,day.Next,tomorrow,!!)

(i=am)... Continue reading "Latitude of the position" »

Essential English Vocabulary

This document provides a list of useful English words and phrases, along with their Spanish translations and corrected spellings.

• A high level: Nivel alto
• Absorbed: Absorbido
• Add to: Añadir a
• Advance: Avance / Adelantar
• Advancement: Avance
• Alive: Vivo
• Apparently: Aparentemente
• Appealing: Atractivo
• Attract: Atraer
• Attraction: Atracción
• Attractive: Atractivo
• Boost: Impulsar
• Broadcast: Retransmitir
• Catch a glimpse: Ver algo por un segundo
• Catch on: Hacerse popular
• Childproof: A prueba de niños
• Come down on: Criticar
• Come into: Heredar
• Come off: Salir / Resultar
• Come out: Salir a la venta / Salir fuera
• Come round: Pasar por / Volver
• Crowd: Multitud
• Dim: Poca luz
• Draw a crowd: Atraer una multitud
• Either way: De cualquier manera
• Ensure: Asegurar
• Enthusiasm:

English Vocabulary for Daily Life and Academic Topics

Vocabulary for Residence Halls and Shared Living

• Residence halls: residencia universitaria, colegio mayor
• To move into a house: mudarse a una casa
• To share a house: compartir piso
• To get along (with sb) very well: To get on (with sb) very well / llevarse muy bien (con alguien)
• To take on: To assume, to accept / asumir
• To sort out: To classify, to organize / poner en orden, clasificar, separar, organizar
• Paperwork: papeles, burocracia
• Yet: (Formal) However / no obstante
• To rise up: To move upwards / subir, ascender
• Ankle: tobillo
• Plughole: desagüe
• Clogged: Blocked / obstruido, atascado
• To have a row (with sb): To have an argument (with sb) / discutir (con alguien)
• Barely: Hardly, rarely / apenas
• Annoying:

Essential English-Spanish Phrases

Here are some useful English and Spanish phrases for everyday conversations:

• Hi, what's up? / Hola, ¿qué está pasando?
• I am at your service anytime. / Estoy a su servicio cuando guste.
• May I help you? / ¿Puedo ayudarlo?
• What can I do for you? / ¿Qué puedo hacer por usted?
• Certainly. / Seguro.
• Thank you very much. / Muchas gracias.
• You are welcome. / De nada.
• Hi there! / ¡Hola amigos!
• What's your name? / ¿Cómo te llamas?
• How old are you? / ¿Cuántos años tienes?
• Where were you born? / ¿Dónde naciste?
• What's your citizenship? / ¿Cuál es tu ciudadanía?
• Where are you going? / ¿Adónde vas?
• I am going home/shopping. / Voy a casa/de compras.
• Have a nice day! / ¡Que tengas buen día!
• Likewise. / Igualmente.
• I intend

Marina's Dilemma: A Friendship Question

Hi Andreu! We’ve been on holiday here in England for a month. I have met this guy, Martin. He’s gorgeous, but last week I saw Martin with another girl. He says that she is his best friend, but I don’t know. I’m not sure how I feel about him. I need your advice! I met him at the cinema when we were watching a horror film. I’m very happy because when he isn’t with her friends, he’s flirting with me. I’ve been thinking about things a lot since then. What do you reckon? Help me, please! A kiss, Marina!

Essential English Vocabulary for Relationships

• split up with: separarse
• flirted with: flirtear con
• had an argument with: discutir con
• finish with: romper con
• met: conocer
• going out with: salir con
• getting

Passive Voice and Prepositions

Passive Voice

Tense Comparison

Have Something Done

• Liz and Meg are having their hair dyed.
  Liz y Meg se están haciendo teñir el pelo.
• Mr. Singer always has his suits made at the tailor's shop.
  El señor

Additives and Junk Food

Additives in junk food can have a detrimental effect on both physical and mental well-being. These comida basura often lack essential nutrients, leading to deficits and imbalances that can manifest as various symptoms, including:

• Restlessness (inquietud)
• Mood swings
• Sweaty and panicky episodes

Over-reliance on junk food can contribute to a worsening (decline) in overall health and increase the risk of chronic diseases.

Side Effects and Long-Term Consequences

The harmful (dañino) effects of a poor diet extend beyond immediate discomfort. Over-prescription (exceso de prescripción) of medications and over-reliance (sobre confianza) on quick fixes can mask underlying nutritional deficiencies. This can create a vicious cycle... Continue reading "The Impact of Diet on Behavior and Health" »

Present Simple: I drink

Present Continuous: I'm Drunk

Present Perfect: I have drunk

Present Perfect Continuous: I have been drinking

Past Simple: I drank

Past Continuous: I was drinking

Past Perfect: I had drunk

Past Perfect Continuous: I had been drinking

Future Simple: I will drink

Future Continuous: I will be drinking

Future Perfect Simple: I will have drunk

Future Perfect Continuous: I will have been drinking

Modal Verbs

• Can
• Could
• May
• Might
• Must
• Should
• Will

Relative Pronouns

• Who (person)
• What (thing)
• That (person/thing)
• Whom (person)
• Which (thing)
• Whose (person/thing)

Passive Voice: Object + To be + Past Participle + By + Subject (WAS)

Present Simple

Do/Does-Preguntas vbos normales, ej. I usually get up at 7.00 o’clock, I love fish.->Always, usually, generally, regularly, occasionally, frequently, often, sometimes, rarely, seldom, never. In the morning/afternoon... at 6.30, on Mondays, every week, once a week, how often..?

Present Continuous

Are/Is/Am+ing ej. I am listening to music, This month he is living in Madrid.~>-Now, right now, at the moment, This year, at present, today, these days, this month, This evening, tonight, tomorrow, next. Friday/week/month.

Past Simple

Acciones completadas en el pasado ej. Mary bought a new car last week, We had dinner and watched a film.->-Yesterday, last week/year/month, three days ago, in 1989, in the 1970s, in the 19th century,... Continue reading "English Verb Tenses and Vocabulary" »