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Educational Challenges in Spain

Nowadays in Spain, there is an educational problem. Most people do not continue with their studies, and 50% of university students leave before finishing their degree. They cannot pay the high tuition fees that the Government has established. Furthermore, there is no job to obtain financial support. To solve this issue, the Government should reduce the price of the tuition fees and make a proper distribution of scholarships because sometimes the Government gives money to people that do not need it. These changes could help many students to continue studying and find a good job to pay for their studies.

Application Letter

Mrs. ...
(School Name)
58, Cardigan Street
Oxford p56 23B

C/ Calderon de la Barca, 29
03201... Continue reading "Educational Challenges in Spain and a Job Application" »

Forms of Creativity

Adaptive Creativity: the form of creativity that transfers and applies existing forms of thinking and problem solving to new scenarios or different situations.

• Incremental changes

• Thinks "inside the box"

• Solve problems by improving, adapting and refining current ways of thinking

• Linear, disciplinary approach

Innovative Creativity: a form of creativity that generates new forms of thinking, addressing problems from an unusual perspective.

• Radical changes

• Thinks "outside the box"

• Solves problems by breaking, modifying and replacing current ways of thinking

• Divergent, interdisciplinary approach

Unit 5.7: Crisis Management and Contingency Planning

WHAT IS A CRISIS? An unexpected event which generates a negative impact on the organization

TRIGGERS/... Continue reading "Forms of Creativity and Crisis Management: Adaptive and Innovative Approaches" »

Introduction to Bulkcan

Bulkcan is a new and emergent CrossFit box that prides itself on close and personal treatment as its unique selling point (U.S.P). This is the marketing plan that has been developed for the company.

Location

The decision was made to place Bulkcan in Arrigorriaga, near the Arratia valley. This location was chosen due to the lack of competition nearby, presenting an opportunity for the CrossFit box. However, the strict laws and low chances of receiving a subvention are challenges to be faced.

Client Acquisition

As a new company, Bulkcan will not be initially well-known, posing a potential lack of clients. To address this, an ad campaign targeting 20-30 year olds, as indicated by our surveys, will be launched. This campaign... Continue reading "Bulkcan CrossFit Box Marketing Plan" »

hearing, sigth(vista),smell,taste,touch. Blinding(cegador),Brigth(brillante),crunchy,dark,deafening,faint(suave),Fragant,hard,rich(abundante),rough(aspero),silent,slimy(empalagoso),smooth(suave),soft(blando),spicy,stinky,sweet. Feel(sentir),gaze(mirada),hear,listen, look,savour, see,smell,sniff,stroke(acariciar),swallow,taste,touch,watch. Additional,adventurous, basic, careful, cautius, countless, medical, noisy, original, painful, practical, slimy,stilnky,traditional, universal, active, agreeable, different, dominant, insistent, pleasant. Come together(reunirse), dress up(disfrazarse), hand out(repartir), international, join in(participar), local, multicultural, pack out(llenar), put on(ponerse),religius,secular, set off(provocar, traditional,... Continue reading "Sensory Experiences, Language, Culture, and Fashion: A Comprehensive Guide" »

Adjective Antonyms

Word → Opposite

• Egocentric → Selfless
• Lazy → Hardworking
• Solitary → Sociable
• Flexible → Stubborn
• Rational → Emotional
• Reliable → Unreliable
• Shy → Extroverted
• Sensitive → Insensitive
• Ambitious → Generous (Note: This isn't a direct opposite, consider "Unambitious")
• Selfish → Selfless
• Solitary → Sociable
• Impatient → Patient
• Unambitious → Ambitious
• Disorganized → Organized
• Creative → Uncreative
• Persuasive → Unpersuasive
• Undecisive → Decisive

Translation Exercises

Exercise 1

Spanish: Estaría muy agradecido si me pudiera enviar su último catálogo y algunas muestras.

English: I would be very grateful if you could send me your latest catalog and some samples.

Spanish: Esperamos que le interesen nuestros productos,... Continue reading "English to Spanish Translation Exercises & Sample Cover Letter" »

Before factories, textile production was a primarily domestic affair, conducted on a small scale within individual homes.

Early Observations

Daniel Defoe, renowned author of "Robinson Crusoe," documented his travels through Yorkshire around 1720. He observed small cottages engaged in small-scale production, with each family functioning as an independent unit. Defoe noted regional variations, such as in Norfolk, where spinning and weaving were carried out in separate locations.

The Wool Production Process

The process of turning wool into clothing involved several steps:

1. Cleaning: Freshly sheared wool was thoroughly cleaned.
2. Carding: Wool fibers were brushed and aligned using tools like cards and combs.
3. Spinning: Primarily done by young, unmarried

What is Scaffolding and How is it Implemented?

Scaffolding is the support/guidance/assistance given to a learner during the period of learning until he/she can do a task on their own.

By using scaffolding, the teacher:

1. Maintains student's interest.
2. Encourages learners to communicate.
3. Promotes activities in which all learners are encouraged to participate.

Explain What is ZPD (Vygotsky's Social Constructivism)

The period in which a learner passes from doing something with help, to doing it without guidance.

Describe CLT and its 10 Principles (Communicative Language Teaching)

It's a language approach (or method) that promotes

Dear Ms. Stone

I am writing in response to your advertisement for staff to work in Skyair. I believe that I would be a suitable candidate for the programme.

In your advert, you mentioned that you are looking for candidates who can speak English and another language. I have experience working in a hotel where I spoke English, French, and Spanish fluently. I am willing to participate in an intensive language class, and I am scheduled to attend the first class next week. Your advert also mentioned that you are seeking students with lively and friendly personalities. I enjoy meeting new people and can easily communicate with individuals of all ages.

I would be grateful if you would consider me for a position in the industry as I have a lot to contribute... Continue reading "Application for Skyair Staff Position" »

Benefits of Having Siblings

• Siblings promote physical activity, reducing the likelihood of obesity.
• Parents save money by handing down and sharing items between children.
• Being an only child can enhance imagination and sociability.

Challenges of Being an Only Child

• Only children may feel lonely without close school friends or during family crises.
• Caring for elderly parents can be more stressful for only children.

Grammar

1. • I have been helping.
   • I was trying.
   • I took.
   • They had already disappeared.
   • It is going to sell.
   • I will be attending.
   • I will have finished.
   • They are holding.
   • I will call.
2. • How long has it been since you swapped with a Canadian family?
   • When did your daughter learn to surf?
   • What have you been doing some research about?
   • Does your flight leave at 22: