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Vocabulari

Vocabulari general

• ABOUT: aproximadament
• ACHIEVE: realitzar
• ADD TO: augmentar
• ALTOGETHER: per complet
• APPEAL: atreure
• APPEAR: semblar
• AVOID: evitar
• BECOME: esdevenir
• CARBON FOOTPRINT: petjada de carboni
• CELL: cèl·lula
• CLEAN UP: netejar
• CROP: conreu
• CUT DOWN: talar
• DAMAGE: dany
• DECREASE: disminució
• DEFORESTATION: desforestació
• DESTROY: destruir
• DISADVANTAGE: desavantatge
• DISAPPEAR: desaparèixer
• DISTURB: alterar
• DUMP: llençar
• ECOLOGICAL BALANCE: equilibri
• ENGINE: motor
• ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: ecològic
• EXTRAORDINARY: extraordinari
• FACTORY: fàbrica
• FEEL: sentir-se
• FINE: multar
• FLOOD: inundació
• FOCUS ON: centrar-se
• FUEL: combustible
• GET: fer-se
• GET RID OF: desfer-se de
• GLOBAL WARMING: escalfament
• GREEN FEATURE: element ecològic
• GROW: posar-se
• HARM: dany
• ILLEGAL:

Formal Letter Writing: Essential Tips and Examples

Example 1: Job Application Letter

Carla Gómez
29 Dann Road
Liverpool
D2 3MO
25 March 2016

Human Resources
London

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing in response to the advertisement on your website. I would like to apply for the position of [Insert Position Name].

I believe I am an ideal candidate for this position. Firstly, I love the outdoors and have a keen interest in British wildlife. I am a member of a walking group, and together we have visited many National Parks, including the Peak District. In addition, I enjoy learning about plants and animals. Secondly, I believe I have strong people skills, so I am able to work with people of different ages. Finally, I am a very hard-working person who... Continue reading "Crafting Effective Formal Letters: Examples & Tips" »

Southern Spanish Varieties

Castilian spoken in territories south of Ciudad Real and Albacete is considered more innovative in its pronunciation. In these two areas, two distinct dialects are identified: Andalusian and Canarian.

Andalusian Dialect

This dialect is divided into two main areas:

• Eastern: Characterized by the pronunciation of the plural morpheme -s through the opening of the final vowel.
• Western: Features include the use of ustedes instead of vosotros.

Common features of Andalusian include: aspiration of the implosive -s, seseo, confusion of r and l, and yeísmo.

Canarian Dialect

Considered an extension of the Andalusian dialect, it shares several characteristics, including the replacement of vosotros with ustedes, the pronunciation of ch... Continue reading "Spanish Dialects and Linguistic Variations" »

Adjectives

Adjectives can be classified as:

• Specifying: Placed without pauses or commas to indicate a quality that distinguishes the noun from its class or group. This is essential.
• Explanatory: Precede the noun or appear after it without commas. These are often obvious and can be omitted.

Determinants

Determinants are words that precede a noun to limit its generic value. They include: Demonstrative, Possessive, Numeral, Indefinite, Interrogative, and Exclamatory.

Pronouns

Pronouns replace a noun phrase and perform the same functions. They lack independent meaning and adopt the properties of the noun they replace. Types include: Demonstrative, Possessive, Numeral, Indefinite, Interrogative, Exclamatory, Relative, Personal, Reflexive, and Reciprocal.... Continue reading "Spanish Grammar Essentials: Nouns, Verbs, and Parts of Speech" »

Application for Part-Time Photographer

11 1º A, C/ Carrasco y Formiguera
La Canonja, 43110 Tarragona
23 March 2010

Human Resources
Clydebank Business Park
G81 2RF

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing in response to your advertisement on your website. I would like to apply for the post of part-time photographer. I believe this post would be ideal to utilize my experience and creativity. I have strong skills in photography and I am very interested in working in the newsroom. I also enjoy working in a team.

My qualifications include several training cycles in photography. I have also pursued a career in image and photography. I gained experience in photography while working as a photographer at my school and designing for the school magazine. In addition, I have... Continue reading "Professional Job Application and Project Inquiry Letters" »

Verbal Periphrasis

A periphrasis consists of two verbs in one sentence where one acts as an auxiliary. Key types include:

• Infinitive: Indicates future character. Types: Mandatory (have to, be to, duty), Inchoative (go to, start, made to), Duda (duty, come), Reiteration (again, soler), and Perfecta (finish, reach).
• Gerund: Expresses an ongoing action by insisting on its duration or continuity. Verbs: be, go, come, follow, continue.
• Participle: Indicates the result of an action. Verbs: have, leave, go.

Pronouns and Determiners

Demonstrative: this, these, that, those.

Possessive: mine, yours, hers, ours, theirs.

Indefinite: one, some, none, all, other, much, little, pretty, too.

Punctuation/Relative Marks: that, who, which.

Personal Pronouns: I, me, us,... Continue reading "Essential Spanish Grammar and Literary Devices" »

Why do you want to work here?

I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to work at Nike because of the company's global impact, commitment to innovation, and emphasis on data-driven decision-making. As a passionate follower of both the sports industry and technology, I find Nike's combination of these two domains fascinating. The chance to contribute to Nike's success by leveraging my analytical skills and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful business strategies is truly amazing. Moreover, Nike's brand reputation, focus on sustainability, and commitment to empowering athletes resonate deeply with my personal values. I genuinely believe that working at Nike would provide a dynamic and inspiring environment to learn,

Vocabulari d'anglès: cinema

appeal to = apel·lar a, awesome = genial, behind the scene = darrere escena, boom = declivi, box-office hit = èxit de taquilla, by leaps and bounds = lentament, cast = repartiment, character = personatges, dub = doblatge, fast-paced = ritme ràpid, figure = xifres, filmgore = espectadors de cinema, gender = gèneres, leading role = paper protagonista, look on = mirar, move with the times = moure's amb el temps, outnumber = ser menys que, outrageous = indignant, plot = trama, predictable = previsible, reflect = reflectir, release = estrenar-se, script = guió, set = conjunt, sold out = tot venut, stand out = no ser obvi, stunt = acrobàcies, wise = absurd, worth seeing = val la pena veure, action-packed = pla d'... Continue reading "Vocabulari d'anglès: cinema, feina i justícia en català" »

WORDS TRANSLATION
the press = la prensa
tabloid = tabloide, periódico sensacionalista
reporter = reportero/a
breaking news = noticia(s) de última hora
daily = diario/a
scoop = exclusiva
cover the news = cubrir las noticias
news bulletin = boletín de noticias / informativo
hold a press conference = celebrar una rueda / conferencia de prensa
live broadcast = transmisión / emisión en directo
front page = portada, primera plana
news source = fuente de noticias / información
headline = titular, cabecera
publish = publicar; divulgar

WORDS TRANSLATION
careful = prudente, cuidadoso/a
careless = descuidado/a
helpful = útil
defenceless = indefenso/a
hopeful = esperanzado/a, optimista
hopeless = desesperado/a; imposible
thoughtful = considerado/a, atento/a, amable
useful... Continue reading "English Vocabulary and Grammar: Press, Adjectives, Present and Past Perfect" »

TOPIC 1: Language as Communication

1. Introduction (Krashen)

2. Language as Communication

2.1. Language Definition (Chomsky 57, Hall 64, Hockett 60)

2.2. The Communication Process (Jakobson 60)

2.3. Language as a Means of Communication (Widdowson 78)

3. Oral and Written Language (Halliday 89)

3.1. Development of Oral and Written Language (Skinner 57)

3.2. Development and Improvement of Oral Language

3.3. Development and Improvement of Written Language (Piaget)

3.4. Characteristics of Oral and Written Language (McLaren 95)

3.5. Pedagogical Implications

4. Factors Defining a Communicative Situation (Jakobson 60)

5. Functions of Language

6. Language as Communication in the Foreign Language Curriculum (RD126, Art7, Canale & Swain 80)

TOPIC 2: Communication