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English Vocabulary and Grammar Reference

Relationships Vocabulary

• Acquaintance: Conegut
• (Best / Close) Friend: Friend
• Boss: Jefe
• Colleague: Col·lega
• Classmate: Company de classe
• Flatmate: Company de pis
• Neighbour: Veí
• Parent: Pares
• Step-sister / Step-brother: Germanastra
• Relative: Parent/Familiar
• (Ex-) Girlfriend: Ex-novia

Phrasal Verbs:

• Get together: Juntar-se
• Get on well: Portar-se bé
• Get in touch: Estar en contacte

Appearance and Personality Descriptors

Appearance

• Auburn: Castany (referring to hair color)
• Casual: Informal
• Clean-shaven: Ben afeitat
• Good-looking: Guapo
• Medium build: Estatura mitjana
• Medium height: Constitució mitjana
• Scruffy: Mal vestit
• Shoulder-length (hair): Cabells per l’espalla
• Skinny: Molt prim
• Slim: Prim
• Smart: Elegant
• Spiky (hair): Cabells

Guided dictation is an effective way to assess the skill of writing. It challenges students' listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling abilities. The process encourages active engagement and provides immediate feedback, enhancing writing proficiency. Moreover, guided dictation promotes language acquisition by exposing learners to authentic spoken language. Collaborative learning can be assessed effectively through peer evaluation, promoting self-reflection and fairness. Formative assessment aims to inform and guide teaching and learning, while summative assessment measures overall mastery. Continuous assessment provides ongoing feedback and supports learning throughout the process. TEFL benefits from informal assessments, promoting... Continue reading "Effective Assessment Methods for Writing Skills: Guided Dictation and Collaborative Learning" »

Forestry and Environmental Careers

• Forester: Assessing forest health, planning timber harvests, implementing conservation strategies, and acting as a guardian of forests.
• Environmental Consultant: Advising clients on land management, recommending conservation measures, evaluating ecological systems, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• Wildlife Biologist: Studying the relationship between forest ecosystems and wildlife, monitoring populations, assessing habitat quality, and developing conservation strategies.
• Forest Ranger: Enforcing regulations, preventing wildfires, educating the public about responsible forest usage, and ensuring the preservation of forests.
• Urban Forester: Planning and maintaining urban forests to promote

Professional Email Writing: Business Scenarios

Scenario 1: Recruiting an IT Expert / Financial Advisor

Task: Your company needs to recruit an IT expert. Write an email to Sanford asking for their help. In your email:

• Give details of the post you need to fill.
• Provide your contact details.
• Suggest times for Sanford to call and discuss your requirements.
• Enquire about their fees.

Example Email: Recruitment Inquiry

Dear Sir or Madam,

We are a leading private financing enterprise that currently needs to recruit a new financial advisor. This will be an indefinite post with a salary of around £25,000 a year. I would be grateful if you could call me on +44 684 49682659 before 3 PM today, or you can send me an email at [email protected] so that we can discuss... Continue reading "Professional Email Writing for Business Scenarios" »

Advanced English Vocabulary: Character and Emotion

Adjectives Describing Character Traits

• Adventurous
• Talented
• Sensible (Sensato)
• Sensitive (Sensible)
• Brave (Valiente)
• Determined
• Reliable (De confianza)
• Organised
• Independent
• Stubborn (Obstinado, terco)
• Ambitious
• Confident
• Practical (Práctico, eficaz)
• Generous
• Mean (Egoísta)
• Responsible
• Aggressive
• Optimistic
• Pessimistic

Additional Character Adjectives

(Often used to describe negative or strong traits)

Violent, Arrogant, Rude, Loud (Ruidoso), Selfish, Aggressive, Stupid, Hard-working, Loyal (Leal), Enthusiastic.

Adjectives Describing Feelings and Emotions

• Relaxed
• Nervous
• Pleased (Satisfecho)
• Embarrassed
• Angry
• Annoyed (Disgustado)
• Fed up (Harto)
• Disappointed
• Stressed
• Calm
• Upset (Trastornado/acongojado)
• Scared (Asustado)
• Satisfied
• Confused
• Shocked
• Glad
• Concerned
• Depressed

Essential

The initial challenge for novice teachers is to acquire the basic classroom skills needed to present and navigate their lessons. Teaching from this perspective is an act of performance, and for a teacher to be able to carry herself through the lesson, she has to have a repertoire of techniques and routines at her fingertips. These include routines and procedure for such things as:

• Opening the lesson
• Introducing and explaining tasks
• Setting up learning arrangements
• Checking students’ understanding
• Guiding student practice
• Monitoring students’ language use
• Making transitions from one task to another
• Ending the lesson

What we normally mean by the term teacher training refers to instruction in basic classroom skills such as these, often linked to a... Continue reading "Effective Classroom Skills for Novice Teachers" »

Passionate, ambitious, loyal, optimistic, loyal, ambitious, television, influential, pessimistic.

At risk, creature, endangered, extinct, hunt, protected, rare, species, environment, habitat natural survive, dangerous, attack, vulnerable, fight, scared, danger, provided, tiger, mattress, hut, forest, wounded, shot, killed, boots, endangered, extinct, protected, desert, mountain, harmless, pepper spray, punch, seal, vertical, panic, unless, provided, survive, careful, drag, impressive, work out, record, take revenge, killed, provided, wounded.

Vocab- Affect, as a result, cause, effect, influence, is caused by, lead, result.

Arduous, strict, demanding, rigorous, testing, tricky, punishing, tough, gruelling, straightforward, awkward, struggle, stretch,... Continue reading "Vocabulary and Grammar Practice for English Learners" »

Linguistic Challenges in Postcolonial Literature

Language became a significant concern for postcolonial writers. While the use of English as a literary medium was the most obvious choice, different countries faced unique linguistic situations. Postcolonial societies are generally categorized as follows:

• Monoglossic: Single-language societies using English as a native tongue, typically corresponding to settled colonies such as New Zealand and Australia.
• Diglossic: Bilingual societies, including India, Africa, and Canada. In these regions, English serves as the language of power, government, and commerce. Indigenous peoples, such as the Māori, Native Canadians, and Aborigines, also operate within a diglossic framework.
• Polyglossic: Primarily found

Over 25 years, folk-rock icons Indigo Girls — Amy Ray and Emily Saliers — have not only released more than a dozen albums, they have also displayed a deep dedication to social, political, and environmental issues, mixing music and activism in equal parts.

In 1993, they co-founded Honor the Earth, the Native American support and awareness group, along with activist Winona LaDuke. Two decades on, they are still actively involved with that cause and others, from immigration reform to campaigning against the death penalty. On the eve of the release of One Lost Day, their first studio album in four years — and their performance at TEDWomen on Wednesday night — we spoke to Ray about how they speak up for what they believe in (without getting... Continue reading "Indigo Girls: Music, Activism, and Social Change" »

**Relationship Building**

**Let's Work**

**I. Decide if the following statements are True or False according to the text.**

1. True. You need good interpersonal skills to be a competent relationship builder.
2. True. Relationship building puts the client's needs first.
3. True. A good relationship builder has a network of mediators for when conflicts arise.
4. False. Information about your clients can be found within your company.
5. False. Only the feedback from your line manager is important.
6. False. Idle chat is not a good way to get to know your colleagues.

**II. Match the headings to the seven steps to becoming an effective relationship builder.**

A) 5 Network of contacts
B) 2 Review
C) 1 Plan
D) 4 Weekly goal
E) 6 Get feedback
F) 7 Small talk
G) 3 Teamwork

**III. In