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Unit 1: Vocabulary

ambitious, argumentative, assertive, calm, considerate, conventional, creative, dedicated, eccentric, immature, organised, outgoing, responsible, selfish, sensible, serious, sociable, stubborn, unconventional

Grammar

Present perfect simple, present perfect continuous, verb + object + to infinitive, verb + object + infinitive without to, verb + object + past participle.

Unit 2: Vocabulary

afford, allowance, budget, debt, expenses, financial, income, repay, save, waste, careless, dear, extortionate, hard up, valuable, well off, worthless, stingy, affluent, a rip-off, dirt cheap, cost an arm and a leg, come into some money, dip into your savings, live from hand to mouth, make a killing, tighten your belt.

Grammar

Indirect questions,... Continue reading "English Vocabulary and Grammar Units 1-7" »

Hello! In this video, I'm going to talk about Twitter, perhaps my "main" social network.

What is Twitter?

Twitter is a social network created on July 13, 2006. It was invented by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams. Currently, it has 326 million users. This isn't anything compared to Facebook with 2.271 billion users or WhatsApp, which has 1.5 billion users nowadays.

What Can You Do on Twitter?

On Twitter, you can write short texts (with 240 characters or less) about anything you want, and then you can wait for your friends' answers. You can also use Twitter to read news, be aware of trending topics, or see memes when you are bored. Another functionality that Twitter has is that you can direct message your friends.

Why I Like Twitter

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Antonio's British Adventures

A Young Spaniard's Exploration of Britain

Antonio, a young Spanish man with an American father, recently graduated from Salamanca University. Having spent considerable time in the United States, he embarked on a journey to visit friends he met during his university years in Britain.

Antonio's Itinerary:

• London
• York
• Oxford
• Cardiff
• Cornwall
• Manchester
• Edinburgh
• Scotland

Experiences Antonio Seeks:

• Pubs
• Carnival
• Theatre
• Old Markets
• Cathedrals
• Castles
• Restaurants
• Football Matches

Through his travels, Antonio learns that generalizing about British people and their customs is inaccurate, a valuable lesson he shares with his friend Mark and with us, the readers.

London (Chapters 1 and 2)

Antonio and his Spanish friend, Pablo, visit a traditional... Continue reading "Antonio's British Adventures: A Journey Through Culture and Customs" »

I am writing to apply for the position of Accounting Administrative.

I am currently studying a course to get access to Administration and Finance.

As you can see in my CV, I studied:

• Basic level of vocational training in Commerce and Marketing
• Intermediate level of vocational training in Management and Administration
• Higher level of vocational training in Administration and Finance

I have worked for 4 years and 7 months as an Administrative Assistant for Movistar.

I have experience in:

• Document management and archiving
• Attention and contact with customers, commercial, and suppliers
• Bank reconciliation
• Book/accounting entries
• Taxes - impuestos

I feel I am suitable for this role as I have a great deal of experience in Administrative Assistant with more than... Continue reading "Experienced Administrative Assistant with Accounting Skills" »

Essential Vocabulary for Crime and Cyber Security

I. Crime and Legal Terminology

This section covers key terms related to criminal acts, perpetrators, and the legal process.

Criminal Acts and Perpetrators

• Arson (n): Incendi provocat (The crime of deliberately setting fire to property).
• Burglar (n): Lladre casa (A person who commits burglary).
• Burglary (n): Illegal entry into a building with intent to commit a crime, especially theft.
• Murder (n): Asesinat (The unlawful killing of another human being).
• Murderer (n)
• Rob (v): To take property illegally from a person or place, often using force or threat.
• Robber (n)
• Robbery (n)
• Shoplifter (n)
• Shoplifting (n)
• Smuggler (n)
• Smuggling (n): Traficar (Moving goods illegally into or out of a country).
• Steal (v): To take

The 3 Types of Supporting Materials

Supporting materials in a speech are crucial for building credibility and persuading the audience. They can be examples, testimonies, and statistics and facts.

Examples

Examples can be brief, extended, or hypothetical, providing different perspectives on the topic.

Testimonies

Testimonies, whether from experts or eyewitnesses, add credibility to the speech.

Facts and Statistics

Facts are documented information, while statistics quantify evidence to support the speaker's points.

The 3 Persuasive Appeals by Aristoteles

Aristoteles identified three persuasive appeals: Logos, Pathos, and Ethos.

Logos

Logos appeals to logical reason and encompasses the content and arguments of the speech.

Pathos

Pathos appeals to the emotions... Continue reading "Mastering Persuasive Speech: Supporting Materials, Appeals, and Delivery" »

Separate the People from the Problem

The relationship tends to become entangled with the problem. Negotiators have to separate the relationship from the substance and deal directly with the people's problem. How to do it?

• Put yourself in the shoes of your counterpart.
• Talk about the ideas and expectations of both parties.
• Do not hold your counterpart responsible for your own problems.

Make sure the other party is involved in the decision and actively participates. Make it possible for them to "save face": Adapt your suggestions to the value system of your negotiation partner.

Articulate your emotions and acknowledge that they are justified. Allow the other party to let off steam.

Use symbolic gestures (e.g., shaking hands, a small gift).

Listen attentively... Continue reading "Effective Negotiation Strategies" »

Rebeca's Application to Kent University's Training Program

Dear Human Resources,

During my Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Business, I have met many people who have spoken highly of Kent University. They recommended that I contact you directly to receive more information about your training program.

Through my degree in Management, I have learned many aspects of commercial management, and my interest in the subject has grown. Therefore, I would like to further my studies at your esteemed university. I believe this represents a significant career opportunity that would allow me to dedicate my future to my passion.

Additionally, I am considering enrolling in a training course this holiday season to gain more knowledge in this field.

I... Continue reading "Enhance Your Business Acumen with Kent University's Training Program" »

What routine:

Is the usual series of things that you do at a particular time. A routine is also the practice of regularly doing thing in a fixed order.

Benefits:

• Classroom gets easily organized.
• Sense of security and control over environment.
• Daily planning.
• Repetition.
• Linguistic short commands.
• Self-control, positive behaviour, social skills.

TPR:

Coordination of speech and action. Commands become more complex as the progresses. Active participation.

Circle Time:

Favours communication. Many routines are developed in this position. Can be used for other purposes. Harrys and Fuqua (children gather on carpet. Start singing song of greeting. Calendar routine. Helper observes weather and arranges poster.

Read, C-wheel:

Context (need natural, real and make sense... Continue reading "Benefits of Classroom Routines and Activities for Children" »

Response Through Action (TPR):

Even in our mother tongue, we do not always respond to a linguistic message with another linguistic message. Very often, the fact of doing something is an adequate response to a message just received. So, a physical answer is also a way to prove partial or total comprehension (when the child hears 'Come here', he/she does not answer 'I'm coming'. He/she simply does it).

Besides, we often understand more than we are able to speak so in the first steps learning a language, a physical response plays an especially significant role.

Teach Full Subjects in English (CLIL):

CLIL refers to teaching subjects to students through a foreign language and suggests equilibrium between content and language learning. The non-language... Continue reading "Effective Language Learning Strategies for Children" »