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Global Issues and Sustainability

Social and Economic Challenges

Poverty and Inequality

Reduced Inequalities: Addressing income disparities and promoting social inclusion.

Decent Work and Economic Growth:

Creating opportunities for meaningful employment and fostering sustainable economic development.

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure:

Investing in sustainable infrastructure and promoting technological advancements.

Sustainable Cities and Communities:

Developing urban areas that are resilient, inclusive, and environmentally friendly.

Gender Equality:

Empowering women and girls and ensuring equal rights and opportunities.

Quality Education:

Providing access to quality education for all, promoting lifelong learning.

Environmental Challenges

Climate Change

Adventure and Travel Vocabulary

Scenery and Survival

• Scenery: paisaje
• Survival skills: técnicas de supervivencia
• Breathtaking: impresionante
• Give me a thrill: entusiasmar
• Awesome: increíble
• Run out of: quedarse sin
• Stunt: acrobacia
• Rescue: rescate

Adventure and Terrain

• Mountainous: montañoso
• Adventurous: aventurero
• Steep: escarpado
• Brave: valiente
• Risky: peligroso
• Hurt herself: hacerse daño
• Wild: salvaje
• Challenging: reto
• Trail: camino
• Survive: sobrevivir
• Unforgettable: inolvidable
• Fit: en forma

Travel and Booking

• Make a reservation: hacer una reserva
• Set off: salir
• Go trekking: hacer senderismo
• Book a session: reservar una sesión
• Make my way: dirigirse
• Overcome fear: superar el miedo
• Face danger: enfrentarse al peligro
• Lost my way: perderse
• Seriously injured: gravemente

Passive Voice

Present Simple: sell // are sold

Present Continuous: are selling // are being sold

Past Simple: sold // were sold

Past Continuous: were selling // were being sold

Present Perfect Simple: have sold // have been sold

Present Perfect Continuous: have been sold // have been being sold

Past Perfect Simple: had sold // had been sold

Future Simple: will sell // will be sold

Future Perfect: will have sold // will have been sold

Modals: can sell // can be sold

Modal Perfects: must have sold // must have been sold

Have to: have to sell // have to be sold

Be going to: are going to sell // are going to be sold

Causative Form

Have/get + something + done (v). Conjugate 'have' or 'get' according to the tense. Example: I always have my nails polished for New... Continue reading "English Grammar Tenses, Conditionals, and Connectors" »

Present Simple/Present Continuous

Present Simple

• + Play/plays
• - Don't/doesn't play
• ? Do you.../Does she...

Adverbs of frequency

• Always/Usually/Often/Sometimes/Occasionally/Hardly ever/Never

Frequency expressions:

• Every day, Every year, Once a week...

Stative verbs:

• To be, Like, Love, Hate, Dislike
• Know, Understand, Believe, Think, Want, Feel
• Have got

Present Continuous

• + Am/Is/Are - playing
• - Am not/Isn't/Aren't - playing
• ? Are you.../Are she is... Yes, I am/No, I'm not

Expressions:

• Look!, Listen! At the moment, now... Future plans: next summer, tomorrow

Some/Any/A-An

Some: C/U. Affirmative and Interrogative (Offers, requests...)

Any: U/C. Negative and Interrogative

- A/An: Countable. Affirmative, Negative and Interrogative

Example: A table, a euro, a university,... Continue reading "Present Simple and Present Continuous: Verb Tenses and Adverbs of Frequency" »

I am going to talk about how blended learning influences students. First, I will explain the advantages of learning for students with blended learning. Second, I will discuss the disadvantages of learning for students with blended learning. Finally, I will give my opinion about this methodology. On the One Hand, I will talk about the advantages of face-to-face methodology, such as promoting participation, teamwork, and interaction with students and teachers. On the other hand, I will discuss the advantages of online methodology, such as promoting more economical learning, individuality, and comfort. The disadvantage of this methodology is that some students may not have access to technologies and lack training in using digital tools. Finally,

Unit 1: Essential Expressions

• Appeal (Atreure)
• Dare (Atrevir-se)
• Go wrong (Salir mal)
• Make sure
• On the spur of the moment (Espontàniament)
• Play safe (Anar sobre segur)
• Think twice (Pensar-s'ho dues vegades)
• Willing (Disposat)
• A close shave (Sortir-se'n pels pèls)
• Cut it fine
• Just in case (Per si de cas)
• Safe and sound (Sa i estalvi)
• The coast was clear (No habian moros en la costa)
• Fast asleep (Sobado)
• Wide awake (Molt despert)
• Brand new (Nou de trinca)
• Soaking wet (Empapado)
• Wide open (Obert de bat a bat)
• Pitch black (Totalment obscur)
• Rock hard (Dur com una pedra)

Adverbs of Degree

Extreme Adverbs

Completely, quite, really (e.g., terrifying, petrified, spectacular, exhilarating, starving, gigantic, exhausted, filthy, fascinated)

Ordinary Adverbs

Absolutely, extremely,... Continue reading "Essential Vocabulary and Phrases for English Learners" »

I think this topic is very important

It is often said that... however, some people disagree (a menudo se dice que... sin embargo, algunas personas no están de acuerdo). I am convinced that this is the right way to do it (Estoy convencido de que esta es la forma correcta de hacerlo). It seems to me that (me parece que), while I agree there are some advantages in this topic, I can also see several disadvantages (). I have thought about this and I have come to the conclusion that having presented all the arguments for and against, it seems clear to me that... (..., me parece claro que).

This sentence is true. According to the text, the text states that, because the text states that. Nowadays (it is a well-known fact, everyone agrees that), in general, as far as we know (the question is whether this is good for everyone). There are several reasons why I would choose this type of place.

• On the one hand, firstly, secondly
• On the other hand, in contrast, besides, many people (think/do)

(let us now move on to, another factor to take into account is, and that is not all, as I see it, I'm of the point that, and I shall take as an example, it can be seen that .. there is, it is a fact that, it can be assumed that, it is clear that, without a doubt, it is hard to believe that, from my point of view,)

To sum up I would like to say that,

English-Spanish Business Vocabulary

Unit 2

5. To motivate: motivar = To inspire (incentivar)

• Motivation: motivación
• Motivational: motivador, motivacional
• Motivated: motivado
• Highly motivated: super motivado, entusiasta
• Motivational skills: habilidades/capacidad de motivación
• Motivation techniques: técnicas de motivación
• To encourage (syn.): animar, alentar

6. Objective: objetivo o meta (goal/aim/target).

• Set (fijar, establecer) / fix (fijar) / establish / achieve (alcanzar) / meet (alcanzar) objectives (collocations).

7. Staff: personal. (Syn.: personnel, employees, workers).

• to staff: proveer de personal.
• Staff morale: la moral del personal
• Staff turnover: rotación de personal

8. Subordinate: subordinado.

• To subordinate: subordinar.

9. To supervise: supervisar.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Basil's Demise

On the eve of Dorian Gray's thirty-eighth birthday, he encountered his friend Basil Hallward, who was about to depart for Paris. Basil, concerned about the rumors surrounding Dorian's reputation, expressed his desire to see Dorian's soul. Dorian reluctantly revealed his portrait to Basil. In a fit of rage, Dorian stabbed Basil to death.

The Aftermath of Murder

The following morning, Dorian enlisted the help of Alan Campbell, an old friend, to dispose of Basil's body. Initially reluctant, Alan eventually agreed after Dorian presented him with an incriminating document. Together, they concealed the evidence of the crime.

A Chance Encounter

Seeking solace in opium, Dorian ventured into a den where he encountered... Continue reading "The Picture of Dorian Gray: A Tale of Beauty and Ruin" »