Personal Interests & English Communication Skills

Personal Interests & Hobbies

Travel Enthusiasts: Discovering New Cities

Hey, you too! Why did you join? Well, I signed up for this club because I really wanted to get to know like-minded people who are big fans of traveling too. I’d like to discover a variety of less-known and exciting cities to visit.

Culinary Adventures: Global Dishes

Hey, great thanks! I joined because I really wanted to meet like-minded people who are really keen on cooking like me. I’d love to learn how to make a variety of less-known and exciting dishes from around the world.

Language Learning & Cultural Exchange

Hey there! I joined because I really wanted to meet like-minded people who are massive fans of learning new languages like me. I’d love to speak with people from France and Spain and learn a bit about their culture.

Fitness & Sports Passion

I have been interested in sports clubs since I was young. Furthermore, it is an activity that makes me feel great. Football and tennis are my passions.

Photography: Capturing Beautiful Scenes

I like to take photographs of beaches with turquoise water because I think it's an incredible scene and beautiful to see.

Technology & Daily Communication

I use my mobile phone every day because I speak with my family and my girlfriend. Furthermore, I use it to check social networks and news.

Holiday Preferences & Travel Destinations

Choosing Your Ideal Holiday

What do you like best out of beach, city, or adventure holidays?

I’d have to say that city holidays are much better than adventure holidays as you really get to learn about the culture and history of a country. Although I reckon that nothing can beat relaxing on the beach and listening to the waves crashing against the rocks.

Top Destinations in Spain

Where are the best places to visit in Spain?

Well, Spain’s got a few memorable trips such as going to Barcelona to see its famous church or perhaps Madrid to walk around the beautiful park. I went there last summer and for me personally, it was one of the most amazing places to have a picnic!

Effective English Speaking Strategies

Common Phrases for Discussion

1. Regarding the first question, I reckon that…
2. Moving to the second question, it seems to me that…
3. Last but not least, I guess that….

Well, that's all I have to say related to this topic.

English Grammar & Vocabulary Notes

furthermore

(Spanish: además)

which

(Spanish: cuál/cuyo)

moreover

(Spanish: es más)

Present Perfect

Example: I have worked / She has worked. Used with already, just, yet, for, since.

Present Perfect Continuous

Example: I have been working / She has been working. Used with since, for.

Past Continuous

Example: I was working / You were working. Used with specific past times like yesterday at 7 o'clock, at that moment.

Past Perfect

Example: I had worked. Used with already, all the time.

Past Perfect Continuous

Example: I had been working.

Verbs followed by 'to' infinitive

choose, decide, hope, learn, promise, plan, refuse, seem, try, want, wish, expect, manage.

Used to

(Spanish: solía) Example: She used to live (referring to past habits).

Be used to

(Spanish: estoy acostumbrado a) Example: I'm used to waking (referring to being accustomed to something).

Get used to

(Spanish: acostumbrarse a) Example: I will never get used to speaking (referring to the process of becoming accustomed).

Might

(Spanish: puede que) Indicates possibility or doubt.

Could

(Spanish: podría) Indicates possibility or ability.