Essential English Vocabulary and Formal Letter Writing
Physical Health and Sports Vocabulary
- Out of shape — En mala forma física
- Out of breath — Sin aliento
- Stamina — Resistencia (física)
- Feel dizzy — Sentirse mareado
- Uncoordinated — Descoordinado
- Working up a sweat — Sudar / Hacer sudar
- Junk food — Comida basura
- Have a long lie-in — Quedarse en la cama hasta tarde
Injuries and Recovery
- Strain a muscle — Sufrir una distensión muscular
- Torn ligament — Ligamento desgarrado
- Twist an ankle — Torcerse el tobillo
- Swollen — Hinchado
- Wound — Herida
- Heal — Sanar / Curarse
- Pass out — Desmayarse
Sports and Activities
- Ballroom dancing — Baile de salón
- Handstands — Hacer el pino / Pararse de manos
- Hang-gliding — Ala delta
- Parachuting — Paracaidismo
- Ice-skating — Patinaje sobre hielo
- Shooting — Tiro (deporte)
- Yoga — Yoga
- Tai Chi — Tai chi
Formal Letter Writing
Application for Shop Assistant
Dear Mr. Brown,
I am writing in response to your advertisement on your website and I would like to apply for the position of shop assistant. I think I am a good candidate for this job.
Firstly, I am interested in this job because I like helping people. Last year, I helped in a small shop near my house. I talked to customers and helped them find what they needed. It was a very good experience for me.
Moreover, I am a friendly and responsible person. I am also organized and I like working in a team. As I am a student, I am available in the afternoons and at weekends.
I hope you will consider my application. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Alex Smith
Formal Correspondence Tips
To whom it may concern / Dear Mr. or Miss / Dear Sir/Madam
Yours faithfully
Application for Waiter
Dear Ms. Taylor,
I am writing in response to your advertisement in the newspaper and I would like to apply for the job of waiter in your restaurant. I think I am a suitable candidate for this position.
Firstly, I am interested in this job because I enjoy working with people. I have some experience helping at family events, where I served food and drinks. I learned how to be polite and fast.
In addition, I am hardworking and friendly. I can work well under pressure and I always try to do my best. As a student, I am available in the evenings and during holidays.
I hope you will consider my application. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Alex Smith
Application for Summer Camp Volunteer
Dear Mr. Harrison,
I am writing in response to your advertisement and I would like to apply for the volunteer job at the summer camp. I think I am a good candidate for this position.
Firstly, I am interested in this job because I like working with children. Last year, I helped at my school with younger students. We played games and I helped them with their homework. It was a great experience.
Furthermore, I am an active and friendly person. I enjoy sports like football and basketball, so I can help organize activities. I am also responsible and I like working in a team.
I hope you will consider my application. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Alex Smith
Economic and Social Terms
Economic and social: 1. Consumption, 2. Equality, 3. Discrimination, 4. Ends, 5. Investment, 6. Opposition, 7. Activist, 8. Uncoordinated.