Essential English for Architecture & Career Success
Part 1: Professional & Personal English Vocabulary
Adjectives for Personal & Professional Traits
- Active – Activo
- Computer Savvy – Experto en (ordenadores)
- Discreet – Discreto
- Honest – Honesto
- Passionate About – Apasionado de
- Self-Confident – Con confianza en sí mismo
- Adaptable – Flexible
- Conscientious, Thorough, Methodical – Meticuloso
- Dynamic – Dinámico
- Independent – Independiente
- Innovative – Innovador
- Persistent – Persistente
- Tenacious – Tenaz, Firme
- Analytical, Analytic
Evolution of Scientific Thought: From Ancient Greece to Modern Mechanics
Greco-Medieval Scientific Thought
This period begins when Greek thinkers moved away from mythological explanations. We must remember that myths were fantastic tales in which the protagonists were gods (in human form) or heroes. These stories purported to explain natural phenomena and, occasionally, social customs. For example, wind was attributed to the action of the god Aeolus.
From the 6th century BCE, the Greeks began to suspect that everything happening in reality could not be the result of the
Read MoreRocks in Construction: Properties, Types, and Applications
Rocks: Properties, Types, and Construction Uses
Natural materials extracted from rock masses are fundamental to various construction applications. This document examines their key properties, classifications, and practical uses.
Material Properties and Testing
- Specimen Testing: Used to determine essential properties such as density, tensile strength, moisture content, and porosity.
- Granular Sample Testing: Conducted to ascertain particle size distribution, density, moisture content, and abrasion resistance.
Essential English Grammar: Conditionals & Verb Forms
English Conditional Sentences
Conditional sentences are used to talk about hypothetical situations and their consequences.
First Conditional
Used to talk about likely events in the future if something happens.
- If I pass Cambridge First, I’ll have a big party!
- If you don’t stop talking, I’ll send you to the head teacher.
Formula: (If + present tense + future tense will)
Second Conditional
Used to talk about unlikely or impossible situations.
- If I won the lottery, I’d give all the money to Oxfam.
- People might
18th Century Spanish Literature: Key Authors and Characteristics
Spanish Literature in the 18th Century: Characteristics and Authors
The Age of Enlightenment and Its Principles
The 18th century is often called the Age of Enlightenment. This designation reflects the supreme value of reason proclaimed by the thinkers and scientists of the time. The scientific and philosophical movement forged from this rationalist view of history and reality is known as the Enlightenment. Enlightenment thought was based on a set of principles coined and advocated by a minority of
Read MoreMarketing Foundations: Definitions, Strategies, and Consumer Insights
Defining Customer Value
Value is defined as the relationship of benefits to costs, representing what the consumer gets for what they give.
The 4 P’s of Marketing Mix
Define each of the 4 P’s of marketing (the marketing mix) and provide an example of each:
- Product: Creating value (goods vs. services). Example: A smartphone (good) or a haircut (service).
- Price: Capturing value (money, time, and energy). Example: Setting a competitive price for a new software subscription.
- Place: Delivering the value proposition.
Essential Demographic and Urban Geography Definitions
Settlement
An area where people live.
Population
A group of people inhabiting a given site.
Census
The official count of people in a place at a particular time.
Municipal Census
The official count of people within a municipality.
Legal Population (Población de Derecho)
People living in a municipality, both present and absent, at the time of the census.
De Facto Population (Población de Hecho)
The sum of residents and passersby in a municipality at the time of the census.
Population Dynamics
Indicates how a
Read MoreCultural Tourism: Motivations, Benefits, and Authenticity
A visit to a cultural property is primarily driven by two key motivations:
- Education: Educational visits, often linked to formal schooling.
- Leisure: Visits undertaken for enjoyment, often categorized as cultural tourism.
Understanding Cultural Tourism
Defining Tourism
Tourism is defined as traveling to and staying in places outside one’s usual environment temporarily for leisure.
Key Aspects of Tourism
- Temporary: Implies a return to one’s usual environment.
- Leisure: Involves discretionary time and financial
Understanding Electrical Concepts: Current, Voltage, Resistance, and Power
Understanding Electrical Concepts
Intensity (I)
Intensity, or electric current, is defined as the amount of electrical charge (electrons) flowing through a conductor per unit of time. Its unit is the ampere (A), and the apparatus used to measure it is called an ammeter.
Voltage (V)
Voltage represents the potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit. It is measured in volts (V), and its measuring instrument is a voltmeter.
Resistance (R)
Electrical resistance is defined as the opposition
Read MoreFinancial Fundamentals: Assets, Statements, and Investment Appraisal
Key Financial Definitions
Current Assets
Assets that can be turned into cash within one operating cycle.
Non-Current Assets
Assets that cannot be liquidated quickly.
Company Creation & Financing
To establish a company, it’s essential to determine the required amount of assets and the necessary sources of long-term financing.
Operating Cycle
The process of converting investment in inventory (stocks) back into cash.
Average Period
The duration of the operating cycle; the time it takes for a firm to convert
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