Cherished Memories and Aspirations: A Collection of Personal Writings

My Special Day

The excitement was so great that it could never be erased from my head. I remember that day, February 17th, with a cold chill. Like every morning, I edged towards the school, warming up my nose. I was only 12 years old. That day was different from any other; I knew something big was going to happen. After three hours, the class called me to tell me that my little sister had come into the world. My happiness was greater than anything at that time. I collected my things and went straight

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Mastering Catalan Grammar: Verbs, Pronouns & More

Modal Verbs

  • Can you give me the corkscrew? – Em pots donar l’obridor?
  • Would you like some wine? – Vols vi?
  • You should take a taxi. – Hauries d’agafar un taxi.
  • You must visit the doctor. – Has d’anar al metge.
  • It can’t be a bird. – No pot ser un ocell.
  • It may be a plane. – Podria ser un avió.
  • It must be a UFO. – Ha de ser un ovni.

Pronouns

  • Give me the book. – Dona’m el llibre.
  • He wants to tell you something. – Ell et vol dir alguna cosa.
  • Do you know him? – El coneixes? (a ell)
  • Why are you looking at her?
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Essential Business Vocabulary and Phrases

Workplace Vocabulary

annual leave vacaciones anuales… approve aprobar… attend to ocuparse de… busy period periodo de mucha actitud… card reader lector tarjeta… carry over guardar… clock in ficha de entrar… clock out ficha al salir… consecutive days días consecutivos… co-worker compañero de trabajo… entitled to con derecho a… give one month`s notice dar un mes de preaviso… overtime horas extras… part-time a tiempo parcial… refuse negarse… reject rechazar… sick leave

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Inquiries and Applications: Courses, Travel, and Jobs

Course Information Inquiries

Inquiry about English Summer Courses

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inquire about English Summer courses at your school. I would be grateful if you could send me further details regarding courses in August. I would like to know the starting dates, details about different types of courses, and their costs. In addition, I would like to have further information about accommodation with host families. I look forward to hearing from you.

Inquiry about Language Courses Abroad

Dear

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Business English: Key Terms and Expressions

Essential Business English

Lesson 4

GREETING = Hello, this is…

ENDING = Thank you for your time, nice speaking to you.

ASKING FOR SOMEONE = Could I speak to…? Is available?

Lesson 5

FORMAL = Being serious and official.

MESSAGE = The main part of an email.

INFORMAL = Being relaxed and casual.

ATTACHMENT = A file that is sent along with an email.

SUBJECT = The title of an email.

Lesson 6

  1. The sender types the letter and puts it in the email. When it arrives at its destination, it is opened by the recipient.
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Essential Vocabulary and Grammar for Technical Fields

Essential Technical Vocabulary

Office and General Terms

  • Run out: Terminarse
  • Trip: Saltar (Interruptor)
  • Fit: Colocar
  • Stationary cupboard: Armario de material de oficina
  • Seize up: Atascarse
  • Personal database: Base de datos del personal
  • Folder: Carpeta
  • Toner Cartridge: Cartucho de tinta
  • Loose connection: Conexión floja
  • Faulty: Defectuoso
  • Blown: Explotar
  • Fuse: Fusible
  • Report: Informe
  • Seal: Sello/Junta
  • Snap off: Resquebrajarse
  • Leak: Fuga
  • Pressure: Presión
  • Remove: Eliminar
  • Collect: Recoger
  • Resources: Recursos
  • Replacement:
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