Aptis Method, Club Activities, and Flat Search

Part 4

a) Informal Messages

-Hi Marc! Do you know the APTIS method? Last week, I started to study English again and I can’t be more satisfied. You should cheer up. Why don’t we study English together? If you want, I can speak with you in the office, you’ll never regret it. I hope for your answer. Kiss, Ismael

-Hi Tom! Have you heard the notice? It’s incredible, I feel sad so we should do something. We can speak with other history clubs in order to know other ideas. For example, the sport club has a

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Summer Fun, School Invitation, Job Interview, and Recommendation

Summer Fun

It feels like such a long time since the last time I saw you. I know it’s only been several weeks since I saw you. So far my summer has been great!

I spend all my weekends at the beach. I am getting a nice tan, and you can no longer say I am paler than you. I have been playing lots of volleyball, surfing, and building a nice collection of seashells. Just this past weekend, I took second place in a sandcastle building contest!

On the weekdays, I work. I drive an ice cream truck around and

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English Phrases: Correcting Common Mistakes

English Phrase Corrections

Here are some common English phrases with corrections:

  • Incorrect: I purchase every Wednesday: Correct: I do the shopping every Wednesday.
  • Incorrect: My friends and I are going to London in three weeks: Correct: My friends and I, we’re going to London in three weeks.
  • Incorrect: My nephew was crawling on the floor when the vase broke: Correct: My nephew was crawling on the floor when the vase broke.
  • Incorrect: Did you visit your cousin last week?: Correct: Did you visit your
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Classic Parisian Hotel: Luxurious Stay & Local Guide

Classic Parisian Hotel: A Luxurious Stay

Finding the Perfect Hotel

1. I want to stay in a classic hotel on a quiet street. I need a single room with valet and laundry service.

I want to stay in a classic hotel on a quiet street. I need a single room with valet and laundry service.

Arrival in Paris

2. When will you arrive in Paris?

When will you arrive in Paris?

Hotel Services & Amenities

3. What services does the hotel offer? It has a spa, free wi-fi, and a state-of-the-art building.

What services does

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Business Communication Examples: Phone, Email, Complaint

Phone Conversation: Sales Inquiry

L: Good morning! Martinez S.L. Leandra speaking. Can I help you?

I: Good morning! This is Iván. Can you tell me the price of your new fashion line of shoes, please?

L: Please hold the line.

I: Oh, of course.

L: Ok, I’m back, thank you for holding.

I: Ok, tell me.

L: I’m sorry. I don’t have the price list now.

I: Could you repeat that, please?

L: Yes, I don’t have the price list at the moment.

I: Can I speak with the manager, please?

L: Mr. Jose Antonio is out at the moment.

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Business English Vocabulary and Workplace Communication

Essential Business English Vocabulary

Travel and Airline Terms

  • Aisle seat: Asiento de pasillo
  • Seat upgrade: Actualización de asiento
  • Airline charges: Cargos de la aerolínea
  • Baggage allowances: Franquicia de equipaje
  • Weight restrictions: Restricciones de peso
  • Hand baggage: Equipaje de mano
  • Security scans: Escaneos de seguridad
  • Delayed flight: Vuelo retrasado
  • Missed connections: Conexiones perdidas
  • Self-service check-in: Check-in de autoservicio

Sales and Order Processing

  • Guarantee: Garantía
  • Delivery: Entrega
  • Deliver:
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