Essential English Language Skills Practice

English Grammar Practice: Verb Tenses

Exercise 1: Present Tenses

  1. is teaching
  2. remember
  3. are leaving
  4. Does give
  5. don’t need
  6. are doing
  7. isn’t studying
  8. plays

Exercise 2: Past Tenses

  1. had eaten
  2. was Thomas wearing
  3. laughed
  4. Did you speak
  5. hadn’t heard
  6. were driving
  7. had left
  8. wasn’t listening

Exercise 3: Connecting Clauses

  1. while she was touring Italy.
  2. after she had saved enough money.
  3. and she wore them the next day.
  4. and now she is wearing them.
  5. but she never wears them.
  6. although they were expensive.

Exercise 4: Mixed Verb Forms

  1. am considering
  2. want
  3. was
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Business English & Daily Conversations: Key Vocabulary & Grammar

Company Inquiries

  • What’s her name?
  • What’s her work phone number?
  • What’s her work phone number?
  • What’s her email address?
  • What’s her job?
  • What’s her company’s address?
  • Which company is she from?

Adisco Company Profile

Adisco is a company where many people with disabilities work. They produce many different candles. The raw material is wax of many colors and qualities. They make candles of many shapes and send them to Spain and other countries. There are about 50 employees in the factory. The financial position

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English Language Essentials: Grammar, Vocabulary, & Writing

Informal Email Structure & Essential Phrases

Key Components of an Informal Email

  • a) Greeting: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Baker
  • b) Introduction: Thank you very much indeed for your kind offer.
  • c) Main Body
  • d) Conclusion: I am looking forward to seeing you next month.
  • e) Ending: Regards / Best wishes, etc., and your full name.

Common Informal Email Expressions

Opening Expressions

  • Thanks for your email/letter.
  • It was great to hear from you.
  • Sorry for not writing earlier / Sorry that I haven’t been in touch for a while.
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Mechatronics Professional Correspondence Samples

Job Interview Application

Subject: Job Interview Application – Guillermo Tabuenca

Dear Hiring Manager,

I hope this email finds you well. My name is Guillermo Tabuenca, and I am 20 years old. I am currently pursuing a Higher-level Degree in Mechatronics, and I am very enthusiastic about the opportunity to apply for a position at a company specializing in precision machining. With my educational background and passion for this field, I believe I can contribute effectively to your team.

Throughout my

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Crafting Effective Email Messages

Email Structure Essentials

A well-structured email ensures your message is clear and easy to understand. Follow these key components:

  1. Greeting: Start with an appropriate salutation, such as “Dear [Name],” or “Hi [Name],”.

  2. Introduction: Begin by thanking or acknowledging the received message. If initiating contact, state your purpose clearly.

    Generic phrases:

    • Thank you so much for [reason they contacted you].
    • I’m glad to hear from you about [topic].
    • I was really happy to receive your message about
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Paris Travel, Photos, and Accommodation Tips

Discover Paris

Paris is a city in France. It’s very big and beautiful, full of amazing places, monuments, and landmarks to visit.

The most popular Parisian landmarks include the Île de la Cité, the Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower.

Paris also boasts beautiful historic gardens, such as the Tuileries Garden.

Many tourists visit places where fun is guaranteed, such as Disneyland Paris, the largest theme park in Europe. Children often visit Disneyland Paris with their parents to enjoy

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