Direct and Reported Speech Examples: English & Spanish
Direct and Reported Speech: English/Spanish Examples
Direct Speech: “I ate too much at the party yesterday,” said Jane.
Reported Speech (English): Jane said that she had eaten too much at the party the day before.
Reported Speech (Spanish): Jane dijo que había comido demasiado en la fiesta el día anterior.
Direct Speech: “We are working on a new project,” they said.
Reported Speech (English): They said that they were working on a new project.
Reported Speech (Spanish): Ellos dijeron que estaban trabajando
Enhance Your English Skills: Grammar and Vocab Exercises
English Grammar and Vocabulary Practice Exercises
1. Not having, to enjoy, trying, learn, turning, to get
2. Gets, has studied, left – heard, are going, will break, is going, train, would live, reads, I’m listening, listen, wrote
3. We’re driving, will be, will take, is going to rain, am going, are flying
4. Terrible, freezing, boiling, furious, delicious, starving
5. Has been, was worked, went, have read, were, have gone-was, did watch, have had
6. Calls, would stay, doesn’t apologise, fixes, would
Read MoreMastering English: Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises
Level 1
Vocabulary
1) (Can I repay?)
- borrow
- repay
- charge
- afford
- owe
- relieve
- lend
- point
2) (I looked)
- price tag
- change
- broke
- grateful
- property
- nod
- lack of
- refund
3) (If something)
- don’t have to pay more for it
- cheap
- enough money to buy it
- something you like to do
- they don’t like
- pay for something
Grammar
4) (Do you know)
- who
- whose
- which
- when
- whom
- where
- which
5) (IKEA)
- IKEA, where I buy a lot of my furniture, is a successful furniture shop.
- I’m starting a new job at a software company which employs over 200 people.
- The customer,
Urgent: Sports Center Changing Room Issues
Formal Complaint Regarding Changing Room Conditions
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to formally address the deteriorating condition of the changing rooms at our sports center. I will outline the primary concerns to prompt immediate action.
Key Issues:
- Air Conditioning Failure: The air conditioning unit in the changing room is currently not functioning, leading to discomfort for users.
- Cleanliness Concerns: A persistent unpleasant odor suggests inadequate or infrequent cleaning of the area.
- Broken Door
Mastering Prepositions: “In,” “At,” and “On” Usage
“In,” “At,” and “On” – Common Prepositions:
I like reading in bed. / We’re going to Italy next month. / Sue is on holiday in Italy at the moment. / I have to go to the bank today. / I was tired, so I stayed in late. / What time do you usually go to bed? / Does this bus go to the center? / Would you like to live in another country?
Paula didn’t go to work yesterday. / I’m tired. I’m going home. / Tina is not very well. She has gone to the doctor. / Would you like to come to a party on Saturday? / Is
Read MoreEssential Connectors and Phrases for English Writing
Essay Writing
Introduction, Pros and Cons, Opinion.
Connectors to Express Personal Opinion:
- First of all = En primer lugar
- In my opinion / In my view = En mi opinión
- Personally = Personalmente
- As far as I am concerned = Por lo que a mí respecta
- From my point of view = Bajo mi punto de vista
- To begin with = Para empezar
- Firstly = En primer lugar
- Secondly = En segundo lugar
Connectors to Express Result, Reason, or Cause:
- That’s why = Esto es por lo que
- Therefore = Por lo tanto
- As a result of that = Como resultado
- Consequently