Key English Grammar Points
English Grammar Essentials
Simple Present Tense
Verb “To Be”
Affirmative:
- I am
- He, She, It is
- You, We, They are
Negative:
- I am not (I’m not)
- He, She, It is not (isn’t)
- You, We, They are not (aren’t)
Other Verbs
Affirmative:
- He, She, It + Verb + -s
- I, You, We, They + Verb (infinitive)
Negatives
- I, You, We, They + do not (don’t) + Verb (infinitive)
- She, He, It + does not (doesn’t) + Verb (infinitive)
Example: I don’t like soccer (A mí no me gusta el fútbol).
Verbs Followed by -ing
Some verbs, like “like,” are often
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Job Search & Career Skills
Vocabulary: Job Word Partners
- Accept a job offer: (aceitar uma oferta de emprego)
- Apply for a job: (candidatar-se a um emprego)
- Format a résumé: (formatar um currículo)
- Prepare for an interview: (preparar-se para uma entrevista)
- Print an email: (imprimir um e-mail)
- Proofread a résumé: (revisar um currículo)
- Provide references: (fornecer referências)
- Research a job: (pesquisar um emprego)
- Send a thank-you note: (enviar uma nota de agradecimento)
- Translate a letter: (traduzir
English Language Essentials: Units 1 & 2 Vocabulary & Grammar
English Language Essentials: Units 1 & 2
Unit 1: Vocabulary & Grammar Foundations
Vocabulary for Unit 1
Countries and Nationalities
- Chile
- Chilean
- Finland
- Finnish
- Greece
- Greek
- India
- Indian
- Ireland
- Irish
- Italy
- Italian
- Japan
- Japanese
- Portugal
- Portuguese
- Sudan
- Sudanese
- Switzerland
- Swiss
- Netherlands
- Dutch
- Turkey
- Turkish
Everyday Items
- Bag
- Bottle of water
- Credit card
- Headphones
- Key
- Laptop
- Magazine
- Mobile phone
- Tissues
- Umbrella
- Wallet
- Watch
Grammar for Unit 1
Present Simple: Be and Have
| Affirmative | Negative | |
| I | I am I’m | I am not I’m not |
| He/ |
Mastering English Grammar & Reading Skills
English Grammar Essentials: Tenses, Conditionals & Reported Speech
Verb Tenses: Structures and Examples
Present Simple
Affirmative: Subject + verb (base form or -s/-es for third person singular)
Negative: Subject + do/don’t + infinitive
Interrogative: Do/Does + Subject + infinitive?
Present Continuous
Affirmative: Subject + am/is/are + verb(-ing)
Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb(-ing)
Interrogative: Am/Is/Are + Subject + verb(-ing)?
Present Perfect Simple
Affirmative: Subject + have/has + past
Eurovision Facts and English Exercises
Eurovision Facts and English Practice
True or False Statements
1. Say whether the following statements are T or F. Find the evidence in the text.
A. The Eurovision was originally used as a way to help unify Europe: It’s true because “They hoped this would unify a continent that had been divided by World War II.”
B. Over 140 million viewers now watch the Eurovision on the internet: It’s false because “Since 2000, the contest has also been available on the Internet where it is now watched by a further
Essential English Vocabulary: Units 1-5
Unit 1: Friendships & Relationships
Vocabulary: Friendships & Relationships
- Back up: apoyar
- Fall out: discutir
- Finish with: cortar con
- Gossip about: cotillear de
- Hurt somebody’s feelings: herir los sentimientos de alguien
- Let down: decepcionar
- Look out for: cuidar de
- Make up: hacer las paces
- Rely on: confiar en
- Talk behind somebody’s back: hablar a las espaldas de alguien
- Split up: romper, cortar
- Upset: disgustar
Dependent Prepositions
- Approve of: estar de acuerdo con
- Be ashamed of: estar avergonzado