Top News Events: 2010-2016 – Global Issues and Trends
Top News Events: 2010-2016
2016: Migrant Crisis
- A Russia does not allow people to cross the border on foot, and Norway does not let in motorists carrying people without documents. People on bicycles are allowed in on both sides.
- New arrivals are given fleece jumpers, waterproof jackets, and other clothes appropriate for the Arctic climate.
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- Barracks seekers former shelter
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2016: Why are British Kids so Unhappy?
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2015: Bilingual
Read MoreEnglish-Catalan Vocabulary: Fashion, Appearance, and Jobs
Here’s a helpful vocabulary list translating English words and phrases to Catalan, covering topics like fashion, physical appearance, and employment.
Catwalk | Passarel·la | Broad-shouldered | Ample d’esquena |
Cosmetic surgery | Cirurgia | Clean-shaven | Sense barba ni bigoti |
Label | Etiqueta | Dark-skinned | Pell fosca |
Trend | Tendència | Fair-haired | Ros |
Weaken | Afeblir | Heavily-built | Corpulent |
Ankle-length | Altura del turmell | Knee-length | Fins els genolls |
Average-sized | De mida mitjana | Scruffy-looking | D’aspecte descuidat |
Badly-dressed | Mal vestit | Beautify | Embellir |
Criticize | Criticar | Horrify | Horroritzar |
Darken | Enfosquir | Justify | Justificar- |
Short Stories & Personal Reflections: A Collection
Personal Reflections and Short Stories
John Visit: Restaurant and Activities
Hi John, I’m really excited about visiting next week! Thanks for picking out the restaurants; both sound amazing, but I’d prefer the Japanese one. I’ve always wanted to try authentic sushi, and this sounds like the perfect opportunity. As much as I’d love to go to the beach, I won’t be able to because I’ve caught a cold recently, and my doctor advised me to avoid too much sun. But I’m definitely up for other
Read MoreMastering English Grammar: Nouns, Verbs, Questions & More
English Grammar Essentials
Possessive Nouns
- The boy’s ball (one boy)
- The boys’ ball (two or more boys)
Singular Noun | Plural Noun |
My child’s dog | My children’s dog |
The man’s work | The men’s work |
The mouse’s cage | The mice’s cage |
A person’s clothes | People’s clothes |
Names and Titles
- Names:
Pablo Alejandro Vidal
First name Middle Name Last Name
- Name Titles:
Mr: Man / married or single
Ms.: Woman / married or single
Miss: Woman/ single
Mrs.: Woman / married
Personal Information
- Personal Information:
What’s your… name/e-mail
Read MoreEnglish Grammar: Modals, Subjunctive, and Future Tenses
Body Language and Expressions
Bite your fingernails / bow your head / cover your mouth / cross your fingers / fidget (estar inquieto) / fold your arms / frown / give a thumbs up / grimace / grin / nod your head / point / pout / purse your lips / raise your eyebrows / scowl / scratch your head / shake your head / shrug your shoulders / wink (guiño) / wave / yawn.
Emotions: Annoyance / Anxiety / Boredom / Confusion / Disapproval / Fear / Pain (dolor) / Shame (vergüenza)
Modals in the Past
May, Might,
Read MoreEasy Recycling Tips & Smart Shopping Habits
Recycling for a Better Planet
When I first felt the urge to help Mother Earth get better, I didn’t know where to start. How do you face a global problem on your own? You don’t, of course. The key to making a difference is doing and telling.
This is why I would like to share with you five easy tips that will help you start recycling. You can use them at home, at your office and, of course, at other people’s homes. Every time you visit a friend or a relative, remember to have these five tips in
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