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
Mastering English: Food Vocabulary, Grammar & Social Etiquette
Food & Language Skills
Food Preparation Vocabulary
- Bake: assar; cozinhar no forno
- Boil: ferver
- Fry: fritar
- Grill: grelha
- Melt: fundição; derreter
- Microwave: microondas
- Roast: assado; carne assada
- Steam: vapor
Understanding the Present Passive Voice
The active voice places the focus of a sentence on the doer of an action. The passive voice places the focus on the receiver of the action. Use the passive voice when the doer is not known or is not important.
- Active: You serve satay with peanut sauce. / The
Mastering Communication: Writing and Speaking Skills
Essay Writing: Structure and Tips
Introduction (No Opinion)
Start your essay with a strong opening. Consider these phrases:
- “Nowadays, most people…”
- “Many people feel that…”
- “In recent years, the issue of [topic] has gained increasing attention.”
Body Paragraph 1: Advantages
Introduce points using transition words:
- Firstly, secondly, what is more…
- Furthermore (además)
- Moreover
Providing Examples
Support your points with examples:
- For instance (por ejemplo)
- As a case in point (como un ejemplo de ello)