English Vocabulary and Grammar Guide for Everyday Situations
Everyday Vocabulary
Common Mishaps
Tripping over: ensopegar / Slipping: relliscar / Burns: cremada / Choking: ennuegament / Burnt down: incendiar-se, cremar-se
Catch fire: començar a cremar, calar-se foc / Faulty: defectuós/osa / Lifeguard: socorrista / Drown: ofegar-se / Strength: força / Knock them over: tombar, fer caure
Shallow: poc profund/a / Sprain: esquinç, torçada / Collide: topar, xocar, col·lidir / To ensure: garantir, assegurar(-se)
Distracted: distret/a, distreure’s / Crash: accident
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My aunt was born in Peru in 1970. She had a very happy childhood as the middle sister of three sisters (my mother is the youngest). Her sisters meant the world to her, and they spent many summers with their grandparents.
Becoming an Aunt, Wife, and Mother
Years later, my aunt studied to be a lawyer, but unfortunately, the situation became very difficult. In 1995, she became an aunt and got married that same year. She became a mother in 2003 and lived in Lima, Peru.
Tragedy and
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The Power of Nostalgia
In my experience, I found that nostalgia is often sparked by stumbling upon everyday objects that are linked to fond memories. It can be something as simple as a song that used to soundtrack meaningful moments or the aroma of a place that instantly evokes emotions from the past. These small details act as portals to moments that seem distant but are still alive in the corner of memory.
Furthermore, nostalgia is not always a nostalgic look towards the past. Sometimes, it is associated
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Why did Mrs. Prince have very little contact with her sister?
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How did Mrs. Norris influence her nieces, Maria and Julia?
Mrs. Norris influenced her nieces by spoiling them and constantly telling them how wonderful they were.
What did Mrs. Norris suggest a year after receiving Mrs. Prince’s letter and why?
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Introduction
The current education system faces a significant challenge: a growing number of graduates find themselves in jobs unrelated to their degrees. This mismatch leads to frustration, unemployment, and a sense of unfulfillment among young workers. Experts believe that addressing two key issues can improve the effectiveness of our education system in preparing students for successful careers.
Lack of
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Irregular Verbs
1. REALLY Irregular Verbs
| INFINITIVE | PAST SIMPLE | PAST PARTICIPLE | PRESENT PARTICIPLE | TRANSLATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| be | was/ were | been | being | ser / estar |
| do | did | done | doing | fer |
| go | went | gone | going | anar |
2. Vowel Changes from “i” to “a” to “u”
| INFINITIVE | PAST SIMPLE | PAST PARTICIPLE | PRESENT PARTICIPLE | TRANSLATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| begin | began | begun | beginning | començar |
| drink | drank | drunk | drinking | beure |
| ring | rang | rung | ringing | trucar/ sonar |
| sing | sang | sung | singing | cantar |
| swim | swam | swum | swimming | nedar |
3. Past Simple and Past Participle Ending in -ought/-aught
| INFINITIVE | PAST SIMPLE | PAST |
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