English Grammar and Vocabulary: Present Perfect, Future Tense, and More
Present Perfect
FOR: Used with periods of time (for five minutes, for three years).
SINCE: Used with specific moments in the past (since last week, since Monday).
Present Perfect with JUST
JUST: Used to talk about something that just happened.
I HAVE JUST + Past Participle
Vocabulary
- Homelessness, homeless
- Hunger
- Natural Disasters
- Pollution
- Poverty
- Disease, Sickness
- War
Charity Activities
- Bake cakes and sell them
- Do a sponsored run (participate in charity races)
- Organize a party / disco (hosting a party / dance)
Anaid’s Sicilian Witch Adventure: A Fantasy Tale
Anaid’s Sicilian Witch Adventure
Anaid and her companions journeyed to Sicily, where they met Valeria, a friend of Selene, and her daughter, Clodia, both witches. They imparted fascinating knowledge, though Anaid chose not to share it with Clodia, feeling guilty about neglecting her friends.
Some time later, they set sail. Valeria emitted a peculiar sound that attracted a pod of dolphins. Valeria swam with them, revealing herself as Anaid. In the water, the dolphins guided them to a rock. There, Valeria
Read MoreHealthy Habits: Advice and Recommendations
Giving Advice on Healthy Habits and a Good Lifestyle
Recommendations for a Healthier Lifestyle
- You shouldn’t drink alcohol every day. (No deberías tomar alcohol todos los días)
- If I were you, I would quit smoking. (Si yo fuera tú, dejaría de fumar)
- I don’t recommend that you eat a lot of fries. (No te recomiendo comer tantas frituras)
- You ought to do more exercise. (Deberías hacer más ejercicios)
- You ought not to drink so much beer. (No deberías tomar tanta cerveza)
- You should eat more fruits. (
Martin Fierro: A Character Analysis and Summary
The Return of Martin Fierro
Background
In the second part of The Return of Martin Fierro, the character Martin Fierro narrates another series of adventures on his journey, reflecting on his past (from the previous book). He eventually finds his children and learns of his wife’s death. A new character, Picardy, sings to the audience, sharing his life story in a distinctive style. In this second book, the children recount their experiences as orphans. After listening to the father’s advice, the narrator
Read MoreConditionals and Vocabulary Exercises for English Learners
Conditionals and Vocabulary Exercises
1. Risky Jobs and Essential Needs
Give two possible answers to the questions below. Pay attention to the words in bold.
- What are risky jobs?
- Police officer, firefighter
- To be secure, to have food and shelter
- SMS, Facebook
- Weight, age
- Bank, department store
2. Vocabulary Completion
Complete each sentence with a word below. There are more words than you need.
1. Don’t read my e-mail – it’s an invasion of privacy 5. hazardous 2. dishonest 6. illegal 3. deadline 7. warned
Read MoreThe Mayor of Zalamea: Honor and Justice
The Mayor of Zalamea: A Study of Honor
Student Reflections on the Play
Students explain in writing how the play raises the issue of honor. How does the human drama of a man, who, according to the time’s code, must kill his daughter if she had been abducted and raped, unfold? How does Pedro Crespo resolve this? The three best works in class may be presented, giving rise to discussions.
This work indirectly raises the two perspectives on honor: social class versus individual actions. Pedro Crespo’s honor,
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