Ship Anatomy: Essential Maritime Terminology
Key Ship Components Defined
Understanding the various parts of a ship is crucial for anyone involved in maritime activities. Here are definitions of fundamental vessel components:
- Keel: The core of a ship, the keel supports the structure of the ship and is the first part to be built. Some ships also have a hydrodynamic keel designed to increase their efficiency.
- Hull: The most visible part of the ship, as it is the body of the watercraft.
- Bulkheads: Compartments which run across the ship from side to
English Grammar Practice: Causative Verbs & Gerunds/Infinitives
English Grammar Practice: Causative Verbs & Gerunds/Infinitives
1. Complete the sentences with the right option (1.5 points)
1-I’m going ……. at the new hairdresser’s.
- a) -to cut my hair
- b) -to get my hair cut
2-She needs to……….
- a) -have her car repairs.
- b) -have her car repaired.
3-She is going to the shop to……………………..
- a) -have developed these photos
- b) -have these photos developed
4-He ……… while he was away on holiday.
- a) -had his flat burgled.
- b) -burgled his flat.
5-I ……….
Digital Learning Transformation: Evolution and Effective Integration
Evolution of Technology in Education
Early Computing in Education (1940s-1950s)
During the 1940s and 1950s, computers were limited in capabilities, primarily used for mathematical calculations. They were large and expensive, accessible only to large universities and military facilities.
The Behavioristic Approach (1950s-1960s)
B.F. Skinner’s theories were dominant in education. Computers provided repetitive lessons (drill and practice), offering positive and negative feedback to student answers. Students
Read MoreEssential English Phrases for Work and Entertainment
English Vocabulary: Work & Entertainment Phrases
Enhance your English proficiency with these essential phrases and idioms related to the entertainment industry and professional life. This collection covers common expressions to help you communicate effectively in various contexts.
Unit 5: Entertainment & Performance Vocabulary
- go back to the drawing board
- sing one’s heart out
- act out
- act up
- appeal
- appeal to
- award-winning
- be in the limelight
- be worth seeing
- behind the scenes
- box office hit
- break a leg
- break
Common English Verbs and Adjectives with Prepositions
Verbs and Adjectives with FROM
- Abstain from
- Absent from
- Borrow from
- Different from
- Escape from
- Free from
- Graduate from
- Hide from
- Infer from
- Made from
- Prevent from
- Prohibit from
- Protect from
- Recover from
- Rescue from
- Resign from
- Retire from
- Safe from
- Save from
- Separate from
- Stem from
- Suffer from
Verbs and Adjectives with TO
- Accustomed to
- Adapt to
- Add to
- Addicted to
- Agree to
- Allergic to
- Apologize to
- Attracted to
- Belong to
- Beneficial to
- Consent to
- Devote to
- Happen to
- Indifferent to
- Kind to
- Lead to
- Listen to
- Married to
- Object to
- React to
- Receptive
Key English Terms and Tenses
English Language Notes
Vocabulary
Communication Terms
- Post (publicar)
- Share (compartir)
- Text messaging (mensajería)
- Chat (chatear)
- Get the message across (comunicar)
- Social media sites (redes sociales)
- Latest news (últimas noticias)
- Face to face (cara a cara)
- Keep in touch (mantener en contacto)
- Comment (comentar)
- Interrupt (interrumpir)
- Inform (informar)
- Express your feelings (expresar tus sentimientos)
- View (ver)
- Upload (subir)
- Talk it over (hablar sobre ello)
- Get to the point (ir al grano)
- Manage (conseguir)
- Challenge