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#separator:tab #html:true Use to say we have a good relationship with someone Get along [sound:get along.mp3]Get on [sound:Get on.mp3] To show a reciprocal action between different people in a group "One another: more than two peopleLiz and Brian are very different, but as a cou...
#separator:tab #html:true Use to say we have a good relationship with someone Get along [sound:get along.mp3]Get on [sound:Get on.mp3] To show a reciprocal action between different people in a group "One another: more than two peopleLiz and Brian are very different, but as a couple, they complement one another.each other: two people or thingsThey always help each other out when things get rough. Siempre se ayudan entre ellos cuando las cosas se ponen difíciles." What happen when grandmother or grandfather is not alive today "Use the past tense" "When We say ""let's...""" "when we want to suggest doing something. It goes before the verb (""meet up"", ""go out"")." When we want to suggest a plan or idea. we use... """How about...?If you don't use a pronoun such as ""I"" or ""we"", then we use the -ing form of the verb (e.g ""meeting"") after it." To make an invitation to sound more politeWhat is the other form? "we usually ask someone ""Would you like to..."", " "what do we do for plural nouns ending in ""s"", What happen for plural nouns that do not end in ""s"" if we want to show it in plural" "we simply add an apostrophe after the ""s"" " What greeting do we use with friends?what is the formal form? """How's it going?""" "what means ""funny""" a person who is funny has a good sense of humor and makes you laugh How do you use comparatives " For two things📝 Adjectives + than One syllable = -er + than More one syllable = more + adj + than c + v+ c = double the last letter" "use of ""less"" and ""fewer""" "we use ""less"" with nouns that we can't count, ""fewer"" with nouns that we can count, and ""more"" with both!" "When we use ""at""?" "" get back " verbvolver, regresar (a un lugar)If you get back in time, you can come with us.Si vuelves a tiempo, puedes venir con nosotros.When we got back to the hotel, Ann had already left." [sound:p_13490566_441.mp3] /ɡɛt bæk/ "when we use ""in"" ""on"" and ""at"" with time expressions" "" Which is the form to show posession by names? "" "When we use ""fancy""?" "" Tip for two verbs together "" Superlatives in english "When we are comparing something to a larger group, we use the superlative form." get out " verbbajarse (carro), salir, escapar, ¡no puede ser!I'll get out when you stop at the traffic lights.Me bajo cuando te pares en el semáforo.You got tickets to the concert? Get out of here!"" (¿Conseguiste entradas para el concierto? ¡No me lo creo!)." [sound:p_14162556_268.mp3] ɡˈɛt ˈa͡ʊt Review present simple "aux: do/doesUse do/does for questionsChanges in third person Adverbs of frequency- After vb to be- Before main vb" go on " verbpasar, seguir, continuar I'm sure we never hear about a lot of what goes on in government.Estoy seguro de que nunca oímos hablar de mucho de lo que pasa en el gobierno.This war has been going on for years.Please go on with what you're doing and don't let us interrupt you.Por favor, sigue con lo que estás haciendo y no dejes que te molestemos.We really can't go on living like this - we'll have to find a bigger house." [sound:prj_6277413_43584ff20e9876159eb445e29e9aabbe_1693108239.mp3] UK[ˈɡoʊ ˈɒn, ˈɔn] What do we say to be in a romantic relationship? "" break up " verbromper, terminarJenny and George have broken up.Jenny and George han roto.She's just broken up with her boyfriend.We broke up for the holidays in June." [sound:p_14329152_950.mp3] UK[breɪk ˈʌp use break up and get back together "" How do we show possession for places? "by adding 's to the end of singular nouns (e.g. ""dentist's"").We can use 's to show that a place belongs to or is associated with a profession." possesion with people's names, what do we do? (plural and singular) "we can use 's to indicate that a place belongs to or is associated with that person." How do we express an action in the past?expressions talk about obtaining "" How do we talk about a state of being? "" "Use of ""should""" "[sound:AKM_enes_Cambridge_should_1.mp3]Realizar una deducción o una expectativa- My phone should be in my backpack, but I can’t find it Mostrar una obligación usually because something is bad or wrong- You shouldn’t eat so much candies.deber" "Use of ""have to""" "all kinds of obligation" "Use of ""must""" "[sound:AKM_enes_Cambridge_must_1.mp3]Expresar una obligación, only use in the present tense, but is used when as a personal obligation - To go in the boat you must put on a lifejacket.Prohibiciones: When sth is prohibited, dangerous or wrong - You mustn't swim here, It is dangerous deber, tener que, estar obligado" What's the difference between clean up and clean? "Clean up the act of making a place clean and tidy (complete/ all the things) Clean clean one object" How to use like, as if and as though "sound / feel / look + adjectivesound / feel / look + like + nounsound / feel / look + as if / as though + clause" How to express something annoying or irritating We use always + vb ing Tip of pronunciation: In which cases sound -ed When the verb ends in T/D visiteddecidededucated "How to know if the adjective ends in ""-ed"" or ""-ing""" "Adjectives ending in -ING are used to describe characteristics of a person, a thing or a situation. Adjectives ending in -ED are used to describe feelings (or how a person feels) or emotions - they are used for temporary states.Bore= bored, boring" put off " verb [ phrasal ]aplazar,postergar desanimar, desalentarYou can’t keep putting off doing the taxes.No puedes seguir aplazando el hacer la declaración de impuestos.I think I’ll put college off for a year.Creo que voy a postponer ir la universidad un año.I don't want to put you off, but that make of car you're thinking of buying is very hard to maintain. No quiero desalentarte, pero la marca de coche que te quieres comprar es muy cara de mantener." [sound:p_15089165_959.mp3] UK[ˈpʊt ˈɔf, ˈɒf] get away " verb [ phrasal ]escapar, huir (avoid something, escape from a person or place, often when it is difficult to do this)The zebra ran to get away from the lion.La cebra corrió para escapar del león.He was so boring – I couldn’t wait to get away.Él era súper aburrido – no podía esperar para escabullirme.We walked to the next beach to get away from the crowds.Fuimos andando hasta la siguiente playa para escapar de ese gentío.I'll get away from work as soon as I can." [sound:p_15089366_136.mp3] UK[ˈɡɛt əˈweɪ] Go ahead " verbadelante""Could I ask you a rather personal question?"" ""Sure, go ahead.""— ¿Podría hacerle una pregunta un tanto personal? — Claro, adelante." [sound:p_15089412_165.mp3] ɡˈo͡ʊ ɐhˈɛd "Uses of ""well, right, okay, so""" "" break out " verbfugarse, escaparse, estallar(guerra)War broke out in 1914.Fighting has broken out all over the city.Se han desatado combates por toda la ciudad.War has broken out.The prisoners broke out and managed to get past the guards." [sound:p_15089472_222.mp3] bɹˈe͡ɪk ˈa͡ʊt break down " verbaveriarse, ponerse a llorar, romper a llorarOur car broke down and we had to push it off the road.Nuestro automóvil se averió y tuvimos que sacarlo de la carretera.Stella broke down when the police told her about her husband's accident. Stella se puso a llorar cuando la policía le contó sobre el accidente de su marido." [sound:p_15089513_252.mp3] bɹˈe͡ɪk dˈa͡ʊn come back * " verbvolver (lugar donde esta la persona que habla)I'll come back and pick you up in half an hour.Vuelvo y te recojo en media hora.We've just come back from Amsterdam." [sound:p_15089952_636.mp3] kˈʌm bˈæk to state that someone is employed in a particular role and indicates a person's profession, job role or job title. """to get a job as""""to work as""" "What's the meaning ""to quit"" in jobs? what's the other word?" "means to voluntarily leave a job or position, often permanently." A request for make a conversation. what's the casual conversation and form conversation? """to have a chat""" to request or schedule a period of absence from work. """to book time off""" someone is temporarily absent from work due to illness. """to be off sick"" " Use of present perfect "to talk about completed actions in the past, which still have some kind of impact on the present." "Use of ""already"" in present perfect" "We add ""already"" (after the verb or at the end) to emphasise that this is a completed action." "Uses of ""shall""" "Hacer sugerencias (formal)- shall we begin eating? Pedir opinion de alguien - It’s too late. Shall we wait for her? Hacer ofertas- Shall I help you with your luggage?[sound:p_15218450_538.mp3]" "Uses of ""would""" "Peticiones o realizar invitaciones (formal)- Would you like to come to my party? hablar hábitos del pasado- I would visit my uncle every weekend. Hablar de preferencias-I would rather have water, please.[sound:p_15218463_615.mp3] wˈʊd" "Uses of ""might""" "Posibilidades en presente o futuro (menos probabilidad que MAY) She isn’t at home. She might be at the gym.mˈa͡ɪt [sound:p_15218490_737.mp3]" "Uses of ""May""" Ofrecer ayuda, pedir permiso o realizar sugerencias de modo formal (Usted) May I help you? May I go to the toilet? They may start working together (possibilities)[sound:p_15218507_784.mp3] "Uses of ""could""" "Could: Peticiones o sugerencias con un tono más formal (menos confianza), habilidades en el pasado, expresar una posibilidad (menos que can )[sound:p_15218522_829.mp3]" go over " verbrepasar algo, revisar Forensic scientists are going over the victim's flat in a search for clues about the murderer.Los forenses están revisando el piso de la víctima en busca de pistas sobre el asesino.Remember to go over your essay for grammar and spelling mistakes before you hand it in to me." [sound:p_16045197_902.mp3] ɡˈo͡ʊ ˈo͡ʊvɚ "uses of ""going to""" future plans 100% sure "uses of ""will"" (4)" future posibilitiespredictionsspontaneous decisionspromisesnegative form: won't get ahead * " verb [ phrasal ]avanzar, progresar, salir adelante (progresar y tener exito en la carrera profesional) (ns)to get ahead in your careerprogresar en tu carrera" [sound:p_16126544_632.mp3] UK[ˈɡɛt əˈhɛd] look out " verbtener cuidado, estar atento, ¡cuidado!, ¡Ojo! The police have warned shopkeepers to look out for forged notes.La policía ha advertido a los comerciantes que tengan cuidado con los billetes falsos.Look out! There's a car coming!¡Cuidado! ¡Viene un coche!" [sound:p_17342914_334.mp3] lˈʊk ˈa͡ʊt First conditional "(Real Conditional) -possibleIf + Present Simple + Result SentenceOR:Result Sentence +If + Simple PresentResult Sentence = subject + will/can + verb +complement1. If I have time, I will visit my brother tonight.OR:2. I will visit my brother tonight if I have time." Second conditional "(Unreal Conditional) - less possibleIf + Past Simple + Result SentenceOR:Result Sentence +If + Past SimpleResult Sentence = subject + would/could + verb +complement3. If I were Julio Cortázar, I would write many interesting tales.OR:4. I would write many interesting tales if I were Julio Cortázar." Third conditional " impossible conditions. if + past perfect, would have + vb past participleExample: If I had known you were going to the cinema, I would have gone too.would have + past participle + if + past perfectExample: I would have gone too if I had known you were going to the cinema.would can be replaced by could or might." difference between carry and take """Carry"": Se utiliza para describir la acción de mover o transportar algo o alguien en tus manos, brazos o en un vehículo que estás conduciendo. Por lo general, implica que el objeto o la persona está siendo llevado desde un lugar hacia otro donde también estarás presente.Ejemplo: ""She carries her books in her backpack"" (Ella lleva sus libros en su mochila).""Take"": Se utiliza para describir la acción de mover o transportar algo o alguien desde el lugar en el que estás hacia otro lugar al que te diriges. Por lo general, implica que el objeto o la persona está siendo tomado contigo y dejado en un lugar diferente al que estás actualmente.Ejemplo: ""I'll take my umbrella with me when I go out"" (Llevaré mi paraguas conmigo cuando salga)." Question tags "We use questions tags when we think we know something, but we want to check (pedir opinión, verificación, reafirmar)" Indirect questions "" Linkers for expressing contrast "Despite/ In spite of (noun or the -ing form) (the fact that with a clause)Even though/ although (link two contrasting thoughts)However (.However,)" get across " verbtransmitir algo, comunicar, hacer entender, expresarWe tried to get our point across, but he just wouldn't listen.Intentamos transmitirle lo que pensábamos, pero no nos escuchó.This is the message that we want to get across to the public.Este es el mensaje que queremos hacer llegar al público." [sound:p_18997661_525.mp3] ɡˈɛt əkɹˈɑːs look into * " verbinvestigar algo(informal), evaluar (ns)We're looking into the possibility of merging the two departments.Estamos estudiando la posibilidad de fusionar los dos departamentos." [sound:p_18997678_592.mp3] lˈʊk ˈɪntʊ look for " phrasal verbbuscar algo o alguienI’ve been looking for that book everywhere." [sound:p_31458532_846.mp3] lˈʊk fˈɔː͡ɹ Expresing regrets (6) "1. Form One: (if only + past perfect) If only I hadn’t told her those words, she wouldn’t be angry now.2. Form Two: (I wish + past perfect) Oh! I missed my plane again. I wish I hadn’t woken up so late.3. Form Three: (Third Conditional) I would have studied in France if I had applied for the scholarship.4. Form Four: (I regret + verb -ing) They got lost. I regret not joining them. OR: I regret not having joined them.5. Form Five: (I should have + past participle / I shouldn’t have + past participle) I got wet and now I have a cold. I should have taken my umbrella.6. Form Six: (If I were you + would have / wouldn’t have + past participle) You arrived late again. If I were you, I wouldn’t have gone by Trasmi." go off (4) " verbexplotar, sonar(alarma), echarse a perder (comida), irseThe bomb went off in the busiest part of town. La bomba explotó en la zona más poblada de la ciudad.I don't always wake up when my alarm goes off.Dairy products go off quickly if they're not kept in the fridge.He left the family farm and went off to the big city to look for work." [sound:p_31458571_882.mp3] ɡˈo͡ʊ ˈɔf put down (3) " verb [ phrasal ]poner, bajar , menospreciar a alguien (put sb down)Put the groceries down on the table.Deja la compra encima de la mesa.Patsy put her pens down on the desk." [sound:p_31458582_893.mp3] UK[ˈpʊt ˈdaʊn] struggle " verbluchar, esforzarse, enfrentarseFor years she struggled with/against the establishment to get her theories accepted.Durante años luchó con/contra la clase dirigente para que sus teorías fueran aceptadas." [sound:AKM_enes_Cambridge_struggle_1.mp3] UK[ˈstrʌɡ.əl] US[ˈstrʌɡ.əl] can't seem to Try but tou can achieve something kˈænt sˈiːm tˈuː capable " adjectivecompetente, capazShe's a very capable woman/worker/judge.Es una mujer/trabajadora/juez muy competente.We need to get an assistant who's capable and efficient.Tenemos que conseguir un asistente que sea capaz y eficiente." [sound:AKM_enes_Cambridge_capable_1.mp3] UK[ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl] US[ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl] endurance " noun [ U ]aguante, resistenciaRunning a marathon is a test of human endurance.Correr un maratón es una prueba de resistencia humana.The pain was bad beyond endurance." [sound:AKM_enes_Cambridge_endurance_1.mp3] UK[ɪnˈdʒʊə.rəns] US[ɪnˈdʊr.əns] keep up " verbmantener algo, estar al corriente, seguir el ritmoYou must eat to keep your strength up.Debes comer para mantener tus fuerzas.I read the papers to keep up with what's happening in the outside world.Leo los periódicos para estar al día de lo que ocurre en el mundo exterior.He couldn’t keep up with his older sister.El no podía seguirle el ritmo a su hermana mayor." "Differences between ""do"" and ""make""" Do: focus of the process, workMake: produce or create sth with hands. Emphasies product or outcome of an action cuddle " verb [ I or T ]abrazar cariñosamente, acurrucarShe cuddled the baby and eventually it stopped crying.Acarició al bebé y finalmente dejó de llorar.They sat in the back row of the cinema kissing and cuddling.Se sentaron en la última fila del cine y estuvieron besándose y abrazándose." [sound:AKM_enes_Cambridge_cuddle_1.mp3] UK[ˈkʌd.əl] US[ˈkʌd.əl]