This is a link where you have an explanation of second conditional sentences with sound
If you want to continue with some more exercises on second conditional, you can click here. you can download them if you prefer.
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25 febrero, 2009
24 febrero, 2009
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Activity 1
a vacancy b application form c multinational d nine-to-five job e company pension f working long hours g applicant h company car i challenging j full-time k references l benefits m temporary n part-time o be promoted
Activity 1
a vacancy b application form c multinational d nine-to-five job e company pension f working long hours g applicant h company car i challenging j full-time k references l benefits m temporary n part-time o be promoted
23 febrero, 2009
living abroad
This is a good listening exercise to practise the vocabulary we've just been working with
20 febrero, 2009
19 febrero, 2009
GIVE IT TO ME key
1. 2. It to Gary. 3 gave them to Sarah 4 he gave it to his sister 5 he gave them to Robert 6 he gave it to a neighbour.
2. 2 Joanna a plant 3 gave Richard a tie 4 I gave Emma a box of chocolates 5 I gave Rachel a bunch of flowers 6 I gave Kevin a pen.
3. 2 lend me an umbrella 3 you give me your address 4 can you lend me ₤ 20 5 can you send me some information 6 can you show me the letter 7 can you get me some stamps.
4. 2 Lend you some money 3 send the letter to me 4 buy you a present 5 pass me the sugar 6 give it to her 7showed the policeman the identity card.
2. 2 Joanna a plant 3 gave Richard a tie 4 I gave Emma a box of chocolates 5 I gave Rachel a bunch of flowers 6 I gave Kevin a pen.
3. 2 lend me an umbrella 3 you give me your address 4 can you lend me ₤ 20 5 can you send me some information 6 can you show me the letter 7 can you get me some stamps.
4. 2 Lend you some money 3 send the letter to me 4 buy you a present 5 pass me the sugar 6 give it to her 7showed the policeman the identity card.
EVER and NEVER key
1. Never
2. Ever
3. Ever
4. Never
5. Never
6. Ever
7. Ever
8. Never
9. Never
10. Never
11. Never
12. Ever
13. Ever
14. Never
15. Ever
16. Ever
17. Ever
2. Ever
3. Ever
4. Never
5. Never
6. Ever
7. Ever
8. Never
9. Never
10. Never
11. Never
12. Ever
13. Ever
14. Never
15. Ever
16. Ever
17. Ever
ANOTHER, OTHER AND OTHERS KEY
1. Another
2. Another
3. Other
4. Another
5. Other
6. Another
7. Other
8. Other
9. Other
10. Another
11. Other
12. Other
13. Another
14. Others
15. Another
16. Other
17. Another
18. Another
19. Another
20. Another
2. Another
3. Other
4. Another
5. Other
6. Another
7. Other
8. Other
9. Other
10. Another
11. Other
12. Other
13. Another
14. Others
15. Another
16. Other
17. Another
18. Another
19. Another
20. Another
18 febrero, 2009
17 febrero, 2009
What is the origin of the word POSH ?
The other day a mate in class asked for the origin of this word, he said that it could be related to people travelling from Britain to India, as it is.
The story goes that the more well-to-do passengers travelling to and from India used to have POSH written against their bookings, standing for 'Port Out, Starboard Home' (indicating the more desirable cabins, on the shady side of the ship).
Unfortunately, this story did not make its appearance until the 1930s, when the term had been in use for some twenty years, and the word does not appear to have been recorded in the form 'P.O.S.H.', which would be expected if it had originated as an abbreviation. Despite exhaustive enquiries by the late Mr George Chowdharay-Best, researcher for the OED, including interviews with former travellers and inspection of shipping company documents, no supporting evidence has been found.
The story goes that the more well-to-do passengers travelling to and from India used to have POSH written against their bookings, standing for 'Port Out, Starboard Home' (indicating the more desirable cabins, on the shady side of the ship).
Unfortunately, this story did not make its appearance until the 1930s, when the term had been in use for some twenty years, and the word does not appear to have been recorded in the form 'P.O.S.H.', which would be expected if it had originated as an abbreviation. Despite exhaustive enquiries by the late Mr George Chowdharay-Best, researcher for the OED, including interviews with former travellers and inspection of shipping company documents, no supporting evidence has been found.
12 febrero, 2009
New Link
I've posted a new link which could be interesting for all of you who like reading newspapers in English.
It's on "newspaper headlines around the world"
It's on "newspaper headlines around the world"
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