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Diccionario de Inglés Visual con pronunciación para aprender vocabulario
2008-06-01 16:08:00
¿Tienes problemas para incorporar nuevo vocabulario en Ingles? Entonces la siguiente informacion le sera muy util. (link al final de esta entrada)Coproducido por Merriam-Webster y el International de QA, el diccionario visual en línea es la herramienta de referencia perfecta para los estudiantes y los profesionales, proporcionando definiciones de términos e ilustraciones de objetos de casi todos los aspectos de la vida con sus respectivas formas de pronunciacion. Es un excelente recurso para aprender vocabulario. Si has tenido, o tienes problemas con el aprendizaje de nuevas palabras entonces la siguiente pagina es para usted pues usa aprendizaje visual para aprender ingles.Las técnicas de aprendizaje visual, maneras gráficas de trabajar con ideas y presentar información, enseñan a los estudiantes a ampliar sus pensamientos, a procesar, organizar y dar prioridad a la nueva información. Los diagramas visuales revelan patrones, interrelaciones e interdependencias. La investigación ind...
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Lista de verbos que no pueden ir en la tiempo Present Continuous/Progressiv
2008-05-29 03:11:00
List of NonProgressive Verbs (Verbos que no van en el present continuous (to be + -ing)I) Los verbos "Nonprogressives" son aquellos que representan estados como condiciones que existen.Ejemplo:My mother knows that I love her. (verbo know no puede ir como is knowing) II) Los verbos "Progressive" son aquellos que pueden representar acciones que estan en progreso en el momento.Ejemplo:My girlfriend is reading a book. (At the moment - ahora; en el momento)_________________________________ ______________________________Common Nonprogressive VerbsLos siguientes verbos son verbos muy comunes que no se pueden usar en su forma progresiva en Ingles. (Los de color naranja son aqullos verbos populares que pueden ser "nonprogressive" or "progressive")Mental State- know (saber) / realize (darse cuenta) / understand(entender) / recognize (reconocer) / believe (creer) / feel (sentir) / suppose (suponer) / think (pensar-creer) / imagine (imaginar) / doubt (dudar) / Remember (recordar - acordarse de) ...
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Fonética del inglés americano (English Pronunciation/Phonetics)
2008-05-18 16:44:00
Los sonidos del inglés americanoParte de un proyecto emprendido en común por varios departamentos en la universidad de Iowa.Los sonidos del inglés americano contienen animaciones de destello de todos los sonidos fonéticos en inglés americano y se piensan para los estudiantes y los instructores de la fonética articulatoria, de la lingüística y del inglés como segunda/del idioma extranjero.Características:? La presentación sistemática con consonantes, el lugar de la articulación , y las vocales clasificadas en monophthongs y diptongos? Transcripciones estándar de IPA de todas las consonantes y vocales? Ayudas audio-visuales extensas que consisten en un diagrama articulatorio sonido-integrado animated, una descripción paso a paso a todo color, un videoclip y varios clips audios para cada consonante y vocal? Un diagrama interactivo de la anatomía articulatoriaLINK : http://www.uiowa.edu/~acadtech/phonetics/ english/frameset.htmlTambien les dejo una pagina de ejercicios para practicar la ...
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Examenes de preparación TOEFL, TOEIC, GMAT y TAGE-MAGE.
2008-05-13 17:50:00
Test Preparation Materials ( preparación para tests/exams en Ingles)Hoy le quiero ofrecer un sitio web que les va a ayudar a prepararse para estos importantes Tests/Exams.El centro del MBA (MBA CENTER) ofrece una selección de los materiales de la preparación de la prueba para TOEFL, TOEIC, GMAT y TAGE-MAGE. Uno requiere registrarse para tener acceso a estos recursos.Características: El diagnóstico en línea prueba para el iBT de TOEFL (Internet-basado), TOEFL PBT (sobre papel), TOEIC pre-2007, TOEIC listening y reading , TOEIC listening and writing, GMAT, TAGE-MAGE y gramática del inglés americano Materiales del estudio que consisten en extractos del libro de centro del estudio del MBA TOEFL, de lecciones de GMAT y revisión de la matemáticas de TAGE-MAGE Información de la preparación sobre IELTS, GRE, SENTADO, LSAT y el CFA Examenes de preparaciónLink (Website)http://www.mba-center.net/Lista de Exameneshttp://www.mba-center.net/?site=w ww&section=testprep&page=diagnost ictestin...

Palabras comunes que suenan igual en ingles. Palabras parecidas
2008-05-12 16:15:00
Esta lista le ayudará a distinguir entre algunas palabras más comunes que suenan igualmente. (algunos de Purdue University)A Few Helpful Definitions What are Homophones? - palabras que tienen la misma pronunciación pero diversos significados y que a veces de deletrean de igual forma. What are Homonyms? - palabras que tienen la misma pronunciación y deletreo pero diversos significados What are Homographs? -palabras que se deletrean de igual forma pero que tiene diversos significado y (a veces) pronunciación. Accept, Except accept = significado del verbo aceptar o recibir: He accepted the gift.except = es una preposition excepto: All my family went dancing except Alyson.Affect, Effect affect = significado del verbo influenciar: The weather will affect the game.effect = resultado o consecuencia (sustantivo): I drank too much beer and it had an effect on my performance.effect = efecto ; del verbo causar 0 lograr: The economy has effected...
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Little Red Riding Hood - La Caperucita Roja (Reading)
2008-05-07 17:36:00
Little Red Riding Hood by the Grimm Brothers (CON TRADUCCION ) Once upon a time there was a dear little girl who was loved by every one who looked at her, but most of all by her grandmother, and there was nothing that she would not have given to the child. Once she gave her a little cap of red velvet, which suited her so well that she would never wear anything else. So she was always called Little Red Riding Hood.Había una vez una pequeña muchacha querida que era amada por todo aquel que le miraba, pero sobretodo por su abuela, y no había nada que ella no habría dado a la niña. Una vez, ella le dio un pequeña casaca de terciopelo rojo, que le quedo tan bien que ella nunca usaría (del verbo usar) otra cosa . Entonces siempre le llamaron Caperucita roja.One day her mother said to her, "Come, Little Red Riding Hood, here is a piece of cake and a bottle of wine. Take them to your grandmother, she is ill and weak, and they will do her good. Set out before it gets hot, and when you are g...
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Entrevistas de trabajo en Ingles, guia y preguntas comunes (Interview Quest
2008-04-28 16:14:00
Pautas para una entrevista de trabajo en inglesUna de las cosas más importantes a recordar sobre cualquier entrevista de trabajo es que su objetivo principal es tener en cuenta un intercambio de la información entre ambas partes (aspirante y compañía) Como el aspirante, usted desea impresionar al empleador con un buen fondo es decir, educación, las posiciones de trabajo, y labores extra-curriculares anteriores.Su resumen les habrá dado una cierta indicación de cómo que tan bien usted esta preparado. Durante la entrevista usted espera que esto amplíe y pueda demostrar habilidades fuertes de la comunicación. Se espera que sus habilidades de la comunicación (oral, escrito y non-verbal) sean evaluadas de cerca y sean practicadas bien. Otras habilidades críticas a la posicion también serán evaluadas, así que se cerciore usted haber hecho la investigación sobre la posición y las necesidades de la organizaciónCommon Interview Quest ions Questions about you: Tell me about yoursel...
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Commands orders and requests with imperative sentences
2008-04-26 16:12:00
Giving orders and making petitions in English with the Imperative statements (dar ordenes o hacer peticiones con la forma imperativa en ingles)An imperative statement is when one person orders another to do something. The logical subject is you but we do not have to mention it.When a sentence finishes in (.) it can be of 2 formsA Declarative sentence: states an idea. It does not give a command or request, nor does it ask a question. A declarative sentence ends in a periodExample:Mary is a great teacher.My father went fishing yesterday. An Imperative sentence: Imperative sentences are used in issuing orders or directives:Examples:Leave your coat in the hall Give me your phone number Don't shut the door Stop!The structure of the infinitive is very simple. We just use the infinitive of the verb and for negatives we add the don't.Example verb (to bring)Bring me a cup a coffee. (Order/command)Don't bring me anything. (Negative order/command)Ple...
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Greeting, welcoming and introducing people in English
2008-04-22 18:30:00
GreetingsFormal- Hello- Good morning- Good afternoon- Good evening- How are you? > Fine, thank you. What about you?- How do you do? = Nice to meet youInformal- Morning / Afternoon / Evening- Hi / What's up? / How is it going?- How are you? > Fine, thanks. And you? > / Great / Not bad- How are you doing?Welcoming people- Come in- Sit down- Make yourself at home- It's good/great/wonderful to see you again.- I'm so glad you could make it.- Thank you for coming.Making Introductions- May I introduce myself?- This is (name)- You know Maria, don't you?- I'd (would) like to introduce Marcos to you.- Pleased/glad/it's a pleasure to meet you. I've heard so much about you.Ejemplos para presentar a una persona.a) Hello Jack. This is Melissa Chavez.b) Hi Melissa. Pleased to meet you.Consejos del profesor con el vocabularioSaludar, dar bienvenidas, y presentar a otras personas es básico para empezar una conversación. Muchos solo aprenden lo esencial pero lo mejor de un idioma es aprender d...
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Past Perfect tense, Correcto Uso y estructura
2008-04-16 18:19:00
Structure and formS + [had (not)+ past participle] + CThe form of the past perfect tense is the verb to have in the past (had) plus the past participle.To form the negative just add not after had.Examples-John had been at the disco.-They had studied.-I had left late-I hadn't bought the groceriesQuestion formQW + [had + S + past participle] + C- Where had she left?- What had they done?- How many beers had they drunk?Use (Uso correcto del Past Perfect )To describe a situation or an action which happened before another action in the past. The other action is usually formed with the past simple tense. Use this tense to indicate that an action was finished in the past before something else happened also in the past.We use the past perfect tense in reported speech (CLICK here to read the reported speech class) Examples :- I had eaten lunch when my wife arrived. (The first clause happened first)- My brother came home but his girlfriend had already left (The second clause happened f...

Who are you? Personality TEST (reading)
2008-04-12 18:44:00
DR. PHIL'S PERSONALITY TESTAnswers are for who you are now not who you were in the past. Have pen or pencil and paper ready. It helps them get better insight concerning their employees and prospective employees. It's only ten simple questions, so grab a pencil and paper, keeping track of your letter answers to each question.Examen hecho por Dr. Phil para saber quien eresSTART TEST:1. When do you feel your best? a. in the morningb. during the afternoon and early eveningc. late at night2. You usually walk... a. fairly fast, with long stepsb. fairly fast, with little stepsc. less fast head up, looking the world in the faced. less fast, head downe. very slowly3. When talking to people you... a. stand with your arms foldedb. have your hands claspedc. have one or both your hands on your hipsd. touch or push the person to whom you are talkinge. play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair4. When relaxing, you sit with. . . a. your knees bent with your le...
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Review of tenses, Repaso de tiempos gramaticales
2008-04-07 14:37:00
Repaso de los tiempos gramaticales en Ingles1) The SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE is used for:a: a generally known fact or condition: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.b: a state of being: They are in Japan - My father is the best.c: to describe habits and routines: I usually play tennis - My mother goes shopping every weekend.Note: In some situations the simple present tense can be used to describe the future: The restaurant opens at eight o?clock tomorrow.>>>Clase de present simple (to be)>>>Clase de present simple (other verbs)2)- The PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE is used for:a: An action that is happening at the moment (now): We are surfing the Internet - My sister is playing in her room.b: to describe temporary situations: My brother is working at a hotel. She is living with her best friend because she fought with her parents (temporarily)c: to describe future events (arrangements in the future): My father is comming tomorrow morning- I am visiting Cusco next summer.>>>Clase de ...
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Como dar una presentación en Ingles
2008-03-28 16:14:00
English for presentations and Public Speaking¿Tienes que dar una presentación en ingles y no sabes como? No sabes como empezar o terminar una presentación? ¿Necesitas de una guia? Entonces esta separata te ayudara y te guiara a ser exitoso en tu presentación y para hablar en publico.La separata incluye temas como:Preparation (la preparación de una presentación en ingles)Structure (la estructura)Equipment (el quipo que te puede ayudar a darle a tu presentación mas profesionalismo)Delivery (toca temas como los nervios, lenguaje corporal, etc)Language Muy útil y da vocabulario y frases necesarias para llevar acabo una presentación en ingles- Introducing the subject (pg 10, Introducción del tema)- Finishing the subject (Terminar el tema)- Starting another subject (comenzar otro tema)- Analysing a point and recomendations (pg. 11, Análisis y recomendaciones)- Giving Examples (como dar ejemplos)- Summarizing and Concluding (Dar conclusiones)Partes de la PresentaciónResumenSi tienen pregun...
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Tag questions - ESL English
2008-03-24 16:47:00
What are tag questions and what do we use it for?A question added to a declarative sentence, usually at the end, to engage the listener, verify that something has been understood, or confirm than an action is agreed. Common tags include won't you? wasn't it? don't you? haven't you? okay? and right? (www.about.com)Example: You are American, aren't you? Los "question tags" son preguntas que se añaden al final de una oración para verificar o confirmar algun dato o informacion. You smoke, don´t you ? Tú fumas, ¿verdad ? I can´t drink beer, can I ? No puedo beber cerveza, ¿cierto? Rules of question tagsThe English tag question is composed by an auxiliary verb (did, does, do, will, has, have etc) and a subjective pronoun. The auxiliary has to agree with the tense of the sentence. If the verb was in the present tense, for example, the tag question uses do or does; if the verb was in a present continuous form, the tag is formed with am, are, is; and if the sentence has a modal verb,...
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Reported speech or Indirect Speech
2008-03-18 17:15:00
What is Reported speech?Reported speech is speech relayed by the narrator. That is, it is indirect speech, words attributed to but not actually (directly) spoken by a character. It is a grammatical construction in which reports are made of something that was said, written, or thought (eg, She said she was going home)El estilo indirecto (REPORTED SPEECH) lo utilizamos para contar lo que una persona ha dicho pero sin citar exactamente sus palabras.Why is Reported Speech important?It is important because it is a great tool to transmit information from a third person or people. We use this all the time. Let us use an example:Suppose Juan (your friend) says this to you : ' I am going to quit my job'Now, you want to inform Alice (another friend) what Juan told you. What do we use? YES! We use reported speech. We would say: Juan told me he was going to quit his job.Why don't we just use the same tense?This is a great question. In our example used above, we could just say:Juan is...
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English for meetings - Vocabulario de ingles para reuniones de trabajo
2008-03-13 16:23:00
Excelente manual en linea para saber como dirigir, o participar en una reunión (a meeting) en ingles.Entre los temas quiero resaltar los siguientes:Participating in the meeting (Como participar en la reunión)- Giving opinions (dar opiniones) - Asking for opinions (pedir opiniones) - Commenting (dar comentarios) - Agreeing Disagreeing - Advicing/Suggesting (como dar consejos y sugerencias)Running the meeting (Como dirigir una reunión)- Opening (como empezar una reunión) - Welcoming and Introducing (Bienvenida) - Stating the objectives - Closing the meetingY hay mucho mas, es decir; si buscabas un manual de como llevar una reunión y de como participar correctamente en el en ingles no busques mas.Lectores por email: Visiten la pagina para poder ver el manual en linea. Hacer zoom para poder leer mejor.English for meetingsdocument.write(''); Read this doc on Scribd: English for Meetings var scribd_doc = new scribd.Document(2163247, 'key-2gbjzt5jbrpgzphlh0q0'); scribd_...
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Prepositions of place (Complete list)- Preposiciones de lugar
2008-03-09 14:22:00
What are place prepositions?Place prepositions , are prepositions that are used to describe the place or position of all types of nouns. It is common for the preposition to be placed before the noun.The following is a great review of the most common prepositions of place with the translation in Spanish:(si no vez la imagen por favor abrir con Internet Explorer y no con Firefox)document.write(''); Read this doc on Scribd: PREPOSITIONS var scribd_doc = new scribd.Document(392822, 'fb4g70be04qxr'); scribd_doc.write('embedded_flash_392822_j 1tcc');Nota: Si no puedes ver la imagen por email visita la pagina http://estudiaingles.blogspot.com/Si tienes aun dudas te dejo con un tema de Halloween para practicar the prepositions of place: View Upload your ownGracias por visitar http://estudiaingles.blogspot.com
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The Passive Voice
2008-03-06 17:04:00
THE PASSIVE VOICEUseWe use the passive when we don?t know, or it isn?t important, who does the action. The passive is much more frequently used in English than in Spanish.El passive voice se usa cuando quieras enfatizar que se ha hecho una acción en vez de quien realiza o hace una acción.To understand the Passive Voice we need to fully understand the Active VoiceActive Voice:In sentences written in active voice, the subject performs the action expressed in the verb; the subject acts. Most of our sentences are in active voice.En el active voice el sujeto hace la acciónActive voice example:Carlos writes a letter.(We know who the subject is - the subject is: the noun, noun phrase, or pronoun in a sentence or clause that denotes the doer of the action or what is described by the predicate- it is WHO does the action in this case CARLOS)In what tense is this sentence? Yes, it is present simple.What are the to be forms of the present simple? Yes, am is and areThe passive voiceTo form the p...
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Phrasal Vebs (Most Comun)
2008-02-28 00:07:00
Most Common phrasel verbs Definition:Phrasal verb is the name given to an Englishh verb which is composed of two or three words.One verb is combined with a preposition (like on, in, under) or an adverb (like up, down, away). Sometimes a phrasal verb can have a meaning that is very different to the meaning of at least one of those two or three words separately.(Wikiopedia)Te recomiendo los siguientes phrasal verbs pues son muy comunes. Los phrasal verbs son muchos y lo mejor es aprenderlos de a pocos. Si tienen preguntas dejar comentarios.eat out (no object): have a meal in a restaurant."I'm too tired to cook tonight. Why don't we eat out?"egg on (separable): urge / encourage greatly toward doing something (usually something negative)."At first Bob and Chuck were just having a mild argument, but Bob's friends egged them on until they started fighting."end up (1. no object): finally arrive at; arrive at an unexpected place."We got lost last night and ended up in the next town."end ...

Reading - 101 Romantic Ideas
2008-02-24 00:20:00
Many have asked for free reading in my site and for this reading I will start a new reading section. We are in the month of love and you might need some ideas to make your special person feel loved. If you have any questions about new vocabulary send me a comment. Enjoy !! (if you can't see the applet or window refresh the page) Read this doc on Scribd: 101 Romantic Ideas Gracias por visitar http://estudiaingles.blogspot.com
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Correct use of the infinitive or gerund. Uso corecto del infinitivo o gerun
2008-02-19 17:08:00
Use of the infinitive with to (e.g to play) and Use of the gerund (-ing form) The most important rule is to learn the following list. We use infinitive with to or gerinds after some verbs. These verbs are put into the following groups.*NOTE: some verbs might be missing (algunos verbos pueden faltar) These are the most common and popular . Algunos verbos pueden estar en otros grupos.Verbs Followed by an Infinitive Example:She decided to leave work early agree / aim / appear / arrange / ask / attempt / be ablebeg / begin /care /choose /condescend /consent /continuedare /decide /deserve /detest/dislike/expect /fail /forgetget/happen /have /hesitate /hope /hurry /intend /leapleave/like /long /love /mean /neglect /offer /ought /planprefer/prepare /proceed /promise /propose /refuse /remembersay /shoot /start /stop /strive /swear /threaten /tryuse /wait/want /wish /Verbs Followed by an Object and an Infinitive ExampleI always allow my daughter to watch TV at night. advise/allow /ask /beg /...

Adjectives ending in -ed and -ing
2008-02-12 15:58:00
Many adjectives that are formed with past participles (e.g. interested) describe a feeling or state.- I'm bored = I feel there is nothing that interests me at the moment.Many Adjectives formed from present participles (e.g interesting) describe the person, thing or topic which produces the feeling.- I'm boring = I'm a very uninteresting person.Common -ed and -ing adjectives:- shocked / shocking- worried / worrying- surprised / surprising- embarrassed / embarrassing- annoyed / annoying- interested / interesting- exited / exiting- thrilled / thrilling- amused / amusing>>>>Complete list with exercises | View | Upload your ownREMEMBER-ed adjectives are used for the person who has the feeling. In other words, a boring person makes us feel bored. - ing adjectives are used for a thing (or person) that causes the feeling.ExercisesComplete the sentences with adjectives ending in -ed or -ing.1) Classical music is _________ (bore)2) Miguel is very ________ (excite) because he is going to...
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¿Cual es mi nivel de ingles? English Assesment / Placement Test
2008-02-07 17:48:00
What is your English Level?To first start studying one has to have an idea on what level one is in. Are you in elementary / beginner, intermediate , or advanced?I have gathered some tests on the internet that will let you know what level you are in.****Es importante saber en que nivel uno esta en ingles. Muchos alumnos creen que el nivel de su ingles depende de hasta donde han estudiado en algún instituto.Sin embargo, hay muchos alumnos que han llegado a un nivel intermedio pero con un nivel real de básico. Por eso es que he reunido algunos links que son examenes para ver en que nivel uno esta. Esto le dará una mejor idea de su verdadero nivel de ingles.Placement or Assessment English tests (LINKS)- Complete Vancouver English Centre placement test (Very Complete)- Short test that evaluates your level from elementary to advanced- Test that will give you an idea of your level in English- Quick Oxford University assessment test- Short test from de St. Giles College- Test de nivel de in...
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Correct use of : because, because of, so, but and although
2008-02-04 14:56:00
Because / because of We use these to express a reason.We use because before a clause (a sentence subject verb and complement).Use because of when you put the noun after the reason.Examples:I went to sleep because I was tired.[Use because and NOT because of >> it is followed by a sentence I (Subject) was (verb) tired (complement)]I had to go early to the office because of the meeting[Use because of >> it is followed by a noun (meeting)]-Maria left the party because she was feeling sick.-Carlos couldn't play because of his injury (lesion).-I didn't pass the test because I didn't study.-I feel so sad because of his death.NOTA: Se usa el because y because of para expresar razones. Muchas veces la traducción es porque pero también puede ser por. Cuando es "por" tienen que tener cuidado de no usar el "for". Veamos este ejemplo,No pude dormir por el ruido. En este caso se entiende que la razón por la cual no durmió fue a causa de la lluvia. Entonces es una razón y no se usa el "...
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Super Mini Phrasal Verb Dictionary
2008-01-28 18:20:00
Libro de Phrasal verbs GRATISBook DescriptionLearn how verbs work in American English Here are more than 2,500 definitions of two-word verbs, prepositional verbs, and verbal collocations (Amazon.com)Bajar el Libro >>>>>Download LinkSaludos y quiero empezar por agradecer el apoyo a la pagina pues cada mes crecemos y esto es gracias a ustedes. Muchos me han preguntado por mas ejercicios y por información de libros y student books gratis. Me complace en anunciar que desde hoy también estaré posteando libros gratis para que bajen a su PC. Disfruten y espero recibir comentarios y emails con sugerencias y/o preguntas (blogdeingles@hotmail.com)Gracias y éxitos Estudiaingles MGT Team
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Quantifiers - (before nouns)
2008-01-25 15:27:00
USE:A quantifier, as its name implies, expresses quantity. Quantifiers can be a single word or a phrase and are used with nouns. They can be used with both a countable or an uncountable noun to express amount or quantity. (usingenglish.com)Large quantitiesa lot of / lots of / a lot / many / much / plentyExamples:1) - I have a lot (lots of) of money [ both go before a noun (countable and uncountable)]Do you have shoes?2 )- Yes, I have a lot. [ A lot goes at the end of the sentence and does not go before a noun]3) There are many students in my class. [many is used before countable nouns]4) I don't have much time to study. [used before uncountable nouns] Small quantities a little / a few >>>>> some but not a lot ------------ UN POCO DE very little / very few >>>>> not much / not many -------- POCO/POCAExamples:1) My father has very little patience . (little used before uncountable nouns)2) Do you want some sugar?- Yes but only a little.3) I have very few friends (few used before c...

Prepositions of time (in, on, at)
2008-01-22 14:47:00
We use: INBefore parts of the day,, months, years, and seasonsExamples:Gustavo enjoys reading in the afternoon. My wedding is going to be in August. I started my blog in 1999. I love going to the beach in summer.ONBefore days, and datesThe party will be on January 27th Miguel's birthday is on SundayAT At is used with noon, night, midnight, midday, and with the time of day (also for the weekend but this is used in British English:My father comes from work at noon. My favorite TV program starts at 6 p.m.I don't eat at night.Other prepositionsExtended time Other commons prepositions to express time are: by, from?to /from-until, during,(with)in, last, next, every The studied in that institute from January to (until) March. (Beginning in Januaryand ending in March.) I was watching TV during the evening. (For some period of time in the evening.) We should get married within a year. (No longer than a year.)I went to a party last night (anoche)I take a shower every morning (cada)
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Giving advice and suggestion (como dar consejos/sugerencias en ingles)
2008-01-18 15:47:00
There are several ways of giving advice but I will put the most common and useful. Why don't you ...? Use this to give light suggestions or advicesExamples:I want to travel to an interesting place.- Why don't you go to Cusco.I need to buy a good and cheap car- Why don't you buy a ToyotaYou can use the SECOND CONDITIONAL to give advices If I were you I would ...ExampleMy wife always treats me bad- If I were you I would divorce her.I have a Visa for the USA but I like my country- If I were you, I would travel to USA and make money.Should / ought to We use these when our advice is light and not strong. Should (S + should +verb + complement)I feel tired- You should go to bed,I do not understand English- You should study online at estudiaingles.blogspot.com.Maria does not love Fernando- She should tell me what she feels.ought to (S+ ought to + verb + complement)I got a 70% on my test- You ought to start studying more.I am getting fat.- You ought to eat less.I need money.-Well, yo...
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The Second Conditional [If (past) ... (would/could)] Hypothetical Situatio
2008-01-13 18:11:00
The second conditional syntax is:If (past) .... would/could + verbOrwould/could + verb ... If (past) Examples:If I had a million dollars I would travel all around the world.If I saw Brat Pitt in the street I would faint (desmayarse)I wouldn't call him if I were you.Note:When you use second conditional you can put the to be verb (were) with the Pronoun IIf I WERE you I would take a vacationThis is very common in 2nd conditional and I recommend using it.USE:We use second conditional to talk and express hypothetical cases. We use it to describe imaginary situations.If I had a million dollars (I don't have a million dollars) I would buy a Ferrari (This is what I would do with the million dollars)Questions:What would you do if you found a wallet with 10,000 dollars?- I would take it to the police.Would you travel if the air tickets were expensive?- No, I wouldn'tCOMPARISON (1st Conditional VS 2nd Conditional)1st - If you study you will pass the test - CAUSE AND EFFECT2nd- If Chris ki...
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First Conditional - [ if (present) ... will]
2008-01-07 16:29:00
The 1st Conditional syntax is the following:If (present tense) ... will (or can)Situation >>>>>>>>> ResultOR will (or can)... If (present tense)Result SituationExamples:If you study you will pass the test.If it rains there won't be a partyI will buy beer if you give me money.Patty will not talk to him if he doesn't apologizeMy father will be angry if I get drunk.USE:We use the first conditional to talk about a given SITUATION and its FUTURE RESULT. It can be understood as a CAUSE & EFFECT situation.Questions?What will you do if you don't pass the test?- I will have to repeat the whole book.What will Sarah do if his boyfriend comes late again?- She will probably leave him.Remember to use FUTURE (will or going to) for the RESULT clause.NOTA DEL PROFENota:Les ruego a mis alumnos no basarse en la traducción para entender los condicionales en el Ingles. Aveces no es igual y esto les llevara a conclusiones. La mejor forma es entender su uso y adaptarlo al Español si es que gustan....
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