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ESCUELA OFICIAL DE IDIOMAS SANTA MARÍA DE GUÍA

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En esta página puedes ver modelos de pruebas de certificación de las Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas de todo el territorio nacional. Para verlas, haz clic en la comunidad que te interesa, o bien utiliza el listado que verás más abajo.

Recuerda que en la Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Santa María de Guía puedes certificar tu nivel en los idiomas inglés, francés y alemán. Además, ofrecemos cursos anuales hasta nivel C1 en inglés y para los niveles A2 y B1 en francés y alemán.

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Reminiscing on the International Film Club's (IFC) past year(change or eliminate) , the club's "Italian film weekend", which was held in February, proved to be a great success with many members expressing their encouragement. This leads (past tense?) the club's board to give consideration to a recurrence of the popular event in the year of 2020. Furthermore, the annual dinner with this year's special guest John Favreau held at the Shoreditch Hotel was a well-attended success (change) as ever.

In the year of 2019-2020, IFC is determined to bring even more interesting cinematic insights to its esteemed members. Not only can the board confirm it has recently tied down director Anthony Russo for a lecture on suspense in blockbusters (scheduled to be held in December 2019 at the club's headquarters in London), but it can also corroborate new plans of an advanced video library. IFC members will be enabled to consult this database at the club's headquarters as well as at our website. (In general some sentences are too long)

This year's earnings consists of (check "consist of")) the contribution of 32 fresh members and the generous £30,000 grant from the National Film Association. This adds up to an income of £38,000. All outgoing expenses this year comprise the renting of films and the purchase of new stationery, such as a suitable film projector and the furnishing of the recently procured meeting room. These cost £20,100. This leaves us with a rough grand total of £20,700 to spend on the organisation of further club meetings. Everything taken into account, the International Film Club will be faring well in the year of 2019-2020.

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Marek Connolly's website has examples of oral tests for different levels from different provinces. This section is for C2.

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The media circus | C2 Monologue | VALENCIA 2016 Freedom of speech | Dialogue A only | VALENCIA 2016

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This website helps you practise your writing by giving you topics, checking what you write and grading it A1-C2.

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Developed by the University of Cambridge, Write & Improve is a FREE tool that helps every learner to improve their English writing.

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Six Amazing Websites that Make Your Writing Stronger

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Long writing activities are not very frequently done in class. I tend to think that my students are like me; I need the right kind of atmosphere. Writing requires time, silence and lots of inspiration. Ideally, at this time of the year, I would probably wish to be sitting next to a fireplace with the most perfect instagrammable snow falling outside my window while drinking a nice cup of coffee waiting for inspiration to strike. Unfortunately, there isn't any snow where I live so I'll have to make do with a bit of rain and some reddish trees. Note: you won't find "instagrammable" in the dictionary 🙂

Inspiration, the most important word when writing and something my students claim to lack. Inspiration won't come from your computer screen, but Internet can certainly help you a lot when struggling to find the right word.

These are some great sites that can help you make your writing stronger.
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1. Skell ( Sketch Engine for Language Learning)explores the English language in more than one billion words from news, scientific papers, Wikipedia articles, fiction books, web pages, and blogs.

Skell is easy to use.

Search for a word or a phrase.

Click on Examples to get the most presentable sentences containing this word.

Click on Word sketch to get a list of words which occur frequently together with the searched word.

Click on Similar words (not only synonyms) where you'll find words used in similar contexts visualized with a word cloud.

2.Netspeak is a really helpful site to help you write better. It helps you find the word or phrase you're looking for by suggesting common combinations organised by frequency.

You can find the word(s) you're looking for by typing signs as seen in the picture below.

Type ? in your query before, after or in the middle to find a missing word. Type ?? or ??? if you want to find two or three words.

Use dots (...) to find one, two, or more words at the same time.

Use square brackets to check which of two or more words is most common, or if none applies. For example: think [ of in ]

Use curly brackets to check in which order two or more words are commonly written { only for members }

To find the best synonym, use the hash sign in front of a word to check which of its synonyms are commonly written.

If you want to read some sample sentences, you only need to click the + sign

3. Just the word is a simple quick collocation finder you are going to love.

Enter the word or phrase you want to search

Click on "combinations" to see the most common words it collocates with and after each combination, you'll find its frequency in their corpus (about 80,000,000 words of the BNC).

In the right-hand frame, you'll find the part (s) of speech and the types of relation that the word is found in. For example, if you're looking for the right adjective to modify a noun you've chosen, click on the 'ADJ mod <word>' link.

4. Words to Use is a nice neat site, which unlike a thesaurus groups theme-related words by parts of speech. Each theme, from "animals" to "vehicles" is divided by parts of the speech- adjectives, nouns, verbs, types of..., phrases, etc.

Are you looking for adjectives that collocate with "movies"? The site lists over 200 adjectives listed in alphabetical order.

Do you want to use a negative word that collocates with "friends"? Or maybe a verb frequently used to refer to friendship? Then, you might want to give this site a try!

There are some very good thesauruses /θɪˈsɔːrʌɪ/ online, but this one is my favourite.

But, what is a thesaurus and what is the difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus?

A "thesaurus" /θɪˈsɔːrəs/ is a reference work that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning (containing synonyms and sometimes antonyms ), in contrast to a dictionary, which provides definitions for words, and generally lists them in alphabetical order. The main purpose of such reference works is to help the user "to find the word, or words, by which an idea may be most fitly and aptly expressed. (source Wikipedia). Unlike a dictionary, a thesaurus does not give you the meaning or the pronunciation of a word.

6. Pro Writing Aid is a fantastic free site that will help you with the final stage of the writing process. This is a tool you want to use after you have written something, to improve it.

Paste the text you want to edit by pressing Ctrl+V. There is a maximum of 3,000 words.

Press the 'Analyze' button. A window will appear while the analysis is being run.

Once the analysis is complete the processing window will disappear and the summary screen for your analysis will be displayed. This will give you an overview of any issues and suggestions found in your writing.

You might want to have a look at this post "Six Wonderful Sites to Help you Write, Speak and Sound Better " I published last year.

Thanks for reading! 🙂

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If you're reading this post, high chances are you've been browsing through Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or Reddit for the past half an hour or so.

You'd probably like to do something more productive with your time - read a book, for example - but you just don't have enough time on your hands to commit to a weighty 400-page novel.

But what if there's another way?

The answer is simple: short stories. Short stories that can addict, engross, and absorb just like a novel can - but in the timespan of one morning commute or a relaxing bath.

And there are plenty of places to find high-quality quick reads online, often for free. Some websites even have iOS apps to read on, making the reading experience even easier.

Scroll down to find out which short story websites made the cut.

Why are short stories a great read?

Having not enough time to commit to reading a weighty tome is one of the major reasons why so many people ditch books.

But little do they know a well-written short story will make them feel the same thrill, experience the same attachment to the characters and spark as much love for reading as a normal book would.

You can read them whenever and wherever you want - on a commute back home from work, during an evening bath, in the waiting room at the dentist.

Need more reasons to reach for a short story? We've got a handy list with the benefits of short stories.

7 best sites where you can read short stories

1. Electric Literature

One of the most popular websites to read short stories on, Electric Literature is a nonprofit digital publisher focused on unveiling elevating new voices. Their interest lays primarily in writing that operates at the intersection of different cultures, genres, and media.

Everything published by Electric Literature is available to read online for free. However, as a small, independent non-profit, they strongly rely on the readers' financial support, so donations are more than welcome.

There is also a 'membership' option - a recurring monthly donation of $4 or more. Members of Electric Literature get some special pros, such as monthly ebook samplings, a "Writing Well is the Best Revenge" tote bag, and more.

In addition to essays, criticism, and literary news, Electric Literature publishes one short story every Wednesday with a personal recommendation by selected top writers and editors.

A short story can be submitted by anyone through Submittable, as long as it meets specific criteria described on the website. It is later reviewed by Electric Literature editors and, if chosen, the author is paid and their work published. As of today, there are about 380 short stories on their website.

2. The New Yorker

The New Yorker has always played an integral role in the history of serious American fiction. Ever since the publication of "Short Stories from The New Yorker" in 1940, the magazine became one of the most renowned première venues for short fiction, having literary legends such as Nabokov, Murakami, Atwood, Salinger or Fitzgerald grace its pages.

Today, The New Yorker publishes only one story per issue, devoting one issue per year to new fiction. Stories can be sent by anyone using the magazine's online submission form. While usually gravitating towards already established writers, The New Yorker sometimes takes a chance on fairly experimental ones.

Without a subscription, users can enjoy the home page, section pages, the video hub, Goings On About Town listings, and six full articles per month. They can also download the New Yorker Today app for free, and browse a couple of articles before asked to subscribe.

With a subscription, however, they are given unlimited access to the entirety of New Yorker 's content, such as:

▸ Unlimited browsing and access to articles on both the New Yorker website and The New Yorker Today iOS app (not just articles, but also cartoons, journalism, and much more)

▸ Flash fiction, podcasts, and short stories (often with a podcast of the author reading it aloud)

▸ Every issue of the magazine since its founding in 1925 in a digital-replica format at archives.newyorker.com (including all short stories)

▸ Every story published for the magazine since 2007 in standard Web format (including all short stories)

The pricing is surprisingly low, standing at $12 for 12 weeks of a Print and Digital subscription. As a welcome gift, new subscribers also receive a free tote bag.

3. Project Gutenberg

One of the most popular choices for free short stories online, Project Gutenberg is a digital library of over 60,000 free eBooks, available in both epub and Kindle eBooks formats.

Comprising primarily older works for which U.S. copyright has expired, Project Gutenberg has the biggest variety of book categories to choose from, including children's literature, fiction, crime, specialized nonfiction, and many more.

The service also offers books in other languages, such as Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, and many more.

As a volunteer initiative, Project Gutenberg is 100% free and does not require registration or a subscription. The home page includes a link to a donation page, but it is not necessary to donate to access the website's content.

4. Fictionaut

Fictionaut is a vibrant literary community designed specifically for short fiction and poetry. It is a friendly creative hub that enables users to discover new authors, publish their own works, get feedback and connect with others.

As a website still in development, Fictionaut is currently invite-only - meaning that only those who have received an invitation can log in, comment, and publish.

Non-members can, however, read all short stories and poetry for free - and there are over 15,000 works to choose from already.

5. Wattpad

Wattpad is an online community for readers and writers alike. With over 70 million members (including Margaret Atwood, Paulo Coelho, and R L Stine) and stories in 50 different languages, it is the most popular social storytelling platform on the Internet.

Some of the most popular short story categories include fiction, poetry, fan-fiction, spiritual, humor, and teen fiction.

To browse on the website, you have to create a free account. All the services - such as publishing own works, reading and commenting on other people's work, the iOS app, and many others - are entirely free to use, since Wattpad earns money through advertising.

There is also a Premium plan that gives some special options such as exclusive theme colors or no ads, but it is not required to use the app in its fullest nor to promote Premium users' content over others.

With over 565 million free stories available, there are plenty of content users can choose from. Anyone is welcome to publish their original work, but that does not equal bad writing.

On the contrary; Wattpad writers have proven to be extremely popular outside the site as well, with some getting deals from well-known publishing houses such as Random House and Harper Collins, and Beth Reekles' short story The Kissing Booth being turned into an incredibly popular Netflix adaptation.

So if you're an aspiring writer or a good-read-hungry book lover, you should definitely give Wattpad a go.

6. 3:AM Magazine

3:AM Magazine is a literary webzine created by Sorbonne lecturer Andrew Gallix. It features literary criticism, nonfiction essays, original fiction, poetry, and interviews with leading writers and philosophers.

Well-known for its "blunt, funny, and angrily academic" content, 3:AM focuses primarily on sharp and savvy avant-garde reads.

All content is entirely free to read, and it is not required to log in. Anyone can send a short story submission, but only some are selected by the editing team.

7. Inkitt

This beautifully designed website (and an equally sleek iOS app) was created for the users to upload excerpts of fictional works in progress or entire short stories to connect them with readers to provide feedback.

But most importantly, it is also a publishing house that selects authors to collaborate with through algorithms. "We analyze reader behavior, analyze their engagement," Inkitt founder Ali Albazaz tells TechCrunch.

"If they start reading and stay up all night to continue reading, if they use every break during the day to continue reading your story, we look at this reader behavior to see if a book is good or not good".

And the algorithm seems to work. To date, the company has published 24 books, of which 22 have become Amazon bestsellers.

As of today, the Inkitt community has 1.6 million readers, 110,000 writers, and some 350,000 stories.

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Paper One - Reading and Use of English

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The first part of the Reading and Use of English paper in the C2 Proficiency Examination is multiple choice cloze where you have to choose the correct word from four similar given words. This is a test of your vocabulary knowledge primarily, your ability to use the correct word (noun, verb, adjective) depending on context.
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Although it is often assumed that idioms are too informal for use in academic English, two studies have identified idioms which occur fairly frequently in spoken and written academic English. This page describes idioms in academic English, giving information on what an idiom is, why academic idioms should be studied, as well as a list of academic idioms for spoken and written English from a recent study of idioms (Miller, 2019), giving first background to the creation of the list and finally the list itself.

What is an idiom?

An idiom is a fixed, well-established, multi-word expression, the meaning of which is not deducible from the individual words. The following are some examples of idioms in everyday (not academic) English.

Raining cats and dogs - raining very hard

Break a leg - said before a performance, meaning 'good luck'

Behind one's back - secretly

The following are some examples of idioms for academic English use (a complete list is given below).

On the other hand - from another point of view (showing contrast)

Bear in mind - think of something, especially as a warning

The bottom line - the main or essential point

Take on board - accept or deal with (a problem or idea)

Why study academic idioms?

Idioms are common in everyday spoken and written English. Although it is often assumed that idioms are too informal for use in academic English, two studies ( Simpson and Mendis, 2003, and Miller, 2019) have identified idioms which are used in academic contexts, more commonly in spoken academic contexts though also in academic writing. In Miller's study, idioms in spoken academic texts, including repetitions, occurred with a frequency of 835 per million words, or close to 0.1%. While this figure is not as high as, say, words in the Academic Word List (10%) or the Academic Collocations List (1.4%), productive knowledge of idioms will assist students in becoming part of the academic discourse community, while receptive knowledge will aid them in understanding spoken or written texts.

Miller reports that idioms may sometimes be signposted by lecturers (e.g. via the phrase as it were) or writers (e.g. via the phrase as they say or by use of quotation marks). However, these methods do not always signal idiom use, do not help students to understand the meaning of idioms, and in fact add a layer of complexity to academic English study (in terms of what as it were and as they say mean and why quotation marks are used in that way).

Academic Idioms List: background to the list

The list of academic idioms (below) comes from the study by Julia Miller (2019), which used two academic English corpuses: the British Academic Spoken English (BASE) corpus for spoken texts (lectures and seminars), and the Oxford Corpus of Academic English (OCAE) corpus for written texts. Only idioms with a frequency of more than 1.2 per million words (pmw) in the BASE are included.

The range of idiom use is shown by the number of texts in which each idiom occurs, as well as the number of faculties (i.e. disciplinary groups) it occurs in. Miller's study used four such faculties, namely Social Sciences (which had the highest idiom use with 234 pmw), Arts and Humanities (which had 191 idioms pmw), Life and Medical Sciences (183 pmw), and Physical Sciences (which had the least frequent use, 76 pmw).

Most idioms in the list occur in more than one faculty, meaning they are suitable for study by all students of academic English. The most frequent idiom used in only one faculty, gold standard (24th most frequent idiom in spoken academic English and 10th most frequent in written academic English), was used only in the Life Sciences (medical articles).

Academic Idioms List: Spoken

The list below gives spoken academic idioms from the BASE (British Academic Spoken English) corpus, listed in order of frequency. There are 170 idioms in total. There is a separate version of 38 idioms for written academic English (use the button above the table). Hyperlinks of definitions are included for some of the idioms.

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