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Learn English with Friends | Joey Gets Lost in London

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Learn English with the FUNNIEST Friends Scene Ever

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To practice Speaking

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Wordwall - Cree mejores lecciones de forma más rápida

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As a child, what was the most interesting place in your neighbourhood? Describe your childhood, Positive and negative things about the lockdown, Free time. Hobbies and interests, Plans for the future. short-term and long-term plans, What´s the biggest success you´ve had? and the biggest opportunity you´ve missed?, Movies: What was the last movie/ serie you watch? Recommendations?, Travel: When was the last time you went on holidays? Where? pros and cons of the place , Family and friends: Do you spend much time with them? What do you do when you get together?, Hometown: Main attractions. Recommendations to visit places, Art: What kind of art do you like? Why?, Daily routine: Tell us about your routine during weekdays, Going out: Do you often go out? where?, Music: What music do you listen to? when was the last time you went to a concert?, News and media: What kind of news do you usually follow?, Reading: what was the last book you´ve read? any suggestion?, shopping: shopping alone vs with others. shopping online vs in the shop. Do you like shopping?, Sport: Do you play any sport?, Nature: Are you concerned about the environment?Are you eco friendly? What can we do to protect the planet?, Society: What social problems are there in your country? what about crime?, Job: Describe your job. What you like, what you dont like. , Food: How important is a balanced diet for you? How is your diet?, Health: what about the conditions of the healthcare system in your country? What about free assistance for everyone?, Education: Tell us about your education ( primary, secondary school, university) What did you enjoy most? What made you suffer?.

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As a child, what was the most interesting place in your neighbourhood? Describe your childhood, Positive and negative things about the lockdown, Free time. Hobbies and interests, Plans for the future. short-term and long-term plans, What´s the biggest success you´ve had? and the biggest opportunity you´ve missed?, Movies: What was the last movie/ serie you watch?

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Vocabulario útil para viajar al extranjero, organizado por temas.

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En este curso, encontrarás vocabulario y expresiones útiles para tus estancias en el extranjero. El vocabulario se encuentra organizado por temas : Saludos y presentaciones, en el aeropuerto, direcciones y transporte, banca y dinero, emergencias médicas, etc.

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Using the same old verbs in different way

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Using the same old verbs in different way

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Delexical verbs son verbos comunes como "have", "take", "make" o "give" que cuando se usan con sustantivos particulares tienen muy poco significado propio. En estas estructuras la mayor parte del significado se encuentra en el sustantivo, no en el verbo. En la mayoría de casos, hay un verbo que tiene un significado similar o igual a la estructura "delexical". En muchos casos, hay verbos y estructuras equivalentes en español (ver los ejemplos). Estas estructuras son muy comunes en inglés y una comprensión de ellas enriquecerá la fluidez de la lengua.

El uso de estas estructuras permite añadir información adicional a la acción mediante del uso de adjetivos, en lugar de un adverbio, que a veces puede sonar torpe.

Echemos un vistazo a algunos ejemplos con estos verbos.

Have

"Have" indica posesión, pero cuando se utiliza en estructuras "delexical", el sentido cambia. Podemos usar " have " cuando hablamos de las comidas, las conversaciones, los desacuerdos, el lavado o los descansos.

Ejemplos:

Nota: En el ejemplo "He had a shower...", también podemos decir "He showered," ("Él se duchó..."), pero utilizando la estructura "delexical" podemos incluir información adicional con el uso de un adjetivo ("hot"). También es importante tener en cuenta que la estructura "delexical" tal vez es más utilizada que el verbo " to shower ". Este es el caso no sólo con el ejemplo mencionado, sino en muchos de los ejemplos que presentamos aquí.

Otros sustantivos con los que podemos utilizar el verbo " have " en las estructuras "delexical" pueden ser:

lunch, dinner, a snack, coffee, a chat, a discussion, a talk, a bath, a break, a rest, a dispute, a fight...

Take

" Take", como " have ", se usa con lavado o descansos, así como varios otros sustantivos.

Ejemplos:

Otros sustantivos con que podemos utilizar el verbo " take " en las estructuras "delexical" pueden ser:

care, a chance, a photograph, a turn...

Ejemplos:

Can you take a look at my article before I submit it to the publisher? (¿Puedes echar un vistazo a mi artículo antes de enviarlo al editor?)

Make

Utilizamos " make " con planes, viajes y en referencia a hablar.

Ejemplos:

Otros sustantivos con que podemos utilizar el verbo " make " en las estructuras "delexical" pueden ser:

a sound, conversation, a comment, a noise, a promise, a suggestion, a choice, a decision, a plan, a trip, a tour...

Give

" Give " se utiliza con ruidos, expresiones faciales, cariño o en referencia a golpear y hablar.

Ejemplos:

Otros sustantivos con los que podemos utilizar el verbo " give " en las estructuras "delexical" pueden ser:

a cry, a laugh, a scream, a smile, a look, a glance, a punch, a slap, a push, a kiss, an answer, information, an interview, a lecture, a report, a warning...

Go and Do

" Go" y " do" también se pueden utilizar como verbos "delexical", pero la estructura con estos verbos es diferente. Utilizamos estos verbos a menudo con sustantivos terminados en "-ing".

Go

" Go" se utiliza en general para las actividades comunes que implican movimiento. Utilizamos la estructura " go for a" cuando el sustantivo no termina en "-ing ".

Ejemplos:

Otros sustantivos con los que podemos utilizar el verbo " go " en las estructuras "delexical" pueden ser:

running, walking, jogging, skiing, a jog, a ride, a swim, a run, a stroll...

Do

" Do" se utiliza a menudo con las actividades relacionadas con trabajo. También utilizamos " do " cuando la acción es evidente.

Ejemplos:

Otros sustantivos con los que podemos utilizar el verbo " do " en las estructuras "delexical" pueden ser:

jobs, work, homework, the washing up, the cleaning, the dishes, exercise, research, damage...

Nota: Ver la lesson Do vs. Make para más estructuras "delexical" con estos dos verbos.

Nota: Ver la lesson Do vs. Make para más estructuras "delexical" con estos dos verbos.

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Delexical verbs son verbos comunes como "have", "take", "make" o "give" que cuando se usan con sustantivos particulares tienen muy poco significado propio. En estas estructuras la mayor parte del significado se encuentra en el sustantivo, no en el verbo. En la mayoría de casos, hay un verbo que tiene un significado similar o igual a la estructura "delexical".

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make a decision | make a choice | make a plan | make arrangements | make an appointment | make a mistake | make money | make an excuse | make an effort | make an attempt | make fun of | make progress | make an offer | make [a] noise | make peace | make war | make a phone call | make an exception| make a confession | make a discovery| make a change | make amends | make a comment | make a statement| make a speech | make a difference| make friends | make love | make a fire | make an impression | make a mess | make a point | make a promise | make a suggestion | make time | make the bed

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"Do" y "make" son dos verbos que se confunden frecuentemente en inglés. Ambos se pueden traducir como "hacer", pero hay algunas diferencias en su significado. En general, " do" considera más la acción, mientras que utilizando " make " nos referimos más al resultado de la acción.

Do

Se usa "do" para acciones, actividades y trabajos. Se utiliza en un sentido amplio, como de "realizar". En general, estas acciones y actividades no producen un objeto físico.

Ejemplos:

Se utiliza "do" cuando hablamos de cosas en general, cuando no especificamos la actividad. En este sentido, se utiliza mucho con los pronombres indefinidos como "something", "anything", "nothing", etc.

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Expresiones

Make

Se utiliza "make" en el sentido de "fabricar", "elaborar" o "crear". Se usa para actividades en que se crea algo que se puede tocar, un objeto físico.

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Expresiones

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"Do" y "make" son dos verbos que se confunden frecuentemente en inglés. Ambos se pueden traducir como "hacer", pero hay algunas diferencias en su significado. En general, " do" considera más la acción, mientras que utilizando " make " nos referimos más al resultado de la acción.

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Sujeto + “used to” + verbo…
I used to like mushrooms, but not anymore.

Sujeto + “didn’t” + “use to” + verbo…
I didn’t use to like mushrooms, but now I do.

Did + sujeto + “use to” + verbo…?
Did you use to live here?

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To be used to (Estar acostumbrado a)

She’s used to living alone.

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Sujeto + "used to" + verbo...

Ejemplos:

Sujeto + "didn't" + "use to" + verbo...

Ejemplos:

Did + sujeto + "use to" + verbo...?

Ejemplos:

Nota: No utilizamos " used to" para acciones habituales en el presente. En vez de este verbo modal, se usa un adverbio como " usually" o " normally " por ejemplo.

Ejemplos:

He normally smokes a pack of cigarettes every day. (Normalmente él fuma un paquete de cigarrillos cada día.)

They usually play football on the weekends. (Suelen jugar a fútbol los fines de semana.)

Nota: También se puede utilizar el verbo modal "would" para eventos o acciones repetidas en el pasado. Pero ten en cuenta que sólo se puede usar con acciones, no con estados o hábitos. Tampoco se puede utilizar " would" en el negativo. Para información de los otros usos de " would" ver las lecciones de frases condicionales y los verbos modales.

Ejemplos:

He would smoke a lot.

When I was young we wouldn't go to the beach every summer.

Nota: También se puede utilizar el verbo modal " would" para eventos o acciones repetidas en el pasado. Pero ten en cuenta que sólo se puede usar con acciones, no con estados o hábitos. Tampoco se puede utilizar " would" en el negativo. Para información de los otros usos de " would " ver las lecciones de las frases condicionales} y los verbos modales.

Ejemplos:

He would smoke a lot.

When I was young we wouldn't go to the beach every summer.

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Nota: Cuando utilizamos el verbo "get" en vez de "be" indica el proceso de familiarizarse con algo. Ver la lección del verbo to get para más información sobre este verbo.

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Nota: Cuando utilizamos el verbo "get" en vez de "be" indica el proceso de familiarizarse con algo. Ver la lección del verbo " to get " para más información sobre este verbo.

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Introducción

Christina is a 22 year old woman and she is currently unemployed. Today she is at her friend John's house and they are talking about the different jobs she has had and ways to find work.

Christina es una mujer de 22 años y actualmente está sin trabajo. Hoy está en la casa de su amigo John y están hablando de los diferentes trabajos que ha tenido y maneras de encontrar trabajo.

Diálogo

I enjoyed working with people. I would chat with the customers and I got some great tips, but then my boss got angry at me.

He said that I wasn't serving the food quick enough. I tried to work more quickly but I wasn't as fast as the other servers. At the end of the summer he told me that he couldn't renew my contract.

The environment at the gym was good, but I didn't really like working at a desk.

Yes, that part was okay, but I didn't like filing and all the paperwork.

Here is a position as a secretary in a school. This position involves meetings, maintaining office supplies and some filing.

Pretty good. My dad is a designer and I've always been interested in art and design. I studied graphic design at university. Now I'm working at a graphic design firm.

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Christina is a 22 year old woman and she is currently unemployed. Today she is at her friend John's house and they are talking about the different jobs she has had and ways to find work. Christina es una mujer de 22 años y actualmente está sin trabajo.

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burglar: ladrón
thief, robber, shoplifter
argument: discusión
avoid: evitar
Dodge: esquivar
break into: forzar
break up: terminar, romper una relación
break in: interrumpir
break off: distanciar, desprender
make (something) up: inventar
make it off: hacer algo público
make it new: hacer algo nuevo,
make in on: hacer algo (acorde a
fall out with someone: pelearse
fallout: polvillo radiactivo
break out: escaparse, fugarse
breaking bad: volviéndose malo
make out: dar a entender, descifrar
made up: arreglarse, recomponer la relación
let up: aflojar, cesar
set off: partir

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give away: donar, regalar,
put out: apagar (fuego)
let down: decepcionar, bajar, dejar
pull down: derribar
take on: tomar, asumir
put in: meter, instalar
bring up: sacar un tema
find out: descubrir
look up: buscar, mirar arriba, admirar
look out: mirar afuera, estar atento o vigilante
take after: parecerse (personalidad)
seem like: parece
take off: despegar, quitar
fly away: volar lejos, andate
blow up: explotar, hacer saltar
set up: establecer, instalar
put back: volver a poner, devolver
return up: volver a estar arriba
drive back: manejar de regreso
turn down: bajar (reducir
put down: bajar (fisicamente)
come down: venirse abajo
take up: comenzar, aceptar
take in: admitir
keep up: mantener (equiparar el ritmo)
follow up: seguir

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Ejercicio de inglés: Phrasal and Prepositional Verbs

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Ejercicio Phrasal and Prepositional Verbs: complétalo y corrígelo de forma inmediata, podrás comprobarás tus conocimientos con la lección relacionada.

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Ejercicio To Get 2: complétalo y corrígelo de forma inmediata, podrás comprobarás tus conocimientos con la lección relacionada.

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El verbo "to get" es quizás el verbo más utilizado en el inglés coloquial. Con tantos significados, también quizás puede ser el más difícil de aprender. A continuación, tienes una lista de los significados más comunes para este verbo.

Nota: " To get" es un verbo irregular. El pasado y el participio pasado son " got ".

"To get" + Direct Object ("To get" + objeto directo)

To Receive (Recibir)

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To Obtain (Conseguir/Obtener)

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To Buy (Comprar)

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To Earn/Charge (Ganar/Cobrar)

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To Fetch (Traer/Recoger/Ir a buscar/Llamar)

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"To get" + Expression of Place ("To get" + expresión de lugar)

To Arrive (Llegar)

Cuando utilizamos " to get" con el significado de "llegar", hace falta la preposición de dirección o movimiento " to ".

Ejemplos:

To Reach (Alcanzar)

Ejemplo:

"To get" + Adjective ("To get" + adjetivo)

To become (Ponerse/hacerse/volverse)

En este sentido, " to get " indica un proceso o un cambio de estado.

Ejemplos:

"To get" + Preposition or Adverb ("To get" + preposición o adverbio)

Hay muchos verbos frasales que utilizan el verbo "to get". A continuación, tienes una lista de los más comunes.

To get on/in (Subir)

Cuando hablamos de subir, en inglés utilizamos " to get on" con autobuses, trenes, aviones, pero " to get in " con coches y casas.

Ejemplos:

To get off/out of (Bajar)

En inglés utilizamos " to get off" con autobuses, trenes, aviones, pero " to get out of " con coches, casas y habitaciones.

Ejemplos:

To get by (Sobrevivir)

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To get over (Recuperar/Superar)

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To get up (Levantarse)

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Other Uses of "To get" (Otros usos de "to get")

To Understand (Entender/Comprender)

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To Persuade (Convencer)

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El verbo "to get" es quizás el verbo más utilizado en el inglés coloquial. Con tantos significados, también quizás puede ser el más difícil de aprender. A continuación, tienes una lista de los significados más comunes para este verbo. Nota: " To get" es un verbo irregular.

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Conditional exercises about the zero, first, second and third conditionals

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if + simple present + simple present

1st
if + simple present + will

2nd
if + simple past + would -inf

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El uso del condicional significa que una acción depende de otra. Los condicionales se utilizan para hablar sobre situaciones reales o irreales. En general, las frases condicionales llevan la palabra " if " (si).

Ten en cuenta que no existe un tiempo verbal para el condicional en inglés como existe en español. A la vez, se usa el verbo auxiliar "would" para formar el condicional en inglés.
Hay cuatro tipos de frases condicionales y el uso de uno u otro refleja la probabilidad de la acción.
Conditional Types (Tipos de los condicionales)

Zero Conditional (Tipo 0)

Se usa este tipo de condicional cuando la condición y el resultado siempre es verdad, como por ejemplo los hechos científicos.

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Nota: Podemos cambiar el orden de las frases sin cambiar el significado. También, en general con este tipo de condicional, podemos sustituir " if" por " when " sin alterar el significado.

First Conditional (Tipo 1)

Este tipo de condicional se utiliza para el futuro y en los casos en que es muy probable que la condición pasará.

Ejemplos:

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Second Conditional (Tipo 2)

Se utiliza el tipo 2 para expresar una posibilidad irreal en el presente, como un deseo o un sueño, o para una acción en el futuro no tan probable.

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Nota: Como en el tipo 1, se pueden usar otros verbos modales en vez de " would " para cambiar el significado y la posibilidad.

Third Conditional (Tipo 3)

A diferencia a los tipos 1 y 2, se utiliza el tercer tipo de condicional cuando hablamos de una condición en el pasado que no ha sucedido.

Ejemplos:

Suzanne wouldn't have had the heart attack if she had gone on a diet as her doctor recommended. / If Suzanne had gone on a diet as her doctor recommended she wouldn't have had the heart attack. (Suzanne no hubiera tenido el infarto si hubiera hecho dieta como su médico le recomendó.)

Nota: Como en los tipos 1 y 2, se pueden usar otros verbos modales en vez de " would " para cambiar el significado y la probabilidad.

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Must have = Can't have = Couldn't Have

The lights are off. They must have gone out.(Las luces están apagadas. Se deben haber ido.)

Might / May Have = Could Have

I think it may have worked, but we gave up too soon. (Creo que podría haber funcionado, pero nos rendimos demasiado pronto.)

Should Have

I told you, you should have studied more!(Te lo dije, deberías haber estudiado más).

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Present Perfect vs. Past Simple: Lección de inglés

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Present Perfect vs. Past Simple, Lección del curso Present Perfect vs. Past Simple

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Utilizamos los adverbios "already", "just", "still" y "yet" más a menudo en el presente perfecto, aunque podemos usarlos en otros tiempos verbales. Estos adverbios se utilizan en referencia a tiempo y su posición dentro de la oración depende de cuál de ellos estemos utilizando.

Already

" Already" se refiere a algo que ha pasado antes o más pronto de lo que se esperaba y es traducido como "ya" en español. "Already" generalmente va entre el verbo auxiliar y el verbo.

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Just

" Just" se utiliza para acciones que han ocurrido hace poco tiempo y se traduce como "acabar de" o "justo". Al igual que con " already", "just" va antes del verbo o entre el auxiliar y el verbo en la frase.

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Still

Usamos " still" para acciones o acontecimientos que todavía no han ocurrido, sobre todo cuando esperamos que ya hubieran ocurrido. Se traduce como "aún" o "todavía". Es con frecuencia usado también con otros tiempos verbales, pero "still" siempre va antes del verbo, independientemente del tiempo verbal que utilicemos.

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Yet

" Yet" es usado para algo que esperabamos que sucediera, pero todavía no ha pasado. Tendemos a usarlo en frases negativas e interrogativas. En frases negativas puede ser traducido como "aún"' o "todavía" y en preguntas como "ya". En contraste con los otros adverbios de esta lección, "yet" va al final de la frase.

Ejemplos:

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Utilizamos los adverbios "already", "just", "still" y "yet" más a menudo en el presente perfecto, aunque podemos usarlos en otros tiempos verbales. Estos adverbios se utilizan en referencia a tiempo y su posición dentro de la oración depende de cuál de ellos estemos utilizando.

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El presente perfecto equivale más o menos al pretérito perfecto del español. Veremos las diferencias en la sección sobre usos. En general, es una mezcla entre el presente y el pasado. Lo usamos para acciones en el pasado que tienen importancia en el presente.

Grammatical Rules (Reglas gramaticales)

Para formar el presente perfecto, se usa el verbo auxiliar "to have" en el presente y el participio pasado del verbo. Para verbos regulares, el participio pasado es la forma simple del pasado. Ver la lección sobre el pasado simple para más información sobre como formar el pasado.

Para formar el presente perfecto, se usa el verbo auxiliar "to have" en el presente y el participio pasado del verbo. Para verbos regulares, el participio pasado es la forma simple del pasado. Ver la lección sobre el pasado simple para más información sobre como formar el pasado.

Nota: Ten en cuenta que hay muchos participios pasados irregulares en inglés. A continuación tienes una lista de unos de los participios pasados irregulares más comunes.

Structure (Estructura)

1. Affirmative Sentences (Frases afirmativas)

Sujeto + verbo auxiliar (to have) + participio pasado...

Ejemplos:

2. Negative Sentences (Frases negativas)

Sujeto + verbo auxiliar (to have) + "not" + participio pasado...

Ejemplos:

3. Interrogative Sentences (Frases interrogativas)

Verbo auxiliar (to have) + sujeto + participio pasado...?

Ejemplos:

Se usa el presente perfecto para acciones que ocurrieron en un tiempo no concreto antes de ahora. El tiempo específico no es importante. Por lo tanto, no solemos usar expresiones de tiempo específicas (" this morning", " yesterday", " last year"...) con el presente perfecto. Se puede usar el presente perfecto con expresiones de tiempo no concretas (" never", " ever", " many times", " for", " since", " already", " yet "...). Este concepto de tiempo no específico es bastante difícil de comprender, por este motivo, a continuación tienes los usos particulares del presente perfecto.

1. Se usa el presente perfecto para describir una experiencia. No lo usamos para acciones específicas.

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2. Se utiliza el presente perfecto para un cambio en el tiempo.
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3. Se usa para los éxitos o logros.
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4. Usamos el presente perfecto para acciones que todavía no han sucedido. El uso del presente perfecto en estos casos indica que aún estamos esperando la acción, por eso, frecuentemente usamos los adverbios " yet" y " still ".

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5. Se utiliza el presente perfecto para hablar sobre acciones en diferentes momentos en el pasado. El uso del presente perfecto en estos casos indica que son posibles más acciones en el futuro.

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6. En general, usamos el presente perfecto continuo para situaciones que han empezado en el pasado pero siguen en el presente. Pero como hemos visto, hay algunos verbos que no podemos usar en los tiempos continuos. En estos casos, usamos el presente perfecto.

6. En general, usamos el presente perfecto continuo para situaciones que han empezado en el pasado pero siguen en el presente. Pero como hemos visto, hay algunos verbos que no podemos usar en los tiempos continuos. En estos casos, usamos el presente perfecto.

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English phrasal verbs aren't the most popular topic among students as each phrase has many different meanings. Just change a preposition, and you'll get an entirely new meaning of the words. Thus, it seems challenging to memorize them all, but you can start from the most common phrasal verbs that are used to have an English conversation.

Are you an ESL learner, or just trying to sharpen up your English language skills? To help you start learning, we created a list of phrasal verbs for conversation and organized it alphabetically.

For more help, check out our article on How to memorize English vocabulary.

Add

1. Add on - To include an extra thing or amount in something.

The referee added on 5 minutes for the stoppage time.

2. Add up - This phrase can mean either to seem to be true or logical, to make sense, or to be added together.

His story didn't add up, and I think he was lying.

Please add up the pears. There have to be ten in the basket.

Bring

3. Bring sth up - To start talking about something. This phrase can also mean to vomit something.

He's always bringing up the past.

She looked white around the gills. I thought she'd bring up her breakfast.

4. Bring sth to light - This phrase can be used when you want to say that something was discovered or made known publicly.

These issue has been brought to light in the nick of time.

5. Bring sth to the party - to provide or offer something, such as a helpful skill, in a situation.

John brings years of professional experience to the party.

6. Bring on - To cause something to happen. Used when it comes to something negative. In this context, "bring" and "on" can be separated by a noun. Also, the phrasal verb can be used as a part of a request to make something or someone appear.

I think the painty smell brought her headache on.

We're celebrating his birthday tonight, so bring on the cake!

7. Bring it on! - A set phrase used to challenge someone or to show that you're prepared to compete or do something complicated.

Do you think that you're a better football player? Bring it on!

Call

8. Call on - To visit someone.

I'm sorry I'm late. I called on Margaret because she came down with the flu.

9. Call off - This phrase can be used to cancel something as well as to stop an animal or even person who is behaving aggressively.

Laura didn't love him, so she called off the wedding.

Call off your dog!

Carry

10. Carry on - The verb has several meanings, but it's the most frequently used when it comes to excited, anxious, uncontrolled or even foolish behaviour. Besides, it means "to continue or proceed."

Her children have been carrying on all day long.

Sorry for interruptions, please carry on with your story.

Cheer

11. Cheer on - To encourage or support someone, usually with shouts.

We arrived to cheer on the baseball team from our town in the championship game.

12. Cheer up - This phrase is used to improve one's mood, especially when someone is sad.

Cheer up! Tomorrow's another day!

Come

13. Come across - To behave in a way that makes others believe you have a particular personality.

She came across as confident when she made her speech.

14. Come up with sth - To think of an idea or plan.

We'll think about ideas for a new marketing campaign and see what we can come up with.

15. Come in - To enter a place such as a room, home, office, etc.

Do you want to come in for a cup of tea?

Cut

16. Cut off - The phrasal verb has different meanings, but it's usually used to say that someone or something or someone is prevented from leaving a place or interrupted.

Our home is cut off from the rest of the city.

You have no rights to cut me off when I'm talking.

17. Cut it/that off! - Use it when you want to say "Stop doing that!".

Hey, you two, cut it out! We'll get in trouble if you keep doing that!

18. Cut in - To interrupt someone who is speaking.

He always cuts in on my conversations!

Fall

19. Fall apart - To break into parts. This phrase can also be used to show severe emotional problems.

Their marriage is falling apart.

After he lost his work, he began to fall apart.

20. Fall back on sth - To use something for help when other things have failed.

Jacob always has his professional experienced to fall back on.

Fill

21. Fill in - To add required information to the empty spaces. The phrase "fill someone in" can also mean to provide details about something.

Please fill in the form to make an order.

Did Thomas fill you in on the launched project?

Find out

22. Find out - To discover new facts or information.

We may never find out the truth about what happened.

Get

23. Get along (with) - To be friendly with someone.

I get along with my colleagues.

24. Get away - To escape or to leave a place.

We went home to get away from the crowd.

Let's have lunch. I'll get away from work in thirty minutes.

25. Get over sth - To accept and feel better about something terrible that has happened in the past.

Kathy looks so upset, but I know she can get over it.

Give

26. Give away - If a company gives something away to customers, they let them have it free of charge.

The company gave away a lot of coupons that could be used at any store.

27. Give up - To stop trying.

The book was so long and tedious that I gave up and didn't finish it.

Go

28. Go out with - To have a romantic date.

Monica was so excited when John asked her to go out with him.

29. Go ahead - To permit to do something.

Go ahead! I won't interrupt you anymore.

Grow

30. Grow up - The phrase is used for telling someone to stop behaving like a kid.

Jennifer always tells me that I need to grow up. But what can I do, if I prefer acting like this?

Hold

31. Hold on - This phase has various meanings. You can use it to tell someone to stop or wait for a minute. Besides, it means to continue to do something in a challenging situation.

Hold on! That's not what I'm trying to say.

You just need to hold on until the doctor arrived.

32. Hold back - To decide not to do something as well as not to show your feelings, often because of fear.

She held back, remembering her last failure.

Brian held back his anger.

Put

33. Put sth away - To put something in the place where it's usually kept.

Please put your clothes away; it's all over the floor.

34. Put on - To wear clothes, shoes or jewellery.

It was freezing, so I put on my coat.

Turn

35. Turn on/Turn off - To make something start working or stop it working by pushing a button or moving a sitch.

The show is on; please turn on the TV.

It's time for bed, turn off the TV.

Throw

36. Throw away - To get rid of something that you no longer need. This phrase can also be used to say that someone is wasting a skill or opportunity.

Let's throw away all broken toys to clear a space for new ones.

You've spent several years improving your music skills, don't throw it all away.

We hope this phrasal verbs list will be helpful for you. Start with a few phrases at a time and soon you'll be an expert!

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You can learn fast food vocabulary in English in this page online and for free. In this online lesson you can learn fast food with activities such as games, pictures, sounds, flashcards, tests, quizzes, puzzles, exercises, examples and reading passages. First you should study the word list of fast food together with vocabulary images and sounds below. Then you can go on with our online vocabulary activities. Learning English vocabulary is fun and easy here. v

⬤ Fast food picture vocabulary in English with pronunciations

Learn fast food vocabulary in English with pictures and pronunciation below. To learn how to say fast food in English click on any image.
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⬤ Word list of fast food vocabulary in English

⬤ Flashcards exercise about fast food vocabulary in English online

You can learn fast food vocabulary with flashcards exercise here. There are flashcards about fast food below. Guess the name of an image. Then click on the image to open the flashcard definition. It is suitable for both young ESL learners and adults.

⬤ Memory cards exercise about fast food vocabulary in English

In this vocabulary flashcards exercise click on a card to open it. Then you will see a random word about fast food. Guess the meaning of it in your native language. This exercise helps you memorize English vocabulary. It is suitable for both young ESL learners and adults.

⬤ Picture quiz about fast food vocabulary in English online

This is a vocabulary picture quiz about fast food. In this quiz practice select the name of the picture from the list. For each correct answer you get points. This exercise helps you test fast food vocabulary online.

⬤ Listening test about fast food vocabulary in English with pictures

This is a vocabulary listening test practice about fast food online. In this test first listen to the word about fast food. Then select the relevant picture from the list. For each correct answer you get points. This exercise helps you test vocabulary listening skills online.

⬤ Writing test about fast food vocabulary in English online with pictures

This is a vocabulary writing test about fast food. In this test practice first look at the picture. Then write the name of the image in the text box. For each correct answer you get points. This exercise helps you test your writing skills online.

⬤ Spelling test about fast food vocabulary in English online

This is a vocabulary listening and spelling test about fast food. In this test practice first listen to the word. Then write what you hear in the text box. For each correct answer you get points. This exercise helps you test your vocabulary listening and spelling skills online.

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Foods are edible nutritious stuff that we get for living. Some processed food include ingredients such as flour, oil and vegetables. In fact some foods are consumed as raw and some are cooked, so it takes time to prepare and serve food. If you have skill you can prepare your meal with home made food or just order your fast food to save time.

⬤ Names of foods in English

Food is the nourishment that people and animals eat or drink to survive. Food supply energy and nutrition. It consists of protein, carbohydrates, fat vitamins, water and minerals. Food is generally produced from animals and plants by means of farming or agriculture. Liquids that we get as a source of nourishment is called "drinks" or "beverages".

⬤ Vocabulary of foods with images

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⬤ Word list of foods in English

BREAKFAST FOODS

CONDIMENTS AND SAUCES

SNACKS

SPICES

⬤ Talking about foods in English

We use " of" to talk about the food in containers.
Examples:
a bag of potatoes
a bar of chocolate
a kilo of rice
a bottle of milk
a carton of milk
a box of eggs
a jar of jam
a pack of butter
a packet of biscuits
a packet of crisps
a tin of baked beans

NOTE: Don't forget to put s if the amount is in plural form.
a kilo of sugar
2 kilo s of sugar

a bottle of milk
3 bottle s of milk

We use the verbs " have" or " eat" to talk about food
Examples:
I eat an apple every day.
I have breakfast at 8 AM.
Other words about food and eating
hungry
thirsty
full
breakfast
lunch
dinner
fast

For detailed information you can visit list of food on Wikipedia by clicking here

1. I am thirsty. Can I have a glass of water?

2. I am hungry. I want fried potatoes.

3. I am full. I don't want anything.

4. There is a toast on the plate.

5. I would like a cup of coffee.

6. I have breakfast at 7.30 AM.

7. Pizza is my favourite food.

8. She wants to eat salad before the meal.

9. It's a cold day. I will have some hot soup.

⬤ Asking questions about foods

1. Are you hungry? - Yes, I want some soup, please.

2. What is your favourite food? - My favourite food is fried chicken

3. Can I have a sandwich, please. - Yes, of course.

4. Do you want some bread? - Yes, please.

5. What do you have for lunch? - I have a sandwich.

6. How about some honey? - No, thanks. I am full.

7. What about some cheese? - No, thanks. I am full.

8. Do you want some cake? - No, thanks.

9. Are you thirsty? Do you want some fruit juice? - Thanks, maybe later.

10. Want some pizza? - Sure, of course.

11. What time do you have breakfast? - I have breakfast at about 8 AM.

12. What would you like to eat? - I would like to eat a bagel, please.

13. What would you like to drink? - I would like to drink orange juice, please.

14. Would you like something to eat? - I'll have soup, please.

15. Would you like something to drink? - I'll have a glass of water.

16. Would you like to order any drinks? - No, not now. Thanks.

17. Did you enjoy the meal? - Yes, It was very delicious.

18. How much is a hamburger? - That's $5

FOOD FOR ENERGY (Reading passage):
We need energy to live. People eat both plants and animals as food. We eat vegetable, fruits, meat, cereal, dairy products and so on. So we get the energy from our food. When we eat plants and meat, we get energy from them. But if you eat too much, you get fat. It is not healthy. People must not eat much food. Besides, people must eat healthy food and they must have a balanced diet to live longer.

⬤ Foods vocabulary exercises

External resource links:
You can click and watch a video about foods . And foods in English can be learned here. You may also read articles about foods. For example, you can read and listen "Some Foods Can Be Medicine" or learn "Types of Food" here.

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Food Names in English 🍕 with Pictures and Pronunciation

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⬤ What are the fruits in English?

Fruits are the soft and edible parts of a tree with seeds in them. Fruits can be sweet or sour, and they can be eaten in the raw state. Fruits have commercial value because they are used in manufactured foods such as jams or marmalades, as well. In fact, not all the fruits are edible. Here on this page you can find common culinary fruits with their images and pronunciations.

Culinary fruit means the fruits that are edible. includes many fruits with information about each of them.

Tropical fruits means fruits that are grown in tropical and subtropical areas of the world.

Orchards are the lands where people grow fruits trees.

⬤ Pictures of fruits vocabulary with pronunciations

This is a list of fruit names with pictures. You can click on any image to listen to the pronunciation of it.
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⬤ Word list of fruits vocabulary in English

⬤ Flashcards exercise about fruits

On each flashcard there is a picture of a fruit. Click on it to flip and see the name of the fruit.

⬤ Flip cards exercise

Click on a card to see a fruit name. After that say the meaning of it in your native language.

⬤ Example sentences about fruits

1. It is a banana.

2. These are melons.

3. This is a kiwi.

4. There are four oranges in the basket.

5. I like apples.

6. I don't like mango.

7. He doesn't like lemon.

8. Tangerine is a citrus fruit.

9. You should eat fruit every day.

10. I bought a kilo of apples.

11. I like dried fruit.

12. She likes eating fresh fruit.

13. Sally likes fruit juice.

14. This fruit has a nice smell.

15. There are a lot of fruit trees in the garden.

16. Melon is a summer fruit.

⬤ Asking questions about fruits

1. What is this? - This is an orange.

2. Do you like quince? - Yes, I like quince.

3. Does Emma like apricot? - Yes, she likes apricot.

4. Would you like some fruit? - Yes, please.

5. Which fruit do you like most? - I like oranges most.

6. Do you peel an avocado? - Yes, I do.

7. What is your favourite fruit? - My favourite fruit is cherry.

8. How much is a kilo of strawberries? - 5 dollars.

9. Where does coconut grow in the world? - Coconut grows in the Philippines and Indonesia.

10. How do you eat pineapple? - I peel and cut the pineapple.

⬤ Reading passage

EATING FRUITS
Fruits are really good for our health. Everyone should eat them habitually. There are many reasons for this. First, you don't need to cook them. Second, it is very easy to find. Third, they have fiber that is very good for digestion. In addition, fruits have low calories. So you don't gain weight. Moreover, fruits prevent some diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Beside these, fruits have vitamins and minerals. Lastly, fruits have very good taste and smell. You have many reasons to include fruits in your food habits.

⬤ Images of fruits vocabulary to download and share

⬤ Worksheets about fruits to download

The table below has worksheets about fruits vocabulary. You can download, use, and share these printable ESL worksheets for free. They are in two file formats: pdf and jpg image.

External resource links:
You can jump to fruits category page to find extra activities and games in this website by clicking . However, there are some external links that may help you. You can click to watch a video about fruits. You can also play games about fruits vocabulary or . And is a pdf worksheet about fruits. You may also read articles about fruits. For example, you can read "10 of the Healthiest Fruits for Your Body" or "50 Types of Fruit: Nutritional Profiles and Health Benefits" .

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Fruits Vocabulary in English - With Games Pictures Audio and Quizzes

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Fruits are the soft and edible parts of a tree with seeds in them. Fruits can be sweet or sour, and they can be eaten in the raw state. Fruits have commercial value because they are used in manufactured foods such as jams or marmalades, as well.

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A vegetable is edible plant or part of a plant such as stems, leaves and roots. Some examples of vegetables are potato, onion, bean and spinach. Vegetables differ from the fruits according to their taste and structure. In general fruits have sweet taste, and they are the fleshy product of a tree or other plant with seeds in them, however vegetables are not sweet, and they can be any part of a plant.

Herbs are any plant that are used for flavouring, medical purposes, or perfume.

Spices are aromatic powdery vegetable products that are used for flavoring or preserving food.

A vegetarian is someone who does not eat meat or fish. This can be because of health, religious or moral concerns.

After this brief information about vegetables, let's go on with the vegetables vocabulary. On this page you can learn vegetables vocabulary with funny games, puzzles, flashcards, pronunciations, quizzes and tests.

Here is a list of vegetables with pictures and pronunciations. Click on any image to listen to the pronunciation.
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The flashcards below have vegetable images on them. Click to see the names of the vegetables in English.

This activity is designed to help you learn the names of vegetables. Flip the card and guess the meaning of it in your native language.

1. It is a carrot.

2. This is a potato.

3. These are onions.

4. There are four tomatoes in the basket.

5. I like mushrooms.

6. I don't like beans.

7. He doesn't like cabbage.

8. You should eat vegetables regularly.

9. I bought a kilo of spinach.

10. I like fresh vegetable.

11. She likes eating fresh vegetables.

12. Elif likes vegetables.

13. This vegetable has a nice smell.

14. There are a lot of vegetable fields here.

15. Eggplant is a summer vegetable.

1. What is this? - This is a turnip.

2. Do you like olives? - Yes, I like olives.

3. Does Sarah like pepper? - Yes, she likes pepper.

4. Would you like some vegetable? - Yes, please.

5. Which vegetable do you like most? - I like potatoes most.

6. Do you peel a zucchini? - Yes, I do.

7. What is your favorite vegetable? - My favoutrite vegetable is tomato.

8. How much is a kilo of corn? - 8 dolars.

9. Where does olives grow in the world? - Olives grow in the Mediterranean .

10. How do you eat pumpkin? - I peel and cut the pumpkin.

EATING VEGETABLES
Vegetables are very good for our health. Everybody should eat them regularly. There are many reasons for this. First, you don't always cook them. You can eat some of them fresh. Second, it is very easy to find. They grow everywhere. Third, they have fiber that is very good for digestion. In addition, vegetables have low calories. So you don't gain weight. Moreover, vegetables prevent some diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Beside these, vegetables have vitamins and minerals. Lastly, vegetables have very good taste and smell. You have many reasons to include vegetables in your food habits.

VEGETABLES
People love eating vegetables. Do you? In fact there are many reasons to eat vegetables. Vegetables are good and healthy. There are different kinds of vegetables to taste. There are so many ways to eat vegetables. Eating vegetables keeps us healthy and fit. As dietitians say we should eat vegetables everyday. Vegetables are colorful and delicious. They taste good and it is better to eat vegetables with other foods.

⬤ Picture quiz about vegetables

This multiple choice picture quiz has one vegetable image and four options. Select the relevant option from the list.

⬤ Listening test with pictures about vegetables

Click the play button and listen to the name of a vegetable. Then select the image of the vegetable from the list.

⬤ Writing test with pictures

Start the test and write the name of the vegetable you see. Try to get as high points as you can.

⬤ Spelling test about vegetables

Listen to the name of a vegetable and then type it correctly below.

These are worksheets about vegetables vocabulary below. You are completely free to download and share these printable ESL worksheets. There are two formats: pdf and jpg image.

* Vegetables activity worksheet

* Vegetables word scramble game worksheet

* Vegetables word search puzzle worksheet

External resource links:
You can jump to vegetables category page to find extra activities and games in this website by clicking . However, there are some external links that may help you. You can click to watch a video about vegetables. You can also play games about vegetables vocabulary or . And is a pdf flashcards about vegetables.

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Vegetables Vocabulary in English - With Games Pictures Sounds and Quizzes

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Although the Spellzone course was written in the UK, it covers both British English and American English spellings. The different spellings of a words are highlighted throughout the course, and you can choose whether you would prefer to take a British English or an American English version of a test. Click here to read an overview of the main differences between American English and British English spellings, and here for more detailed information.

It's not just spellings you need to watch out for though! Some words have different meanings depending on whether they are used in an American English or a British English context. The word 'pants' in American English, for example, refers to an item of clothing which is used to cover the legs (i.e. trousers), whereas in British English the word refers to underwear. Today we're going to look at some American English words, and their British English counterparts. Scroll down to read more!

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expressway, highway

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pacifier

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sidewalk

51.

thumbtack

Can you think of any other British English words that have a different meaning in America? Or any American English words that have a different meaning in Britain? Tweet them to us or leave a comment below, and we'll include them in our next list!

If you found this article useful, why not check out our other blog posts on the American English language?

Have a great week!

Avani Shah

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"English is like, totally fun to learn, you know?"

If you take out the words "like," "totally" and "you know" from that sentence, you're left with a perfectly understandable sentence: English is fun to learn.

Those words like "totally" and phrases like "you know" are called filler words, and you'll hear them sometimes in casual English conversations.

That's why we've put together a list of 15+ English filler words which will make you sound like a native speaker.

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What Are Filler Words?

Filler words are words (and phrases) that are used to fill silence when you're speaking. They're words that don't add any real value to the sentence. They simply keep you going while you come up with the rest of your sentence.

Their actual name is "discourse markers," but they're much more commonly known as "filler words."

You might already use filler words without realizing it. When you can't think of the right word to use in a sentence, you might say "umm." This gives you a break while you think, without an awkward, silent pause.

Since filler words don't really add any meaning to the sentence, you don't need to think about using them. This leaves your brain free to think of other things-like the word you're trying to remember.

Many filler words actually have other meanings, so not every "like," for example, is a filler word. We can see a real example of this in the following conversation from the show "Community," when Pierce tries to stop Shirley from using filler words:

Shirley: Okay. These brownies are, uh-

Pierce: Uh!

Shirley: They, um-

Pierce: Um!

Shirley: These brownies are delicious. They taste like-

Pierce: Like!

Shirley: That's not a filler word.

One way to finish Shirley's sentence would be, "They taste like heaven." In this example, "like" is used to compare brownies to heaven, so it's not a filler word in this context.

Another example of fillers being used can be seen in this clip of Jason Schwartzman talking to Conan O'Brien on FluentU.

If you hover over the word "like" in that clip (or any other time Jason uses it in the same way, which is often), you'll see that in this case it's being used as a filler word. Click on it and the video will pause, showing you a flashcard with example sentences, audio and a definition that all show you the word as a filler.

Plus, you can watch clips from other videos on FluentU where the word is used the same way. Click the arrows to the left or right to move between video examples.

You can find many more filler words and other real, non-textbook English on FluentU, as well as its iOS and Android apps. That's because the program uses authentic (real, natural) videos of native English, like movie trailers, news segments, interviews, music videos, funny vlogs, commercials and much more.

When Are Filler Words Used in English?

You only need to use filler words when you're speaking out loud. Generally you won't use fillers when you're writing. When you're speaking out loud, though, you might need some extra time to figure out what to say. That's when you can use filler words.

Sometimes people use certain filler words ("like," "literally" or "believe me") when they're writing online in website comments, chats or social media. This is fine too, since conversations online are very similar to spoken conversations.

Filler words are used for a number of reasons:

To show that you're thinking. Use filler words when you need to think about your answer or statement. For example:

"I have basically ... ten more years of college."

To make a statement less harsh. When your friend has some broccoli stuck between his teeth, you could just tell him, "You have something in your teeth," but that might make him embarrassed. It might be nicer to say something more like:

" Well, you have, um, you have a little something in your teeth."

To make your statement weaker or stronger. While filler words don't add anything to sentences, they can be used to change the sentence tone-the attitude of the sentence. See how different these three statements sound:

"I think pugs are cute" is just a regular statement.
" Actually, I think pugs are cute" shows contrast-that someone else doesn't agree.
" At the end of the day, I think pugs are cute" is something you might say as a conclusion to a discussion about pugs and their ugly (or cute!) wrinkles.

To stall for time. To stall for time means to do something to try and gain more time. Filler words are an excellent way to stall when you don't know how to answer a question, or when you don't want to. For example, if your teacher asks you "Where's your homework?," your response might sound a bit like this:

" Uhh. Umm. Well, you see.. My dog ate it."

To include the listener in the conversation without ending your sentence. A conversation takes at least two people. Some filler words and phrases can include the other person in the conversation. It's a bit like reaching out to them as you're speaking to keep their attention. For example:

"It was a really big bear, you know? "

This sentence includes the listener without ending your speaking turn. Your listener might nod in agreement, allowing you to continue telling him about your pet bear.

Even if you're just starting to learn English, filler words can make you sound more like an advanced English learner. As you can see, filler words seem useless at first, but they can be really important!

Why Should You Learn English Filler Words?

When you think of someone as being a fluent English speaker, you probably think they speak perfectly without stopping. In reality, even native English speakers use filler words, and they use them often. These words are an important part of sounding natural when you speak English.

You're allowed to pause and think, to be unsure of how to answer, or even to forget the right word to use. The trick is knowing the right filler words to use while you put your thoughts together.

Every language has its own set of filler words. Learning English filler words will help you sound more like a native speaker.

Use Filler Words in Moderation

Like with anything else, you could use filler words too much. Overusing filler words (using too many, too often) can make you sound unprofessional. Even worse, it can make it difficult to follow your sentences. So do use filler words when you speak, but don't use them too much.

Some people think all filler words are bad, and should be used as little as possible. For an English learner, though, they can be a very helpful way to speak more fluently and confidently. Still, it's a good idea to use as few filler words as possible in interviews and professional settings.

If you find yourself using too many filler words when you speak, it might be time to either study some more vocabulary or slow down your speech.

With all that in mind, here are some of the most common filler words and phrases used in American English:

15+ Common English Filler Words You Should Know

1. Well

"Well" can be used in a few different ways. You can use it to show that you're thinking.
"Well, I guess $20 is a good price for a pair of jeans."
You can also use it to put a pause in a sentence.
"The apples and cinnamon go together like, well, apples and cinnamon."
You can even use the word to stall.
"Well... fine, you can borrow my car."
2. Um/er/uh

"Um," "er" and "uh" are mostly used for hesitation, such as when you don't know the answer or don't want to answer.
"Um, er, I uh thought the project was due tomorrow, not today."
You can use any of the words at any time-they don't all have to go together.
"Umm... I like the yellow dress better!"
3. Hmm

"Hmm" is a thoughtful sound, and it shows that you're thinking or trying to decide something.
"Hmm, I like the pink bag but I think I'll buy the black one instead."
4. Like

"Like" is sometimes used to mean something is not exact.
"My neighbor has like ten dogs."
In the above example, the neighbor probably doesn't have exactly ten dogs. Rather, the neighbor has a lot of dogs.

Usually, though, the word is used when you need a moment to figure out the next word to use.
"My friend was like, completely ready to like kick me out of the car if I didn't stop using the word 'like'."
Keep in mind that the word "like" as a filler is seen as a negative thing. The word is often overused by young females, and can make you sound like you're not sure what you're talking about.

5. Actually/Basically/Seriously

"Actually," "basically" and "seriously" are all adverbs-words that describe actions. Many adverbs (though not all of them) have an "-ly" at the end of the word, which makes it easier to recognize them. All these words can be used as fillers which change the strength of a statement.

For example, the word "actually" is used to point out something you think is true, when others might not agree:
"Actually, pugs are really cute!"
"Basically" and "seriously" change the sentence in slightly different ways too. "Basically" is used when you're summarizing something, and "seriously" is used to show how strongly you take the statement.
"Basically, the last Batman movie was seriously exciting!"
Other adverbs that are often used as fillers are "totally," "literally" and "clearly."

The word "literally" means "something that is true," but many times in conversation it's used with a different meaning: to state strong feelings. For example, you're not just laughing you're literally dying from laughter.

"Totally" means "completely," and is used to emphasize (show that you feel strongly) about something.

The word "clearly" means the same as obviously, and is used to state something that is very obviously true.

These three words don't have to be used together either, but here they are in one sentence:
"Clearly you totally didn't see me, even though I was literally in front of your face."
6. You see

"You see" is used to share a fact that you assume the listener doesn't know.
"I was going to try the app, but you see, I ran out of space on my phone."
7. You know

"You know" is used to share something that you assume the listener already knows.
"We stayed at that hotel, you know, the one down the street from Times Square."
It can also be used instead of an explanation, in cases where we feel the listener just understands what you mean.
"When the elevator went down, I got that weird feeling in my ears, you know?"
8. I mean

"I mean" is used to clarify or emphasize how you feel about something.
"I mean, he's a great guy, I'm just not sure if he's a good doctor."
It's also used to make corrections when you misspeak.
"The duck and the tiger were awesome but scary. I mean, the tiger was scary, not the duck.""The cave is two thousand-I mean-twenty thousand years old!"
9. You know what I mean?

"You know what I mean?" is used to make sure the listener is following what you're saying.
"I really like that girl, you know what I mean?"
10. At the end of the day

"At the end of the day" is a phrase that means "in the end" or "in conclusion."
"At the end of the day, we're all just humans, and we all make mistakes."
11. Believe me

"Believe me" is a way of asking your listener to trust what you're saying.
"Believe me, I didn't want this tiny house, but it was the only one I could afford."
It's also used to emphasize what you're about to say.
"Believe me, this is the cheapest, tiniest house ever!"
12. I guess/I suppose

"I guess" and "I suppose" are used to show that you're hesitant, or not really sure about what you're saying.
"I was going to eat dinner at home, but I guess I can go eat at a restaurant instead."
"I guess" is used more often in speech, but "I suppose" can sound classier (a bit smarter).

13. Or something

"Or something" is a sentence ending that means you're not being exact.
"The cake uses two sticks of butter and ten eggs, or something like that."
14. Okay/so

"Okay" and "so" are usually used to start sentences, and can be a sign that a new topic is starting.
"So what are you doing next weekend?"
They can also be used to introduce a summary.
"Okay, so we're going to need to buy supplies for our trip this weekend."
15. Right/mhm/uh huh

"Right," "mhm" and "uh huh" are all affirmative responses-they all mean a "yes" response.
"Right, so let's prepare a list of all the things we'll need.""Uh huh, that's exactly what he told me too."
Right, so you should be an expert on filler words by now! Some of these words and phrases can be hard to use correctly, since the meaning is so flexible.

So now you may be wondering: how can I practice using filler words?

To get a deeper sense of how to use these, you should watch English videos. In general, videos made for English speakers are helpful in showing "real" speech. Plus, with videos, you get to see and hear how filler words work in different sentences in different situations.

Movies and TV shows are two great examples. If you have any favorite English shows, watch them again but this time, really pay attention to how the characters talk. See how many filler words you can hear!

Filler words can require a lot of subtlety, but master them and you will be sounding like a native speaker in literally no time.

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Los nombres o sustantivos pueden flexionarse en número (singular o plural).

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2. ¿Cómo formar el singular y el plural de los nombres en inglés?

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Para formar el plural, en la mayoria de palabras se añade la terminación -S:

No obstante, hay una serie de exepciones a tener en cuenta:

Existen otros casos:

Palabras cuya forma es la misma tanto para el singular como para el plural

Casos que cuando pasan al plural cambian totalmente su forma

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What are phrasal verbs? Also known as compound verbs, these are those verbs that change their meaning when accompanied by an adverb or preposition. This makes it inconvenient to translate them literally.

If you want to speak English like a native, you must learn a lot of phrasal verbs. They're an inescapable component of English that will enhance your communication skills.

In this article, we invite you to discover our list of the 25 phrasal verbs that are used most often in English. You're getting so close to your goal of becoming an expert in the language of Shakespeare!

This refers to the action of adding.

We can also use it to mention that something is meaningful, logical, and makes sense.

Little by little, you'll realise that phrasal verbs enrich the semantics of English exponentially. Each one can have different meanings and uses depending on the context.

means "explode", like a bomb, for example. Someone's temper can also "explode", meaning that they become quite angry. A third meaning is "to inflate" or "to fill something with air", like a balloon.

This means "to nurture", "to raise", or "to teach" a child. It implies accompaniment, care, and protection from the earliest stages of life.

It's also used when someone wants to bring up an event, memory, or comment from the past. This usually happens a lot in marriages, when one spouse makes a criticism, for example:

For example, call off means "to stop doing" or "to stop planning" something.

We also use it to suggest a person control their animal to stop it from attacking something.

may also suggest childish behaviour.

You can use this compound verb when you perceive something in particular from a person or situation.

It's also used when you meet someone by chance or by coincidence. Even though it's been said that nothing in life happens by chance...

This verb, unlike the previous one, can be used in situations that could be somewhat disappointing. For example, to mention that something has broken, or worse, that a life project, such as a marriage, has dissolved.

Wow! This phrasal verb can really mean many different things. Have you ever met someone and felt that immediate connection? That's the first use of this verb:

The second meaning is "to progress":

You can also use it to say, in a very diplomatic and decent way, that you've got to leave.

Finally, it means that someone's getting older.

The word implies leaving or a distance. We can use to say that we want to go out, flee, or even in a symbolic sense, escape the consequences of something.

This verb can have two interpretations: to throw in the towel or to abandon something.

It's not always good to surrender in life, we must continue fighting until we achieve our goals.

This also happens when someone is telling you something and you encourage them to continue talking and say, "Go on, go on."

This verb suggests clinging to or holding something for a long time.

This is often used in hospitals or nurseries. It means "to care for".

When something excites you and you can't find the time to do it, you use this verb. If you're overworked, you can't wait to go to the beach or to a five-star hotel. What a treat!

You can use this to mention that something is improving. It's also used to say that you're looking for something in the dictionary or on Google, for example.

isn't just kissing your partner romantically. It can also be writing a cheque or trying to understand what someone is saying.

Have you ever fainted? This can happen if you neglect your diet, exercise excessively, or even have a major scare.

Losing consciousness isn't a fun experience, but if it happens to you in an English-speaking country, at least you'll know how to explain to the doctor what's happened.

It also means "to deliver" things like merchandise or products.

This scene is often repeated in films: a police officer is following a suspicious vehicle that has exceeded the speed limit. Incidentally, the driver has no documents or has something hidden in the trunk of their car. The police officer yells "Pull over!" meaning to stop the vehicle on the side of the road.

Does the police officer uncover what's hidden in the vehicle? Wait for the next episode to find out.

If the scene from the previous film gets complicated, the suspect may try to pull out a gun. What might the police officer say? "Put that down!"

This also means putting something on the floor, writing something on paper, or making a deposit.

It may also be used when you euthanise an animal, especially at the vet.

Another meaning is to discourage or make you not want something.

There are sometimes unbearable situations or people who drive us crazy and test our resilience like city traffic, obnoxious people, or a fly in your soup.

We can also use it to mention that we found something after an exhaustive search...which is usually the TV remote control.

We can use this compound verb to warn someone of a danger on the spot.
Watch out in the mountains; there are bears there!
That's enough, right? These are only a small fraction of all the phrasal verbs that exist in English. By learning and improving your phrasal verbs, you'll become a student with effective and efficient communication.

Remember you can't interpret phrasal verbs literally, but you can use either the context or a dictionary to deduce what they mean.

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We can't read minds, unfortunately, but we'll give you the next best thing: a list of 50 of the most commonly asked interview questions, along with advice for answering them all.

While we don't recommend having a canned response for every interview question (in fact, please don't), we do recommend spending some time getting comfortable with what you might be asked, what hiring managers are really looking for in your responses, and what it takes to show that you're the right person for the job.
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Consider this list your interview question and answer study guide. (And don't miss our bonus list at the end, with links out to resources on specific types of interview questions-about emotional intelligence or diversity and inclusion, for example-and interview questions by role, from accountant to project manager to teacher.)

50+ most common job interview questions

Like "Tell me about yourself," this question is a common interview opener. But instead of framing your answer around what qualities and skills make you best for the position, your answer should group your qualifications by your past jobs and tell your career story. You might choose to tell this story chronologically, especially if there's a great anecdote about what set you on this path. Or, as with "Tell me about yourself," you can begin with your present job then talk about what brought you here and where you're going next. But regardless, when you speak about your "past" and "present," highlight your most relevant experiences and accomplishments for this job and wrap up by talking about the future, i.e. connect your past and present together to show why this job should be the next one you add to your resume.

Possible answer to "Walk me through your resume."
"Well, as you can see from my resume, I took a bit of a winding road to get to where I am today. In college, I double majored in chemistry and communications. I found early on that working in a lab all day wasn't for me and at some point I realized I looked forward to the lab class I TA'ed the most. "So when I graduated, I found a job in sales for a consumer healthcare products company, where I drew on my teaching experience and learned even more about tailoring your message and explaining complex health concepts to people without a science background. Then, I moved into a sales training role at a massive company where I was responsible for teaching recent graduates the basics of selling. My trainees on average had more deals closed in their first quarter than any of the other trainers' cohorts. Plus, I got so much satisfaction from finding the right way to train each new hire and watching them progress and succeed. It reminded me of my time as a TA in college. That's when I started taking night classes to earn my chemistry teaching certificate. "I left my full-time job last year to complete my student teaching at P.S. 118 in Manhattan, and over the summer, I worked for a science camp, teaching kids from the ages of 10 to 12 about basic chemistry concepts and best practices for safe experiments. Now, I'm excited to find my first full-time teaching job, and your district is my top choice. The low student-to-teacher ratio will let me take the time to teach each student in the best way for them-which is my favorite part of the job."
Another seemingly innocuous interview question, this is actually a perfect opportunity to stand out and show your passion for and connection to the company. For example, if you found out about the gig through a friend or professional contact, name-drop that person, then share why you were so excited about the job. If you discovered the company through an event or article, share that. Even if you found the listing through a random job board, share what, specifically, caught your eye about the role.

Possible answer to "How did you hear about this position?"

"I heard about an opening on the product team through a friend of a friend, Akiko, and since I'm a big fan of your work and have been following you for a while I decided it would be a great role for me to apply for."

3 Ways People Mess Up the (Simple) Answer to "How Did You Come Across This Job Opportunity?"

Beware of generic answers! If what you say can apply to a whole slew of other companies, or if your response makes you sound like every other candidate, you're missing an opportunity to stand out. Zhang recommends one of four strategies: Do your research and point to something that makes the company unique that really appeals to you; talk about how you've watched the company grow and change since you first heard of it; focus on the organization's opportunities for future growth and how you can contribute to it; or share what's gotten you excited from your interactions with employees so far. Whichever route you choose, make sure to be specific. And if you can't figure out why you'd want to work at the company you're interviewing with by the time you're well into the hiring process? It might be a red flag telling you that this position is not the right fit.

Possible answer to "Why do you want to work at this company?"

"I saw on The Muse that you were also hiring for new positions on the West Coast to support your new operations there. I did some more reading about the new data center you're building there and that excites me as I know this means there'll be opportunities to train new teammates. I also learned through a Wall Street Journal article that you're expanding in Mexico as well. I speak Spanish fluently and would be eager to step up and help liaise whenever necessary."

When interviewers ask this question, they don't just want to hear about your background. They want to see that you understand what problems and challenges they're facing as a company or department as well as how you'll fit into the existing organization. Read the job description closely, do your research on the company, and make sure you pay attention in your early round interviews to understand any issues you're being hired to solve. Then, the key is to connect your skills and experiences to what the company needs and share an example that shows how you've done similar or transferable work in the past.

Possible answer to "What can you bring to the company?"
"As Jocelyn talked about in our interview earlier, PopCo is looking to expand its market to small business owners with less than 25 employees, so I'd bring my expertise in this area and my experience in guiding a sales team that's selling to these customers for the first time. In most of my past roles, this segment has been my focus and in my current role, I also played a big part in creating our sales strategies when the business began selling to these customers. I worked with my managers to develop the sales script. I also listened in on a number of sales calls with other account execs who were selling to these customers for the first time and gave them pointers and other feedback. In the first quarter, our 10-person sales team closed 50 new bookings in this segment, and I personally closed 10 of those deals. I helped guide my last company through the expansion into small businesses, and I'm eager to do that again at PopCo. Plus, I noticed you have a monthly karaoke night-so I'm eager to bring my rendition of 'Call Me Maybe' to the team as well." : What Interviewers Really Want to Hear When They Ask "What Can You Bring to the Company?"
What your interviewer is really trying to do with this question-beyond identifying any major red flags-is to gauge your self-awareness and honesty. So, "I can't meet a deadline to save my life" is not an option-but neither is "Nothing! I'm perfect!" Strike a balance by thinking of something that you struggle with but that you're working to improve. For example, maybe you've never been strong at public speaking, but you've recently volunteered to run meetings to help you get more comfortable when addressing a crowd.
"It can be difficult for me to gauge when the people I'm working with are overwhelmed or dissatisfied with their workloads. To ensure that I'm not asking too much or too little from my team, we have weekly check-ins. I like to ask if they feel like they're on top of their workload, how I could better support them, whether there's anything they'd like to take on or get rid of, and if they're engaged by what they're doing. Even if the answer is 'all good,' these meetings really lay the groundwork for a good and trusting relationship."
Possible answer to "What do you consider to be your weaknesses?"

Nothing says "hire me" better than a track record of achieving amazing results in past jobs, so don't be shy when answering this interview question! A great way to do so is by using the STAR method: situation, task, action, results. Set up the situation and the task that you were required to complete to provide the interviewer with background context (e.g., "In my last job as a junior analyst, it was my role to manage the invoicing process"), then describe what you did (the action) and what you achieved (the result): "In one month, I streamlined the process, which saved my group 10 person-hours each month and reduced errors on invoices by 25%."
"My greatest accomplishment was when I helped the street lighting company I worked for convince the small town of Bend, Oregon to convert antiquated street lighting to energy-efficient LED bulbs. My role was created to promote and sell the energy-efficient bulbs, while touting the long-term advantage of reduced energy costs. I had to develop a way to educate city light officials on the value of our energy-efficient bulbs-which was a challenge since our products had an expensive up-front cost compared to less efficient lighting options. I created an information packet and held local community events aimed at city officials and the tax-paying public. There, I was able to demo the company product, answer questions, and evangelize the value of LED bulbs for the long term. It was crucial to have the public on board and I was able to reach a wide variety of community members with these events. I not only reached my first-year sales goal of $100,000, but I was also able to help us land another contract in a neighboring city. Plus, the community-focused strategy garnered attention from the national media. And I'm proud to say I got a promotion within one year to senior sales representative."
Possible answer to "What is your greatest professional achievement?"

The ideal anecdote here is one where you handled a disagreement professionally and learned something from the experience. Zhang recommends paying particular attention to how you start and end your response. To open, make a short statement to frame the rest of your answer, one that nods at the ultimate takeaway or the reason you're telling this story. For example: "I learned early on in my professional career that it's fine to disagree if you can back up your hunches with data." And to close strong, you can either give a one-sentence summary of your answer ("In short...") or talk briefly about how what you learned or gained from this experience would help you in the role you're interviewing for.
"In my job as a finance assistant, I was in charge of putting together reports for potential company investments. It was important to get the details and numbers right so that leaders had the best information to make a decision. One time, my boss asked me to generate a new report on a Wednesday morning and wanted it done by Thursday at 5 PM. Because I'm committed to high-quality work and I wasn't sure my boss fully understood what goes into each report, I knew I needed to speak up. At her next available opening, I sat down with my boss and explained my concerns. She was firm that the report would be completed by Thursday at 5 PM. So I decided to ask if there was anyone who could help out. After thinking about it, my boss found another assistant who could put in a few hours. While it was a tight timeline, we got the report done, and the committee was really pleased to review it at the meeting. My boss appreciated my extra efforts to make it happen and I felt good that I hadn't let the quality of the report slip. It was a good experience of being a team player but also knowing when and how to ask for help. And once I explained how much time and work goes into each report, my boss was careful to assign them further in advance."
Possible answer to "What's a time you disagreed with a decision that was made at work?"

Don't be thrown off by this question-just take a deep breath and explain to the hiring manager why you've made the career decisions you have. More importantly, give a few examples of how your past experience is transferable to the new role. This doesn't have to be a direct connection; in fact, it's often more impressive when a candidate can show how seemingly irrelevant experience is very relevant to the role.
"Ever since my brother was diagnosed with a heart condition, I've been training and running with him in your annual Heart Run to raise money for your organization and help support patients with expenses not covered by insurance. Each time, I've been struck by how truly dedicated and happy to be there your employees have been. So when I saw this posting for a fundraising role, it felt like it was meant to be. For the last 10 years of my career I've been an account executive for various SaaS companies, and I've really honed my skills when it comes to convincing organizations to make regular payments for something over the long-term. But I've been looking for a position in fundraising where I can use these skills to really help people and I'm highly motivated to do that with your organization."
Possible answer to "Can you explain why you changed career paths?"

Tread carefully here! The last thing you want to do is let your answer devolve into a rant about how terrible your current company is or how much you hate your boss or that one coworker. The easiest way to handle this question with poise is to focus on an opportunity the role you're interviewing for offers that your current job doesn't. You can keep the conversation positive and emphasize why you're so excited about the job.
"In my current role, I'm responsible for drafting media lists to pitch. While I've developed a knack for this and can do it when it is necessary, I'm looking forward to a job that allows me to have a more hands-on role in working with media partners. That's one of the things that most excited me about your account supervisor position."
Possible answer to "What do you like least about your job?"

Questions about your family status, gender ("How would you handle managing a team of all men?"), nationality ("Where were you born?"), religion, or age are illegal-but they still get asked (and frequently). Of course, not always with ill intent-the interviewer might just be trying to make conversation and might not realize these are off-limits-but you should definitely tie any questions about your personal life (or anything else you think might be inappropriate) back to the job at hand.
"You know, I'm not quite there yet. But I am very interested in the career paths at your company. Can you tell me more about that?"
Possible answer to "Are you planning on having children?"

Would you want to work with a hot mess? Yeah, we didn't think so. Neither does anyone else. A disorganized worker doesn't just struggle in their own role, they can also create chaos for peers, managers, direct reports, clients, customers, and anyone else they interact with. So interviewers will often ask about how you keep yourself organized to make sure you'd be able to handle the workload and gauge what you'd be like to work with. In your answer, you'll want to reassure them you'd have things under control (both in what you say and how you say it), describe a specific system or method you've used (bonus points if you can tie it to the role you're interviewing for), and explain how it benefited you and your team. Just make sure your answer is succinct and, well, organized.
"I take pride in my ability to stay organized, and it's really come in handy in my past roles and especially the social media assistant job I'm in now. First, I keep a really meticulous calendar for each of the platforms I'm responsible for using Hootsuite-which I noticed you use here as well-and I try to block off time twice a week to get ahead on creating and slotting in posts. ""Finally, I created a shared folder on Google Drive with subfolders by campaign that I update with one-pagers on goals and strategies, assets, a record of the actual posts deployed, performance analyses, and retros. That way, there's a go-to place for anyone on the team to refer back to past projects, which I've found really helps us learn from every campaign and incorporate those learnings into what we're working on next." Second, I'm a big fan of Trello, where I have one personal board I use as a to-do list color-coded by type of task and marked with priority level and one shared marketing team board that we use to coordinate campaigns launching across social, email, and other channels. We pay very close attention to the news in case we need to pause a campaign. If needed, I'd tag all the relevant stakeholders on Trello, immediately suspend all scheduled content in Hootsuite, and start a discussion on Slack or suggest a meeting to reassess strategy.
Possible answer to "How do you stay organized?"

You're not a robot programmed to do your work and then power down. You're a human, and if someone asks you this question in an interview, it's probably because they want to get to know you better. The answer can align directly with the type of work you'd be doing in that role-like if, for example, you're applying to be a graphic designer and spend all of your free time creating illustrations and data visualizations to post on Instagram.
"One of my favorite pastimes is knitting-I love being able to create something beautiful from nothing. Of course, knitting also requires a keen attention to detail and a lot of patience. Luckily, as an accountant I have cultivated both of those qualities!"
But don't be afraid to talk about a hobby that's different from your day-to-day work. Bonus points if you can "take it one step further and connect how your passion would make you an excellent candidate for the role you are applying for," says Muse career coach Al Dea. Like if you're a software developer who loves to bake, you might talk about how the ability to be both creative and precise informs your approach to code.

Possible answer to "What are you passionate about?"
"I'm driven primarily by my desire to learn new things-big or small-and take on new responsibilities so that I'm constantly growing as an employee and contributing more to my team and organization. I spent several summers working as a camp counselor and felt most fulfilled when I volunteered to lead planning for a talent show, jumped in to help with scheduling logistics, and learned how to run pickups efficiently. All of that experience helped immensely when I took a step up to become the lead counselor last year focused on operations, and that's what excites me so much about the opportunity to take on this managerial role for the after-school program."
Before you panic about answering what feels like a probing existential question, consider that the interviewer wants to make sure you're excited about this role at this company, and that you'll be motivated to succeed if they pick you. So think back to what has energized you in previous roles and pinpoint what made your eyes light up when you read this job description. Pick one thing, make sure it's relevant to the role and company you're interviewing for, and try to weave in a story to help illustrate your point. If you're honest, which you should be, your enthusiasm will be palpable.

Possible answer to "What motivates you?"
"After growing up in a food desert, my biggest professional aspiration is to help make healthy food more widely available and accessible regardless of where you live. I also love solving complex problems. Currently, as a project manager, I specialize in strategic planning and combine it with a natural ability to engage critical stakeholders-resulting in on-time and under-budget delivery. This role would help me use those skills to work on a mission I'm passionate about. I am determined to use these skills to help your organization guarantee our community has access to affordable, nutritious food and information to make healthy decisions. In the next five or so years, I would love to take on additional responsibility and be in a decision-making role to drive the mission beyond our community and support even more families in gaining access to nutritious food options."
Career aspirations are bigger and loftier than career goals. With this question, interviewers are asking: What kind of career would make you happiest (while also being realistic)? Your aspirations might revolve around what kind of company you'd like to work for, what tasks you'd like to do, who you'd like to help, or how you'd like to be seen by your colleagues. So to answer this question, talk about what would energize and fulfill you and connect it to the position you're interviewing for. Be specific about how this job will help you achieve your career aspirations.

Possible answer to "What are your career aspirations?"

Along similar lines, the interviewer wants to uncover whether this position is really in line with your ultimate career goals. While "an NBA star" might get you a few laughs, a better bet is to talk about your goals and ambitions-and why this job will get you closer to them.

The number one rule of answering this question is: Figure out your salary requirements ahead of time. Do your research on what similar roles pay by using sites like PayScale and reaching out to your network. Be sure to take your experience, education, skills, and personal needs into account, too! From there, Muse career coach Jennifer Fink suggests choosing from one of three strategies:

Give a salary range: But keep the bottom of your stated range toward the mid-to-high point of what you're actually hoping for, Fink says.

Flip the question: Try something like "That's a great question-it would be helpful if you could share what the range is for this role," Fink says.

Delay answering: Tell your interviewer that you'd like to learn more about the role or the rest of the compensation package before discussing pay.

"Taking into account my experience and Excel certifications, which you mentioned earlier would be very helpful to the team, I'm looking for somewhere between $42,000 and $46,000 annually for this role. But for me, benefits definitely matter as well. Your free on-site gym, the commuter benefits, and other perks could definitely allow me to be a bit flexible with salary."
(And here's some more info on responding to a question about your salary requirements on an application form.)

Possible answer to "What are your salary expectations?"

This question can really do a number on you. How do you give a meaty answer without insulting the company or, worse, the person you're speaking with? Well first, take a deep breath. Then start your response with something positive about the company or specific product you've been asked to discuss. When you're ready to give your constructive feedback, give some background on the perspective you're bringing to the table and explain why you'd make the change you're suggesting (ideally based on some past experience or other evidence). And if you end with a question, you can show them you're curious about the company or product and open to other points of view. Try: "Did you consider that approach here? I'd love to know more about your process."
"I do love living in Raleigh and would prefer to stay here. However, for the right opportunity I'd be willing to consider relocating if necessary."
While this may sound like a simple yes-or-no question, it's often a little bit more complicated than that. The simplest scenario is one where you're totally open to moving and would be willing to do so for this opportunity. But if the answer is no, or at least not right now, you can reiterate your enthusiasm for the role, briefly explain why you can't move at this time, and offer an alternative, like working remotely or out of a local office. Sometimes it's not as clear-cut, and that's OK. You can say you prefer to stay put for xyz reasons, but would be willing to consider relocating for the right opportunity.

Possible answer to "Are you willing to relocate?"

1,000? 10,000? 100,000? Seriously? Well, seriously, you might get asked brain-teaser questions like these, especially in quantitative jobs. But remember that the interviewer doesn't necessarily want an exact number-they want to make sure that you understand what's being asked of you, and that you can set into motion a systematic and logical way to respond. So take a deep breath and start thinking through the math. (Yes, it's OK to ask for a pen and paper!)

Seemingly random personality-test type questions like these come up in interviews because hiring managers want to see how you can think on your feet. There's no wrong answer here, but you'll immediately gain bonus points if your answer helps you share your strengths or personality or connect with the hiring manager. Pro tip: Come up with a stalling tactic to buy yourself some thinking time, such as saying, "Now, that is a great question. I think I would have to say..."

If you're interviewing for a sales job, your interviewer might put you on the spot to sell them a pen sitting on the table, or a legal pad, or a water bottle, or just something. The main thing they're testing you for? How you handle a high-pressure situation. So try to stay calm and confident and use your body language-making eye contact, sitting up straight, and more-to convey that you can handle this. Make sure you listen, understand your "customer's" needs, get specific about the item's features and benefits, and end strong-as though you were truly closing a deal.

Just when you thought you were done, your interviewer asks you this open-ended doozy. Don't panic-it's not a trick question! You can use this as an opportunity to close out the meeting on a high note in one of two ways, Zhang says. First, if there really is something relevant that you haven't had a chance to mention, do it now. Otherwise, you can briefly summarize your qualifications. For example, Zhang says, you could say: "I think we've covered most of it, but just to summarize, it sounds like you're looking for someone who can really hit the ground running. And with my previous experience [enumerate experience here], I think I'd be a great fit."

You probably already know that an interview isn't just a chance for a hiring manager to grill you-it's an opportunity to sniff out whether a job is the right fit from your perspective. What do you want to know about the position? The company? The department? The team? You'll cover a lot of this in the actual interview, so have a few less-common questions ready to go. We especially like questions targeted to the interviewer ("What's your favorite part about working here?") or the company's growth ("What can you tell me about your new products or plans for growth?") If you're interviewing for a remote role, there are some specific questions you might want to ask related to that.

Looking for more interview questions? Check out these lists of questions (and example answers!) for different types of interviews.

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