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• I find it interesting of the modal verbs that need another verb to work.
• One thing I find difficult at times is to differentiate between some of them that are very similar. And then something to do about it... study them more deeply and practice.
• One good thing that modal verbs have is that you don't have to conjugate them, they go with their infinitive form, and that makes it easier for me to use them.

Noelia Jiménez Martínez, BH2A

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Hi guys!
Today we are going to talk about modals. Modals are basically verbs that you can’t conjugate or add –ing. They are auxiliaries that are combined with other verbs to express the "mood" of the verb. They show ability, necessity or possibility. 
What I find interesting about those verbs is that you can use them in a lot of ways. For example, you can I can use this pencil or I can go tomorrow. Is the same verb but with different meanings.
What I don’t like is that in most of times you have to think what modal goes with the verb you are using. I found that a little difficult to use them but with practice and a bit of studying I think I can make it perfect.

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Hi class!
Today in class we hace seen the modal verbs that are auxility verbs that we use to express: ability, possibility,advice or necessity.These are auxility verbs are can,could,need,be able to,may,might,must,should and ought to.
Something interesting is that the negative or interogative fom  of modal verb doesn’t need an auxillary. Which is difficult for me is knowing what modals verb to use because they are very similar. What I hate about modal verbos that depending on the situation if the sentense are in past , present or future I have to know a series of grammar rules .
Situation: if the sentences is in...
Present : MV+Infinitive .
Present Continuos:MV+BE+ing.
Past simple:MV+have+V3.
Past Continuos: MV+Have been + ing.

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Hello everyoneThis week we were looking at new verbs and it was Modal Verbs, which are auxiliary verbs that we use to express an opinion about whether something is probable or possible. We also use them when talking about ability, asking permission, or making a request.It is interesting how a word changes its meaning completely just by putting it together with another. But it is difficult sometimes because there are many things that it can mean and difficult to learn them all, you may make a mistake when speaking it and say something that you did not want to say but with constant practice you can learn them .
Melisa Apure.

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Hi !!!
The modals verbs are auxiliary verbs that express modality, ability, possibility and necessity. They are: can, could, may, might, will, shall, should, ought to, must/have to, would.
I consider fascinating about modals is the variety of modals verbs, there are many types and with many meanings.
Something that I hate about the modals verbs is that there are too many types and each of them has some meanings or they use the differently form and that makes is confusing.
And finally, one thing that I find difficult about modals is to use them correctly and in the sentences I find it difficult to know which to use because there are many variety of types and meanings. And I am that planning to do about it, is practise and study more.
AIDA OLAYA

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Hey in class we have been seeing modals, I found out that they are used as a way to help us to express a lot of things.
I think i knew almost every thing about modals but at least this year I learn a new one "ought"
A thing i hate about them is when i know what the mean but i cant find the right translation for it.
I love how a simple word can express so much things in a easy way.
For me the most difficult about modals is the exercise that is a text with empy words that you need to complete, oh god I hate that and for improve I´m going to practice.

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In English modals are used as an auxiliary to express possibility, permission, prohibition, etc. I think it's something very useful and necessary when we speak in English.
What I like the most is that in one sentence you can make many options.
Something I hate about them is conjugating or differentiating between one and the other, in the case of modal verbs (+ infinitive) and perfect modals (have + past participle).
In fact, this part of grammar isn't difficult for me. It's what I do best, but I still have to improve my level and do exercises to know the difference between modals verbs and perfects.
ADRIÁN CÓZAR

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Hi class!!!
Modals verbs are very used in english lenguage but personally I hate modals verbs. I love English but the modals are the thing that I find most difficult.
One thing that I don´t like about modals and I found more difficult is that there are a lot of modals and you have to find the right one, you have for example can , must, should,could...But all of them are used for different things!
One thing that I didn´t know about modals and I think is very interesting is that only 5% of the modals verbs are followed by a infinitive ONLY a 5%!
Anyway, I have to study and do more exercises about the modals to control them and who knows maybe I end up liking them
REBECA

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Hello, mates!
So, today's topic is about modals. Just to remember, these are the modals we all know: can, could, may, might, will, should, shall, must (and in their negative form, also).
One thing I find difficult about modals is the way they're used. It might be annoying sometimes the way they're used in sentences.
One thing I find interesting about modals, it's the variety. We have lots of different modals which can be used in concrete forms to express exactly what we're saying and the emphasis we're giving to.
Something I hate about modals is the amount of modals we have. You see, I recjon there's more modals than we need and that could annoy sometimes because of their similar meaning.
And the most difficult thing I find about modals, is the way they're used or where do they need to be used , because of their similar meaning (in some cases). But what I'm planning to do, just to improve my Englsih with modals is to study harder.

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Hi class!

First of all I would like to give a brief explanation of what a pen-pal is. A pen-pal is a person you know or don't know (it doesn't matter), with whom you write to each other every day.

On the one hand, I like this idea of having a pen-pal because you can get to know people with similar tastes, personalities, that in your day-to-day life you might not have even imagined that you would have a relationship with that person.

On the other hand, it scares me a little bit, because talking to strangers has always told us that it's wrong, right? But who doesn't do it nowadays? Who hasn't talked to a stranger from time to time? I don't know, I didn't know about this until Eduardo, the English teacher, told us about it. I think it would be very good to have a pen-pal with whom to speak English in order to improve, but I also think it would be difficult to find a person with whom to do so, because not everyone is ready to exchange a few messages EVERY DAY, I think.

In conclusion, I think that the first person who thought about doing pen-pal had a great idea that many will have appreciated.

Jiménez Martínez, Noelia BH2A

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I have a pen pal. Her name is Darling, before I had her, to me was very difficult tu understood English or write ir. So my recommendation is to have one. It's s very useful because not only you can improve your English you can also learn jokes from that country or understand other's people culture.
Sure maybe it can be uncomfortable at the beginning if you are shy  or if you don't understand the idiom but i have to say it's worth it
In conclusion i highly recommend to have a penpal

Samuel Rebaque

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Upsides and downsides of having a penpal

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Upsides and downsides of having a penpal

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I used to have a penpal when I was at school, at 2nd and 3rd grade. His name was Brandon and we both wrote letters to each other, he did it in Spanish and I did it in English. But we didn't write each other frequently, just 3 times a year because that depended of my English teacher at the moment. I think having a penpal has pros and cons. Some of the pros are, for example, knowing people from all over the world and how do they speak your first language. Most of the times you coincide with each other hobbies which is always great so you can know other person's opinion on something. It's a great way to connect with another people and make friends, I think it's a very good point. I really don't know some cons of having a penpal. Nowadays, with social media, it's possible to connect people through videocalls and chatting so don't seeing each other faces it's not a problem at all. But I think the main problem is the distance. If you get attached to someone who lives in another country. So the main con of having a penpal, it's the distance.

DAVID CRISTIANO

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A pen pal? Why not? This could imply the knowledge of various cultures through letters, emails by both parties. The only downside I could see to this would be not seeing that person for some reason. We could highlight above all the development that we would have in the language (of both parties of course). Another disadvantage would be on the one hand, to be continuously writing to that person, and to be honest I would forget completely and not even know where to start each day. But we should be careful about the things that you are going to tell him/her!
As a purpose, I can say that I had a friend but in Spain itself and it didn't turn out very well, so I wouldn't want to imagine it being outside of Spain!
Patricia Arias Aguilar

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Hi!
Penpals is about sending letters or emails to people around the world that you don't know physically.
There are positive things and negative things.
On the one hand, I think that having a penpal is something very fun, exciting, it can help us to improve the language, learn and know about the culture and other things of the other country and also to socialise with more people even if you don't see them physically.
On the other hand, there are negative things and I think you have to be careful because not all people are good on social networks, for example taking your personal information and that is very dangerous.
In conclusion, I think that having a penpal is a good thing to learn, the most important thing and it would also be fun but you always have to be careful with other people.
AIDA

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Hi everyone! Have you ever heard about penpals?
Penpals are people who, without knowing each other personally, write to each other regularly, especially by post, nowadays by e-mail. The main purposes of this correspondence may be the practice of a foreign. I think it`s a great idea to learn a language and it`s so practical if you want to socialize too.
On the upside, you can make a new friend who talks to about your culture, your common subjects… You can learn how things are going in his or her country. And even if both of you want to you can go to her or his country for vacations. Many love stories start like this on TV! Why couldn’t be this yours?
On the downside, if you only want to write someone to improve your language and that’s all… maybe the other person wants to know you better. Maybe the person who you write to is a completely idiot and he or she is so rude and unpleasant. Or maybe the person is a 
swindler and he or she takes your personal data to make a fraud.
Anyway, who knows who is going to be your penpal. Personally, I recommend it. And if you don’t like it you just have to quite writing and the problem is over.

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Currently, pen pals are the most common due to the COVID-19 situation, which has made us have to depend on the social networking site to have a virtual friendship.

On the one hand, the advantages of having a pen pal are that they can help us to get to know other cultures, learn languages, have safe conversations and hilarious video calls.

On the other hand, every good side has disadvantages, having a pen pal can cause loneliness, missing meeting people physically and also, we can be deceived, because the world of networks is very dangerous.

In conclusion, I don't recommend having a pen pal, you always have to be careful with Internet things. I prefer to meet my friends and be on the street, not with a computer with apps such as Instagram, Messenger, etc.

ADRIÁN CÓZAR BH2B

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Hi class!!!
Have you ever hear about penpals??? Well penpals are peope around the world whom you can write letters.
In one hand, I think having a penpal is something very important, because you can improve a lenguage as your penpal improve his/her spanish . You can get better in writing and learn more about the culture of your penpal.
In the other hand ,I think have a penpal is very difficult because you have to be constant with the letters.
In conclusion , I think having a penpal is something positive to improve for example your english , but if you aren´t constant I don´t recommend  you  a penpal.
REBECA

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GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

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GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

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Hello

For this week I recommend the website https://www.curso-ingles.com/practicar/ejercicios/the-gerund-and-infinitive to practice gerunds and infinitive exercises. I recommend it because the best way to learn according to I think is by playing, also when you finish playing, I correct the exercises.

I don’t recomend https://onwerunew.igames- mobi.com/playweezwJT because to access you have to log in with your phone number

Mabucaba Nater .

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Hello guys, Today I'm going to share with you one page that It's very good to practice our grammar skills in gerunds and infinitives . This website https://www.englishpage.com/gerunds/index.htm is a good choice to practise those skills, because  they have differnt exercise in different level then you can check if the answer is good.
I don't recommend use this website https://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/gerund-vs-infinitive-practice
because i think It's so easy and they don't give you too much variety.
Thank you all for reading it and i hope this would be helpful.

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Hello guys !!
It turns out that as we are seeing the gerunds and infinitives in class, I looked for a page to practice and I found one that is very good;
the page is quite simple and not complicated at all. It explains the concepts in English and has exercises for you to practice and correct since it has the answer at the end, and if you want to learn other topics the page gives you more grammar.
I hope it helps.
Melisa Apure.

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Gerund after prepositions, Learning English Online - Exercise

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Hi, today I highly recommend this page https://www.really-learn-english.com/gerunds-and-infinitives-exercises-es.html to practice gerunds and infinitives, I really liked this one because it is like the exercises we do in class so i thinks it's perfect.
I don't recommend https://www.ejerciciosinglesonline.com/new-exercises/ex1-gerund-or-infinitive/ because it's almost so easy that you won't learn anything.
See you!
Samuel Rebaque García

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Hi!
The website that  I recommend to practice gerunds and infinitives is: https://www.curso-ingles.com/ .
I  like this page because there are different levels, it's easy to use, there are sentences with examples to understand it better and exercises to practice.
I haven't found any difficult in this page.
Another website I have found is: https://www.meritschool.com/ but it isn't as good as the first one since because in this website there aren't exercises to practice.
I hope it helps you.
Aida

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Hello class!
After a long and deep search I have been able to find a web page where you can download various exercises, in addition to explaining gerunds and infinitives with examples and their types.

It's quite good since it also tells you when to go and with what verb and so on. I think it is a fairly simple page for people who are perhaps already advanced on the subject. Although I hope I have helped you anyway!

Patricia Arias

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Siempre que un verbo en inglés va seguido de otro verbo, la forma verbal que adquiere este último será el gerundio o el infinitivo. Aprender a distinguir la forma verbal correcta no es fácil porque no existe una regla gramatical que nos lo indique, sólo lo conseguiremos según vayamos evolucionando en nuestros cursos de inglés y lo integremos en nuestro lenguaje. Hoy veremos algunos ejemplos.

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We should avoid eating fatty foods.I dislike watching boring movies.
In English, when we want to follow a verb immediately with another verb, the second verb must take the form of either a gerund or an infinitive. The tricky part is discovering which verb is followed by what form. There is no rule that will help you to decide which is correct. You just have to discover each one as you go along and try to remember them. Once you discover the pattern, the wrong form will sound strange to you when you use it.

A. LET'S TRY SOME VERBS FOLLOWED BY GERUNDS.
AVOID

You had to avoid hitting the car with his bike.

DISLIKE

A boxer dislikes losing a fight.

I want to continue learning as many languages as possible.I hated eating vegetables when I was a child.I regret going to the game without my friends.I like to start eating dinner at about eight o'clock.As a child I tried learning as much as I could.I would advise learning some English before going to Australia.I like learning different languages.I prefer drinking Pepsi rather than Coke. C. THERE ARE ALSO A GROUP OF WORDS WHICH CAN BE FOLLOWED BY BOTH A GERUND OR AN INFINITIVE. HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES. CONTINUE

I continued to talk to her while she made dinner.

HATE

People usually hate to tell lies to people they love.

REGRET

I regret to inform you that your dog has died.

START

I started to leave before my friend stopped me.

TRY

I am trying to visit as many countries in Europe as I can.

ADVISE

I would advise you to eat fruit to have a healthy life.

LIKE

I like to visit different countries.

PREFER

I prefer to eat hamburgers rather than vegetables.

As you can see, it is quite easy to see and hear which is the right form to take after certain verbs but it is difficult to learn all of them as a person learning the language. It takes a lot of practice and you will get it wrong from time to time, but if you can have English speaking friends who can correct you when you use the wrong form, it will slowly start to make more sense to you and will make it easier to understand which is which.

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Stage 8 Stage 9 Stage 10 Siempre que un verbo en inglés va seguido de otro verbo, la forma verbal que adquiere este último será el gerundio o el infinitivo. Aprender a distinguir la forma verbal correcta no es fácil porque no existe una regla gramatical que nos lo indique, sólo lo conseguiremos según vayamos ...

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Hi!
So, this week, i recommend you this website to practice gerunds and infinitives on this page:
https://agendaweb.org/verbs/infinitive_gerund-exercises.html
It´s so easy to use, it has a lot of links where you can click and do different exercises. There are also tests to look how much you know about this unit.
In my opinion this is the best website to practice, it´s so tidy and usefull.
Hope you love it!!
María

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Hi everybody!

How are you?

So, for this week, I recommend you practice gerunds and infinitives on this website: https://www.englishpage.com/gerunds/index.htm , it´s dead-easy to use, there´re so many types of exercises and different kinds of difficulties to improve your use of gerunds and infinitives. You also have schemes and summaries in case you don't understand it and you need to see some grammar. The only difficulty I´ve found is that it´s not very tidy, but anyway, you can find exercises very easy. I haven´t found a website as appealing as this. Hope you like it!

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This week, after having been practicing English with several Internet pages, I want to share which is the best gerund and infinitive page that I have seen and with which I have worked most comfortable. It's this: https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/infinitive-gerund
The page has tables with examples, so that things are better understood and exercises in pdf come to put into practice. The lessons are divided into 4 levels: from easy to difficult. But the tables can be difficult to understand.
Also, I have seen bad pages that teach little such as this: https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/gerunds-and-infinitives.html
It doesn't have many things like on the previous page, only exercises and some examples but not better that on the first page.

I hope you haven't problems with my recommendation.
Adrian

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The page I recommend to practice Gerunds and Infinitives is this one: https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/gerund-infinitive/gerund-infinitive-index.htm. I like this page because there are different levels of difficulty (Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced) so you can start doing the exercises in the level where you are more comfortable .Another thing that I like about this web is that you can ask for clues if you have difficulties with the exercises but this is also bad because it makes you not try so hard and ask always for them.

I don’t recommend this web: test-english.com/grammar-points/b2/gerunds-infinitives-complex-forms/ because it gives you several options to put in the exercise and that means that you don’t have to write the solutions, which I see very badly because this way you don’t make an effort to write it yourself.

I hope that this help you

Rebeca

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The page that I recommend is https://www.ejerciciosinglesonline.com/ I recommend  because you can do  exercises online or print them , you can read the theory or listen to the audios for the pronunciation.

and the web page that I do not recommend is English Secret because is not complete like the other .

I hope it helos  you.

MABUCABA NATER

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