• shifts
• (turnos)
• phrasal verb
• sorry for my delay
• sorry I'm late

• a strong promise (jurar) 
• to say a bad word (decir garabatos/palabrotas)

• Doña Treme is Yayita's mother.

• This is Catalina's cellphone.

• These are Moises' folders.

• I'm Jorge's co-worker.

Spanish: realizar, cumplir

example: her large, mournful eyes.

example: The crowd was cheering and urging her on all through the race.

I don't like crowds.

It's very crowded! ---> characteristic of being busy with many people or things.

A piece of equipment consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something.

example: Employees on their way up the career ladder.

example: I spilled/spilt the juice I was pouring it.

It's not raining, it's pouring!

"pour" is pronounced exactly the same as "poor".

example: Paintings depicting Old Testament scenes.

2. Portray in words, describe.

syn: describe, represent, illustrate.

example: Knead the dough until smooth.

doughnut---> donut

knead = need ---> same pronunciation

Take a picture of your results

Most importantly.

example: They want above all the peace of the world.

above as opposite of below.

1. a person who has done something wrong or unlawful.

   example: The police are straining every nerve to bring the miscreants to justice.

adjective

1. (of a person) behaving badly or unlawfully.

   example: Her miscreant husband.

the night before New Year---> New Year's Eve

synonym: not sleeping.

example: I drank some coffee so I could stay awake until midnight.

get up, got up ---> I get up early in the morning.

1. (verb) grasp (something) tightly.

   example: He stood clutching a microphone.

2. (noun) a tight grasp.

   example: she made a clutch at his body.

3. A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting an engine and the transmission system in a vehicle, or the working parts of any machine.

   Example: She let the clutch in and the car surged forward.

example: He received a bespoke gift tailored just for him.

example: The role of clouds is one of the big conundrums of climatology.

synonym: the sophisticated version of: problem, difficulty, dilemma

example: Agnes ensconced herself in their bedroom.

synonyms: settle, establish.

example: We took our shoes and walked barefoot along the beach.

example: There was a fad wearing ripped jeans a few years ago.

synonym: trend, temporary trend, trending

craze

Spanish: moda

example: They gazed/contemplated in awe at the small mountain of diamonds.

(verb) Inspire with awe.

example: They were both awed by vastness of the forest.

kick, splash, flash, bark, meow

awesome ---> awe+some /o:som/

could, would, should

example: He agreed to the interview with the caveat that he could approve the final article.

synonym: warning, disclaimer, caution, proviso

Example: He replenished Justin's glass with mineral water.

2. Similar: restore (a stock or supply) to a former level or condition.

Example: All creatures need sleep to replenish their energies.

example: I wandered around the city.

Santiago Wanderers

synonyms: move around, walk around, roam.

Disclaimer: be careful with WONDER (asombro-preguntarse)

example: Scatter the cake with a little caster sugar.

synonyms: distribute, spread.

Having or showing a narrow or limited outlook.

example: A blinkered attitude.

narrow vs broad/wide*

open-minded vs narrow-minded

A stubborn person is determined to what he or she wants and refuse to do anything else.

example: Her stubborn streak makes her very difficult to work with sometimes.

example: Those slackers have gone home early again.

synonym: lazy person/people

example: I reckon it's going to rain.

2. To consider or have the opinion that something is as stated.

   example: She was widely reckoned the best actress of her generation.

3. To calculate an amount.

   
   

   example: The inflation rate is now reckoned to be 10%.

period - dot - point

In accordance with (a long or a legal document or resolution).

example: The local authority applied for care orders pursuant to section 31 of the Children Act 1989.

After breakfast, Jessica goes to work. She usually arrives at her office at 9 a.m. and starts working on her computer. She has a lunch break at 12 p.m. and eats lunch in the cafeteria.

Jessica finishes work at 5 p.m. and heads home. She arrives home at 6 p.m. and spends time with her children in the living room. They play games or watch cartoons on the TV together.

At 7 p.m., Jessica and her family have dinner at the dining table. They talk about their day and share stories with each other. After dinner, Jessica helps her kids with their homework in the study room.

Around 8 p.m. in the afternoon, Jessica relaxes on the sofa and reads a book with her husband. They enjoy spending quiet time together in the evenings.

Jessica goes to bed at 10 p.m. She cuddles with her children for a while before they go to sleep. Then she talks with her husband about their day before they both fall asleep.

This week, Jessica's work schedule is quite busy. She has meetings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 a.m. She also has a project deadline on Thursday, so she needs to work extra hours to finish it. On Tuesday and Thursday, she plans to work from home in the morning and then go to the office in the afternoon.

Next week, Jessica's schedule is a bit lighter. She has a training session on Monday morning, so she will be in the office in the afternoon. She has a team lunch on Tuesday to celebrate a colleague's birthday. On Wednesday and Thursday, she has fewer meetings, so she will focus on catching up on her emails and completing her pending tasks. However, she has to attend a conference call on Friday morning, so she will start her workday earlier than usual.

1. Dry (a wet surface or substance) using an absorbent material.

   Example: Henry blotted the page.

2. Mark or stain(something).

   Example: Dark patches of dirt blotted the grey dress.

3. blot (out) --> cover writing or pictures with ink or paint so that they cannot be seen.

   
   

To put mud onto something or cover something with mud.

example: Industrial activity has muddied the river.

Adjective

Being covered by mud.

example: Don't put your shoes on the bed if they are muddy.

Muddy shoes/machinery/hands/ equipment.

example: I got caught in a downpour on the way home.

Idiomatic expression: It's raining cats and dogs.

Protect and care for (someone) lovingly.

example: He needed a woman he could cherish.

similar: hold dear, appreciate, embrace

example: Francisco is elated because he got the job.

• more formal and sophisticated

achieve (verb) - achievement/s (logro/s)

example: (Nowadays) Everyone has a cellphone nowadays.

synonym: Today, Now, Currently

Spanish: en la actualidad, actualmente, hoy en día

Consider to be unworthy of one's consideration.

Example: He disdained his patients as an interior rabble.

To entertain someone with stories or jokes.

example: Grandpa regaled us with tales of his small-town childhood.

waited

decided

example: I'm barefoot, and the sand is burning my feet.

(of a fabric or surface) Smooth and without seams or obvious joins.

example: Seamless stockings.

A cereal which is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastries, etc.

example: The grain of wheat.

whole wheat bread ---> pan integral

Completely developed and ready to be collected or eaten.

example: The red tomatoes are ripe.

The wheat is ripe.

mature /ma-chiur/---> s/he is very mature for her/his age.

reap = harvest

• a person with no home: homeless person, beggar

1. The part of a garment that wholly or partly covers a person's arm.

example: A shirt with sleeves rolled up.

2. A protective paper or cardboard covered for a record, CD, or DVD.

   
   

example: An album sleeve.

To make something stronger or more effective, or to become stronger or more effective.

example: This exercise will strengthen your core.

synonym: fortify, make it stronger, enhance, improve

synonym: well-being, health, happiness, comfort, benefit, social security, state benefit.

producing a mass of small bubbles; frothing.

example: Pints of foaming bitter.

example: When it's hot, it's best to quench your thirst with water.

I am thirsty, I am hungry, I am cold, I'm hot

• in (beginnings and endings, limits) : morning, afternoon, evening, months (July), years (2022, 2001), summer, winter, spring, autumn/fall.

• in (place): continents, regions, ocean/water/sea, countries, cities, towns, villages, boxes, backpack, bags, suitcases, building, anything with limits. When you are inside a place.

• at (specific time, exact) : night, at weekends (BrE), time (at 4:00 pm), holidays ( at Christmas, Halloween, Easter)

• at (place): at a specific place temporarily doing something. at work, at the office, at school, at the university, at the hospital, at the party/seminar/conference, etc.

• on (Dates and Days and weekend): days (Friday, Monday, etc), On the weekends (AmE), On Christmas day

• on (place): surfaces, floors, roads, streets, tables, walls, roof, virtual platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Teams, Internet, TV, radios)

synonym: challenge, challenges, plan.

1. Not taut/tight or held tightly in position; loose.

example: A slack rope.

2. (of business or trade) characterized by a lack of work or activity; quiet.

   example: Business was rather slack.

example: Don't fret, I'm sure he's okay.

syn: freak out

1. Cover (an object or surface) with small drops or particles of a substance.

   example: I sprinkled the floor with water.

2. Rain very lightly.

   Example: It began to sprinkle.

3. A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface.

   Example: A generous sprinkle of pepper.

   
   

To argue about the price of something in an attempt to make the seller reduce it.

example: You need to haggle to get a good price.

synonym: negotiate

A state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts.

example: A shortage or hard cash.

example: Clothes that look dated.

synonym: outdated

A standard of excellence, achievement, etc., against which similar things must be measured or judged.

example: The new hotel is a benchmark in opulence and comfort.

Synonym: a reference, point of reference.

Slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable.

example: The grass is still damp.

Example: Turn the knob clockwise a direction.

opposite: counterclockwise a direction

(of a motor vehicle or boat)

Pull (another vehicle or boat) along with a rope, chain, or tow bar.

Example: A pick up van towing a trailer.

noun ---> also "tow"

(of food or drink) pleasant to taste.

example: A very palatable local red wine.

it's 4:00pm/o'clock

it's Friday, it's August (Capital Letter=UPPERCASE)

doctor (lowercase)

When do I include the S? ---> with all the verbs in present (simple) with the EXCEPTION of verb TO BE.

• She runs every morning at 8:00 am.

• Felipe works every day, from Monday to Friday.

we add the S to :

1. verbs that represent an action. for example: run, work, study, watch, see, wake up, finish, start, etc. NEVER WITH VERB TO BE.

2. ONLY/exclusively for the 3rd person singular, that means: she/he/it/they. She works/Cristina works/The teacher works/My wife works/ My sister works / My friend.

3. ONLY in the present simple.

example: The leaves have turned dry and brittle.

In Spanish: quebradizo, frágil.

crak

example: She made her taxes statement.

1. (Of a sea, or river) having many small waves.

   example: Sea conditions are often very choppy.

2. Having a disjointed or jerky quality.

   example: The choppy, electronic beat of hip hop.

3. Denoting or relating to a hairstyle in which layers and sections of hair are cut at different lengths.

   example: A choppy bob.

example: we apologized to him for our error.

example: She took out her handkerchief and blew her nose loudly.

eyes - ice /ais/ , blue - blew (blow) /blu/

example: Police have launched an initiative /inishativ/ to tackle rising crime.

Showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial.

example: His assessment of the benefits and drawbacks was unbiased.

So as to give the impression of having a certain quality; apparently.

example: A seemingly competent and well-organized person.

syn: apparently.

example: I inherited my grandpa's antique book collection.

example: The king banished the traitorous duke from the kingdom.

Jacob Davis a tailor.

Where was the creator of jeans from?

Hes are from Letonia

Who was Levi Strauss?

Hes was a supplier in from San Francisco

Who were the clients who bought these jeans?

The principal customers were farmers, cowboys, horseback and lumberjacks.

When did they patent the idea?

In 1869

Find 5 new words. Look up their definitions + translations in Spanish.

Supplier: Is a person, company, or organization, that sells or supplies somethig such as goods or equipment. (En español Proveedor)

Customer: Is a person, or business that buys goods or services from another business.(En Español Cliente)

Patent: Is a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an inventión.( En Español Patente)

example: Her fingers moved deftly, quickly parting the grass.

Example: It was a spooky coincidence.

2. Scary and mysterious.

   Example: A spooky old house.

   Leprechaun ---> /le-pre-kn/

example: We heard the howl of a wolf in the woods.

a painted cloth hung at the back of theater stage as part of the scenery.

example: The conference took place against a backdrop of increasing diplomatic activity.

2. verb

   lie behind or beyond; serve as a background to.

   example: They rolling hills that backdropped our camp.

2. Latam Airlines is a Chilean company that provides commercial air transport services. It also provides cargo and parcel services. It operates in 5 countries in South America and employs more than 35,000 workers.

Carozzi is a prominent food company based in Chile that manufactures a wide variety of products, including pasta, sauces, and snacks. The company operates multiple production facilities across the country and exports its goods internationally. With headquarters located in Santiago, Carozzi is known for its commitment to quality and innovation in the food industry.

example: I lay in bed taken with fright.

example: His father is buried in the graveyard on the hill.

Unpleasantly sticky. Nasty or unpleasant.

Example: The kids were eating something icky.

-It gives me the ick.

example: That was an eye-opening moment for me, an epiphany for me.

Example: There is a little bench under the oak.

Spanish: roble

waited for - rented - tempted - sorted - decided - avoided - divided

example: The small town has a strong sense of community where neighbors often gather for block parties and support each other during times of need.

Example: Felipe's performs trading operations on different platforms or brokers thus obtains good profits.

profitability

profitable

example: She gobbled her dinner.

example: The ability and willingness of workers to migrate.

The workers aren't willing to accept the new conditions.

The state of feeling bored.

example: I'll die of boredom if I live that long.

Example: The harvest was really good this year.

example: The feud ended in goodwill of both parties.

example: He pulled the trigger of the shotgun.

Next Classes for 2024 --> Monday, December 23rd and Monday, December 30th

*No classes on December 27th

Example: The blizzard caused a lot of damage.

harm=damage

Example: The countdown to the new year has begun.

Champagne, sushi, sashimi, chef, show, cliche, resolution

soft "sh" sound

A reddish or yellowish-brown flaking coating of iron oxide that is formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture.

example: Paint protects your car from rust.

verb

Be affected with rust.

example: The blades had rusted away.

adjective: rusty

My role in the company is to interact with workers, suppliers, customers, public entities, etc. to develop the work as smoothly as possible and to obtain that highest possible profitability.

He was born in Santiago on December 1st (first), 1949 and died on February 6th, 2024 in a helicopter accident in Lake Ranco.

2. Elon Reeve Musk (born June 28, 1971) is an American businessman, investor, conservative political activist, and business magnate. He is the founder, CEO, and chief engineer of SpaceX; an angel investor, managing director, and product architect of Tesla, Inc.; the founder of The Boring Company; and the co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI. He is also the chief technology officer of X Corp.

Musk was born and raised to a wealthy family in Pretoria, South Africa. His mother is Canadian and his father is a white South African. He briefly attended the University of Pretoria before moving to Canada at age 17. He enrolled at Queen's University and transferred to the University of Pennsylvania two years later, graduating with degrees in economics and physics. In 1995 he moved to California to attend Stanford University, but decided instead to pursue an entrepreneurial career, co-founding the web software company Zip2 with his brother Kimbal. Zip2 was acquired by Compaq for $307 million in 1999. That same year, Musk co-founded the online bank X.com, which merged with Confinity in 2000 to form PayPal. The company was purchased by eBay in 2002 for $1.5 billion.

Peluca is of Uruguayan nationality, born in Paysandú on May 1st, 1997.

He was one of the best players of the year 2024 that crowned COLO - COLO as Chilean soccer champion.

2. Francisco Molina, is my oldest son. He's twenty years old. He's studying at the University of Concepción the civil engineering program career.

Francisco is a not very good student, but outstanding for his sporting achievements, a very good soccer player and a very good son.

He was born on October 21st, 2004, at the Parral hospital.

1.- What do you do? I working Marketing

How many hours a week do you work? I work for 37 hours a week

2. Do you have a big family? No I have a small family one sister and parents

 How old is your sister? My sister´s 13.

3.- What time do you get up in the morning? Usually around half past seven

What about at weekends? Much probably half past nine ten o’clock

4.- How often do you play sports or exercise? I do exercise about twice a week going to the gym

What do you do? I walk one hour to school every day.

5.- What do you like about New York? New York? the variety, the people, change

What don’t you like? No not much

example: It took a lot of willpower to stay calm.

freewill --> libre albedrio

when there is a will, there is a way--> el que quiere, puede

God willing!

Spanish: fuerza de voluntad

example: For a second I thought he was being serious, but then he winked at me.

wink - winked /winkt/

Example: The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.

Example:

• I never wake up before 8:00 am

• My kid always wakes up very early on the weekends.

1. Create an account if you don't have one. Also, you can log in with a Gmail account or even with a Facebook account.

2. Go to the course, click on "Enroll For Free", then select the option "Full Course, No Certification", and "Continue". There are 5 modules, it's not necessary to finish all of them, but it's highly encouraged.

Example: She is forever knitting baby clothes.

She sometimes knits in winter.

She knitted this sweater for me.

diner dinner

/zred/

Example: They have always encouraged me in I've wanted to do.

I've = I have wanted to do it.

1. A strip of material, such as paper, clothes, or food, that has been turn, cut, or scraped from something larger.

   example: Her dress was torn to shreds.

2. A very small amount.

   Example: We have not a shred of evidence to go on.

Example: The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland

4-leaf clover 🍀

Example: These flowers will bloom all through /thru/ the summer.

synonym: flower

though /dou/, thought /thot/, through /thru/

My typical workday in northern Chile is described as follows, specifically in the city of Iquique.

I work as assistant manager of the most extreme branch of Bitumix in the north of Chile, which covers the regions of Arica and Parinacota and Tarapacá.

I get up at seven o’clock in the morning. I go to the bathroom to relieve myself and then take a shower. 

I drink a glass of water, sometimes I make myself a quesadilla and leave the apartment a half past seven to go to the office, where I arrive around the eight o’clock am.

I have breakfast in the office, I drink coffee with quesadilla or cheese sandwich and sometimes oatmeal with fruits and nuts, obviously on different days.

Around a half past eight I check emails, I review and approve or reject everything that requires approval, morning meetings, among others until lunch time. Sometimes, I go out to nearby construction sites as well, this until noon.

I have lunch at the restaurant near the office or go out to meet a client or acquaintance /a-kuein-tens/.

In the afternoon answer email again, I prepare spreadsheets, afternoon meetings, among others. All this until six or seven pm, sometimes even later if necessary.

In the evening, after the work I return to my apartment, I lie down for a while, then I exercise with some weights I have, while listening to metal bands on Youtube, this until nine or ten pm.

I take a shower again without washing my hair and go to bed to watch a Netflix movie and talk to my family.

On weekends or when Colo Colo plays, I get together with my friends or coworkers to drink beer or eat barbecue and watch the game.

On weekends too, I go to the supermarket and Agro, the place where I buy vegetables and fruits (produce), to do the grocery shopping for the week.

Come together to form one mass or whole.

Example: The puddles had coalesced into shallow streams.

synonyms: combine, unite, fuse, integrate, homogenize, merge.

Example: The plants are wet with dew.

My Day:

My typical day is very busy /bizi/. I work full time as an office accountant boss in Bitumix company.

I get up at 7:00 am in the morning, and then I take a shower. Every morning from Monday to Friday I go to pick up and drop off my son at school.

I always go to work in my car, I usually have breakfast in the office, I eat a sandwich and I have/drink a cup of coffee with milk. (I have a sandwich and a cup of coffee with milk)

I always check emails in the morning between 9:00 am and 10:30 am I answer the urgent emails.

I always have lunch at 1:00 PM. The workday ends at 6:00 PM. I usually leave around 6:30 PM, I can get to CrossFit, which I do four times a week.

Once /wans/ at work, I check my emails, and my workday begins, lasting until 1:00 p.m. At that time, I head to the school to pick up my daughter and then return home. There, I wait for my children to arrive so we can have lunch together; they come home on their own. I have lunch and, at 2:30 p.m. (half past two/half after two), I return to work.

My workday ends around 7:00 p.m. I get home at 7:40 p.m. At 8:00 p.m., I have dinner with my family. At 9:00 p.m., I put the kids to bed, and then my wife and I stay in the kitchen, talking and planning the next day.

1. either side of the face below the eye.

   Example: Tears rolled down her cheeks.

2. Talk or behaviour regarded as rude as lacking in respect.

   Example: He had the cheek to complain.

• colour - color

• flavour - flavor

• favourite - favorite

• favour - favor

• behaviour - behavior

• honour - honor

Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

Example: We need to raise public awareness of the issue.

synonym: Consciousness(noun) - conscious(adj).

raise--> money--> prices, salaries, incomes, revenue

I didn't know - I knew - Did you know?

Example: There are several beehives in the apiary.

behave /bi-heiv/ vs beehive /bi-haiv/

1. the joint between the forearm and the upper arm.

   Example: She propped herself up on one elbow.

2. verb: push or strike (someone) with one's elbow.

   example: one player had elbowed another in the face.

3. verb: treat (a person or idea) dismissively.

   example: The issues which concerned them tended to be elbowed aside by men.

example: We planted apple trees in our orchard.

related word: greenhouse

Example: The ball bounced off the goalpost and into the net.

example: I am tanned because I spent the day at the beach.

brown skin / brown-skinned

You are --> you're

• Do you prefer coffee or tea? Why?

• Why do you dislike cats?

• What type of ________ do you like?

example: It is the outcome of the vote that counts.

synonyms: result, consequence, aftermath

Example: I think he is a little weary after his long journey.

synonym: tired, exhausted

head, wear

I hate dealing with the public and she loves interaction with people."

Tip:

Ask them: Do you like working in a team?

• Overview

This assessment requires students to create a (min 3) 4 - 5-minute presentation. The goal is to introduce themselves, discuss their job, describe their company's activities, and talk about their daily tasks and routine, and likes and dislikes. You should utilize the Present Simple tense extensively and incorporate adverbs of frequency and frequency expressions, as well as expressions of like and dislike, and vocabulary we have studied in the units.

Instructions

1. Introduction: Start by introducing yourself. Mention your name, your role at the company, and how long you have been working there.

2. Company Overview: Provide a brief description of the company you work for. Explain what the company does, its main products or services, and its target market.

3. Job Description: Describe your role in the company. Highlight your main responsibilities and daily tasks. Use specific examples to illustrate what you do on a typical workday.

4. Daily Routine: Talk about your daily routine at work and at home. Use adverbs of frequency (e.g., always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never) and frequency expressions (e.g., once a week, every day, twice a month) to give a clear picture of your regular activities.

5. Likes and Dislikes: Expressing likes, dislikes, preferences using the Present Simple. I like/love/hate + noun, I like/love/hate/dislike doing/to do.

   
   

• Structure

- Introduction: Name, job title, and how long.

- Company Description (2 minutes): Overview of the company and its functions.

- Job Description (1 minutes): Detailed description of your role and tasks.

- Daily Routine (1-2 minutes): Description of your typical day, incorporating frequency adverbs and expressions.

- Likes and Dislikes (1-2 min): Describing your preferences/hobbies, etc.

• Language Focus

- Use the Present Simple tense to describe facts, routines, likes/dislikes, and general truths.

- Integrate adverbs of frequency (e.g., "I usually start my day at 8 AM.") and frequency expressions (e.g., "I attend meetings twice a week.") to add detail and clarity.

• Tips

- Practice your presentation several times to ensure it fits within the time limit.

- Focus on clear pronunciation and steady pacing.

- Use visuals (slides or props) if they help to illustrate your points. Feel free to use any platform or presentation program.

This presentation will help assess your ability to use the Present Simple tense effectively and your skills in organizing and delivering a structured talk.

example: Charles whistled to get my attention.

whistle - castle -->/ wisl/ /kasl/

1. Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

   example: Aim the camcorder at some suitable object.

2. Have the intention of achieving.

   Example: The programme will aim at deepening understanding.

What's the aim of this project? --> purpose, the objective, the goal.

example: Anna loves to gossip.

I have some gossip! Do you want to know?

example: She used to keep a parrot in a cage.

synonym: parrakeet

How do you spell that?

Example: The faucet was dripping.

Example: I remember my carefree student days.

example: The place has a lively atmosphere.

Example: His family owns a car dealership.

He owns this restaurant = he is the owner

example: The rocket blew up shortly after lift-off.

• (noun -> /bou/) A curved weapon for shooting arrows: He drew his bow and fired.

• (verb -> /bau/) To bend the body forward as a gesture of respect: She bowed to the audience.

2. Box

• (noun) A container, usually with flat sides and a lid: She packed her things in a cardboard box.

• (verb) To fight with fists, especially as a sport: They trained together to box in the tournament.

3. Can

• (noun) A metal container for food or drink: He opened a can of soda.

• (verb) To be able to (expressing ability/possibility): She can speak three languages. Can you finish the report for tomorrow? Yes, I can/ No, I can't/cannot

4. Cast

• (verb) To throw something forcefully: He cast the fishing line into the river.

• (noun) The group of actors in a play or film: The movie had a great cast.

• (noun) The product that is placed around a person's leg or arm because they broke a bone, so they can immobilize the part of the body that way it can heal: He broke his leg and now he has a cast.

5. Cave

• (noun) A natural underground space in a hill or mountain: They explored a dark cave.

• (verb) To collapse or give in: Under pressure, he finally caved and accepted the deal.

• 1 caveman - 2 cavemen

6. Change

• (verb) To make or become different: She decided to change her hairstyle.

• (noun) Money returned after a purchase: He got $2 in change after buying coffee.

7. Check

• (verb) To examine or inspect: Please check your answers before submitting.

• (noun) A written order to pay money from a bank account: She wrote a check for the groceries.

• (noun) The total of money you have to pay at a restaurant, cafe, bar, etc. Normally when you receive a service or product. US: Check, UK: Bill. Can I have the check, please?, the check, please!

8. Chicken

• (noun) A common farm bird raised for meat or eggs: They had chicken for dinner.

• (slang, noun) A cowardly person: Don’t be a chicken—just try it!

9. Chip

• (noun) A thin slice of food, often fried: He ate a bag of potato chips. US: Potato chips -> Lays, Pringles, Kryspos, Fries/ French fries -> fried potatoes. UK: Chips=Fries=McDonalds, crisps-> Lays, Pringles, Kryspos

• (noun) A small piece broken off something: There’s a chip on the edge of that plate.

10. Ship

• (noun) A large boat used for travel or transport: The ship crossed the Atlantic.

• (verb) To send something by mail or transport: They ship furniture overseas. Shipping fee. Airplane shipping.

11. Clear

• (adjective) Easy to understand; not cloudy: The water in the lake was clear.

• (verb) To remove things to make space: She cleared the table after dinner.

example: Groups of people still dwell in these caves.

(noun-technical) a slight regular pause in the motion of a machine.

example: I've got better things to do that dwell on the past.

Example: My son is very ticklish.

laugh /laf/

1. Be in or move into a sloping position.

Example: He leaned back in his chair.

2. adjective/noun: (of a person or animal) Thin, especially healthily so; having no superfluous fat.

   Example: His lean, muscular body.

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1. (of an object or structure, typically a wooden one) Make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressured or weight is applied.

   Example: The stairs creaked as she went up them.

2. Show weakness or frailty under strain.

   Example: The system started to creak.

Noun

1. A harsh scraping or squeaking sound.

   Example: The creak of a floorboard broke the silence.

Example: They had stolen his grandfather's heritage.

Example: She was complaining about her nosy parents.

It's not your business, it's none of your business.

Example:

- I am sorry, I lost that wallet you gave me.

-Never mind, I can easily buy you another one.

Some synonyms: Don't worry, No problem, Forget it

Your work is very important.

You're working too hard today.

It's raining outside

The dog wagged its tail

They're working on a new project.

There is a lot of work to do.

Their work is always excellent.

1)Jorge is too young for school.

2)Your work is excellent.

3)You're working hard.

4)It's amazing how quickly technology is evolving, especially in areas like artificial intelligence and robotics.

5)The cat chased the toy across the room, never letting go of it with its tiny paws.

6)They're planning to launch a new product next month that could revolutionize the way we use smart devices.

7)There is a beautiful park near my house where families gather every weekend to enjoy nature and relax

A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal or, celebration.

Example: A chain of beacons carried the news.

example: She was sick, so I sent her some flowers to cheer her up.

Cheer you up - A beer can cheer my friends up in an instant.

The news will cheer the boss up.

Example: Keep turning the bolt clockwise.

Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

Example: Most people are aware of the dangers of sunbathing.

awareness--> noun--> consciencia

Spanish: consciente

Example: I am tanned because I spent the day at the beach.

sunbathe - sunbathing --> baño de sol, tomar sol

Spanish: bronceado

Example: When cutting roses, always use a sharp, clean pair of shears.

Example: These plants will thrive in the weather.

Example: The new law will outlaw smoking in public places.

Example: Grass is slang for marijuana. (pot/weed are also slang for marijuana)

Example: The tombstone didn't include a date of birth.

Example: Her sense of humour(UK)/humor (NAmE) was decidedly quirky.

Example: I find clowns terrifying.

Do you exercise every day?
Not really, just three times a week.
What are you doing today?
I’m lifting weights and doing some cardio.
That sounds intense!
It is, but I enjoy it.

2-Dialogue

Hi! What are you doing?
I’m watching a movie.
Do you watch a lot of movies?
Only on weekends.
What are you watching now?
A comedy. It’s really funny!

Example: If you need me, you just have to pick up the phone.

Example: She is watching TV. She is holding a remote control in her hands. She is relaxing in her living room.

Example: A Persian rug.

Example: A small brass casket containing 4 black opals.

2. British English: A small wooden box for cremated ashes.

   
   

3. North American English: a coffin.

Example: The bear showed its menacing claws.

Example: The star arrived in London with her unusual entourage of dancers and backing singers.