Ingles Pre-intermedie tell me more(nivel 3)

Ingles pre-intermadie 3 nivel

to appreciateapreciar; agradecer; ser consciente

beveragebebida

coffeecafé

cuptaza

deliciousrico; delicioso

disgustingrepugnante; asqueroso

egghuevo

friedfrito

honeymiel

hot chocolatechocolate caliente

hungryhambriento

maple syrupjarabe de arce

milkleche

orange juice zumo de naranja

refillel hecho de poder pedir más [bebida]; recambio

scrambledrevuelto [huevos]

soft-boiled pasado por agua [huevo]

tea té

pronunciación de la r

El ápice de la lengua se coloca tras los alveolos y vuelve a bajar para articular la vocal que sigue. Las cuerdas vocales vibran.

Right,fruit,orange,butter,sorry,morning

Pronunciación de la j

just

jam

orange

apologize

juiceice

El postdorso de la lengua se apoya en la parte posterior del paladar. El paladar blando está en posición baja. El aire pasa por la boca y la nariz. Las cuerdas vocales vibran.

hungry

to bring v.: traer; llevar

filling empaste

mango

pronunciación

teabag: bolsita de té

grape : uva

glass : vaso; cristal

completar

our coffee, sir.

But I

ordered

black coffee.

Oh! I'm so absent-minded this morning?

I'm sorry, I'll set the cream

over

here.

Could you

also

bring

more

butter?

of

course.

here

you are. Do you have everything you need

now

?

Can I have

another

piece of toast?

I'll bring it right

away

.

The

waiter

comes back to ask you if you

would

like anything else.

My tea's too

strong

.

This croissant is

stale

.

It's fresh from this

morning

.

I'll

bring

you another one.

stale adj.: rancio; seco; en mal estado

waiter : camarero


on second thought: pensándolo bien

Would you like an orange, a

pear

, a tangerine or an

apple

?

One of each!

No, on second thought, do you have fruit

salad

?

I'm sorry, I meant

fruit

juice.

Would you like

more

coffee or tea?

No,

thank

you.

I've had

enough

now.

to skip v.: saltar; omitir

bread : pan

breakfast : desayuno

I can skip lunch after a breakfast like this.

Breakfast is the best meal of the day!

The bread was so good, I could eat the crumbs!

That's what I call starting your day off right!

I can

skip

lunch after a

breakfast

like this.

Breakfast is the

best

meal of the day!

The

bread

was so good, I could eat the crumbs!

That's what I call

starting

your day

off

right!

Can I get you

more

pancakes, sir?

No, but I don't have

enough

syrup.

I'll

bring

you some more.

And could you bring the

check

at the same time?

Certainly.

enjoy

your breakfast.

Thank you. It's been

delicious

.

I just hope that I have enough

room

left in my stomach to finish it all.

instead adv.: en lugar de; en vez de

special [food]: especialidad [menú]

thought : idea

tiring adj.: cansado

mineral adj.: mineral

always : siempre

to cheat v.: hacer trampas; estafar; engañar

plain adj.: sencillo; simple

pancake : tortita

however: sin embargo

but conj.: pero

silly adj.: tonto; estúpido

healthy adj.: healthy adj.: saludable; sano

wide adj.: ancho; dilatado; extenso; grande

to fetch v.: coger; ir a buscar; traer

to come back v.: regresar; volver

to place v.: poner; colocar

to get v.: tener; obtener; coger; ir por; convertirse; buscar; percibir; recibir; plasmar

to set v.: ajustar; colocar; fijar; poner

slippery adj.: resbaladizo; escurridizo

splendid adj.: maravilloso; espléndido

pronunciar

But I didn't order coffee!

Is that my tea?

Where's the milk?

Thank you, but I don't need the cream.to keep v.: quedarse [guardar]; reservar; mantener; seguir; llevar al día

o keep v.: quedarse [guardar]; reservar; mantener; seguir; llevar al día

I just need the sugar, not the cream.

Could you also bring more butter?butter : mantequilla

Could I have some more jam, please?jam : mermelada

This honey jar is sticky!sticky adj.: pegajoso; difícil; húmedo

Waiter! This coffee's too weak!

My tea's too strong!

This croissant is stale!stale adj.: rancio; seco; en mal estado

Just give me some hot water and a teabag.teabag: bolsita de té

No, if I can have some hot water, it'll be fine.

I'd appreciate that.

that pron. : eso; aquello; ése; ésa; aquél; aquélla

to think so : creer que sí [expresión]

Yes, I think so.another adj.: otro [adjetivo]

Can I have another piece of toast?everything pron.: todo

Yes, everything's fine, thank you.

Make that two slices!slice : rebanada; trozo; loncha

trouble: problema; preocupación; dificultad; molestia

If it's not too much trouble.still adv.: todavía; sin embargo; a pesar de todo; aún

I'm still hungry. Do you have any hot or cold cereal?to give v.: dar; entregar

Oatmeal gives me energy!

I usually have oatmeal.

One of each! No, on second thought, do you have fruit salad?each pron.: cada uno; cada


I'll have an orange, please.

I'm sorry, I meant fruit juice.

to mean v.: querer decir; significar; tener la intención de

Mango juice? I'll try that.to try v.: intentar; probar

Do you have grape juice?grape : uva juice: zumo

No, thank you. I've had enough now.

Had:have

No, but I'd love to have a glass of cold milk.

I can skip lunch after a breakfast like this!

No, there's no need.

I apologize for all this mess! to apologize v.: disculparse

mess : confusión; desorden; lío

I'm leaving you all these breadcrumbs!

Sorry about all this mess!

Thank you. Same to you.same pron.: mismo; misma; mismos; mismas

That was a great breakfast!


Grape juice is the color of red wine.whole-wheat adj.: integral

Stale bread is the opposite of fresh bread.

Leccion a estudiar

Comparatives regulars.

He is putting lots of sugar in his coffee.

She is frying her eggs two at a time.

They are bringing the maple syrup with the pancakes.

he has trouble starting the day off right.she has trouble starting the day off rigthShe is having trouble starting the day off right.He leaves a big tip for the waitress.he leaving a big fot the waitressHe is leaving a big tip for the waitress.They talk business during breakfast.they talking business during brakfastThey are talking business during breakfast.

'd like to eat here.Would you like to order now?I'd like to order now.Would they like to make an apple pie?They'd like to make an apple pie.

alcohol

alcoholappetizeraperitivoto bookreservarto cancelcancelar; anularcoursecurso; plato [comida]to decidedecidirdishplato; discoto eat outcomer en un restaurante; comer fueraFrench friespatatas fritasmenucarta; menúto orderpedir; ordenar; organizarreservationreservarestaurantrestaurantestarterentrantetoday's specialplato del día; menú del díawaitercamarero

well-donebien hecho; muy hecho [cocción]wine listcarta de vinos

mayonnaise: mayonesa

cornflakes: copos de maíz

scallion : cebolleta

eggplant : berenjena

bilberry: arándano

cinnamon : canela

flounder: platija

dressing : venda; aliño [ensalada]

sauce : salsa

antique : antigüedad

furnace : caldera

armoire : armario

freezer: congelador

lampshade : pantalla [lámpara]

faultless adj.: correcto; perfecto

booked up adj.: completo [espectáculo]

couple: pareja

luck : suerte

enough adv.: bastante

pleasant adj.: agradable; simpático

assorted adj.: surtido; variado

to hate v.: odiar; aborrecer

a few adj.: unos; algunos; unos pocos

We called a few days ago to reserve a table.ago : hace [tiempo]

We reserved a table this morning.

Could we have a table, please?

Did we give your name, Pamela?

It should be under Stevenson.

Six altogether. altogether: totalmente; en total; en general; en conjunto

Six altogether.

There are six of us.

Us four, plus another couple is coming.another adj.: otro [adjetivo]

plus: más; además couple: pareja

Yes, that's really good luck!

All the other restaurants are full too!

But is it a table for six?

That's perfect. What a great view!

We would have liked to be near the fireplace! fireplace: chimenea


No, I'll keep mine, thank you. mine : mío; mía; míos; mías

scarf : pañuelo; bufanda

Can I also give you my scarf?

Yes, five martinis. Would you like one too, Brenda?

I think we'll all have some tomato juice.

We'll have three gin and tonics and three orange juices.

We haven't decided yet. What's today's special?

I think we'll have your shrimp cocktail as a starter.

I think we'll have your shrimp cocktail as a starter. shrimp: gamba

What's the soup of the day?

And what is the flounder served with? to serve v.: server

lobster: bogavante You wouldn't have lobster, would you?

Does the "Turkey in white sauce" take long to prepare? sauce : salsa

turkey : pavo

That's tempting. But I can't make up my mind. tempting adj.: tentador

to make up one's mind : decidirse

We can also choose "à la carte", can't we? to choose v.: elegir; escoger

Can I have French fries instead of spinach?

I love both.both:dos

I'd like to have a local dish.

Yes, I'll have the mixed vegetables. mixed adj.: mixto; mezclado; mitigado; variado

I'm not so hot on green beans or zucchini. zucchini: calabacín

Can I get that with boiled potatoes? boiled adj.: cocido; hervido

That's exactly what I had yesterday!

No, I'll have prime rib, with a baked potato. prime adj.: de primera; de muy buena calidad

rib : costilla; chuletón baked potato : patata asada al horno

You even have "exotic scampi", and trout!

You even have "exotic scampi", and trout! Trout:trucha

Oh, that'll be enough. Enough:bastante

Just a plain salad with oil and vinegar dressing. plain adj.: sencillo; simple dressing : venda; aliño [ensalada]

just adv.: justo; sólo; exactamente; simplemente; tanto... como

Is there any garlic in the avocado salad? anY:alaguns garlic: ajo

Rare, please. rare adj. : poco hecho [carne]

I like it medium rare. medium rare adj.: ni muy hecha ni poco hecha [carne]; en su punto [carne]

Could I have it well done, please?

We'll have two bottles of red Sancerre, please. bottle : botella

What do you suggest?

Could we try one of your house wines?

Yes, that's a good idea.

No, we'd prefer to have some Riesling.

We'll have that, yes, and then champagne with the dessert.

That's right. We need one more fork please. fork : tenedor right adj.: correcto; verdad [con to be]; vale; exacto

That's not what I ordered!

Thank you. It looks good! Look:mirar

Yes, could we please have some more bread?

Could I have some salt?

My meat isn't cooked enough!

I called to reserve for table for four

Fortunalety we’ve just had a last minute cancellation

We would like to be near the windows


We would like to be near the windowsto bother v.: molestar; tomarse la molestia de

i don’t think we’ll brother witch concktails

Is there anything on tonight's menu you would recommend?

Today's special is the Chef's Salad with French dressing.

Brussels sprouts or broccoli don't thrill me.

We would like our steak very well done

Two bottles of the house red, please.

to fall v.: caer

lesson perfec condicional

you'd have enjoyed

we'd have ordered

she'd have waited

salted fish (to salt) fish

verbo to be

Does he have a fork and a knife?

Do the children have smaller portions?Do they have good desserts here?

He didn't have the flounder with mixed vegetables yesterday.

We both have got spicy entrees.

She has got two icecubes in her martini.

I haven't got enough salt on my French fries.

Preterito

Did she eat an appetizer? (yes)

Yes, she ate an appetizer.

Did they enjoy the banana delight. (no)

No, they didn't enjoy the banana delight.

Did he pay with cash? (no)

No, he didn't pay with cash.

She also ordered her steak well-done.

She ordered her steak well-done as well.

They, too, have been to a three-star restaurant.

They have been to a three-star restaurant as well.

We'd like some cream and also some sugar.

We'd like some cream and some sugar as well.

What is meant by 'irreproachable'?

It is extremely bad.

It is not bad.

It is without fault.

It is made with fish.

to laugh v.: reír

What is it difficult for the bellboy to do?

Bring the food and not fall over

All over the world

What is meant by 'dressed to a T'?

Dressed very well

untrue adj.: incierto; falso

hich of these statements is untrue?

checkcheque; cuenta [restaurante]; resguardodessertpostredinnercenadrinkbebida; copa [tomar]grilledasadoguestinvitado; clienteto hesitatevacilar; dudarice creamheladolunchtimehora de comer [mediodía]; hora del almuerzo [mediodía]main coursesegundo plato; plato principalpastrypastel; masato preferpreferirrarepoco hecho [carne]to reservereservarsalad dressingsalsa para ensaladasoft-drinkrefrescoto suggestsugerir; proponer; aconsejar; indicar

to hesitate v.: vacilar; dudar

salad dressing : salsa para ensalada

to taste v.: probar; saber [sabor]

A course of fruit ,pastry or ice cream served at the end meal

Dessert

A waiter ice desert

sherbet: sorbete

flowers that grow on tres in spring .Blossom blossom : flor

flavor : sabor

warm adj.: cálido; caliente; templado

strange: raro

glad adj.: feliz; contento; encantado; alegre

empty adj.: vacío

warm adj.: cálido; caliente; templado

I’ll bring the cheese tray

glad adj.: feliz; contento; encantado; alegre

could we also have the check?

We had a very good meal,you thank

To taste v.: probar; saber [sabor]

I’ve never tasted anyting as good as this!

What flawors of ice cream do you have

Order me an extra chocolate mousse, if you don't want anything

I don't think I've ever tasted anything as good as this

shame : vergüenza; pena

what a wonderful and very reasonably priced meal

to charcoal-broil v.: asar a la parrilla con carbón de madera

to thicken v.: espesar

to sweeten v.: endulzar; azucarar

participio pasado como adjetivo

ome-bake) apple piehome-baked apple pie(to roast) marshmallowsroasted marshmallows

pronombres posesivos

no entender

nocion estudiada

also -as well-to

He also wants the house specialty.

Las preposiciones al final de lafrase

Who are they making a meringue pie for?I'm talking about great food!who are you talking about great foodWhat are you talking about?Soporte pedagogic

Have you finished? to finish v.: terminar

I can't finish this. It's too spicy for me.

to care v.: importar; gustar [en condicional]

What do you have?

I'll bring the cheese tray.

No, I won't have any after all.

We have some delicious chocolate cake, pastries, pear or plum tarts, ice cream an

dsherbet, or the house specialty: "Banana Delight".Inactivo

Do you have fruit salad?

anything pron.: cualquier cosa; algo; nada

Would you care for anything else?

to care v.: importar; gustar [en condicional]

Would you like some coffee?

Four coffees with cream and two black coffees please.

Here's the check. We hope you enjoyed your dinner.

Could we have three separate checks, please?

dictado

What wine would you like with your meal?


You should try a Bordeaux.

We'll have two bottles of that, and champagne with the dessert.

Are you celebrating a birthday?

No, we just like to eat well.indeed: en efecto; realmente

noisy adj.: ruidoso

meal : comida [plato]

choice : elección; alternativa; opción

must auxiliary v. (modal aux.): tener que; debe

lesson

This hotel employee looks very smart in his outfit. The hotel where he works mustsurely have several stars. But the employees' elegance isn't everything. Indeed,everything must be perfect in a hotel: the organization, the service and eventhe smile. smile : sonrisa

It's surprising to see the number of people who, satisfied with a place,come back to it every year.

Take, for example, a simple breakfast. It seems very ordinary to order a fullbreakfast and to ask for it to be served to you in bed.

Take, for example, a simple breakfast. It seems very ordinary to order a fullbreakfast and to ask for it to be served to you in bed.

But it's not as easy for the waiter to bring it to you and not stumble on thestairs. Careful you don't spill anything! Sitting in her bed, waiting patiently forher coffee, the guest obviously has no idea of all this.

to be careful : tener cuidado

Whatever the time and whatever the event, the waiter must always listenand be at the beck and call of the guest.

The noisiest place in a hotel and where people are the busiest, is probablythe kitchen. The hotel manager is found there more often than in his office.

The noisiest place in a hotel and where people are the busiest, is probably thekitchen. The hotel manager is found there more often than in his office.

Managing staff is always difficult, especially when it's a team of chefs whowant, at all costs, to serve the head chef's dish with a bilberry sauce, when asimple orange sauce, ten times less costly, would be perfectly adequate!

They cut, grate, sprinkle, peel, scale fish... What talent! It's a true culinaryart. The meal is a significant element among those services provided in a hoteland the food must be irreproachable. Obviously, the produce must be fresh andthat requires working with a reliable supplier.

The fruits and vegetables are imported from the four corners of the globeand it's necessary to have complete confidence in the company in charge ofdelivering the goods. It's impossible to plan for two hundred dinners without beingcertain of getting fresh produce of an excellent quality in time and on time.The choice of the supplier depends on the best quality-price ratio and thedelivery time. It's not uncommon to call upon the services of severalprofessionals at the same time.The choice of the supplier depends on the best quality-price ratio and thedelivery time.

It's not uncommon to call upon the services of severalprofessionals at the same time.the restaurant opens its doors at the beginning of the evening and it's notunusual to see customers come in who aren't staying in the hotel. All thewaiters and waitresses are dressed to a T: shoes well polished, hair wellgroomed, ties well done up, skirts well ironed...

As usual for the service sector, a restaurant's success dependsenormously on its reputation. The service must be impeccable. When you havea job in the service sector, never forget that the customer is always right! And ifthey do happen to be wrong, keep it to yourself!

Where in the hotel did the video begin?

In the lobby

Where is the woman having breakfast?

In bed

owner: dueño; propietario

to be at sb's beck and call : estar siempre a la entera disposición de alguien

Who must always be at the beck and call of guests?

What is the busiest and noisiest place in a hotel?

The chicken

What sauce is ten times less costly than bilberry sauce?to guarantee v.: garantizar

What do you need to always guarantee the delivery of fresh produce?

reliable adj.: digno de confianza; fiable

A reliable supplier

What must be received on time to prepare for 200 guests?

Fress produce

What must be impeccable in the restaurant?

Service

When you have a post in the service sector, what must you always remember?

Customer-cliente

The customer is always right.

Jazz is perhaps the United States' most celebrated contribution to music.Each year, the world's finest jazz musicians, such as Wynton Marsalis, can be found at the New Orleans Jazz Festival. The ten-day-long festival, which takes place in May, is internationally renowned, and represents a yearly return to the birthplace ofjazz. Legend has it that in 1891, Buddy Bolden, a barber from New Orleans, Louisiana, played the first notes of jazz on his trumpet while at work. He had unwittingly created a whole new kind of music. Combining early blues, gospel and tribal drums, African Americans made jazz their own. In the 1920s, Louis Armstrong took jazzto new heights with 'Dixieland,' one of the many branches ofjazz. Many people, however, consider Miles Davis' 'Kind of Blue,' released in 1960, to be the finest Jazz album of all time. Jazz musicians today continue to entertain and amaze audiences across the world with a genre of music that will never forget its

roots.

Windows shooping

El ápice de la lengua se coloca detrás de los alveolos superiores. Se oye pasar el aire entre el predorso de la lengua y el paladar. Se adelantan los labios. Las cuerdas vocales no vibran.

shoe

shoehorn

shouldn't

short

El ápice de la lengua se apoya fuertemente en los alveolos superiores, luego se desliza hacia atrás. Se oye entonces pasar el aire entre el predorso de la lengua y el paladar. Se adelantan los labios. Las cuerdas vocales no vibran.

which

cheaper cheap adj.: barato; económico; gama baja; de mala calidad

change

French

then adv.: entonces; luego; después

El postdorso de la lengua toca la parte posterior del paladar, luego se retira de un solo golpe, produciendo así un soplido. Se adelantan los labios. Las cuerdas vocales no vibran.

coat

like

skirts

broke to brok:romperse,estropearse

color

corduroy

El ápice de la lengua se aproxima a los incisivos inferiores. Se oye pasar el aire entre el mediodorso de la lengua y los dientes superiores. Los labios están o bien estirados, o bien neutros. Las cuerdas vocales no vibran.

some

expensive

sleeves

stop

pants

The

friend

you are visiting wants to go

downtown

and asks you:

Are you coming?

Let me get my

coat

.

Hurry!

We'll take the number 23

bus

.

Here's one coming.

Good.

Get your

change

ready.

Do you know

where

we get

off

?

at

the next stop.

There's a nice mall

near

the movies.

Yes, we can go

there

.

This

store

looks nice!

They have nice

shoes

1

.

Do you want to try a

pair

?

I don't know my

shoe

size.

Is this a

size

5?

No, it's a size 6.

You have big

feet

!

Once

the

weekend arrives, I like to go

downtown

.

I like to go to the

market

in the Village.

prices

are a bargain and you can find real

0

4

3

2

5

5

0

1

2

treasures

.

I prefer

antique

shops to superstores.

dealer: vendedor; comerciante; corredor [bolsa]

prepare:preparar

operation : operación; funcionamiento; maniobra

successful adj.: que tiene éxito; exitoso

how adv.: cómo; qué; como

real adj.: verdadero; original

try v.: intentar; probar

everything pron.: todo

to instruct v.: instruir; encargar

covering : cubierta; tapa; capa

bed : cama

sinónimos

ready adj.: listo to prepare v.: preparer

broke: arruinado; sin blanca penniless adj.: sin un céntimo

close adj.: cercano; detallado; directo

antonimo

expensive adj.: caro cheap adj.: barato; económico; gama baja; de mala calidad

tight adj.: ajustado; apretado; estrecho loose adj.: flojo; suelto

inside prep.: dentro; (por) dentro

outside : fuera; exterior

let me get my coat

I don't need anything.:no necesito nada

6

4

But I'm broke!:estoy arruinadoto guess v.: adivinar; suponer

I guess I can afford that!to afford v.: permitirse [económicamente]; ofrecer

Well, O.K. then. then adv.: entonces; luego; después

Actually, I need a new pair of pants. actually: en realidad; verdaderamente; incluso

Here it comes.

The next one is in an hour!

We can walk! Walk:caminar,andarhere : aquí right adv.: justo; correctamente; inmediatamente

I have some right here.

How much?

Yes, near the movie theater.

At the next stop.

Are there any clothing stores?

That sounds good! to sound v.: parecer; sonar; tocar; pronunciar

I don't really need shoes.really adv.: verdaderamente; de verdad; realmente

It's expensive! Expensive:caro

We can go in if you want.

Do you want to try them on? Try:probarse

They're on sale. Sale:rebajas

I don't know if they have my shoe size.

I shouldn't, but I will anyway! anyway: de cualquier manera; de todas forma

They're too tight. Tight:ajutado

Could I try on the right shoe?

I prefer the other pair.

Aren't they too small for me?

I don't like the color.

We don't have to like the same things! Same:mismo thing : cosa

Don't be so sensitive!

No, I wear a size 8.

A 5 is a French 38, isn't it?

I don't know my American size.

Don't forget the shoe polish! to forget v.: olvidar

And I'll take these.

Broke means you've got no money at all.

When clothes are too tight you need a larger sizeto mean v.: querer decir; significar; tener la intención de

verbo mas oración en infinitivo


Estudiar adverbios calificativos,demostrativos,frecuencia

Formación de palabras compuestas

center for shoppingshopp-centershopping mall

verbo mas oracion en infinitive

The saleswoman instructed me to pay by credit card.

The saleswoman instructed me, 'Please pay bycredit card'.

My sister told me not to shop on the weekends.

My sister told me, 'Don't shop on the weekends'.

My sister told me not to shop on the weekends.

The sales manager ordered the sales clerk to greet every customer.

The sales manager ordered the sales clerk, 'Greetevery customer'.

The security guard ordered Max, 'Show me theinside of your shopping bag'.

The security guard ordered Max to show him the inside of his shopping bag.

The old lady instructed her to buy only those things that she can afford.

The old lady instructed her, 'Buy only those thingsthat you can afford'.

They urged the passers-by , 'Buy three pairs andget one free!'

They urged the passers-by to buy three pairs and get one free.

Dictado

Come on! Let's go shopping!

I don't need anything.

Neither do I especially. neither: tampoco

We can just have a look around, do a little window-shopping.

Next, you go into a clothing store. "What do you want to see?"

Skirts

blouseblusacasualcasual; informalclothesropato fitcaber; sentar bien a; corresponder; unir; incluirfitting roomprobadorjacketchaqueta; cazadorajeanspantalones vaqueros; vaqueroon salede rebajas; rebajadosoutlet [shop]tienda; punto de ventapantspantalones; calzoncillos; bragasto put backvolver a poner; aplazar

salespersonvendedor; comercialshirtcamisaskirtfaldastoretienda; tienda de comestiblesto suitir; convenir; quedar biensweaterjerseyto take offquitar; despegar; irse; retirarto try onprobarseunderwearropa interior

dealer:vendedor clerk:empelado boos:jefe, patrón

usually:normalmente,por lo general

pump:zapato bajo

slipper:zapatilla,chancla

alrady:ya

neck.cuello

often:a menudo

again:de nuevo ,otra vez

snaker:zapatillas de deporte

waist:cintura

ankle:tobillo

heel:tacon,tobillo

penniles:sin un céntimo

richness: riqueza advert (U.K.): anuncio; publicidad sample : muestra; prueba

tissue : tejido; tela

cute adj.: mono; bonito

scant adj.: escaso

plump adj.: regordete

muscle : músculo

to notice v.: darse cuenta de

nerve [anatomy]: nervio

ankle : tobillo

rib : costilla; chuletón quote [trade]: presupuesto to forgo v.: renunciar a

repayment : plazo [pago]; cuota

stock: surtido; reserva; almacén

goods : mercancías; artículos; bienes

slip : tira de papel; cupón; resguardo

to fund v.: financiar sinus : seno [cavidad]

to laugh v.: reír

leg: pierna

joint : articulación; junta

to tickle v.: hacer cosquillas; hormiguear

unlike prep.: a diferencia de

tight adj.: ajustado; apretado; estrecho

casual : casual; informal

broke: arruinado; sin blanca

tight adj.: ajustado; apretado; estrecho

loose adj.: flojo; suelto

shade : tono; pantalla; sombra

looking glass : espejo

slacks : pantalón de vestir

Do you have any corduroy pants?

Can I try on three pairs?

They don't fit.:no encajan

They're all right. all right adj.: bien; adecuado

all right adj.: bien; adecuado

Do you have them in light blue?

Navy blue sounds nice. navy blue: azul marino

Can I see the gray?

No, I haven't got time. No ,no tengo tiempo.

What are the sizes?

What size do I need?

They should be O.K. with a belt. Belt:cinturon

Even with suspenders? even adv.: incluso; aún suspenders : tirantes

it doesn't matter: no importa; da igual

Oh, it doesn't matter, thank you.

I haven't got any money anyway. Anyway:de cualquier manera

Do you have any socks? Socks:calcetines

All right, but it’s my treat! treat : capricho; regalo; ronda [pagar]

No way! I'm on a diet!

to find v.: encontrar; alcanzar

him: lo; le; él [pronombre complemento]

salesperson find a and ask him how much this costs

The fitting room's over there if you would like to try them on.

Short-sleeved shirts make me feel like a little boy.

I'm afraid we don't have that sweater left in large.to be afraid : temer; tener miedo; estar asustado; sentir [disculpa]


to afford v.: permitirse [económicamente]; ofrecer


it doesn?t matter I can’t afftord it anyway

I really don't think yellow pants suit you.

to lose one's temper : enfadarse; perder los estribos

estudiar verbos mas oración en infinitivo

The manager told me, 'Don't miss the summersavings sale'.

The manager told me not to miss the summer savings sale.

'No smoking', the signs says.

The sign says not to smoke.

The boss ordered me, 'Help the customer choosea pair of pants'.

The boss ordered me to help the customer choose a pair of pants.

I guess I can afford that!

Guess:admirar

What kind of pants? Kind:tipo

Dictado

Can I help you?

Do you have any corduroy pants?

Yes, certainly. The fitting room's over there.

Can I try four pairs on?

No, only two.

I want to look at some shirts, but I don't like short sleeves.

Which colors?

Navy blue, gray, red and black.

There are three sizes. Large, medium and small.

What size do you think I need?

I think you're too tall for a medium.

Do you have any belts or suspenders?

Everything we have is here.

They carry them in the store next door.

Oh, it doesn't matter, I haven't got any money anyway

Comprension lectora

Once the weekend arrives, we're in less of a hurry. There are, however, thingsto do, since we can at last make the most of the town and its shops. Let'sbuy some flowers to brighten up the house. It's quite an art finding a bunch thatwon't wilt the next day.

You must know how to choose quality products. Even though the prices insuperstores are generally lower than at the market,

you sometimes lose out onquality. This explains why people are happy to find top-quality, traditional goodsat the market, and at affordable prices.

now you have to start bargaining. The market trader will pretend to beshocked. Keep smiling, it's all part of the game. But don't give in!

In an antique shop, the rules of the game are similar to those at themarket. The dealer wants to sell his goods at their best price, and the customerwould like to save money.

The market, however, is more welcoming and friendly because the productsare cheaper than at the antique dealer's. Antique dealers aren't recommended topeople who don't want to spend too much!

you can find some real treasures in a bric-à-brac shop. But you have to learn tospeak another language. When an armchair's fabric is 'faded', one says it'sgot 'style', and 'this piece of furniture is old' translates into 'this item has gotcharacter' . . .

to be careful : tener cuidado to believe v.: creer; pensar

Careful you don't believe the seller when he says that a table withwoodworm is a bargain because the holes make it lighter! A lie detector is amust!We go to the supermarket every week, or perhaps even every day. Superstoresalways cause controversy

because they benefit from reduced prices by buyingtheir products in bulk. Small shopkeepers don't have these advantages. So theyoffer a different service: they know the names of their regular customersand they leave them plenty of time to choose.Supermarkets do, however, have other strong points. There's no problemparking, every week there are special offers and the shelves are always wellstocked. Quick! To the checkout! The bar code readers display and add up theprice of each item faster than a checkout girl with four hands!

This customer is in such a hurry to put his purchases into the bags that heeven puts his baby on the conveyor belt. Everybody knows that a child ispriceless!

What can you buy to brighten up the house?

to brighten up v.: animar; despejar

It's quite an art finding... quite adv.: bastante; completamente

to find v.: encontrar; alcanzar

a bunch of flowers that won't wilt the next day.

Prices may be lower in superstores but what can you lose out on?

Quality

What does the market trader do when you start to bargain? to bargain v.: regatear

He pretends to be shocked.

Shocked:comerciante

Unlike the antique dealer's, the market can be described as...unlike prep.: a diferencia de

welcoming and friendly.

What can you find in a bric-à-brac shop? second-hand adj.: de segunda mano

When you visit a bric-à-brac shop, what item is essential?

lie detector: detector de mentiras

What shop do we visit every week, or even every day? even adv.: incluso; aún

You are sitting in an outdoor café, when you suddenly hear: "Help!"

Iwhat is going

Vocabulario autdoor:afuera

Suddenly:de repente

A car went off the road!

Is anyone badly hurt?

The driver is injured.

Where is he hurt?Neck:cuelloIt's his neck.

Was anyone else in the car?

anyone pron.: cualquiera; cualesquiera; alguien; nadie; todo el mundo; quien sea

alone: solo; solamente

Was anyone else in the car?

We're taking him to the hospital.

Inactivo

Will he be all right?

ccidentaccidenteambulanceambulanciato bleedsangrarbrokenroto; averiadocutcorte [herida]; trozo [carne]disinfectantdesinfectantedizzy spellmareoemergencyemergencia; urgencia; servicio de urgenciasto faintdesmayarseto healcurar; cicatrizarsehospitalhospitalto hurtdoler; heririnjectioninyeccióninjuredheridooperationoperación; funcionamiento; maniobrapain relievercalmanteto restdescansarto spraintorcerse el tobillostitchpunto de suturasurgeon

cirujanowoundherida

The cut has been bleeding for two hours now.They have been studying to be doctors for five years.he doctor said it wasn't a bad cut.

If he hadn't crossed the road, the bus wouldn't have hit him.To disinfect a cut means to clean it.A stitch in time saves nine!

Car for carryng sick people

sick adj.: enfermo

building where doctors and nurses work

hospital

to destroy germen in a cut or wound by cleaning

to disinfect v.: desinfectar

heavy cloth used as a bed covering

blanket : manta

a loop of thear around a wount to keep it closed

stitch : punto de sutura

An instrument for cutting

knife : cuchillo

To be painful

to hurt v.: doler; herir

to be calm,at ease

relaxed adj.: tranquilo; informal

sharp adj.: agudo; afilado

slight adj.: ligero; pequeño; delgado

serious adj.: serio; grave

dangerous adj.: peligroso; imprudente

sick adj.: enfermo

complete adj.: entero; completo

outdoor adj.: al aire libre; descubierto

oh my god,there been a terrible accident

a couple of: un par de

to feel v.: sentir; opinar; sentirse; tener la impresión

a couple of: un par de

outdoor adj.: al aire libre; descubierto


worse adj.: peor

to tell v.: decir; contar; informar; determinar; anunciar

estudiar presente continuo

e (to take)

he has been taking

they (to hurt)

they have been hurting

it (to grow)

it has been growing

we (to rest)

we have been resting

she (to bleed)

she has been bleeding

John (to wait)

John has been waiting

Present perfec continuos

It hasn't been bleeding since the operation.

My tooth hasn't been aching since I took the pain reliever.

He hasn't been playing football since the accident.

Corcondacia de los tiempos

The doctor said 'The mentally ill can receivetreatment there'.

he doctor said the mentally ill could receive treatment there. treatment : tratamiento

He warned 'Stitches can be ugly'. He warned stitches could be ugly. to warn v.: advertir; avisar; prevenir stitch : punto de sutura

They promised 'We can finish the operation in anhour'.

They promised they could finish the operation in an hour. to promise v.: prometer; asegurar

Oraciones subordinadas con that

'It could be serious', warned the paramedic.

The paramedic warned that it could be serious.

'You definitely have tonsillitis', he determined. tonsillitis : amigdalitis

He determined that I definitely had tonsillitis.

'She needs a shot', the paramedic shouted.

The paramedic shouted that she needed a shot. to shout v.: gritar

Dictado

What's wrong? Is there a problem? what's wrong: qué sucede; qué problema hay

I've cut my finger!

Is it a bad cut?

I hope not. I don't want to have to go to the hospital.

Call an ambulance, quick! Someone's fainted! to faint v.: desmayarse

How did it happen?

I don't know. Maybe she's pregnant. pregnant adj.: embarazada

Here, use our phone.

Why are you holding your arm?

Because it hurts badly.

It doesn't look too serious. You'll probably only need stitches.

Did anyone see the accident?

I only heard it.

There was a really loud crash!

We'll take you to the hospital.

You'll feel much better after a checkup and a good night's sleep. to feel v.: sentir; opinar; sentirse; tener la impresión Don't worry, you'll be all right.

It was quite a severe shock you had, you know! quite adv.: bastante; completamente

complecion video

in your opinion, where are these people going? To a masked ball? No, they're going to work in a hospital. No one likes to go there, but sometimes it'snecessary, if you want medical treatment.

Fortunately the nurses are kind and the doctors win your trust. Sometimes,treatment can be given on the scene of the accident.

This boy will wear abandage to protect his knee. He might have to go to the radiologist or he couldsimply consult Superman, the man with X-ray vision!perhaps adv.: quizá; quizás

straightaway adv.: enseguida; inmediatamente

This syringe : jeringuilla man has to wear a knee brace to play tennis. A bandage supports thejoint to help it heal. If the pain continues, consult a doctor who'll give you aprescription or perhaps an injection to ease the pain straightaway. Cross yourfingers that the syringe won't be as big as this one!

toothache : dolor de muelas

filling: empaste

If you smoke a lot or if you drink too much, do some exercise to stay inshape! Whether you've got a toothache or not, don't forget to go to the dentist!He'll give you a filling if you've got a cavity.

Is everything blurred? Go to the eye specialist! And if you need correctivelenses, choose a pair of glasses at the optician's.since prep.: ya que; desde; desde que

Since its beginnings, medicine has made lots of progress. Today there are stillcertain traditional methods of treatment. Like acupuncture... or the virtues ofmedicinal plants.

quickly adv.: deprisa; rápidamente

But there are situations where you have to act quickly and resort to moderntechniques. For instance, a car accident can turn out to be serious and theemergency services have to be called out. The ambulance workers bring help andgive first aid.

They use flashing lights and sirens to get across town veryquickly.

Once at the emergency unit, everything is a question of time. The injured personmust be taken inside quickly so that the doctors can make a diagnosis, beforeintervening. If they decide to operate, the patient must be anesthetized and thedoctor must have his hands carefully washed to get rid of all bacteria.

Above all, the operating room must be sterilized to prevent any infections.After the operation, all the medical gloves are thrown away and the gowns arecleaned. The patient only has to wait, recuperate and above all try and eat thehospital food. The huge syringe is nothing compared to this last torture!rest assured: no se preocupe

Rest assured, everything's fine . . . Don't forget to thank your friends for theflowers and the fruit they've brought... During a stay in hospital, your family isalways with you. What joy to go home when you're better! All the more since thelady of the house is an excellent cook!

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Injuries

Hospital food

Health

The theater

What problem did the first two patients share? Share:compartir

They both played tennis.

They both had injuries.

They both need an injection.

They both had colds.

Who do we see at the start of the video?

Doctor

If doctors decide to operate, what is essential?

Hygieneoften adv.: a menudo

Which of the following statements is true? statement : afirmación; declaración; informe; exposición

In winter, we often have colds and headaches. headache : dolor de cabeza

cold : resfriado

What does the video suggest about hospital food?

It is not very good.

What are medical gloves and gowns? glove : guante

gown : vestido [traje]; bata; toga

Items of medical clothing

What is meant by 'to stay in shape'? in shape: en forma

Stay healthy healthy adj.: saludable; sano

What happens to medical gloves after an operation?

again adv.: de nuevo; otra vez

to happen v.: ocurrir; pasar [suceder

They are not used again.

Unidad a doctor

You are not feeling well, and decide to go and see a doctor.Inactivo

What kind of doctor should I see?

You are now in the waiting room. What do you see?

Lots of people waiting.

The doctor will see you now. Could you come this way, please?

Inactivo

That was fast!

Unidad the doctor

antibioticantibióticoappendicitisapendicitisappointmentcita; entrevistaaspirin

aspirinato coughtosercrampcalambre; retortijónto curecurar; remediardiseaseenfermedaddoctormédico; doctordrugstoretienda que vende medicamentos, cosméticos, periódicos, etc.to examineexaminar; investigar; reconocerfeverfiebreto get sickponerse enfermo; ponerse maloillnessenfermedadinfectioninfecciónmedicinemedicina [medicamento]nurseenfermera; niñerapregnantembarazadaprescriptionreceta médica

symptomsíntomatabletcomprimidovirusvirus

quick adv.: rápido; deprisa

pronunciar

La lengua se estira hacia la parte posterior del paladar blando. Los labios están redondeados y estirados hacia adelante.

too

two

usually

move to move v.: mover; avanzar; trasladar

do


wrong wrong adj.: malo; falso; equivocado

something something pron.: algo

long

trying

coming

l postdorso de la lengua roza la parte posterior del paladar, en posición alta, después se retira de un solo golpe, produciendo así un soplido. Los labios se adelantan. Las cuerdas vocales vibran.

Going

again adv.: de nuevo; otra vez get forget great

El postdorso de la lengua se sitúa en la parte posterior del paladar blando. La boca está abierta. Los labios están estirados. Un poco de aire pasa por la boca y por la nariz.

bad

antibiotics

pill : píldora; comprimido throat : garganta

cough: tos to tickle v.: hacer cosquillas; hormiguear mouth : boca

warm adj.: cálido; caliente; templado sick adj.: enfermo

fever: fiebre

Can you take off your shirt, please?

But it's cold in here!

No, it's quite warm ! You must have a fever .

Are you on vacation here?

Yes! And I'm always sick on vacation!

ve you eaten anything unusual ?

I did eat some funny tasting cheesecake.

It's probably food poisoning .

It's not dangerous if you take this, and drink a lot of water.

well adj.: bien; bastante tonsillitis : amigdalitis

The doctor will see you now.

I haven't been feeling well .

Yes, your eyes are red .

I'll take a look at your throat.

Keep your mouth open !

You have tonsillitis

syrup : jarabe; almíbar

Here's your prescription .

Are they tablets ?

I'd rather have syrup .

There's a pharmacist on your left as you go out.

I hate taking pills !

It's the only way to get better

Rather have:no tienen

already : ya usually adv.: normalmente; por lo general at least : por lo menos

ake sure you take all your pills!

Yes, I usually forget them after a day or two!

And don't forget to rest for at least three days.

Thanks, doctor. I'm feeling much better already .

You're welcome.

at least : por lo menos usually adv.: normalmente; por lo general after prep.: después de

faint.desmayarse

edge: borde; orilla; margen


treatment : tratamiento

motorbike : moto

to sit v.: estar sentado; sentarse, dirty adj.: sucio

truly:verdaderamente

ill:enfermo

neglected:descuidado

suddenly

complain:qujarsecareless adj.: descuidado; torpe; despreocupado

to complain v.: quejarse; hacer una reclamación; presentar una demanda

destroy:destruir

assistancemedicine: medicina [medicamento] assistance : asistencia; ayuda

ages : muchísimo tiempo; una eternidad

its : su [de ello]; sus

to repair v.: remendar; arreglar; reparar

to send v.: enviar; mandar

finger: dedo

physician : médico

cut pain : dolor assistance : asistencia; ayuda

wound

help

assistance

doctor

physician

checkup

examination

pile

stack

ache

pain

shock

trauma

Can I get an appointment quickly?

Do you know a good doctor?

What kind of doctor should I see? kind : tipo; clase; género

A pile of magazines.

Lots of people waiting. Wait:esperar

Posters saying that smoking is bad for you.

Yes, I'm coming.

That was fast!

Should I bring my things? thing : cosa

I haven't been feeling well for two days.

It hurts when you do that. to hurt v.: doler; herir when conj.: cuándo; cuando

to tickle v.: hacer cosquillas; hormiguear a bit : un poco

It must be very red. must auxiliary v. (modal aux.): tener que; deber

to suppose so : creer que sí

Yes, of course.

But it's cold in here!

Yes! And I always get sick on vacation!

I was afraid of that. to be afraid : temer; tener miedo; estar asustado; sentir [disculpa]

Will it take me long to recover? Recover:recuperar

Yes, very painful ones. one pron.: el [con the]; la; uno; una; alguien; el que; la que

painful adj.: doloroso

No, not really.oyster : ostra

I had a dozen oysters yesterday.

I did eat some funny-tasting cheesecake. funny-tasting adj.: de sabor raro

Nothing that I can remember.

Will I need a shot? shot : inyección; disparo

I won't have to have X-rays, will I?

I won't :no lo hare

Is it for antibiotics?

Is it for tablets?

Where can I get it filled?. to fill v.: rellenar; llenar de; ocupar; cubrir; entregar; cumplimentar

Great! I'll go there immediately.

Doctor knows best!

I'll try. I usually forget about them after a day or two!

Forget:olvidar

I hate taking pills! to hate v.: odiar; aborrecer

But I can't rest. I'm on vacation!

I wanted to do some sightseeing!. sightseeing : excursión; turismo

to want v.: querer

Thanks, doctor. I'm feeling much better already!

Fell:opinar already:ya

Prinunciar

Cornflakes are very difficult to eat when you have tonsillitis.

Food poisoning is caused by eating bad food.

A dentist looks after your teeth.

School yards don't have waiting rooms.

Estudiar pasado perfecto y condicional compuesto

Infinitivo simple pretérito,preterite continuos.

They've been visiting the same doctor for about ten years.

She has been recommending vitamin C since the new findings.

I've been taking aspirin since I got a fever.

They said the cold season began in October.Tim said the operation was painful.

The nurse said my throat was swollen.

Corcondcia de los tiempos

I said this infection would spread.We said that this massage would tickle.

She said the acupuncture would cure her.

'Take two tablets before meals' ordered thedoctor.

The doctor ordered that I take two tablets before meals.

I reminded him, 'Your illness is contagious'

I reminded him that his illness was contagious.

'The X-rays aren't dangerous', the nurse insisted

The nurse insisted that the X-rays weren't dangerous.

Mom said that you could fill prescriptions at the pharmacy.

Dad said that drugstores could do it too.

My sister said that a drugstore was the same thing as a pharmacy.

Kind of seguido de sustantivo

What kind of ward is that?

What kind of surgeon is he?to suppose so : creer que sí

If you call this being on vacation!

Dictado

So what can I do for you?

I haven't been feeling well for a couple of days.

Your eyes are red and you have a fever.

I know and I've got a horrible stomach ache and a bad cough.

You have tonsillitis. Just rest for three days and you'll be fine.

I'm already feeling much better.attached adj.: adjunto; contiguo; encariñado

to dispatch v.: enviar; despachar

enclosed adj.: adjunto

to postmark v.: estampar el matasello

printout : impresión

envelope: sobre

telegram : telegrama

template : modelo

address : dirección

airmail: correo aéreo

message : mensaje; recado

to catalog v.: catalogar

courier: mensajero

courier: mensajero

sit

stand

stick

detach

seal

open

finish

begin

mix up

distinguish

send

receive

Writing a letter!

Answering last year's mail...

Yes, but I don't have enough stationery!

stationery stationery : artículos de papelería; papel y sobres de cartas

Yes, but I don't have enough stationery!

No, I always write the same old things. same adj.: mismo thing : cosa

I'm more of a phone person!

Sure, if you have some to spare. to spare v.: dedicar [tiempo]; disponer de; conceder; perdonar

No, my pen's out of ink anyway. anyway: de cualquier manera; de todas formas

Great! I never write straight anyway!

Is it airmail paper? airmail paper : papel para correo aéreo

often adv.: a menudo

I just write for Christmas and the New Year.

Not enough!

I get lots of them every day! every adj.: cada; todo lots of: mucho; un montón de

No, do you have any?

Yes, I have another big pack.another adj.: otro [adjetivo] pack: paquete

No, do you have any spare ones? spare adj.: libre; de repuesto; de reserva one pron.: el [con the]; la; uno; una; alguien; el que; la que


I'm afraid that won't do. to be afraid : temer; tener miedo; estar asustado; sentir [disculpa]

I'll have to buy some then.

No, I hope you have some!

I'll get some at the post office.

to have left v.: dejar; permitir; marcharse; tener libre

I should have a few left. envelope: sobre

This envelope won't stay closed!

To seal this envelope.

These self-adhesive stamps don't stick! self-adhesive adj.: autoadhesivo

to send back v.: devolver; reexpedir in case conj.: por si

Yes, in case it's sent back. to bother v.: molestar; tomarse la molestia de

No, I never bother!.wise: sabio; prudente; razonable

Well, I think it's wise!

Just one more left! to be left : quedar; dejar

Yes, I'm going to mail them now.

Just across the street.across:al otro lado

It's a package for my aunt in Italy. aunt : tía

It's an airmail letter for a friend in Japan. airmail: correo aéreo

My neighbor's mail. The mailman gets us mixed up! Neighbor:vecinounless: a menos que to switch around v.: intercambiar

Unless someone has switched them around!

It's easy to write long, interesting letters.

I've run out of ink. Have you got any?I hate writing on airmail paper; it's so thin.

thin adj.: fino; delgado so adv.: tan; tanto; así; de este modo

to believe v.: creer; pensar

the post office : Correos to run out of sth : quedarse sin algo can you believe it?

their addressesdon't puton the envelopeSome peopleSome people don't put their addresses on the envelope.

Arreglar este texto

I agreed (to go) to the post office on my lunch break. Iintended (to send) the package by economy class. Iconsented (to leave) the office earlier than usual. Isuggested (to purchase) some stamps for the office. My bosswanted me (to look for) some new stationery. He likes (towrite) on high-quality paper.

I agreed to go to the post office on my lunch break. I intended to sendthe package by economy class. I consented to leave the office earlier than usual. I suggested purchasing some stamps for the office. My boss wanted me to look for some new stationery. He likes writing on high-quality paper.

Trasformar las palabras

a regular stamp and a commemorative onea blue mailbox and a red one

an airmail package and a surface one

a formal letter and an informal one

a birthday card and an anniversary one

an express batch and a priority one

estudiar los niveles de calificacion?

Yes, the mailman is very efficient.

At the airport

[Mr. Askey arrives at the airport. He goes to the check-in desk where the flightattendant greets him.] Where are you flying to today, sir?

The four o'clock flight to Frankfurt, please.

Your ticket and passport, please. Is this one way or round trip?

It's a round-trip ticket.

Would you like an aisle seat or a window seat?

A window seat, please.

Could I have a window seat, please?

I'd like a window seat.

Seat 31C, is that O.K.? seat : asiento; silla; butaca

No, I thought I had a business-class ticket.

I'm afraid you don't, sir.

Is that in business class?

I thought I had a business-class ticket.

You have an economy-class ticket, sir.

It should say, 'business class.'

Are you sure?

But I must have a business-class seat. must auxiliary v. (modal aux.): tener que; deber

tell, you should change your seat to business class.

O.K., but the airline has to pay the extra cost.

I must have a window seat in business class.

Yes, I must have a seat in business class.

No problem, sir.

Is all this luggage yours?

In fact, that luggage is theirs.

This one's not mine, it's his.

No, those suitcases are hers. in fact: en realidad; de hecho

Do you have any luggage to check in?

There are two suitcases to check in.

I'd like to check in two bags, please.

No, I just have my carry-on bags.

______________________.K., Mr. Askey. You are departing New York at 4:00 p.m. on flight 918.

What time will I arrive?

Are there any stopovers?

How long is the flight?

___________

You will arrive in Frankfurt tomorrow morning at 5:30 local time.

Fine, and when does boarding begin?

O.K., which gate do I leave from?

What time does boarding begin?

Boarding begins at 3:15 at gate E43.

How do I get to gate E43?

Where is terminal E?

Is that easy to find?

Easy:sencillo

_________________________erminal E is after security. You should hurry, it's a long walk.

Thank you very much.

Great, thanks!

That's very kind of you. kind : tipo; clase; género

Response:Final call for all passengers for flight 918 to Frankfurt.

Sir, you forgot this bag, is it yours? to forget v.: olvidar

mine : mío; mía; míos; mías

sir, you forgot this bag, is it yours?

No, that isn't mine.

Yes, that's mine, I forgot it.

Oh yes, that's mine, thanks.

Yes, that's mine, I forgot it.

Have a good flight, sir.

aislepasillo; nave [arquitectura]

boardingembarque

business-classen clase business

callllamada

carry-onde mano

check-infacturación de equipaje; registro [hotel]

to departmarcharse; alejarse

economy-classen clase turista

flightvuelo

gatepuerta; entrada; verja

luggageequipaje

mistakeerror

passportpasaporte

round-tripde ida y vuelta

stopoverescala [parada]

suitcasemaleta

terminalterminal

ticketbillete; entrada

antonimos

one-way trip

round trip

business class

economy class

window seat

aisle seat

direct flight

stopover

pronunciar frases

I'm on the four o'clock flight to Frankfurt.

The four o'clock flight to Frankfurt, please.

This is a round-trip ticket.

I'm flying round trip.


A window seat, please.

I'd like a window seat.

Could I have a window seat, please?

I thought I had a business-class ticket.

Is that in business class?

No, I thought I had a business-class ticket.

It should say, 'business class.'

But I must have a business-class seat. seat : asiento; silla; butaca, must auxiliary v. (modal

aux.): tener que; deber

Are you sure?

Yes, it's mine.

The ticket's mine.

I'm sure it's mine.

I must have a window seat in business class.

O.K., but the airline has to pay the extra cost.

Yes, I must have a seat in business class.

No, those suitcases are hers.

This one's not mine, it's his.

In fact, that luggage is theirs.

There are two suitcases to check in.

No, I just have my carry-on bags. bag : bolso; bolsa; bolso de viaje

I'd like to check in two bags, please.

What time will I arrive?

How long is the flight?

Are there any stopovers?. stopover : escala [parada]

O.K., which gate do I leave from?

Fine, and when does boarding begin?

What time does boarding begin? boarding : embarque

How do I get to gate E43?

Where is terminal E?

Is that easy to find?find:encontrar

Thank you very much.

That's very kind of you.

Great,tahnk!

Yes, that's mine, I forgot it. to forget v.: olvidar


Oh yes, that's mine, thanks.

stopover : escala [parada]

You will arrive in Frankfurt tomorrow morning at 5:30 local time.

Inactivo

What time does boarding begin?

Terminal E is after security. You should hurry, it's a long walk.

Inactivo

That's very kind of you.

Final call for all passengers for flight 918 to Frankfurt.

Sir, you forgot this bag, is it yours?Inactivo


Have a good flight, sir.

Welcome to Bond Air. Please give me your ticket and passport

Formar la frase

I thought I had a business-class ticket to Frankfurt.

Are you flying one way or round trip ?

I forgot my suitcase at the check-in desk when I was in New York.

Crucigrama

passenger : pasajero

airplane: avión

minute : minuto

to fly v.: volar

to pay v.: pagar

estudiar

must-have

pronombre posesivos

dictado

luggage : equipaje

to check in v.: facturar equipaje; registrarse; registrarse [hotel]

to depart v.: marcharse; alejarse

stopover : escala [parada]

Thought.

Forgot

Comprensión lectura

Mr. Askey arrives at the airport. He goes to the check-

in desk where the flightattendant greets him.] Where are you flying to today, sir?

My ticket is for the four o'clock flight to Frankfurt.

Your ticket and passport, please. Is this one way or round trip?


______________________________

getting directions

Mr. Shima is in New York on business. He is on the phone with Mr. O'Brien arranging where to meet for

lunch.] Where are you staying, Mr. Shima?

On the corner of 77th Street and Broadway.

I'm at West 77th Street and Broadway.

That's a nice area.

Well, let's meet there. Do you need directions?

Can you tell me how to get there?

I'm not sure how to get there.

Yes, I don't know how to get there.

My hotel is at West 77th Street and Broadway.

It's on 74th Street and Park Avenue.

I don't know where that is.

Is that on the other side of the park?

Do I have to cross Central Park?

it's on 74th Street and Park Avenue.


Yes, that's right.

Have you taken the subway yet?

I still haven't taken the subway.

I've never taken the subway.

I haven't taken the subway yet.

Maybe that's too complicated then.

______

Do you want to take a taxi?

Only if it's far away.

No, I'll walk if it's not too far.

I'll walk unless it's too far. far away: muy lejos; alejado; lejano

Do you want to take a taxi?


It's not too far.

Can you find Central Park?

Yes, I just turn right when I leave the hotel.

It's only three blocks away.

I turn right on 77th Street and walk for three blocks.

____

Can you find Central Park?

It's only three blocks away.

O.K., follow 77th Street into the park.

to go around v.: dar una vuelta

Soon you will see a large lake in front of you; go around this lake.

Should I go left or right?

Does it matter which direction I go?

Which direction do I go?

to matter v.: importar

Go left, it's shorter.

still adv.: todavía; sin embargo; a pesar de todo; aún

_____Go straight for three blocks, then turn right on Park Avenue.

Should I still follow signs for the museum?

I haven't passed the museum yet, have I?

Have I passed the museum yet?

reaárea; región; zona; ámbito; espacioto arrangearreglar; planear; fijar; ordenar; organizarblockbloque; manzana [calles]complicatedcomplicado; difícildirectiondirección; instrucción; indicaciónfarlejos; lejano; mucholakelagoleft-hand sidea mano izquierda

to matterimportaron businessde viaje de negocios; por negociospost officeCorreosrestaurantrestauranteright-hand sidea mano derechasignseñal; gesto; signo [horóscopo]; señalizaciónstraightdirectamente; recto [derecho]subwaymetrolake: lago

pronunciar frases

I'm at West 77th Street and Broadway.

My hotel is at West 77th Street and Broadway.

On the corner of 77th Street and Broadway.

No, I've never been there.

I haven't been there yet.

I have heard of it, but I still haven't been there. to hear v.: oír; escuchar

Yes, I don't know how to get there.

Can you tell me how to get there?

I'm not sure how to get there.

Is that on the other side of the park?


I don't know where that is.

not . . . yet: no... todavía; no... aún

I've never taken the subway.

I still haven't taken the subway.


Only if it's far away.unless: a menos que

I'll walk unless it's too far.

I turn right on 77th Street and walk for three blocks. to turn v.: girar; volverse

Yes, I just turn right when I leave the hotel.

It's only three blocks away. block : bloque; manzana [calles]

Which direction do I go?

Should I go left or right?

Does it matter which direction I go? to matter v.: importer

Have I left the park yet?

O.K., have I left the park yet? yet: aún; ya; ahora

Am I still in the park?

Have I passed the museum yet? to pass v.: pasar; dejar atrás

Should I still follow signs for the museum? sign : señal; gesto; signo [horóscopo]; señalización

I haven't passed the museum yet, have I?

On 74th Street or Park Avenue?

Is it on the right-hand side of Park Avenue?

It's on the right-hand side of 74th Street?

Is the post office on the left-hand side of the restaurant?

Which side of the restaurant is the post office on?

So, I'll see the post office before the restaurant.

See you then.

Sounds good. to sound v.: parecer; sonar; tocar; pronunciar

Great, see you there!

I still haven't taken a taxi in New York.

Nocion estudianda

La formación del "present perfect"> El uso del "present perfect"> "Still" - "Yet"> "Yet" - "Not yet"

Verbos irregulars

Left

Heard

Known

Met

Taken

Gone

____you've taken

he's been

she's Heard

t's given

we've paid

they've met

he was

they left

we had

it Heard

you gave

she bought

____turn right

follow signs to the museum

pass the hotel

take a taxi

turn left

go straight

dictado

Was.

Have been.

Took.

Have taken.

Left.

Heard.

2 dictado

The subway.

A taxi.

Directions.

Turn right.

Turn left.

Next to.

The Empire State Building in New York City is one of the world's great tourist destinations.

Constructed between 1930 and 1932, this famous skyscraper is on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 34th Street on Manhattan Island. It is a quarter of a mile high and contains 102 floors. For forty years, it was the world's tallest building, until the Sears Tower was built in Chicago in 1973. Inside its graceful exterior, the Empire State Building is full of activity. It has many offices and shops, including restaurants and coffee bars. For many, the Empire State Building, with its beautiful

art deco architecture, symbolizes romance. It appears in many movies such as 'An Affair to Remember,' where a man played by Cary Grant waits at the top of the building for his lover played by Deborah Kerr. The Empire State Building is not just part of New York City's skyline, it is also part of its legend!

Comprension de lectura

Unidad Welcome Desk

Tim:Hey Julie. How's it going?Julie:Hi Tim. I'm all right. How are you?Tim:Not too bad.Tim:So, I hear your photocopier is out of order again.Julie:Yes. As usual.Tim:Well, let me take a look at it. I'll see what I can do.Tim:Well, looks like you were out of toner. It should be as good as new now.Julie:Great! What would we do without you, Tim? Have a good one!Tim:You too. Bye.Andrea Lewis:Good Morning. I'm Andrea Lewis, and I'm here for a 10:00appointment with Mr. Trulson.Julie:Good morning, Dr. Lewis. Please take a seat and make yourselfcomfortable. He'll be available shortly.Andrea Lewis:Thank you.Andrea Lewis:I'm a bit early, I'm afraid.Julie:No problem at all. May I get you anything while you're waiting?Andrea Lewis:Oh, thank you. Uh, do you have today's paper, by any chance?Julie:Yes, of course. Do you have a preference?Andrea Lewis:The Times would be perfect.Julie:There you are.Andrea Lewis:Thanks again.John:Hello Julie. How are you?Julie:Hello John. I'm fine, thanks. Let me take your coat.John:Thanks.John:Gary asked me to come in at 9:30 to go over some paperwork. Sorry I'mlate. The traffic was terrible.Julie:No problem at all. He'll be free any minute.John:Oh, OK.John:I'll just wait here, then.Julie:Go ahead and sit down, if you'd like. Can I get you some coffee or tea?John:Um, no thanks. I already had two cups this morning.Julie:OK. Let me know if you need anything else.John:OK, thanks.Mary:Bye, Mr. Trulson. Thank you very much.Julie:Dr. Lewis, Mr. Trulson can see you now.Andrea Lewis:Great. Where is his office located, please?Julie:It's down the hall, first door on your right.Andrea Lewis:OK, thank you.

Van juntos

First, Tim came in

to fix the photocopier.

Then, Dr. Lewis came in

to meet Mr. Trulson.

Finally, John came in

to go over paperwork.

Palabra correcta

it is probably the first time that Dr. Lewis has come to the office.

Julie offers to take John's coat .coat:abrigo

If you are waiting in the lobby of Julie's building, you can read the newspaper .

She tells him it's not a problem.

Hey Julie. How's it going? how is it going : qué tal

I'm good. How are things going for you?

I'm good. How are things going for you?.so: por eso; así que

So, I hear your photocopier is out of order again.

Yeah. It's really useless these days. useless adj.: inútil; inservible

it sure is. It never seems to work properly for more than a week at a time. to seem v.: parecer

as usual: como de costumbre

Yes. As usual.

Well, let me take a look at it. I'll see what I can do.

Well, looks like you were out of toner. It should be as good as new now.

It's a good thing we have you around to fix it all the time. See you later!

Great! What would we do without you, Tim? Have a good one!

Good. Luckily you were free to come in today. Take care, Tim.

yourself : tú mismo; ti mismo; vosotros mismos; usted mismo; ustedes mismos

ood Morning. I'm Andrea Lewis, and I'm here for a 10:00 appointment with Mr. Trulson.

Oh yes, Mr. Trulson is expecting you, Dr. Lewis. Please, have a seat.

Good morning, Dr. Lewis. Please take a seat and make yourself comfortable. He'll be available shortly.

Yes, of course. Hello, Dr. Lewis. Mr. Trulson will be with you in just a moment.

_____________________________

I'm a bit early, I'm afraid. a bit : un poco, early adj.: temprano; pronto; a principios de [adv.];

antelación; antiguo [con American] , to be afraid : temer; tener miedo; estar asustado; sentir [disculpa]

No problem at all. May I get you anything while you're waiting?

Oh, it's OK. Would you like something to read while you wait?

That's all right. Is there anything I can get you in the meantime?

_______________________________________

The Times would be perfect.

Here you go.

It's right on the table, there.

There you are.

____________________

Hello Julie. How are you?

Hello John. I'm fine, thanks. Let me take your coat.

John, hi. I'm great, thanks. Can I take your coat?

Hi John. I'm doing well. Here, I'll take your coat for you.

_________________________

ary asked me to come in at 9:30 to go over some paperwork. Sorry I'm late. The

traffic was terrible.

No problem at all. He'll be free any minute.

That's all right. He's on a conference call right now. He'll be done soon.

Don't worry about it. Gary is tied up with something right now, but it will only be a

second.

_______________________________________________

I'll just wait here, then.

Go ahead and sit down, if you'd like. Can I get you some coffee or tea?

to go ahead : pasar; seguir adelante; ponerse en cabeza; adelante [interj.]

Have a seat. Do you want some coffee or tea?

Make yourself comfortable. Would you like something to drink?

Um, no thanks. I already had two cups this morning.

Feel free to tell me if you need anything. to feel free : no dudar en; tener la libertad de; poder

hacer algo

Feel free to tell me if you need anything.

OK, thanks.

All right. Let me know if there's anything else I can get you.

OK. Let me know if you need anything else.

_________________________________________________________

Bye, Mr. Trulson. Thank you very much.

Mr. Trulson is available to see you now, Dr. Lewis. available adj.: disponible; posible

He is ready to meet with you now, Dr. Lewis.

Dr. Lewis, Mr. Trulson can see you now.

He is ready to meet with you now, Dr. Lewis.

_____________________________________________________

Great. Where is his office located, please?

His office is the second one on the left.

It's down the hall, first door on your right.

The third door on the left-hand side of the hall. third adj.: tercero; tres [fecha]

OK, thank you.

To be willing to

Traducción: estar dispuesto a

Contexto:

Would you be willing to wait a few more minutes?

to care

Traducción:

importar

Contexto:

Would you care to take a seat?

Comentarios: To care is generally used in highly formal contexts.

To like is a less formal expression that is similar in meaning to to care.

to get someone something

Traducción: traer algo a alguien

Contexto: Can I get you some coffee or tea?

to offer someone something

Traducción: ofrecer algo a alguien

Contexto: May I offer you something to read?

to mind doing

Traducción: importar hacer algo

Contexto:

Marilyn stohould be free any minute. Would you mind waiting?

____________________________to go ahead

Traducción: pasar

Contexto: Go ahead and take a seat, if you'd like.

Comentarios:

To go on is similar in meaning to to go ahead.

to go on in

Traducción: entrar

Contexto: You can go on in to Mr. Lockman's office.

Comentarios: To go in and to go right on in are similar in meaning to to go on in.

to have a seat

Traducción: sentarse

Contexto: Please have a seat, Ms. Gleason.

Comentarios: To take a seat is similar in meaning to to have a seat.

_____________________to make oneself comfortable

Traducción:

ponerse cómodo

Contexto:

Please make yourself comfortable while you're waiting.

________________any minute now

Traducción: de un minuto a otro

Contexto: Mr. Lockman should be able to see you any minute now.

Comentarios: Any time now and in a minute are similar in meaning to any minute now.

for the moment

Traducción: por el momento

Contexto: Marilyn's unavailable for the moment. Would you mind taking a seat?

Comentarios: At the moment and for the time being are similar in meaning to for the moment.

_____________in a few moments

Traducción: en un instante

Contexto: Paul will be with you in a few moments. Can I get you anything while you're waiting?

You are working as a receptionist. A woman comes to the reception desk. You say Hi Mary, how are you? Which of the following is probably not true?

Mary is your boss.

Mary is a new and important client.

Mary is a colleague.

Mary is a regular client and you have spoken to her several times.

_________________________________Jeff Smith: Good morning,

Sir

. How may I help you today?

Harold Whiting: Yes, hello. I'm Harold Whiting. I'd like to speak to Gillian Nossiter.

Jeff Smith: I'm sorry, but

Ms. Nossiter

is in a meeting. I'll call her assistant to find out when she'll be free.

Harold Whiting: Thanks, I appreciate it. Jeff Smith: Hi Sandra, it's Jeff at the reception desk. Do you know when

Gillian

will be finished with her meeting?

A client arrives at the reception desk. She has an appointment with Ms. Elroy, but Ms. Elroy is in a meeting with another client. What do you say to ask the client to wait?

Ms. Elroy should be with you shortly. Would you care to take a seat?

_______________________please take a seat and make you yourself confortable

K arla Rosenberg: Hi, I'm Karla Rosenberg. I had an 11:00 appointment with Paul Johnston. Sorry I'm late. Receptionist: No problem at all, Ms. Rosenberg. at the moment, Mr. Johnston is in a meeting. He should be with you in no time, though. Would you mind waiting in the reception area? Karla Rosenberg: That's fine. Thank you. Receptionist: I'll call him to let him know you're here now

____________________

She's busy at the moment . Would you care to take a seat while you wait?

_____

Shall I tell Ms. Reynolds you're here?

May I get you something to drink?

Shall I show you to the meeting room?

Estudiar auxilares modales.

____________Barbara’s in a meeting, but I’ll tell her you´re here if you’re in a hurry

Here, I’ll take your coat for you. Please make yourself comfortable, and

I’ll get you something to read.i’ll ask if she’s ready to see you right away

I'm afraid he's tied up right now, but he'll be available shortly. shortly adv.: pronto______________________________formulario para estudiar

Fórmulas de cortesía> "Shall"> Auxiliares modales> El "future"> La pronunciación abreviada de palabras

to wait v.: esperar

without prep.: sinpronunciar la r

yourself

right

properly

prefer

are

at recepción pronunciación

to be willing to : estar dispuesto ato care v.: importar; gustar [en condicional

to go ahead : pasar; seguir adelante; ponerse en cabeza; adelante [interj.]

to go on in : entrar

to have a seat : sentarse

to make oneself comfortable : ponerse cómodo

any minute now : de un minuto a otro; de un momento a otro; de un instante a otro

for the moment : por el momento

in no time : rápidamente; en un abrir y cerrar de ojos

right away adv.: inmediatamente; enseguida

shortly adv.: pronto

available adj.: disponible; posible

to be tied up : estar ocupado

to be with someone : apoyar a alguien; entender a alguien; estar con alguien [apoyar]

busy adj.: ocupado; concurrido; lleno

pronunciar frases

Hi Tim. I'm all right. How are you?

Please take a seat and make yourself comfortable.

He'll be available shortly.

Mr. Trulson will be with you in just a moment.

Oh yes, Mr. Trulson is expecting you, Dr. Lewis.

Please, have a seat.

May I get you anything while you're waiting?

Would you like something to read while you wait?

Is there anything I can get you in the meantime?

We do. Would you like the Times or the Post?

Sure. We have the Times and the Post.

Which do you prefer?

Hello John. I'm fine, thanks. Let me take your coat.

Hi John. I'm doing well. Here, I'll take your coat for you.

John, hi. I'm great, thanks. Can I take your coat?

No problem at all. He'll be free any minute.

Gary is tied up with something right now,

to be tied up : estar ocupado

but it will only be a second.

He'll be done soon.

Go ahead and sit down, if you'd like.

Can I get you some coffee or tea?

Have a seat. Do you want some coffee or tea?

Make yourself comfortable.

Would you like something to drink?

OK. Let me know if you need anything else.

All right. Let me know if there's anything else I can get you.

to feel free : no dudar en; tener la libertad de; poder hacer algo

Dr. Lewis, Mr. Trulson can see you now.

Unidad an appointment

Formas de responder a una llamada telefonica

Good afternoon. Export Department. What can I do for you?

Export Department, Mrs. Baker speaking.

Sales Department. Good afternoon.

Sales, Mr. Stanley speaking. May I help you?

Otras formas de responder

an I speak to Mr. Thompson, please?

I'm afraid Mr. Thompson is out of the office.

I'm sorry, you just missed him.

He's not in today. Can I take a message?

to be afraid : temer; tener miedo; estar asustado; sentir [disculpa]

perhaps adv.: quizá; quizás

My name is Phil Boardman. I'm calling about your special offer.

Oh, in that case perhaps Mrs. Beckett can help you.

What special offer are you referring to?

Would you like me to send you more details?

______________________________he one that was advertised in last month's trade journal.

Would you like our catalog and price list?

Can I send you our catalog and price list?

es, that'd be great.

I'll put them in the mail today.

I'll send that out to you right away.

__________________vocaulario

absentTraducción: ausenteContexto: I'm afraid she's absent today.

bsent

to be afraid

available

busy

convenient

to drop by

free

to hold

to be in

in the meantime

just a moment

to leave a message

to miss someone

on business

to be out of the office

to be pleased

to regret

to see

to sound

to suit

to take a message

to be welcome

busy

Traducción:

ocupado

Contexto:

I'm sorry, she is busy at the moment.

Preguntas

What would you say to ask a caller to wait until the person she would like to speak with is available?

He's on the other line at the moment, would you like to hold?. to hold v.: esperar; tener; sujetar; coger; perdurar; mantener; celebrarse

Mr. Jorgensen is out of the office today. Would you like to hold the line ?

Mr. Jones is out of the office because he is sick. What can you say to a caller who would like to speak to him?

I'm sorry, he's not in today. Would you like to leave a message for him?

I'm afraid Mr. Peterson's line is busy . Would you like to leave him a message?

Adjetivos posesivos

His schedule is full on Tuesday.

Los pronombles personales de complemanto

Gary and Sandra have gone to lunch. You just missed them. Gary shouldbe back by 3:00. Do you want to make an appointment with him? Hispersonal assistant's name is Tracy. You can speak to her now, if you'dlike. But if you prefer to speak with Gary personally, you can meet withhim this afternoon.

ello, I'd like to speak with Mr. Paulson.

He is

busy

with a client right now. Can I take a message?

I'd like to meet with him on Tuesday, if it's

convenient

for him.

He will be

absent

on Tuesday. He has a business meeting in New York.

When will he return?

He won't be

available

to meet with you until Thursday.

I'm sorry but Mr. Stanton is out of the office today.

hectic adj.: agitado; agotador

How would you suggest a meeting time to someone?

Does Thursday morning suit you? Say, 9:30?

Completar

Small we plan on meeting next Tuesday morning?

I'm not free on Monday, but Tuesday is convenient .

Pregunta

What would you say to confirm an appointment if someone says toyou So I'll see you next Monday?

Pronunciacion de The Pronunciation of 'EI'

take

ssalesles

detdetali

sThe Pronunciation of 'ER'

Pronunciación de palabras

absent adj.: ausente

to drop by v.: ir a ver; pasar por casa de alguien

to hold v.: esperar; tener; sujetar; coger; perdurar; mantener; celebrarse

to be in : estar (en un sitio); estar en casa; estar en la oficina

in the meantime: entretanto; mientras tanto

to regret v.: lamentar; arrepentirse

to sound v.: parecer; sonar; tocar; pronunciar

to be welcome to : invitar a; instar a

I'm a fraid Mr. Thompson is out of the office.

to miss v.: fallar; perder; no conseguir

I'm sorry, you just missed him.

He's not in today. Can I take a message?

I'm afraid he's been called away on urgent business.

He should be back by three.

by prep.: por; en; a; cerca de; antes de; por medio de; de acuerdo con; según; mediante

to be back : estar de vuelta; volver

Would you like to call back then? then adv.: entonces; luego; después

He should be back after lunch.

Would you like me to send you more details?

I'm sorry, her line's busy.

I'm sorry, her line's busy.

Her line's busy. Would you care to hold?

She 's on another line. Do you want to hold?

Did you have a particular day in mind? in mind : en mente; tener pensado [con to have]

Just a second, I'll get her calendar.

Hold on, please, while I check her schedule.

Late Thursday morning would be fine.

at the end of the morning sounds all right. to sound v.: parecer; sonar; tocar; pronunciar

Any time Thursday morning is fine.

Thursday the 4th at 11.00 a.m.

The 4th at 11.00. Goodbye, Mr. Boardman.

've got that, Mr. Boardman. Thanks for calling.

What about Friday afternoon?

Would Thursday the 4th be O.K.?

How would Wednesday morning suit you?

How about 3.15?

Shall we say 3.15?

Yes. In the meantime, I'll send you a catalog.

That's right. We'll see you then.

Yes. I'll see that she gets the message.

Can I send you our catalog and price list?

Comprension

Export Department, Mrs. Baker speaking.

What special offer are you referring to?

I'll send that out to you right away.

Unidad - Organizing a StayOrganizing a Stay

Hello, this is Phil Boardman calling from Japan. I'm coming to New York next week, and I was told that you could help me with travel arrangements and accommodations.

I'm afraid I don't know anything about this.

Yes, of course. I'll do all I can.

We're here to help, Mr. Boardman.

matter: asunto; cuestión; materia

I'll be in New York from July 4th to the 10th, so my first priority is to find a good hotel within easy reach of your office. Any suggestions?

There aren't any good hotels around here.

It really depends on how much you want to pay.

It's a matter of how much you want to spend.

to doubt v.: dudar, perhaps adv.: quizá; quizás

I'm not really sure. Could I get something decent for, say, $100 a night?

I doubt it. Two hundred dollars would be more realistic.

O.K. So if we say around $200 a night, what would you recommend?

If I were you, I'd go for the Marrion.

I think the Johnson would be your best bet.

The Central Hotel should fit the bill.

____________________

to sound v.: parecer; sonar; tocar; pronuncia

O.K., that sounds fine. I'll let you make the reservations. Also, I hope to do somesig

htseeing while I'm there. Is there a city tour that you can recommend?

"See New York" is a reliable tour company.

If you like, I can show you around the city myself.

We always use a company called "See New York".

In which of the following sentences is someone giving advice to a client?

I definitely recommend the travel agency at Lexington Avenue and 52nd Street. They are veryreliable. reliable adj.: digno de confianza; fiable

El past subjuntive

If I were you, I would go with the four-door model.

Formacion del present conditional

Renting a car would be your best bet in Los Angeles.

The single room would be perfect for you.

Would you be able to find the hotel on your own? You should take a map.

Your best bet is to rent the Kara XE automatic with air conditioning.

to warn v.: advertir; avisar; prevenir

You can take a taxi to get downtown from the airport, but keep inmind that the traffic can be very heavy.

The person is warning the customer that taking a taxi from the airport to downtown can be unreliable. unreliable adj.: poco fidedigno; inestable

Estudiar auxiliaries modales

Choosing a hotel downtown is a good choice if you want to be near the sites, but it could be very expensive.

Depending on how big your budget is, you could take a helicopter tour of the city.

l "past subjunctive"> La formación del "present conditional"> El "future"> Auxiliares modales> Expresiones para indicar la condición

The Pronunciation of 'OU'

The Pronunciation of 'R'

Very hour

routine

arrive

hundred

best bet : mejor opción

dependable adj.: fiable

to fit the bill : reunir las condiciones

to go for : optar por; ir a por; arremeter contra

reliable adj.: digno de confianza; fiable

to stick with v.: seguir con; quedarse con

trustworthy adj.: digno de confianza

to be afraid : temer; tener miedo; estar asustado; sentir [disculpa]

to be aware : ser consciente; saber; estar al corriente


to discourage v.: desanimar; desaconsejar

to doubt v.: dudar

to keep in mind : tener en cuenta; tener en mente

to warn v.: advertir; avisar; prevenir

pronunciar frases

It really depends on how much you want to pay.

It's a matter of how much you want to spend. to spend v.: gastar; pasar [tiempo]

There aren't any good hotels around here.

I doubt it. to doubt v.: dudar

Two hundred dollars would be more realistic.

No, you're looking at around two hundred dollars.loook:mirar

Perhaps, but it'd be very basic.



The Central Hotel should fit the bill. to fit the bill : reunir las condiciones

The subway takes at least an hour.

The roads into the city are very congested.

Staying near the airport could be very noisy. noisy adj.: Ruidoso

In that case, we're talking two hundred dollars a night.

then adv.: entonces; luego; despué

Then you'd be looking at spending

around prep.: alrededor de; entorno a; hacia

around two hundred dollars.

You won't get that for less than two hundred dollars. than conj.: que




The Central Hotel should fit the bill.

We always use a company called "See New York".always : siempre

"See New York" is a reliable tour company. a few adj.: unos; algunos; unos pocos

Atlantic City is only a few hours away.

Unidad before the visit

Comprension

Jennifer:Oh, uh, that's mine. Sorry about that.Paul:Actually, that reminds me: before the tour starts, please turn off your cellphones. This way they won't interrupt the tour.Nick:Is there somewhere where we can leave our things?Paul:Yes, you can leave your things in the room just over there. I'll keep itlocked while you're on the tour.Nick:Thanks.Angela:What are we going to see first?Paul:First, you'll visit the factory. Then you'll come back here to visit thisbuilding. This is our administrative center.Nick:That sounds interesting.Christina:Um, just one quick question before we go: can we take photos, orshould I leave my camera with the rest of my things?Paul:It's OK to take photos. However, please don't use your flash. That way itwon't disturb our employees.Christina:OK, thanks.Paul:Once you're in the factory, please be careful to stay together. These arebig buildings, and it's easy to get lost.Nick:Will we see the whole factory?Paul:Most of it. Please be aware, though, that some areas are off limits. James, your tour guide, will let you know where you can go.Nick:OK.Melissa:About how long will the tour last?Paul:It should last about an hour, maybe a little longer.Melissa:That sounds good.Paul:I think we're ready to go and meet James at the factory. Please comethis way. It's that building over there.Angela:Oh right, OK.Jennifer:Wow, that's a pretty big building! I'm excited to see the inside.Paul:Here we are. This is James Philips. He'll be your tour guide today.Nick:Hi.Melissa:Well, thank you for your introduction.Paul:My pleasure. I hope you all enjoy your tour! I'll see you again in a littlewhile.

Preguntas de comprension

James Philips will begin the tour with a visit to the factory .


You should be aware that it is important to stay with the group because

some areas of the factory are off-limits to the public.

Comprension de lectura

Oh, uh, that's mine. Sorry about that.

Actually, that reminds me: before the tour starts, please turn off your

cell phones. This way they won't interrupt the tour.

I forgot to ask you to please put your cell phones on silent mode.

Otherwise they may be distracting during the tour.

Actually, that reminds me: before the tour starts, please turn off your cell phones.This way they won't interrupt the tour.

is there somewhere where we can leave our things?

We have a room right over there where you can put your things. I'll lock it, just to b

esafe.

Great. Thank you.

What are we going to see first?

You're going to see the factory first. That's where we make our cheese. Afterthat, y

ou'll come back here to see our offices.

First, you'll visit the factory. Then you'll come back here to visit this building.This

is our administrative center.

First, you'll visit the factory. Then you'll come back here to visit this building. This i

sour administrative center.

Revisar vocabulario

to be awareto be carefulto keep in mindto make sureto pay attentionto verifyto watch out for

Description of Groups and Subgroupsalleacheveryoneindividuallyin groups of xone by onepairstogether

Would:lo haria ,queria

Comprension

First, I'll show you the conference room. Would you all please followme?

The person is leading a group of visitors to the conference room.

pairs : por parejas [con in], one by one : uno por uno, in groups of : en grupos de

Put your suitcases on the scale one by one and give your ticket to the ticket agent.

You will be seated in pairs with the person of your choice.

When we arrive, we will take the tour in groups of six

Comprension

For security, people cannot enter the testing area more than two at a time and the

y can stay for a maximum of ten minutes. How would youtell a group of visitors ho

w to enter the testing area?

Please enter the testing area alone or in groups of two, and stay for no more than t

en minutes.

El imperative negative

Don't leave the group during the tour.

Don't go off the path. path : camino; trayectoria

Don't enter any secured areas.

Completer la pronunciacion

Please pay attention because the safety instructions are very important.

Responde utilizando can

to be allowed to v.: poder; tener permiso para

Yes, you can record the presentation.

Yes, you can ask questions during the presentation.

Contester pregunta

You are welcoming visitors to a conference. Picture taking is allowed, but only if th

e flash has

been turned off, to avoid distracting thespeaker. How would you respond to someo

ne who asks you Are we allowed to take pictures?

Formulas para diriguise a un grupo

Temas estudiados

Fórmulas para dirigirse a un grupo> El imperativo negativo> Auxiliares modales

Pronunciación ei

Take maybe stay great they

Pronunciacion ae

La lengua está en posición central. La boca está moderadamente abierta. Los

labios están neutros. E arrevez



to keep in mind : tener en cuenta; tener en mente

to make sure : asegurarse; comprobar

to watch out for : tener cuidado con; estar atento por s

everyone pron.: todo el mundo; todos

individually : por separado; individualmente

one by one : uno por uno

pairs : por parejas [con in]

together adv.: juntos

completar frases

before the tour starts, please turn off your cell phones.

I forgot to ask you to please put your cell phones on silent mode.

to forget v.: olvidar

Yes, you can leave your things in the room just over there.

We have a room right over there where you can put your things. right over there : justo ahí

It's OK to take photos.


However, please don't use your flash.

You're allowed to take photos. to allow v.: permitir; admitir; conceder; dejar

Once you're in the factory, please be careful to stay together. to be careful : tener cuidado, to stay together : permanecer unidos

It's important to stay together as a group when you're on the tour.

Please try not to fall behind.


Please be aware, though, that some areas are off limits.

Be aware that not all areas are open to the public.

Make sure you stay with your tour guide, James. to make sure : asegurarse; comprobar

Now, I'm going to take you to the factory for your tour.

Would you all please follow me?

Please come this way. It's that building over there.

Remember to get your things once you've finished.

Unidad company securyti

Vocabulario

at all timesto checkto followguidelineinstructionto make sureregulationto remember

to remindto respectruleunder any circumstances

Poner en imperative el texto

In case of fire, you ring the alarm and you alert everyone onyour floor.You leave all your personal belongings behind.You do not use the lift. You use the fire escape to leave thebuilding.You do not leave the building by the main entrance.You do not re-enter the building until you are told to do so.

in case of fire, ring the alarm and alert everyone on your floor. Leave allyour personal belongings behind.Do not use the lift. Use the fire escape to leave the building.Do not leave the building by the main entrance.Do not re-enter the building until you are told to do so.

___________________________

ou have just read an e-mail about company security. Now imagine you work for a large company. Write an e-mail (approximately 80 words) reminding staff about the rules concerning the entrance system. Your e-mail should include the following words:

Palabras clave> [email protected]> problems> badge> strictly personal> at all times> to lose> security staff

Temas a estudiar:

El imperativo afirmativo> El imperativo negativo

> La redacción de correos electrónicos

Unidad booking at villa

An advertisement has ended up in your letter box, offering promotions on rented villas by the seaside for this summer. You decide to ring and find out more about them.

Hello? I'm calling about your villas.

Do you still have villas available for this summer?

Could you give me some information on your villas?

For which month?

Would the first week of August be possible?

The last two weeks in June.

For July.

We have three small villas and a big one left. But the big one is ten minutes' walk from the sea.

That doesn't matter.

Well, if that's all you have.

Does it have a veranda or a small garden?

what about: qué te/le/os parece; qué hay de

he villa has a large living room with a dining space and a small kitchen.

What about the bedrooms?

Is the kitchen separate?

Is the kitchen fully equipped?

even adv.: incluso; aún

dishwasher: lavavajillas

Yes, it's brand-new with fitted units. All the villa kitchens are very convenient. You have everything you need.

Even a microwave oven?

Is there a freezer too?

Does it have a dishwasher?

The larger villa has three bedrooms.

How many beds are there altogether?

What are they like?

One is with a double bed, I imagine.

One bedroom has a double bed, another has three single beds, and the small bedroom has a bunk bed.

Is there a sofa bed in the lounge?

Yes, that makes seven.

Do we have to bring our own sheets? sheet: hoja; sábana

Do we have to bring our own sheets?

handy: cómodo; práctico; útil

You normally have to bring your own linen, but it can be supplied, if necessary.

Can you also provide towels?

Yes, that's much handier!

We don't want to carry sheets and pillowslips!

furniture: mobiliario

You also have cupboards and chests. It's simple but very practical furniture.

Is there also a washing machine?

What about the bathroom?

That's what we need on holiday!

Vocabulario

availabledisponiblebathroomcuarto de bañobedroomdormitoriodining roomcomedorfreezercongeladorfurnituremobiliarioinformationinformaciónkitchencocina [habitación]microwave ovenmicroondaspracticalpráctico; funcionalsheethoja; sábanasummerveranoto callllamar; visitarto rent

alquilartoweltoallavillachalé; chalé de veranowashing machinelavadorawindowventana; ventanilla; escaparate

crucigrama

RTNIGHT 2.AFTERNOON 3.CHRISTMAS 4.HALLOWEEN 5.NIGHTFALL 6.BEDTIME 7.MONDAY 8.MOMENT 9.SUMMER 10.EIGHT 11.MONTH 12.FIVE 13.TEN

MIDWINTER

2.MORNING 3.LEGACY 4.MIDDAY 5.PERIOD 6.AUTUMN 7.AUGUST 8.NIGHT 9.APRIL 10.SIX

COVERING 2.DOMESTIC 3.CORRIDOR 4.DOORKNOB 5.ELEVATOR 6.FIRESIDE 7.HANDRAIL 8.LAVATORY

9.PREMISES 10.QUARTERS 11.SKYLIGHT 12.HATCH 13.ATTIC 14.ROOM

INTERIOR 2.ENTRANCE 3.CHIMNEY 4.CHAMBER 5.NURSERY 6.CEILING 7.CELLAR 8.INDOOR 9.UNTIDY 10.SHELF 11.CABIN 12.MANOR 13.IGLOO 14.HOM

Pronunciacion de d3

el ápice de la lengua se apoya en los alveolos superiores, luego se desliza hacia atrás. Se oye entonces pasar el aire entre el predorso de la lengua y el paladar. Se adelantan los labios. Las cuerdas vocales vibran.

june

justst

imagine

lounge

gorgeous

pronunciación de au

about

towels

out

our

to sound v.: parecer; sonar

pronunciación ai

En un primer momento, la boca está abierta y la lengua está en posición baja, con el postdorso de la lengua situado hacia la parte posterior del paladar blando. Después el centro de la lengua se aproxima al paladar. Los labios se estiran.

Pronunciación de v

Los incisivos superiores se sitúan sobre el labio inferior. Se oye pasar el aire entre los dientes y el labio. Las cuerdas vocales vibran.Pronunciación de c arrevez

calling

August

small

walk

all

portable

saw

for

pronunciación de w

pronunciación de ae

pronunciación de jks

La lengua está en posición baja y se sitúa hacia el centro de la boca. Los labios

están neutros.pronunciacion de v arrebez

An

advertisement

has ended up in your

letter box

, offering

promotions

on rented villas by the seaside for this summer.

You decide to ring and find out more about them.

Could you give me some

information

on your villas?

What do you need exactly?

A

villa

by the sea, for August.

How long for?

Just one

week

.

We have three small villas here. The big one is ten minutes' walk from the

sea

.

That doesn't matter.

fitted: amueblado; empotrado; ajustado

linen: ropa de cama; lino

pillowslip: funda de almohada

furniture: mobiliario

launderette: lavandería

drier: secadora

later adv.: después; más tarde

small adj.: bajo; pequeño

enormous: enorme; inmenso

inefficient: ineficaz

dirty adj.: sucio

simple: sencillo; simple

to seem v.: parecer

exhilarating: emocionante; embriagador

amusing: divertido

A launderette is where you go to do the washing. launderette: lavandería

A couple of minutes' walk means it is not very far. a couple of: un par de

A microwave oven cooks very quickly.

> "How much" - "How many"> La posición de "even"

to unpack v.: deshacer

to settle in v.: instalarse; domiciliarse

how much soap?

how many anoraks?

how much fog?

how many summers?

how much electricity?

how much champagne?

_______________how many dustmen? dustman : basurero

how many homes?

how much cutlery?

how much water?

how much news?

how many metres?

They even have westerns.

Even grandfather can help.

There's even a ticket office.

Even Sundays are hectic

Dictado

Do you still have villas available for this summer?

What do you need exactly?

A villa by the sea, for July.

A villa by the sea, for July.

Does the villa have a fully-equipped kitchen?

Yes, and it has a large living room.

What about the bedrooms?

There are four bedrooms and two bunk beds.

You normally have to bring your own linen, but it can be supplied.

Good! We have enough to carry without bringing sheets.

Unidad cultural

Fish and chips is, without a doubt, one of England's most famous dishes.

El "fish and chips"

batter : masa [cocina]

unidad arriving the villa

gor Two months later... you arrive in front of the villa:

It doesn't look like the villa in the brochure!

Is this it?

That's fabulous! The place gorgeous:magnifico

Vocabulario

bedcamacarpetalfombra; moquetacookercocina [electrodoméstico]cupboardarmariocurtaincortinaelectricityelectricidadforktenedorholidayvacaciones; día festivoknifecuchillo; navajaliving roomcuarto de estar; salónshuttercontraventanatelevisiontelevisiónto arrivellegar; alcanzarto fixsujetar; establecer; arreglarto openabrir

to switch onencenderto worktrabajar; servir; funcionarviewvisión; vista; opinión

to spend:gastar

dish:plato

to inquire v.: informarse; buscar; pedir informes sobre

to switch on v.: encender

to look like v.: parecer; parecerse a

to imagine v.: imaginar

to watch out v.: tener cuidado con

to fix v.: sujetar; establecer; arregla

to turn on v.: poner en marcha; abrir

to be careful: tener cuidado

to turn on v.: poner en marcha; abrir

prospectus : folleto

plaything: juguete

sight: vista; monumento; lugar de interés

pronunciar frases


Is this it?

That's fabulous! The place is gorgeous!

We'll only be here at night!

Let's see what it's like inside.

No, but the view on the other side is nice.

They're stuck!. to stick v.: pegar

The carpet's a ghastly colour!ghastly: horrible

This is the same carpet as ours, isn't it? the same . . . as: el mismo... que; la misma... que; los mismos... que; las mismas... que

Look! There's another folding bed here! to fold v.: plegar; cruzar

And there's a portable television!

This lamp isn't working.

There's no hot water!

With two washbasins.

Where's the bath plug?. bath plug: tapón de la bañera

What have you done?

There we go. The beginning of our holiday...! holiday: vacaciones; día festivo

I'll fix it.

Yes, it does look funny!

Watch out! The brooms are going to fall out!. to watch out v.: tener cuidado con

cupboard: armario

Yes, but close the cupboard now, Tommy.

I saw them on the dresser. to see v.: ver; mirar; entender

Right here. There's also an electric blanket. blanket: manta

I haven't seen them!

No. But there aren't enough pillows!

Where do you switch on the electricity?

Have you turned on the gas?

No, there's nothing there!. nothing: no... nada; nada

I can't see anything!

Ah, here are two more.

Tommy! What did your mother say?

And don't play with the pedal bin either!

Yes, get down. It's not a car. to get down v.: bajar

No, it's an electric one.

These cooking rings aren't very clean!

Where are the sponges?

Put down sponges, and tea towels.

We're not going to do much with just two pans! pan: cazuela

Tommy! Leave the salad spinner alone!

Yes, but I can't find the plates and the glasses.

Yes. Can you get the knives and forks out?

All right. But where's the corkscrew? corkscrew: sacacorchos

Yes, Tommy's got a very good idea.

Yes, let's go to the beach!

Oh yes, let's forget about all this!

at least: por lo menos

at least the living room is nice and big

to go down v.: bajar to the bich and swim

to go down to the boch and swim.

The villa loks just like one in the brochure.

There’s eve a portable television so we can watch the news

El imperativo negativo> "Some" - "Any"> Las interrogativas directas e indirectas

Escribir el siguiente párrafo en imperativo negativo

Let's rent a villa in Italy this summer. I really enjoyed lastyear.

Let's go to the same travel agent. They are very helpfulthere. Ask James if he'd like

to join us this time. This year, letthe children do whatever they want.

Let's not rent a villa in Italy this summer. I really didn't enjoy last year.

Let's not go to the same travel agent. They are very unhelpful there.Do not ask

James if he'd like to join us this time. This year, don't let the children do whatever

they want.

Comparatives regulars

More

not go to the same travel agent. They are v

further

worse

older

thinner

more

imperativo negativo

Don't listen to the radio.

Make up your mind.

Don't turn the answering machine on.

Don't drink and drive.

Don't go canoeing after the rain.

Don't drink too many gin and tonics.

Let's not invite Adrienne's parents over for dinner.

Let's not go for a Mexican meal.

Let's not worry about the missing furniture.

Let's not celebrate Christmas this year.

Let's not have porridge for breakfast.

Let's not inquire about prices.

Yes, I saw some.

No, they don't want any.

Yes, he knows some.

No, they don't have any.

Yes, there is some.

Yes, you get some.

_____________

No, I didn't see any.

Yes, there is some.

No, I haven't bought any.

______________

'How are we getting there?'

'Is it vegetarian?'

Will it rain this afternoon?'

______________

Have they got any moisturiser?'

'When will he get here?'

Interrogantes directas e indirectas

The living room is nice and big.

Where are the sheets? I want to make the beds!

Inactivo

Right here. There's also an electric blanket.

Tommy! Don't play with the dining room trolley! It's not a toy!

And don't play with the pedal bin either!

_______________

The summer arrives and you are in front of the villa.


The view isn't exhilarating.

There's an enormous building in front!

We'll only be here at night.

The view on the other side is nice.

Where are the sheets?

UnidadWeather forecast

Varias formas de respondercanoeing: piragüismo; hacer piragüismo

You are organizing a three-day weekend canoeing tour with a few friends. You phoneto find out if the weather is going to be all right.What's the weather going to be like this weekend?

Tomorrow, Friday, is going to be the same as today.Oh, then that's not too good.

As cold?

Probably as cold, yes. But it won't be freezing!

It seems freezing to me!

What about the temperature?

When will it get warmer?

It was 11° today. It will get warmer on Tuesday.

But that's after the weekend!

I see. And Sunday?

Is that a normal temperature?

hailstorm: granizada

Sunday's going to be very uncertain too. We could even have storms.

Hailstorms?

You mean with strong winds and lightning?

Thunderstorms?

Probably, yes.

It's better to stay home then!

When is it going to be nice?

What about Monday?

Not much better, I'm afraid.

It isn't going to rain, is it?

Still no sun?

You mean there won't even be any sunny spells?

Vocabulario

cloudynuboso; nubladofreezingglacial; heladoFridayviernesMondaylunesniceagradable; bonito; simpático; buenoSaturdaysábadoskycielostormtormenta; vendavalSundaydomingo

sunnysoleado; del soltemperaturetemperatura; fiebreThursdayjuevesto knowsaber; conocerTuesdaymartesweather forecastboletín meteorológico; previsiones meteorológicasweekendfin de semana

will- to be going to I

t seeI will often have to go to London with my job.ms freezing to me! What about the temperature? WheI won't have to make the journey often.n will it I am going to try and go canoeing this weekend.get Shakespeare made many references to weather.warmer?

Anticyclone is a period of very good weather.

Hailstones are iced rain drops. hailstone: trozo de granizo

The day after tomorrow is in two days' time.

Water falling in drop

A fall of rain of short duration

To become:volverse

To chill:enfriarse.

Involve:involucrar

A serius disturbase involving wind,rain and lightning

Wind:viento

Spell:period de lluvia.

An determinate period time

Full of sunshnine

Sunny:soleado.

To be out of sight

Hide:esconder.

Electricy produced by cloud

Lightning:relampago

The day after day

Similar of kayaing

Kayaing:piranguismo.

Canoeing:piranguismo?

forecast : previsión del tiempo; pronóstico [meteorología

sunrise: amanecer

sunny spell

aprender

clear sky

- sunny spell

- stormy sky

- rainbow

estu

estudiar:

"Will" - "To be going to"> Futuro próximo: BE + ING> El "preterite": uso> Las "question tags"

What’s the weather going to be like this weekend?

the same . . . as: el mismo... que; la misma... que; los mismos... que; las mismas... que

tomorow,Friday,is going to be the same as today

overcast: cubierto [cielo]

sunny spell: claro [cielo]


even adv.: incluso; aún

to clear up v.: aclararse; despejar(se

season: estación; temporada

wind : viento


to watch v.: vigilar; observar; ver; mirar

waitshouldyoutheuntilweekendYou should wait until the weekend. until prep.: hasta

the day after tomorrow: pasado mañana

Thetemperatureovernightdropwilltofreezing.The overnight temperature will drop to freezing.The overnight temperature will drop to freezing.The overnight temperature willdrop to freezing.The overnight temperature will drop to freezingto clear up v.: aclararse; despejar(se)

awful: horroroso

The bank holiday was ruined by the awful weather

Formar frases

she's going to openwe're going to writeI'm going to tellhe's going to putyou're going to trythey're going to consider

transformer frasesto get + adjetivoThey're getting cheaper.They're getting more expensive.It's getting more overcast.

It's getting messier.He's getting sillier.It's getting thinner.

They're getting more complicated

They're getting quicker.

It's getting more boring.

They do, don't they?

It's not, is it?

I haven't, have I?

It won't, will it?

You weren't, were you?He hadn't, had he?

You don't, do you?They haven't, have they?He can't, can he?Comprensión

You are organizing a three-day weekend canoeing tour with a few friends. You phoneto find out if the weather is going to be all right.Could I have the weather forecast, please?

What exactly do you want to know?

Is the weather going to be good?Tomorrow, Friday, is going to be the same as today.You mean very cloudy?

it will be overcast and there might be a few showers.Not showers!

It was 11° today. It will get warmer on Tuesday.I see. And Sunday?

Sunday's going to be very uncertain too. We could even have storms.You mean with strong winds and lightning?

Probably, yes.What about Monday?

Not much better, I'm afraid. to be afraid: temer; estar asustadodStill no sound

At this time of year, you only get warmth and sun in countries like South Africa!

We'll have to watch the canoeing on TV, then!

Why don't you go canoeing next weekend?Why? Is the weather going to be nice and clear?

It should be much better. There will be an anticyclone.Does it change the weather?

It means that the sky will clear up.So next weekend will be sunny?

Yes, you should wait until next weekend. Things will be better then.You are sure about this, aren't you?

DictadosDo you have this weekend's forecast?

What exactly do you want to know?

Is the weather going to be good?

Tomorrow, Saturday, is going to be the same as today.

You mean hot and sunny?That's good!

Dictado 2:It will be overcast and there might be a few showers next Tuesday.Are you sure about this?It's just a very rainy season.When is it going to get better?There might be some sunny spells at the end of the week.There will be an anticyclone.Dictado 3Tomorrow, Friday, is going to be the same as today.Oh, then that's not too good.You mean very cloudy?It will be overcast and there might be a few showers.

Unidad organizing of meal

uou have decided to call your friend Kathleen to have her and her husband over for

dinner. Kathleen has just answered the phone:

Would you like to come and see us tonight?

Kathleen, would you like to have dinner with us?

Could you come and have dinner with us?

Vocabulario

beefternera; carne de vacadinnercenadishwasherlavavajillasfishpescado; pezgrilleda la parrillaice creamheladomeatcarneonioncebollapotato

patataricearrozsaucepancacerolato bakehornearto cookcocinar; guisarto have dinnercenarto look forward toesperar con ilusiónto peelpelartomatotomatetonightesta noche

vocabulario de sopa de letrasmarmalade: mermeladaallergen : alérgenoleek: puerroapricot: albaricoquefowl: ave de corralugh interj.: ufto pretend v.: fingirto deny v.: negarto disrupt v.: perturbarto deem v.: considerarsuspect adj.: sospechoso; dudoso

pronunciación de la d

El ápice de la lengua, en los alveolos superiores, se retira de un solo golpe, produciendo así un soplido. El paladar blando está en posición alta. Las cuerdas vocales vibran.ahead: adelantemiddle : medio; mitadto drain v.: vaciar; drenar

pronunciación de u

El postdorso de la lengua se sitúa en la parte posterior del paladar blando. Los labios están redondeados.

Pronunciación de K

El postdorso de la lengua toca la parte posterior del paladar, luego se retira de un solo golpe, produciendo así un soplido. Se adelantan los labios. Las cuerdas vocales no vibran.o'clock: en puntocorkscrew: sacacorchos

pronuciacion de wto look forward to: esperar con ilusiónwhichever: cualquier; cualquiera

pronunciación de c arrevezLas mandíbulas están abiertas. El postdorso de la lengua retrocede. Los labios están redondeados.saucepan: caceroladrawer: cajón; dibujante

to sort out v.: resolver; arreglar; colocar; clasificar; organizar; solucionar; explicar

pronuciacion de ai

En un primer momento, la boca está abierta y la lengua está en posición baja, con el postdorso de la lengua situado hacia la parte posterior del paladar blando. Después el centro de la lengua se aproxima al paladar. Los labios se estiran.rice: arroz

completar

We'd

love to

come!

John does not

like

fish.

What should we do to

go with

the meat?

We could

do

some

grilled

potatoes!

to go ahead: seguir adelante

Let me ask John.Go ahead !We're having friends over for dinner.We must all help out !

ou call your friend Kathleen to have her and her husband over for dinner .Kathleen has just answered the phone.Could you come and have dinner with us?Can you hold on a second ?We'll be there. It'll be nice to see you.

to peel v.: pelaran I help you do something ?Yes, could you peel the potatoes ?Don't you have an electric peeler?It doesn't work very well.That will be your next Christmas present!

in case: por si acaso

I don't know about dessert .Do I have time to bake a cake ?There's enough time.There's ice cream in the freezer .Yes, in case you burn your cake.

Estudiar la expression would like Future proximo ing +to be

are you going to invite the neighbours?they won't be able to come.are you making something to eat?will you bring some drinks?it's going to be a real success!

Estudiar nothing ever

cutlery: cubiertos

Hold on a second means to wait for a short time. to hold on v.: sujetar; aguantar; esperar

to forbid v.: prohibir

Chocolate cakes are forbidden if you're on a diet.Electric peelers are not good Christmas presents.

Estudiat"To look forward to"> El "present perfect": formación> El "present perfect": usoPresent perfect:

we (to keep)

they've filled

I've known

you've left

they've prepared

we have thought

They've done it today.

The weather's been dull this week.

I've ignored it this time.

Mr Garrison has told us that recently.

We have learnt to type this year.

I've sold those since lunch.

You have decided to call your friend Kathleen to have her and her husband over fordinner. Kathleen has just answered the phone:

Would you like to come and see us tonight?

We're not doing anything tonight. We can come.Inactivo

We'll be looking forward to seeing you.

Are they coming, then?

Yes, but what are we going to cook?

Dictado

Would you like to come and have dinner with us tonight?Can you hold on a second? to hold on v.: sujetar; aguantar; esperar

Let me ask Kathleen.

We'll be there. It'll be nice to see you again.

Great! See you at half past seven.

I can't decide what to do.John doesn't like fish, but meat is all right.

If I have the time, I'll bake a cake.

Yes, make one of your lovely chocolate cakes.

You've got enough time!

There's also ice cream in the freezer.

There's also ice cream in the freezer.

cuisine: cocina

pistashicken tandoori is one of its dishes.

Chicken tikka masala is one of its dishes.

It has become popular due to the influence of people who have settled in Britain.

Unidad setting the table

Vocabulario

cellarbodega; sótanocorkscrewsacacorchosdriersecadoraglassvaso; vidrionapkinservilletapepperpimiento; pimientaplateplatoreadylisto; preparadosaltsalsinkfregaderotablemesatableclothmantelto burnquemarto drinkbeber; beber(se)to helpayudarto inviteinvitar; solicitarto lay the tableponer la mesato overcookcocer demasiado

to invite sb over: invitar a alguien a cenar

to worry v.: preocuparse; atormentarse

saucer: platillo para poner la salsera

to bake v.: hornear

cruciagrama

container: contenedor

corkscrew: sacacorchos

barrel: tonel

cooker: cocina [electrodoméstico

teapot: tetera

eggcup: huevera

spoon: cuchara

bowl: tazón

tray: bandeja

tub: barreño

match : partido; cerilla

rack: estante; tendedero; escurreplatos

tin : lata; estaño

pan: cazuela

funnel : embudo

antonimos

to turn up v.: aumentar; volverse hacia arriba

to hang up v.: colgar

to hold on v.: sujetar; aguantar; esperar

to melt v.: deshacer; fundirse; derretirse

to overcook v.: cocer demasiado

to undercook v.: no cocer demasiado

sour adj.: ácido; agrio

right adj. [adjective]: bien; bueno; correcto; adecuado

early: temprano; pronto

to find v.: encontrar(se); proporcionar foudmissing: perdido; desaparecido

pronunciar-mejorar acento.

Well, we can't...

Yes, could you lay the table, please?. to lay v.: poner; echarCan you get the table ready? ready: listo; preparadoCan you leave your computer for just one minute?Can you leave your computer for just one minute?We'd like you to lay the table.We're having friends over for dinner. to have sb over for dinner: invitar a alguien a cenarWe need your help.Because your father and I are busy.Because we must all help out!Be happy to help!

In the cupboard. cupboard: armarioOn the drier. drier: secadoraThe white ones.any pron.: ninguno; alguno; cualquiera [pronombre]The dinner plates.The usual ones.The small ones.The wine glasses.The blue ones.Whichever you find! whichever: cualquier; cualquiera.The paper napkins. napkin: servilleta.Have you looked in the dining room? dining room: comedorI left them in the hall.They're still in the car.In the cellar. cellar: bodega; sótanoOn top of the sink. sink: fregaderoHere. Get the corkscrew out too. corkscrew: sacacorchosYes, that's fine. Thank you, Tony.No, there's something missing!That looks good!You're right! This is burning!. to burn v.: quemarWhy do I always burn everything?I forgot the potatoes! to forget v.: olvidarNo! Nothing's ready!. nothing: no... nada; nada

The meal's a disaster! disaster: desastreWe have problems!The meat's overcooked!The salad dressing is too sour! sour adj.: ácido; agrio, dressing: aliñoThe potatoes are burnt! burnt: quemadoWhat are we going to do?Give them something to drink while I sort this out. to give v.: dar; proveer deBut we invited them here!We can't do that!We have to find an excuse. a: uno; una

Ask Daniel to come and help lay the table.Get the striped plates out and don't forget the napkins!It's a lot of work inviting friends over for dinner.You put too much vinegar in the salad dressing again! again: de NuevoIt looks like we'll have to go to a restaurant instead. instead: en vez de; en su lugarto look like v.: parecer; parecerse a

lecciones aprendidas"Had better" - "Would rather"> "Must" - "Have (got) to"finger buffet: bufé frío

As I have moved into a new house, I have decided to invite some friends round for a house –warming party. I have sent out to invitations and have started to plan the evening have decided to prepare a finger with Japanese delicacies. I have chosen to prepare some of my favorites recipes.

they've wornyou've beenhe's chosenI've drunk

w he's fallen asleepwe've madeto look formad to

She's looking forward to seeing him. to look forward to: esperar con ilusión

They're looking forward to the big day.

Mr Carter's looking forward to the party.

We're looking forward to her visit.You're looking forward to giving her the present

They're looking forward to getting home.

They're looking forward to spring. We're looking forward to the new product launch.Judith's looking forward to finishing the job.

Comprensionto evoke v.: evocartartan rug : manta de cuadros escocesespicnic hamper : cesta de picnichard-boiled: cocidoBritish picnics evoke images of lazy Sunday afternoons, tartan rugs and picnic hampers.

A social event.

Unidad going out

You are just back from a hard day's work... What are you doing tonight?. tonight: esta noche

I'm waiting for a phone call.

I don't know yet. not . . . yet: no... todavía; todavía no...

We're going out this evening.

Where are you going?

To see a play.

To a fantastic restaurant.

To the cinema.

What kind of restaurant? kind : clase; tipo

A Greek restaurant.

Just a small restaurant I know.

An Italian restaurant.

Have you ever been to the theatre here?

Oh yes, lots of times!

I went once, what about you?

No, never.

I usually go to concerts or to the cinema when I go out.

Don't you ever go to nightclubs?

I used to when I was eighteen!Sometimes, yes.somestimes:aveces.It's fun once in a while.

What's your favourite evening entertainment?

Fireworks! fireworks: fuegos artificiales

That's too noisy!

I love musicals.

Operas.

And do you often go out?

Yes, as much as I can!

No, not really.

Have you seen the latest film?

Which one?

The one everybody's talking about? to talk v.: decir; hablar

Yes, have you?

I can't remember the name, but it's supposed to be a very good thriller.

No, I haven't seen it.

Isn't it a love story?

I thought it was science fiction.

The actors are good, but there are no surprises. surprise: sorpresa

You mean it's a thriller with a weak plot?

The best are when you have a good laugh!

I don't like thrillers anyway. anyway: de todas formas

I do!

Vocabulary

actor

actorcinemacineentertainmentdiversión; entretenimientoeveningtarde; nochefavouritefavorito; preferidofilmpelículafundivertidomusicalespectáculo musicalnightclub

discotecaoperaóperapartyfiesta; parte; partidoplayjuego; diversión; obra de teatroshowespectáculo; demostración; exposicióntheatreteatroto dancebailarto go outsalir; apagarseto watchvigilar; observar; ver; mirarvideovídeo

Have you seen the latest thriller ever

I used to baby-sit.

We didn't use to go out as often as we do today.

Leccion estudiada el preterite continuos

Thrillers are films with lots of suspense.

Mexican food is very spicy.

concert: concierto

nightclub: discoteca

lively: vivo [que tiene vida]

shakesperie wrote many of these ,eg hamblet

plays


controller colourful explosions for entertaiment

fireworks: fuegos artificiales

baby-sitter: niñera

the most recent

latest adj.: último; más reciente

peaceful adj.: pacífico; apacible

asleep: dormido

hectic: ajetreado

awake: despierto; completamente despierto

useless adj.: inútil; sin interés

useful: útil

La expresión "used to"> "Yet" - "Not yet"> "Ever" - "Never"> Los superlativos regulares

Ordenar la frase:

Have you ever beeen to the teatre


You should go to the butcher's first. It's going to close in ten minutes.

Is the supermarket open at noon?

Backer.carniceria

Benker:panaderia.


Yes, it is.

Welcome to 'Roast's butcher's', madam!Good morning!

What can I do for you?

I have to cook a meal for twenty people.

Poor you!You can cook three big chickens, do some mutton brochettes, or veal cutlets...a leg of lamb: pierna de cordero

Do you have a leg of lamb?

You now enter the baker's shop.Do you have French bread?Good morning!

Can I help you?Have you got any rye bread?

Please, little boy, don't touch these cakes!Oh! He's so greedy!

baker'spanaderíabasketcesta

butcher'scarniceríacarrier bagbolsachickenpollocustardnatillasfreshfresco; nuevo; reciente; recién; dulce [agua]frozenhelado; congeladogravysalsagreedygoloso; avarogrocer'stienda de ultramarinoslambcorderomuffinpanecillo redondo que se come tostado y con mantequillapotatopatataroast beefrosbif; carne de vaca asadasupermarketsupermercadotarttartaveal

terneravegetableverdura

to sell:venderto buy:comprarcabbage:cola few:unos pocosbeef.carne de vacachop:chuleta.

Vocabulario sopa de letras:

veal: ternera

crisp: patata frita crujiente

apricot: albaricoque

roughly: aproximadamente

to reunite v.: reunir

roughly: aproximadamente

bundle : fajo; bulto

bottom adj.: de abajo; inferiornothing: no... nada; nada

rotten: podrido

superfluous: superfluolight adj.: ligero; claro; de pendiente suave

pronunciar frases:

To the butcher's.

All right, I will. all right: vale [conformidad]

Does it close at noon? noon: mediodía


I have to cook a meal for twenty people.meal:comida

I don't know what to take for a meal with twenty guests. guest: invitado; huésped

How much roast beef do I need for twenty people?Yes, brochettes. Do I cook them on charcoal? Yes, brochettes. Do I cook them on charcoal? charcoal: carbón vegetal; carbón de leña, brochette: pincho

I always cook chicken. I'll have the brochettes.Do you have a leg of lamb?. a leg of lamb: pierna de corderoAnd greens. greens: verdurasHow long does it have to cook?

Could I have ten loaves, please? loaf : barraDo you have French bread?I'd like some sliced bread. to slice v.: cortar; cortar en rebanadasHave you got any rye bread?. rye: centenoWill ten loaves be enough for twenty people? loaf : barraJamie! Don't touch the sweets either! to touch v.: tocar, not . . . either: no... tampoco; tampoco..

I'll take a small strawberry tart, too.Oh! He's so greedy!. greedy: goloso; avarothat's right: es verdad; eso esYes, I hope it won't be too much!No, I'll take twenty bread rolls.I'm wondering. What's in this cake?. to wonder v.: intrigar; asombrarse; preguntarseThese muffins look good. But no, thank you.Do you have custard flans? custard: natillasWould that do for twenty people?

It's too expensive. That will be all, thank you.Oh, we'll just take the bread.No, I'll get frozen vegetables at the supermarket.You're right. And there's a grocer's across the street. across: a través de; del otro lado deYes, I'll get some.Do you have any cabbages? That's all I need. cabbage: colCould I have some leeks and some carrots, please? carrot: zanahoria, leek: puerroAre these onions? onion: cebollaTwo pounds, please. Could I have a carrier bag?. carrier bag: bolsaOne pound is enough. And this lettuce, please. lettuce: lechugaLet's see. I need six pounds of potatoes.to preheat v.: precalentar.

Otras actividadesIngles pre-intermadie

to appreciateapreciar; agradecer; ser consciente

beveragebebida

coffeecafé

cuptaza

deliciousrico; delicioso

disgustingrepugnante; asqueroso

egghuevo

friedfrito

honeymiel

hot chocolatechocolate caliente

hungryhambriento

maple syrupjarabe de arce

milkleche

orange juice zumo de naranja

refillel hecho de poder pedir más [bebida]; recambio

scrambledrevuelto [huevos]

soft-boiled pasado por agua [huevo]

tea té

pronunciación de la r

El ápice de la lengua se coloca tras los alveolos y vuelve a bajar para articular la vocal que sigue. Las cuerdas vocales vibran.

Right,fruit,orange,butter,sorry,morning

Pronunciación de la j

just

jam

orange

apologize

juiceice


hungry


filling empaste

mango

pronunciación

teabag: bolsita de té

grape : uva

glass : vaso; cristal

completar

our coffee, sir.

But I

ordered

black coffee.

Oh! I'm so absent-minded this morning?

I'm sorry, I'll set the cream

over

here.

Could you

also

bring

more

butter?

of

course.

here

you are. Do you have everything you need

now

?

Can I have

another

piece of toast?

I'll bring it right

away

.

The

waiter

comes back to ask you if you

would

like anything else.

My tea's too

strong

.

This croissant is

stale

.

It's fresh from this

morning

.

I'll

bring

you another one.

stale adj.: rancio; seco; en mal estado

waiter : camarero



Would you like an orange, a

pear

, a tangerine or an

apple

?

One of each!

No, on second thought, do you have fruit

salad

?

I'm sorry, I meant

fruit

juice.

Would you like

more

coffee or tea?

No,

thank

you.

I've had

enough

now.

to skip v.: saltar; omitir

bread : pan

breakfast : desayuno

I can skip lunch after a breakfast like this.

Breakfast is the best meal of the day!

The bread was so good, I could eat the crumbs!


I can

skip

lunch after a

breakfast

like this.

Breakfast is the

best

meal of the day!

The

bread

was so good, I could eat the crumbs!

That's what I call

starting

your day

off

right!

Can I get you

more

pancakes, sir?

No, but I don't have

enough

syrup.

I'll

bring

you some more.

And could you bring the

check

at the same time?

Certainly.

enjoy

your breakfast.

Thank you. It's been

delicious

.

I just hope that I have enough

room

left in my stomach to finish it all.

instead adv.: en lugar de; en vez de

special [food]: especialidad [menú]

thought : idea

tiring adj.: cansado

mineral adj.: mineral

always : siempre

to cheat v.: hacer trampas; estafar; engañar

plain adj.: sencillo; simple

pancake : tortita


but conj.: pero

silly adj.: tonto; estúpido

healthy adj.: healthy adj.: saludable; sano

wide adj.: ancho; dilatado; extenso; grande

to fetch v.: coger; ir a buscar; traer

to come back v.: regresar; volver

to place v.: poner; colocar


to set v.: ajustar; colocar; fijar; poner

slippery adj.: resbaladizo; escurridizo

splendid adj.: maravilloso; espléndido

pronunciar

But I didn't order coffee!

Is that my tea?

Where's the milk?

Thank you, but I don't need the cream.to keep v.: quedarse [guardar]; reservar; mantener; seguir; llevar al día

o keep v.: quedarse [guardar]; reservar; mantener; seguir; llevar al día

I just need the sugar, not the cream.

Could you also bring more butter?butter : mantequilla

Could I have some more jam, please?jam : mermelada

This honey jar is sticky!sticky adj.: pegajoso; difícil; húmedo

Waiter! This coffee's too weak!

My tea's too strong!

This croissant is stale!stale adj.: rancio; seco; en mal estado

Just give me some hot water and a teabag.teabag: bolsita de té

No, if I can have some hot water, it'll be fine.

I'd appreciate that.



Yes, I think so.another adj.: otro [adjetivo]

Can I have another piece of toast?everything pron.: todo

Yes, everything's fine, thank you.

Make that two slices!slice : rebanada; trozo; loncha

trouble: problema; preocupación; dificultad; molestia

If it's not too much trouble.still adv.: todavía; sin embargo; a pesar de todo; aún

I'm still hungry. Do you have any hot or cold cereal?to give v.: dar; entregar

Oatmeal gives me energy!

I usually have oatmeal.

One of each! No, on second thought, do you have fruit salad?each pron.: cada uno; cada


I'll have an orange, please.

I'm sorry, I meant fruit juice.to mean v.: querer decir; significar; tener la intención de

Mango juice? I'll try that.to try v.: intentar; probar

Do you have grape juice?grape : uva juice: zumo

No, thank you. I've had enough now.

Had:have

No, but I'd love to have a glass of cold milk.

I can skip lunch after a breakfast like this!

No, there's no need.

I apologize for all this mess! to apologize v.: disculparse

mess : confusión; desorden; lío

I'm leaving you all these breadcrumbs!

Sorry about all this mess!

Thank you. Same to you.same pron.: mismo; misma; mismos; mismas

That was a great breakfast!


Grape juice is the color of red wine.whole-wheat adj.: integral

Stale bread is the opposite of fresh bread.

Leccion a estudiar

Comparatives regulars.

He is putting lots of sugar in his coffee.

She is frying her eggs two at a time.

They are bringing the maple syrup with the pancakes.

he has trouble starting the day off right.she has trouble starting the day off rigthShe is having trouble starting the day off right.He leaves a big tip for the waitress.he leaving a big fot the waitressHe is leaving a big tip for the waitress.They talk business during breakfast.they talking business during brakfastThey are talking business during breakfast.

'd like to eat here.Would you like to order now?I'd like to order now.Would they like to make an apple pie?They'd like to make an apple pie.

alcoholalcoholappetizeraperitivoto bookreservarto cancelcancelar; anularcoursecurso; plato [comida]to decidedecidirdishplato; discoto eat outcomer en un restaurante; comer fueraFrench fries

patatas fritasmenucarta; menúto orderpedir; ordenar; organizarreservationreservarestaurantrestaurantestarterentrantetoday's specialplato del día; menú del díawaitercamarerowell-donebien hecho; muy hecho [cocción]wine listcarta de vinos

mayonnaise: mayonesa

cornflakes: copos de maíz

scallion : cebolleta

eggplant : berenjena

bilberry: arándano

cinnamon : canela

flounder: platija

dressing : venda; aliño [ensalada]

sauce : salsa

antique : antigüedad

furnace : caldera

armoire : armario

freezer: congelador

lampshade : pantalla [lámpara]

faultless adj.: correcto; perfecto

booked up adj.: completo [espectáculo]

couple: pareja

luck : suerte

enough adv.: bastante

pleasant adj.: agradable; simpático

assorted adj.: surtido; variado

to hate v.: odiar; aborrecer

a few adj.: unos; algunos; unos pocos

We called a few days ago to reserve a table.ago : hace [tiempo]

We reserved a table this morning.

Could we have a table, please?

Did we give your name, Pamela?

It should be under Stevenson.

Six altogether. altogether: totalmente; en total; en general; en conjunto

Six altogether.

There are six of us.

Us four, plus another couple is coming.another adj.: otro [adjetivo]

plus: más; además couple: pareja

Yes, that's really good luck!

All the other restaurants are full too!

But is it a table for six?

That's perfect. What a great view!

We would have liked to be near the fireplace! fireplace: chimenea


No, I'll keep mine, thank you. mine : mío; mía; míos; mías

scarf : pañuelo; bufanda

Can I also give you my scarf?

Yes, five martinis. Would you like one too, Brenda?

I think we'll all have some tomato juice.

We'll have three gin and tonics and three orange juices.

We haven't decided yet. What's today's special?

I think we'll have your shrimp cocktail as a starter.

I think we'll have your shrimp cocktail as a starter. shrimp: gamba

What's the soup of the day?

And what is the flounder served with? to serve v.: server

lobster: bogavante You wouldn't have lobster, would you?

Does the "Turkey in white sauce" take long to prepare? sauce : salsa

turkey : pavo

That's tempting. But I can't make up my mind. tempting adj.: tentador

to make up one's mind : decidirse

We can also choose "à la carte", can't we? to choose v.: elegir; escoger

Can I have French fries instead of spinach?

I love both.both:dos

I'd like to have a local dish.

Yes, I'll have the mixed vegetables. mixed adj.: mixto; mezclado; mitigado; variado

I'm not so hot on green beans or zucchini. zucchini: calabacín

Can I get that with boiled potatoes? boiled adj.: cocido; hervido

That's exactly what I had yesterday!

No, I'll have prime rib, with a baked potato. prime adj.: de primera; de muy buena calidad

rib : costilla; chuletón baked potato : patata asada al horno

You even have "exotic scampi", and trout!

You even have "exotic scampi", and trout! Trout:trucha

Oh, that'll be enough. Enough:bastante

Just a plain salad with oil and vinegar dressing. plain adj.: sencillo; simple dressing : venda; aliño [ensalada]

just adv.: justo; sólo; exactamente; simplemente; tanto... como

Is there any garlic in the avocado salad? anY:alaguns garlic: ajo

Rare, please. rare adj. : poco hecho [carne]

I like it medium rare. medium rare adj.: ni muy hecha ni poco hecha [carne]; en su punto [carne]

Could I have it well done, please?

We'll have two bottles of red Sancerre, please. bottle : botella


Could we try one of your house wines?

Yes, that's a good idea.

No, we'd prefer to have some Riesling.

We'll have that, yes, and then champagne with the dessert.

That's right. We need one more fork please. fork : tenedor right adj.: correcto; verdad [con to be]; vale; exacto

That's not what I ordered!

Thank you. It looks good! Look:mirar

Yes, could we please have some more bread?

Could I have some salt?

My meat isn't cooked enough!

I called to reserve for table for four


We would like to be near the windowsto bother v.: molestar; tomarse la molestia de

i don’t think we’ll brother witch concktails

Is there anything on tonight's menu you would recommend?

Today's special is the Chef's Salad with French dressing.

Brussels sprouts or broccoli don't thrill me.

We would like our steak very well done

to taste v.: probar; saber [sabor]

formación pretérito

But I did enjoy last night's meal!

The meal was as good as my mother's cooking.

As much as as many as

Pistachio ice cream is green.

No, my neighbor's mailbox is far from full.

No, the mail strike has been far from troublesome.

No, the spare envelopes are far from big.

Only when I really have to.

Do you often get letters?

No, never!

Do you have enough envelopes?

No, do you have any?

I only have window envelopes.


It doesn't matter

Do you have stamps? Inactivo



What's the glue for?

To seal this envelope.

I'm sitting at my desk, writing a letter.

I'm answering last year's mail.

But I haven't got enough stationery.

My pen's also running out of ink.

Soon I'll run out of ideas too.

im going to go and mail my letters now.

Where's the post office?

must across the street, next to the bank. Validar

across: al otro lado de

That's very convenient!

quill : pluma ballpoint pen : bolígrafo

field : campo [terreno]; campo [ámbito]

to seem v.: parecer

Progress in the field of communications never seems to stop. To write his letter, man has used ink and the quill, the ballpoint pen, the typewriter and today, the computer.

superhighway : autopista

carrier pigeon : paloma mensajera

The keys on a keyboard might not make as much noise as drums, but they're just as efficient at sending news, good or bad. Delivery methods have also evolved: from carrier pigeons to mailmen, from messengers to today's information superhighways!

nonetheless adv.: a pesar de eso; sin embargo; no obstante

handwritten adj.: manuscrito; escrito a mano

his woman has just received some email. She's probably working and not writing a letter to her friends. Email has the advantage of going where postal mail isn't distributed. Nonetheless, it's much nicer to get a handwritten letter!.

his woman seems to be daydreaming. She'll send her message in a bottle. Who knows? Maybe a mermaid will find it and reply! But if the letter's wet, the address on the envelope will be illegible.

Judging by her smile, this woman is definitely not writing to her bank manager! Rather, she's writing to her son. She's already imagining how happy he'll be when the mailman delivers the letter. All that's left is to put on the stamp...

and take the letter to the post office. She will kiss it so it will arrive even faster. The child is very happy to receive a letter. Even though he can't read well yet, the boy recognizes his mother's handwriting and he telephones her straightaway to thank her.

She's surprised that someone is calling so early in the morning and discovers that it's her son on the other end of the line. One of the advantages of the telephone is that you can immediately hear the voices of the ones you love.

angry adj.: enfadado

to receive v.: recibir

Receiving mail would be impossible without the help of the mailman who, every day, whatever the weather, delivers the mail. However, the days there are bills, he could quite happily stay at home and sleep in! We wouldn't be angry!

preguntas

What is the subject of this video?

Communication

What are the first two people in the video doing?

Using laptop computers

Where is the second person in the video?

On the beach

What are the first two people in the video doing?

What does the narrator think about bills?

She doesn't like them.

Which weather conditions prevent mailmen from delivering? to deliver v.: repartir; entregar; lanza

What does the narrator prefer?

handwritten adj.: manuscrito; escrito a mano

to seem v.: parecer

How can we tell the woman isn't writing a formal letter?

She seems happy.

might be:podria ser

Which of the following can you not write with?

A stamp

Which of these statements is true?

ddressdirecciónairmailcorreo aéreoto collectcoleccionar; reunir; recaudar; recogerdirectorydirectorio; guía [teléfono]; catálogoeconomy classfranqueo normal [económico]; clase turistaenvelopesobrefirst classde primera clase; en primera clase; primera clasemailcorreo; correspondenciato mailmandar por correo; enviarparcelpaquetepost officeCorreospriority mailcorreo preferenteto receiverecibirto sendenviar; mandarsenderremitente

stampselloto stickpegar; meter; entrometerse; pasarzip codecódigo postal

to wish v.: querer; desear

I wish she were in love with me.They hope they get a pay raise next year.since prep.: ya que; desde; desde queStamps have cost 30 cents since the beginning of the year.he directory lists personal addresses and phone numbers.to mean v.: querer decir; significar; tener la intención deheartbreak : desengaño amoroso; sufrimientoHeartbreak Hotel means the addressee cannot be found.crowded adj.: lleno de gente; hasta los topes

registered adj.: certificado; domicilio social [con office]

commemorative adj.: conmemorativo

stamp: sello machine

rate : índice; coeficiente; tarifa

postage : franqueo

directory : directorio; guía [teléfono]; catálogo

directory : directorio; guía [teléfono]; catálog

When employed stop working to obtain demans

strike : huelga

will it be a lot cheaper to send this packege second class?

My grandfather has been a stamp collector for years.

I didn’t get the letter because you put on the wrong address.

The re’s a mail skrite so unemployment check s will be late.

How much will cost to send this packague?

You’ve got a stamp suck on your jacket.

You can find it the zip-code directory

I must have put the wrong:malo,falso addrees

already : ya

i’ve already been here for you half an hour

could I have some stamp,please?

Are postcard cheaper to send than letters?


did you find anything mailbox

completar frases

uso de pronombre one

cheap postcard, expensive postcard

a cheap postcard and an expensive one

good idea, bad idea

a good idea and a bad one

international box, local box

an international box and a local one

dime stamp, nickel stamp

a dime stamp and a nickel one

express package, first-class package

crowded post office, empty post office

an express package and a first-class one

a crowded post office and an empty one

genitive sajon

a resolution for New Yeara New Year's resolution

tomorrow's Schedule

next month's flightsholiday : día festivo; vacaciones

today's youth

last century's postal system

two days' holiday

last year's budget

as much as-as many as

This city uses as many zip codes as that one.

There are as many people in the express line as there are in the regular line.

This box contains ten chocolates. That boxcontains ten chocolates.

This box contains as many chocolates as that one.

My brother sent three times as many postcards as me.

His mother bought ten times as many stamps as him.

They used half as much paper as we did.

Dictado

How do you want to send your letters?

First class. They're quite urgent.

You can send them by express or registered mail.

Will it cost much?

Not much more than ordinary mail.

__________________________________________________________________

It's always crowded in the post office.

I hate standing in line!

When will it be my turn?

I've already been waiting for half an hour.

typewriter : máquina de escribir

ballpoint pen : bolígrafo

noise : ruido

nonetheless adv.: a pesar de eso; sin embargo; no obstante

to seem v.: parecer

to kiss v.: besar

someone : alguien

What never seems to stop?

Progress in the field of communicationsmermaid : sirena

Why would the address on the envelope be illegible?

Because the mermaid's letter is wethandwriting : letra; escritura

What can the mailman do when he has bills to deliver?

What animals were used to carry the mail?

Chickens Canaries Pigs Cats Dogs Carrier pigeons Lionseasy adj.: fácil; sencillo

[Mr. Shima is in New York on business. He is meeting Mr.

O'Brien for lunch to discussa new partnership.] So, Mr.

Shima, is this your first time to New York?

No, I came here for business two years ago.Oh, I see.

when did you arrive this time?

I've been in New York since Saturday.

And how long will you stay?

I'm staying until Thursday.

Where do you live exactly?

I have a house in the London suburbs.

How long have you lived there?

My family and I have lived there since 1995.

to buy v.: comprar gift : regalo; donativo

Have you bought any gifts for your family?

I've found some presents for my two daughters.

Have you decided what to order?

The sirloin steak, medium rare, please.

Steak, medium rare. O.K.

Would you like an appetizer as well?

The Caesar salad looks excellent.

I'll have one, too.

So, have you looked over the proposal?

to think v.: pensar; creer [opinión]I have thought about it.

A bussines luch –vocabulary

appetizeraperitivoconcernpreocupación; interés; asunto; inquietuddowntownal centro de la ciudad; en el centro de la ciudadgiftregalo; donativoto look overechar una ojeada; comprobar; examinarto mentionmencionarnewsnoticia(s)to orderpedir; ordenar; organizaroriginal

original [primera idea]partnershipasociación; colaboración; trabajo conjuntoto preferpreferirpresentregaloseveralvariossuburbzona residencial de las afuerassuppliersuministrador; proveedor

My company sent me here on business three years ago .

For since ago leccion estudiada

I'll start the meal with nachos as an appetizer .shipment : carga; cargamento; envío

colleague : compañero de trabajo

appetizer: aperitivo

term : término; condición; período; plazo; noción; trimestre

Our products are always late. We have a problem with our supplier .gift : regalo; donativo

offer: oferta

condition : condición; estado; circunstancia

to refuse v.: rechazar; negarse

to look over : echar una ojeada; comprobar; examinar

The company has sent me here before.send:enviar

I have been here several times before.

My colleagues and I arrived a week ago.

I'm staying until Thursday. until prep.: hasta

Just until I finish this project.

My flight is leaving tomorrow.

I have an apartment in downtown Paris.

I have a house in the London suburbs. suburb : zona residencial de las afueras

I have lived there for 2 years.

I've found some presents for my two daughters. daughter : hija

present : regalo

Yes, I bought a baseball cap for my son yesterday. to buy v.: comprar

cap : gorra; tapón son: hijo

I haven't had time for gift shopping yet.

I would like the lobster ravioli, please. lobster: bogavante

Verbos irregulars

Came

Covered

Lived

Gave

Thought

Included

Come

thoughtsent

paid

been

decided

estudiar el presente perfecto

I am I've been

they've sent

we've bought

it's been

she's had

he's come

you've found

he takes

we know

it has

you find

she discusses

they come

The company has sent me here before.

My colleagues and I arrived a week ago.

We have been here since Monday.

I'm staying until Thursday. until prep.: hasta

My flight is leaving tomorrow.

I have a house in the London suburbs.

I've found some presents for my two daughters.

They've found the invoices. We've had time to look over the proposal.

She's bought some gifts for her family.

Yes, I'd like the grilled salmon, please.

The sirloin steak, medium rare, please.

The Caesar salad looks excellent.

Yes, I'll try the vegetable soup.

I'll have the nachos.

We'll have a bottle of red wine, thanks.

Yes, two margaritas, please.

Just some mineral water, thanks.

My colleagues and I have looked it over.

Yes, I discussed it with my boss two days ago. boss : jefe; patrón

I have thought about it.

We prefer to pay all invoices within 60 days.

Our policy is to pay invoices within one month.

There will be no problems.

We always pay our suppliers. supplier: suministrador; proveedor

Our payments always arrive on time.

Does the warranty include shipping problems? warranty : garantía

shipping : navegación; flota; transporte; envíos

And does that include shipping damages? damage : daño; perjuicio

What does your warranty cover exactly? to cover v.: cubrir; tapar(se); ocupar; incluir

We have covered all of our concerns. concern : preocupación; interés; asunto; inquietude

You have covered everything. everything pron.: todo

No, those were the main concerns.

We have decided to accept the original proposal. proposal: propuesta; petición; proyecto

Yes, we've decided to accept it.

The company has decided to accept the proposal.

They have lived in the London suburbs for two years. We've covered all of our main concerns.

i've discussed the payment terms with my boss.

I've been in the U.S. for three days. She's ad the contract since Friday.

Mr. Shima has been here for six months.

No, I came here for business two years ago.

Dictado

Came.

An apartment in Paris.

Found.

An appetizer. appetizer: aperitivo

To look over.

The payment terms.

Varias formas de contestar

[A journalist, Mr. Wang, asks you some questions about your company.] Hello, I'd like to ask you about your company's history. When did Athena Cell Phones begin?

Athena Cell Phones began in 1990.

Where did you start your company?

I started the company in San Jose

Did you always make cell phones? No, we made digital cameras in the beginning.

to grow v.: crecer; convertirse; prosperar; agrandar(se)

How much did you grow last year?

Athena grew by 30% overseas last year!

ualanualbranchrama; sucursal; filialcell phoneteléfono móvilconsultantasesor; especialistato expandexpandir; crecer; aumentar; dilatarse; ampliarseharddifícil; duro; fuerte; complicadohigh-techde alta tecnologíato hirecontratar; alquilarlocallocal; del barrio; de la región; restringidomarketmercado

marketingmarketingofficeoficina; despachooverseasal/en el extranjeropercentporcentaje; por cientosalesventas; rebajas; departamento de ventas; de ventasteamequipooverseas adv.: al/en el extranjero

lección estudianda preterite

Our company began in 1990.

We grew by 30% last year. to grow v.: crecer; convertirse; prosperar; agrandar(se)Athena made several products in 1995.We have an overseas branch in Frankfurt.The local marketing team works hard.Sinonimos

employee workerproducts merchandiseconsultant advisor

Our company's history began in 1990.

We opened our first office in Seattle.

We opened our first office in Seattle.

I started the company in San Jose.

No, we made digital cameras in the beginning.

Athena also made digital cameras at first.

We made digital cameras and cell phones for several years. several adj.: varios

Athena grew by 30% overseas last year!. to grow v.: crecer; convertirse; prosperar; agrandar(se)

overseas adv.: al/en el extranjero

We opened our first overseas branch in Asia. branch : rama; sucursal; filial

to open v.: abrir; volver a poner [música]

Athena opened its first overseas branch in Asia.

I opened the first overseas branch in Asia.

We chose Asia because it is a big market. to choose v.: elegir; escoger

I chose Asia because it is a big market.

Yes, our products sold well last year. to sell v.: vender well:bueno

Our new product line sold well last year.

The annual sales increased by 10% in Shanghai last year.

We hired a local marketing team. to hire v.: contratar; alquilar

Yes, we hired a local sales team.

No, but we hired a Chinese consultant.

We'll expand to Beijing next year.

Athena will open a new branch in Beijing next year. branch : rama; sucursal; filial

Yes, we'll open five new branches in China this year.

Athena likes to work hard!

That's because we work hard!

We like to work hard!

Estudiar el preterito

Verbos irregulars

Porcentajes

Began

Made

Grew

Chose

Sold

Hired

Irregulars

to choose

to expand

to grow

to make

to begin

to sell

verbos irregulares

it expanded

he began

they chose

she sold

we grew

you made

you choose

he sells

you are

we make

she grows

the annual sales increased

the overseas branch grew

the company expanded

the first office opened

the high-tech companies started

the sales team chose

the Chinese consultant hired

the product line sold

the local marketing team worked

the market increased

the high-tech company made

the employees began

The history of Athena Cell Phones began in 1990.

We made digital cameras as well as cell phones for several years.

Athena chose Asia because it is a big market.

The company grew by 25% overseas last year.


Athena made digital cameras in the beginning.

Our product sold well last year.

The company opened five overseas branches last year.

Athena chose a big market last year.

We hired a Chinese consultant last year.

The product line grew by 25% last year.

The company made cell phones last year.

The company grew by 10% in 2000.

The annual sales increased by 25% in 1988.

The product line expanded by 35% last year.

_______________________________________________________________________________We sold 546 digital cameras last year.

They made 2 products in 1990.

He began 7 companies.

They opened 1 overseas branch in 1990. She hired 3 consultants last year.

We chose 8 products last year.

Did they choose Asia?

Did his products sell well?

Did the company grow last year?

Did they make digital cameras in the beginning?

Did the company's history begin in 1990?

Did Athena expand to Beijing last year?

When did Athena begin?

When did Athena choose the Chinese consultants?

What did the company sell last year?

What did Athena Cell Phones make in the beginning?

Why did Athena choose Asia?

How much did the company grow by last year?

A journalist, Mr. Wang, asks you some questions about your company.] Hello, I'd like to ask you about your company's history. When did Athena Cell Phones begin?

I began Athena Cell Phones in 1990.

Where did you start your company?

Did you always make cell phones?

We made digital cameras and cell phones for several years.

How much did you grow last year?

Where did you open your first overseas branch?

Athena opened its first overseas branch in Asia.

Do your products sell well in Shanghai?


Do you have plans to open other branches in China?

Inactivo

Athena will open a new branch in Beijing next year.

You are very successful!

Inactivo

Athena likes to work hard!

_____________________________To begin.

Began.

To make.

Made.

To grow.

Grew.

To choose.

To choose.

To sell.

Sold.

To expand.

Expanded.

Presenting you firm

[You want to reserve a stand at a trade fair. The organizer asks you some questions about your company.] How many employees work for Athena?

Athena has more than 7,000 employees

Is Athena a multinational company?

We distribute our products globally.

Athena is a multinational company.

Yes, we have offices in fifteen countries.

headquarters : sede central; cuartel general

the company built new headquarters in Washington, D.C.

We built new headquarters in New York.

Athena built its headquarters in San Francisco.

Were you always the market leader?

The company became the market leader in 1998.

Athena became the market leader in 2001.

We became the market leader in 2000.

to become v.: volverse; llegar a ser; ponerse; convertirse.

he telecommunications market is very competitive.

The competition taught us to be creative.

Our competitors taught us to be creative.

Competition taught us to take risks. to teach v.: enseñar

Do you do your own distribution?

No, local distributors do it for us.

Athena works with local distribution companies.

We often work with local distributors.

Did you merge with any competitors? to merge v.: fundirse; fusionarse

to merge v.: fundirse; fusionarse

Athena bought a French company in 2001. Buy:comprar

We merged with a European distributor last year.

Yes, we bought a Dutch company in 1997.

Do you make a large profit overseas?

Our sales rose by 15% in Asia last year.

Sales rose by 10% in Europe last year.

We made a $200,000 profit overseas last year.

What are your objectives this year?

Athena's objective is to increase global sales.

We would like to expand our market.

Our objective is to become a global brand name.

Athena's objective is to increase global sales.

What is Athena's mission statement?

To increase communication around the world.

We want to increase global communication.

Our mission is to increase communication.

Thank you, sir.

Vocabulary

competitorcompetidor

creativecreativodistributiondistribución; repartodistributordistribuidoremployeeempleado; trabajadorheadquarterssede central; cuartel generalto increaseaumentar; subir; incrementarmarket leaderlíder del mercadoto mergefundirse; fusionarsemisión

misiónmultinationalmultinacionalprofitprovecho; beneficioriskriesgostatementafirmación; declaración; informe; exposiciónto teachenseñartelecommunicationstelecomunicacióntrade fairferia de muestras; salón comercial

impressive adj.: impresionante; impactante

earning : ingreso; sueldo; ganancias

profit : provecho; beneficio

foreign adj.: extranjero [adjetivo]

overseas adv.: al/en el extranjero


Where are the company headquarters? headquarters : sede central; cuartel general

What is Athena's mission statement? statement : afirmación; declaración; informe; exposición

La pregunta sin pronombre interrogativo

Los interrogativos> La interrogación en el pasado

Verbos irregulares

Bécame

Taught to teach

Bought to buy

Rose to rise

to rise v.: aumentar; subir; elevarse

Made to make

to have

to have had

___________________________________________________

to build to build v.: fabricar; construer, to teach v.: enseñar

to teach

to become to become v.: volverse; llegar a ser; ponerse; convertirse

to buy

to rise to rise v.: aumentar; subir; elevarse

to make

I became

you taught

he bought

she rose she rises

you teach

it made

they built

to build v.: fabricar; construir

they rise

we build

it buys

she becomes

he teaches

you make

verbos irregulares

their competitors taught

the market leader was

a Dutch company bought

the employees bécame

the local distributors made

the company built

Athena distributed

the market expanded

the competitors merged

the distributor bought

the market leader became

the sales rose

_________________________________________________________The company became the market leader in 1998.

Our competitors taught us to be creative. We bought a European distributor last year.

Athena built its headquarters in San Francisco.

Our sales rose by 15% in Asia last year.

Were you always the market leader?

Do they do their own distribution?

Does Athena distribute its products globally? Does the market leader have offices in Europe?

Interrogation del pasado.

Did we buy a Dutch company last year?

Did sales rise by 10% in Europe last year?

Did Athena become the market leader in 2001?

Did the competition teach you to take risks?

Did he often work with local distributors?

Did they distribute their products globally?

__________pregunta sin pronombre interrogative

Are they the market leaders?

Is the telecommunications market very competitive?

Is the company's mission to increase communication?

________________________________________________________________________Were the headquarters in Washington, D.C.?

Was the overseas profit large in Europe last year?

Was the objective to become a global brand name? ____interrogacion del pasado

Was Athena a multinational company?Was the telecommunications market very competitive?

Was our mission to increase communication?_________________________________Was Athena's objective to increase global sales?

Did the company employ more than 5,000 people?

Was your company very competitive?

___________________________________Did you build new headquarters in New York?

Were the headquarters in San Francisco?

Did Athena increase its global sales last year?

What is their mission statement?

What is our objective?

Where are its offices?

Los interrogatives

Where was the distribution company?

___Athena has more than 7,000 employees.


We distribute our products globally.

Dictado

Ultimos ejercicios

Ha ve you seen the film everybody is talking about

What your favorite evening entertaiment-questions

I usually go to concerts or the cinema.ç

I’ve always liked musicals

After a long week at work , i love to go out

Toningth , i think i’ll go the cinema . tonight: esta noche

I love all cuisines ,but my fovourite is indian . cuisine: cocina

I usually watch videos on Sunday afternoon

When i was yourger ,i used to go to nigtclubs

My favourite evening entertainment is going to the theatre

Unfortunately ,fireworks give me very bad headaches.

Baby sitter alow parent to go out sometimes.

The lasted science ficción film is supposed to be excellent

plot: intriga; conspiración; huerto; terreno

superlativos regulares

the youngest people

the best figures

the strongest leader

most employees

the most hectic week hectic: ajetreado

the oldest painting

yet-no yet

No, they haven't decided yet.

No, I haven't tried it out yet.

No, nobody's performed yet.

No, we haven't had the guided tour yet.

No, he hasn't fallen asleep yet.

No, she hasn't read it yet.

No, they haven't got hectic yet.

No, they haven't woken up yet.

No, it isn't open yet.

La expresión used to

I used to do the washing.

He used to overcook the runner beans.

It used to be open on Sundays.

They used to recognise him.

He used to play the harmonica.

He used to put curry powder in his cooking.

Can you be ready by eight o'clock?

We're getting tickets for the theatre.

For a musical or for the opera?

A musical. They're the most lively shows.

I thought the tickets were all sold out.

I'm getting them off a friend who can't make it himself.

Unidad grocery shop

This is very unusual... but you decide to cook a meal for twenty friends. You take abig basket, and go to the shops. Where do you want to go first?

To the Baker

You should go to the butcher's first. It's going to close in ten minutes.

Welcome to 'Roast's butcher's', madam!

Could you help me, please?

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