Ingles pre-intermadie 3 nivel to appreciateapreciar; agradecer; ser consciente beveragebebida coffeecaf 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 ms [bebida]; recambio scrambledrevuelto [huevos] soft-boiled pasado por agua [huevo] tea t

pronunciacin de la r
El pice 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

Pronunciacin de la j

just jam orange apologize juiceice

El postdorso de la lengua se apoya en la parte posterior del paladar. El paladar blando est en posicin baja. El aire pasa por la boca y la nariz. Las cuerdas vocales vibran. hungry to bring v.: traer; llevar filling empaste mango

pronunciacin
teabag: bolsita de t 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 to bring v.: traer; llevar on second thought: pensndolo 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 [men] thought : idea tiring adj.: cansado mineral adj.: mineral

always : siempre to cheat v.: hacer trampas; estafar; engaar plain adj.: sencillo; simple pancake : tortita however: sin embargo but conj.: pero silly adj.: tonto; estpido 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; esplndido 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 da o keep v.: quedarse [guardar]; reservar; mantener; seguir; llevar al da

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; difcil; hmedo

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 t

No, if I can have some hot water, it'll be fine. I'd appreciate that.
that pron.

: eso; aquello; se; sa; aqul; aqulla

to think so : creer que s [expresin]

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; preocupacin; dificultad; molestia

If it's not too much trouble.

still adv.: todava; sin embargo; a pesar de todo; an

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

on second thought: pensndolo bien

I'll have an orange, please. I'm sorry, I meant fruit juice.

to mean v.: querer decir; significar; tener la intencin 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!
mess to apologize v.: disculparse

: confusin; desorden; lo

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! That's what I call starting your day off right! 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 rigth She is having trouble starting the day off right. He leaves a big tip for the waitress. he leaving a big fot the waitress He is leaving a big tip for the waitress.
They talk business during breakfast. they talking business during brakfast They 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 alcohol appetizer aperitivo to book reservar to cancel cancelar; anular course curso; plato [comida] to decide decidir dish plato; disco to eat out comer en un restaurante; comer fuera French fries patatas fritas menu carta; men to order pedir; ordenar; organizar reservation reserva restaurant restaurante starter

entrante today's special plato del da; men del da waiter camarero well-done bien hecho; muy hecho [coccin] wine list carta de vinos

mayonnaise: mayonesa cornflakes: copos de maz scallion : cebolleta eggplant : berenjena bilberry: arndano cinnamon : canela flounder: platija dressing : venda; alio [ensalada] sauce : salsa antique : antigedad furnace : caldera armoire : armario freezer: congelador lampshade : pantalla [lmpara]

faultless adj.: correcto; perfecto booked up adj.: completo [espectculo] couple: pareja luck : suerte enough adv.: bastante pleasant adj.: agradable; simptico

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: ms; adems 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!
to think so : creer que s [expresin] fireplace: chimenea

No, I'll keep mine, thank you. mine : mo; ma; mos; mas
scarf

: pauelo; 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. What's the soup of the day? And what is the flounder served with? to serve v.: server
lobster: bogavante shrimp: gamba

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 " 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: calabacn 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; chuletn 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;
alio [ensalada] just adv.: justo; slo; 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. 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 bottle : botella

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 weve just had a last minute cancellation We would like to be near the windows Fortunalety weve just had a last minute cancellation We would like to be near the windows
to bother v.: molestar; tomarse la molestia de i dont think well 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 verbo to be (to salt) fish

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.: rer

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?

check cheque; cuenta [restaurante]; resguardo dessert postre dinner cena drink bebida; copa [tomar] grilled asado guest invitado; cliente to hesitate vacilar; dudar ice cream helado lunchtime hora de comer [medioda]; hora del almuerzo [medioda] main course segundo plato; plato principal pastry pastel; masa to prefer preferir rare poco hecho [carne] to reserve reservar salad dressing salsa para ensalada soft-drink refresco to suggest sugerir; 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.: clido; caliente; templado strange: raro glad adj.: feliz; contento; encantado; alegre empty adj.: vaco warm adj.: clido; caliente; templado

Ill 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] Ive 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 : vergenza; pena what a wonderful and very reasonably priced meal
to charcoal-broil v.: asar a la parrilla con carbn de madera to thicken v.: espesar to sweeten v.: endulzar; azucarar participio pasado como adjetivo

ome-bake) apple pie home-baked apple pie (to roast) marshmallows roasted 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 food What 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? What do you suggest? 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 : eleccin; alternativa; opcin 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,co me 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 serve d to you in bed. But it's not as easy for the waiter to bring it to you and not stumble on the stairs. 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 probably the 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 thekitch en. 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 hotel and the food must be irreproachable. Obviously, the produce must be fresh andthat requires working with a reliable sup plier.

The fruits and vegetables are imported from the four corners of the globe and it's necessary to have complete confidence in the company in charge ofdeliveri ng 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 qualityprice ratio and thedelivery time. It's not uncommon to call upon the services of severalprofessionals at the same ti me. The choice of the supplier depends on the best qualityprice 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 hot el. 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: dueo; propietario to be at sb's beck and call : estar siempre a la entera disposicin 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 of jazz . 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 pice de la lengua se coloca detrs 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 pice de la lengua se apoya fuertemente en los alveolos superiores, luego se desliza hacia atrs. 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; econmico; gama baja; de mala calidad change French
then adv.: entonces; luego; despus

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

broke to brok:romperse,estropearse

color corduroy

El pice 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 estn 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
1

looks nice!

They have nice

shoes
0

Do you want to try a pair

4

I don't know my shoe

3

size.

Is this a size
2

5?

No, it's a size 6. You have big feet

5

Once the
5

weekend arrives, I like to go downtown

I like to go to the market

1

in the Village.

prices

are a bargain and you can find real treasures

I prefer antique
4

shops to superstores.

dealer: vendedor; comerciante; corredor [bolsa] prepare:preparar operation : operacin; funcionamiento; maniobra successful adj.: que tiene xito; exitoso how adv.: cmo; qu; como real adj.: verdadero; original try v.: intentar; probar everything pron.: todo to instruct v.: instruir; encargar covering : cubierta; tapa; capa bed : cama sinnimos

ready adj.: listo to prepare v.: preparer broke: arruinado; sin blanca penniless adj.: sin un cntimo

close adj.: cercano; detallado; directo antonimo expensive adj.: caro cheap adj.: barato; econmico; gama baja; de mala calidad tight adj.: ajustado; apretado; estrecho inside prep.: dentro; (por) dentro outside : fuera; exterior loose adj.: flojo; suelto

let me get my coat

I don't need anything.:no necesito nada But I'm broke!:estoy arruinado

to guess v.: adivinar; suponer

I guess I can afford that!

to afford v.: permitirse [econmicamente]; ofrecer

Well, O.K. then. then adv.: entonces; luego; despus 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,andar
here : aqu 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 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! And I'll take these. Broke means you've got no money at all. When clothes are too tight you need a larger size
to mean v.: querer decir; significar; tener la intencin de verbo mas oracin en infinitivo to forget v.: olvidar thing : cosa

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

Estudiar adverbios calificativos,demostrativos,frecuencia Formacin de palabras compuestas

center for shopping shopp-center shopping 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

blouse blusa casual casual; informal clothes ropa to fit caber; sentar bien a; corresponder; unir; incluir fitting room probador jacket chaqueta; cazadora jeans pantalones vaqueros; vaquero on sale de rebajas; rebajados outlet [shop] tienda; punto de venta pants pantalones; calzoncillos; bragas to put back

volver a poner; aplazar salesperson vendedor; comercial shirt camisa skirt falda store tienda; tienda de comestibles to suit ir; convenir; quedar bien sweater jersey to take off quitar; despegar; irse; retirar to try on probarse underwear ropa interior

dealer:vendedor clerk:empelado boos:jefe, patrn 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 cntimo

richness: riqueza tissue : tejido; tela cute adj.: mono; bonito scant adj.: escaso plump adj.: regordete muscle : msculo to notice v.: darse cuenta de nerve [anatomy]: nervio ankle : tobillo rib : costilla; chuletn quote [trade]: presupuesto to forgo v.: renunciar a advert (U.K.): anuncio; publicidad sample : muestra; prueba

repayment : plazo [pago]; cuota stock: surtido; reserva; almacn goods : mercancas; artculos; bienes slip : tira de papel; cupn; resguardo to fund v.: financiar sinus : seno [cavidad] to laugh v.: rer leg: pierna joint : articulacin; 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 : pantaln 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; an 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 its my treat! treat : capricho; regalo; ronda [pagar] No way! I'm on a diet! to find v.: encontrar; alcanzar

him: lo; le; l [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]

it doesn't matter: no importa; da igual

to afford v.: permitirse [econmicamente]; ofrecer it doesn't matter: no importa; da igual

it doesn?t matter I cant afftord it anyway

I really don't think yellow pants suit you.

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

estudiar verbos mas oracin 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 th e 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 topquality, 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 themarke t. 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--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 withwoodwo rm 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 cust omers and 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 check out 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...

to find v.: encontrar; alcanzar

quite adv.: bastante; completamente

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--brac shop?

second-hand adj.: de segunda mano

When you visit a bric--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; an

You are sitting in an outdoor caf, 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:cuello

It'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?

ccident accidente ambulance ambulancia to bleed sangrar broken roto; averiado cut corte [herida]; trozo [carne] disinfectant desinfectante dizzy spell mareo emergency emergencia; urgencia; servicio de urgencias to faint desmayarse to heal curar; cicatrizarse hospital hospital to hurt doler; herir injection inyeccin injured herido operation operacin; funcionamiento; maniobra pain reliever calmante to rest descansar to sprain torcerse el tobillo

stitch punto de sutura surgeon cirujano wound herida 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; pequeo; 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 impresin a couple of: un par de outdoor adj.: al aire libre; descubierto to get v.: tener; obtener; coger; ir por; convertirse; buscar; percibir; recibir; plasmar 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: qu sucede; qu 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 impresin Don't worry, you'll be all right.

It was quite a severe shock you had, you know!

quite adv.: bastante; completamente

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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.: quiz; quizs 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 insh ape! 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; rpidamente

But there are situations where you have to act quickly and resort to moderntechni ques. 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 bacte ria.

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 areclea ned. 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 brou ght... 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! Compression del video

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? Hygiene
often adv.: a menudo

Which of the following statements is true? statement : afirmacin; declaracin; informe;

exposicin

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?

gown : vestido [traje]; bata; toga

glove : guante

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

antibiotic antibitico appendicitis apendicitis appointment cita; entrevista

aspirin aspirina to cough toser cramp calambre; retortijn to cure curar; remediar disease enfermedad doctor mdico; doctor drugstore tienda que vende medicamentos, cosmticos, peridicos, etc. to examine examinar; investigar; reconocer fever fiebre to get sick ponerse enfermo; ponerse malo illness enfermedad infection infeccin medicine medicina [medicamento] nurse enfermera; niera pregnant embarazada prescription

receta mdica symptom sntoma tablet comprimido virus virus

quick adv.: rpido; deprisa

pronunciar

La lengua se estira hacia la parte posterior del paladar blando. Los labios estn redondeados y estirados hacia adelante. too two usually move to move v.: mover; avanzar; trasladar do El postdorso de la lengua se apoya en la parte posterior del paladar. El paladar blando est en posicin baja. El aire pasa por la boca y la nariz. Las cuerdas vocales vibran. 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 posicin alta, despus se retira de un solo golpe, produciendo as 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 sita en la parte posterior del paladar blando. La boca est abierta. Los labios estn estirados. Un poco de aire pasa por la boca y por la nariz. bad antibiotics

pill : pldora; comprimido cough: tos

throat : garganta mouth : boca

to tickle v.: hacer cosquillas; hormiguear

warm adj.: clido; 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; almbar

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 faint.desmayarse edge: borde; orilla; margen anything pron.: cualquier cosa; algo; nada treatment : tratamiento motorbike : moto usually adv.: normalmente; por lo general after prep.: despus de

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

truly:verdaderamente ill:enfermo neglected:descuidado suddenly complain:qujarse

careless adj.: descuidado; torpe; despreocupado to complain v.: quejarse; hacer una reclamacin; presentar una demanda destroy:destruir

assistance
medicine: medicina [medicamento] assistance : asistencia; ayuda ages : muchsimo tiempo; una eternidad its : su [de ello]; sus to repair v.: remendar; arreglar; reparar to send v.: enviar; mandar finger: dedo physician : mdico

cut pain : dolor wound help assistance doctor physician checkup examination

assistance : asistencia; ayuda

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? 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 kind : tipo; clase; gnero

I haven't been feeling well for two days. It hurts when you do that. to hurt v.: doler; herir
to tickle v.: hacer cosquillas; hormiguear a bit : un poco when conj.: cundo; cuando

It must be very red. must auxiliary v. (modal aux.): tener que; deber
to suppose so : creer que s

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 : inyeccin; 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 : excursin; 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 pretrito,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 s

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; encariado to dispatch v.: enviar; despachar enclosed adj.: adjunto to postmark v.: estampar el matasello printout : impresin envelope: sobre telegram : telegrama template : modelo address

: direccin

airmail: correo areo 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 : artculos de papelera; papel y sobres de cartas Yes, but I don't have enough stationery! No, I always write the same old things. same adj.: mismo 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
thing : cosa

Great! I never write straight anyway! Is it airmail paper? airmail paper : papel para correo areo
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 montn 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

it doesn't matter: no importa; da igual

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 : ta It's an airmail letter for a friend in Japan. airmail: correo areo My neighbor's mail. The mailman gets us mixed up! Neighbor:vecino
unless: 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; as; 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 people Some people don't put their addresses on the envelope.

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I agreed (to go) to the post office on my lunch break. Iintended (to send) the pack age by economy class. Iconsented (to leave) the office earlier than usual. Isuggest ed (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 one a 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 checkin 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; gnero
Response:Final call for all passengers for flight 918 to Frankfurt. Sir, you forgot this bag, is it yours? to forget v.: olvidar
mine : mo; ma; mos; mas

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-infacturacin 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. It's a round-trip ticket. 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 No, that isn't mine. 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

No, that isn't mine. 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: avin

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 Comprensin lectura Mr. Askey arrives at the airport. He goes to the checkin 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? It's a round-trip ticket. ______________________________ 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. Do I have to cross Central Park? 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? No, I'll walk if it's not too far. 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.: todava; sin embargo; a pesar de todo; an

_____ 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?
rea rea; regin; zona; mbito; espacio to arrange arreglar; planear; fijar; ordenar; organizar

block bloque; manzana [calles] complicated complicado; difcil direction direccin; instruccin; indicacin far lejos; lejano; mucho lake lago left-hand side a mano izquierda to matter importar on business de viaje de negocios; por negocios post office Correos restaurant restaurante right-hand side a mano derecha sign seal; gesto; signo [horscopo]; sealizacin straight directamente; recto [derecho] subway metro
lake: 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.: or; 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? Do I have to cross Central Park? I don't know where that is.
not . . . yet: no... todava; no... an

I've never taken the subway. I still haven't taken the subway. No, I'll walk if it's not too far. 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: an; ya; ahora Am I still in the park?

Have I passed the museum yet? to pass v.: pasar; dejar atrs Should I still follow signs for the museum? sign : seal; gesto; signo [horscopo]; sealizacin 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 formacin 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 : qu tal I'm good. How are things going for you? I'm good. How are things going for you?.
so: por eso; as que

So, I hear your photocopier is out of order again. Yeah. It's really useless these days. useless adj.: intil; 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

: t 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.];
antelacin; 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 Traduccin: estar dispuesto a Contexto: Would you be willing to wait a few more minutes? to care Traduccin:

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 Traduccin:

traer algo a alguien

Contexto:
Can I get you some coffee or tea?

to offer someone something Traduccin:

ofrecer algo a alguien

Contexto:
May I offer you something to read?

to mind doing

Traduccin:
importar hacer algo

Contexto: Marilyn stohould be free any minute. Would you mind waiting? ____________________________ to go ahead Traduccin:
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 Traduccin:
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

Traduccin:
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 Traduccin:

ponerse cmodo Contexto: Please make yourself comfortable while you're waiting. ________________ any minute now Traduccin:
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 Traduccin:

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 Traduccin:

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. ____________ Barbaras in a meeting, but Ill tell her youre here if youre in a hurry Here, Ill take your coat for you. Please make yourself comfortable, and Ill get you something to read.ill ask if shes 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

Frmulas de cortesa > "Shall" > Auxiliares modales > El "future" > La pronunciacin abreviada de palabras
to wait v.: esperar without prep.: sin pronunciar la r

yourself right properly prefer are

at recepcin pronunciacin
to be willing to : estar dispuesto a to 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 cmodo 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 : rpidamente; 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.: quiz; quizs

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

absent
Traduccin:
ausente

Contexto:
bsent to be afraid available busy convenient to drop by free

I'm afraid she's absent today.

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 Traduccin: 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 woul d 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 Tr acy. You can speak to her now, if you'dlike. But if you prefer to speak with Gary p ersonally, 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 y ou next Monday?

Pronunciacion de
The Pronunciation of 'EI'

take ssalesles detdetali

The Pronunciation of 'ER'

Pronunciacin 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; segn; mediante to be back : estar de vuelta; volver

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

Organizing 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; cuestin; 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.: quiz; quizs

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 somesi ghtseeing 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. Th ey 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 tra ffic can be very heavy. The person is warning the customer that taking a taxi from the airport to downtow n 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 formacin del "present conditional" > El "future" > Auxiliares modales > Expresiones para indicar la condicin

The Pronunciation of 'OU'

The Pronunciation of 'R'

Very routine arrive hundred
best bet : mejor opcin

hour

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 be careful : tener cuidado

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. I think the Johnson would be your best bet. If I were you, I'd go for the Marrion. 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; despu

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
that pron.

: eso; aquello; se; sa; aqul; aqulla

I think the Johnson would be your best bet. If I were you, I'd go for the Marrion.
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 cellpho nes. 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, orshoul d 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 b uildings, 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 wa y. 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 .
to be aware : ser consciente; saber; estar al corriente

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 besafe. 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, you'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 aware to be careful to keep in mind to make sure to pay attention to verify to watch out for
Description of Groups and Subgroups

all each everyone individually in groups of x one by one pairs together 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 ten 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 Frmulas para dirigirse a un grupo > El imperativo negativo > Auxiliares modales Pronunciacin ei Take maybe stay great they

Pronunciacion ae La lengua est en posicin central. La boca est moderadamente abierta. Los labios estn neutros. E arrevez

to be aware : ser consciente; saber; estar al corriente to be careful : tener cuidado 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 ah

It's OK to take photos.

however: sin embargo

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

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 times

to check to follow guideline instruction to make sure regulation to remember to remind to respect rule under 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 per sonal 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
> all.staff@kara.com > problems > badge

> strictly personal > at all times > to lose > security staff Temas a estudiar: El imperativo afirmativo > El imperativo negativo > La redaccin de correos electrnicos

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: qu te/le/os parece; qu 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; an 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; sbana Do we have to bring our own sheets?

handy: cmodo; prctico; til

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 available disponible bathroom cuarto de bao bedroom dormitorio dining room comedor freezer congelador furniture mobiliario information informacin kitchen cocina [habitacin] microwave oven microondas practical prctico; funcional

sheet hoja; sbana summer verano to call llamar; visitar to rent alquilar towel toalla villa chal; chal de verano washing machine lavadora window ventana; 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 pice de la lengua se apoya en los alveolos superiores, luego se desliza hacia atrs. 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

pronunciacin de au about towels out our

to sound v.: parecer; sonar

pronunciacin ai En un primer momento, la boca est abierta y la lengua est en posicin baja, con el postdorso de la lengua situado hacia la parte posterior del paladar blando. Despus el centro de la lengua se aproxima al paladar. Los labios se estiran.

Pronunciacin de v

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

calling August small walk all portable saw for pronunciacin de w pronunciacin de ae pronunciacin de jks

La lengua est en posicin baja y se sita hacia el centro de la boca. Los labios estn 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: lavandera drier: secadora later adv.: despus; ms tarde small adj.: bajo; pequeo 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: lavandera 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 posicin 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

bed cama carpet alfombra; moqueta cooker cocina [electrodomstico] cupboard armario curtain cortina electricity electricidad fork tenedor holiday vacaciones; da festivo knife cuchillo; navaja living room cuarto de estar; saln

shutter contraventana television televisin to arrive llegar; alcanzar to fix sujetar; establecer; arreglar to open abrir to switch on encender to work trabajar; servir; funcionar view visin; vista; opinin
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 inters pronunciar frases

It doesn't look like the villa in the brochure! 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: tapn de la baera What have you done? There we go. The beginning of our holiday...! holiday: vacaciones; da 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.

Theres eve a portable television so we can watch the news

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

Escribir el siguiente prrafo 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 lik e 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. It doesn't look like the villa in the brochure! 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? Unidad Weather forecast Varias formas de responder
canoeing: piragismo; hacer piragismo

You are organizing a threeday 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 cloudy nuboso; nublado freezing glacial; helado Friday

viernes Monday lunes nice agradable; bonito; simptico; bueno Saturday sbado sky cielo storm tormenta; vendaval Sunday domingo sunny soleado; del sol temperature temperatura; fiebre Thursday jueves to know saber; conocer Tuesday martes weather forecast boletn meteorolgico; previsiones meteorolgicas weekend fin 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 : previsin del tiempo; pronstico [meteorologa

sunrise: amanecer

sunny spell

aprender

clear sky - sunny spell - stormy sky - rainbow estu estudiar: "Will" - "To be going to" > Futuro prximo: BE + ING > El "preterite": uso > Las "question tags"

Whats 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]

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

even adv.: incluso; an

to clear up v.: aclararse; despejar(se

season: estacin; temporada

wind : viento

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

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

waitshouldyoutheuntilweekend You should wait until the weekend. until prep.: hasta
the day after tomorrow: pasado maana

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

The bank holiday was ruined by the awful weather

Formar frases

she's going to open we're going to write I'm going to tell he's going to put you're going to try they're going to consider

transformer frases to get + adjetivo They'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? Comprensin You are organizing a threeday 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 asustadod
Still 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? Dictados

Do 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 3 Tomorrow, 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 fo rdinner. 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 beef ternera; carne de vaca

dinner cena dishwasher lavavajillas fish pescado; pez grilled a la parrilla ice cream helado meat carne onion cebolla potato patata rice arroz saucepan cacerola to bake hornear to cook cocinar; guisar to have dinner cenar to look forward to esperar con ilusin to peel pelar tomato

tomate tonight esta noche vocabulario de sopa de letras

marmalade: mermelada allergen : alrgeno leek: puerro apricot: albaricoque fowl: ave de corral ugh interj.: uf to pretend v.: fingir to deny v.: negar to disrupt v.: perturbar to deem v.: considerar suspect adj.: sospechoso; dudoso pronunciacin de la d

El pice de la lengua, en los alveolos superiores, se retira de un solo golpe, produciendo as un soplido. El paladar blando est en posicin alta. Las cuerdas vocales vibran.
ahead: adelante middle : medio; mitad to drain v.: vaciar; drenar pronunciacin de u

El postdorso de la lengua se sita en la parte posterior del paladar blando. Los labios estn redondeados. Pronunciacin de K El postdorso de la lengua toca la parte posterior del paladar, luego se retira de un solo golpe, produciendo as un soplido. Se adelantan los labios. Las cuerdas vocales no vibran.
o'clock: en punto corkscrew: sacacorchos pronuciacion de w to look forward to: esperar con ilusin whichever: cualquier; cualquiera pronunciacin de c arrevez

Las mandbulas estn abiertas. El postdorso de la lengua retrocede. Los labios estn redondeados.
saucepan: cacerola drawer: cajn; dibujante to sort out v.: resolver; arreglar; colocar; clasificar; organizar; solucionar; explicar pronuciacion de ai

En un primer momento, la boca est abierta y la lengua est en posicin baja, con el postdorso de la lengua situado hacia la parte posterior del paladar blando. Despus 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.: pelar

an 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": formacin > El "present perfect": uso

Present 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 fo rdinner. 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 pistas hicken 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

cellar bodega; stano corkscrew sacacorchos drier secadora glass vaso; vidrio napkin servilleta pepper pimiento; pimienta plate

plato ready listo; preparado salt sal sink fregadero table mesa tablecloth mantel to burn quemar to drink beber; beber(se) to help ayudar to invite invitar; solicitar to lay the table poner la mesa to overcook cocer 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 [electrodomstico teapot: tetera eggcup: huevera

spoon: cuchara bowl: tazn tray: bandeja tub: barreo match : partido; cerilla rack: estante; tendedero; escurreplatos tin : lata; estao 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.: cido; agrio right adj. [adjective]: bien; bueno; correcto; adecuado early: temprano; pronto to find v.: encontrar(se); proporcionar foud missing: perdido; desaparecido pronunciar-mejorar acento. Well, we can't... Yes, could you lay the table, please?. to lay v.: poner; echar Can you get the table ready? ready: listo; preparado Can 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 cenar We need your help. Because your father and I are busy. Because we must all help out! Be happy to help! In the cupboard. cupboard: armario On the drier. drier: secadora The 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: comedor I left them in the hall. They're still in the car. In the cellar. cellar: bodega; stano On top of the sink. sink: fregadero Here. Get the corkscrew out too. corkscrew: sacacorchos Yes, that's fine. Thank you, Tony. No, there's something missing! That looks good! You're right! This is burning!. to burn v.: quemar Why do I always burn everything? I forgot the potatoes! to forget v.: olvidar No! Nothing's ready!. nothing: no... nada; nada The meal's a disaster! disaster: desastre We have problems! The meat's overcooked! The salad dressing is too sour! sour adj.: cido; agrio, dressing: alio The potatoes are burnt! burnt: quemado What are we going to do? Give them something to drink while I sort this out. to give v.: dar; proveer de But 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 Nuevo It looks like we'll have to go to a restaurant instead. instead: en vez de; en su lugar

to look like v.: parecer; parecerse a lecciones aprendidas

"Had better" - "Would rather" > "Must" - "Have (got) to"

finger buffet: buf fro 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 worn you've been he's chosen I've drunk w he's fallen asleep we've made to look formad to She's looking forward to seeing him. to look forward to: esperar con ilusin 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. Comprension to evoke v.: evocar tartan rug : manta de cuadros escoceses picnic hamper : cesta de picnic hard-boiled: cocido British 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... todava; todava 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 actor cinema cine entertainment diversin; entretenimiento evening tarde; noche favourite favorito; preferido film pelcula fun divertido musical espectculo musical nightclub

discoteca opera pera party fiesta; parte; partido play juego; diversin; obra de teatro show espectculo; demostracin; exposicin theatre teatro to dance bailar to go out salir; apagarse to watch vigilar; observar; ver; mirar video vdeo
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 lively: vivo [que tiene vida] controller colourful explosions for entertaiment fireworks: fuegos artificiales

baby-sitter: niera the most recent latest adj.: ltimo; ms reciente peaceful adj.: pacfico; apacible asleep: dormido hectic: ajetreado awake: despierto; completamente despierto useless adj.: intil; sin inters useful: til

La expresin "used to" > "Yet" - "Not yet" > "Ever" - "Never" > Los superlativos regulares
Ordenar la frase: Have you ever beeen to the teatre lively: vivo [que tiene vida]

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.

Is the supermarket open at noon? 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's panadera basket cesta butcher's carnicera carrier bag bolsa chicken pollo custard natillas fresh fresco; nuevo; reciente; recin; dulce [agua]

frozen helado; congelado gravy salsa greedy goloso; avaro grocer's tienda de ultramarinos lamb cordero muffin panecillo redondo que se come tostado y con mantequilla potato patata roast beef rosbif; carne de vaca asada supermarket supermercado tart tarta veal ternera vegetable verdura to sell:vender to buy:comprar cabbage:col a few:unos pocos beef.carne de vaca chop: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; inferior nothing: no... nada; nada rotten: podrido superfluous: superfluo light 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: medioda Is the supermarket open at noon? 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; husped 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: carbn vegetal; carbn de lea, brochette: pincho I always cook chicken. I'll have the brochettes. Do you have a leg of lamb?. a leg of lamb: pierna de cordero And greens. greens: verduras How long does it have to cook? Could I have ten loaves, please? loaf : barra Do you have French bread? I'd like some sliced bread. to slice v.: cortar; cortar en rebanadas Have you got any rye bread?. rye: centeno Will ten loaves be enough for twenty people? loaf : barra Jamie! 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; avaro
that's right: es verdad; eso es

Yes, 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; preguntarse These muffins look good. But no, thank you.

Do you have custard flans? custard: natillas Would 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 travs de; del otro lado de Yes, I'll get some. Do you have any cabbages? That's all I need. cabbage: col Could I have some leeks and some carrots, please? carrot: zanahoria, leek: puerro Are these onions? onion: cebolla Two pounds, please. Could I have a carrier bag?. carrier bag: bolsa One pound is enough. And this lettuce, please. lettuce: lechuga Let's see. I need six pounds of potatoes.
to preheat v.: precalentar. Otras actividades

Ingles pre-intermadie to appreciateapreciar; agradecer; ser consciente beveragebebida coffeecaf 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 ms [bebida]; recambio scrambledrevuelto [huevos]

soft-boiled pasado por agua [huevo] tea t

pronunciacin de la r
El pice 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

Pronunciacin de la j

just jam orange apologize juiceice

El postdorso de la lengua se apoya en la parte posterior del paladar. El paladar blando est en posicin baja. El aire pasa por la boca y la nariz. Las cuerdas vocales vibran. hungry to bring v.: traer; llevar filling empaste mango

pronunciacin
teabag: bolsita de t 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 to bring v.: traer; llevar on second thought: pensndolo 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 [men] thought : idea tiring adj.: cansado mineral adj.: mineral always : siempre to cheat v.: hacer trampas; estafar; engaar plain adj.: sencillo; simple pancake : tortita however: sin embargo but conj.: pero silly adj.: tonto; estpido 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; esplndido 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 da o keep v.: quedarse [guardar]; reservar; mantener; seguir; llevar al da

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; difcil; hmedo

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 t

No, if I can have some hot water, it'll be fine. I'd appreciate that.
that pron.

: eso; aquello; se; sa; aqul; aqulla

to think so : creer que s [expresin]

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; preocupacin; dificultad; molestia

If it's not too much trouble.

still adv.: todava; sin embargo; a pesar de todo; an

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 on second thought: pensndolo bien

I'll have an orange, please. I'm sorry, I meant fruit juice.

to mean v.: querer decir; significar; tener la intencin 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!
mess to apologize v.: disculparse

: confusin; desorden; lo

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

She is having trouble starting the day off right. He leaves a big tip for the waitress.

he leaving a big fot the waitress He is leaving a big tip for the waitress.
They talk business during breakfast. they talking business during brakfast They 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 alcohol appetizer aperitivo to book reservar to cancel cancelar; anular course curso; plato [comida] to decide decidir dish plato; disco to eat out comer en un restaurante; comer fuera French fries patatas fritas menu

carta; men to order pedir; ordenar; organizar reservation reserva restaurant restaurante starter entrante today's special plato del da; men del da waiter camarero well-done bien hecho; muy hecho [coccin] wine list carta de vinos

mayonnaise: mayonesa cornflakes: copos de maz scallion : cebolleta eggplant : berenjena bilberry: arndano cinnamon : canela flounder: platija dressing : venda; alio [ensalada] sauce : salsa antique : antigedad furnace : caldera armoire : armario freezer: congelador

lampshade : pantalla [lmpara]

faultless adj.: correcto; perfecto booked up adj.: completo [espectculo] couple: pareja luck : suerte enough adv.: bastante pleasant adj.: agradable; simptico 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: ms; adems 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

to think so : creer que s [expresin]

No, I'll keep mine, thank you. mine : mo; ma; mos; mas
scarf

: pauelo; 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. What's the soup of the day? And what is the flounder served with? to serve v.: server
lobster: bogavante shrimp: gamba

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 " 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: calabacn 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; chuletn 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;
alio [ensalada] just adv.: justo; slo; exactamente; simplemente; tanto... como

Is there any garlic in the avocado salad? anY:alaguns Rare, please.

rare adj.

garlic: ajo

: 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. 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 bottle : botella

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 weve just had a last minute cancellation We would like to be near the windows
to bother v.: molestar; tomarse la molestia de i dont think well 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] formacin pretrito

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: no importa; da igual It doesn't matter

Do you have stamps? Inactivo

No, I hope you have some!

No, I hope you have some! 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 : bolgrafo field : campo [terreno]; campo [mbito] 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?

ddress direccin airmail correo areo to collect coleccionar; reunir; recaudar; recoger directory directorio; gua [telfono]; catlogo economy class franqueo normal [econmico]; clase turista envelope sobre first class de primera clase; en primera clase; primera clase mail correo; correspondencia to mail mandar por correo; enviar parcel paquete post office Correos priority mail correo preferente to receive recibir to send enviar; mandar sender remitente

stamp sello to stick pegar; meter; entrometerse; pasar zip code cdigo 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 que

Stamps 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 intencin de heartbreak : desengao amoroso; sufrimiento Heartbreak 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 : ndice; coeficiente; tarifa postage : franqueo directory : directorio; gua [telfono]; catlogo directory : directorio; gua [telfono]; catlog 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 didnt get the letter because you put on the wrong address. The res a mail skrite so unemployment check s will be late. How much will cost to send this packague? Youve 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 ive already been here for you half an hour could I have some stamp,please? Are postcard cheaper to send than letters? anything pron.: cualquier cosa; algo; nada 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 Year a New Year's resolution

tomorrow's Schedule next month's flights

holiday : da 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 : mquina de escribir ballpoint pen : bolgrafo 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 communications

mermaid : sirena

Why would the address on the envelope be illegible? Because the mermaid's letter is wet
handwriting : 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 Lions

easy adj.: fcil; 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 [opinin]

I have thought about it.

A bussines luch vocabulary appetizer aperitivo concern preocupacin; inters; asunto; inquietud downtown al centro de la ciudad; en el centro de la ciudad gift regalo; donativo to look over echar una ojeada; comprobar; examinar to mention mencionar news noticia(s) to order pedir; ordenar; organizar original

original [primera idea] partnership asociacin; colaboracin; trabajo conjunto to prefer preferir present regalo several varios suburb zona residencial de las afueras supplier suministrador; 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; envo colleague : compaero de trabajo appetizer: aperitivo term : trmino; condicin; perodo; plazo; nocin; trimestre

Our products are always late. We have a problem with our supplier .
gift : regalo; donativo offer: oferta condition : condicin; 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; tapn 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 thought sent 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; patrn 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 : garanta shipping : navegacin; flota; transporte; envos And does that include shipping damages? damage : dao; perjuicio What does your warranty cover exactly? to cover v.: cubrir; tapar(se); ocupar; incluir We have covered all of our concerns. concern : preocupacin; inters; 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; peticin; 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!

ual anual branch rama; sucursal; filial cell phone telfono mvil consultant asesor; especialista to expand expandir; crecer; aumentar; dilatarse; ampliarse hard difcil; duro; fuerte; complicado high-tech de alta tecnologa to hire contratar; alquilar local local; del barrio; de la regin; restringido market mercado

marketing marketing office oficina; despacho overseas al/en el extranjero percent porcentaje; por ciento sales ventas; rebajas; departamento de ventas; de ventas team equipo
overseas adv.: al/en el extranjero leccin 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 worker products merchandise consultant 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 [msica]

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.

Our new product line sold well 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? Our new product line sold well last year. 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.: ensear

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

competitor competidor

creative creativo distribution distribucin; reparto distributor distribuidor employee empleado; trabajador headquarters sede central; cuartel general to increase aumentar; subir; incrementar market leader lder del mercado to merge fundirse; fusionarse misin misin multinational multinacional profit provecho; beneficio risk riesgo statement afirmacin; declaracin; informe; exposicin to teach ensear telecommunications telecomunicacin trade fair feria de muestras; saln comercial
impressive adj.: impresionante; impactante earning : ingreso; sueldo; ganancias profit : provecho; beneficio foreign adj.: extranjero [adjetivo] overseas adv.: al/en el extranjero Is Athena a multinational company? Where are the company headquarters? headquarters : sede central; cuartel general

What is Athena's mission statement? statement : afirmacin; declaracin; informe; exposicin La pregunta sin pronombre interrogativo

Los interrogativos > La interrogacin en el pasado Verbos irregulares

Bcame

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.: ensear 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 bcame 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.

Is Athena a multinational company? 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. Ive always liked musicals After a long week at work , i love to go out Toningth , i think ill 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 ficcin film is supposed to be excellent plot: intriga; conspiracin; 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 expresin 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?