AESOP'S FABLE - THE GOATHERD AND THE GOAT

En esta ocasión, publicamos una de las famosas fábulas de Esopo en inglés.

1.- The Goatherd And The Goat

A young goatherd who was gathering his herd to take them back to the fold, noticed that one of the goats was absently grazing in a small meadow of tender grass.

The impatient young goatherd was so eager to get back on time, that he picked up a rock and threw it at the animal's horns, breaking one as he did so.

Frightened by his own actions, and fearing punishment at home, the young goatherd knelt before the goat and the pleaded.

"I beg you, forgive me", and on the verge of tears, he added, "please don't say anything about this to the master!"

"Don't worry", said the kind goat "I'll say nothing to the master, but do you think my broken horn will keep your secret?"

Moral: Tell your secrets just to one, better yet, to none.

2.- Vocabulary

- Goatherd = Cabrero

- gather = reunir

- herd = manada, rabaño

- fold = redil

- grazing = graze = pastar, comer pasto

- meadow = prado, pradera

- eager = impaciente

- threw = throw = lanzar, arrojar

- horns = cuernos

- frightened = asustado

- punishment = castigo

- knelt = kneel = arrodillarse

- pleaded = plead = suplicar

- beg = Suplicar

- verge = al borde de

- broken = break = romper

- none = ninguno, nadie

3.- Questions on the text

a) What was the young goatherd doing?

b) Where was one of the goats?

c) What did the impatient young goatherd do?

d) Why did the young goatherd kneel?

e) Explain the moral.

4.- Exercises

Cambiar las frases.

Ejemplo:

*** A young goatherd was gathering his herd. (old)

*** An old goatherd was gathering his herd.

a) A young goatherd was gathering his herd. (Negative)

b) The impatient young goatherd was eager to get back on time. (calm)

c) The young goatherd knelt and pleaded. (Negative)

d) I'll say nothing to the master. (Present Perfect Tense)

TRAINING EXERCISES TEST

El siguiente test pone a prueba su comprensión lectora.

El ejercicio consiste en unir definición con el nombre de la actividad física.

Nota.- Puede solicitar las respuestas mediante un mensaje o comentario.

1.- Lie down on the ground with your legs together and your knees bent. Put your hands behind your head and keep your elbows open. Raise your shoulders off the ground, and then lie down again. If necessary, a friend can hold your feet.

2.- Lie face down on the ground and place your hands on the floor at the level of your shoulders.Lift your body up with your arms, keeping your body straight. Slowly lower your body down to the ground again.

3.- Stand up straight with your legs shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward. Hold your arms out straight in front of you. Bend your knees, keeping your back straight. Hold for a couple of seconds, and then straighten your legs.

4.- Run in one place, Run slowly for one minute, then fast for two minutes, and then slowly again for one minute.

Unir y ordenar los nombres de acuerdo a la definición.

a) Press-ups

b) Sits-ups

c) Running in place

d) Squats

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART - BONNIE TYLER

1.- Historia

Gaynor Hopkins (a.k.a. Bonnie Tyler) was born on 8th June, 1951 in Wales, UK. Bonnie Tyler started singing at clubs in the first half of the 70s. Particular raspy voice caused by an operation to remove throat nodules.

"Total Eclipse Of The Heart", her most important song, was written and produced by producer Jim Steinman. He made hits for Meatloaf. The single topped charts in different countries. It was number 1 in USA, UK, Australia and Canada.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2026/07/bonnie-tyler.html

2.- Lyrics

(Part 1)

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit lonely

And you're never coming 'round

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit tired

Of listening to the sound of my tears

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit nervous

That the best of all the years have gone by

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit terrified

And then I see the look in your eyes

(Turn around, bright eyes)

Every now and then I fall apart

(Turn around, bright eyes)

Every now and then

I fall apart

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit restless

And I dream of something wild

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit helpless

And I'm lying like a child in your arms

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit angry

And I know I've got to get out and cry

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit terrified

But then I see the look in your eyes

(Part 2)

(Turn around, bright eyes)

Every now and then

I fall apart

(Turn around, bright eyes)

Every now and then

I fall apart

And I need you now tonight

And I need you more than ever

And if you only hold me tight

We'll be holding on forever

And we'll only be making it right

'Cause we'll never be wrong

Together we can take it to the end of the line

Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time (all of the time)

I don't know what to do and I'm always in the dark

We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks

I really need you tonight

Forever's gonna start tonight

Forever's gonna start tonight

Once upon a time I was falling in love

But now I'm only falling apart

There's nothing I can do

A total eclipse of the heart

Once upon a time there was light in my life

But now there's only love in the dark

Nothing I can say

A total eclipse of the heart

(Repeat Part 2)

A total eclipse of the heart

A total eclipse of the heart

(Turn around, bright eyes)

(Turn around, bright eyes)

(Turn around)

3.- Vocabulario

- Lonely = Solitario/a

- 'Round = Around = Alrededor

- Tears = Lágrimas

- Terrified = Aterrorizado/a

- Restless = Agitado/, inquieto/a

- Wild = Salvaje

- Helpless = Indefenso/, desamparado/a

- Shadow = Sombra

- Dark = Oscuro

- Powder keg = Polvorín

- Sparks = Chispas

4.- Gramática

a) Simple Present

Ejemplo:

- I see the look in your eyes.

b) Present Continuous

Ejemplo:

- I'm lying like a child in your arms.

c) Expresiones

Ejemplo:

- Every now and then = De vez en cuando

- Once upon a time = Había una vez

5.- Videoclip

CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC - VILLAGE PEOPLE

1.- Historia

Village People se formó en Nueva York, Estados Unidos. Sus integrantes originales fueron: Victor Willis (Policía), Randy Jones (Vaquero), Davis Hodo (Constructor), Felipe Rose (Jefe Indio), Glenn Hughes (Motociclista) y Alexander Briley (Soldado).

La nota curiosa de esta canción, es que obtuvo altas posiciones en listas fuera de USA, pero, no logró figurar en Billboard. Fue el primer tema grabado sin la participación del vocalista original Victor Willis. El single proveniente de la Banda Sonora de la película del mismo nombre, fue número 1 en Australia, 2 en Nueva Zelanda y 11 en Reino Unido.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2026/07/village-people.html

2.- Lyrics

Everyone you meet,

the children in the street

Are swayin' to the rhythm,

there's somethin' movin' in them

There's no place to hide,

so why even try?

Can't you hear it coming your way?

It's here to stay

Music in our walk,

music when we talk

It's really something magic,

to lose it would be tragic

Can't you feel the sound

movin' through the ground?

Music makes the world go around

(Chorus 1)

You can't stop the music,

nobody can stop the music

Take the cold from snow,

tell the trees, don't grow

Tell the wind, don't blow,

'cause it's easier

No, you can't stop the music,

nobody can stop the music

Take the spark from love,

make the rain fall up

'Cause that's easier to do

Movin' with the wind

since the world began

The beat is gonna get you,

beat is gonna get you

Music for the blues,

for your dancin' shoes

There's music in the way that we kiss,

you can't resist

Movin' through the trees,

buzzin' with the bees

The sound is gettin' louder,

sound is gettin' louder

Music when we play,

when we kneel to pray

There's music in the sound of the wind

You can't stop the music,

nobody can stop the music

Take the heat from flame,

try not feeling pain

Though you try in vain,

it's much easier

No, you can't stop the music,

nobody can stop the music

Change the master plan,

take the hope from man

'Cause that's easier to do

On the radio, on every TV show

For each and every reason,

each and every season

Music when we love

for the Moon above

Music for the show

of life that never ends

Music on a plane,

music on a train

Sailing on the ocean,

music in the motion

Music in your car,

at your local bar

There's music when you look at a star

(Chorus 2)

You can't stop the music,

nobody can stop the music

Keep two loves apart,

mend a broken heart

Catch a fallin' star,

that's much easier

No, you can't stop the music,

nobody can stop the music

Tell the Sun don't shine,

stop Old Father Time

'Cause that's easier to do

(Repeat Chorus 1)

3.- Vocabulary

- Meet = Encontrar, conocer

- Sway = Balancear(se)

- Hide = Esconder(se)

- Ground = Suelo

- Around = Alrededor

- Snow = Nieve

- Grow = Crecer

- Easier = Más fácil

- Nobody = Nadie

- Spark = Echar chispas

- Buzzin' = Buzzing = Zumbando

- Louder = Sonido más alto

- Kneel = Arrodillarse

- Pray = Rezar

- Flame = llama (fuego)

- Pain = Dolor

- Vain = Vano

- Reason = Razón

- Season = Estación del año (clima)

- Above = Por encima de algo

- Motion = Movimiento

- Mend = Curar, reparar, arreglar

- Catch = Coger, atrapar

4.- Grammar

a) Commands

Se encuentran por toda la canción.

Ejemplos:

- (You) Take the cold from snow

- (You) Take the spark from love

b) Present Continuous

Ejemplo:

- The children in the street are sawyin' to the rhythm.

c) Gonna

Es la contracción sonora de "Going to".

Ejemplo:

- The beat is gonna get you = The beat is going to get you

5.- Videoclip

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS: EDUCATION

Una lista de preguntas relacionadas con la Educación.

1.- What do you remember about your teachers?

2.- Did you make friends in high school that you still keep in touch with?

3.- What subjects were you good/bad at?

4.- Did you study a foreign language in school?

5.- Did you attend college?

6.- What did you major in?

7.- Does your country provide a good public school system?

8.- How many years did you attend college?

9.- Did you study abroad?

10.- Did you procrastinate studying?

11.- Did you skip class very often?

12.- Did you really learn in school or did you just memorize information and pass tests?

13.- Do you think teachers are paid enough?

14.- Did you ride a bus or walk to school?

15.- Do you think it is easier to learn as a child or as an adult?

16.- Why do students cheat during tests and exams?

17.- Do you think a person can become a genius, or are they just born that way?

FATHER

Un pequeño vocabulario de palabras y expresiones relacionadas al Padre.

* Father = Dad (diminutivo) = Daddy (diminutivo)

1.- God The Father = Dios Padre

2.- Father figure = Figura paterna

3.- Fatherhood = Paternidad

4.- Fatherly = Paternal

5.- Fatherland = Patria

6.- Father-in-law = Suegro

7.- Father Christmas = Papá Noel

8.- Founding father = Fundador

9.- Holy Father = El Santo Padre

10.- Like father, like son = De tal palo, tal astilla

11.- The wish is father to the thought = Creer que algo es verdad porque uno lo desea mucho.

12.- To be old enough to be somebody's father = Ser lo suficientemente mayor como para ser el padre de alguien.

TEXT TEST

El siguiente es un ejercicio en forma de texto, para practicar su nivel de inglés.

Nota.- Puede pedir las respuestas por medio de un mensaje o comentario.

1.- Lea el texto. Coloque el verbo entre paréntesis, en su forma correcta, en los espacios en blanco.

CLOCKS ACROSS THE TIME

There ___(be) many different inventions for measuring time. In 1500BC, the Egyptians ___(use) a type of sundial in the shape of a T, and they ___(measure) its shadow. The water clock or clepsydra ___(be) a more precise invention. There ___(be) one in the tomb of the pharaoh AmenhotepI. Arab inventors ___(make) better water clocks in the Middle Ages.

Hourglasses ___(begin) to appear in the 14th century. An hourglass ___(use) sand to measure time and, depending on its size, it can ___(measure) minutes or hours.

Clocks can ___(be) mechanical or electric. Chinese inventors ___(make) the first mechanical clocks in the 11th century. The mechanical pocket watch ___(be) developed in the 16th century. The electric watch ___(appear) in the 20th century. Electric watches can ___(be) analogue or digital.

2.- Responda las preguntas del texto.

a) What did the Egyptians use in 1500BC for measuring time?

b) What is the clepsydra?

c) How does an hourglass work?

d) Who invented the first mechanical clocks?

e) Do you have an analogue or a digital clock?

3.- Cambie la siguiente frase afirmativa a preguntas concretas usando las Wh-Questions.

Ejemplo:

- Jack bought his modern clock in Switzerland. (Who?)

Who bought his modern clock in Switzerland?

a) Hourglasses appeared in the 14th century. (What?) (When?)

b) A clock is an invention for measuring time. (What?) (What...for?)

c) Arab inventors improved water clocks in the Middle Ages. (Who?) (What...do?) (When?)

d) Electric watches were invented in the 20th century. (What?) (When?)

4.- Escriba la hora.

Ejemplo:

- 1:00 = One o'clock

a) 3:10

b) 5:15

c) 6:25

d)10:35

e) 12:50