HALLOWEEN VOCABULARY

En esta ocasión, una pequeña lista de palabras relacionadas con Halloween.

1.- Bat = Murciélago

2.- Black cat = Gato negro

3.- Black magic = Magia negra

4.- Broomstick = Palo de escoba

5.- Candy = Caramelo

6.- Cauldron = Caldera

7.- Cemetery = Cementerio

8.- Coffin = Ataúd

9.- Costume = Vestuario

10.- Creepy = Escalofriante

11.- Crypt = Cripta

12.- Curse = Hechizo

13.- Darkness = Oscuridad

14.- Death = Muerte

15.- Demon = Demonio

16.- Eerie = Fantasmal

17.- Ghost = Fantasma

18.- Grim Reaper = La muerte

19.- Halloween = Noche del 31 de octubre. Noche de fantasmas y brujas.

20.- Haunted house = Casa embrujada

21.- Hex = Echar un maleficio

22.- Mummy = Momia

23.- Phantom = Fantasma

24.- Pumpkin = Calabaza

25.- Scary = Espeluznante

26.- Skeleton = Esqueleto

27.- Skull = Calavera

28.- Sorcery = Hechicería

29.- Spine-Chilling = Escalofriante

30.- Spirits = Espíritus

31.- Spooky = De aspecto embrujado

32.- Tomb = Tumba

33.- Tombstone = Lápida

34.- Trick-or-treat = Truco o trato

35.- Vampire = Vampiro

36.- Werewolf = Hombre lobo

37.- Witch = Bruja

38.- Wizard = Mago, hechicero

39.- Wraith = Espectro

40.- Zombie = Zombi

PLURALS : BASIC LEVEL CHALLENGE

Un nuevo reto, esta vez dirigido a alumnos de nivel básico.

I.- Coloque el plural de la lista de palabras a continuación.

Ejemplo: Hand = Hands

1.- Bus

2.- Car

3.- Child

4.- Comb

5.- Factory

6.- Flower

7.- Foot

8.- Glass

9.- Island

10.- Knife

11.- Leaf

12.- Policeman

13.- Tooth

14.- Watch

15.- Woman

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS: ENVIRONMENT

En esta ocasión, hablamos acerca del medio ambiente.

1.- Do you recycle?

2.- What are some things which you recycle?

3.- Why should we recycle?

4.- What are some types of pollution?

5.- How often is garbage collected in your neighborhood?

6.- What are some things that can be recycled?

7.- What are some ways that you can reduce pollution in your country?

8.- What can you do to help prevent pollution?

9.- Who do you think is more responsible for pollution, individual people or the government? Explain.

10.- What is the most important issue facing the environment today?

11.- If you could choose one alternative energy source to develop which one would you choose? Why?

12.- What are some ways energy is wasted?

13.- Do you think overpopulation is an important environmental issue? Why or why not?

14.- Do think global warming is real?

15.- What can we do to protect forests?

16.- Are there people in your country who make their living from picking-up other people's garbage?

17.- In what ways can we save more water? Please tell your experiences.

18.- What should we do to increase the awareness about environmental pollution?

19.- Do you have any ideas on how to minimize the use of plastic bags and Styrofoam boxes?

20.- Does your local government make it easy or hard for citizens to recycle?

FINE

1.- Fine - Sustantivo

En este caso equivale a "multa".

Ejemplo:

- He's got a fine. = Él obtuvo una multa.

2.- Fine - Verbo

Técnicamente, se usa como verbo transitivo y significa "multar" (a alguien por hacer algo).

Ejemplo:

- He was fined for speeding. = Él fue multado por exceso de velocidad.

3.- Fine - Adjetivo

En esta posición puede significar: "bien", "bueno", "fino", "refinado"o "excelente".

Ejemplos:

- I'm fine = Estoy bien

- A fine day = Un día bueno

- Fine dust = Polvo fino

- Fine silk = Tela fina

- Tom is a fine musician = Tom es un músico excelente

4.- Fine - Adverbio

En este caso, se usa de forma coloquial o en palabras compuestas.

Ejemplos:

- That suits me fine = Eso me sienta muy bien.

- A fine-tuned instrument = Un instrumento muy bien afinado

5.- Otras palabras y expresiones

- Fine art = Bellas artes

- Cut a fine figure = Tener buen aspecto

- The finer points (of someting) = Los puntos más delicados (de algo)

- Walk a fine line = Andar sobre la cuerda floja

PAST TENSE CHALLENGE - THE ANCIENT EGYPT

Un nuevo reto para usted. Esta vez a través de un texto acerca del antiguo Egipto.

El reto consiste en colocar los verbos entre parentesis, en su forma pasada en los espacios en blanco. Hay verbos regulares y también irregulares.

THE ANCIENT EGYPT

The Egyptians (believe) _ in a soul that (live) _ on after they (die) _. They (believe) _ that providing for the needs of their ancestors (give) _ the living safety and prosperity. They also (believe) _ that life after death (to be) _ very similar to this life. So they (make) _ sure that their possessions (to be) _ (bury) _ with them.

To ensure their immortality after death, Egyptians (embalm) _ the bodies (mummifying process) with oil, (wrap) _ them with hundreds of yards of linen, and (place) _ the mummies in decorated coffins.

MONTH CHALLENGE

En esta ocasión, un nuevo reto, esta vez relacionado a los meses del año.

* El reto consiste en colocar el mes correspondiente a cada definición.

1.- Takes its name from Julius Caesar = 

2.- Has the fewest days = 

3.- Is the longest (Number of letters) = 

4.- Has Christmas on the twenty-fifth = 

5.- Has thirty days and eight letters = 

6.- Starts with the letter "O" = 

7.- Has the letter "L" at the end = 

8.- Is a holiday for students in Britain = 

9.- Is the first month = 

10.- Is the shortest (number of letters) = 

11.- Is also a verb = 

12.- Is also a girl's name = 

WELL

Una de las palabras más usadas del inglés.

1- Well - Sustantivo

En este caso se traduce como "pozo".

Ejemplo:

- Wishing well = Pozo de los deseos

2.- Well - Verbo transitivo

Aquí equivale a "brotar" o "llenar", pero suele ir acompañado por "up".

Ejemplo:

- Tears welled up in her eyes = Se le llenaron los ojos de lágrimas

3.- Well - Adjetivo

En esta función es "bien".

Ejemplo:

- I'm very well = Estoy muy bien

4.- Well - Adverbio

Su traducción más común es también "bien".

Ejemplos:

- She speaks English very well = Ella habla inglés muy bien

- Well done! = ¡Bien hecho!

- To wish (somebody) well = Desear lo mejor (a alguien)

5.- Well - Interjección

Como interjección puede traducirse como "bueno" o "vaya".

Ejemplos:

- Well, as I was saying... = Bueno, como estaba diciendo...

- Well, well, look who's here! = ¡Vaya, vaya, mira quién está aquí!

6.- Otras palabras y expresiones

- To get well = Reponerse

- All's well that ends well = Bien está lo que bien acaba

- Well-behaved = Bien educado/a

- As well = También

- Do well = Progresar, recuperarse

- Just as well = Oportuno, prudente

- Stand well (with somebody) = Llevarse bien (con alguien)

- Well balanced = Equilibrado

- Well-being = Bienestar

- Well stablished = Establecido, consolidado

- Well fed = Bien alimentado

- Well informed = Bien informado

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS: ENTERTAINMENT

Una nueva ronda de preguntas. Esta vez acerca de las actividades que hacemos en nuestro tiempo libre.

1.- What do you do for fun?

2.- What do you do in your spare time?

3.- What did you watch on TV yesterday?

4.- What is one of your favorite TV shows?

5.- Do you listen to classical music? Why or why not?

6.- Do you like to watch cartoons?

7.- Have you ever been to Disneyland?

8.- Have you ever been to the theater?

9.- How often do you go to parties?

10.- How often do you read comic books?

11.- How often do you visit museums?

12.- What is the best book you have ever read?

13.- What computer games have you played?

14.- What's your favorite magazine?

15.- What are some things you can do without spending a cent?

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU - DOLLY PARTON

1.- History

Dolly Parton was born on 19-01-1946 in Tennessee, USA. She was a Country singer, songwriter and actress. Her first movie was 9 To 5. She hosted her own TV Show.

Dolly Parton passed away on 25-08-2026.

2.- Lyrics

If I should stay

I would only be in your way

So I'll go, but I know

I'll think of you each step of the way

(Chorus)

And I will always love you

I will always love you

Bitter-sweet memories

That's all I am taking with me

Goodbye, please don't cry

We both know that I'm not

What you need

(Repeat Chorus)

I hope life treats you kind

And I hope that you have all

That you ever dreamed of

And I wish you joy

And happiness

But above all of this

I wish you love

(Repeat Chorus)

3.- Vocabulary

- Stay = Permanecer, quedarse

- Step = Paso

- Bitter-sweet = Agridulce

- Memories = Recuerdos

- Treat = Tratar

- Ever = Alguna vez

- Joy = Alegría

- Hapiness = Felicidad

- Above all = Sobre todo

4.- Grammar

a) Verbos Modales

Ejemplos:

- If I should stay

- I would only be in your way

- So I'll (I will) go

b) Futuro Simple

Ejemplos:

- I'll think of you...

- I will always love you

c) Present Continuous

Ejemplo:

That's all I am taking with me

5.- Videoclip

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS: ENGLISH STUDY

Una pequeña lista de preguntas acerca del aprendizaje del inglés.

1.- Do you think English is a difficult language to learn?

2.- What is the most difficult thing about English?

3.- Why are you learning English?

4.- How often do you practice your English?

5.- What is your favorite way to practice your English?

6.- How do you use the Internet to learn English?

7.- Have you ever spoken English on the phone?

8.- How can English language help you advance in your career?

9.- What do you think you will be able to do in English in the future?

10.- Do you think that English will completely dominate all the other languages in the future?

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

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?

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS: DREAMS

En esta nueva lista de preguntas, hablamos de los "Sueños".

1.- Do you usually remember your dreams?

2.- What was your nicest dream that you can remember?

3.- How do you interpret a dream?

4.- Do you generally have pleasant dreams or nightmares?

5.- Have you ever had or heard of a dream that foretold the future?

6.- Do you believe that dreams can sometimes predict the future?

7.- What sayings about dreams do you know?

8.- Do your dreams ever affect your moods?

9.- Do you usually dream in black and white or in color?

10.- Have you ever dreamt in a language that you don't speak?

11.- Do you remember what you dream about in your sleep?

12.- Do you think that having dreams and aspirations is a waste of time?

PLEASE

Aunque se le conoce como "por favor", esta palabra cuenta con más definiciones y usos.

1.- Please - Interjección

Es una de las primeras palabras que forman parte del vocabulario inicial de los estudiantes de inglés. En nuestro idioma equivale a "Por Favor".

- Please come in = Por favor, ingrese

- Could you pass the salt, please? = Puede pasar la sal, por favor?

2.- Please - Verbo

En este caso su significado es "complacer" y "desear".

- He's not difficult to please. = Él no es dificil de complacer.

- As long as you please = Tanto tiempo como desées

3.- Please - Más Palabras y Expresiones

- As you please = Como quiera / Como desée

- If you please = Si no te importa

- Please God = Si Dios quiere

- Please, do! = ¡Por supuesto!, ¡Adelante!

- To be pleased for somebody = Alegrarse por alguien

- Pleased to meet you! = ¡Encantado/a de conocerte!

MISS

1.- Miss - Sustantivo

Equivale a "Señorita". Siempre va con mayúscula. También se refiere a una ganadora de un concurso de belleza. Además, es una forma de dirigirse a una profesora o maestra.

- Miss Taylor

- She is Miss Universe.

- May I go to the toilet, Miss?

2.- Miss - Verbo

Significa "perder(se)", "no acertar", "faltar", "echar en falta".

- He shot at the bird but missed.

- He missed the train.

- To miss work.

3.- Miss - Phrasal Verb

- To miss somebody/something out = Pasar a alguien/algo

- My name's not on the list. I've been missed out.

4.- Miss - Más Frases y Expresiones

- (Be) too good to miss = Ser demasiado bueno para no aprovecharlo

- To miss the boat = Perder la oportunidad

- The missing link = El eslabón perdido

SET

1.- Sustantivo

Como sustantivo se refiere a un lote, juego o serie de algo.

Ejemplos:

- A set of cutlery = Una cubertería

- A set of instructions = Una serie de instrucciones

- A set of books = Una colección de libros

- A TV set = Un aparato de televisión

- A set and match = Un set y el partido

2.- Verbo

Tiene varios significados. Ellos son: Poner, colocar, localizar, preparar, establecer.

Ejemplos:

- To set the table = Poner la mesa

- He set the alarm clock for six = Él puso la alarma para las 6

- The film is set in Australia = La película se sitúa en Australia

- They've set a date for the wedding = Ellos han fijado fecha para la boda

- The setting sun = El sol que se pone

3.- Adjetivo

En este uso, equivale a situado o determinado.

Ejemplos:

- A house set next to the river = Una casa situada al lado del río

- To be set on doing something = Estar decidido a hacer algo

4.- Phrasal Verbs

Algunos de los más comunes son:

- To set about somebody = Atacar a alguien

Ejemplo: He set me about with a knife = Él me atacó con un cuchillo

- Set about doing something = Ponerse a hacer algo

Ejemplo: We set about cleaning the house = Nos pusimos a limpiar la casa

- Set somebody against somebody = Poner a alguien en contra de alguien

Ejemplo: The civil war set brother against brother = La guerra civil enfrentó hermano contra hermano

- Set apart = Diferenciar o distinguir a alguien / algo de otro.

Ejemplo: His confidence sets him apart from his classmates = Su seguridad lo distingue de sus compañeros de clase

- Set aside = Reservar, ahorrar, apartar algo.

Ejemplos:

She sets aside 30 dollars every month for a holiday = Ella ahorra 30 dólares cada mes para vacaciones

We decided to set our differences aside = Hemos decidido dejar nuestras diferencias a un lado

- Set something / somebody back = Retrasar algo / a alguien.

Ejemplo: Her resignation set us back = Su dimisión nos ha retrasado

- Set in = Empezar, entrar

Ejemplo: I need to mend the roof before winter sets in = Tengo que reparar el techo antes de que llegue el invierno

- Set off = Salir

Ejemplo: I set off for work at seven = A las 7 salgo para el trabajo

- Set something off = Hacer que algo salte o explote.

Ejemplo: The burglars set the alarm off = Los ladrones hicieron saltar la alarma

- Set up = Establecer, crear, montar.

Ejemplo: He left the firm and set up in business on his own = Él dejó la empresa y montó un negocio por su cuenta

5.- Más palabras y expresiones

- Set square = Escuadra (regla)

- Set-to = Bronca, pelea

- Set phrase = Una frase hecha

- Set (a good / bad) example = Dar (un buen / mal) ejemplo

- Set somebody free = Poner a alguien en libertad

- Set the pace = Poner el ritmo

- Set your sights on something = Tener la vista puesta en algo

- Set tongues wagging = Dar que hablar

- Set a trend = Marcar la moda

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS: NATURAL DISASTERS

Esta nueva ronda de preguntas está dedicada a los Desastres Naturales.

1.- What is a disaster?

2.- Have you ever been in a disaster?

3.- What are some different kinds of disasters?

4.- What kind of disasters are common in your country?

5.- Are there ways we can prepare ourselves in advance to cope with disasters?

6.- Do some natural disasters occur repeatedly in the same area?

7.- Are you prepared for a disaster?

8.- How do you think you would react in a disaster?

9.- Have you ever been injured?

10.- What are some essential things you would need in your house in order to be prepared for a disaster?

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS: VALENTINE'S DAY

En esta nueva lista de preguntas, el día de San Valentín.

1.- What is Valentine's Day?

2.- What is the origin of Valentine's Day?

3.- Is Valentine's Day celebrated in your country?

4.- What do you usually do for Valentine's Day?

5.- What do you plan on doing this Valentine's Day?

6.- Do you make any special food for Valentine's Day?

7.- What are common gifts that people give on Valentine's Day?

8.- What is your favorite Valentine's Day memory?

9.- If you could do anything or receive anything on Valentine's Day, what would it be?

10.- Have you ever gotten a valentine or love letter on Valentine's Day?

11.- What do single people do on Valentine's Day?

12.- Do you think Valentine's Day is too commercial or consumerist?

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS: NEW YEAR AND NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

Como primer artículo del 2026, una serie de preguntas acerca del año nuevo y de los propósitos que trae.

1.- What traditional ways of welcoming the New Year do you have in your family or in your region?

2.- Are children allowed to stay up late on New Year's Eve in your country?

3.- Are there any special meals or activities for New Year's day?

4.- Did you celebrate New Year's Eve? What did you do?

5.- Can you think of two things you were happy about from last year?

6.- What are you looking forward to this year? If you aren't looking forward to this year, why aren't you?

7.- Have you ever made a New Year's resolution?

8.- Was last year a good year for you? In what way or why not?

9.- How can New Year's resolutions help you in the coming year?

10.- What are some New Year's resolutions you have made in the past?

11.- What are some New Year's resolutions that you have broken quickly?

12.- What New Year's resolutions are you still keeping now?

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS: CHRISTMAS

Con motivo de la Navidad, un nuevo listado de preguntas para practicar conversación.

1.- Do you celebrate Christmas in your country?

2.- Do you celebrate Christmas in a special or traditional way?

3.- Did you believe in Santa Claus when you were a child?

4.- Do you decorate the outside of your house for Christmas?

5.- Do you eat turkey or pork for your Christmas dinner?

6.- Do you enjoy Christmas time?

7.- Do you sing Christmas songs?

8.- Do you exchange presents with your friends?

9.- Do you go to church on Christmas day?

10.- Do you have a Christmas party?

11.- Do you have a Christmas tree?

12.- Do you see your relatives at Christmas time?

13.- Have you ever celebrated Christmas in a foreign country?

14.- What do you usually do for Christmas?

15.- What is the best Christmas present you have ever gotten?

16.- What is your favorite Christmas song?

17.- What traditions do you have during the Christmas season?

18.- Do people behave differently during Christmas?

19.- Do you do your Christmas shopping?

20.- What was the most regretful thing about this year?