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

BAD - WORSE - WORST

1.- Bad (Adjetivo)

Equivale a "malo", "grave" o "fuerte".

Ejemplos:

- This is bad for your health. = Esto es malo para tu salud.

- Bad news! = ¡Malas noticias!

- It was a bad mistake = Fue peor error

- I have a very bad headache = Tengo un dolor de cabeza muy fuerte

2.- Bad (Sustantivo)

En este caso su significado es "mal", "malo", "negativo".

Ejemplos:

- The bad = El mal; lo malo

- After paying the bills, I was $300 to the bad = Después de pagar las facturas, me quedó un saldo negativo de $300.

3.- Bad (Adverbio)

Se suele usar con el significado de "mucho".

Ejemplo:

- I need you so bad = Te necesito mucho

4.- Worse (Comparativo de Bad)

Se usa como "peor" o "lo peor".

Ejemplos:

- It was worse than I expected = Fue peor de lo que esperaba

- There is worse to come = Todavía queda lo peor

5.- Worst (Superlativo de Bad)

También equivale a "peor" o "lo peor".

Ejemplos:

- The worst enemy = El peor enemigo

- The worst of it = Lo peor de esto

6.- Más Expresiones

- Bad luck = Mala suerte

- Bad language = Palabrotas

- Bad books = Lista negra

- Bad-tempered = Malhumorado, de mal genio

- To have a bad time = Pasarlo mal

- To be bad at something = Ser malo en algo

- To get worse = Empeorar

- To make something worse = Agravar algo

- Worse luck! = ¡Por desgracia!

- Get the worst of it = Salir perdiendo

- To go from bad to worse = Ir de mal en peor

GOOD - BEST - BETTER

Conozcamos un poco más de una de las palabras más utilizadas del inglés.

1.- Good (Adjetivo)

Como adjetivo equivale a "bueno/a(s)".

Ejemplos:

- Good idea = Buena idea

- Good weather = Buen clima

- Good news = Buenas noticias

- Good friends = Buenos amigos

- I'm in a good mood = Estoy de buen humor

2.- Good (Sustantivo)

En este caso se puede traducir como "bien".

Ejemplo:

- Good and evil = El bien y el mal

3.- Good (Adverbio)

También equivale a "bien".

Ejemplo:

Listen to me good = Escuchame bien

4.- Better (Comparativo de Good)

En la forma comparativa su significado es "mejor".

Ejemplos:

- The film was better than I expected = La película era mejor de lo que yo esperaba

- John is much better today = John se encuentra mejor hoy

- Better luck next time! = ¡La próxima vez será!

5.- Best (Superlativo de Good)

Significa "mejor".

Ejemplos:

- He's the best footballer in the world. = Él es el mejor futbolista del mundo.

- She's my best friend = Ella es mi mejor amiga

- Best wishes = Mejores deseos

- It's the best medicine = Es la mejor medicina

- All the best = Deseo lo mejor

- To be at (somebody/something) best = Estar en (su) mejor momento

- To do your best = Hacer todo lo posible

- To make the best of something = Sacar el máximo partido de algo

6.- Otras expresiones

- To be good at something = Ser bueno/a en algo

- To be good for something = Ser bueno para algo, servir para algo

- A good many people = Mucha gente

- As good as = Prácticamente

- Good for (somebody)! = ¡Bien hecho!

- Put a good face on it = Poner al mal tiempo buena cara

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?

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)

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?

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

A WHOLE NEW WORLD - PEABO BRYSON / REGINA BELLE

1.- Historia

Robert Peabo Bryson fue un cantante y productor musical de R&B norteamericano. Nacido en Carolina del Sur en 1951, inició su carrera profesional a mediados de los 70s. Sus mayores éxitos cuentan además con voces femeninas. Falleció el 2 de junio de 2026 a la edad de 75 años.

El compositor británico Tim Rice, es famoso por sus trabajos musicales, Jesucristo Superstar y Evita, entre otros, junto al también británico Andrew Lloyd Webber. Esta fue la canción principal de la película animada Aladino. Regina Belle es una cantante que se hizo conocida en la segunda mitad de la década de los 80s. El single, fue número 1 en USA y 12 en UK. También obtuvo un Oscar a Mejor Canción y un Grammy a Canción del Año.

2.- Lyrics

I can show you the world

Shining, shimmering, splendid

Tell me, princess, now,

When did you let your heart decide?

I can open your eyes

Take you wonder by wonder

Over, sideways, and under

On a magic carpet ride

A whole new world

A new fantastic point of view

No one to tell us no, or where to go

Or say we're only dreamin'

A whole new world

A dazzling place I never knew

But now, from way up here, it's crystal clear

That now, I'm in a whole new world with you

Unbelievable sights

Indescribable feeling

Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling

Through an endless diamond sky

A whole new world

(don't you dare close your eyes)

A hundred thousand things to see

(hold your breath, it gets better)

I'm like a shooting star, I've come so far

I can't go back to where I used to be

A whole new world

With new horizons to pursue

I'll chase them anywhere, there's time to spare

Let me share this whole new world with you

A whole new world

(a whole new world)

A new fantastic point of view

No one to tell us no, or where to go

Or say we're only dreaming

A whole new world

(every turn, a surprise)

With new horizons to pursue

(every moment gets better)

I'll chase them anywhere, there's time to spare

Anywhere, there's time to spare

Let me share this whole new world with you 

A whole new world

(a whole new world)

That's where we'll be

(where we will be)

A thrilling chase, a wondrous place

For you and me

3.- Vocabulary

- World = Mundo

- Shining = Brillante

- Shimmering = Reluciente

- Splendid = Magnífico

- Let = Permitir

- Wonder = Maravilla

- Sideways = De lado

- Carpet = Alfombra

- Ride = Viaje, paseo

- Dazzling = Deslumbrante

- Crystal clear = Cristalino

- Unbelievable = Increíble

- Sights = Vistas

- Indescribable = Indescriptible

- Soaring = En alza

- Tumbling = Derribándose

- Freewheeling = Libre, desenvuelto

- Endless = Sin fin

- Dare = Atreverse

- Breath = Aliento

- Shooting star = Estrella fugaz

- Horizon = Horizonte

- Pursue = Perseguir

- Chase = Perseguir

- Spare = Sobrante

- Share = Compartir

- Thrilling = Emocionante

- Wondrous = Maravilloso

4.- Gramática

a) Simple Present

Ejemplos:

- I can show you the world

- I'm in a whole new world with you

b) Simple Past

Ejemplo:

- When did you let your heart decide?

c) Present Continuous

Ejemplo:

- We're only dreamin'

d) Present Perfect Tense

Ejemplo:

- I've come so far

e) Future Will

Ejemplo:

- I'll chase them anywhere

5.- Videoclip

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

BILLIE JEAN - MICHAEL JACKSON

1.- Historia

Michael Joseph (Joe) Jackson, nace el 29 de Agosto de 1959 en GARY, una población ubicada en INDIANA, USA. A los 5 años forma parte del grupo JACKSON FAMILY con 4 de sus 8 hermanos. Más tarde y tras algunos cambios, el grupo fué re-bautizado por Diana Ross como JACKSON FIVE o JACKSON 5.

"Billie Jean" es tal vez el tema más conocido de Jackson a nivel mundial. Fué catalogado por los lectores de la revista norteamericana BILLBOARD como "Mejor Canción POP" (interpretada por un vocalista masculino), de la década de los 80's. La primera vez que Michael Jackson interpretó este tema en vivo, fué en el especial "MOTOWN 25th". También fué alli donde demostró su famoso paso de baile "Moonwalk" o "Paso Lunar".

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2011/06/michael-joseph-joe-jackson-nace-el-29.html

2.- Lyrics

She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene

I said, "Don't mind, but what do you mean, I am the one

Who will dance on the floor in the round?"

She said I am the one

Who will dance on the floor in the round?

She told me her name was Billie Jean as she caused a scene

Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of bein' the one

Who will dance on the floor in the round?

People always told me, "Be careful of what you do

Don't go around breakin' young girls' hearts"

And mother always told me, "Be careful of who you love

And be careful of what you do

'Cause the lie becomes the truth"

(Chorus)

Billie Jean is not my lover

She's just a girl who claims that I am the one

But the kid is not my son

She says I am the one

But the kid is not my son

For forty days and for forty nights, law was on her side

But who can stand when she's in demand? Her schemes and plans

'Cause we danced on the floor in the round

So take my strong advice

Just remember to always think twice

(Do think twice) do think twice

She told my baby we'd danced 'til three, then she looked at me

Then showed a photo of a baby cryin', his eyes were like mine

Go and dance on the floor in the round, baby

People always told me, "Be careful of what you do

And don't go around breakin' young girls' hearts"

But she came and stood right by me

Just the smell of sweet perfume

This happened much too soon

She called me to her room

Billie Jean is not my lover

She's just a girl who claims that I am the one

But the kid is not my son

No-no-no, no-no, no-no-no

(Repeat Chorus)

She says I am the one

But the kid is not my son

(Repeat Chorus)

She says I am the one

But the kid is not my son

She says I am the one (you know what you did)

She says he is my son (breakin' my heart, babe)

She says I am the one

Billie Jean is not my lover (x6)

3.- Vocabulary

- Beauty = Belleza

- Queen = Reina

- Dance = Bailar; Baile

- Floor = Suelo

- Told = Tell = Contar, decir

- Turned = Turn = Girar

- Careful = Cuidadoso/a

- Lie = Mentira

- 'Cause = Because = Porque

- Truth = Verdad

- Lover = Amante

- Claim = Afirmar

- Kid = Niño

- Law = Ley

- Demand = Demandar; Demanda

- Schemes = Proyectos

- Advice = Consejo

- Twice = Dos veces

- 'Til = Until = Hasta

- Showed = Show = Mostrar

- Came = Come = Venir

- Stood = Stand = Ponerse, permanecer

- Smell = Oler; Olor

4.- Gramática

a) Simple Present Tense

- Billie Jean is not my lover

- But the kid is not my son

- She says I'm the one

b) Simple Past Tense

- She was more like a beauty queen

- She said I'm the one

- Law was on her side

c) Future Simple

- Who will dance on the floor in the round?

d) Frases y Expresiones

- What do you mean? = ¿Qué quieres decir?

- Think twice = Piensa dos veces

5.- Videoclip

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

WEATHER VOCABULARY

Hacemos una lista con algunas de las palabras más comunes relacionadas con el clima.

1.- Breeze = Brisa

2.- Cloud = Nube

3.- Cold = Frío

4.- Drizzle = Llovizna, lloviznar

5.- Dry = Seco

6.- Flood = Inundación

7.- Foggy = De niebla

8.- Forecast = Pronóstico

9.- Frost = Helada, escarcha; escarchar, helar

10.- Hail = Granizo; granizar

11.- Hot = Caliente, caluroso

12.- Humid = Húmedo

13.- Hurricane = Huracán

14.- Ice = Hielo

15.- Lightning = Rayo, relámpago

16.- Mist = Neblina

17.- Overcast = Nublado, cubierto

18.- Rain = Lluvia

19.- Rainbow = Arco iris

20.- Shower = Chubasco

21.- Sky = Cielo

22.- Sleet = Aguanieve

23.- Slush = Nieve derretida y sucia

24.- Smog = Neblina de contaminación

25.- Snow = Nieve

26.- Storm = Tormenta

27.- Sunny = Soleado

28.- Thunder = Trueno

29.- Tornado = Tornado

30.- Typhoon = Tifón

31.- Weather = Clima

32.- Wind = Viento

33.- Windy = Ventoso

SKY vs. HEAVEN

En el siguiente artículo, algunas diferencias entre dos palabras que equivalen a "Cielo" en nuestro idioma.

1.- Sky - Definición

Es el espacio físico y visible en la parte superior de la Tierra. Aquí se encuentran:

- clouds = nubes

- stars = estrellas

- sun = sol

- moon = luna

2.- Sky - Palabras y expresiones

- To sky = Dar un puntapié muy fuerte a un balón lanzándolo al aire.

- Sky blue = Azul celeste

- Blue-sky = Creativo, innovador

- Sky-high = Por las nubes

- Sky surfing = Surf aéreo

- Pie in the sky = Castillos en el aire

- The sky is the limit = El cielo es el límite

3.- Heaven - Definición

Se usa en el ámbito religioso para denominar al lugar donde vive Dios. Según algunas religiones, es el lugar donde las personas buenas van después de morir. También se traduce como "Paraíso".

4.- Heaven - Palabras y expresiones

- Heavenly = Celestial, divino

- The heavens = El cielo

- Heven-sent = Algo inesperado o fortuito.

- Good Heavens! / Heavens above! = ¡Cielo santo!

- Made in heaven = Perfecto

- The heavens opened = Empezó a llover a cántaros

- In seventh heaven = En el séptimo cielo. Algo muy bueno.

- Move heaven and earth = Mover cielo y tierra (para hacer algo)

- Thank heavens! = ¡Menos mal!

- Heaven knows = Sabe Dios

- God / Heaven forbid (that...) = Que Dios / el cielo no permita (que...)

PRESENT: SIMPLE OR CONTINUOUS?

Un nuevo test para poner a prueba su inglés. En esta ocasión tiene que ver con el Presente Simple y el Presente Contínuo.

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

A.- Coloque la forma correcta del verbo entre paréntesis en cada frase.

Ejemplo:

* When it's too hot the ice-cream ___ (melt)

When it's too hot the ice-cream melts.

1.- Water ___ (boil) at 100 degrees Celsius.

2.- The water ___ (boil). Can you turn it off?

3.- Look! The man ___ (try) to open the door of your car.

4.- Can you hear those people? What ___ they____ (talk) about?

5.- The moon ___ (go) round the Earth in about 27 days.

6.- I must go now. It _____ (get) late.

7.- I usually ___ (go) to work by car.

8.- Hurry up! Ok, I ___ (come).

9.- Paul is never late. He always ___ (get) to work on time.

10.- They don't get on well. They ___ always ____ (argue).