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)

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

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

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?

OCTOPUS'S GARDEN - THE BEATLES

1.- Historia

Richard Starkey (Ringo Starr) nació el 7 de julio de 1940 en la ciudad de Liverpool, Inglaterra. Su carrera musical se inicia en la década de los 50s. Ringo conoce a The Beatles en Hamburgo, Alemania. En enero de 1962 se une oficialmente al grupo en reemplazo del batería Pete Best. Durante esa década, graba más de una docena de álbumes junto al cuarteto de Liverpool. Algunas canciones con su primera voz son "Yellow Submarine", "Act Naturally", "Honey Don't" y "With A Little Help From My Friends". Esta fue la única canción para niños escrita e interpretada por Ringo en su época Beatle.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2026/04/ringo-starr.html

2.- Lyrics

(Chorus)

I'd like to be

Under the sea

In an octopus's garden

In the shade

He'd let us in

Knows where we've been

In his octopus's garden

In the shade

I'd ask my friends to come and see

An octopus's garden with me

(Repeat Chorus)

We would be warm

Below the storm

In our little hideaway

Beneath the waves

Resting our head

On the seabed

In an octopus's garden

Near a cave

We would sing and dance around

Because we know, we can't be found

(Repeat Chorus)

We would shout

And swim about

The coral that lies beneath the waves

Oh, what joy

For every girl and boy

Knowing they're happy,

And they're safe 

We would be so happy, you and me

No one there to tell us what to do

I'd like to be under the sea

In an octopus's garden with you

In an octopus's garden with you

In an octopus's garden with you

3.- Vocabulary

- Under = Debajo

- Sea = Mar

- Octopus = Pulpo

- Shade = Sombra

- Let = Permitir

- Knows = Know = Saber, conocer

- Ask = Preguntar, solicitar

- Warm = Calentar(se)

- Hideaway = Escondrijo

- Beneath = Bajo, debajo

- Waves = Olas (del mar)

- Rest = Descansar

- The Seabed = El lecho marino

- Near = Cerca

- Cave = Cueva

- Found = Find = Encontrar

- Shout = Gritar, grito

- About = De un lado a otro

- Lies = Lie = Echarse, estar echado

- Joy = Alegría

- Safe = Sano, seguro

4.- Gramática

a) Would (Condicional)

Se encuentra en la mayor parte de la letra.

Ejemplos:

- I'd (I would) like to be...

- He'd (He would) let us in...

- We would sing and dance around

- We would be so happy

b) Posesivo 'S

La 'S equivale a la palabra "de" en nuestro idioma.

Ejemplo:

- Octopus's garden = El jardín del pulpo

5.- Videoclip

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).

GAME CHALLENGE: THE MENU

En esta ocasión, tenemos un reto para poner a prueba su inglés.

1.- The Menu with spelling mistakes

En la siguiente imagen se aprecia un típico menú de un restaurante. El reto / juego consiste en hallar y corregir las 20 palabras que tienen errores de escritura.

Nota.- Puede solicitar las respuestas mediante un mensaje.