Today we are going to revise with you one of those issues that English language students tend to find confusing whenever they put it into practice. The use of adverbs “still”, “yet”, “already” and “just”, often associated with the present perfect tense, can be troublesome to Spanish speakers however we will see it is simpler […]
For Spanish-speaking students, a basic word like “clase” (in an educational or academic context) can be difficult to translate, because there are different terms in English language in this respect, and we will have to choose the appropriate one depending on the context. Since today’s word is really relevant to students, we are going to
English language, like many other foreign languages, presents sometimes words and terms difficult to translate. It is rather common to hear in conversations the term “patronize”, which can be a bit confusing to Spanish speakers. Today we are going to look into its meaning and correct use to incorporate it into your vocabulary. As we
So far we have managed to revise quite a few relevant phrasal verbs, however we haven’t had the chance to look into some of the most common ones yet. Today we are going to study those related to the verb go, some of which we are sure you are already familiar with. Go presents a
We are sure you are familiar with the expression “time is money”, which emphasizes how valuable time is in many ways. Generally, English-speaking people believe time should not be wasted since it can be used for many different purposes, such as making money. English language possesses countless time-related expressions and idioms. Today we are going
Question tags, that is, short questions we put at the end of the sentence usually in spoken language, can be difficult to Spanish-speaking students since, we must admit, it is much easier in their own language: usually, by finishing a sentence with ¿no?, the problem is solved. It is true that this is a bit
In English language we can find different ways to express agreement. One of the most common, and easiest ones, is by simply answering “me too” (positive statement) or “me neither” (negative statement). For instance: A: I love Italian food B: Me too! A: I don’t like the cold weather B: Me neither However, we would
We thought it would be a good idea to start the New Year revising common phrasal verbs, so today we have chosen a verb you are surely familiar with: break. Break can be made into different phrasal verbs, with completely different meanings. Let’s see the most relevant examples: Break away: to leave or scape from
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A few days ago we had the chance to check the grammar concerning New Year’s resolutions. Today we thought it would be a good idea to revise the grammar and vocabulary regarding future plans and arrangements, something quite relevant during these days when we think about nothing but the immediate future. When we talk about
The New Year is a wonderful time not only to spend time with our nearest and dearest and indulge in the pleasures of haute cuisine, but also to reflect on our aspirations and achievements, past and present. In many ways, the New Year gives us a unique chance to have a fresh start in those
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