MORE VOCABULARY AND EXPRESSIONS

EXPRESSIONS                                                         VOCABULARY

Have a look at = examine, inspect                Place an order = order sometihng

Take ages = take centuries                           Delivery = parcel

Gotta go! = leave the place                           Ethical = morally right

BFN = bye for now                                      Stove = object used as a heat source                                                                                                            


                                                                      

                                                                     

                                                                       

                                                                      

EXPRESSIONS AND VOCABULARY (STARTER UNIT): FUTURE REALITY?

EXPRESSIONS

Look forward to ------ ( to is a preposition) = can't wait!

Ex: I'm looking forward to buying the Iphone 7.

VOCABULARY

Unlike = differently from                                               Device =gadget

Entirely = completely                                                    Certainly = definitely

Electric socket = gadget that provide electricity

FIRST WORDS

Willingness = readiness                           Peer = friend

Be aware of = be conscious of                Tweety = sound of bird

Punish = disruptire behaviour                 Quill = feather

A NEW AND FANTASTIC SCHOOL YEAR

WELCOME TO THE NEW COURSE!



Hi Cristina!

My name is Pablo. At present, I am on the 4th ESO level. I started in the bilingual group last year, so this is my second year.

I promise to study very hard and to speak English with my peers as much as posible.

I would like to learn English very well with my partners and with you.

Let's go to work hard English as fast as possible.

Goodbye!!


 

GLOSSARY UNIT 6

                                    UNIT 6: CREATIVITY


6.1 VERBS: ENVIRONMENT

bury= enterrar

destroy= destruir

dump= verter, tirar

poison= envenenar

pollute= contaminar

preserve= proteger, mantener, conservar

protect= proteger

recycle= reciclar

reduce= reducir

reuse= reutilizar

save= ahorrar

throw away= tirar a la basura

ADJETIVES: TECHNOLOGY

automatic= automático,a

convenient= conveniente

efficient= eficiente

fixed= fijo

heavy= pesado,a

high-quality= de alta calidad

impractical= poco práctico,a

inconvenient= inconveniente

inefficient= ineficiente

light= ligero,a

low-quality= de poca cualidad

manual= manual

portable= portátil

practical= práctico,a

reliable= fiable

time-consuming= que requiere mucho tiempo

time-saving= ahorro de tiempo

unreliable= no fiable

useful= útil

useless= que no sirve para nada

6.1. EXTRA VOCABULARY

accesory= accesorio

belt= cinturón

earring= pendiente

handbag= bolso

necklace= collar

ring= anillo

6.3. EXTRA VOCABULARY

goal= gol

ice rink= pista de patinaje

pass= pase

slide= deslizar

spectator= espectador,a

trophy= trofeo

6.3. WORD BUILDER

ice hockey= hockey sobre hielo

ice rink= pista de patinaje

ice skates= patines

spectator sports= deportes de espectador

sports trophy= trofeo deportivo

summer sport= deporte de verano

EXPRESS IT!

give it a go!= ¡anímate!

LEARN IT!

football pitch= campo de fútbol

hockey stick= palo de hockey

                              
                                GLOSSARY UNIT 5: A LIFE OF CRIME

armed robber= ladrón armado

burglar= ladrón

detective= detective

fraudster= defraudador

judge= juez

lawyer= abogado

mugger= atracador

murderer= asesino

police officer= oficial de policía

private investigator= investigador privado

thief= ladrón

traffic warden= guardia de tráfico

arson= incendio provocado

blackmail= chantaje

burglary= robo

credit-card fraud= fraude de tarjeta de crédito

drug-dealing= tráfico de drogas

forgery= falsificación

identity theft= robo de identidad

kidnapping= secuestro

mugging= asalto

pickpocketing= carterista

shoplifting= hurto

smuggling= contrabando

speeding= exceso de velocidad

vandalism= vandalismo

arrest= arrestar

black market= mercado negro

case= caja, estuche

evidence= prueba, indicio

interview= entrevista

suspicious= sospechoso

trap= trampa

business owner= propietario de negocio

ecologist= ecologista

household= casa

lawmaker= legislador

local council= consejo local

resident= residente

make someone think twice= hacer pensar dos veces

come clean about...= aclarar algo sobre...

illegal= ilegal

illogical= ilógico

impossible= imposible

unfair= injusto

 

Cinema survey

GLOSSARY UNIT 4: COMMUNICATION

4.1. ADJETIVES: FEELINGS

amusing= divertido,a

annoying= molesto,a

confusing= confuso,a

embarrasing= embarazoso,a

fascinating= fascinante

frightening= espantoso,a

inspiring= inspirador,a

irritating= irritante

motivating= motivador,a

relaxing= relajante

upsetting= triste

worrying= preocupado,a

4.1. EXTRA VOCABULARY

burst out laughing (v)= echarse a reír

gap (n)= hueco, espacio

gesture (n)= gesto, expresión

misunderstanding (n)= malentendido,a

nod your head (v)= asentir con la cabeza

shake your head(v)= negar con la cabeza 


4.2.VERBS: TECHNOLOGY

browse= echar un vistazo, ojear

charge= cargar

plug in= conectar, enchufar 

press= apretar, pulsar

scroll= deslizar (hacia arriba o abajo)

stream= transmitir

swipe= <<golpear>>

switch off= apagar

switch on= encender

tap= <<golpecito>>

text= enviar mensajes de texto

unplug= desenchufar, desconectar

update= actualizar

4.3. EXTRA VOCABULARY 

express (v)= expresar, manifestar

hit (v)= golpear

invite (v)= invitar

spread news (v)= extender, difundir noticias

squeeze (v)= apretar, estrujar

warn (v)= avisar, advertir

WORD BUILDER 

exciting= emocionante

excited= entusiasmado,a

frightened= asustado,a

frightening= que da miedo

irritated= enfadado,a

irritating= irritante

PARTICLES WITH PRESENT PERFECT

FOR - SINCE - ALREADY - YET - STILL - EVER - NEVER - JUST

PARTICLES WITH PAST SIMPLE

YESTERDAY - IN - LATER - AGO

SUBJECT QUESTIONS

Who made the first mobile pone?

Martin Cooper made the frist mobile pone.

OBJECT QUESTIONS 

Who did the Stark Trek crew speak to?

They spoke to each other.


What did you watch on TV last night?

I watched a film.

GLOSSARY UNIT 3: CHOICES, CHOICES

                                           GLOSSARY UNIT 3: CHOICES, CHOICES

MONEY AND SHOPPING

afford= permitir(se)

bargain= chollo

be worth= compensar

borrow= pedir prestado

brand= marca

cost= coste

discount= descuento

lend= prestar

sale= rebaja(s)

save up= ahorrar

shop online= comprar online

waste= malgastar

PHRASAL VERBS AND NOUNS: FREE-TIME ACTIVITIES

archery= tiro con arco

athletics= atletismo

catch up= alcanzar

join in= unir(se) a

kayaking= piragüismo

miss out= perderse algo

pick up= recoger

rock climbing= escalada

take up=retomar

trail biking= motocross (circuito con bici)

try out= probar

wakeboarding= esquí acuático

EXTRA VOCABULARY

customer (n)= cliente

deparment store (n)= almacén

fraction (n)= fracción

gloves (n)= guantes, ``manoplas´´

half-price (adj)= a mitad de precio

shop owner (n)= dueño de la tienda

souvenir (n)= recuerdo

sports gear (n)= equipación deportiva

EXPRESS IT!

I´ve got my eye on...= Estar pendiente de...

We´re after...= estar... después de...

EXTRA VOCABULARY

delicious (adj)= delicioso,a

mild (adj)= suave

nutritious (adj)= nutritivo,a

sour (adj)= amargo,a

spicy (adj)= picante

sweet (adj)= dulce

WORD BUILDER

fill up= llenar

queue up= hacer cola

set up= instalar

turn up= aparecer

wash up= fregar

FOR= desde hace SINCE= desde      PARTICLES STILL, YET and ALREADY

                DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AMERICAN AND SPANISH SCHOOLS

In America, depending on the age, the structure of the college divides in:
Preschool (3-5 years old)
Elementary School (5-11 years old)
Middle School (11-14 years old)
High School (14-18 years old)
Higher Education

In Spain nevertheless the following form is divided:
C.E.I.P. (Obligatory)
 E.S.O. (Obligatory)
Baccalaureate (Not Obligatory)
University

                                  OPINION ABOUT THE THANKSGIVING DAY

In the day of Action of Graces that, in The United States is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, and in Canada on the second Monday of October; the family re-joins to thank and as tradition, one is in the habit of eating turkey, which is in the habit of being accompanied on a made landfill of bread of maize and sage.

                                                            INTERVIEW TO JESSICA

Jessica is our American teacher that helps us in speaking. She has been two years in our high school.

• Where were you born?
  I was born in Berkeley, in California. In USA.


• Do you like travelling?
  I love travelling. It´s one of my favourite ``poster´´.

• What places have you visited?
  I have visited Spain, Portugal, France, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Sweeden, England, Wales, Ireland, North Ireland and Norway…I
  think that’s it.
  
• And now, you live in Salamanca. How long have you been  here?
  I have been living here for a year and three month.
   
• What´s your favourite monument in Salamanca?
  My favourite is the Tower of the Ieronimus. That´s my favourite
  place to be.
  -Ohhh!!! It’s so beautiful.

• Apart from travelling, what do you like to do in your free time?
  I really love sleeping and reading. But I also love listening to music.

• What type of books do you like to read?
  I love reading classic books, for example books like Jane         
  Eyre,anything by JaneAusten. Books like that are amazing.

• How many hours do you read in a day?
  On a day…maybe an hour every day.

• Also you said that you like music, what kind of music do you listen?
  I love electronic music, falk music and I really like classic music.
  And I listen a little bit of country music.
• Do you play any instrument?
  I used to play the violin

• Since when?
  Since I was 9 and I stopped when I was 12. So I was playing the
  violin for three years.

• Do you like Spanish music?
  There are some songs that I like. I do enjoy Spanish music.

• But do you prefer English music?
  Yes, I do.

• According to your opinion, what are the main differences between English and Spanish people?
  Well, I think Americans are very liberal. And also Americans thinks
  that they can do everything. They don’t have any limits, and Spanish
  people are more responsible.

• Thank you Jessica! For giving us your time.

• Thank you.

EXTRA GLOSSARY UNIT 1

lie on...sigue mintiendo

crunchy...crujiente

moped...motocicleta

agree...estar de acuerdo

office...oficina

company...empresa

tip...consejo/propina

grown-up...adulto

chin...barbilla

knock-out...golpear

helmet...casco

slippers...zapatillas de estar por casa

host...presentador/anfitrion

strength...fuerza

dish...plato

step...paso

weakness...debilidad

coach...entrenador

pierce...perforar

share...compartir

right...correcto

vote...votar

skin...piel

role...papel/labor

busy...ocupado

meal...comida

spare time...tiempo libre

charity...caridad

rite...rito/ceremonia

passage...canal/pasaje

walkabout...ausencia laboral

belief...creencia

custom...hábito/costumbre

janitor...conserje

sewage...aguas residuales

rehearsal/rehearse...ensayo/practica

sleepover...fiesta de pijamas

mansion/stately home...mansión

insult...insultar

trip...excursión 

have a lie in(stay in bed late)...quedarse dormido

sleep a wink...no dormir casi nada

remove...sacar/quitar

abroad... viajar al extranjero

sightseeing...hacer turismo

Glogster: The Financial Times.

                                                           

                                                             GLOSSARY TERM 2

Adjetives: opinions

disappointing= decepcionante

dramatic= dramático,a

dull= aurrido,a

enjoyable= agradable

entertaining= entretenido

hilarius= gracioso,a

informative= informativo,a

original= original

predictable= predecible

realistic= realista

spectacular= espectacular

terrifying= terrorífico,a

Books and films

award= premio

beginning= comienzo

bestseller= bestseller

critic= crítico,a

ending= final

film director= director de película

hit= hit

main character= personaje principal

novelist= novelista

plot= argumento

reviem= crítica

setting= lugar donde está ambientado

Extra Vocabulary

audience (n)= audiencia

box office (n)= taquilla

income (n)= ingreso(s)

publicity (n)= publicidad

special effects (n)= efecto(s) especial(es)

talented (adj)= talento

Express it!

just in time= justo a tiempo

Learn it!

character (n)= carácter, personaje

Extra Vocabulary

ghost (n)= fantasma

gift(n)= regalo

joke (n)= broma

live (adj)= vivo,a

performer (n)= ejecutante

tale (n)= cuento

Word builder

a bit= un poco

fairly= limpiamente

incredibly= increíblemente

pretty= bastante

quite= bastante

very= muy

Expressing preferences

I´d prefer ... (to + infinitive)= preferí

I´d rather ... (to + infinitive)= preferiría

I´d rather not= no preferiría

I´d prefer not to= no preferiría

I´m not very keen on ...= no ser muy penetrante sobre

That sounds much better than ...= este sonido es mucho mejor que

I´ve heard it´s ...= he oído eso