Spanish
¿Te enteraste/supiste del accidente?
Have you heard about the accident? (100 Points)
The email wasn’t clear, so I still have some doubts.
> The email wasn’t clear, so I have some questions. (100 Points)
> The email wasn’t clear, so I'm still confused. (200 Points)
*Correct use of doubt: My manager is convinced the project will be a success, but I have some doubts.*
I love when I don't have to work on Friday.
> I love it when I don't have to work on Friday. (100 Points)
> I love that feeling when I don't have to work on Friday. (150 Points)
Can you provide me your phone number?
> Can you provide me with your phone number? (100 Points)
> May I have your phone number so that I can to access to your account? (150 Points)
Ya llegué al aeropuerto.
Ya llegué a Cartagena.
> I arrive at the airport/I get to the airport . (100 Points)
> I arrive in Cartagena/I get to Cartagena. (100 Points)
¿Conoces a el chico nuevo? ¿Has oído del chico nuevo?
Have you heard of the new guy? (100 Points)
I'm going to take a coffee, otherwise I'd fall asleep!
> I'll grab/take a cup of coffee, otherwise I'd fall asleep! (100 Points)
> I’m going to have a coffee, otherwise I'd fall asleep! (150 Points)
> I'm having a coffee, otherwise I'd fall asleep! (200 Points)
SPECIAL ROUND!
1. I don't know what is the correct answer for this question.
2. Could you please let me know when is the meeting?
1. I don't know what the correct answer to this question is. (100 Points)
2. Could you please let me know when the meeting is? (100 Points)
The milk expired yesterday.
> The milk went off yesterday. (100 Points)
100 Point extra if you tell us how to use the verb "Go off"
He likes read books and play the guitar.
> He likes to read books and play the guitar. (100 Points)
> He likes reading and playing the guitar. (100 Points)
(Extra 200 points if you can explain the difference between infinitive and gerund)
Mi carro no arranca. - Mi compu no prende/enciende.
Mi carro no sirve. - Mi compu nunca ha funcionado.
My car won't start. - My PC won't start. (100 Points)
My car doesn't start. - My PC never starts (200 Points)
We are twelve in the new position.
> There are twelve people in the new position. (100 Points)
> There are twelve of us in the new position. (150 Points)
I'm boring when I have nothing to do.
> I get bored when I have nothing to do. (100 Points)
> I'm bored when I have nothing to do. (100 Points)
100 extra if you can explain the difference.
That paper sheet cut me.
I cut myself with that piece of paper. (100 Points)
I got cut with that paper. (150 Points)
¿Me puedes cambiar éste billete por más sencillo?
> Can you break this bill? (I need change) (100 Points)
> Can you break this 50? (100 Points)
¿Cómo se ve? (El/Ella)
What does he/she look like? (100 Points)
According to me, people should make more of an effort to recycle.
> According to my sister, people should make more of an effort to recycle. (100 Points)
> In my opinion/(from) My point of view, people should make more of an effort to recycle. (100 Points)
> I think/believe, people should make more of an effort to recycle. (50 points)
> As far as I'm concerned, people should make more of an effort to recycle. (150 Points)
> From my perspective, people should make more of an effort to recycle. (200 points)
Hello, are you listening me?
Can you explain me your issue again?
> Hello, are you listening to me? (25 Points)
> Can you explain again the issue to me? (25 Points)
> Hello, are you hearing me/can you hear me? (50 Points)
Can you explain your issue again, please? (50 Points)
SPECIAL ROUND!
1. The supervisors will discuss about the issue at the next meeting.
2. I have four coachings after this meeting.
1. The supervisors will discuss the issue at the next meeting. (100 Points)
2. I have four coaching sessions after this meeting. (100 Points)
Voy a pedir/solicitar dos semanas de vacaciones en Julio.
> I'm putting in for two weeks in July. (200 Points)
> I'll ask for my paid-time off in July. (100 Points)
SPECIAL ROUND!
1. Ella fue a sacar sacar dinero/plata, ya vuelve.
2. Me llamó la atención tu experiencia en esa empresa.
3. El juego terminó en un empate.
1. She went to draw money, she'll be right back. (100 Points)
2. It drew my attention, your experience in that company. (125 Points)
3. The game ended up in a draw. (125 Points)
Special Round! (Corrections)
> I'll see/meet you at six thirty/Half past six in the afternoon (75 Points)
> Have you ever been to Bogotá? (100 Points)
> Allow me two more minutes, please (75 Points)
> It’s my sister’s car. (50 Points)
Special Round!
> I don't agree with you/I disagree with you. (100 Points)
> I (clearly) don't concur with you/I differ with your argument. (150 Points)
> How long? (75 Points)
> Depends on the weather. (75 Points)
Special Round!
I cut my hair yesterday.
I washed my car last weekend.
> I had/got my hair cut yesterday/I cut my hair by myslef yesterday. (100 Points)
> I've got a haircut yesterday. (125 Points)
> I had/got my car washed last weekend/I washed my car by myself last weekend (100 Points)
Extra 100 points if you can explain why this happens? (The name of the topics helps)
SPECIAL ROUND!
1. I suggest to try the new restaurant down the street.
2. My friend recommended me to buy this car.
1. > I recommend/suggest (that) you try the new restaurant down the street. (100 Points)
1.1 > I recommend/suggest trying the new restaurant down the street. (150 Points)
2. My friend recommended/suggested that I buy this car. (100 Points)