Expressions
How would you continue this idea:
I find it __________ to __________ ...
Provide 2 examples.
"I find it + adjective + verb ..."
The phrase "I find it + adjective + verb" is a common structure used to express an opinion or emotion about something.
How is "au" spelling always pronounced? As in...
1. Automate
2. Audio
3. Cause
4. Automatically
It's always /o:/
AUGUST - AUDIENCE - AURORA - AUTOGRAPH
What's going on in these cases?
1. I bought anything with this amount of money.
2. Is there something I could help you with?
3. Anything goes wrong so far!
Something
Anything
Nothing - Nobody, Noone, None,
Read the following email account and website:
1. mlascany_098.ppt@outlook.com.ar
_ underscore
. dot
@at
/ slash - slanted bar
: colon
Describe a fun situation you've recently experienced.
WELL DONE!
Provide 3 ways of CLARIFYING INFORMATION:
a.
b.
c.
- So in other words,
- I see what you mean…
- Is it really that… (bad)?
- What exactly do you mean by…?
- Let me make sure I understand what you
mean.
- What I´m saying is…
What should we take into account in these cases?
1. TASKS
2. LISTS
3. GUESTS
Consonant CLUSTERS
Translate them:
1. Quiero que vos vayas al ver al cliente, no el nuevo integrante.
2. No quiero que el nuevo proyecto empiece tarde.
1. I want you to go see the client, not the new team member. (the rookie or newbie, informal)
2. I don't want the new project to start late.
Subject + want + somebody + to + verb + object
1. ATTEND
2. ASSIST
1. The employee attended the training session.
2. The customer service representative assisted me with my order.
In what aspects do you feel that your opinions differ
/ˈdɪf.ər/ from those of the people around you?
GREAT JOB!
Expressions to express POSSIBILITY:
1.
2.
Discuss your weekly activities using those expressions.
How does "the" pronunciation change?
Check the examples below:}
1. The audience is ready.
2. Send the reports asap!
3. This is the best place in the world.
The + vowel /di/
The + consonant /da/
The for emphasis /di:/
Organize the following idea:
1. the new marketing strategy
2. the manager
3. yesterday afternoon.
4. presented
5. at the weekly meeting
6. confidently
The manager presented the new marketing strategy confidently at the weekly meeting yesterday afternoon.
SVOMPT
What are the differences?
LOAD
UNLOAD
UPLOAD
DOWNLOAD
The words "load" and "unload" generally refer to the action of putting something on or taking something off a vehicle or a container. The words "upload" and "download" generally refer to the action of transferring data or files from one device or platform to another, often from a local device to a remote server or from a remote server to a local device.
Describe a conflict you've had at work and what you could learn from it.
Something you could use as a life lesson, as well.
BRAVO!
What expressions can you use to talk about wishes, expectations, desires?
1.
2.
3.
HOPE = Wishes
Expect = You look forward to something happening
Wait = Expectation that sth will happen in the future.
1. What happened?
2. Ask him about it!
3. I should have known!
4. Oh Gosh, There he goes again!
Only in 1, 2 and 3.
Not in 4 as it's vowel + "h"
What's the difference in connotation If we say...
a. I can speak Spanish fluently, but I'm not able to translate it perfectly.
In this sentence, "can" is used to express the speaker's ability, while "be able to" is generally used to describe certain difficulties in our actions (Especially in abilities)
Provide other examples.
Provide 5 words that you can use to describe yourself in a interview?
ORGANIZED - COMMITTED - INNOVATIVE - ACCOUNTABLE - AGILE - TEAM PLAYER, ETC
What is the anecdote that you most enjoy telling?
AMAZING!
Idiomatic expressions that mean:
1. Talk to someone privately
2. Contact someone (via email, whatsapp, etc)
1. Have a word with someone
2. Touch base with someone
Idiomatic expressions are very important in English as they are a significant part of the language and help to convey meaning in a more colorful and engaging way.
Idioms are used frequently in everyday language, and understanding and using them can help improve fluency, comprehension, and communication skills.
What's the sound all these words share?
1. Suggestion
2. Generally
3. Schedule
4. Damage
The sound /dʒ/
As in Education, gradual, Individual, dream, etc.
What's the English word for "¿no?" when we want to either clarify information or just emphasize a situation?
Example:
1. You're coming with us tonight, ___¿no?___
You're going to the store, aren't you?
She's a doctor, isn't she?
They've been here before, haven't they?
He's a bit weird, innit? (meaning: he's a bit weird, isn't he?) "Innit" is a colloquial question tag used in informal British English, particularly in certain dialects and regions such as London and other urban areas. It is a contraction of "isn't it" and is used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener, similar to other question tags.
Mention 4 different elements you might use at work.
REFLECTIVE VEST - SAFETY GOGGLES - EAR PROTECTOR - HELMET -
You have started a new job and the office has organized a meeting just to get to know you.
Introduce yourself and don't forget to informal language to sound friendlier!
SUCH AN AWESOME INTRODUCTION!