Crafting Emails & Healthy Habits, Holidays
Email to a New Friend
From: Samy
To: Geovanna
Subject: Hi!
Hi Geo!
My name is Samy. I hope everyone is well. We met yesterday at Abigail’s party. I liked you, and I think we can be good friends.
I would like to invite you to my house for a weekend. I could plan different activities.
I really like making desserts; it would be fun to make one. I also like makeup. I could do your makeup, and we could go out to a disco with our friends and dance all night. Near my house, they sell very good hamburgers. I would like you to try them; they sell everything!
I hope to see you soon.
Samy
Email to an Old Friend
From: Samy
To: Geovanna
Subject: Hi!
Hi Geo!
It’s been a long time since I heard from you. I hope everyone is well. I have so many things to tell you. These days I have been tired. I am doing an English course, and I have barely enjoyed my vacation. When I have some free time, I would like to get together and catch up on everything. I heard you are doing a driving course. How are you doing? You need to learn to drive so you can take me for a ride when I go.
Hope to see you soon, my friend. I have missed you.
Samy
My Healthy Habits
One of the healthy habits that I consider to keep me healthy is to eat healthy at all my meals and not to eat too much. Also, I drink 8 glasses of water every day, between morning, afternoon, and evening. Drinking enough water keeps me energized and takes care of my skin. I like to exercise 5 times a week in the evenings. Exercising in the evenings helps you burn more calories. Lastly, and most importantly, smile every day. It helps you have more self-confidence and relieves stress.
My Favorite Holiday: Christmas
My favorite holidays are Christmas. I think it is the most beautiful time of the year. I usually visit my family a lot during this time. I get together with my cousins and my grandparents at their house. As a family tradition, we all go to church, then we have a family breakfast, and in the evening, we all dress in the same color. We play games and dance all night long.
Email Giving Holiday Advice
From: Samy
To: Adriana
Subject: Vacation Advice
Hello Adri,
Nice to hear from you. You surprised me with this great news. Congratulations on your commitment.
I would like to recommend Hotel Sonata to you, as it is close to the city center and tourist attractions. It is a perfect and romantic place for a couple. You can book a suite with a jacuzzi.
As for attractions, it is worth going to the beach, as there are many white sandy beaches. Another place to visit is the night market, where the local cuisine makes your mouth water. When you arrive, you can see for yourself.
Looking forward to seeing you all,
Samy
Email to a Best Friend: Last Vacation
From: Samy
To: Jeffrey
Subject: Activities I did on my last vacation
Hi Jeff,
I am happy to write you this email. On my last vacation, I went to Los Frailes beach with my boyfriend. It was beautiful; we did a lot of activities. The first night we went to a disco. The music was amazing; you should go. The next day we went to an Italian restaurant. The food was very good, but the prices were very expensive; I do not recommend it. In the afternoon of that day, we did water sports. I had a lot of fun, but I think they are a bit dangerous.
I hope you are well, and I’ll see you soon.
Samy
My Movie Preferences
There are many types of movies. Most adults like to watch action or science fiction movies, and most kids like cartoons. But for me, I like to watch romantic movies and musicals. I prefer watching them at the cinema because of the sound effects and because the screens are much bigger than the ones at home. Sometimes the movie seems so real, and it makes it look more interesting.
Restaurant Review: Olive Garden
A few months ago, I went to dinner with my boyfriend to the Olive Garden restaurant, an Italian restaurant. The ambiance of the restaurant was excellent, the wait time pleasant, and the service incredible.
When we arrived, we had a table reserved, so we immediately ordered two soups for appetizers.
Then we ordered our main courses. The food is very tasty. The waiter was very attentive to us.
We really recommend the restaurant because the taste of the food is amazing, the prices are affordable, and the ambiance and attention of the staff are incredible.
Email to Friends: Seeking Advice
From: Samy
To: Jeffrey, Pia, Adriana
Subject: Giving Advice
Hi guys,
Today I had a job interview, which I didn’t pass because I got too nervous. I feel really bad because it’s a job I’ve wanted so much.
My mom has helped me to be calmer, but I think I should take a public speaking course to lose the fear of speaking in public. It would be a good idea because this way, I will gain confidence in myself, and I will be able to express myself without any problem with others.
I hope the same thing doesn’t happen to you,
Love to all of you,
Samy
Story: Lost in the Forest
As Peter entered the forest, he realized he was completely lost. He got very scared and started to call his mother desperately, but he had no balance. He decided to walk until he found someone who could help him. After so much walking, in the distance, he saw a house. He approached it, and a lady came out. He asked her if she could help him, and the lady very kindly gave him her cell phone so he could call his mother. His mother went to look for him, and Pedro was very happy to see his mother and returned home.
Story: An Unexpected Phone Call
While he was cooking, Henry received an unexpected phone call. It was his sister. She said that their mother had had a fall. She had a terrible fall while she was taking a shower. Henry’s sister was taking her to the hospital. Henry put his cooking aside and went to the hospital to see his mother. Henry’s mother had a broken arm and some leg injuries. The doctor recommended total rest and some medication. Henry and his sister were happy to see their mother better.
Grammar Notes
- Zero Conditional: If + subject + Present Simple + , + subject + Present Simple
- First Conditional: If + subject + Present Simple + , + subject + Will + verb
- Second Conditional: If + subject + Past Simple + , + subject + would + verb
- Mixed Conditionals:
- If + subject + Past Perfect + , + subject + would have + verb (past participle)
- If + subject + Past Perfect + , + subject + would + verb (infinitive)
- Present Simple:
- Affirmative: subject + verb (base form)
- Negative: subject + do/does + not + verb (base form)
- Interrogative: Wh- + do/does + subject + verb (base form)?
- Present Continuous:
- Affirmative: subject + am/is/are + verb (ing)
- Negative: subject + am/is/are + not + verb (ing)
- Interrogative: Wh- + am/is/are + subject + verb (ing)?
- Will:
- Affirmative: subject + will + verb
- Negative: subject + will + not + verb
- Interrogative: Wh- + will + subject + verb?
- Going to:
- Affirmative : subject +am/is/are + going to + verb
- Negative: subject +am/is/are + not + going to + verb
- Interrogative : Wh + am/is/are + going to + verb?
- Simple Past:
- Affirmative: subject + verb (past)
- Negative: subject + did + not + verb (base form)
- Interrogative: Wh- + did + subject + verb (base form)?
- Past Continuous:
- Affirmative: subject + was/were + verb (ing)
- Negative: subject + was/were + not + verb (ing)
- Interrogative: Wh- + was/were + subject + verb (ing)?
- Present Perfect:
- Affirmative: subject + have/has + verb (past participle)
- Negative: subject + have/has + not + verb (past participle)
- Interrogative: Wh- + have/has + subject + verb (past participle)?
- Past Perfect:
- Affirmative: subject + had + verb (past participle)
- Negative: subject + had + not + verb (past participle)
- Interrogative: Wh- + had + subject + verb (past participle)?
- Present Perfect Continuous:
- Affirmative: subject + have been/has been + verb (ing)
- Negative: subject + have been/has been + not + verb (ing)
- Interrogative: Wh- + have been/has been + subject + verb (ing)?
- Past Perfect Continuous:
- Affirmative: subject + had been + verb (ing)
- Negative: subject + had been + not + verb (ing)
- Interrogative: Wh- + had been + subject + verb (ing)?
Cinema Vocabulary
- Cast – Reparto/Elenco
- Sequel – Secuela/Continuación
- Special Effects – Efectos Especiales
- Plot – Argumento/Trama
- Subtitles – Subtítulos
- Main Character – Protagonista
- Scene – Lugar/Escena
- Soundtrack – Sonido/Pista de audio
- Director – Director
- Script – Guion
- Based – Desarrollarse en/Tener lugar en
- Documentary – Documental
- Released – Lanzar (Lanzamiento de una película)
- Musical – Musical
- Effects – Efectos
- Action – Acción
- Fiction – Ficción
- Scene – Escena
- Caption – Subtítulos descriptivos
Sports Vocabulary
- League – Liga
- Skill – Mejorar
- Referee – Árbitro
- Contest – Competencia/Torneo
- Defeat – Vencer/Derrotar
- Competitor – Oponente
- Professional – Experto/Especialista
- Spectator – Espectador/Público
Shopping and Places Vocabulary
- Shopping mall: Centro comercial
- Bike path – Ciclovía
- Department store: Tienda departamental/Megamercado
- Night club: Club nocturno
- Art gallery: Galería de arte
- City centre: Centro de la ciudad
- Sport centre: Polideportivo
- Night life: Vida nocturna
- Parking lot: Estacionamiento
- Pedestrian area: Zona peatonal
- Public transportation: Transporte público