Essential English Vocabulary: Word Lists by Category
Film and TV Genres
- Action Adventure
- Cartoon
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Romance
- Musical
- Western
- Martial Arts
- War
- Documentary
- Game Show
- Soap Opera
- Sports Programme
- The News
- Chat Show
- Reality TV Show
- Crime Series
- Comedy Show
Shops and Shopping Concepts
- Bookshop: selling (vender)
- Cafe: borrowing (prestar)
- Chemist: saving (ahorrar)
- Clothes Shop: buying
- Electronics Shop: spending (gastar)
- Music Shop: earning (ganar)
- Newsagent: shopping
- Cosmetics Shop
- Shoe Shop
- Sport Shop
- Sweet Shop
Jobs and Related Adjectives
- Dancer: brave (valiente)
- Footballer:
Understanding Computer Systems
Hardware and Software Fundamentals
Introduction
Computer systems consist of two main components: hardware and software. Hardware refers to the physical elements of a computer, while software comprises the instructions and data that control the hardware.
Software
Software can be categorized into:
- Application Software: Programs designed for specific tasks, such as word processing or gaming.
- System Software: Programs that manage and control the computer’s hardware, including the operating system (OS) and
Catalan Language and Modernist Literature: History and Key Figures
The Catalan Language: A Historical Overview
The official status of the Catalan language has been a subject of contention. While there have been efforts to establish it officially, the state has often resisted.
- Commonwealth of Catalonia (1914): Elaboration of rules for grammar, spelling, and lexical units, which later extended to Valencia and the Balearic Islands (current rules).
- Primo de Rivera Dictatorship: Prohibited the use of the Catalan language.
- Second Republic: Catalan was reinstated and established
The Rise and Impact of Fascism in Italy
Italy, Fascist Italy was one of the victors of the First World War. What is fascism? Fascism is a political and social movement of totalitarian character that occurred in Italy after the First World War. It finds its roots in nationalism, nineteenth-century European imperialism, the consequences of the First World War, the weakness of parliamentary systems, economic discontent, and social crises. In the twenties and thirties, totalitarian dictatorships of fascist regimes proliferated in Europe,
Read MoreVitamin C Content in Citrus Juices: A Comparative Analysis
Discussion
The results demonstrate that orange juice has a higher vitamin C content per unit volume compared to lemon and lime juices. Orange juice exhibited the highest ascorbic acid concentration at 0.319 M, while lemon juice had a similar concentration at 0.319 M. Lime juice had the lowest concentration at 0.277 M. These findings support the hypothesis that oranges possess the highest vitamin C content and align with previous studies confirming this observation.
While concordant titers enhanced
Read MoreSpanish Literature: Unamuno, Machado, Baroja, Azorín, Valle-Inclán
Miguel de Unamuno
Miguel de Unamuno, a great essayist, highlights two main concerns in his work: Spain and the conflict between reason and faith. He analyzes the essence of the Spanish soul and its spiritual trajectory, which leads towards existentialism. In narrative technique, he innovated with what he called ‘nivolas.’ His most important work is San Manuel Bueno, Mártir.
Antonio Machado
Antonio Machado was born in Seville. He taught in high school in Soria, Spain. He married Leonor, who died three
Read MoreRomanesque Art: Medieval Architecture, Sculpture & Painting
Romanesque Art: Medieval European Style
Defining Romanesque Art
The term Romanesque art refers to the art of the Middle Ages in Western Europe. It was first proposed in the 19th century, intending to synthesize the desire to link this style with Roman art and its resemblance to the formation of the Romance languages.
Romanesque art began in the 10th century, reached its maximum splendor in the 12th century, and gave way to Gothic art in the 13th century. This art form is characterized by the large
Read MoreTaylorism vs. Fordism: A Comparative Analysis
Taylorism vs. Fordism
Taylorism
Taylorism, also known as scientific management, is a system for optimizing production through the study of worker movements. Developed by engineer and economist Frederic W. Taylor, it is outlined in his book “Principles of Scientific Management.” Taylorism applies scientific methods to analyze the relationship between workers and industrial production techniques to maximize efficiency. This is achieved through the systematic division of tasks, rational organization
Read MoreWorld War I Aftermath, Russian Revolution, and 1929 Crisis
The Aftermath of World War I
The Peace:
- Daily suffering and destruction: 8-10 million casualties and 600,000 wounded.
- Bankruptcy: only Japan and the US profited (gold stock and creditors).
Conference of Paris (1919-20)
- USA: Wilson, Fourteen Points: A new world based on democracy and nation.
- France: Clemenceau: Destroy Germany, reclaim Alsace and Lorraine, create a buffer state in Renania.
- UK: Lloyd: Balance.
- Italy: Orlando: Territories in the Dalmatian coast.
- Japan: Makino Nabouaki: Territories.
Treaties
Read MoreKey Concepts of Locke’s Political Philosophy Explained
Key Concepts of Locke’s Political Philosophy
Public Good: Also known as the common good. This is the purpose the State aims to achieve, ensuring citizens have a secure, peaceful, and comfortable life.
State of Nature: The condition of human beings before the original social contract. In this state, individuals possess complete freedom to act and dispose of their property, enjoying full equality. The law of nature governs this state.
Federal Power: The power responsible for representing the State in
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