Rugby, Communication, Environment, and Culture Vocabulary
Rugby Terms
Avant: Ensayo (5pt) (entre caderas y cuello); Placaje (jugar balon rapido o dejarlo en suelo / retenerlo es falta) (No jugar el balon desde el suelo ni impedir que sea jugado); Campo (Balon Muerto; Marca; Ensayo; 5; 22; 10; Centro; Lateral; 5; 15); Jugadores 15 (3,2,3 / Delantera; 2 / 3 – 4; 2 / Centro; 2 / Alas; 1 / Zaguero); Maul (aislar); Ruck (3 oleadas); Drop (3); Touche; Golpe de castigo (Fuera de juego)
Communication Phrases
Opinions
Opinion: As I see it; There’s no doubt that; In my opinion; I think/believe that; I agree/disagree that; I feel that
Narrative
Narrative: She had planned; It all began when; As soon as; That’s when; In the end; She felt
Informal Letter
Informal Letter: Dear; How are you? I’m sorry I haven’t written sooner, but I think of you all the time. I’m writing to tell you about a friend of mine that I’d like you to meet.; I can’t wait to hear what you think. Write soon!; That’s all for now; Regards; Love
Describing a Place
Describing a Place: I live in one of the most exciting cities in the world. New York, is also known as the Big Apple, is a city that never stops.; It offers; It’s well known for; The views are; It’s got; A popular tourist attraction is; It’s possible to
Informal Essay
Informal Essay: My favourite holiday / custom; It’s a day when; It is the custom to; The tradition started; My family celebrates this holiday by; Traditional foods include; since it was; Therefore; so; Because; Consequently; for this reason
Biography
Biography: Was born in; As a young person; When he was a child; As an adult; At the age of; In the future
Environmental Vocabulary
smoke; toxic waste; landfill; exhaust fumes; litter; oil spill; tin cans; nuclear power; global warming; cut down; environmentally friendly; source; harm (perjudicar); care about; protect; destroy; damage; save; increase; recycle; pollutants; rubbish; chemicals; conservation; ecological disaster; deforestation; overpopulated; excellent (superb); stylish (fashionable); old (historic); incredible (remarkable); popular (well-known); relaxing (peaceful); crowded; sandy; trendy (de moda); ancient; luxurious; narrow; wide; beautiful
Communication Verbs and Phrases
send a text message; speak on the phone; send an e-mail; write a letter; have a face-to-face conversation; chat online; broke up; enquired about; complained about; argued with; gossiped about; ask for info; have a disagreement; end a relationship; spread a rumour; be critical; blame (culpar); complain (quejarse); chat; apologise; request; warn; official bad first sign foreign body language get across (hacerse entender); get by (apañarselas); get through (pasar llamada); pick up (adquirir); pass on (dar un mensaje); cut in (interrumpir); passed down (pasar oralmente); ignore; keep in touch; translate; contact; fluent; bilingual; discussed; misunderstood; mother tongue; slang (jerga)
Cultural Terms
multicultural; offended; cultures; diverse; adapt to; judge; respect; stereotype; pop culture; culture shock; cultural taboo; multicultural; cultural events; diverse; tolerant; unique; appropriate; rude; formal; conservative; liberal; respectful; offensive; terrible; considerate; magical; enjoyable; attractive; famous; beautiful