English Language Skills Practice
The Magic of Train Travel
Reading Comprehension: Train Travel Facts
- Means of transport for traveling long distances were dangerous until trains were introduced. True. “Before the invention of railways, carriages pulled by horses took days to cross a country, and passengers were at constant risk of injury or death, as accidents were frequent.”
- When you travel by rail, you have the time to get used to the new places you visit. True. “Besides, it is not so rapid, like air travel, as to get rid
Mastering English Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs, Idioms & More
Common English Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal Verbs with “Put”
- Put up with – Aguantar
- Put out – Apagar
- Put forward – Presentar
- Put off – Posponer
- Put down – Humillar
- Put up – Poner
Phrasal Verbs with “See”
- Saw off – Despedirse
- See out – Quedarse hasta el final
- See to – Ocuparse de
- See through – A través de
- See into – Verse/Comprender
Essential English Idioms & Expressions
- With a pinch of salt – Con un grano de sal
- Bit my head off – Me regañó duramente
- I’ll eat my hat – Me comeré mi sombrero (expresión de incredulidad)
Essential English Language Skills: Grammar & Usage
Essential English Language Skills: Grammar & Usage
Part 2: Common Words & Structures
Conjunctions, Prepositions & More
- As / Since / Because / When
- Such
- Other
- Would, Could / May / Might
- Despite
- If / When / Whenever
- Nothing / Little
- No
- By / In
- At
- Put
- Than
- With / By
- Like
- Least
- Without
- Last / Previous / Past
- Enough
- Ago
- Can
- This / That
- Rather / Sooner
- Or
- With
- Not / Hardly
- Themselves
- All
- And
- One
- The, A, An, Another
- At, In, Into, Instead, For, Behind, Of, Off, From, Over, Above, Beyond, Across, To, Too, On, Down
- Every / Any
- Whether
Personal Reflections, Travel & Professional Correspondence
Admiration for David Bisbal: An Artist’s Journey
One of the most remarkable people I’ve ever known in the world of music is David Bisbal. At 45 years old, David stands out not only because he is a fascinating and generous person, but also because of his vibrant and incredible voice, and strong personality. What makes David unique is his unruly blond hair and his brilliant brown eyes. He was born in Almería, one of the eight provinces of Andalusia.
He worked hard to turn his passion for music into
Read MoreDiverse Perspectives: Environment, Tech, Travel & More
Protecting Our Environment: Key Actions
One of the things that worries people most nowadays is the environment. In the last few decades, humans have been polluting way too much, which has had a negative effect on the environment. For this reason, we must protect it from now on.
Embracing the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Firstly, we ought to start paying attention to the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. By doing so, we will be able to reduce the quantity of waste, we will not throw away so many things,
Read MoreDorian Gray’s Portrait: Key Events & Character Arcs
Chapter 1: The Portrait’s Influence
- The young man in the picture is handsome, with his dark, curly hair and bright blue eyes.
- Basil didn’t look happy because Lord Henry wanted to meet Dorian.
- Basil was afraid that Lord Henry had a bad influence on Dorian.
- Lord Henry told Dorian about his journeys, his experiences, and his cynical philosophy of life. Dorian listened carefully.
Chapter 2: The Shifting Image
- Dorian felt very sad about the portrait, because he would always be young and handsome, but in real