Timmy the Hedgehog: A Billwood Love Story

Once upon a time in a city named Billwood, there was a hedgehog named Timmy. He had grown up in the bad part of the city and was classed as the future leader of the infamous gang, “The Boy Wonders.” The gang had been robbing and controlling the city for generations, all the way back to Stevie Bonder, who started it in 1890.

The gang nearly had full control of the city. The only thing they needed to do was kill the mayor, a wildcat named Bobby Smith. The gang’s leader, a bear named Boris, had planned

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Verb Tenses in English: Usage and Examples

TenseUsageAuxiliaryVerb FormExamplesTime Expressions
Past SimpleIndicates an action completed at a definite time in the past.did-ed (regular verb) or irregular
  • I did my homework yesterday.
  • I didn’t work today.
Last, ago, yesterday
Past PerfectIndicates a past action completed before another past action.hadPast participle
  • She had met him before the party.
  • We had not reserved the room.
Before, after, already, just, for, since, until, when, never, by
Past ContinuousIndicates an action that started in the past
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Verb to Be and Present Simple in English

Verb to Be and Present Simple

Verb to Be

Structure: Subject + verb to be + action

Conjugation and Forms:

  • I + am (‘m) + am not (‘m not) + Am I…?
  • She + is (‘s) + is not (‘s not / isn’t) + Is she…?
  • He + is (‘s) + is not (‘s not / isn’t) + Is he…?
  • It + is (‘s) + is not (‘s not / isn’t) + Is it…?
  • We + are (‘re) + are not (‘re not / aren’t) + Are we…?
  • They + are (‘re) + are not (‘re not / aren’t) + Are they…?
  • You + are (‘re) + are not (‘re not / aren’t) + Are you…?

Present Simple

The present simple

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Essential English Vocabulary and Grammar

VOCABULARY

Topic 1

  • Arrange: Ordenar
  • Recognise: Identificar
  • Stand a Chance: Tener una oportunidad
  • Subject: Asignatura
  • Evaluate: Evaluar
  • Train: Preparar
  • Great at: Grande
  • Group: Grupo
  • Unwilling: Maldispuesto
  • Live up to: Contemplar
  • Make an effort: Hacer un esfuerzo
  • Work out: Planear
  • Pleased: Contento
  • Realise: Comprender

Topic 2

  • Actually: En realidad
  • Appearance: Aspecto físico
  • Craze: Moda
  • Dessert: Postres
  • Disappointment: Decepción
  • Exchange: Intercambiar
  • Get to know: Llegar a conocerse
  • In any case: En cualquier caso
  • Laughing:
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Crafting Effective Emails, Letters & More

Formal Email Example

Dear Mr. Fernandez,

I am writing to introduce myself and express my interest in potential job opportunities at your company, either now or in the future.

I am eager to work for your company and believe I can contribute valuable ideas. I am a quick learner and possess strong language skills in English, French, and German. Furthermore, I have one year of work experience in a similar sector.

I would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your company and any potential openings.

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Memorable Travel Experiences and Future Plans

Past Vacations: London

I had never traveled abroad, but this year, my mom gave me a trip for my birthday; we went to London for six days! I had always loved London. I had seen a lot of photos and videos of it, but I never imagined I would travel there! We had never flown before, so when we were on the plane, we were so scared! Finally, after two hours of flying, we arrived in London. Everything there was different: quiet, green, peaceful, and fun! The people who live in London are generous and quite

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