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
Read MoreVerb Tenses in English: Usage and Examples
Tense | Usage | Auxiliary | Verb Form | Examples | Time Expressions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Past Simple | Indicates an action completed at a definite time in the past. | did | -ed (regular verb) or irregular |
| Last, ago, yesterday |
Past Perfect | Indicates a past action completed before another past action. | had | Past participle |
| Before, after, already, just, for, since, until, when, never, by |
Past Continuous | Indicates an action that started in the past |
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
Read MoreEssential 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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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.
Read MoreMemorable 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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