A Driven Student’s Path to Corporate Law and Business
My Journey: From Vocational Training to Global Aspirations
Hello, my name is Liliana. I am 20 years old and originally from Ecuador, but I have lived in Spain since I was a child. Recently, I finished my vocational program in Administration and Finance. This course provided me with a strong foundation and a unique opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ program.
Erasmus+ Internship in the Netherlands
Through Erasmus+, I completed a three-month internship in the Netherlands at a company that sells
Read MoreAdvanced English Grammar and Vocabulary Practice
Exercise 1: Conjunctions (Although, In Spite Of, Despite)
Complete the sentences using the correct conjunction.
- Although the weather was bad, we enjoyed the game.
- Although I was very hungry, I couldn’t eat.
- In spite of the difficulty, they managed to solve the Maths problem.
- Clare did the work in spite of being ill.
- Peter did not do well in the exam in spite of working very hard.
- Mary never talked to him although she loved him.
- The children slept deeply in spite of the noise.
- In spite of earning a low salary,
English Grammar Mastery: Tenses, Quantifiers, and Articles Quiz
Mastering the Past Continuous and Simple Past Tenses
Sentence Completion Practice (1-20)
Choose the correct verb form to complete the following sentences:
- I ___ when the phone rang. b) was sleeping
- She ___ TV while her brother was doing homework. a) was watching
- They ___ soccer when it started to rain. c) were playing
- What ___ you ___ at 9 p.m. last night? a) were/doing
- We ___ dinner when our friends arrived. a) were having
- While he ___ the guitar, his sister was singing. a) was playing
- The students ___
The Fundamentals of Effective Communication: Definitions and Components
1.2.1 What is Communication?
Communication is defined as ‘an art of passing/transmitting information, ideas, opinions, and attitudes from one person to the other.’ This serves as a general definition of the term. Different authors have defined communication in various ways. Some of the important definitions are:
- Peter Little: “Communication is the process by which information is transmitted between individuals and/or organizations so that an understanding response results.”
- William Newman and Charles
Mastering the Art of Initial Connection
This process outlines the steps necessary to move from initial visual contact to establishing a deeper connection and securing a future date.
The 10-Step Strategy for Successful First Contact
The Initial Look: Warmth and Balance
The first contact should involve a warm, suggestive, or even disinterested look. Let the person know you notice their presence without intimidating them. Maintain a healthy balance between showing interest (“I care”) and appearing casual (“I don’t notice you’re there”).
Breaking
Master English: Key Vocabulary and Grammar for Spanish Speakers
Essential English Vocabulary with Spanish Translations
Social and Personal Actions
- Turning point: (punto de inflexión)
- Miss out on: (perderse)
- Milestone: (hito)
- Hang out: (pasar el rato)
- Be involved in: (participar en)
- Run for office: (postularse a un cargo)
- Overdo: (exagerar)
- Race: (raza/carrera)
- Lower: (bajar)
- Rate: (calificar/tasa)
- Handle: (manejar)
- Enable: (habilitar)
- Make fun of: (burlarse de)
- Cheer on: (animar)
- Enforce: (hacer cumplir)
- Venue: (lugar)
- Cautious: (cauteloso)
- Playing a role in: (tener un papel