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Phrases for Informal Letters and Emails

Posted by admin on Mar 11, 2025 in Other vocational courses | 0 comments

Starting an Informal Letter or Email

I’m sorry I haven’t written / haven’t been in touch for such a long time.
It’s ages since I’ve heard from you. I hope you’re well / you and your family are well.
How are things? / How are you? / How’s it going?

Other Useful Phrases

Referring to News

Great news about… Glad to hear that… Sorry to hear about…

Giving News

Listen, did I tell you about…? You’ll never believe what…
Oh, and another thing… This is just to let you know that…
I thought you

Maritime English Phrases for Seafarers: Essential Communication

Posted by admin on Mar 8, 2025 in Other vocational courses | 0 comments

Essential Maritime English Phrases for Seafarers

Where do you work?
I work onboard, but I do not work on deck. I work in the engine room.
The galley boy cleans the cabins.
The captain speaks Spanish (Español).
A foot is twelve inches.
Do you want to come to the office?
Be careful, those fathoms and charts are in feet, not meters.
This small ship does not go to South Africa; she always goes to Argentina.
Ashore
Do you work?
The oilers do not wash the holds.
The speed is now twelve knots.
What does the cook do

Personal Growth and English Vocabulary

Posted by admin on Mar 7, 2025 in Other vocational courses | 0 comments

Unit 3: Take the Initiative

Take the initiative, live your own life (vive tu propia vida), play it safe (estar a salvo), take the easy option, rise to challenges (desafiar), overcome setbacks (superar obstaculos). Take charge of your own life; don’t just sit back (mirarlo de lejos); it’s up to you (tu decides). Are you cynical (cínico), optimistic, realistic, generous, pessimistic, selfish, kind, proactive (active), sensible (sensato), mean (tacaño), rash (impulsivo), sensitive (sensible), nasty

Prepositions and Phrasal Verbs in English

Posted by admin on Mar 5, 2025 in Other vocational courses | 0 comments

Prepositions in English

Understanding prepositions is crucial for mastering English. Here’s a breakdown of common prepositions and the words they often pair with:

Preposition Combinations

AT: amazed, surprised, good, bad
AGAINST: prejudiced
FOR: bad, famous, late, ready, sorry, suitable, useful, responsible
TO: accustomed, allergic, close, contrary, due, inferior, married, similar
ABOUT: angry, annoyed, anxious, certain, crazy, curious, excited, glad, happy, hesitant, honest, mad, puzzled, sincere, sorry,

Chicago: Lyrics & Characters – All That Jazz

Posted by admin on Mar 3, 2025 in Other vocational courses | 0 comments

All That Jazz: Lyrics & Characters

Velma Kelly & Company: All That Jazz

VELMA:
Come on babe!
Why don’t we paint the town?
And all that jazz!
I’m gonna rouge my knees
And roll my stockings down
And all that jazz!

Start the car
I know a whoopee spot
Where the gin is cold
But the piano’s hot.
It’s just a noisy hall
Where there’s a nightly brawl
And all that jazz!

Slick your hair
And wear your buckle shoes
And all that jazz!
I hear that Father Dip
Is gonna blow the blues
And all that jazz!

Hold on,

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