NB2 28/2/18

Colegio Anita Arnao-> helpers

p. 51

PE British English, P.E. American English /ˌpiː ˈiː/ ●●○ noun [uncountable] 

(physical education) sport and physical activity taught as a school subject

- a PE teacher

bor‧row /ˈbɒrəʊ/

pa‧tient /ˈpeɪʃənt/

demanding

con‧crete /ˈkɒŋkriːt $ ˈkɑːŋ-/ ●●○ noun [uncountable] 

concrete.jpga substance used for building that is made by mixing sand, small stones, cement, and water

by heart

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ex. 6

degree in marketing, 1^st

geography at university, not very well actually

local technical college engineering, 3^rd, ok-difficult-lots of work

ex. 1

ok, nvw, rw, ok, nvw, rw, rw, nvw, ok

Homework: p. 156, ex. 2 & 3 + ex. 10

p. 157

Ex. 5

 Do – finish, is, don’t start, leaves, doesn’t open, arrives, closes, ends

NA2 28/2/18

When you don’t know the person you are writing to

en‧sure especially British English (also insure American English) /ɪnˈʃʊə $ -ˈʃʊr/

p. 77

informed, reserved, I had a discussion, apologised, investigate, however, concerned, inconvenients, recieve a partial refund, available, arose

re‧fund /ˈriːfʌnd/ ●●○ noun [countable]  (issue, accept, deny...)

1 an amount of money that is given back to you if you are not satisfied with the goods or services that you have paid for

- They refused to give me a refund.

- Return your purchase within 14 days for a full refund.

a‧rise /əˈraɪz/ ●●○ W2 verb (past tense arose /əˈrəʊz $əˈroʊz/, past participle arisen /əˈrɪzən/)

en‧hance /ɪnˈhɑːns $ ɪnˈhæns/ ●●○ W3 AWL verb [transitive] 

to improve something

- Good lighting will enhance any room.

- The publicity has enhanced his reputation.

So, we are done for the night.	Bueno, hemos terminado por esta noche.
We are done for today.	Hemos terminado por hoy.

NI2 27/2/18

p. 38

live /lɪv/ ●●● S1 W1 verb

life /laɪf/ ●●● S1 W1 noun (plural lives /laɪvz/)

live /laɪv/ ●●○ S3 W3 adjective

mov‧ing /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ ●●○ adjective 

1 making you feel strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy

deeply/very/profoundly moving

bland /blænd/ ●○○ adjective 

1 without any excitement, strong opinions, or special character SYN dull

- a few bland comments

up‧lift‧ing /ʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/ adjective 

making you feel happier and more hopeful

- an uplifting experience

hope‧ful /ˈhəʊpfəl $ ˈhoʊp-/ ●●○ adjective 

1 believing that what you hope for is likely to happen SYN optimistic

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ex. 3

g, d, f, b, c, a, e, h

ex. 9

it comes on

to match my mood

singing along to

live

sentimental

reminds me

do stupid dances

in the background

doesn’t do anything for me

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put somebody ↔ off British English to make you dislike something or not want to do something

 Don’t let the restaurant’s decor put you off – the food is really good.

put somebody off (doing) something

 Don’t let your failures put you off trying harder.

un‧wind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/ verb (past tense and past participle unwound /-ˈwaʊnd/)  1 [intransitive] to relax and stop feeling anxious a beautiful country hotel that is the perfect place to unwind

bal‧us‧trade /ˌbæləˈstreɪd $ ˈbæləstreɪd/ noun [countable] 

a row of wooden, stone, or metal posts that stop someone falling from a bridge or balcony

vault‧ed /ˈvɔːltɪd $ ˈvɒːl-/ adjective 

in the shape of or consisting of several arches joined together

vaulted ceiling/roof etc

mind you

(also mind) British English used when saying something that is almost the opposite of what you have just said, or that explains or emphasizes it

- He looks very young in this photo. Mind you, it was taken years ago.

- I love hot weather, but not too hot, mind.

bear (something) in mind

to remember a fact or piece of information that is important or could be useful in the future SYN keep (something) in mind

bear in mind (that)

- Bear in mind that some children will need help.

have somebody/something in mind (for something)

to have an idea about who or what you want for a particular purpose

 It was a nice house, but it wasn’t quite what we had in mind.

- Did you have anyone in mind for the job?

- Have you got any particular colour in mind for the bedroom?

if you don’t mind

(also if you wouldn’t mind)

a) used to check that someone is willing to do something or let you do something

- If you don’t mind, I think I’ll go to bed now.

- I’d like to stay a while longer, if you don’t mind.

- We’ll go there together – that’s if you don’t mind.

b) used when you are annoyed to tell someone what to do or what you are going to do

- Now, if you don’t mind, I’d like to get back to bed.

c) used humorously or rudely to correct something someone has said

- The name’s John, not Jonathan, if you don’t mind.

d) used to refuse someone’s offer politely

- ‘Do you want to come for a drink?’ ‘I won’t, if you don’t mind. I’ve got a lot of work to do.’

be in two minds (about something)

British English, be of two minds (about something) American English to be unable to decide what to do, or what you think about something

- I was in two minds about whether to go with him.

mind!

British English used to warn someone to be careful because they might hurt themselves or someone else, or damage something

- Mind that bike, James!

- Mind you don’t fall!

mind your head/fingers etc

- Mind your head – the ceiling’s a bit low.

mind how/where/who etc

- It’s slippery, so mind where you’re walking!

put/set/turn your mind to something

to decide that you want to achieve something and try very hard to do it

- I think anyone can lose weight if they set their mind to it.

somebody’s mind goes blank

(also somebody’s mind is a blank) informal if your mind goes blank, you suddenly cannot remember something

- For some inexplicable reason, her mind went completely blank.

- His heart was thumping and his mind was a complete blank.

Shipping cost

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re‧cip‧i‧ent /rɪˈsɪpiənt/ ●○○ noun [countable] formal 

someone who receives something

recipient of

- the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize

Homework: ex. 2, 3 & 4 + writing activity: ex. 5

NI1 27/2/18

We used to go to bars

Did you use to go to bars?

We didn’t use to go to bars

I use to go to bars

I usually go to bars

I am used to eating spicy food

I got used to going running early in the morning.

I look forward to hearing from you

Homework: grammar bank, p. 141, ex. 5Ba and b

NB2 26/2/18

p. 47

I have a lot of friends / I have lots of friends

So many-> tantos

Talks- > charlas

Do very well-> les va muy bien

Floor manager -> jefe de planta

Ex. 5

In bold-> en negrita

Retired, hard, sad, growing, make, opportunities, improve, manage

It rings the bell

improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ UK  US  verbo [transitivo/intransitivo]

mejorar

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till /tIl/ UK  US  sustantivo &  preposición

 •  sustantivo

 BrE caja (registradora)

item /ˈaɪtəm/ UK  US  sustantivo

1  elemento en una lista o un grupo

each item in the catalogue

cada artículo del catálogo

2 an item of clothing una prenda de vestir

an item of furniture un mueble

ex. 5

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ UK  US  sustantivo

1 conjunto [de ropa]

2 disfraz

fit /fɪt/ UK  US  verbo, adjetivo & sustantivo

 •  verbo (pasado & participio -tted o fit AmE, gerundio -tting)

1  [transitivo/intransitivo] Referido a prendas de vestir,  to fit equivale a  quedar bien, pero se puede usar con o sin complemento de persona

Do the trousers fit?

¿Me queda bien el pantalón?

Bottom self-> estantería de abajo

Shell-> concha

Ex. 11 dictation

Which one is cheaper?

Choose what you want.

They’re selling everything they can.

My English is really improving.

She’s wearing jeans and an orange jumper.

Can you manage with all those bags?

There’s a big fish section in the market.

He’s just changing his shirt.

NA2 26/2/18

Homework: p. 74 ex. 2 to 5

p. 76

Sth that suits my badget.

I tend to llok for a place where pets are allowed.

thrift‧y /ˈθrɪfti/ adjective  using money carefully and wisely SYN economical hard-working, thrifty people

couch /kaʊtʃ/

hold somebody/something ↔ up

to delay someone or something

- Sorry I’m late – I was held up at work.

Emailed me about staying

thanks for getting back to me

Sometime in the afternoon

I can make my own way

Only twenty-minute ride

I’ll come out and meet you

NB1 26/2/18

p. 131

ex. 4Ba

In the evening

On (the) twenty-second (of) September

In the summer

At 7.30

At night

On Monday mornings

At the weekend

In January

        

Ex. 4Bb

At, to, in, at, to, -, in, at, in, at

p. 112

 fa‧vou‧rite  /ˈfeɪvərət/ 

during /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/ UK  US  preposición

durante

so-> así que

until /ənˈtɪl/, también till /tɪl/ UK  US  preposición & conjunción

 •  preposición

1  hasta

She's on holiday until next Monday.

Then-> entonces

Closed-> cerradas

Only->único

Have fun-> divertirse

Just-> simplemente

Looking-> miramdo

(in a shop)

Can I help you?

I’m just looking, thank you.

moth‧er /ˈmʌðə / 

she makes things (that) we like

I like her

She likes me->yo le gusto a ella

I fly from Germany to Spain

I work from Monday to Friday

If-> si (de condicional)

Often-> a menudo

Then-> entonces

Homework: writing p. 112, ex. 3c and e

weekday /ˈwiːkdeɪ/ UK  US  sustantivo

día entre semana

He is in Madrid

He isn’t in Madrid

Is he in Madrid?

Where is he?

We have breakfast at home

We don’t have breakfast at home

Do you have breakfast at home?

Where do you have breakfast?

p. 31

ex. 5

What time do you get up?

I get up at 7.30

What time do you have breakfast in the morning?

I have breakfast at 7.45

What do you have?

I have some toast, milk with cereal and fruit.

How do you go to work?

I go to work by car.

What time do you start school?

I start school at 4.00.

Do you have a long lunch break?

No, I don’t.

How long do you stop for lunch?

I stop for half an hour.

What time do you finish work?

I finish work at nine.

What do you do after school?

I go home.

Do you relax in the evening?

Yes, I do.

What do you do?

I watch TV.

When do you do your English homework?

I do it in the morning.

What time do you go to bed?

I go to bed at 12.00.

How do you feel at the end of the day?

I’m very tired.

Lunch break-> descanso para comer

NI2 22/2/18

p. 37

ex. 8

Yes, no, yes, stative verb, for=period of time / since= the starting point of a situation.

Ex. 9

How long ... ?

Has he been driving, have you been doing, did you play, was he injured, did you warm up, have they been married, has she been learning, have you been waiting

Arranged-> present continuous

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p. 70

mon‧as‧tery /ˈmɒnəstri $ ˈmɑːnəsteri/ noun (pluralmonasteries) [countable]  a place where monks live → convent, nunnery

It was high time

it is high time somebody did something

used to say that something should be done now 

It’s high time you got a job.

try something ↔ out phrasal verb

1 to test something such as a method or a piece of equipment to see if it is effective or works properly → try-out

- I’m trying out a new computer.

eat in phrasal verb

to eat at home instead of in a restaurant

drop in

to visit someone:

I dropped in on George on my way home from school.

Drop by and pick up that book sometime.

Ex. 8

Decided not to go to Japan.

If you don’t want to stay home...

You mustn’t be put off...

You don’t have have to do these things

The only who hope this kind of holiday...

I don’t think many people would...

Let’s not ignore the other benefits...

ˈthink tank noun [countable] 

a group of people with experience or knowledge of a particular subject, who work to produce ideas and give advice

right-wing/liberal/economic etc think tank

- a leading member of a Tory think tank

GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?• 

Think tank is usually followed by a singular verb:

The think tank has suggested some major reforms.

• In British English, you can also use a plural verb:

The think tank have suggested some major reforms.

It’s better not to talk about it

They told us not to complain

Ex. 9

Let’s not spend

I don’t want to

I don’t think

Is not all

Told them not to

We don’t have to... if you don’t want to...

Ex. 10

Not forget, mustn’t spend, don’t want to spend, doesn’t have to be, not to choose, don’t think you’ll enjoy, I hope it isn’t  

ni2 22/2/18

Homework: p. 116, ex. 4b and c

p. 47

ex. 9 song

dues

[plural] regular payments you make to an organization of which you are a member SYN fees

- Robert failed to pay his dues last year.

bow /baʊ/ UK  US  verbo & sustantivo

 •  verbo

1  [intransitivo] saludar [con una reverencia], inclinarse [para saludar]

2 to bow your head agachar la cabeza

 •  sustantivo

1 reverencia

to take a bow saludar [un artista al público]

ˈcurtain call noun [countable] 

the time at the end of a performance when the actors come to the front of the stage to receive applause

completed-done

terrible-bad

thrown-kicked

carry-keep

winners-losers

showed-brought

entire-whole

p. 48

plot

STORY/FILM the events that form the main story of a book, film, or play

- The plot was a little confusing.

- We discover that Jack isn’t as innocent as he seems, as the plot unfolds (=gradually becomes clearer).

sub‧urb /ˈsʌbɜːb $ -ɜːrb/ 

thru‧way, throughway /ˈθruːweɪ/ noun [countable] 

American English a wide road for fast traffic that you pay to use

ˈnursing home noun [countable]  

a place where people who are old and ill can live and be looked after SYN old people’s home

p. 49

ex. 1c

g, a, h, b, f, e, i, d, c, j

shift, commuter, cute, it turned out, runs, likely, candle, exchange a few words, their eyes met, found the courage.

courage /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ UK  US  sustantivo

valor