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A1–C2Free interactive English lessons: 261 topics from beginner to advanced, with 2,976 slides and 1,437 self-correcting exercises and games. Everyday words and phrases with pictures, real conversations and audio in English, and the explanations in your own language (11 languages, Spanish included). For students on their own and for teachers in class or online.
How each lesson works
- See it: the words on a picture and on cards, with the sound.
- Hear it in use: short conversations with the same characters.
- Practise: Multiple choice, Match the pairs, Put the sentence in order, Memory, Word search, Tic-tac-toe, Escape: open the lock, Board game.
A1 · Beginner
| Lesson | Examples |
|---|---|
| Greetings and introductionsGreetings and introductions | Hi · Good morning · Good afternoon |
| The verb “be”: am, is, areEl verbo be: am, is, are · Grammar | I am a student. · You are my friend. · He is a doctor. |
| I, you, he, she, it, we, theyPronombres de sujeto: quién lo hace · Grammar | I · you · he |
| a, an and pluralsA, an y los sustantivos en plural · Grammar | a book · an apple · an egg |
| Basic interactionsBasic interactions | Can you repeat, please? · Slower, please. · I don't understand. |
| Question wordsQuestion words | What? · Who? · Where? |
| NumbersNumbers | 0 · zero · 1 · one · 2 · two |
| this, that, these, thoseThis, that, these y those: cerca o lejos · Grammar | |
| my, your, his, her, our, theirAdjetivos posesivos: ¿de quién es? · Grammar | my book · your bag · his car |
| My day-to-dayMy day-to-day | every day · on Mondays · on weekends |
| Days, months and seasonsDays, months and seasons | Monday · Tuesday · Wednesday |
| Telling the timeTelling the time | It's one o'clock. · It's two o'clock. · It's three o'clock sharp. |
| My routineMy routine | I wake up · I take a shower · I brush my teeth |
| What’s the weather like?What’s the weather like? | It's sunny. · It's hot. · It's cold. |
| have and hasHave y has: lo que tienes · Grammar | I have a bike. · She has a cat. · We have two children. |
| Present simple: I work, she worksPresent simple: lo que haces todos los días · Grammar | I wake up at seven. · She drinks coffee. · He works in an office. |
| Joining ideas: and, or, but, becauseJoining ideas: and, or, but, because | I like coffee and tea. · Do you want juice or water? · I want to go, but I can't. |
| SportsSports | baseball · soccer · basketball |
| How often?How often? | every day · once a week · twice a month |
| Do you…? I don'tPresent simple: preguntas y negativas con do y does · Grammar | |
| There is, there areThere is y there are: lo que hay en un lugar · Grammar | There is a table. · There are two chairs. · There is some milk. |
| MealsMeals | rice · beans · meat |
| Likes and dislikesLikes and dislikes | I love it. · I like it a lot. · I like it. |
| At the restaurantAt the restaurant | the menu · the plate · the glass |
| can and can'tCan y can't: lo que eres capaz de hacer · Grammar | I can swim. · She can play the guitar. · He can't cook. |
| in, on, under, next toPreposiciones de lugar: ¿dónde está? · Grammar | The cat is in the box. · The book is on the table. · The shoes are under the bed. |
| Describing people and thingsDescribing people and things | tall · short · thin |
| AnimalsAnimals | dog · cat · bird |
| The human bodyThe human body | the head · the hair · the face |
| The familyThe family | grandfather · grandmother · dad · father |
| Very and a lotVery and a lot | very tall · very pretty · very well |
| Sit down! Don't run!El imperativo: instrucciones y órdenes · Grammar | Open the door. · Close the window. · Sit down, please. |
| What? Where? Who? When?Palabras interrogativas · Grammar | What is your name? · Where do you live? · Who is that? |
| My houseMy house | living room · kitchen · dining room |
| ColoursColours | red · blue · yellow |
| There is, it is, it hasThere is, it is, it has | Something exists. · There's a sofa in the living room. · Where a known thing is. |
| FurnitureFurniture | sofa · armchair · table |
| First, second, thirdFirst, second, third | first · second · third |
| JobsJobs | doctor · teacher · nurse |
| ClothesClothes | shirt · T-shirt · pants |
| At the doctor’sAt the doctor’s | thermometer · pills · syrup |
| How do you feel?How do you feel? | happy · sad · angry |
| My head hurtsMy head hurts | head · stomach · throat |
| Plans: I’m going to travelPlans: I’m going to travel | tomorrow · the day after tomorrow · tonight |
| Countries, languages and nationalitiesCountries, languages and nationalities | Dominican Republic · United States · Mexico |
| North, south, east, westNorth, south, east, west | north · south · east |
| A practical travel guideA practical travel guide | suitcase · passport · ticket |
A2 · Elementary
| Lesson | Examples |
|---|---|
| Food and drinkFood and drink | rice · beans · chicken |
| The time and the dayThe time and the day | It's a quarter past one. · It's half past four. · It's a quarter to five. |
| My habitsMy habits | every morning · every night · from time to time |
| How I feelHow I feel | happy · sad · nervous |
| Household choresHousehold chores | to sweep · to do the dishes · to do the laundry |
| Present continuous: I'm workingPresent continuous: lo que está pasando ahora · Grammar | I'm eating. · She's running. · They're dancing. |
| I work or I'm working?¿Present simple o present continuous? · Grammar | |
| From, until, duringFrom, until, during | I've worked here since 2020. · We walked to the beach. · It rained for two hours. |
| Means of transportMeans of transport | car · bus · taxi |
| Summer holidaysSummer holidays | towel · sunscreen · sunglasses |
| was and wereEl pasado de be: was y were · Grammar | |
| Past simple: I worked, I playedPast simple de los verbos regulares: -ed · Grammar | I walked to the park. · She cooked pasta. · We watched a film. |
| Past simple: went, saw, atePast simple de los verbos irregulares · Grammar | I went to London. · She saw a film. · We ate pizza. |
| What is he or she like?What is he or she like? | nice · unfriendly · fun |
| People you likePeople you like | I like my neighbor. · I have a crush on Carlos. · I love my grandmother very much. |
| Did you…? I didn'tPast simple: preguntas y negativas con did · Grammar | |
| some, any, much, manySustantivos contables e incontables: some, any, much, many · Grammar | |
| In the kitchenIn the kitchen | pot · frying pan · cauldron pot |
| Fruit and vegetablesFruit and vegetables | tomato · onion · garlic |
| A recipe: mangúA recipe: mangú | first · then · after that |
| bigger, more expensiveComparativos: comparar dos cosas · Grammar | An elephant is bigger than a dog. · A plane is faster than a train. · My brother is taller than me. |
| the biggest, the most beautifulSuperlativos: el número uno de un grupo · Grammar | The elephant is the biggest animal here. · She is the tallest in the class. · This is the most beautiful beach. |
| Home and furnitureHome and furniture | living room · kitchen · bedroom |
| What do you see in the picture?What do you see in the picture? | in the foreground · in the background · in the middle |
| I'm going to travelGoing to: planes para el futuro · Grammar | |
| I'll help youWill: predicciones, promesas y decisiones rápidas · Grammar | I'll help you. · It will be sunny tomorrow. · I'll call you later. |
| My cityMy city | bank · pharmacy · hospital |
| How do I get there?How do I get there? | to go straight · to turn right · to turn left |
| Where do you work?Where do you work? | office · hospital · school |
| And, but, alsoAnd, but, also | also · neither · however |
| me, you, him, her, us, themPronombres de objeto · Grammar | Call me! · I love her. · Help us, please. |
| Tom's car, it's minePosesión: 's y mine, yours, his… · Grammar | This is Tom's car. · It's my sister's phone. · My parents' house is big. |
| Jobs and workplacesJobs and workplaces | doctor · teacher · cook |
| always, usually, sometimes, neverAdverbios de frecuencia: con qué frecuencia · Grammar | I always have breakfast. · She usually walks to work. · We often go to the cinema. |
| in, on, at: timePreposiciones de tiempo: in, on, at · Grammar | |
| Come and go, bring and takeCome and go, bring and take | to come · to bring · to go |
B1 · Intermediate
| Lesson | Examples |
|---|---|
| A biographyA biography | to be born · to grow up · to study |
| Have you ever…?Present perfect: experiencias de tu vida · Grammar | I've been to Paris. · She has never eaten sushi. · Have you ever ridden a horse? |
| I've been or I went?¿Present perfect o past simple? · Grammar | |
| for and sincePresent perfect con for y since: cuánto tiempo · Grammar | |
| I was walking when…Past continuous: una acción en curso en el pasado · Grammar | At 8 pm I was having dinner. · They were playing cards. · It was snowing. |
| I used to…Used to: hábitos del pasado que ya no son verdad · Grammar | I used to have long hair. · She used to live in Cuba. · We used to walk to school. |
| For or againstFor or against | Sorry to interrupt, but… · Can I say something? · Let me finish. |
| Wishing someone wellWishing someone well | Good luck! / Hope it goes well! · Have a good trip! · Get well soon! |
| If it rains, I'll stay homePrimer condicional: posibilidades reales · Grammar | If you hurry, you'll catch the bus. · If I have time, I'll call you. · She'll be angry if you're late. |
| If I were rich…Segundo condicional: situaciones imaginarias · Grammar | If I won the lottery, I'd travel the world. · If I could fly, I'd go to the moon. · What would you do if you were invisible? |
| If you heat ice, it meltsCondicional cero: cosas que siempre son verdad · Grammar | |
| First, then, finallyFirst, then, finally | the next day · that same night · a few minutes later |
| When I arrive, I’ll call youWhen I arrive, I’ll call you | as soon as · until · while |
| must, have to, don't have toObligación: must, have to, don't have to, mustn't · Grammar | You must wear a seatbelt. · I have to work on Saturday. · You don't have to come. |
| You should see a doctorShould: consejos · Grammar | You should drink more water. · You shouldn't eat so much sugar. · Should I call her? |
| It might rainMay, might y could: posibilidad · Grammar | It might rain later. · She may be at home. · I might not come tonight. |
| What makes me angry or happyWhat makes me angry or happy | to make angry · to make sad · to embarrass |
| I felt…I felt… | excited · relieved · disappointed |
| Everyday idioms about moodsEveryday idioms about moods | to be daydreaming · to be in a good / bad mood · to be exhausted |
| It’s true that… / It isn’t true that…It’s true that… / It isn’t true that… | It's true that… · It's clear that… · It's obvious that… |
| who, which, that, whereOraciones de relativo: who, which, that, where · Grammar | She's the woman who lives next door. · This is the book which I told you about. · That's the café where we met. |
| It is made in ChinaLa voz pasiva: presente y pasado · Grammar | Coffee is grown in Colombia. · This house was built in 1900. · English is spoken all over the world. |
| Causes: since it was raining…Causes: since it was raining… | I didn't go because I was sick. · As I was sick, I didn't go. · Since you're here, help me. |
| I enjoy swimming, I want to swimVerbo + -ing o verbo + to · Grammar | |
| too big, not big enoughToo y enough · Grammar | These shoes are too small. · The coffee is too hot to drink. · I'm not tall enough. |
| so good, such a good daySo y such · Grammar | It's so hot today! · It was such a good film! · She's so kind. |
| She said that…Estilo indirecto: contar lo que alguien dijo · Grammar | |
| It's nice, isn't it?Coletillas interrogativas (question tags) · Grammar | It's hot today, isn't it? · You like coffee, don't you? · She can't swim, can she? |
| Guessing: he must be at homeGuessing: he must be at home | maybe · maybe · surely |
| I'm meeting Ana tomorrowPresent continuous para planes futuros · Grammar | I'm flying to Rome tomorrow. · We're having a party on Saturday. · She's meeting her boss at ten. |
| will or going to?¿Will o going to? · Grammar | |
| get up, turn off, look forPhrasal verbs: verbo + palabra corta · Grammar | I get up at seven. · Turn off the light. · I'm looking for my keys. |
| Customs and cultureCustoms and culture | greetings · punctuality · food |
| Describing a sceneDescribing a scene | in the foreground · in the background · on the right / left |
| Great explorersGreat explorers | expedition · compass · map |
| Island wildlifeIsland wildlife | manatee · iguana · flamingo |
| Trees and flowersTrees and flowers | flame tree · royal palm · mahogany |
| Mountains, valleys and baysMountains, valleys and bays | mountain · volcano · valley |
| a few, a little, a lot ofCuantificadores: a few, a little, a lot of · Grammar | |
| I've been waiting for an hourPresent perfect continuous: cuánto tiempo lleva pasando algo · Grammar | I've been studying all day. · It's been raining for hours. · She's been working here since May. |
| someone, anything, nowherePronombres indefinidos: someone, anything, nobody, everywhere · Grammar |
B2 · Upper intermediate
| Lesson | Examples |
|---|---|
| I’ll never forget itI’ll never forget it | as soon as · at that moment · straight afterwards |
| When I arrived, the film had startedPast perfect: el pasado antes del pasado · Grammar | |
| I had been waiting for hoursPast perfect continuous: cuánto tiempo antes de un momento del pasado · Grammar | |
| Personality adjectivesPersonality adjectives | stubborn · fussy · absent-minded |
| Beauty is on the insideBeauty is on the inside | natural beauty · to look presentable · to look after one's image |
| Cause and consequenceCause and consequence | Since…,… · given that · as |
| Firstly…: organising ideasFirstly…: organising ideas | on the one hand… on the other… · that is · for example |
| If I had known, I would have comeTercer condicional: imaginar un pasado diferente · Grammar | If we had left earlier, we wouldn't have missed the train. · If it hadn't rained, we would have gone to the beach. · She would have come if she had known. |
| If I had taken the job, I would be rich nowCondicionales mixtos: pasado y presente juntos · Grammar | |
| I wish I had more timeWish y if only · Grammar | |
| Judging behaviourJudging behaviour | to cut in line · to talk loudly on the phone · to give up your seat |
| Giving adviceGiving advice | You could… · What if…? · Maybe it'd be a good idea… |
| Latin AmericaLatin America | the Amazon rainforest · the Andes range · the Atacama Desert |
| The Spanish-speaking worldThe Spanish-speaking world | Mexico · Colombia · Argentina |
| TraditionsTraditions | carnival · Christmas · Christmas Eve |
| This time tomorrow I'll be flyingFuture continuous: en medio de una acción en el futuro · Grammar | |
| By 2030 I will have finishedFuture perfect: terminado antes de un momento del futuro · Grammar | |
| Arguing wellArguing well | I understand your position, but… · I don't see it that way. · That doesn't mean that… |
| Purpose: in order to…Purpose: in order to… | to / in order to · with the aim of · with the goal of |
| So that you knowSo that you know | I study to pass. · I study with him so he passes. · I'm telling you so you know. |
| Tourism and gentrificationTourism and gentrification | gentrification · mass tourism · holiday rental |
| She must be tiredVerbos modales de deducción: must, might, can't · Grammar | He must be at home. The lights are on. · She can't be hungry. She just ate. · They might be on holiday. |
| I should have listenedModales en pasado: should have, could have, must have, can't have · Grammar | You should have told me. · I could have won! · He must have forgotten. |
| Wink, yawn, sneezeWink, yawn, sneeze | to wink · to blink · to yawn |
| EmotionsEmotions | hopeful / excited · overwhelmed · stressed / suffocated |
| Standing, sitting, lying downStanding, sitting, lying down | standing · sitting · lying down |
| It has been sold, it will be builtLa voz pasiva en todos los tiempos · Grammar | The road is being repaired. · The house has been sold. · A new school will be built. |
| I had my hair cutHave something done: alguien lo hace por ti · Grammar | I had my hair cut. · We're having the house painted. · She got her car repaired. |
| My sustainable wardrobeMy sustainable wardrobe | fast fashion · second-hand clothes · organic cotton |
| Caring for the planetCaring for the planet | solar energy · wind energy · recycling |
| Similar wordsSimilar words | say · important · problem |
| As soon as, until, beforeAs soon as, until, before | when / as soon as · until · While…, … |
| He asked me where I livedPreguntas en estilo indirecto · Grammar | |
| She suggested going, he advised me to restVerbos introductorios: suggest, advise, promise, refuse… · Grammar | |
| My brother, who lives in Rome, …Oraciones de relativo especificativas y explicativas · Grammar | |
| Natural disastersNatural disasters | hurricane · earthquake · flood |
| Tales, legends and mythsTales, legends and myths | Once upon a time… · Legend has it that… · A long, long time ago… |
| Feeling tired, I went to bedOraciones de participio: frases más cortas con -ing y -ed · Grammar | Feeling tired, I went to bed early. · Walking home, I met an old friend. · Built in 1900, the house is very old. |
| a, the or nothing?Artículos: a, an, the o sin artículo · Grammar | |
| although, despite, howeverContraste: although, despite, in spite of, however · Grammar | Although it was raining, we played. · Despite the rain, we played. · It was expensive. However, I bought it. |
| City or countrysideCity or countryside | cost of living · quality of life · public transport |
| Interpreting a pictureInterpreting a picture | The image shows… / One can see… · The image reflects / symbolizes / conveys… · It could be… / It gives the feeling that… |
| A neighbourhood with charmA neighbourhood with charm | cozy · bustling · quiet |
| MigrationMigration | to emigrate / immigrate · diaspora · remittances |
| I notice that… / I don’t notice that…I notice that… / I don’t notice that… | I see there's more traffic. · I notice you're tired. · It seems expensive. |
| I'm used to getting up earlyUsed to, be used to y get used to · Grammar | She's used to driving on the left. · I can't get used to this weather. · He isn't used to spicy food. |
| depend on, listen to, afraid ofVerbos y adjetivos con preposiciones · Grammar | |
| The cover letter and CVThe cover letter and CV | personal details · professional profile · work experience |
| The job interviewThe job interview | Tell me about yourself. · What are your strengths? · And your weaknesses? |
| My jobMy job | to be in charge of · to manage staff · promotion |
| Job adsJob ads | position · requirements · will be valued |
| That is to say…: rephrasingThat is to say…: rephrasing | that is · I mean · in other words |
| make, let, allowMake, let y allow: obligar y permitir · Grammar | My mum makes me clean my room. · My dad lets me use his car. · They don't allow us to use phones. |
| So do I. Neither do I.So do I, neither do I: estar de acuerdo · Grammar | |
| unless, as long as, providedCondiciones: unless, as long as, provided that, in case · Grammar | I'll go unless it rains. · You can borrow it as long as you return it. · Provided that you study, you'll pass. |
| I was going to call youEl futuro en el pasado: was going to, would · Grammar | I was going to call you, but I forgot. · We were going to buy it, but it was too expensive. · She said she would come. |
| The more you practise, the better you getComparaciones avanzadas · Grammar | The more you practise, the better you get. · It's getting colder and colder. · She's much taller than me. |
C1 · Advanced
| Lesson | Examples |
|---|---|
| It’s true that…, but…It’s true that…, but… | It's true that… / I don't deny that… · However, the data show… / That's not entirely accurate. · In other words… / What really matters is… |
| Education, work, technologyEducation, work, technology | to digitalize · to train · to hire |
| Doubt and certaintyDoubt and certainty | It's evident that… · There's no doubt that… · I know for a fact that… |
| Polite debatePolite debate | If you'll allow me… · Let me add that… · Going back to what… was saying… |
| Never have I seen…Inversión después de palabras negativas para dar énfasis · Grammar | Never have I seen such a mess. · Rarely do we eat out. · Not only did she win, but she broke the record. |
| Everyday expressions for opinionsEveryday expressions for opinions | it's so-so · to be for / against · to hit the nail on the head |
| Demands and indignationDemands and indignation | to demand · to prevent · to allow |
| Look, well, I mean…Look, well, I mean… | look / hey · well · I mean |
| Up to a point: nuancingUp to a point: nuancing | to a certain extent · not necessarily · it depends on… |
| What I need is a holidayOraciones escindidas: poner el foco en una parte · Grammar | What I need is a holiday. · It was Ana who called, not Tom. · All I want is some sleep. |
| When I arrived, it had already happenedWhen I arrived, it had already happened | past perfect · preterite · imperfect |
| And then…: storytellingAnd then…: storytelling | in the blink of an eye · a few minutes later · straight afterwards |
| He became someone elseHe became someone else | He went pale. · He became distrustful. · He became a Buddhist. |
| It's time we left. I'd rather you stayed.Pasado irreal: it's time, would rather, as if · Grammar | It's time we went home. · I'd rather you didn't smoke here. · He talks as if he were the boss. |
| Mediating: I suggest that…Mediating: I suggest that… | I propose that… · I suggest that… · It would be advisable that… |
| Would you mind…?Would you mind…? | Would you mind…? · Would it be possible…? · I wanted / would like to ask you… |
| Requests and demandsRequests and demands | I ask you to… · We hope that… · We'd prefer that… |
| Making a complaintMaking a complaint | I got ripped off! · The phone came broken. · I want my money. |
| Professional writingProfessional writing | Dear…: · I'm writing regarding… · I look forward to your reply. |
| It is said that…Pasiva impersonal: it is said, he is believed to… · Grammar | It is said that he is very rich. · She is believed to be in Spain. · The painting is thought to be a fake. |
| Linking ideasLinking ideas | consequently, in contrast, nevertheless · The minister… Said official… The head of Education… · …the data. These show that… |
| Thesis, arguments, conclusionThesis, arguments, conclusion | firstly / secondly · likewise · on the other hand |
| Academic styleAcademic style | People take part more. · We did a survey. · This is very important. |
| Revising a textRevising a text | Semicolon for related ideas. · Agreement with collective nouns. · thing, do, have, very → exact words |
| I hope so. I'm afraid not.Elipsis y sustitución: decir menos · Grammar | Will it rain? — I hope not. · Is she coming? — I think so. · I wanted to go, but I couldn't. |
| Informal and formalInformal and formal | What's up? · I'm beat. · Awesome! |
| IronyIrony | How nice! · Very nice! · Always so punctual. |
| Set phrasesSet phrases | what's done is done · to cost an arm and a leg · to be daydreaming |
| Exclamations and reactionsExclamations and reactions | Wow! · Come off it! · Of course! |
| What goes unsaidWhat goes unsaid | —Coffee? —Yes, one, thanks. · «I work early tomorrow» = I'm not going. · «Did you quit smoking?» presupposes you smoked. |
| It seems that…, there is a tendency to…Atenuación: hablar con cuidado y cortesía · Grammar | It seems that the plan is working. · This may be the best option. · There appears to be a problem. |
| Do you see what I mean?Do you see what I mean? | Do you see what I mean? / Are you with me? · What I mean is… / I mean… / Or rather… · For example… / Let's say that… |
| Sounding naturalSounding natural | I ate mangú. / I ate up all the mangú. · I read the book. / I read the whole book in a day. · I go to the beach. / I'm leaving. |
| One message, five registersOne message, five registers | Formal: … · Colloquial: … · Academic: … |
| I do like it! She did call.Énfasis con do, does, did y otros intensificadores · Grammar | I do like your dress! · She did call you. I saw her. · Do sit down. |
| What can I improve?What can I improve? | The slides should be reduced. · It would be good for you to rehearse more. · An example could be added. |
| Defending a proposalDefending a proposal | I maintain that… · It's worth highlighting that… · It should be noted that… |
| The most important thing is…The most important thing is… | What really matters is… / It's here that… · We need water. Clean water. Water for everyone. · And what does this mean? It means that… |
| Opening, body, closingOpening, body, closing | to begin with · next · let's move on to |
| Good question: handling tough questionsGood question: handling tough questions | I'd say that… · I'd venture to say that… · It would need more detailed study. |
C2 · Proficiency
| Lesson | Examples |
|---|---|
| With all due respect: leadershipWith all due respect: leadership | I'd be grateful if… / It would be advisable that… · With due respect, I don't share… / I understand your position; however,… · Could you take care of…? / I trust that… |
| Talks and meetingsTalks and meetings | If you agree, let's begin. · Let's move to the next item on the agenda. · Would anyone like to speak? |
| In other words…In other words… | Put another way… / In other words… / This amounts to saying… · In summary… / Broadly speaking… / In short… · By this I don't mean that…, but that… / Let me explain:… |
| Very formal languageVery formal language | nominalization · passive · impersonality |
| Speaking like a specialistSpeaking like a specialist | prices soar · contain spending · clean up the accounts |
| Formal or informal?Registro: inglés formal e informal · Grammar | |
| Analysing thesis and argumentsAnalysing thesis and arguments | from authority · statistical · by example |
| The language of powerThe language of power | Taxes were raised. · It has been decided… / Measures must be taken. · «The tax rise» instead of «we raised taxes». |
| Summary and commentarySummary and commentary | The text addresses… / In summary, the author argues… · It's convincing in… / One could object that… · In contrast to this position,… / Unlike… |
| Reading between the linesReading between the lines | Undoubtedly / Probably / Apparently · According to sources… / It's rumored… / Allegedly… · «The new crisis…» presupposes a previous one. |
| Who is speaking?Who is speaking? | He said: «I won't come back». · He said he wouldn't come back. · He wouldn't come back. Never again. It was decided. |
| Strange as it may seem…Anteposición y orden avanzado de palabras para dar estilo · Grammar | Strange as it may seem, I enjoyed it. · Tired though she was, she kept going. · Such was his anger that he left. |
| Certain, likely, doubtfulCertain, likely, doubtful | certainty · high probability · possibility |
| What matters is…What matters is… | in this respect · that said · in this sense |
| That’s a fallacyThat’s a fallacy | ad hominem · straw man · slippery slope |
| May I have the floor?May I have the floor? | I ask for the floor. · If you'll allow me… · Please let me finish. |
| Conceding to convinceConceding to convince | Let's admit… / I grant that… / While it's true that… · Nothing could be further from the truth. / This argument doesn't hold because… · It's as if… / Just as…, … |
| Cultural misunderstandingsCultural misunderstandings | punctuality · physical distance · saying «no» |
| Mindful, inclusive languageMindful, inclusive language | the students · the citizens · the workers |
| Calming things downCalming things down | «He's irresponsible, he never delivers!» · «They treat me like an idiot!» · She's concerned that deadlines be met. |
| Reaching an agreementReaching an agreement | We propose that payment be split into three installments. · As long as / On condition that / In the event that + subj. · What if, instead of…, we opted for…? |
| Delicate situations and paperworkDelicate situations and paperwork | to submit an application · to deny · deadline |
| The architecture of a textThe architecture of a text | In what follows,… · As has been set out,… · At this point,… |
| Four voicesFour voices | Formal: … · Literary: … · Academic: … |
| The exact wordThe exact word | to look · to say · to rise |
| Metaphor and paradoxMetaphor and paradox | metaphor · paradox · irony |
| Polishing a textPolishing a text | Some voted for; others, against. · He asked for only one thing: respect. · The decision —made without consulting— was controversial. |
| Comparing culturesComparing cultures | the more…, the more / less… · not so much… as… · unlike… |
| Literature, film and artLiterature, film and art | The work addresses… / The film portrays… / The poem evokes… · It can be read as… / … can be interpreted as… · Written in the midst of the dictatorship, the novel… |
| Symbols and referencesSymbols and references | The butterfly, a symbol of freedom, appears at the end. · The river, which represents time in the novel, never stops. · refers to… / alludes to… / evokes… / is a nod to… |
| Memory and identityMemory and identity | That is… / Namely… / In other words… · Given… / Since… / Insofar as… · This goes back to… / It originates in… / It's due to… |
| The critical reviewThe critical review | It's evident the script is weak. · What convinces most is the cinematography. · It's a pity the ending is so predictable. |
| Casual, digital, professionalCasual, digital, professional | Hey, are we meeting tomorrow or what? · tmrw? ???? · Would tomorrow suit you for a meeting? |
| Politeness: a little coffeePoliteness: a little coffee | A little coffee? / Just a moment, please. · my dear son, granny, sweetheart · Could you lend me a bit of money? |
| Double meaningsDouble meanings | —Tired? —Not at all, I only slept two hours! · Well, aren't we in a fine mess! / That's all we needed! · —Did you like my soup? —You can tell you put lots of love into it. |
| Translating the intentionTranslating the intention | idiom · greeting · good luck |
| The public defenceThe public defence | Thank you; it lets me clarify… · While it's true the sample is small, … · What the study does show is that… |
| Designing a projectDesigning a project | to analyze · to describe · to compare |
| My improvement planMy improvement plan | I've managed to… / I'm now able to… · I still find… hard / I tend to… · It'd be good if… / I should… / It would help me… |
| Combining sourcesCombining sources | along the same lines · on the contrary · while…, … |
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