Showing posts with label SOCIAL ENGLISH. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SOCIAL ENGLISH. Show all posts
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A READING COMPREHENSION EXERCISE: PHONE CHAT
Do you like spending time with your mates? How do you
organise a night out? Look at the phone chat and do the exercises to improve
your reading skills.
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Wednesday, 8 March 2017
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Thursday, 12 January 2017
WHEN TO AVOID SAYING "SORRY"
A Cure for “I’m Sorry” Syndrome
ENCONTRADO EN: www.genial.guru
Did you ever notice that some people seem to be in a perpetual state of apology?
This type of communication typically comes from individuals who are in the habit of making excuses for their actions. They know that they have a commitment they haven’t met, and, instead of facing the music, they choose to say “I’m sorry” to skirt the issue.
“I’m sorry I didn’t show up on time.”
”I’m sorry I didn’t call.”
”I’m sorry I didn’t get that done.”
Think about how you feel when you hear this merry-go-round of excuses. During this ride, on the way up there is a feeling that the person has noticed their poor behavior and will make changes; the way down, however, quickly follows — when you realize no change is coming. This is a ride that no one wants to buy a ticket to get on!
Where does this behavior, come from? A look at our childhood offers us clues. As children we are taught to say “I’m sorry” whenever we have failed to meet the expectations of others.
“I’m sorry I didn’t clean my room.”
”I’m sorry I didn’t do my homework.”
”I’m sorry I wasn’t home on time.”
We are indoctrinated as children to pacify adults with apologies to get them off our backs. We quickly learn that “I’m sorry” ends the uncomfortable situation, making us free to move on to other things.
Because this behavior works, we carry it into adulthood. We then easily offer up an “I’m sorry” in any situation where the expectations of us are greater than our performance. We learn that by saying “I’m sorry” we can smooth out, or pacify, potential rough spots.
What is lacking when an “I’m sorry” is offered? The commitment to make a positive change. A better alternative to constantly saying “I’m sorry” is to replace those excuses with behaviors that will create positive outcomes:
Excuse Offered Alternative Behavior
: “I’m sorry I didn’t show up on time.” Choose to be punctual.
”I’m sorry I didn’t call.” Make the phone call. “I’m sorry I didn’t get that done.” Choose to do it.
Remember, the quality of our life is in direct proportion to the choices that we make and how we act on them. Part of building healthy self-esteem is to make promises that you will keep. When you over-promise and under-deliver, you are negatively affected: you suffer a feeling of low self-confidence and lack of control. Furthermore, the person on the receiving end of your excuse is left doubting your word and loses confidence in your ability to perform.
So when is it appropriate to say “I’m sorry?” For example, “I’m sorry I hurt your feelings. Next time I’ll think about what I’m going to say before I say it.” Although you have used the magic words “I’m sorry” you have acknowledged the negative affect your behavior has had on the other person. You’ve also indicated to that person your commitment to improve your behavior in the future.
Just think about what it would mean if everyone would live their life so they wouldn’t have to say “I’m sorry.” When we heard a promise, we could expect it to be delivered. And when we offered others our word, they could expect the same promise to be fulfilled.
Today, make a commitment to examine how and why you use “I’m sorry.” By doing so you will make the first step toward self-diagnosing and curing “I’m Sorry Syndrome.”
Author: Dr. Susanne Gaddis
The Communications Doctor
Saturday, 19 November 2016
NUEVE PELÍCULAS PARA AQUELLOS QUE ESTÁN APRENDIENDO INGLÉS
Existen varios métodos para
aprender un idioma extranjero, pero solamente uno que nunca falla:
el cine.
He
aquí algunas
películas cuya visualización en el idioma original te ayudará
a asimilar nuevas palabras y reforzar tu conocimiento del
inglés.
1) Forrest Gump
Es uno de los
filmes más reconocidos en la historia del cine
y es excelente para aquellas personas que quieren perfeccionar
su inglés viendo películas. Es una cinta muy sencilla y entendible.
Tom Hanks habla despacio, pronunciando palabras con claridad, por lo que
incluso los principiantes pueden lograr entenderlo.
2) Pulp Fiction
Tarantino no sólo
es el nombre de un director de cine, es todo
un universo. Esta película ya la hemos visto tantas veces que
podemos citar algunas frases de memoria. Pero resulta que esta cinta
también es excelente para aprender el idioma. Especialmente
si te interesa aprender las frases y expresiones poco
convencionales y algo groseras.
3) La casa del lago / The Lake House
Es una de las
mejores películas para asimilar el lenguaje escrito
y el vocabulario romántico. Dos personajes, dos tiempos distintos
y un buzón. ¿Te estás preparando para un intercambio
de correos románticos con tu pareja del extranjero? Entonces Keanu
Reeves y Sandra Bullock te enseñarán cómo se escriben las cartas
correctamente.
4) La bella y la bestia / Beauty and the Beast
Es una linda película
que todos queremos desde nuestra infancia, y es una excelente
elección para los principiantes. Los personajes tienen una pronunciación muy
clara, utilizan palabras sencillas, por lo tanto todos los que tienen
algunos conocimientos del idioma podrán entenderlo sin mayores problemas.
5) Café y cigarrillos / Coffee and Cigarettes
Esta película ofrece un gran campo para la práctica auditiva del idioma. Tiene muchos diálogos, discusiones y bromas divertidas. Pero no solamente es una muestra de una charla entre amigos, también aquellos que preparan su cerebro para conversaciones más intelectuales valorarán esta cinta.
6) Jerry Maguire
¿Sueñas con trabajar
en una empresa grande? Esta película te puede enseñar cómo hacerte
un camino usando tan solo el idioma. Jerry Maguire te enseñará
no sólo a decir cosas correctas sino también a formular ideas adecuadas.
Una gran cantidad de reflexiones.
7) La dama de hierro / The Iron Lady
Siempre es útil aprender de historia, y aún más útil la del país donde hablan el idioma que estás adquiriendo. Por lo tanto, la película sobre la vida de Margaret Thatcher, protagonizada por la incomparable Meryl Streep, vale tu atención. Además, es como tener una clase de inglés académico cuyo uso es extremadamente correcto y decorado con el acento británico que a veces es más fácil de entender que el americano.
8) El diario
de Bridget Jones / Bridget Jones’s Diary
La historia de Bridget de 32 años, quien decide cambiar su vida, es otra película excelente para el aprendizaje del inglés. Los diálogos no son complicados y la pronunciación de Rene Zellweger es muy clara. Un dato curioso: para volver su acento «inglés» más natural, Rene no dejaba de usarlo en la vida cotidiana, incluso fuera del set.
9) Shrek
Es una animación muy divertida que es buena tanto para los niños como para los adultos. Los actores utilizan réplicas cortas y sencillas con una pronunciación clara. Además, la gran cantidad de bromas y canciones no dejará que te aburras.
ADAPTADO DESDE: www.genial.guru
Sunday, 29 May 2016
Wednesday, 25 May 2016
Saturday, 21 May 2016
CONVERSATION SKILLS: GIVING YOUR OPINION IN CONVERSATIONS
A TRAVÉS DE: www.youtube.com/engvidenglish
Monday, 18 April 2016
TALKING ABOUT MOVIES IN ENGLISH
Movies can be divided into several different genres.
There are exciting action movies with gun fights and car
chases, and horror movies that make us jump in our seats.
There are comedies that make us laugh, and dramas that
make us cry. Sci-fi movies show us what the future might be
like, historical films tell us stories from the past, and documentaries show
us real people and events.
After watching a movie, you might want to ask
questions like:
- "Which character did you like the best?"
- "What did you think of the plot?"
- "Did you like the cast?"
- "What was your favourite scene?"
The list below includes some basic vocabulary for
talking and reading about your favourite movies, directors and movie
stars.
action movie (noun): a movie with many exciting and violent scenes
- Our teenage boys love watching action movies.
cast (noun): all the actors and actresses in a movie or TV show - It
had a good cast, but the story wasn't very interesting.
character (noun): one of the people in a story - Harry likes movies
with lots of interesting and unusual characters.
cinema (noun): a place where movies are shown on a big screen - Let's
meet in front of the cinema just before the movie starts.
comedy (noun): a film with lots of funny scenes - Let's see a
comedy and have a good laugh.
director (noun): the person in charge of making a movie - The
director gets really angry when actors forget their lines.
documentary (noun): a film that's about real people, events
or issues - How can you eat junk food after seeing that
documentary Super Size Me?
drama (noun): a movie about realistic characters in dramatic situations
- Maria loves legal dramas with lots of courtroom scenes.
entertainment (noun): enjoyment from movies, concerts, TV
shows, etc. - Airlines offer plenty of entertainment on their flights
these days.
family movie (noun): a movie that both children and adults
can enjoy - Which entertainment company made the family movies Cinderella and 101
Dalmatians?
film (noun): another word for "movie" (also "motion
picture") - This year's Academy Award for Best Picture was won by
a British film.
genre (noun): a kind or style of music, movie, TV show, painting, etc.
- For film class we had to compare movies from two different genres,
such as comedy and horror.
horror movie (noun): a movie that frightens and shocks people
- If you love horror movies, you've got to see Fright Night.
movie star (noun): a very popular movie actor or actress - Movie
stars earn millions of dollars every time they play a role.
plot (noun): the series of events that form the main story - It
was a good film, but the plot was difficult to follow at times.
scene (noun): a small part of a film - The opening scene showed
a young man leaving prison and walking to a bus stop.
sci-fi (or "science fiction") (noun): a genre with stories
set in the future or in outer space - Have you seen that sci-fi
film Interstellar yet?
screen (noun): the flat surface that a movie is projected onto - Do you like sitting at the back, or close to the screen?
screen (noun): the flat surface that a movie is projected onto - Do you like sitting at the back, or close to the screen?
ENCONTRADO EN: www.youtube.com/freeenglishlessons
TEEN SLANG WORDS IN ENGLISH
According to Oxford and
Cambridge, Slang is a
type of language consisting of words and phrases that are regarded as very
informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted
to a particular context or group of people.
Slang is vocabulary that is used between people who belong to the same social group and who know each other well. Slang is very informal language. It can offend people if it is used about other people or outside a group of people who know each other well. We usually use slang in speaking rather than writing. Slang normally refers to particular words and meanings but can include longer expressions and idioms.
Slang is vocabulary that is used between people who belong to the same social group and who know each other well. Slang is very informal language. It can offend people if it is used about other people or outside a group of people who know each other well. We usually use slang in speaking rather than writing. Slang normally refers to particular words and meanings but can include longer expressions and idioms.
ENCONTRADO EN: www.youtube.com/freeenglishlessons
Sunday, 10 April 2016
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
ENG COMMON PHRASES TO HELP YOU SPEAK POLITELY ON THE TELEPHONE
ADAPTADO DESDE: www.languagelearningbase.com
Saturday, 23 January 2016
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