Vocabulario
a nurse = una enfermera
A person trained to care for sick people = Una persona capacitada para cuidar a los enfermos.
Enjoy = disfrutar
To feel happy during an activity or evento = Sentirse feliz durante una actividad o evento.
Company = empresa
A business that manufactures or sells products or provides services = Una empresa que fabrica
o vende productos o brinda servicios.
Hospital = hospital
A building where sick people receive medical help = Un edificio donde los enfermos reciben
ayuda médica.
good evening = buenas noches
A friendly and informal closing greeting in the evening = Un saludo de clausura amistoso e
informal por la noche.
come from = viene de
work = trabaja
regular verb = verbo regular
To do a job, often in exchange for money = Para hacer un trabajo, a menudo a cambio de
dinero.
see you = nos vemos
expresión = expresión
An informal and friendly goodbye; used when you will see the other person again = Un adiós
informal y amistoso; se utiliza cuando vuelva a ver a la otra persona.
What do you do? = A qué te dedicas?
Javi and Katie talk on the telephone = Javi y Katie hablan por teléfono.
Javi is angry that Katie calls = Javi está enojada porque Katie llama.
Katie is happy that Javi is busy = Katie está feliz de que Javi esté ocupado.
In the sentence: "They give us too much work", who are 'they'? = En la frase: "Nos dan
demasiado trabajo", ¿quiénes son 'ellos'?
'They' = ellos
is the subject and = es el sujeto y
'us' = nosotros
is the object = es el objeto
In the sentence: "...leave it for 10 minutes", the 'it' is = En la oración: "... déjelo por 10
minutos", el 'eso' es.
In the sentence, “I can’t hear her”, 'I' is = En la oración, "No puedo escucharla", 'Yo' es.
and 'her' is = y 'ella' es
In the sentence, “I can’t hear her”, 'I' is: Javi, and 'her' is: Katie.
In the sentence, “I can’t hear him”, 'I' is = En la oración, "No puedo escucharlo", 'Yo' es.
On the telephone, we say: "Who = Por teléfono, decimos: "¿Quién
is it?" = lo es
"I am = estoy
Meaning – Summary = (Significado – Resumen)
Subject Pronouns Object Pronouns
I me
You you
He him
She her
We us
They them
Reminder (Recordatorio)
When talking about people in general:
We use: 'you' in an informal/neutral context.
"How do you play 'Stairway to Heaven' on the guitar?"
(Meaning: How does someone ...)
We ONLY use: 'one' in a very formal academic context (nearly always in writing).
"One begins to understand the complexity of ..."
We use: 'they' to mean 'the authorities ... academics, politicians, bosses, gods etc.)
"They don't make them like before."
Reminder (Recordatorio)
To identify people:
We use 'it'. For example, on the telephone.
Receptionist: "Who is it, please?"
Customer: "It's Fred Barlow."
Reminder (Recordatorio)
To talk about current situations:
We use 'it' to mean: the date, the day, the hour, the weather.
Radio presenter: "Good morning! It is 7 o' clock. It's Saturday morning and it's a very sunny day
here in London. It's time for some Stevie Wonder..."
Reminder (Recordatorio)
To avoid repetition:
We use 'one' or 'ones' in the place of the original noun(s).
Brother: "Which books do you want to take on holiday"?
Sister: "The ones on my bed".
Which pronoun do we use in these examples, subject or object?
Subject + verb + object.
Who needs = quien necesita
Which newspaper do = que periodo hace
Read = leer
"Which newspaper do + subject + read?" = "¿Qué periódico hace + sujeto + leer? ".
Preposition (from, with, to) = Preposición (desde, con, hasta).
Preposition (from, with, to) + object = Preposición (desde, con, hasta) + objeto.
Replace the (people) and (things) in brackets with the correct subject or object pronoun. E.g. I
love (travelling) it! = Reemplaza (personas) y (cosas) entre paréntesis con el pronombre de
sujeto u objeto correcto. P.ej. ¡Me encanta (viajar)!
(Matthew) = (Mateo)
plays (guitar) = toca la guitarra)
(Matthew) He plays (guitar) It. = (Mateo) Él toca la guitarra) Eso.
(Charlotte) = (Charlotte)
plays (the saxophone) = toca (el saxofón)
with (Matthew and Israël) = con (Mateo e Israel)
(Charlotte) She plays (the saxophone) It with (Matthew and Israël) Them = (Charlotte)
Ellatoca (el saxofón) Eso con (Mateo e Israel) Ellos.
“Who wants to watch Killer Death Cat II?” (My brother and I) = "¿Quién quiere ver Killer Death
Cat II?" (Mi hermano y yo).
do!!" = ¡¡hacer!!"
“Who wants to watch Killer Death Cat II?” (My brother and I) " We do!!" = "¿Quién quiere ver
Killer Death Cat II?" (Mi hermano y yo) "Nosotros ¡¡hacer!!".
Why do (grandma and grandad) = ¿Por qué (abuela y abuelo)
water (the plants) = regar las plantas)
in the evenings?" "Because (the weather) = por las tardes? "" Porque (el clima)
“Good morning everybody. (The time) = "Buenos dias a todos. (El tiempo)
"Which book is your favourite?" "The (book) = "¿Cuál es tu libro favorito?" "El libro)
How do (people in general) = ¿Cómo (la gente en general)
download (songs) = descargar canciones
from Youtube? = de Youtube?
Form – Summary (Formulario - Resumen)
Subject + verb + object
Subjects (I, you, he, she, it, we, they) BEFORE the verb E.g. I tell her everything.
Objects (me, you, him, her, it, us, them) AFTER the verb E.g. She tells me nothing.
AFTER a preposition E.g. They came with us.
Katie: Oh! Thanks for calling = Katie: ¡Oh! Gracias por llamar
back! = ¡espalda!
Isn't = no se
late for = tarde para
The time = tarde para
(Brian): In the morning, I get up early.
I don't spend much time in the bathroom: I have a shower and I get dressed quickly.
Then, I go to the kitchen and have toast and a cup of coffee.
I take the bus to go to the office and usually, I get to work just before 9 o'clock.
At lunchtime, I sometimes go to a small restaurant with some colleagues.
If we're very busy, we stay in the office and have a sandwich.
I usually finish work around 5pm. When the weather is nice, I go home on foot.
In the evening, I sometimes do some housework.
Afterwards, I get comfortable in my favourite armchair and I read the newspaper or watch TV.
I often have dinner at home. I don't go out a lot during the week because I'm too tired!
I go to bed with a good book but I usually fall asleep immediately!
Lunchtime = horta de comer
The time when people usually eat lunch.
Week = semana
Noun = sustantivo
Seven consecutive days; typically Monday to Sunday (in most countries). = Siete días
consecutivos; normalmente de lunes a domingo (en la mayoría de los países).
get dressed = vestirse
expresión =expresión
To dress; to put on clothes; to clothe oneself. = Vestir; vestirse; vestirse.
Have = tengo
irregular verb = verbo irregular
To eat (a meal). To hold (a job). = Para comer (una comida). Mantener (un trabajo).
on foot = a pie
expresión = expresión
To walk somewhere. = Caminar a alguna parte.
Colleagues = colegas
Noun = sustantivo
(Plural form) The people you work with. = (Forma plural) Las personas con las que trabaja.
Afterwards = después
Adverb = adverbio
At a later time. = en otro momento
go to bed = ve a la cama
expresión = expresión
To get into bed in preparation for sleep. = Acostarse preparándose para dormir.
Immediately = inmediatamente
Adverb = adverbio
With no delay; instantly; right now. = Sin demora; instantáneamente; ahora mismo.
Morning = mañana
Noun = sustantivo
Between 00h01 and 11h59; the part of the day after midnight and before midday. = Entre las
00h01 y las 11h59; la parte del día después de la medianoche y antes del mediodía.
Office = oficina
Noun = sustantivo
A building or room where people do clerical, managerial or professional jobs. = Un edificio o
sala donde las personas realizan trabajos administrativos, administrativos o profesionales.
Busy = ocupado
adj. = adj.
Active; having a lot to do. = Activo; tener mucho que hacer.
Asleep = dormido
Adjective = adjetivo
To be sleeping; not awake. = Estar durmiendo; no despierta.
go out = fuera
expresion = expresión
To go to public places. = Ir a lugares públicos.
Early = temprano
Adjective = objetivo
Before the usual or expected time. = Antes de la hora habitual o prevista.
Evening = noche
Noun = sustantivo
The time of day between dusk/sunset and night; typically between 18h00 and bedtime. = La
hora del día entre el anochecer / atardecer y la noche; normalmente entre las 18:00 y la hora
de acostarse.
Weather = tiempo
Noun = sustantivo
The conditions of the atmosphere, e.g. clouds, rain, heat, wind, sunshine, etc. = Las
condiciones de la atmósfera, p. Ej. nubes, lluvia, calor, viento, sol, etc.
get to work = Ponte a trabajar
expresion = expresión
To arrive at the workplace. = Llegar al lugar de trabajo.
Housework = tareas del hogar
noun = sustantivo
Regular, domestic work in the house to keep it clean and tidy. = Trabajo doméstico regular en
la casa para mantenerla limpia y ordenada.
Sometimes = algunas veces
Adverb = adverbio
Occasionally; not often. = De vez en cuando; no a menudo.
Often = a menudo
Adverb = adverbio
Frequently, many times, regularly. = Con frecuencia, muchas veces, con regularidad.
Comfortable = cómodo
Adjective = adjetivo
Physically agreeable, relaxing. = Físicamente agradable, relajante.
Read = leer
irregular verb = verbo irregular
To look at and understand written information. = Ver y comprender la información escrita.
Tired = cansado
adj. = adj.
In need of some rest or sleep. = Necesito descansar o dormir.
Watch = reloj
regular verb = verbo regular
To look at, see, or view for a period of time. = Para mirar, ver o ver durante un período de
tiempo.
have a shower = tomar una ducha
expresion= expresión
To wash onself under water that falls from a height. = Lavarse bajo el agua que cae de una
altura.
have dinner = cenar
expression = expresión
To eat an evening meal. = Para cenar.
go to = ir
expression = expresión
To travel to.= Viajar a.
Around = alrededor
preposition = preposición
Near; in the vicinity of; approximately. = Cerca; en la vecindad de; aproximadamente.
Take = llevar
irregular verb = verbo irregular
To use a form of transport. = Utilizar una forma de transporte.
Much = mucho
Adjective = adjetivo
A large amount of. = Una gran cantidad de.
get up = levantarse
expression = expresión
To climb out of bed after sleeping. = Para levantarse de la cama después de dormir.
