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It is sunny today.
It's hot and humid today.
It's a nice day today.
It was cold yesterday.
It will be cloudy tomorrow.
When you are learning vocabulary about the weather, it is important to remember that some
of the words have a noun form, a verb form and/or an adjective form. For example:
It pays to learn the different forms of each word and when they are used.
Nouns and Adjectives
Many times when we are talking about the weather, we can add the letter Y to the end of a
noun to make it an adjective.
What is intonation?
RISING INTONATION
Check that in the following questions, the 2-3 pattern is used. Click on each icon and
repeat. Try to follow the same intonation.
FALLING INTONATION
We are learning English now.
We're watching TV right now.
At present my father is working abroad.
He is presently studying in Istanbul.
We're using my old computer for the time being.
The Director is currently having talks in the USA
She's not waiting here at the moment
Charles is taking three courses this year / this term.
Car prices are getting higher nowadays /these days.
Use 3
When we use this tense with adverbs "always", "continuously" or "constantly" for
complaining something.
I’m meeting Sally at 7. (=I have talked to her and we have arranged to meet.)
I’m flying to New York tomorrow morning. (=I have the ticket.)
We’re getting married next July. (=We have decided it and we have probably
already made reservations for the restaurant, etc.)
The present continuous for future arrangements is very common with verbs of travelling,
and when we are meeting people.
The following is a guide to the correct spelling of –ing forms of verbs and gerunds.
The general rule when changing a verb into its -ING form is just to add -ING to the
end of the verb.
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Infinitiv
ING form
e
to feel feeling
to go going
to work working
to sleep sleeping
She wasn't feeling very well.
He is working on a new project.
The children are sleeping so be quiet.
Spelling exceptions
The following exceptions exist when spelling words ending in ING:
1). If the verb ends in an E we remove the E and add ING.
Infinitiv
ING form
e
to live living
to have having
to make making
to take taking
People are living longer now than they were 100 years ago.
We are making a chocolate cake.
He was taking his time to get ready.
2). If the verb ends in a consonant + vowel + consonant, we double the final
consonant and add ING.
Infinitiv
ING form
e
to stop stopping
to sit sitting
to plan planning
to get getting
to swim swimming
The policeman is stopping the traffic.
We are planning a surprise party for our teacher.
I think I am getting a cold.
3). If a two-syllable verb ends in a consonant + vowel + consonant, we do
not double the final consonant when the stress is on the first syllable.
Infinitive ING form
to happen happening
to enter entering
to offer offering
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to suffer suffering
What is happening?
They are offering a discount.
Many people are suffering from a lack of food and water.
4). But, we do not double the final consonant when the verb ends in W, X or Y or
when the final syllable is not emphasized.
Infinitiv
ING form
e
to fix fixing
to enjoy enjoying
to snow snowing
He is fixing his bike.
We are enjoying this great weather.
It's snowing outside.
5). If the verb ends in IE we change it to YING.
Infinitiv
ING form
e
to lie lying
to die dying
to tie tying
I know you are lying to me!
You should water your plant more because I think it is dying.
The little boy is tying his shoelaces.
6). If the verb ends in consonant + vowel + L, we normally double the final L and add
ING.
Note: In the United States (US) they do not double the L when the accent is on the
first syllable.
ING form ING form
Infinitive
(UK) (US)
to travel travelling traveling
to marvel marvelling marveling
I have been travelling around South America for 6 months.
He was marvelling at her beauty.
7). If the verb ends in a stressed vowel + R, we double the final R and add ING.
Infinitiv
ING form
e
refer referring
defer deferring
Are you referring to this one or that one?
They are thinking of deferring payment of their mortgage.
8). If the verb ends in an unstressed vowel + R, we do not double the final R and
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add ING.
Infinitive ING form
to offer offering
to suffer suffering
to whisper whispering
I am offering you a special deal.
He is now suffering the consequences of his actions.
I wonder what he is whispering in her ear.
o Present participle – Continuous tenses, adjective, gerund, two actions at the same
time, to shorten relative clauses, after verbs such as (hear, see, etc), after verbs
such as (waste, spend, etc.)
Examples
Examples
Some verbs can be followed by a gerund or by an infinitive. When this is the case, the
meaning of the two will be identical for some verbs, but different for others. Detailed pages
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evidence
We cannot use a/an with these nouns. To express a quantity of an uncountable
noun, use a word or expression like some, a lot of, much, a bit of, a great deal of , or
else use an exact measurement like a cup of, a bag of, 1kg of, 1L of, a handful of, a
pinch of, an hour of, a day of. If you want to ask about the quantity of an uncountable
noun, you ask "How much?"
Examples
There has been a lot of research into the causes of this disease.
He gave me a great deal of advice before my interview.
Can you give me some information about uncountable nouns?
He did not have much sugar left.
Measure 1 cup of water, 300g of flour, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
How much rice do you want?
Singular Plural
There isn’t a thing I can do about it. There aren’t any chocolates left.
No hay nada que yo pueda hacer / No quedan bombones.
Yo no puedo hacer nada [al
respecto].
d so on.
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blender
chopping board
colander
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cookware
dishwasher
food processor
grater
hotplate
kettle
kitchen sink
refrigerator or fridge
saucepan
spatula
tableware
toaster
vegetable peeler
wok
Types of Foods
Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an
organism. A drink or beverage is a liquid intended for human
consumption.
Fast Food is a special type of food which includes fish and chips,
sandwiches, pita, hamburgers, fried chicken, french fried, onion ring, pizza,
hot dogs…
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Types of Bread
Learn bread vocabulary through pictures.
White bread
Wheat bread
Whole grain bread
Rye bread
Hot dog bun
Hamburger bun
Croissant
Swiss roll (U.K) – jelly roll (U.S)
Pretzel
Bagel
Donut
Roll
Breadstick
French bread/ baguette
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Fruits
Fruit or a fruit is something which grows on a tree or bush and which
contains seeds or a stone covered by a substance that you can eat.
Fruits Vocabulary
Apple
Watermelon
Orange
Pear
Cherry
Strawberry
Nectarine
Grape
Mango
Blueberry
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Pomegranate
Carambola(U.K) – starfruit (U.S)
Plum
Banana
Raspberry
Mandarin
Jackfruit
Papaya
Kiwi
Pineapple
Lime
Lemon
Apricot
Grapefruit
Melon
Coconut
Avocado
Peach
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Vegetables
Learn names of vegetables in English.
Vegetables list
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Corn
Mushroom
Broccoli
Cucumber
Red pepper/red bell pepper
Pineapple
Tomato
Swede/rutabaga (U.S.)
Carrot
Brussels sprout
Pumpkin
Cabbage
Potato
Eggplant
Sweet potato
Turnip
Courgette (U.K.)/zucchini (U.S.)
Green chilli
Onion
Lettuce
Radish
Pea
Asparagus
Celery
Green pepper
French beans
Spinach
Beetroot/beet (U.S.)
Red chillies/red chili peppers (U.S.)
Bean
Vegetables Vocabulary | Image
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Cilantro/coriander
Artichoke
Rosemary
Bay leaves
Mint leaves
Basil
Clove
Olive
Shallot
Turmeric
Garlic
Ginger
Onion
Spring onions/green onions
Lemongrass
Chives
Green chili
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Veal
Goat
Mutton
Beef
Lamb
Bison
Venison
Pork
Elk
Kangaroo
Poultry:
Goose
Quail
Pheasant
Chicken
Turkey
Duck
Cornish Game Hen
Guinea Fowl
Dairy Products
Cheese
Milk
Yogurt
Butter
Cream
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Ice cream
Cottage cheese
Ricotta cheese
Kefir
Condensed milk
Powdered milk
Seafood
Fish
Cod
Sole
Salmon
Trout
Sardines
Tuna
Tilapia
Halibut
Mackerel
Shellfish
Lobster
Clams
Shrimp
Crab
Oysters
Scallops
Mussels
Cephalopods
Squid
Octopus
Grains, Nuts, and Seeds
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Grains:
Barley
Corn
Quinoa
Rice
Wheat
Oats
Sorghum
Millet
Buckwheat
Nuts:
Peanuts
Pecans
Almonds
Walnuts
Macadamia nuts
Cashews
Hazelnuts
Brazil nuts
Seeds:
Sunflower seeds
Chia seeds
Flaxseeds
Hemp seeds
Poppy seeds
Squash seeds
Cake
Chocolate
Candy
Ice cream
Sorbet
Puddings
Cupcakes
Pies
Tarts
Jellies and jams
Donuts
Pastries
Snacks
Nuts
Trail mix
Dried fruit
Jerky
Energy bars
Rice cakes
Pretzels
Crackers
Popcorn
Cheese and crackers
Fruits
Yogurt
Chips
Vegetables
Cookies
Brownies
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
BE GOING TO
«Going to»
El tiempo futuro con «going to» se usa más comúnmente en el lenguaje hablado
cuando se quiere hacer referencia al futuro inmediato, es decir, a algo que está
por ocurrir.
Ejemplos:
She is going to pay with a credit card = Ella va a pagar con una tarjeta de
crédito (algo que está por ocurrir).
I am going to drop off my prescription over there = voy a dejar mi
prescripción médica allá.
Ejemplo:
«Will»
El futuro con «will» se utiliza para hablar de decisiones que se toman mientras se
habla:
Ejemplos:
Ejemplos:
References:
https://www3.gobiernodecanarias.org/medusa/ecoblog/fpelmel/
english-future-be-going-to-will/
https://7esl.com/food-and-drinks-vocabulary/
https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/food-kitchens.php
https://www.britishcouncil.es/blog/diferencias-entre-there-is-y-
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