Bloque II: Inglés técnico para el rol, gramática y su uso

UNIDAD 1

Pronombres personales y pronombres de objeto directo. Nociones gramaticales y ejercitación.

1. Subject pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we you, they)

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2. Object pronouns (Me, you, him, her, it, us, you, them)

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A Complete the sentences with an object pronoun (me, you, etc.)

I love you

1. He’s in love with _______ but she doesn’t love _______.

2. It’s a good film. Do you want to see _______?

3. You speak very quickly. I can’t understand ______.

4. We have a problem. Can you help _____?

5. I try to talk to _______ but she doesn’t listen to ______.

6. They’re nice people. Do you know ______?

B Change the highlighted words to pronouns.

I see John every day. I see him every day

1. I know Linda.

2. She lives with her father.

3. I usually see my parents on Sunday.

4. I can’t remember your e-mail address.

5. I don’t like this actress.

6. Can you book a table for my friend and me?

UNIDAD 2

Tiempos verbales utilizados para referirse a hábitos y rutinas (presente simple) y a acciones que tienen
lugar en la actualidad (presente continuo) en sus formas afirmativa, negativa e interrogativa. Nociones
gramaticales y ejercitación.

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3. Present simple (affirmative, negative and interrogative). Describing habits and routines.

A Change the sentences.

We like animals.
1. I listen to the radio.
2. He lives in a flat.
3. They have two children.
4. She doesn’t drink coffee.
5. I don’t smoke.
6. The shop closes at 5.00
7. I go to the pub.
8. I do housework.
He likes animals_________
She __________________
We ___________________
He ___________________
They _________________
My father ______________
The shops _____________
He ___________________
She ___________________

B Complete the sentences with a + or – verb

study have like drive speak play do eat read______________________________
+ He likes animals.
1. + My father ___________ The Times.
2. – Her house is big, but it _____________ a garden.
3. + We _____________ French very well.
4. – I ____________ fast food.
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5. + She ________________ a BMW.
6. – I ________________ computer games.
7. – My father _____________ housework.
8. + He ______________ economics at university.

A Complete the questions with do or does.

Do you have a car?
1. _______ you like Chinese food?
2. _______ your father cook?
3. _______ your mother work?
4. _______ you speak French?
5. _______ you play the piano?
6. _______ people in your country like animals?
7. _______ your teacher smoke?
8. _______ you study another language?
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 B Order the words to make questions.
a you car have do ? Do you have a car?
1. drink you coffee do ?
2. your does brother work ?
3. work you where do ?
4. music she like what does ?
5. newspaper you what read do ?
6. the go you cinema do to ?

4. Present continuous (affirmative, negative and interrogative). Describing actions in

progress.

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 Put the verbs in brackets in the present simple or continuous.
Where are you going? (go) To play football – see you later!
1. A Hi, Sarah! What ____________ you __________ here? (do)
B I _____________ for my boyfriend. (wait)
2. A What __________ your mother _______? (do)
B She’s a nurse. She ___________ at the local hospital. (work)
3. Listen! They _____________ a party upstairs again. (have)
They __________ a party at least once a month! (have)
4. I ____________ to the supermarket (go)
_____________ you ___________ anything? (want)

UNIDAD 3

Expresar existencia en tiempo presente en singular y plural. Expresar posibilidad/ habilidad en tiempo
presente. Sugerencias en afirmativo e interrogativo. Nociones gramaticales y ejercitación.

5. There is/ there are.

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 A Complete the sentences with There’s or There are.
There’s a sofa in the living room.
1. ____________ four cups in the cupboard.
2. ____________ a clock in the kitchen.
3. ____________ lots of chairs.
4. ____________ a garage.
5. ____________ some pictures on the wall.
6. ____________ a desk in the study.

B Write +, -, or ? sentences with there is / are.

+ chairs / the garden There are some chairs in the garden.
1. + table / the kitchen
2. ? fireplace / the living room
3. – plants / the living room
4. ? cupboards / the kitchen
5. – shower / bathroom
6. + shelves / study

6. Can/ can’t

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7. Expressing suggestions: let’s/ what about?

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UNIDAD 4

Preposiciones temporales, de lugar y de movimiento. Nociones gramaticales y ejercitación.

8. Prepositions of place (in, on, under, next to)

9. Prepositions of movement (up, down, to, across, past)

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10. Prepositions of time (at, on, in)

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UNIDAD 5

Modos formales e informales de saludo y presentación. Frases usuales y vocabulario aplicado al rol.
Requerimientos probables de los usuarios. Nociones gramaticales y ejercitación.

11. Vocabulary: formal greetings, introducing yourself, usual phrases, and useful
vocabulary.

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How to Introduce Yourself

Here are common phrases to introduce yourself:

• Hello. My names is …
• My name is …
• Hi. I’m …
• Nice to meet you; I’m …
• It’s a pleasure to see you. I’m…
• Pleased to meet you; I’m …
• Let me introduce myself; I’m …
• I’d like to introduce myself; I’m …
• May I introduce myself? I’m…
• How do you do? My name is…
How to Introduce Others

Here are expressions to introduce other people:

•Jack, please meet Nicolas.

•Jack, have you met Nicolas?
•Jack, I’d like you to meet Liza.
•I’d like to introduce you to Betty.
•Leila, this is Barbara. Barbara this is Leila.
•Jack, I’d like to introduce you to Nicolas.
•Jack, please meet Nicolas.
•Jack, let me introduce you to Nicolas.
Useful Responses

•Nice to meet you.

•Pleased to meet you.
•Happy to meet you.
•How do you do?
•It’s a pleasure to meet you.
•Glad to meet you.
•I’m pleased to meet you.
Dialogue Examples

John is talking to the new manager and his assistant. Notice how they introduce themselves:

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John: Hi! My name is John Smith, the new manager.
William: Hi! I’m William Thomas. Nice to meet you, Mr. John Smith.
John: William, please meet Mr. Steve Job, my assistant.
John: How do you do?

Things to remember:

When introducing yourself or other people in a formal situation use full names. (“I’m John
Smith.”)
“How do you do?” isn’t really a question, it just means “Hello”.

12. Typical client requests

POLITE REQUESTS - accepting or refusing

o Can I have a copy of this letter please?

o Sure. Here you are.
o I'm afraid that's not possible.

o Can I borrow your pen please?

o Yes. Go ahead. No problem.
o Sorry. I'm afraid I need it.

o Could you help me with this please?

Do you think you could help me with this please?
o Yes, of course. | Just a second. I'll be right with you.
o I'm afraid I can't. Sorry.

o Could I have some more tea please?

o Yes of course. I'll get some.
o Sorry. There is no tea left.

'May' is more polite than 'can' or 'could'.

o May I sit here?

o Sure. Please do.
o Sorry. That's Carla's seat.

o May I use your phone?

o Yes, of course.

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POLITE REQUESTS - accepting or refusing

o Sorry. The line is out of order. / I'm waiting for a call.

o Will you join us for dinner?

o Yes. With pleasure. / I'd be delighted to.
o I'm afraid I can't - sorry.
o I'd love to but I'm afraid I've got other plans.

o Would you translate this for me please?

o No problem. I'll do that straight away.
o I'm sorry. I don't speak ....

o Would you care to join us for lunch?

o With pleasure.
o Sorry. I've got an appointment.

o Do you mind if I open the window?

o No, not at all.
o I'd rather you didn't. I feel a bit cold.

o Do you mind if I read your newspaper?

o Please do.
o I'm afraid it's not mine.

o Would you mind if I opened the window?

o No, of course not.
o I'd prefer if you didn't. It's rather cold.

o Would you mind closing the door?

o No problem.
o I'm afraid I can't. It's blocked.

o Is it ok if I use your dictionary?

o Yes, that's ok.
o Sorry. I need it for the moment.

o Do you think I could borrow this book?

o Sure. Go ahead.
o Sorry. It must be left here.

o It is all right if I park here?

o Yes. That's fine..

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 POLITE REQUESTS - accepting or refusing

o No. That's the manager's space!

-Care requests. Disponible en: https://www.learn-english-today.com/vocabulary/polite-

requests.html
-Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms. Disponible en:
https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Forms-Reports-and-Other-
Resources/Downloads/uniform-glossary-final.pdf

UNIDAD 6

Uso de diccionarios bilingües generalistas y de vocabulario específico.

13. Dictionaries.
-Simon and Schuster’s International Dictionary.
-Dictionary of health related terms English-Spanish. Disponible en:
https://www.academia.edu/8185817/Diccionario_medico_ingles_espa%C3%B1ol
-https://www.wordreference.com/

Bibliografía

-Grammarway 1. Unidad 2.
-New English File Elementary Student’s book. Unidad 1A; 2A; 2B; 3D; 4A; 4C 6A; 6C & 6D
-New English File Pre-intermediate Student’s book. Pág. 148. (Vocabulary bank)
-New English File Intermediate Student’s book. Unidad 1; 2 & 4.

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