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Sunday, August 16, 2015
Friday, July 17, 2015
Essential American Slang Words for English Learners
Awesome (adj) is such a popular slang word in English all over the world and you’ll hear everyone from the young to old saying it. When you use the word awesome, you’re expressing that you think something is wonderful or amazing. It can be used in a sentence or it could be used in a one word reply.
Example 1
“What did you think of Wolf on Wall Street?”
“It was awesome! I loved it!” (They thought it was a great movie).
Example 2
“I’ll pick you up at 1 pm, okay?”
“Awesome.” (Here it shows you’re cool with the idea and you agree).
Example 3
“My friend Dave is an awesome single guy. You guys would be perfect for each other!”
“Really? I’d love to meet him.”
Cool (adj) like awesome means ‘great’ or ‘fantastic’. It also shows that you’re okay with an idea. Be careful the normal meaning of cool means a little cold so you have to listen to it in context to understand what’s being said.
Example 1)
“How’s the weather in Canada these days?”
“It’s getting cooler. Winter’s coming!” (This is the literal meaning a little cold)
Example 2
“What did you think of my new boyfriend?”
“I liked him. He seemed like a cool guy!” (He seemed like a nice guy).
Example 3
“I’m throwing a party next week for my birthday. Do you want to come?”
“Cool! Sure, I’d love to!”
To be beat (adj) In normal terms ‘beat’ would be used meaning ‘to win’ Manchester United beat Liverpool, or ‘to hit’ Marko, stop beating your brother, however, in slang or everyday English it means something completely different. If you hear your friend saying I’m beat, it means he or she is very tired or exhausted.
Example 1
“Do you want to go out tonight? There’s a cool new rock bar that’s just opened.”
“Sorry, I can’t. I’m beat and I have to wake up early tomorrow.”
Example 2
“You look beat, what have you been doing?”
“I’ve been helping my dad in the yard all morning.”
To hang out (verb) If someone asks you where you usually hang out, they want to know in which place you prefer to be when you have free time. And if your friend asks you if you want to hang out with them, they’re asking you if you’re free and want to spend some time together. And what about if you ask your friend what they’re doing and they just answer hanging out? It means that they are free and not doing anything special.
Example 1
“Hey, it’s great to see you again.”
“And you. We must hang out sometime.”
“I would love that. I’ll call you soon.”
Example 2
“Paulo, where do you usually hang out on a Friday night?”
“If I’m not working, usually at the diner across the road from school.”
“Cool, I’ve been there a few times.”
Example 3
“Hi Simon, what are you doing?”
“Nothing much, just hanging out with Sally.” (In this case you can just use the word hanging without the out and say “Nothing much, just hanging with Sally.”)
And if it’s used as a noun? It refers to the place where you spend your free time.
Example 4
“Joey, where are you, guys.”
“We’re at our usual hang out. Come down whenever you want!” (It could mean their favorite café, the gym or even the park).
To Chill Out (verb) Everybody loves to chill out but what does it mean? It simply means to relax. Usually it can be used with or without the word ‘out’ and if you’re speaking with a native English speaker they’ll definitely understand.
Example 1
“Hey Tommy, what are you guys doing?”
“We’re just chilling (out). Do you want to come round?”
Example 2
“Sue, what did you do in the weekend?”
“Nothing much. We just chilled (out).”
But if someone tells you need to chill out it’s not as positive. It means that they think you’re overreacting to a situation or getting stressed about silly little things.
Example 3
“I can’t believe that test we just had. I’m sure I’m going to fail.”
“You need to chill out and stop thinking too much. I’m sure you’ll be fine.”
Example 1
“What did you think of Wolf on Wall Street?”
“It was awesome! I loved it!” (They thought it was a great movie).
Example 2
“I’ll pick you up at 1 pm, okay?”
“Awesome.” (Here it shows you’re cool with the idea and you agree).
Example 3
“My friend Dave is an awesome single guy. You guys would be perfect for each other!”
“Really? I’d love to meet him.”
Cool (adj) like awesome means ‘great’ or ‘fantastic’. It also shows that you’re okay with an idea. Be careful the normal meaning of cool means a little cold so you have to listen to it in context to understand what’s being said.
Example 1)
“How’s the weather in Canada these days?”
“It’s getting cooler. Winter’s coming!” (This is the literal meaning a little cold)
Example 2
“What did you think of my new boyfriend?”
“I liked him. He seemed like a cool guy!” (He seemed like a nice guy).
Example 3
“I’m throwing a party next week for my birthday. Do you want to come?”
“Cool! Sure, I’d love to!”
To be beat (adj) In normal terms ‘beat’ would be used meaning ‘to win’ Manchester United beat Liverpool, or ‘to hit’ Marko, stop beating your brother, however, in slang or everyday English it means something completely different. If you hear your friend saying I’m beat, it means he or she is very tired or exhausted.
Example 1
“Do you want to go out tonight? There’s a cool new rock bar that’s just opened.”
“Sorry, I can’t. I’m beat and I have to wake up early tomorrow.”
Example 2
“You look beat, what have you been doing?”
“I’ve been helping my dad in the yard all morning.”
To hang out (verb) If someone asks you where you usually hang out, they want to know in which place you prefer to be when you have free time. And if your friend asks you if you want to hang out with them, they’re asking you if you’re free and want to spend some time together. And what about if you ask your friend what they’re doing and they just answer hanging out? It means that they are free and not doing anything special.
Example 1
“Hey, it’s great to see you again.”
“And you. We must hang out sometime.”
“I would love that. I’ll call you soon.”
Example 2
“Paulo, where do you usually hang out on a Friday night?”
“If I’m not working, usually at the diner across the road from school.”
“Cool, I’ve been there a few times.”
Example 3
“Hi Simon, what are you doing?”
“Nothing much, just hanging out with Sally.” (In this case you can just use the word hanging without the out and say “Nothing much, just hanging with Sally.”)
And if it’s used as a noun? It refers to the place where you spend your free time.
Example 4
“Joey, where are you, guys.”
“We’re at our usual hang out. Come down whenever you want!” (It could mean their favorite café, the gym or even the park).
To Chill Out (verb) Everybody loves to chill out but what does it mean? It simply means to relax. Usually it can be used with or without the word ‘out’ and if you’re speaking with a native English speaker they’ll definitely understand.
Example 1
“Hey Tommy, what are you guys doing?”
“We’re just chilling (out). Do you want to come round?”
Example 2
“Sue, what did you do in the weekend?”
“Nothing much. We just chilled (out).”
But if someone tells you need to chill out it’s not as positive. It means that they think you’re overreacting to a situation or getting stressed about silly little things.
Example 3
“I can’t believe that test we just had. I’m sure I’m going to fail.”
“You need to chill out and stop thinking too much. I’m sure you’ll be fine.”
Thursday, June 11, 2015
3 Beach Idioms
Summer is arriving! It's time to hit (=go to) the beach! Do you recognise these three beach idioms?
Beach bum/bunny
A young man who is always on the beach is a beach bum. A beach bunny is often used for females.
He's turned into a real beach bum since he moved to California.
Life's a beach
When you are very happy because your life is going well, life's a beach. It has the opposite meaning of the more well-known idiom, life's a bitch which expresses the idea that things are difficult or going badly.
He got engaged and got promoted - life's a beach for him at the moment.
To not be the only pebble on the beach
We use not the only pebble on the beach to state someone is not the most important person in the group. It's often used when someone is sad because a relationship has ended. Plenty of other fish in the sea is also used.
I know you are sad because you miss her, but remember, she's not the only pebble on the beach.
Laura always expects to get her own way. It's time she learned that she's not the only pebble on the beach.
Beach bum/bunny
A young man who is always on the beach is a beach bum. A beach bunny is often used for females.
He's turned into a real beach bum since he moved to California.
Life's a beach
When you are very happy because your life is going well, life's a beach. It has the opposite meaning of the more well-known idiom, life's a bitch which expresses the idea that things are difficult or going badly.
He got engaged and got promoted - life's a beach for him at the moment.
To not be the only pebble on the beach
We use not the only pebble on the beach to state someone is not the most important person in the group. It's often used when someone is sad because a relationship has ended. Plenty of other fish in the sea is also used.
I know you are sad because you miss her, but remember, she's not the only pebble on the beach.
Laura always expects to get her own way. It's time she learned that she's not the only pebble on the beach.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Collocation in English
As you learn English, it's very important to develop an understanding of words that are regularly used together. Words that go together are called collocations. Knowing them will make your English sound more natural.
Here are some collocations with the verb take.
Choose the best collocation in these sentences. If you make a mistake, don't worry. Just remember it and don't repeat it.
1) Who was that ___ man you were talking to?
handsome
pretty
2) Drive carefully, the road gets ___ soon.
thin
narrow
3) There are some ___ mountains outside the town.
low
short
4) I work in a ___ building.
tall
long
5) The company is hoping to ___ a profit this year.
make
take
6) They've ___ their decision.
changed
moved
7) ___ a photo of him.
Make
Take
8) What does he ___ for a living?
make
have
do
9) She got a ___ education in London.
well
good
10) Do I have time to take a ___ shower?
quick
fast
Here are some collocations with the verb take.
Choose the best collocation in these sentences. If you make a mistake, don't worry. Just remember it and don't repeat it.
1) Who was that ___ man you were talking to?
handsome
pretty
2) Drive carefully, the road gets ___ soon.
thin
narrow
3) There are some ___ mountains outside the town.
low
short
4) I work in a ___ building.
tall
long
5) The company is hoping to ___ a profit this year.
make
take
6) They've ___ their decision.
changed
moved
7) ___ a photo of him.
Make
Take
8) What does he ___ for a living?
make
have
do
9) She got a ___ education in London.
well
good
10) Do I have time to take a ___ shower?
quick
fast
The answers
1 = handsome, 2 = narrow, 3 = low, 4 = tall, 5 = make
6 = changed, 7 = take, 8 = do, 9 = good, 10 = quick
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Expressions with Face
Straight Face
When your face shows no emotion, especially when you are trying not to laugh, you keep a straight face.
Don't laugh, try and keep a straight face or she will know you are joking.
His new hairstyle is so awful that I found it hard to keep a straight face.
Lose Face
When you lose face you feel you have lost the respect of others because of something you have done. You feel embarrassed when you lose face.
He didn't understand the lecture but he said he did because he did not want to lose face in front of his classmates.
He lost face when his much younger brother took the test and did better than him.
Long Face
You have a long face when you look sad.
What's happened to James? He has a long face this morning.
"Why the long face?" "I had some bad news."
Egg on your face
You have egg on your face when you get caught doing something wrong. It's an embarrassing situation.
The President had egg on his face after journalists found out he was lying.
The company has egg on its face after its new product turned out to be faulty.
Face it
You face it when you accept the truth, usually about something unpleasant.
Face it, unless we start making a profit soon we will go bankrupt.
I have to face up to the fact that I'm getting too old for nightclubs.
When your face shows no emotion, especially when you are trying not to laugh, you keep a straight face.
Don't laugh, try and keep a straight face or she will know you are joking.
His new hairstyle is so awful that I found it hard to keep a straight face.
Lose Face
When you lose face you feel you have lost the respect of others because of something you have done. You feel embarrassed when you lose face.
He didn't understand the lecture but he said he did because he did not want to lose face in front of his classmates.
He lost face when his much younger brother took the test and did better than him.
Long Face
You have a long face when you look sad.
What's happened to James? He has a long face this morning.
"Why the long face?" "I had some bad news."
Egg on your face
You have egg on your face when you get caught doing something wrong. It's an embarrassing situation.
The President had egg on his face after journalists found out he was lying.
The company has egg on its face after its new product turned out to be faulty.
Face it
You face it when you accept the truth, usually about something unpleasant.
Face it, unless we start making a profit soon we will go bankrupt.
I have to face up to the fact that I'm getting too old for nightclubs.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Today is April 22nd - Earth Day
Today's post celebrates Earth Day. Read the text and then do the short comprehension activity. Let's save the planet!
What do people do?
The April 22 Earth Day is usually celebrated with outdoor performances, where individuals or groups perform acts of service to earth. Typical ways of observing Earth Day include planting trees, picking up roadside trash, conducting various programs for recycling and conservation, using recyclable containers for snacks and lunches. Some people are encouraged to sign petitions to governments, calling for stronger or immediate action to stop global warming and to reverse environmental destruction.
Public Life
Earth Day is not a public holiday and public life, with regard to transport schedules and opening hours for schools and businesses, is not affected.
Background
The April 22nd Earth Day, founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson, was first organized in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water and soil pollution.
Symbols
Symbols used by people to describe Earth Day include: an image or drawing of planet earth; a tree, a flower or leaves depicting growth; or the recycling symbol. Colours used for Earth Day include natural colours such as green, brown or blue.
The “Earth Flag”, which was designed by John McConnell, has been described as a “flag for all people”. It features a two-sided dye printed image of the Earth from space on a dark blue field, made from recyclable, weather-resistant polyester.
Activity - Decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE
What do people do?
The April 22 Earth Day is usually celebrated with outdoor performances, where individuals or groups perform acts of service to earth. Typical ways of observing Earth Day include planting trees, picking up roadside trash, conducting various programs for recycling and conservation, using recyclable containers for snacks and lunches. Some people are encouraged to sign petitions to governments, calling for stronger or immediate action to stop global warming and to reverse environmental destruction.
Public Life
Earth Day is not a public holiday and public life, with regard to transport schedules and opening hours for schools and businesses, is not affected.
Background
The April 22nd Earth Day, founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson, was first organized in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water and soil pollution.
Symbols
Symbols used by people to describe Earth Day include: an image or drawing of planet earth; a tree, a flower or leaves depicting growth; or the recycling symbol. Colours used for Earth Day include natural colours such as green, brown or blue.
The “Earth Flag”, which was designed by John McConnell, has been described as a “flag for all people”. It features a two-sided dye printed image of the Earth from space on a dark blue field, made from recyclable, weather-resistant polyester.
Activity - Decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE
- A lot of activities take place outside
- Some people petition their government about ecological problems
- The celebration of Earth Day began in the 1960s
- The recycling symbol is not the only image used for Earth Day
- The "Earth Flag" is made out of blue cotton
The answers
- True
- True
- False. It began in 1970
- True.
- False. It is made of recyclable weather-resistant polyester
Friday, April 10, 2015
Feeling happy? Great! Learn some new expressions to tell the world!
How are you feeling today? I hope you are in a good mood. Here are seven idioms we use to show we are happy.
On cloud nine
Extremely happy when something wonderful happens.
She's been on cloud nine since she found out she is pregnant.
Like a dog with two tails
To look and be very happy.
Was he pleased? He was like a dog with two tails.
Full of the joys of spring
When you are energetic, cheerful and happy.
James must have had some good news, he's full of the joys of spring today.
To be happy as Larry
When you are as happy as Larry, you are, of course, very happy. But who is Larry? No one is certain but it is believed that 'Larry' refers to an Australian boxer called Larry Foley (1878 - 1917) who after receiving a large payment after winning a fight was described in a newspaper as being 'happy'. Somehow this description stuck and is now used all these years later.
My daughter was as happy as Larry with her birthday present.
On top of the world
You are on top of the world when you feel wonderful.
I've been feeling on top of the world since I started doing yoga every morning.
Over the moon
This idiom isn't used so much these days because it is considered a cliché (an overused, unoriginal expression), but it means to be delighted.
The team captain said he was over the moon with their win.
In seventh heaven
Bliss; to be so happy it feels like you are in heaven.
I was in seventh heaven when I landed my dream job.
On cloud nine
Extremely happy when something wonderful happens.
She's been on cloud nine since she found out she is pregnant.
Like a dog with two tails
To look and be very happy.
Was he pleased? He was like a dog with two tails.
Full of the joys of spring
When you are energetic, cheerful and happy.
James must have had some good news, he's full of the joys of spring today.
To be happy as Larry
When you are as happy as Larry, you are, of course, very happy. But who is Larry? No one is certain but it is believed that 'Larry' refers to an Australian boxer called Larry Foley (1878 - 1917) who after receiving a large payment after winning a fight was described in a newspaper as being 'happy'. Somehow this description stuck and is now used all these years later.
My daughter was as happy as Larry with her birthday present.
On top of the world
You are on top of the world when you feel wonderful.
I've been feeling on top of the world since I started doing yoga every morning.
Over the moon
This idiom isn't used so much these days because it is considered a cliché (an overused, unoriginal expression), but it means to be delighted.
The team captain said he was over the moon with their win.
In seventh heaven
Bliss; to be so happy it feels like you are in heaven.
I was in seventh heaven when I landed my dream job.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
The Irregular Past Forms .(3)
Y finalmente revisamos el último grupo. El de los verbos con pasado y participio distintos. No olvides comprobar tus conocimientos completando la actividad final.
En esta tercera categoría aparecen algunos de los verbos que los hablantes utilizan con mayor categoría. El más importante, sin duda, es el verbo to be, que tiene la siguiente forma.
be
|
was/were
|
been
|
ser, estar
|
Pasado del to be (excepcional)
|
Pasado del verbo to do (norma general)
|
I was (fui, era, estuve o estaba)
You were (fuiste, eras, estuviste o estabas)
He/she/it was (fue, era…)
We were (fuimos, éramos…)
You were (fuisteis, erais…)
They were (fueron, eran…)
|
I did (hice o hacía)
You did (hiciste o hacías)
He/she/it did (hizo o hacía)
We did (hicimos o hacíamos)
You did (hicisteis o hacíais)
They did (hicieron o hacían)
|
do
|
did
|
done
|
hacer
|
go
|
went
|
gone
|
ir
|
eat
|
ate
|
eaten
|
comer
|
write
|
wrote
|
written
|
escribir
|
see
|
saw
|
seen
|
ver
|
Ahora pasaremos a examinar algunos de los modelos que te ayudarán a aprender los verbos de esta tercera categoría. El primer grupo es el de los que cambian la vocal del infinitivo, normalmente una –i, por una –a en el pasado y una –u en el participio. Completa la lista:
begin
|
began
|
begun
|
empezar
|
swim
|
swam
|
swum
|
nadar
|
sing
|
cantar
| ||
run
|
run
|
correr
| |
drink
|
drank
|
beber
|
wake
|
woke
|
woken
|
despertar
|
steal
|
stole
|
stolen
|
robar
|
speak
|
spoke
|
hablar
| |
break
|
broken
|
romper
| |
choose
|
chose
|
escoger
|
Y un último grupo serían aquellos cuyos pasados acaban en –ew y sus participios
en –own. Examina la lista y completa los ejemplos que faltan.
know
|
knew
|
known
|
saber, conocer
|
grow
|
crecer
| ||
throw
|
tirar
| ||
fly
|
flew
|
volar
| |
blow
|
blown
|
soplar
|
Hasta aquí los diferentes modelos de formación de verbos irregulares. Si estudias tú mismo la lista, verás que podrían encontrarse algunos más, aunque algunos serían en realidad modelos con tan sólo un número muy pequeño de casos. Lo que aquí pretendíamos no era tanto clasificar en modelos todos los verbos irregulares cuanto hacerte notar que, a la hora de aprenderlos, el análisis cuenta tanto como la memoria. Por muy difíciles que puedan parecer, al final las formas de hacer pasados y participios son muchas menos de las que parecen, si eres capaz de ir comparándolas y encontrar las muchas similitudes entre unos verbos y otros.
Para acabar, unas últimas advertencias. La primera: existe algún verbo que te puede despistar porque, a pesar de que su pasado se hace de manera regular, con –ed, el participio es irregular. El más conocido es show/showed/shown (mostrar), aunque hay alguno más.
hay algunos verbos que tienen un pasado y participio irregulares en Inglés británico pero que se han regularizado en Inglés americano y, por lo tanto, forman el pasado y el participio con –ed. Los que encontrarás con más frecuencia son dream (soñar) y learn (aprender). Compara sus formas respectivas en cada uno de los dos dialectos:
Infinitivo
|
British English
|
American English
| ||
Pasado
|
Participio
|
Pasado
|
Participio
| |
dream
|
dreamt
|
dreamt
|
dreamed
|
dreamed
|
learn
|
learnt
|
learnt
|
learned
|
learned
|
Por último, ten presente que lo normal es que, si conoces un verbo, conozcas también el pasado y el participio de los verbos que se componen a partir de él. Observa estos dos últimos ejemplos:
come
|
came
|
come
|
venir
|
become
|
became
|
become
|
llegar a ser
|
give
|
gave
|
given
|
dar
|
forgive
|
forgave
|
forgiven
|
perdonar
|
Ahora, utiliza los verbos de las listas que acabas de estudiar para rellenar los espacios del siguiente texto con los pasados (y un participio) de los verbos entre paréntesis.
I (1)_________ (go) to bed and (2)_________ (sleep) for a few hours. Next morning, I (3)_________ (have) a quick shower and carefully (4)_________ (cut) my moustache. It (5)_________ (be) too long, and I have always liked to wear it short. I counted my money and (6)_________ (put) twenty pounds my wallet. I (7)________ (be) ready to go out when I (8) _________ (hear) the milkman at the door. “Sorry, no milk today!” I shouted at him. “Alright, sir,” his reply (9) ________ (come) to me through the door, followed by a loud noise of breaking bottles and a terrifying scream: “Ahhhh!” No milk today, and tomorrow, either, I presumed. The milkman had (10)_________ (break) his leg.
Answer key:
1.went 2.slept 3.had 4.cut 5.was 6.put 7.was 8.heard 9.came 10.broken
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
Aerosmith es una banda que ha dado al panorama musical muchos de los temas que hoy son clásicos, pasando por alto barreras generacionales. Seas o no un seguidor de esta banda, te proponemos que te bajes esta canción y te damos la letra en Inglés y su traducción en español, tú solo debes modular tu voz al mejor estilo Tyler…Un toque de romanticismo rockero a nuestro Blog nunca está de más :)
I Don’t Want To
Miss A Thing
I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you’re far away dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure
[Chorus]
Don’t want to
close my eyes
I don’t want to fall asleep
Cause I’d miss you baby
And I don’t want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I’d still miss you baby
And I don’t want to miss a thing
Lying close to you feeling your heart beating
And I’m wondering what you’re dreaming
Wondering if it’s me you’re seeing
Then I kiss your eyes
And thank God we’re together
I just want to stay with you in this moment forever
Forever and ever
[Chorus]
I don’t want to miss one smile
I don’t want to miss one kiss
I just want to be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just want to hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time
[Chorus]
Don’t want to close my eyes
I don’t want to fall asleep
I don’t want to miss a thing
No Quiero Perderme
Nada
Podría estar despierto sólo para escucharte respirar
Ver tu sonrisa mientras duermes
Mientras estás lejos soñando
Podría emplear mi vida en esta dulce entrega
Me podría perder en este instante eternamente
Cada momento que paso contigo es muy preciado para mí
[Coro]
No quiero cerrar mis ojos
No quiero quedarme dormido
Porque te echaría de menos
Y no quiero perderme nada
Ya que incluso cuando sueño contigo
El más dulce de los sueños no sería suficiente
Aún te echaría de menos cariño
Y no quiero
perderme nada
Tumbado
junto a ti sintiendo tu corazón latir
Y me pregunto qué estás soñando
Me pregunto si soy yo el que ves
Entonces beso tus ojos
Y doy gracias a Dios de que estamos juntos
Tan solo quiero estar contigo en este momento
eternamente
Por siempre y para siempre
[Coro]
No quiero perderme ni una sonrisa
No quiero perderme ni un beso
Tan solo quiero estar contigo
Justo aquí contigo así
Tan solo quiero tenerte cerca de mí
Sentir tu corazón tan cerca del mío
Y quedarme aquí en este momento
El resto de mis días
[Coro]
No quiero cerrar mis ojos
No quiero quedarme dormido
No quiero perderme nada
Sunday, February 22, 2015
The Irregular Past Forms .(2)
Seguimos aprendiendo los famosos verbos irregulares. Esta semana es el turno de los verbos con pasado y participio iguales.
Son muchos los verbos irregulares que forman el pasado igual que el participio. Aunque no todos siguen un modelo, muchos de ellos sí que se parecen entre sí. Completa las tablas siguientes según el modelo.
Los siguientes verbos cambian la –d final por una –t.
Los verbos que aparecen a continuación cambian el grupo –ee por una sola –e y añaden una –t
Los verbos siguientes cambian la –y por una –i, y añaden una –d.
Algunos otros verbos que forman el pasado y el participio de la misma manera son más difíciles de agrupar según un modelo, aunque siguen teniendo entre sí un cierto “aire de familia”, así como un cierto parecido, también, con los grupos que te acabamos de describir. A continuación te presentamos una pequeña lista con algunos verbos muy usuales para que te familiarices con ellos y compruebes por ti mismo que algunos se parecen a otros verbos que ya hemos presentado.
Son muchos los verbos irregulares que forman el pasado igual que el participio. Aunque no todos siguen un modelo, muchos de ellos sí que se parecen entre sí. Completa las tablas siguientes según el modelo.
Los siguientes verbos cambian la –d final por una –t.
lend
|
lent
|
lent
|
dejar
|
send
|
enviar
| ||
spend
|
gastar
| ||
bend
|
doblar
|
al final.
feel
|
felt
|
felt
|
sentir
|
keep
|
mantener
| ||
sleep
|
dormir
| ||
sweep
|
barrer
|
pay
|
paid
|
paid
|
pagar
|
say
|
decir
| ||
lay
|
tumbar, extender
|
Un grupo bastante numeroso es el de pasados y participios acabados en –ght. Muchos estudiantes suelen tener problemas a la hora de leerlos. Para pronunciar estos pasados correctamente hay que saber que el grupo –gh es siempre mudo en estos verbos, de manera que sólo se pronuncia la –t.
bring
|
brought /brot/
|
brought /brot/
|
traer
|
buy
|
bought /bot/
|
bought /bot/
|
comprar
|
think
|
pensar
| ||
fight
|
pelear
|
find
|
found
|
found
|
encontrar
|
have
|
had
|
had
|
tener, haber, tomar
|
get
|
got
|
got
|
obtener
|
hear
|
heard
|
heard
|
oír
|
make
|
made
|
made
|
hacer
|
sit
|
sat
|
sat
|
estar sentado
|
stand
|
stood
|
stood
|
estar de pie
|
build
|
built
|
built
|
construir
|
catch
|
caught
|
caught
|
coger, atrapar
|
leave
|
left
|
left
|
marcharse
|
meet
|
met
|
met
|
conocer, reunirse
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