100 Common English Adjectives (Listening): #1 to 10 - "Daily Life in My Neighborhood"

Learn 10 Common English Adjectives Through a Daily Life Story (A2 English Practice)

100 Common English Adjectives. Beginner Level.
Numbers 1 to 10.

1. Different  
2. Same
3. Important
4. Famous
5. Popular
6. Special
7. Strong
8. Weak
9. Careful
10. Helpful

English Lesson (Listening and Discussion) B2: "Tucci in Italy"

Vocabulary

• Affection - (affection) (애정) (愛情) (情感) (afecto)
• Family-run kitchens - (cuisines familiales) (가족이 운영하는 주방) (家族経営の厨房) (家族经营的厨房) (cocinas familiares)
• Incredibly - (incroyablement) (엄청나게) (信じられないほど) (非常地) (increíblemente)
• Diverse - (diversifié) (다양한) (多様な) (多样的) (diverso)
• Pointing - (faisant référence à) (가리키며) (指しながら) (指出) (señalando)
• Huge - (énorme) (엄청난) (巨大な) (巨大的) (enorme)
• Messed up - (complètement déréglé) (엉망이 된) (めちゃくちゃになった) (出了问题的) (muy distorsionada)
• Feed - (nourrir, remplir) (채우다) (満たす) (填饱) (llenar)
• Belly - (ventre) (배) (お腹) (肚子) (vientre)

English Lesson (Listening and Discussion) B1: "Airports"

Part 1: AIRPORTS
Vocabulary
A. Fly: French: voler / Korean: 날다 / Japanese: 飛ぶ / Chinese: 飞 / Spanish: volar.
B. Noisy: French: bruyant / Korean: 시끄러운 / Japanese: うるさい / Chinese: 吵闹的/ Spanish: Ruidoso. 
C. Crowded: French: bondé / Korean: 붐비는/ Japanese: 混んでいる/ Chinese: 拥挤的/ Spanish: lleno de gente

Guide Questions
1. What does the speaker say about airports?
2. What are the advantages of airports?
3.What are the disadvantages? 

Grammar Test (B1): Third Conditional Sentences (If)

Third Conditional Test

Instructions: Complete each sentence using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the third conditional.
The third conditional is used to talk about past situations that did not happen and their imaginary results.
Structure: If + past perfect, … would have + past participle

Example:
Yesterday was Jean’s birthday. Pascale decided to buy a cake for Jean, but when she got to the party, Jean already had a cake.
If Pascale (know) had known that Jean already had a cake, she (buy) would have bought ice cream instead.

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1. Tom didn’t study for the exam, so he failed it.
If Tom (study) harder, he (pass) the exam.

2. I missed the bus because I woke up late.
If I (wake up) earlier, I (not miss) the bus.

3. They didn’t book the tickets in advance, so they paid a higher price.
If they (book) earlier, they (pay) less.

4. She didn’t follow the directions, so she got lost.
If she (follow) the directions, she (not get) lost.

5. We didn’t bring an umbrella, and it rained.
If we (bring) an umbrella, we (not get) wet.

6. He didn’t save money, so he couldn’t buy a car.
If he (save) more money, he (buy) a car.

7. Anna didn’t check the weather forecast, so she went hiking in the rain.
If Anna (check) the weather forecast, she (not go) hiking.

8. We didn’t leave early, so we arrived late at the meeting.
If we (leave) earlier, we (arrive) on time.

9. He didn’t listen to his doctor, so he got worse.
If he (listen) to his doctor, he (feel) better.

10. They didn’t read the instructions, so they made a mistake.
If they (read) the instructions, they (not make) a mistake.

This "Uninvited Foliage" is Not My Own (Throwback Essay)

Warning: For Mature Readers Only

When I was in college, I was invited to a poetry reading program. The event was held in the Arcellana Library in the Faculty Center at the University of the Philippines. I was very nervous because it was going to be my very first poetry reading session. I had attended poetry reading sessions before, but the attendees were mostly my classmates or members of the so-called "illegal" U.P. Writers' Club. Why was it called "illegal?" It is a long story and we'll discuss it some other time. Brevity is the key.

This time, the small event would be attended by published student writers and faculty members of the English Department. Therefore, there was a real reason to be anxious because I would be among established and published writers and professors. To be given a slot to read my unpublished poem was an honor.

The mood was festive, and I was shaking but trying my best to contain my terror and elation. I was with poets and real writers, and I felt that a door was open. The gods and goddesses of Philippine literature had welcomed this "little cricket," as I secretly called myself during those days.