Back:
Jimmy is riding on the pony’s back. Danny likes to ride on Daddy’s back. - In our house we have to back the car out of the garage. Mother will be back soon. Mother will return soon.
Backward:
Robert is falling backward off the stool. He will fall on his back. Andrew can walk backwards. He walks with his back first. It is not safe to walk backwards. Nancy can count backwards. She says, “5, 4, 3, 2, 1.” She counts forward “1, 2, 3, 4, 5.” Backward and backwards are the same.
Jimmy is riding on the pony’s back. Danny likes to ride on Daddy’s back. - In our house we have to back the car out of the garage. Mother will be back soon. Mother will return soon.
Backward:
Robert is falling backward off the stool. He will fall on his back. Andrew can walk backwards. He walks with his back first. It is not safe to walk backwards. Nancy can count backwards. She says, “5, 4, 3, 2, 1.” She counts forward “1, 2, 3, 4, 5.” Backward and backwards are the same.
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COMO SE DICE…?
Me vuelves a llamar?
Me recoges en el trabajo?
Cual es tu sitio favorito?
Que quieres comer?
Te gustaría salir conmigo?
Que quieres hacer el fin de semana?
Que te gustaría tomar?
Que hacemos después?
Tenemos que caminar mucho?
Quieres que te recoja en la casa?
Te gustaría ir a un bar después?
Cual es tu música favorita?
Te gusta bailar?
Vamos a una fiesta?
Tienes que madrugar?
Donde nos encontramos?
Me vuelves a llamar?
Me recoges en el trabajo?
Cual es tu sitio favorito?
Que quieres comer?
Te gustaría salir conmigo?
Que quieres hacer el fin de semana?
Que te gustaría tomar?
Que hacemos después?
Tenemos que caminar mucho?
Quieres que te recoja en la casa?
Te gustaría ir a un bar después?
Cual es tu música favorita?
Te gusta bailar?
Vamos a una fiesta?
Tienes que madrugar?
Donde nos encontramos?
“ASKING FOR A FLIGHT”
Teacher: Thank you for calling Air International, how may I help you?
Student: Excuse me! Do you have any information on flights from the Republic of Bananas?
Teacher: Yes sir, I do. What’s the flight number?
Student: The flight number I have is 2503.
Teacher: Do you want to know the time it took off or the estimated time of arrival?
Student: I want to know the estimated time of arrival.
Teacher: It should be landing at 11:00.
Student: What gate does it arrive at?
Teacher: International flights, Gate 1.
Student: Thank you, very much.
Teacher: Thank you for calling Air International, how may I help you?
Student: Excuse me! Do you have any information on flights from the Republic of Bananas?
Teacher: Yes sir, I do. What’s the flight number?
Student: The flight number I have is 2503.
Teacher: Do you want to know the time it took off or the estimated time of arrival?
Student: I want to know the estimated time of arrival.
Teacher: It should be landing at 11:00.
Student: What gate does it arrive at?
Teacher: International flights, Gate 1.
Student: Thank you, very much.
Préparation : 20mn - Cuisson : 30 à 40mn
Ingrédients :
- 1 rouleau de pâte brisée
- 3 œufs
- 250g de crème fraîche
- 150g de lardons
- 100g d’emmental râpé
- Sel et poivre
- Quelques pincées de noix de muscade
Ingrédients :
- 1 rouleau de pâte brisée
- 3 œufs
- 250g de crème fraîche
- 150g de lardons
- 100g d’emmental râpé
- Sel et poivre
- Quelques pincées de noix de muscade
Three Course Meal
Curry Chicken:
Ingredients:
2 pounds of boneless chicken breast. / 4 slices of double cream cheese. / 4 slices of lamb ham. / 200 grams of curry sauce.
Preparation:
Place the open chicken breast on the table, about 1 cm thick and 4 cm wide. Put the cheese and ham on top of it and roll it up, hold them together by inserting a couple of toothpicks through the rolls. Marinate the rolls in the curry sauce for at least 3 hours. Put the rolls in a sauce pan and cook for about 30 minutes, at medium heat.
Curry Chicken:
Ingredients:
2 pounds of boneless chicken breast. / 4 slices of double cream cheese. / 4 slices of lamb ham. / 200 grams of curry sauce.
Preparation:
Place the open chicken breast on the table, about 1 cm thick and 4 cm wide. Put the cheese and ham on top of it and roll it up, hold them together by inserting a couple of toothpicks through the rolls. Marinate the rolls in the curry sauce for at least 3 hours. Put the rolls in a sauce pan and cook for about 30 minutes, at medium heat.
LIVE CHAT: In case you haven't noticed, we now have live chat. Use English, don’t cheat on yourself by using Spanish, PRAXIS went through a great deal to set this up for you. The idea is that you make as many friends as possible, talk about your likes and dislikes, let someone know what you think of them, tell them how you feel, etc. Make fun of people and their pictures. Let a person know that you like him/her. Hit on anybody. Who knows your best friend, or someone who is interested in you, maybe just a click away!
PRODUCTS TAB: We worked hard to bring you this, It is a way to let people know what business you do, who you work for, what products you sell, how you would advertise, what your own business would be, and what you would sell. Pricing policy, discounts, check references, and terms. If you are really advertising your own business and products let people know and try to do the exercise for real. Meet new customers. Your next best client could be another student!
COMMENTS: Have fun, don't be harsh, don't hurt anyone's feelings. Simply be yourself, Put up as many pictures as you want. We invite the quiet and the outgoing. Ask teachers for help. Always make sure that you are posting your comments on your friends profile. Remember to check the network!
PRODUCTS TAB: We worked hard to bring you this, It is a way to let people know what business you do, who you work for, what products you sell, how you would advertise, what your own business would be, and what you would sell. Pricing policy, discounts, check references, and terms. If you are really advertising your own business and products let people know and try to do the exercise for real. Meet new customers. Your next best client could be another student!
COMMENTS: Have fun, don't be harsh, don't hurt anyone's feelings. Simply be yourself, Put up as many pictures as you want. We invite the quiet and the outgoing. Ask teachers for help. Always make sure that you are posting your comments on your friends profile. Remember to check the network!
Idioms
Achilles' heel: A person’s weak spot.
Back foot: On the defensive or at a disadvantage.
Carry the can: Take the blame for something.
Dead ahead: Directly in front.
Eat crow: Admit defeat or suffer humiliation.
Fifth wheel: An unnecessary person or thing.
Go to the mattresses: Go to war.
Have a cow: To be upset or angry.
In a pickle: In a difficult situation.
Jump the gun: Start doing something too fast.
Keep nose clean: Stay out of trouble.
Loan shark: Lender at very high interest.
Make hay: Work for a goal. -
No brainer: Easy problem to solve.
On point: Describing someone or something to great detail.
Pass the buck: Give responsibility to someone else.
Quote unquote: Emphasizes on irony in a phrase.
Achilles' heel: A person’s weak spot.
Back foot: On the defensive or at a disadvantage.
Carry the can: Take the blame for something.
Dead ahead: Directly in front.
Eat crow: Admit defeat or suffer humiliation.
Fifth wheel: An unnecessary person or thing.
Go to the mattresses: Go to war.
Have a cow: To be upset or angry.
In a pickle: In a difficult situation.
Jump the gun: Start doing something too fast.
Keep nose clean: Stay out of trouble.
Loan shark: Lender at very high interest.
Make hay: Work for a goal. -
No brainer: Easy problem to solve.
On point: Describing someone or something to great detail.
Pass the buck: Give responsibility to someone else.
Quote unquote: Emphasizes on irony in a phrase.
LEO:
Today you will find that you can make an incredibly silly sound, and you will spend the entire day making it, and then laughing.
Today you will find that you can make an incredibly silly sound, and you will spend the entire day making it, and then laughing.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Tell Me Baby
They come from every state to find
Some dreams were meant to be declined
Tell the man what did you have in mind
What have you come to do
No turning water into wine
No learning while you're in the line
I'll take you to the broken sign
You see these lights are blue
Come and get it
Lost it at the city limit
Say goodbye
'Cause they will find a way to trim it
Everybody
Lookin' for a silly gimmick
Gotta get away
Can't take it for another minute
This town is made of many things
Just look at what the current brings
So high it's only promising
This place was made on you
Tell Me Baby
They come from every state to find
Some dreams were meant to be declined
Tell the man what did you have in mind
What have you come to do
No turning water into wine
No learning while you're in the line
I'll take you to the broken sign
You see these lights are blue
Come and get it
Lost it at the city limit
Say goodbye
'Cause they will find a way to trim it
Everybody
Lookin' for a silly gimmick
Gotta get away
Can't take it for another minute
This town is made of many things
Just look at what the current brings
So high it's only promising
This place was made on you
Freddy Barreto
Europe is called: “The Old Continent” because it has more history than any other. I’ve always been interested in Europe and maybe visiting some important places. The Greeks were the first to implement the Theocratic System, in which God is recognized as a supreme civil ruler. Also in the 1920’s the jewels of the Paris treasure were found there, unfortunately during World War II, they disappeared again. Italy is very interesting as well, because they pioneered in science, law, and engineering. Emperor Adriano’s life caught my eye, because during his term he expanded the Roman Empire by using force but with peace in mind. In the end the goal was met and every individuals creed, traditions, and customs were respected by other countries. After he died the fight for territory began to bring hate and disrespect amongst Europeans again. I will always be interested in history, treasures and culture.
Europe is called: “The Old Continent” because it has more history than any other. I’ve always been interested in Europe and maybe visiting some important places. The Greeks were the first to implement the Theocratic System, in which God is recognized as a supreme civil ruler. Also in the 1920’s the jewels of the Paris treasure were found there, unfortunately during World War II, they disappeared again. Italy is very interesting as well, because they pioneered in science, law, and engineering. Emperor Adriano’s life caught my eye, because during his term he expanded the Roman Empire by using force but with peace in mind. In the end the goal was met and every individuals creed, traditions, and customs were respected by other countries. After he died the fight for territory began to bring hate and disrespect amongst Europeans again. I will always be interested in history, treasures and culture.
Jaques L.
Punctuality: 1. The quality or state of being punctual. 2. Strict observance in keeping engagements; promptness. These are dictionary definitions, but for some people, it’s more than that, it’s a way of life! Sometimes people excuse themselves by saying: "I’m Sorry". When this has a huge repercussion or shows disrespect to the other people. In our lives 5 minutes of class or test is important. The student who arrives late will have complications in upcoming modules. All lessons are structured for 45 minutes of class. This is why, we guarantee a teacher waiting for you in the classroom. So when evaluation time comes around for: A1, A2, & B1. We are certain that we’re doing our part, and all you have to do is do your best and practice at home. Ask the teachers when you need help. In advanced modules, where sometimes there is more than one student, it’s very important that we respect other students who made an effort to be on time. Imagine being late to your wedding, a job interview, a flight, first date. Give this some thought, before you start running late.
Punctuality: 1. The quality or state of being punctual. 2. Strict observance in keeping engagements; promptness. These are dictionary definitions, but for some people, it’s more than that, it’s a way of life! Sometimes people excuse themselves by saying: "I’m Sorry". When this has a huge repercussion or shows disrespect to the other people. In our lives 5 minutes of class or test is important. The student who arrives late will have complications in upcoming modules. All lessons are structured for 45 minutes of class. This is why, we guarantee a teacher waiting for you in the classroom. So when evaluation time comes around for: A1, A2, & B1. We are certain that we’re doing our part, and all you have to do is do your best and practice at home. Ask the teachers when you need help. In advanced modules, where sometimes there is more than one student, it’s very important that we respect other students who made an effort to be on time. Imagine being late to your wedding, a job interview, a flight, first date. Give this some thought, before you start running late.
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“S” MADE IT ACROSS THE ATLANTIC:
Italian G. Marconi transmitted the first radio signal across the Atlantic. He placed a transmitter and a 50 meter antenna in Poldhu, England. He transmitted the letter “S” across a distance of 3.6 km. across the Atlantic. The signal was captured in N.E. This has been the most important communications accomplishment in the telegraphy of the century.
Italian G. Marconi transmitted the first radio signal across the Atlantic. He placed a transmitter and a 50 meter antenna in Poldhu, England. He transmitted the letter “S” across a distance of 3.6 km. across the Atlantic. The signal was captured in N.E. This has been the most important communications accomplishment in the telegraphy of the century.
Oct 2009
NOBEL PRIZES ARE BORN:
Alfred Nobel: scientist, chemist, entrepreneur, author, pacifist and inventor, who decided to leave his wealth to reward the research and dedication in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Peace. For the first time on December 10th, after a few years of legal dispute, the King of Sweden and the Nobel Committee of the Norwegian Parliament presented the first winners In Stockholm and Oslo of the Nobel Prize. This is now considered the most prestigious award anyone can receive, who is outstanding in these fields.
Alfred Nobel: scientist, chemist, entrepreneur, author, pacifist and inventor, who decided to leave his wealth to reward the research and dedication in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Peace. For the first time on December 10th, after a few years of legal dispute, the King of Sweden and the Nobel Committee of the Norwegian Parliament presented the first winners In Stockholm and Oslo of the Nobel Prize. This is now considered the most prestigious award anyone can receive, who is outstanding in these fields.
WALT DISNEY
Born, December 5th. American producer of animation movies. His contribution to the film and entertainment industry is legendary.
Born, December 5th. American producer of animation movies. His contribution to the film and entertainment industry is legendary.
Préparation :
Commencez par étaler la pâte dans un moule de 28cm de diamètre, piquez le fond avec une fourchette et placez-là au réfrigérateur pendant la préparation de l’appareil.
Pour la garniture, fouettez les œufs et la crème fraîche puis ajoutez les lardons. Incorporez le fromage râpé, le sel, le poivre et la noix de muscade. La noix de muscade apportera du goût à votre quiche, toutefois attention à ne pas avoir la main trop lourde. Mélangez bien le tout et versez sur la pâte.
Pour plus de goût et de croustillant vous pouvez parsemez un peu de fromage râpé sur le dessus de la quiche.
Commencez par étaler la pâte dans un moule de 28cm de diamètre, piquez le fond avec une fourchette et placez-là au réfrigérateur pendant la préparation de l’appareil.
Pour la garniture, fouettez les œufs et la crème fraîche puis ajoutez les lardons. Incorporez le fromage râpé, le sel, le poivre et la noix de muscade. La noix de muscade apportera du goût à votre quiche, toutefois attention à ne pas avoir la main trop lourde. Mélangez bien le tout et versez sur la pâte.
Pour plus de goût et de croustillant vous pouvez parsemez un peu de fromage râpé sur le dessus de la quiche.
Bogotá Will Move At Metro Rhythm
Arm yourself with patience, traffic in Bogota is going to get worse. Delays are just starting. Our Mayor Samuel Moreno has repeatedly said that, due to the construction of the third phase of Transmilenio and appreciation works, transportation is going to be impacted over the next few years. Although these improvements are going to be long and uncomfortable the Mayor´s office is asking for understanding and to realize how important they are. They are generating employment and in the long run, are going to make transportation easier. Nevertheless the Transportation Department is evaluating how to mitigate problems down the road. On carrera 10th, 7th, and El Dorado Ave. work will go on until the end of 2010. Nearly around the same time the bridge on 34th St. and 26th Ave. should be finished. Let us hope that this time they hired competent contracting firms and that we will not continue to see the same problems we run in to every day on Caracas Ave. for example. This is without mentioning what we are going to face when they decide to start building the metro system. The plan for only one line will cost about 4 billion pesos. City officials are saying that no more taxes are going to appear in order for this to work (we all know what this means), and should work begin, imagine the mess and the parking lots that are going to pop-up in our streets. At the same time, they will keep working on new Transmilenio lines and how to make car owners lives miserable. So, patience people and prepare your pockets!
Arm yourself with patience, traffic in Bogota is going to get worse. Delays are just starting. Our Mayor Samuel Moreno has repeatedly said that, due to the construction of the third phase of Transmilenio and appreciation works, transportation is going to be impacted over the next few years. Although these improvements are going to be long and uncomfortable the Mayor´s office is asking for understanding and to realize how important they are. They are generating employment and in the long run, are going to make transportation easier. Nevertheless the Transportation Department is evaluating how to mitigate problems down the road. On carrera 10th, 7th, and El Dorado Ave. work will go on until the end of 2010. Nearly around the same time the bridge on 34th St. and 26th Ave. should be finished. Let us hope that this time they hired competent contracting firms and that we will not continue to see the same problems we run in to every day on Caracas Ave. for example. This is without mentioning what we are going to face when they decide to start building the metro system. The plan for only one line will cost about 4 billion pesos. City officials are saying that no more taxes are going to appear in order for this to work (we all know what this means), and should work begin, imagine the mess and the parking lots that are going to pop-up in our streets. At the same time, they will keep working on new Transmilenio lines and how to make car owners lives miserable. So, patience people and prepare your pockets!
“Football Basics”
It is a heavy contact sport. Each team has 2 groups (offense and defense). It consists of 4, 15 minute quarters, with a 12 minute break. If the game is tied at the end, they play for “Sudden Death”. From the beginning each team has 4 downs to score or, gain 10 yards. Every time they gain 10 yards, they reset downs. If by the 3rd down the offense isn’t close to getting a 1st down, they either kick the ball for a field goal attempt, or to the other team, but if they decide to go for it and do not score the other team gets the ball, becoming the offense. Plays are passes, or runs. A down ends when a player is tackled or he can’t go further, the ball becomes dead. The ball is dead after a pass is incomplete, if it touches the ground without being caught, and if it flies out of bounds. The ball returns to the previous spot. If there is an interception the other team gets the ball. SCORING: Touchdown: 6 points (when a player catches the ball inside the end zone or runs into it with the ball). Extra point: 1 point (after a touchdown the team kicks a field goal, if they decide to go for 2 points they need to get another touchdown. Field goals are 3 points. The defense gets 2 safety points for tackling the man with the ball in their own end zone.
It is a heavy contact sport. Each team has 2 groups (offense and defense). It consists of 4, 15 minute quarters, with a 12 minute break. If the game is tied at the end, they play for “Sudden Death”. From the beginning each team has 4 downs to score or, gain 10 yards. Every time they gain 10 yards, they reset downs. If by the 3rd down the offense isn’t close to getting a 1st down, they either kick the ball for a field goal attempt, or to the other team, but if they decide to go for it and do not score the other team gets the ball, becoming the offense. Plays are passes, or runs. A down ends when a player is tackled or he can’t go further, the ball becomes dead. The ball is dead after a pass is incomplete, if it touches the ground without being caught, and if it flies out of bounds. The ball returns to the previous spot. If there is an interception the other team gets the ball. SCORING: Touchdown: 6 points (when a player catches the ball inside the end zone or runs into it with the ball). Extra point: 1 point (after a touchdown the team kicks a field goal, if they decide to go for 2 points they need to get another touchdown. Field goals are 3 points. The defense gets 2 safety points for tackling the man with the ball in their own end zone.
Dictionary
Baa:
a sheep says, “Baa, baa.”
Babies:
Nancy has two new babies in her house. One baby is named Albert. The other baby is named Anthony. They are her new twin brothers.
Baby:
Mother is holding a baby. A baby is a very young child who cannot walk or talk.
Baa:
a sheep says, “Baa, baa.”
Babies:
Nancy has two new babies in her house. One baby is named Albert. The other baby is named Anthony. They are her new twin brothers.
Baby:
Mother is holding a baby. A baby is a very young child who cannot walk or talk.
Tell me baby what's your story
Where you come from
And where you wanna go this time oh
Tell me lover are you lonely
The thing we need is
Never all that hard to find oh
Tell me baby what's your story
Where do you come from
And where you wanna go this time oh
You're so lovely are you lonely
Giving up on the innocence you left behind
Some claim to have the fortitude
Too shrewd to blow the interlude
Sustaining pain to set a mood
Step out to be renewed
I'll move you like a baritone
Jungle Brothers on the microphone
Getting over with an undertone
It's time to turn to stone
Where you come from
And where you wanna go this time oh
Tell me lover are you lonely
The thing we need is
Never all that hard to find oh
Tell me baby what's your story
Where do you come from
And where you wanna go this time oh
You're so lovely are you lonely
Giving up on the innocence you left behind
Some claim to have the fortitude
Too shrewd to blow the interlude
Sustaining pain to set a mood
Step out to be renewed
I'll move you like a baritone
Jungle Brothers on the microphone
Getting over with an undertone
It's time to turn to stone
Chitty chitty baby
When your nose is in the nitty gritty
Life could be a little sweet
But life could be a little shitty
What a pity
Boston and a Kansas city
Looking for a hundred
But you only ever found a fifty
Three fingers in the honeycomb
You ring just like a xylophone
Devoted to the chromosome
The day that you left home
When your nose is in the nitty gritty
Life could be a little sweet
But life could be a little shitty
What a pity
Boston and a Kansas city
Looking for a hundred
But you only ever found a fifty
Three fingers in the honeycomb
You ring just like a xylophone
Devoted to the chromosome
The day that you left home
JOKE
God grants a man an interview and he can ask him whatever he wants:
Man: Does time have an effect on you?
God: No.
Man: How long is 1,000 years for you?
God: About 5 minutes.
Man: How much is $1,000,000 for you.
God: About 5 cents.
Man: Could you lend me $1.000.000.
God: Give me 5 minutes.
God grants a man an interview and he can ask him whatever he wants:
Man: Does time have an effect on you?
God: No.
Man: How long is 1,000 years for you?
God: About 5 minutes.
Man: How much is $1,000,000 for you.
God: About 5 cents.
Man: Could you lend me $1.000.000.
God: Give me 5 minutes.
Virgo (August 23rd — September 21st)
You will overhear a whispered conversation, regarding the cute way someone wiggles their behind when they walk. You will have an uncomfortable feeling that they may be referring to you. This may make you a trifle self conscious.
You will overhear a whispered conversation, regarding the cute way someone wiggles their behind when they walk. You will have an uncomfortable feeling that they may be referring to you. This may make you a trifle self conscious.
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Answer: Responder.
Arrive: Llegar.
Ask: Preguntar.
Be: Ser, estar.
Borrow: Prestar, pedir prestado.
Break: Romper.
Buy: Comprar.
Catch: Atrapar.
Clean: Limpiar.
Climb: Trepar.
Collect: Coleccionar.
Arrive: Llegar.
Ask: Preguntar.
Be: Ser, estar.
Borrow: Prestar, pedir prestado.
Break: Romper.
Buy: Comprar.
Catch: Atrapar.
Clean: Limpiar.
Climb: Trepar.
Collect: Coleccionar.
ROUTINE VERBS:
Come: Venir.
Compose: Componer.
Cook: Cocinar.
Cut: Cortar.
Dance: Bailar.
Describe: Describir.
Do: Hacer.
Drink: Tomar.
Drive: Conducir.
Eat: Comer.
Enjoy: Disfrutar.
Compose: Componer.
Cook: Cocinar.
Cut: Cortar.
Dance: Bailar.
Describe: Describir.
Do: Hacer.
Drink: Tomar.
Drive: Conducir.
Eat: Comer.
Enjoy: Disfrutar.
Français: Quiche Lorraine
Rice Pilaf:
Make your rice as you normally would. Roast the sesame seeds separately. After you take the rice off the burner, evenly mix the rice with sesame seeds and cover for 10 minutes.
Make your rice as you normally would. Roast the sesame seeds separately. After you take the rice off the burner, evenly mix the rice with sesame seeds and cover for 10 minutes.
Spring Salad:
Ingredients: 2 apples. / 2 peaches / Half a papaya. / 2 sweet mangos / 5 big spinach leaves. / Cream / Double cream cheese.
Preparation:
Dice all the fruit. Cut the spinach into long thin strips. Mix everything together. Pour the cream over and mix it in. After serving.
You have a delicious meal to share with your family and friends.
Ingredients: 2 apples. / 2 peaches / Half a papaya. / 2 sweet mangos / 5 big spinach leaves. / Cream / Double cream cheese.
Preparation:
Dice all the fruit. Cut the spinach into long thin strips. Mix everything together. Pour the cream over and mix it in. After serving.
You have a delicious meal to share with your family and friends.
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