Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Language work - 'ing' forms
Language work - 'ing' forms
Read the information about -ing forms and infinitives:
the -ing form
We can use the -ing form of the verb:
as a noun:
I love swimming.
Swimming is very good for your health.
You can get fit by swimming regularly.
after a preposition:
By having a blast.
I’ve always been interested in learning languages.
after some verbs
We enjoy cooking and going to the cinema.
Common verbs followed by an -ing object are:
admit, like, hate, start, avoid, suggest, enjoy, dislike, begin, finish
After verbs like see, watch, hear, smell etc.
I heard someone playing the piano.
I can smell something burning.
the infinitive
We use the infinitive (‘to __’)
after certain verbs, particularly verbs of thinking and feeling: choose, decide, expect, forget, hate, hope, intend, learn, like, love, mean, plan, prefer, remember, want, would like, would love
I’m hoping to find out the secret of his success
I’d like to learn more about the history of his companies.
… and verbs of saying:
agree, promise, refuse
He promised not to tell anyone.
She agreed to do the extra work for a small fee.
after certain adjectives.
We use ‘to ___’ after many adjectives including:
disappointed, glad, sad, happy, anxious, pleased, surprised, proud, unhappy, able, unable, due, eager, keen, likely, unlikely, ready
We were happy to come to the end of our journey.
Unfortunately I was unable to work for over a week.
We often use the to-infinitive after these adjectives to give opinions:
difficult, easy, possible, impossible, hard, right, wrong, kind, nice, clever, silly
It’s easy to play the piano, but it’s very difficult to play well.
He spoke so quickly it was impossible to understand him.
© British Council
Read the information about -ing forms and infinitives:
the -ing form
We can use the -ing form of the verb:
as a noun:
I love swimming.
Swimming is very good for your health.
You can get fit by swimming regularly.
after a preposition:
By having a blast.
I’ve always been interested in learning languages.
after some verbs
We enjoy cooking and going to the cinema.
Common verbs followed by an -ing object are:
admit, like, hate, start, avoid, suggest, enjoy, dislike, begin, finish
After verbs like see, watch, hear, smell etc.
I heard someone playing the piano.
I can smell something burning.
the infinitive
We use the infinitive (‘to __’)
after certain verbs, particularly verbs of thinking and feeling: choose, decide, expect, forget, hate, hope, intend, learn, like, love, mean, plan, prefer, remember, want, would like, would love
I’m hoping to find out the secret of his success
I’d like to learn more about the history of his companies.
… and verbs of saying:
agree, promise, refuse
He promised not to tell anyone.
She agreed to do the extra work for a small fee.
after certain adjectives.
We use ‘to ___’ after many adjectives including:
disappointed, glad, sad, happy, anxious, pleased, surprised, proud, unhappy, able, unable, due, eager, keen, likely, unlikely, ready
We were happy to come to the end of our journey.
Unfortunately I was unable to work for over a week.
We often use the to-infinitive after these adjectives to give opinions:
difficult, easy, possible, impossible, hard, right, wrong, kind, nice, clever, silly
It’s easy to play the piano, but it’s very difficult to play well.
He spoke so quickly it was impossible to understand him.
© British Council
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
An Okie is a resident or native of Oklahoma
An Okie is a resident or native of Oklahoma. Like most terms that disparage specific groups, it was applied by the dominant cultural group.[1] It is derived from the name of the state, similar to Texan or Tex for someone from Texas, or Arkie or Arkansawyer for a native of Arkansas.
In the 1930s in California, the term (often used in contempt) came to refer to very poor migrants from Oklahoma (and nearby states). TheDust Bowl, and the "Okie" migration of the 1930s brought in over a million newly displaced people; many headed to the farm labor jobs advertised in California's Central Valley.
Dunbar-Ortiz (1996) argues that 'Okie' denotes much more than being from Oklahoma. By 1950, four million individuals, or one quarter of all persons born in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, or Missouri, lived outside the region, primarily in the West.
Source: Wikipedia
Preparation for Work
Key
Vocabulary Words
Hire, How
long, Opportunities, Skills, Bilingual, responsible, Hours, Resume, Qualify,
Computer Skills
Preparation
for Work
B: Hi I’m Sarah Thompson, we spoke on the phone.
A: Hi Sarah, I’m Bill Stevenson, have a seat. I just have a few
questions.
A: Tell me, are you working now?
B: Yes, I am working at Molly Maid in San Clemente.
A: How long have you worked there?
B: I have worked there for two years.
A: Why are you looking for a new job?
B: Well, I am hoping to get better opportunities for myself
and for my family.
A: Tell me about your skills...
B: I am bilingual, I speak Spanish and English. I have also
taken computer classes.
A: Why should I hire you for this Job?
B: I am very responsible. I always come to work on time.
A: Would you like to ask me anything about the job?
B: I would like to know what my hours would be?
A: Your hours would be nine to five, five days a week, Monday
through Friday.
B: Would you like my resume?
A: Thank you, we will be contacting you soon if you qualify
for this position
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