Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Conectores esenciales en inglés para B1 (Inglés intermedio)

Si quieres mejorar tus habilidades de writing, tienes que utilizar conectores. Estas palabras o expresiones son el pegamento que une, o cohesiona, las oraciones de un writing. Un texto no sería adecuado ni tendría sentido si no utilizásemos conectores apropiadamente. Sin embargo, esta es una de las cosas con las que los estudiantes de inglés a nivel intermedio o B1 tienen más problemas, ya que o bien no conocen muchos conectores, o simplemente no saben utilizarlos correctamente. Por este motivo, en este artículo te traigo conectores esenciales que son perfectos para niveles intermedios de inglés. Los he dividido en 3 grupos, según su uso: motivo y resultado, contraste y adición.
Conectores inglés b1 intermedio

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Conectores de motivo y resultado

because (of), as, since

Usamos estos tres conectores para expresar el motivo o la razón de algo. “Because” es más común que “as” o “since“.

“She didn’t tell him because/as/since she was afraid to.”
(No le digo nada porque/ya que tenía miedo de hacerlo)

Utilizamos “because of” cuando el motivo es un sustantivo, no una oración completa.

“Jack knew Laura because of his brother.”
(Jack conocía a Laura por su hermano.)

“We didn’t recognise him because of the sunglasses.”
(No lo reconocimos por las gafas de sol
)

So and therefore

Utilizamos “soy “therefore” para expresar el resultado de algo. “So” aparece normalmente en medio de la oración, mientras que “therefore” normalmente va al final y seguido de una coma.

“I’m really tired so I won’t go out tonight.”
(Estoy muy cansado, así que no voy a salir esta noche.)

“I’m really tired. Therefore, I won’t go out tonight.”
(Estoy muy cansado. Por eso, no voy a salir esta noche.)

To and in order to

Utilizamos “to” e “in order to” cuando queremos explicar por qué hacemos algo, el motivo. Siempre van seguidos de un infinitivo.

“I have joined an academy to learn English.”

“I’ve joined an academy in order to learn English.”
(Me he apuntado a una academia para aprender inglés.)

También podemos responder a una pregunta que comienza con Why…? utilizando “to” o “in order to“.

“Why have you joined an academy? To/In order to learn English.”
(¿Por qué te has apuntado a una academia? Para aprender inglés.)

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Conectores de contraste

But, although and though

Estas expresiones conectan dos ideas que contrastan y van seguidos de una oración (pronombre/sustantivo + verbo). “But” se suele utilizar en medio de una oración, precedido de una coma, mientras que “although/though” puede ir en medio o al principio de una oración.

“The hotel was excellent, but the food was not good.”
(El hotel era genial, pero la comida no era buena.)

“The hotel was excellent although/though the food was not good.”
(El hotel era genial, aunque la comida no era buena.)

Although/though the food was not good, the hotel was excellent.”
(Aunque la comida no era buena, el hotel era genial.)

In spite of / despite

In spite of/despite” se utilizan para contrastar dos ideas. Estos conectores van seguidos de un sustantivo o de una frase sustantivada con –ing; nunca van seguidos de una oración (pronombre/sustantivo + verbo). Además, pueden aparecer al principio o en medio de la oración. Puedes encontrarás información aquí o en este post.

“The hotel was excellent despite the food being bad/the bad food.

“The hotel was excellent in spite of the food being bad/the bad food.
(El hotel era genial a pesar de la mala comida.)

Despite the food being bad/the bad food, the hotel was excellent.”

In spite of the food being bad/the bad food, the hotel was excellent.”
(A pesar de la mala comida, el hotel era genial.)

However

However” es una expresión que conecta dos oraciones que contrastan. Normalmente se usa al principio de la segunda oración, precedido por un punto y seguido de una coma.

“The hotel was excellent. However, the food was awful.”
(El hotel era excelente. Sin embargo, la comida era malísima.)

“People tend to put on weight in middle age. However, gaining weight is not inevitable.”
(La gente tiende a engordar cuando se hacen mayores. Sin embargo, esto puede evistarse.)

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Conectores de adición

Also, too, in addition, moreover

Estos conectores se utilizan para añadir más información a algo que hemos dicho.

Too” suele ir al final de una oración positiva. “Also” (como adverbio de oración), “in addition” y “moreover” suelen ir al principio de oración y sucedido de una coma.

“Buying car is a long-term commitment. Also, a car is very expensive to run.”

“Buying car is a long-term commitment. In addition, a car is very expensive to run.”

“Buying car is a long-term commitment. Moreover, a car is very expensive to run.”

(Comprar un coche es un compromiso a largo plazo. Además, un coche puede ser muy caro de mantener.)

“Buying car is a long-term commitment. A car is very expensive to run, too.”


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Todas estas palabras son esenciales para los writings del Preliminary (PET) o del First (FCE), así que asegúrate de saber cómo utilizarlas correctamente. Para ello, si te interesa este tema, te animo a que leas más explicaciones y aprendas más expresiones en páginas como esta.

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Essential Connectors & Linkers for Intermediate English Learners

If you want to improve your writing skills, you must use connectors. These, also called linkers, connectives or linking words, are the glue that holds your sentences together. A text wouldn’t be a proper text if we didn’t use connectors appropriately. However, this is one of the things that lower-intermediate and intermediate English students struggle with most. Sometimes, they don’t know an appropriate one to use or they don’t know how to use it properly. For this reason, in this post, we will go over some essential connectors which are simply perfect for intermediate English learners. I have divided them into 3 groups: reason, purpose and resultcontrast, and addition.
English connectors connectives linkers

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Reason, purpose and result connectors

because (of), as, since

We use these three linking words to give a reason for something. “Because” is more common than “as” and “since”.

“She didn’t tell him because/as/since she was afraid to.”

We use “because of” when the reason is a noun, not a sentence.

“Jack knew Laura because of his brother.”

“We didn’t recognise him because of the sunglasses.”

So and therefore

We use “so” and “therefore” when we give the result of something. “So” is usually in the middle of a sentence, whereas “therefore” usually appears at the beginning and followed by a comma.

“I’m really tired so I won’t go out tonight.”

“I’m really tired. Therefore, I won’t go out tonight.”

To and in order to

We use “to” and “in orderto when we explain why we do something, the purpose. They are always followed by an infinitive.

“I have joined an academy to learn English.”

“I’ve joined an academy in order to learn English.”

We can also answer a Why…? question using “to” or “in order to“.

“Why have you joined an academy? To/In order to learn English.”

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Contrast connectors

But, although and though

These linking words connect two contrasting ideas and are followed by a clause (pronoun/noun + verb). “But” is normally in the middle of a sentence, preceded by a comma, while “although/though” can go in the middle and at the beginning.

“The hotel was excellent, but the food was not good.”

“The hotel was excellent although/though the food was not good.”

Although/though the food was not good, the hotel was excellent.”

In spite of / despite

In spite of/despite” are used to contrast two ideas. These connectors are followed by a noun or an -ing phrase; never by a pronoun/noun + verb. They can be used either at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. You can find more information in this post and here.

“The hotel was excellent despite the food being bad/the bad food.

“The hotel was excellent in spite of the food being bad/the bad food.

Despite the food being bad/the bad food, the hotel was excellent.”

In spite of the food being bad/the bad food, the hotel was excellent.”

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However

However” is a word which connects two different contrasting sentences. It’s normally used at the beginning of a sentence and should be followed by a comma.

“The hotel was excellent. However, the food was awful.”

“People tend to put on weight in middle age. However, gaining weight is not inevitable”

Addition connectors

Also, too, in addition, moreover

We use these linking words to add more information to something we have said.

Too” normally goes at the end and is used in positive sentences. “Also” (as a sentence adverb), “in addition” and “moreover” usually go at the beginning.

“Buying car is a long-term commitment. Also, a car is very expensive to run.”

“Buying car is a long-term commitment. In addition, a car is very expensive to run.”

“Buying car is a long-term commitment. Moreover, a car is very expensive to run.”

“Buying car is a long-term commitment. A car is very expensive to run, too.”


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All these words will definitely be essential in your writings for Preliminary (PET) or First (FCE), so make sure you know how to use them properly. Also, if you’re interested in this topic, I suggest going for blogs like this one where you can find plenty more connectors and explanations.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

WANTED: Empty plastic water bottles

Help us collect water bottles for One Day! If you have used water bottles, please drop them off in a collection box by the cafeteria starting tomorrow.Thanks.



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One Day announcement-Jan 18

OneDay: Make a plan for OneDay.  What will you do during the day.  Create steps/procedure to keep your day organized and to meet your goal. SLIDE 16 – Teacher's Presentation & SLIDE 8 of Student Process Journal. 



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Make-up photos

Make-up photos for new students will be on Friday, January 20th during lunch time 11:40-12:25 PM. Go to the Bank Area - Staff Lounge and bring the completed photo order form and payment.

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Attention ALL future OpWall participants

Chinese New Year Candy Grams!

Hey everyone! Remember that lovely week when you all received cards and bags of candy sent from your friends? Well, that week is coming up! Habitat for Humanity will be hosting its annual candy grams sale from Monday to Thursday, January 23-26! 

Our theme this year will be Chinese New Year, and each bag costs 10rmb. They will be delivered after CNY break. So come by our table by the Delimarche to spread the New Years festivity! 

 

To those who are participating in APAC or THIMUN, don’t worry about missing out on the fun. You may sign up and pre-order candy grams through this link: http://ift.tt/2iMohug

 

If you are not an APAC athlete or THIMUN participant, please DO NOT pre-order.

 



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