 Gramática: some and anyCraig brought Reza some salt from Chile (positive sentence) He didn’t bring him anything from Argentina (negative sentence) Have you got any souvenirs from Laos? (question) Can I have some food? (Use ‘some’ for requests) Reza would like some fish Would you like something to eat? (a more closed, specific offer) Would you like anything to eat? (an open offer) Craig likes some classical music (not all classical music) Craig likes any jazz music (all jazz music) Pick any card Craig likes anything with chocolate He likes some fruit desserts Pronunciación: Nice to meet you – Pleased to meet you What are you doing? = Watcha doin’? “Whatcha!” (In London) “‘Boutcha!” (in Belfast) Phrasal verb: get (a)round Craig really gets around – he goes to many places Craig’s mum finds it hard to get around these days (moverse, desplazarse) It has got around that the French president is said to be having an affair. At Christmas dinner, families get around the table. There’s no getting around the fact. = you can’t avoid it. Sportsmen and women try to get around the rules. I’ll get that parcel round to you = to deliver Reza never gets around to decorating his flat.  Vocabulary Corner: moneyganar = to earn/to win win a competition, win a game, win at the casino, win the lottery earn a salary, earn respect, earn money borrow (from) = tener prestado / lend (to) = prestar A bank lends money to you. You borrow money from the bank. a loan = un prestamo Good luck getting a bank loan in Spain these days! pay for – I’ll pay for the drinks – It’s my treat (te invito) It’s on me I’ll get it It’s my shout (British colloquial English) It’s my round  Reza’s Top Tip: Presentations Have good notes Check your English (spelling and grammar) on slides and visuals Practise in front of the mirror Speak to a family member, pet dog or cat Check body language as you present practice, practice, practice! Use (small) note cards, but don’t read a full text. Make eye contact Smile a lot! |
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