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155 Frases necesarias para una conversación en inglés

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155 Frases necesarias para una conversación en inglés El idioma inglés tiene muchas expresiones idiomáticas que a veces son difíciles de entender, pero es fundamental conocerlas. Para aquellos que no quieren cometer errores a la hora de hablar y traducir, juntó las expresiones más populares en una simple y útil tabla. Te deseamos éxito en el aprendizaje.

Telephone Tips

Telephone Tips Speak slowly and clearly Listening to someone speaking in a second language over the telephone can be very challenging because you cannot see the person you are trying to hear. However, it may be even more difficult for the person you are talking with to understand you. You may not realize that your pronunciation isn't clear because your teacher and fellow students know and understand you. Pay special attention to your weak areas (such as "r's" and "l's" or "b's" and "v's") when you are on the phone. If you are nervous about using the phone in English, you may notice yourself speaking very quickly. Practise or write down what you are going to say and take a few deep breaths before you make a phone call. Make sure you understand the other speaker Don't pretend to understand everything you hear over the telephone. Even native speakers ask each other to repeat and confirm information from time...

Telephone Language

Telephone Language Here are some typical phrases that you can use in a telephone conversation. Answering the phone Hello? (informal) Thank you for calling Boyz Autobody. Jody speaking. How can I help you? Doctor's office. Introducing yourself Hey George. It's Lisa calling. (informal) Hello, this is Julie Madison calling. Hi, it's Gerry from the dentist's office here. This is she.* Speaking.* *The person answering says this if the caller does not recognize their voice. Asking to speak with someone Is Fred in? (informal) Is Jackson there, please? (informal) Can I talk to your sister? (informal) May I speak with Mr. Green, please? Would the doctor be in/available? Connecting someone Just a sec. I'll get him. (informal) Hang on one second. (informal) Please hold and I'll put you through to his office. One moment please. All of our operators are busy at this time. Please hold for the next available person. Making...

Telephone Terms

Telephone Terms Here are some of the words and terms that we use to talk about telephoning. answer to say "hello" into the phone when it rings answering machine something that you can record a message on if the person you are calling isn't home busy signal a beeping sound that tells the caller that the other person is already on the phone with someone else call a telephone conversation; to telephone caller the person who telephones call back/phone back to call someone who called you first call display a screen that shows you who is calling cellular phone/cell phone a telephone that you can take with you away from your house; mobile phone cordless phone a phone that is not attached to the wall (you can walk short distances with it at home or in the garden) dial to press the buttons on the phone dial tone the sound the phone makes when you pick it up directory/phone book a book that alphabetically lists local phone numbers ...

North Korea tests an H-bomb

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North Korea tests an H-bomb 11-01-2016 07:00 North Korea says it has successfully  conducted  a test of a miniaturised hydrogen bomb. The  announcement  on North Korean state TV followed the  detection  of a 5.1  magnitude  earthquake near its known nuclear site. The channel released these photographs of leader Kim Jong Un signing the order approving the trial. If true, this would be the fourth nuclear test by the isolated country, which is under US and UN sanctions for its nuclear and missiles programmes. The US Geological Survey said the recording was bigger than the three previous bombs the country tested in 2013, 2009 and 2006. North Korea said it would continue to strengthen its nuclear programme in order to protect itself against the  hostile   policies  of the US. It also said it would act as a responsible nuclear state,  vowing  not to use its nuclear weapons unless its  sovereignty  was  infringed ...

Mobile phone vocabulary

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Do you think people should bring their dogs on the Metro in Spain?

Seven hundred dogs and their owners race through Spain's capital to  highlight  dog owner rights in the city. When we say raced, it was more of a walk. The hundreds of  canines  and their owners joined the traditional San Perrestre race to raise awareness about  abandoned  animals and to call for a more dog-friendly Madrid as they  demand   access  of their pet's to the city's metro system. This participant said that specifically what they want is for dogs to be allowed on the Madrid Metro like they are in Barcelona, and above all, to enjoy this  festive  day and enjoy it with their dogs around central Madrid. The march was to raise awareness about abandoned animals and people of all ages and canines of all shapes and sizes participated in the event, including many with disabilities and rescue dogs. This owner was extremely thankful for the event. “Sifio had a  hernia  in September, and I actually put up a  Crowd...