The present perfect simple expresses an action that is still going on or that stopped recently, but has an influence on the present. It puts emphasis on the result.
lunes, 29 de mayo de 2017
C1 Frank Lloyd Wright at 150
Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most prolific and renowned architects of the 20th century, a radical designer and intellectual who embraced new technologies and materials, pioneered do-it-yourself construction systems as well as avant-garde experimentation, and advanced original theories with regards to nature, urban planning, and social politics. Marking the 150th anniversary of the American architect’s birth on June 8, 1867, MoMA presents Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: Unpacking the Archive.
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20170522-the-worlds-most-beautiful-house
miércoles, 24 de mayo de 2017
C1 The death of the traditional family
More people are living alone, more children are being raised by single parents and more grown-up children are living with their parents than ever before, according to the Office for National Statistics.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/mother-tongue/5160857/Death-of-the-traditional-family.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/mother-tongue/5160857/Death-of-the-traditional-family.html
miércoles, 17 de mayo de 2017
martes, 16 de mayo de 2017
viernes, 12 de mayo de 2017
jueves, 11 de mayo de 2017
martes, 9 de mayo de 2017
C1 Emphasis
When we want to add emphasis to a verb, we often stress the auxiliary (say it louder), shown here by underlining. We do this especially when we want to correct what somebody thinks, or contrast it with something else - (contrastive emphasis).
lunes, 8 de mayo de 2017
jueves, 4 de mayo de 2017
C1 Another 20 secret sights in London you didn't even know about
London is jam-packed with quirky corners and little-known attractions. Here are 20 of our favourites.
miércoles, 3 de mayo de 2017
martes, 2 de mayo de 2017
C1 Formal, Semi-Formal, And Informal English
Three Levels Of Formality In English
Formal – Textbooks, official reports, academic articles, essays, business letters, contracts, official speeches
Semi-formal – Day-to-day interaction with colleagues and teachers, popular magazines/books, interviews, when talking with someone in authority or whom you respect
Informal – Interacting with friends, speaking or chatting online
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