Esteban’s Blogs 3

Who i am...

Hello everyone, my name is Esteban Oñate. I am a systems engineering student, and I have just successfully completed the fourth semester. I am from Valledupar, and I enjoy soccer. This is my blog, and during these days, we will be presenting what we have learned in class and applied to see our progress each day.

Unid 1, GETTING ACQUAINTED 

°Lesson 1. Get reacquainted with someone

A: Hey there! Have you had the chance to meet Sergio?

B: No, I haven't.

A: Sergio is my new colleague, and I thought it would be great for you two to meet.

C: Hello

A: Sergio, meet my good friend, Esteban.

B: Nice to meet you, Sergio. You look familiar; have we crossed paths before?

C: I'm not sure.

B: I remember now! You were the one who helped me with directions last month.

C: Oh, yes! How have you been since then?

°How Do People Greet Around The World?

Namaste (India): In India and nearby countries, "Namaste" involves pressing palms together and a slight bow.

Hand Wave (Africa): In some African countries, a simple hand wave is a friendly greeting.

Hug (United States, Brazil): Common among friends in the U.S. and as a familial greeting in Brazil.

°Grammar. The Present Perfect

Affirmative|Negative|Interrogative

English	Español
Affirmative	Afirmativo
I have prepared extensively for the exam.	He preparado mucho para el examen.
My younger sister has devoured many candies this week.	Mi hermana menor ha devorado muchos dulces esta semana.
I have tumbled multiple times from my skateboard.	He caído varias veces de mi monopatín.
My grandparents have visited us this weekend.	Mis abuelos nos han visitado este fin de semana.
Negative	Negativo
She hasn't had much success in the interview.	Ella no ha tenido mucho éxito en la entrevista.
My father hasn't cooked dinner.	Mi padre no ha cocinado la cena.
I haven't encountered my new colleagues yet.	No he encontrado a mis nuevos colegas aún.
I haven't noticed your missing book.	No he notado tu libro perdido.
Interrogative	Interrogativo
Have you talked to Maria?	¿Has hablado con María?
Have you borrowed my headphones from the living room?	¿Has tomado prestados mis auriculares de la sala?
Have they compiled the report?	¿Han compilado el informe?
Has Roberto played the guitar recently?	¿Roberto ha tocado la guitarra recientemente?

°Lesson 2. Greet A Visitor To Your Country

A: Welcome to Valledupar! Is it your first time here?
B: Yes, it's my first visit. I explored the city a bit yesterday; it's lovely!
A: That's great! Have you tried local food yet?
B: Not much. Can you recommend a restaurant?
A: Certainly! There's a fantastic spot next to the hotel.
B: Sounds good! What's the name, and what cuisine do they offer?
A: It's "La Mona",They offer you the best salchipapa you have ever tried

°What's places in colombia has been?

I have visited Barranquilla, Bogotá, Santa Marta, and Medellín. I don't remember much about Medellín because I was younger at the time, In Bogotá, I also won a stuffed animal for succeeding in a ride at Salitre Mágico.

Unid 2, GOING TO THE MOVIES

°Lesson 1, FOR AND SINCE

Today, we discussed the use of "for" and "since," but first, we need to understand when to use each one.

For:

° Usage: "For" is used to indicate the duration of time during which an action has occurred or continued.

Since:

° Usage: "Since" is used to indicate the specific point in time when an action started. It is used with a precise point in time.

This is a table with some examples to understand the use of "For" and "Since."

Uso	Ejemplo con "for"	Ejemplo con "since"
A period of time	I've been studying for five minutes.	I've been studying since 9 o'clock.
	She worked abroad for two weeks.	She has lived here since 1994.
	We stayed at the beach for three days.	I've known him for six years.
	The project took about 6 months.	He has been working here for 2 centuries.
	He practiced yoga for a long time.	She has been singing ever since Monday.
Since a point in time	I've been here since 9 o'clock.	I've been a member since December.
	She has worked here since 1994.	He has lived here since 1800.
	They've been married since I left school.	We've been friends since the beginning of time.

°Lesson 2, The movies

In addition, we learned how to pronounce the genres of movies. Here are some examples:

• Action (Acción): Movies filled with exciting action and adventure scenes.
• Comedy (Comedia): Movies designed to make people laugh and entertain.
• Drama (Drama): Movies that focus on emotional situations and human conflicts.
• Horror (Terror): Movies designed to scare or create suspense.
• Science Fiction (Ciencia ficción): Movies that explore futuristic scientific and technological concepts.
• Romance (Romance): Movies centered around romantic relationships.
• Thriller (Thriller): Movies that keep the audience in suspense and anticipation.
• Mystery (Misterio): Movies that involve solving an enigma or crime.
• Fantasy (Fantasía): Movies that present imaginary worlds and magical elements.
• Documentary (Documental): Movies that present real facts and events.

These are some types of movies

My favorite movie might be Endgame; it's about the Avengers attempting to undo Thanos's actions by time-traveling to alter destiny, It is very interesting and entertaining, Its genre is science fiction.

Unit 3, staying in hotels

°Lesson 1. Leave and take a message

A: Hi, I'd like to speak with Esteban.

B: I'm going to call that room for you.

A: Okay.

B: I'm sorry, but he's not answering. Would you like to leave a message?

A: Please tell him Victor called. I will go to the gym, if he needs me, I will be there.

B: Is that all?

A: Oh, I almost forgot! Also, tell him to wait for me and have dinner together.

B: Sure.

°Grammar. The future with will

• I'll be late arriving at the airport.
• I'll call for room service to eat dinner.
• I'll continue reading this book, it is very interesting.
• So, will we choose the suite or the double room?

°Lesson 2. Check into a hotel

A: Hi, I'm checking in, the name's Alex.

B: Let's see, a standard room for two nights, non-smoking?

A: That's correct, with a king-size bed.

B: Great, can I have your credit card for incidentals?

A: Here you go, and is the fitness center still open?

B: Absolutely! Our fitness center is open 24/7 for guests.

A: Awesome, thank you.

°Grammar. The real condicional

• We'll need to utilize the laundry service if you want your clothes to be clean.
• If I don't request the wake-up service, I won't wake up early tomorrow.
• If you bring a substantial amount of clothing, we may kindly request that you bring additional hangers.

If you are in a hotel, what services and facilities will you request?

°I requested room service so they could organize it for me.

What will you do when you finish university?

°As for my plans after finishing university, securing a job and pursuing a master's degree are my primary goals. 

UNIT 4, cars and driving

°Lesson 1.Discuss a car accident

A: I got into a little accident.

B: Oh no! Are you alright?

A: Yeah, I'm okay. Thankfully, no one was injured.

B: Thank goodness. What happened?

A: The traffic suddenly stopped, and the car behind me couldn't brake in time. It bumped into the back of my car.

B: That sounds stressful. Any major damage?

A: Fortunately, it's not too bad. I'll need to fix the bumper, but it's nothing too serious.

°Grammar. The past continuous

English	Spanish
I didn't answer your call because I was driving.	No contesté tu llamada porque estaba conduciendo.
During the night, I was watching horror movies.	Durante la noche, estaba viendo películas de terror.
I was crying because I lost my engagement ring.	Estaba llorando porque perdí mi anillo de compromiso.
They were swimming in the pool.	Ellos estaban nadando en la piscina.
Yesterday we were buying a new tree.	Ayer estábamos comprando un árbol nuevo.
Weren't you playing tennis yesterday?	¿No estabas jugando tenis ayer?

What were you doing at 5:00 pm yesterday?

°I was watching a soccer game at that time, the game was interesting.

How you ever seen an accident?

°I saw an accident on the way to work this morning. The driver was speeding and crashed into the wall.

°Lesson 2, Describe a car problem

A: I'm picking up my bike.

B: What's the issue?

A: Well, the brakes aren't working, and the chain needs adjustment.

B: Oh, I'm so sorry! Any other problems?

A: No, that's all.

B: Is the spare tire in good condition?

A: Yes, it's fine. But I forgot to mention, the rear lights aren't working properly.

°Grammar.Placement of direct objects with phrasal verbs

Hi, I'm bringing in my laptop because the screen is flickering.

I noticed a strange noise coming from the engine, so I'm going to turn off the car.

The printer? I have to go pick it up from the repair shop, so you'll have to use a different one today.