Talking about causes and contrasts
- Practiced using 'because' to explain reasons for actions
- Practiced using 'although' and 'however' to show contrast
En esta clase con Alianna J. seguiste practicando cómo unir ideas con conectores de tiempo, causa y contraste. Las fuentes son los insights automáticos de Preply y el chat de la clase; no hay grabación completa ni documentos adjuntos, así que no se puede comprobar toda la conversación.
Using time words
In this lesson you practiced talking about past events, causes, and sequences using time words (because, although, before, after, when, once, as soon as). The tutor corrected sentence order and verb forms and you practiced short connected sentences about daily events and plans.
Time clauses can begin with before, after, when, while, once, or as soon as. For future meaning, use present tense in the time clause. Ejemplos
Use “because” before a clause with a subject and verb; use “because of” before a noun phrase. Ejemplos
Correcciones, pronunciación y práctica preparadas a partir de esta clase. No las escribió tu profesora.
Palabras de la clase: headache, restart, connect to, forecast, magazine, package, everyone, delay, lovely, passport, arrive y decide. Takeaway y motorway son británicas; en inglés estadounidense se dice takeout y highway. Las tarjetas usan la forma estadounidense y mencionan la británica como alternativa. El ejemplo automático de delay (“The meeting will delay until next week”) no es correcto y no se usa; lo natural es “The meeting was delayed until next week.”
Los insights señalaron package, restart, arrives y motorway. Modelos en IPA estadounidense: package /ˈpækɪdʒ/, restart /riˈstɑrt/, arrives /əˈraɪvz/ y motorway /ˈmoʊtɚˌweɪ/. Son modelos de práctica, no un diagnóstico de los clips.
No hubo documentos en el chat ni tarea asignada en las fuentes. La semana 9 (19–25 de octubre) prioriza hábitos frente a acciones del momento; el perfil sigue en A1. Los conectores de futuro y el contraste con although documentan el material real de la clase como ampliación, sin declarar un cambio de nivel. Práctica sugerida, no asignada: contar una rutina con before y un plan con as soon as.
Preply informa 862 palabras (194 más que en la clase anterior), 29 nuevas, 66 palabras por minuto y 23 minutos de habla (59 %). Estas métricas automáticas no demuestran dominio ni cambio de nivel. Los primeros mensajes del chat (13:02–13:03) se enviaron al comenzar esta clase y pasaron a ella desde la del 21 de octubre al cerrarse esa ventana.
To begin sleeping or to lie down with the intention of sleeping.
En tu lección
From your lesson: “We went to sleep at 2AM.”
Otro ejemplo
I usually go to sleep around 10 p.m.
A continuous pain in the head.
En tu lección
From your lesson: “I didn't go to the gym because I had a headache.”
Otro ejemplo
I have a terrible headache and need to lie down.
To cause a machine, system, or process to begin operating again from the beginning or after a pause.
En tu lección
From your lesson: “My laptop was very slow, so I restarted it.”
Otro ejemplo
Please restart your phone to fix the issue.
To join or fasten one thing to another physically or logically.
En tu lección
From your lesson: “Before you start the computer, make sure it is connected to the charger.”
Otro ejemplo
Please connect the red wire to the positive terminal.
A prediction or estimate of future events, especially about the weather.
En tu lección
From your lesson: “I always check the weather forecast before I plan a weekend trip.”
Otro ejemplo
The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
A publication issued periodically, containing articles, stories, photographs, and advertisements, usually on a particular subject or for a specific audience.
En tu lección
From your lesson: “While they were waiting for the doctor, they read magazines.”
Otro ejemplo
She bought a fashion magazine at the airport.
A box or wrapped container in which something is sent or received, especially by mail or delivery service.
En tu lección
From your lesson: “When the package arrives, please put it by the front door.”
Otro ejemplo
The package arrived at my house this morning.
Every person; all people considered as a group.
En tu lección
From your lesson: “We can start the game once everyone is ready.”
Otro ejemplo
Everyone is invited to the party.
A restaurant or shop that sells cooked food to be eaten elsewhere; also, the food bought from such a place (British English).
En tu lección
From your lesson: “Although, we decide to order takeaway.”
Otro ejemplo
We ordered Chinese food from the local takeaway.
To make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected; to postpone.
En tu lección
From your lesson: “The train was delayed.”
Otro ejemplo
The meeting will delay until next week.
Pleasant, enjoyable, or delightful in nature or experience.
En tu lección
From your lesson: “Although the apartment is small, it has a love lovely balcony.”
Otro ejemplo
We had a lovely time at the beach.
A wide road specially designed for fast-moving traffic, with multiple lanes and limited access points, usually connecting major cities or regions.
En tu lección
From your lesson: “And they were late because of the motorway was closed.”
Otro ejemplo
The motorway was busy with cars and trucks heading to the city.
An official government document that certifies a person's identity and citizenship, allowing them to travel internationally.
En tu lección
From your lesson: “I realized I had lost my passport.”
Otro ejemplo
She forgot her passport at home and couldn't board the plane.
To happen or begin to exist, especially after being awaited or expected.
En tu lección
From your lesson: “When the package arrives see?”
Otro ejemplo
The new season will arrive soon.
To make a choice or come to a conclusion about something after considering options.
En tu lección
From your lesson: “They will book the hotel as soon as they decide on the date.”
Otro ejemplo
I need to decide what to wear today.
Las cifras de esta clase, comparadas con todas tus lecciones.
Vocabulario acumulado
2.137 palabras +29 respecto de la clase anterior
Palabras nuevas
29 palabras +16 respecto de la clase anterior
Palabras habladas
862 palabras +194 respecto de la clase anterior
Variedad de vocabulario
20 puntos +1 respecto de la clase anterior
Ritmo al hablar
66 palabras/min +6 respecto de la clase anterior
Tiempo hablando
23 min +4 respecto de la clase anterior
59% del tiempo de conversación
Los comentarios y ejemplos están en inglés estadounidense. Próximamente añadiremos más variantes.
... the package arrives ...
Tu pronunciación · 0,5 s
Pronunciación de ejemplo · 0,9 s
Restart it.
Tu pronunciación · 0,7 s
Pronunciación de ejemplo · 1 s
... package arrives see?
Tu pronunciación · 1 s
Pronunciación de ejemplo · 0,9 s
Motorway is ...
Tu pronunciación · 0,7 s
Pronunciación de ejemplo · 1 s
Dijiste
...I always check the weather forecast.
Perfect use of the simple present tense to describe a routine action! You're building strong grammatical habits.
Dijiste
...Because I was tired, I went to sleep early.
Well done using an adverbial clause to explain the reason! Your sentence structure is becoming more sophisticated.
Dijiste
...We can start the game once everyone is ready.
Great job using 'once' to indicate a condition! Your ability to connect ideas is impressive.
Dijiste
...we still arrived before the show started.
Great job using the correct preposition to indicate time! You're mastering the nuances of English.
Dijiste
...When you see Eva, tell her that I called.
Fantastic use of the objective pronoun 'her'! You're mastering pronoun usage with confidence.
Dijiste
...I didn't go to the gym because I had headache.
Una alternativa
I didn't go to the gym because I had a headache.
Added the article "a" before "headache" for correct noun usage.
Dijiste
...The apartment is small, it has a lovely balcony.
Una alternativa
The apartment is small, but it has a lovely balcony.
Fixed the comma splice by adding "but" to contrast the two clauses.
Dijiste
...Once I finish university, look for a job.
Una alternativa
Once I finish university, I'll look for a job.
Added the subject and future auxiliary "I'll" to complete the imperative clause into a proper future action.
Dijiste
...After I packed my suitcase.
Una alternativa
After I packed my suitcase, I left for the airport.
Added a main clause to finish the dependent clause introduced by "after."
Dijiste
...I was doing my homework after I watched a series.
Una alternativa
I did my homework after watching a series.
Simplified the sentence and used the gerund "watching" to show the sequence of actions naturally.
Dijiste...For me, it's difficult in Europe.
ProbáFor me, it's challenging in Europe.
Has utilizado la palabra 'difficult' en esta frase. ¡Considera la posibilidad de utilizar el término 'challenging' para enriquecer tu vocabulario!
Dijiste...The match was canceled because of the storm.
ProbáThe match was called off because of the storm.
Has utilizado la palabra 'canceled' en esta frase. ¡Considera la posibilidad de utilizar el término 'called off' para enriquecer tu vocabulario!
Dijiste...I will make dinner.
ProbáI will prepare dinner.
Has utilizado la palabra 'make' en esta frase. ¡Considera la posibilidad de utilizar el término 'prepare' para enriquecer tu vocabulario!
Respuesta
I didn't go to the gym because I had a headache.
Respuesta
but
Respuesta
Although it was very early, the shops were already open.
Respuesta
I'll
Respuesta
arrives
Respuesta
They will book the hotel as soon as they decide on the date.
Respuesta
I left for the airport.
Respuesta
They were late because the highway was closed.
Respuesta
because of
Respuesta
Before you start the computer, make sure it is connected to the charger.
Respuesta
My laptop was very slow, so I restarted it.
Respuesta
We went to sleep at 2 a.m.
Respuesta
I always check the weather forecast before I plan a weekend trip.
Respuesta
We can start the game once everyone is ready.
Respuesta
I did my homework after watching a series.
Respuesta
The package arrived.
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