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English words that end with a Silent E

5/4/2022

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Silent E
The term silent E refers to the use of an unpronounced E after another letter (usually a consonant) at the end of a word. ​
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Here are six rules for the use of silent final -E
Rule #1 - Show vowel sounds
 In most cases, a silent E at the end of a word changes its pronunciation. ​In C-V-C words, the vowel is almost always a "short" vowel. When we add an silent final -E, it changes the short vowel to a long vowel sound. ​Silent final -E makes the vowel say its name.
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For example:​
  • Hat /hæt/ has a short A sound, and Hate /heɪt/ has a long A sound.
  • Them /ðɛm/ has a short E sound, and Theme  /θim/ has a long E sound.
  • Tim /tɪm/ has a short I sound, and Time /taɪm/ has a long I sound.
  • Hop /hɑp/ has a short O sound, and Hope /hoʊp/ has a long O sound.
  • Cut /kʌt/ has a short U sound, and Cute /kiut/ has a long U sound.
​Rule #2 - Show consonant sounds
A. The silent E tells a C or G to make a soft sound.
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For example:
Soft C /s/
  • ice /aɪs/.
  • lettuce /ˈlɛtəs/.
  • office /ˈɔfəs/.
  • price /praɪs/.
  • voice /vɔɪs/. 
Soft G /ʤ/
  • age /eɪʤ/.
  • college /ˈkɑlɪʤ/.
  • large /lɑrʤ/.
  • message /ˈmɛsəʤ/.
  • page /peɪʤ/.
B. The silent E tells TH to make a voiced sound. 
In most words that end in TH, it is pronounce as /θ/, an unvoiced consonant sound, for example bath, month, birth, teeth, etc. When a final TH is followed by E, however, it almost takes the voiced consonant sound /ð/.

​For example:
  • bathe /beɪð/.
  • breathe /brið/.
Rule #3 - Every syllable must have a vowel
The rules of English spelling state that every syllable must have a vowel. A silent E following a syllabic L prevents words from violating the spelling rule.

​For example:
  • ap-ple /ˈæpəl/.
  • bub-ble /ˈbʌbəl/.
  • can-dle /ˈkændəl/.
  • cir-cle /ˈsɜrkəl/.
  • goo-gle /ˈgugəl/.
  • nee-dle /ˈnidəl/.
  • peo-ple /ˈpipəl/.
  • pick-le /ˈpɪkəl/.
  • puz-zle /ˈpʌzəl/.
  • ta-ble /ˈteɪbəl/.
  • tur-tle /ˈtɜrtəl/.
  • waf-fle /ˈwɑfəl/.
​Rule #4 - Distinguish homophones
For example:
  • by /baɪ/ - bye /baɪ/.
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​​Rule #5 - Stop words ending in U and V
The rules of English spelling state that words cannot end with a u or v. This is a consonant spelling rule. The silent final E is not there to change the pronunciation of the vowel.
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For example:
  • adjective /ˈæʤɪktɪv/.
  • argue /ˈɑrgju/.
  • blue /blu/.
  • drive /draɪv/.
  • give /gɪv/.
  • have /hæv/.
  • love /lʌv/.
  • rescue /ˈrɛskju/.
  • ​wave /weɪv/.

Note that words borrowed from other language such as bureau, chateau, jujitsu, menu, tiramisu and tofu and abbreviations such as flu (influenza) and gov (government) can end in a u or v.
​​Rule #6 - Keep singular nouns from ending in S
Silent E keeps a singular noun from ending in a single S. 
For example:
  • base /beɪs/.
  • course /kɔrs/.
  • cheese /ˈprɑməs/.
  • house /haʊz/.
  • goose /gus/.
  • mouse /maʊz/.
  • promise /ˈprɑməs/.
  • verse /vɜrs/.
Exceptions
The silent E has several roles. However, generally there are exceptions, here's a list of some words that break the rules:
  • are /ɑr/.
  • come /kʌm/.
  • discipline /ˈdɪsəplən/. 
  • done /dʌn/.
  • gone /gɔn/.
  • none /nʌn/.
  • one /wʌn/.
  • some /sʌm/. 
  • sure /ʃʊr/.
  • there /ðɛr/.
  • where /wɛr/.
  • whose /huz/.
Also, keep in mind that there are few words in which the silent  final -E isn't silent at all. 

For example:
  • acne /ˈækni/.
  • apostrophe /əˈpɑstrəfi/.
  • fiance /fiˈɑnˌseɪ/.
  • karate /kəˈrɑti/.
  • recipe /ˈrɛsəpi/.
  • resume /rɪˈzum/.
Videos
Jack Hartmann's Silent E - Phonics song for kids
The Bazillions - Silent E
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The batman (2022) - Word search puzzle

3/13/2022

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Category: Vocabulario
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What is a fable?

2/19/2022

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What is a fable?
A fable is ​a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral. The characters in a fable are usually animals whose words and actions reflect human behavior.

The word “fable” comes from the Latin “fabula,” or “story.” A person who writes fables is a fabulist.

​​​The most famous fables in the world are Aesop's Fables. Aesop was an Ancient Greek storyteller and his fables have been gathered across the centuries in a variety of languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day. ​

Fables were probably used by medieval troubadours, musicians, bards and poets to orally transmit their stories to the people. It's one of the forms of folk literature most used throughout history. Several colloquial phrases are derived from fables, such as “A wolf in sheep’s clothing” and “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.”
​Famous fables
​Here's a list of fables and their moral lesson:
  • The Fox and the Grapes - "It’s easy to despise what you cannot have."
  • The Tortoise and the Hare - “Slow and steady wins the race.”
  • The Lion and the Mouse - "A kindness is never wasted."
  • The Ant and the Grasshopper - "There’s a time for work and a time for play."
  • The Crow and the Pitcher - "Don’t give up at the first sign of failure. In fact, never give up!" 
  • The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing - "Do not assume or judge things based on appearance."
  • The Fox and the Crow - "Never fall for flattering words."
  • The Dog and his Reflection - "Greed can lead to costly foolish behavior."
  • The Town Mouse and Country Mouse - "Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear".
  • The Boy who cried Wolf - "There is no believing a liar, even when he speaks the truth." 
  • The Wolf and the Crane - "You should help only who deserves it."
  • The North Wind and the Sun - "Kindness effects more than severity." 
  • The Gnat and the Bull - "We are often of greater importance in our own eyes than in the eyes of our neighbor."
  • The Goose and the Golden Egg -  "Those who have plenty want more and so lose all they have."
  • The Hawk and The Nightingale​ - "“A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.”
Characteristics
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  • It's a short story that involves fantasy elements.
  • It can be in verse or prose.
  • It's aimed at children.
  • It's generally written in third person, which means that the narrator is not a character in the story.
  • The setting can be anywhere.
  • The plot of a fable includes an exposition, a simple conflict and a resolution.
  • It usually has no more than two or three characters.
  • It usually features animals that behave and speak as human beings. They have strengths and weaknesses.
  • Some animals have specific traits associated with them. For example, an owl is wise, a fox is cunning, and a lion is brave.
  • It has funny, familiar and humorous tones, using mostly satire to criticize behaviors and behaviors.
  • The moral lesson is revealed at the end to teach readers something about life.​
  • The fable exposes the dangers of vices and antisocial attitudes, such as greed, envy, lack of empathy, pride, greed, excess self-confidence, etc.
Examples
The Tortoise and the Hare
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There once was a speedy Hare who bragged about how fast he could run. Tired of hearing him boast, the Tortoise, challenged him to a race. The Hare was soon far out of sight, and to make the Tortoise feel very deeply how ridiculous it was for him to try a race with a Hare, he lay down beside the course to take a nap until the Tortoise should catch up.  Meanwhile, the tortoise continued walking slowly, but steady. He was determined not to give up. After a time, he passed the place where the Hare was sleeping. In the end, the tortoise wins.
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“Slow and steady wins the race.”
The Fox and the Crow
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One day, a Fox was very hungry, and he was looking for something to eat. Then, he saw a Crow sitting on the highest branch of a tree. The Crow had a piece of cheese in her beak. "Good morning, Mistress Crow," he cried. "How well you are looking today! How glossy your feathers! How bright your eye! I feel sure your voice must surpass that of other birds, just as your figure does. Let me hear but one song from you that I may greet you as the Queen of Birds." Listening to these flattering words, the Crow forgot all her suspicion, and also her breakfast. She wanted very much to be called Queen of Birds. So, the Crow lifted up her head and began to caw her best, but the moment she opened her mouth the piece of cheese fell to the ground, only to be snapped up by the Fox.
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"Never fall for flattering words."
Importance
​In fact, the fable is one of the oldest and most lasting methods of both written and oral storytelling. They can be found in the literature of almost all countries and languages, and are a fundamental part of the folklore of must cultures. ​Fables are a good way to convey moral meaning because they are simple in nature and can be easily be read by anyone.
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Classic tales vocabulary

12/30/2021

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Category: Vocabulary
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  1. A faraway land - Una tierra lejana.
  2. Beanstalk - Tallo de habas.
  3. Bridge - Puente.
  4. Castle - Castillo.
  5. Cave - Cueva.
  6. Cottagge - Cabaña.
  7. Farm - Granja.
  8. Forest - Bosque.
  9. House - Casa.
  10. Kingdom - Reino.
  11. Palace - Palacio.
  12. Pond - Estanque.
  13. Sea - Mar.
  14. Tower - Torre.
  15. Woods - Bosque.
Characters
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Family
  1. Brother - Hermano.
  2. Child - Niño(a).
  3. Children - Niños(as).
  4. Daughter - Hija.
  5. Father - Padre.
  6. Granny - Abuelita.
  7. Husband - Esposo.
  8. Mother - Mamá.
  9. Sister - Hermana.
  10. Son - Hijo.
  11. Stepmother - Madrasta.
  12. Stepsister - Hermanastra.
  13. Widow - Viuda.
  14. Widower - Viudo.
  15. Wife - Esposa.
Royalty
  1. King - Rey.
  2. Knight - Caballero.
  3. Magician - Mago.
  4. Prince - Príncipe.
  5. Princess - Princesa.
  6. Queen - Reina.
  7. Servant - Sirvienta.
  8. Sorcerer - Hechicero.
  9. Wizard - Mago.
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Villains
  1. Dragon - Dragón.
  2. Giant - Gigante.
  3. Hunter - Cazador.
  4. Queen - Reina.
  5. Stepmother - Madrasta.
  6. Witch - Bruja.
  7. Wizard - Hechicero.
  8. Wolf - Lobo.
Monsters
  1. Goblin - Duende.
  2. Ogre - Ogro.
  3. Troll - Troll.
Animals
  1. Bear - Oso.
  2. Cat - Gato.
  3. Crocodile - Cocodrilo.
  4. Donkey - Burro.
  5. Duck - Pato.
  6. Duckling - Patito.
  7. Fox - Zorro.
  8. Frog - Rana.
  9. Goat - Cabra.
  10. Horse - Caballo.
  11. Owl - Búho.
  12. Pig - Cerdo.
  13. Sheep - Oveja.
  14. Swan - Cisne.
  15. Whale - Ballena.
Helpers
  1. Dwarf - Enano.
  2. Elf - Elfo.
  3. Fairy - Hada.
  4. Genie - Genio.
  5. Gnome - Gnomo.
  6. Godmother - Madrina.
  7. Huntsman - Cazador.
  8. Woodcutter - Leñador.
Mythical characters
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  1. Dragon - Dragón.
  2. Harpia - Harpía.
  3. Mermaid - Sirena.
  4. Minotaur - Minotauro.
  5. Phoenix - Ave Fénix.
  6. Unicorn - Unicornio.
  7. Werewolf​ - Hombre lobo.
Adjectives to describe characters
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  1. Angry - Enojado.
  2. Bad - Malo.
  3. Beautiful - Hermosa.
  4. Brave - Valiente.
  5. Charming - Encantador.
  6. Clever - Inteligente.
  7. Evil - Malvado.
  8. Friendly - Amigable.
  9. Generous - Generoso.
  10. Grumpy - Gruñón.
  11. Handsome - Guapo.
  12. Hardworking - Trabajador.
  13. Honest - Honesto.
  14. Hungry - Hambriento.
  15. Kind - Amable.
  16. Lazy - Flojo.
  17. Little - Pequeño.
  18. Mischievous - Travieso.
  19. Old - Viejo.
  20. Poor - Pobre.
  21. Selfish - Egoísta.
  22. Shy - Tímido.
  23. Smart - Inteligente.
  24. Weak - Débil.
  25. Wicked - Malvado.
  26. Wise - Sabio.
  27. Young - Joven.
Elements
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  1. Apple - Manzana.
  2. Axe - Hacha.
  3. Ball - Baile.
  4. Basket - Casnasta/Cesto.
  5. Breadcrumb - Migaja.
  6. Brick - Ladrillo.
  7. Cage - Jaula.
  8. Carriage - Carruaje.
  9. Cauldron - Caldero.
  10. Coin - Moneda.
  11. Crown - Corona.
  12. Crystal ball - Bola de cristal.
  13. Curse - Maldición.
  14. Enchantment - Encantamiento.
  15. Glass slippers - Zapatillas de cristal.
  16. Gold - Oro.
  17. Gown - Vestido.
  18. Harp - Harpa.
  19. Hood - Capucha.
  20. Kiss - Beso.
  21. Lamp - Lampara.
  22. Mirror - Espejo.
  23. Pea - Guisante/Chícharo.
  24. Porridge - Papilla de avena.
  25. Potion - Poción.
  26. Rose - Rosa.
  27. Shield - Escudo.
  28. Spell - Hechizo.
  29. Stick - Palo.
  30. Straw - Paja.
  31. Sword - Espada.
  32. Treasure - Tesoro.
  33. Wand - Varita mágica.
  34. Wish - Deseo.
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Hacer conversaciones: Community service

12/20/2021

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Category: Topic In The Syllabus
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A continuación, veremos la estructura y organización para crear una conversación sencilla sobre servicios comunitarios:
  1. Apertura.
  2. Cuerpo
  3. Cierre.
1. Apertura
En esta primera parte se da inicio a la conversación, se indica el deseo de entablar el diálogo mediante un saludo o llamada de atención al destinatario.
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Aperturas formales
(Telephone call)
​A: Good morning, Feeding America. How can I help you? - Buenos días, Alimentando América. ¿Cómo le puedo ayudar?
B: Good morning. Can I speak to Mr. González, please.  - Buenos días. ¿Puedo hablar con el Sr. González, por favor.

(Face-to-face)
A: Good morning. What can I do for you? - Buenos días. ¿Qué puedo hacer por usted?
B: Good morning. I'm interested in volunteering. - Buenos días. Estoy interesado en ser voluntario.
Aperturas informales
(Telephone call)
​A: Hi, Steve! I received your message. What's up?  - ¡Hola Steve! Recibí tu mensaje. ¿Qué sucede?
B: Hi, Charles! Thanks for calling me back. - ¡Hola, Charles! Gracias por devolverme la llamada.

(Face-to-face)
​A: Hi, John! What are you doing? - ¡Hola, John! ¿Qué estás haciendo?
B: Oh, hi Laura! I'm looking for a community service project for my school. - ¡Oh, hola Laura! Estoy buscando un proyecto de servicio comunitario para mi escuela.
2. Cuerpo
Es la parte central y donde se intercambia la información. A continuación, tenemos algunos pares de adyacencia:
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Request for information - Grant
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(Telephone call)
#1
A
:  What exactly are you interested in? - ¿Qué es exactamente lo que le interesa?
B: I'd like to collect canned food and pantry items to help my community  - Me gustaría recolectar alimentos enlatados y artículos de despensa para ayudar a mi comunidad.

#2
A
:  Have you done any volunteer work before? - ¿Ha realizado algún trabajo voluntario antes?
B: Yes, I have. I worked at the animal shelter - Sí. Trabajé en el refugio de animales.
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(Face-to-face)
​#1
A
:  I'm Laura. What's your name? - Yo soy Laura ¿Cuál es tu nombre?
B: My name's Emma. Nice to meet you - Mi nombre es Emma. Un placer conocerte.

#2
A
:  What are the activities? - ¿Cuáles son las actividades?
B: Recruit and manage volunteers to deliver the food - Reclutar y gestionar voluntarios para entregar la comida.

#3
A
:  What do I need? - ¿Qué necesito?
B: Fill in our volunteer assessment form, please - Complete nuestro formulario de evaluación de voluntarios, por favor.
Offer - Accept
 A:  Can you give me your phone number in case of any doubts? - ¿Me puede dar su número de teléfono en caso de dudas?
B: Sure. It's 352-589-5699 - Seguro. Es 352-589-5699.
Request - Grant
​#1
A
: There is a meeting tomorrow. Are you available? - Mañana hay una reunión. ¿Estas disponible?
B: Sure - Seguro.


#2
​​A
: Can you work on weekends? - ¿Puedes trabajar los fines de semana?
B: Sure - Seguro.

3. Cierre
Por ultimo, se concluye la conversación y se suele incluir una despedida.
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Cierres formales
  • It was a pleasure to help you - Fue un placer ayudarle.
  • Thank you  very much Mr. López. Good-bye - Muchas gracias señor López. Adiós.
  • I look forward to seeing you again - Espero verte otra vez.
  • Have a nice day! - ¡Tenga un buen día!
  • ​​Take care - Cuídese.
Cierres informales
  • I gotta go, bye! - Debo irme, ¡adiós!
  • I’ll catch you later – Te veo más tarde.
  • See you soon! - ¡Nos vemos pronto!
  • Thanks. Bye! - Gracias. ¡Adios!​
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