jueves, 25 de junio de 2015

229. "One´s Dog"




You can change the order of the letters of the word dog and make another word.....God.
Just think. If you are lucky to have a dog, then God is also in your home.
A dog gives you love forever, as long as you treat him or her well, take it out for a walk, and of course feed him and sometimes give it prizes when you want to teach him something.
I´m sure you know the saying, “A dog is a man´s best friend”
If you are looking for a dog, perhaps the dog will find you.
It is said that a dog has been man´s best friend for forty thousand years. That is a long time.
And…why?
-Your dog can protect you because it is part of the family.
-Your dog is the first to come running to you to say hello when you come into your house.
-If you live alone, or you are an older person , then a dog is the perfect company.
-A dog knows when when you are sad or angry and will try to make you feel better.  Your dog willl send you positive vibrations.
-If a salesman comes knocking on your door, your dog will probably start barking and chase away the annoying salesman.
-You need to take out your dog for a walk during the day. This will make you feel more relaxed; simply by walking. And who knows, you might meet your soul mate.
-A dog knows how to live and just wants to be happy. Your dog will also make you happy.
-A dog has the ability to live in the present moment.  
Therefore, if you are smart, you can learn a lot from your best and very smart friend…your wonderful dog.

Vocabulary
One´s dog = el perro de uno
God = Dios
Just think = simplemente pensar
Also = tambien
As long as = con tal que
Take it  out = sacarlo fuera
Of course = desde luego
Feed = alimentar
Prizes = premios
A dog is a man´s best friend = Un perro es el mejor amigo del hombre
Looking for = buscando
A long time = mucho tiempo
Alone = solo
Older = mas mayor
Knows = sabe
Sad = triste
Angry = enfadado
Will try = intentará
Make you feel better = hacerte sentir mejor
Salesman = vendedor
Knocking on your door = llamando a tu puerta
Barking = ladrando
Chase away = ahuyentar
Annoying  = molesto
Might meet = puede que conozcas
Soul mate = media naranja
Therefore = por tanto
Smart = listo
Can = puede
Wonderful = maravilloso



















 Does a dog love? Look at this video 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OphVH0aoPEY
                                                                         



Vocabulary

One´s dog = el perro de uno
God = Dios
Just think = simplemente pensar
Also = tambien
As long as = con tal que
Take it  out = sacarlo fuera
Of course = desde luego
Feed = alimentar
Prizes = premios
A dog is a man´s best friend = Un perro es el mejor amigo del hombre
Looking for = buscando
A long time = mucho tiempo
Alone = solo
Older = mas mayor
Knows = sabe
Sad = triste
Angry = enfadado
Will try = intentará
Make you feel better = hacerte sentir mejor
Salesman = vendedor
Knocking on your door = llamando a tu puerta
Barking = ladrando
Chase away = ahuyentar
Annoying  = molesto
Might meet = puede que conozcas
Soul mate = media naranja
Therefore = por tanto
Smart = listo
Can = puede
Wonderful = maravilloso



Listen to this famous song "How much is that doggie in the window"?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hVo8Xjx6Vg




domingo, 7 de junio de 2015

228. Adjetivos terminando en "ed" y "ing"...LA DIFERENCIA

Hay muchos adjetivos que terminan en "ed" y en "ing"
Los adjetivos que terminan en "ed", describe un sentimiento; nos dice como se sienta la persona de algo

- I don´t like this party. I´m bored  = No me gusta esta fiesta. Estoy aburrido
- I finally finished all my work, and I´m exhausted  = Por fin terminé todo mi trabajo, y estoy exhausto / agotado

Los adjetivos terminando en "ing", describe la caracteristica de una persona o las cosas que han causado este sentimiento

- He isn´t a good teacher. His classes are very boring = No es un buen profesor. Sus clases son muy aburridas 
- It´s been an exhausting day  = Ha sido un día agotador

Normalmente se suele usar el verbo ser/estar + adjetivo +"ing" + un sustantivo
- I´m tired. It was a tiring day = Estoy cansado. Fue un día agotador
- I´m bored. It´s a boring movie = Estoy aburrido. Es un película aburrida
- I´m interested in this job. It seems like an interesting job = Estoy interesado en es te trabajo. Parece ser un trabajo interesante
- I´m excited. I feel it will be an exciting trip  = Estoy emocionado. Siento que será un viaje emocionante
- It was an embarrasing situation  = Fue una situación embarazoza
- What a depressing person!  = Que persona más deprimente!

Aquí hay una lista de adjetivos que usan el "ed" y el "ing":

-Tired - Tiring = Cansado / Agotador
-Bored - Boring  = Aburrido  
-Annoyed - Annoying = molesto
-Confused - Confusing = Confundido / Confuso
-Disappointed - Disappointing  = Decepcionado  / Decepcionante
-Satisfied - Satisfying  = Satisfecho  / Satisfactorio
-Amused - Amusing = Hacer gracia / Gracioso / Entrentenido
-Exhausted - Exhausting  = Exhausto / Agotado 
-Thrilled - Thrilling  = Contentísimo / Emocionante
-Shocked - Shocking  = Horrorizado /  Espantoso
-Frightened - Frightening  =  Asustado / Aterrador
-Depressed - Depressing  = Deprimido / Deprimente
-Convinced - Convincing  = Convencido / Convincente
-Embarrased - Embarrasing  / Dar vergüenza / Embarazoso
-Frustrated - Frustrating  / Frustrado / Frustrante
-Moved - Moving  = Conmovido / Conmovedor
-Relaxed - Relaxing  = Relajado / Relajante
-Disgusted - Disgusting = Indignado (Asqueado) / Asqueroso / Repugnante 
-Pleased - Pleasing = Contento / Agradable / Grato 
-Worried - Worrying  = Preocupado / Preocupante
-Touched - Touching = Tocado (Conmovido) / Conmovedor
-Insulted - Insulting  / Insultado / Insultante
-Inspired - Inspiring  = Inspirado / Inspirador
-Terrified - Terrifying  = Aterrorizado / Aterrador / Espeluznante


Expresiones usando estos adjetivos:

- I´m dog tired = Estoy hecho polvo















- You look tired  = Tienes cara de cansado
- I´m tired of this job  = Estoy harto de este trabajo
- My eyes are tired = Tengo la vista cansada
- We are very pleased with you = Estamos muy contentos contigo
- We are pleased to inform you that you are hired = Nos complace informarte que estás contratado
- The silence is pleasing to the ear  = El silencio es grato al oído
- We are so pleased you could visit us  = Me alegro de que hayas podido visitarnos
- You look worried = Pareces preocupado
- Everybody was worried sick  = Todo el mundo estaba muy preocupado
- I´m bloody worried = Estoy preocupadísimo
- I was amused by what he said  = Me hizo gracia lo que dijo


Poner el adjetivo correcto en cada frase (ver respuestas debajo de la canción)
1. What a .................experience. You could have been killed
2. It was a ..................day because I had to work very hard
3. What a.................movie! Some people were crying
4. My boss always looks .............in the morning because he doesn´t sleep well
5. We were all ...........by the news. A lot of people drowned
6. I was so .................when everyone looked at me because I arrived late

7. They weren´t...............in what I had to say
8. The book wasn´t as...........as I thought
9. We are very.............with your work
10. There is nothing so............as having a coffee in the beautiful square of Salamanca
11. This map is rather...............
12. I couldn´t believe how ...................your friend was to us

Ejercicio de traducción 
1. Que dia más agotador!
2. Todos estamos cansados de trabajar tantas horas
3. Puede ser bastante frustrante en no poder encontrar un trabajo que paga bien
4. Que hotel mas asqueroso!
5. Estaba exhausto cuando por fin llegué a casa
6. La madre de Paco parece que siempre está preocupada 
7. No estoy para nada convencido
8. Estaba muy preocupado. Casi llamé a la policia
9. Necesito algo relajante para estar un poco relajado
10. Me hizo gracia lo que dijiste
11. Estoy cansado de estar triste
12. Estoy harto de trabajar los fines de semana 
13. Estábamos hechos polvo cuando por fin llegamos a la cima de la montaña
14. Me complace decirte que has aprobado el examen
15. Todo esto es bastante confuso

Enrique Iglesias sings "Tired of being lonely = Cansado de estar solo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSr6XTEwy0A





Respuestas adjetivos
1. frightening  2. tiring  3. depressing  4. tired  5. shocked  6. embarrased
7. interested  8. interesting  9. pleased  10. relaxing  11. confused  12. insulting



Solución traducción
1. What a tiring day!
2. We´re all tired of working so many hours
3. It can be rather frustrating not being able to find a job that pays well
4. What a disgusting hotel!
5. I was exhausted when I finally got (arrived) home
6. Paco´s mother always looks worried
7. I´m not convinced at all
8. I was worried sick. I almost called the police
9. I need something relaxing to be a little relaxed
10. I was amused by what you said
11. I´m tired of being sad
12. I´m tired of working weekends
13. We were dog tired when we finally reached the top of the mountain
14. I´m pleased to inform you that you have passed the exam 
15. All of this is rather confusing

lunes, 1 de junio de 2015

227. Poem - "I´m feeling good"





I´m feeling good
Getting up
Knocking on wood
No aches and pains
Feeling like a pup
Standing on the terrace
Watching the sun come up
The sea in the distance
I can smell its breeze
It´s going to be a nice day
Oh, I´m going to sneeze
It´s time for the morning coffee
What do you want me to say?
I love the smell and taste of coffee
It wakes me up
Only once a day
And all I need is a big cup
Now it´s time for a walk
Along the seashore
There´s no need to talk
Inhaling the seabreeze
To my very core
How wonderful it is to sneeze
Gentle waves cool my feet
You probably think this poem is a bore
But I don´t give a shit




Ahora traducido literalmente al español

Me siento bien
Levantándome
Tocando madera
No hay dolores
Me siento como un cachorro
De pie en la terraza
Viendo el amanecer
El mar en la distancia
Puedo oler su brisa
Va a ser un día bonito
Ay, creo que voy a estornudar
Es la hora del café de la mañana
¿Qué quieres que te diga?
Me encanta el olor y el sabor del café
Me despierta
Solamente una vez al día
Y solo necesito una taza grande
Ahora es el momento para pasear



Por la orilla del mar
No hace falta hablar
Inhalando la brisa del mar
Hasta lo mas profundo de mi ser
Que maravilla estornudar!
Olas tranquilas refrescan mi pies
Probablemente crees que este poema es aburrido
Pero me importa un bledo

By Alan Moliner

Nina Simone sings "I´m feeling good" = Me siento bien

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR1bWhdoIXM