Perfilado de sección

  • Part A: Glossary of 25 Idiomatic Expressions (Metaphors)

    • Step 1. Selection of idioms. Identify 25 idiomatic expressions that are unfamiliar to you. Reliable sources include the Cambridge Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary, etc.

    • Step 2. Definition. Provide a clear explanation of each expression in plain English.

    • Step 3. Application. Construct an original sentence for each idiom, preferably connected with your professional or personal context.

    Example:

    • Idiom: Take the bull by the horns

    • Meaning: To face a difficult or risky situation directly and with determination.

    • Sentence: Instead of postponing the presentation, I decided to take the bull by the horns and defend my project proposal before the committee.

    Part B: Glossary of 50 Phrases (Noun/Adjective/Verb, etc. + Preposition Combinations)

    • Step 1. Selection of phrases. Compile 50 phrases such as capable of, responsible for, interested in, with preference for those that are new to you.

    • Step 2. Definition. Write a brief explanation of each phrase.

    • Step 3. Application. Create a sentence for each, ideally reflecting situations relevant to your activities.

    Example:

    • Phrase: capable of

    • Meaning: Having the ability or skill to do something.

    • Sentence: She proved capable of managing the international research initiative independently.

    Part C: Analysis of Confusing words (Homophones, Homographs, etc)

    • Step 1. Selection. Choose a set of at least 25 pairs of confusing words (e.g. hard vs hardly; further vs farther, etc.)

    • Step 2. Explanation. For each pair, explain the differences in meaning, usage, and—if applicable—pronunciation.

    • Step 3. Application. Provide one or two original example sentences for each word to illustrate correct usage in context.

    Example:

    • Pair: Further vs. Farther

    • Explanation: Further refers to figurative or abstract distance (e.g., in discussions, explanations), while farther refers to physical distance.

    • Sentence 1 (further): The professor encouraged us to conduct further research on the topic.

    • Sentence 2 (farther): The hiking trail extends farther into the forest than we expected.