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Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond80. Essays | How to End Your Essay with a Memorable ConclusionHow can you leave a lasting impression on your reader and avoid a weak or repetitive ending? In today’s episode, we will look into one of the trickiest parts of essay writing: the conclusion. Discover three effective strategies to wrap up your essay with impact: the Echo Technique, the Call to Action, and the Forward-Thinking Statement. If you want to learn how to craft memorable conclusions that strengthen your arguments, this episode is for you!
2025-01-1603 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond79. Essays | 5 Transition Words That Can Make or Break Your Essay.Struggling to make your essays flow smoothly? In this episode, we uncover 5 powerful transition words that can elevate your writing and ensure your ideas connect seamlessly. Learn how to use them effectively, avoid common mistakes, and transform your essays from good to exceptional. A must-listen for anyone aiming to write with clarity and impact!
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Today, we're diving into something small but mighty: transition words. They can either elevate your essay to a new level or completely confuse your readers if misused. In this episode, I'll introduce five essential transition words, explain their proper use, and...
2025-01-0304 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond78. Historical Essays | Eating the Poor: The Genius of Swift’s Satire in ‘A modest proposal’What if an essay could shock, amuse, and provoke all at once? In this episode, we’re uncovering the brilliance of Jonathan Swift’s A Modest Proposal. Published in 1729, this satirical essay suggests a shocking solution to poverty in Ireland: selling children as food for the wealthy. But beneath the absurdity lies a sharp critique of 18th-century society and its indifference to human suffering. It’s also a masterclass in using bold ideas and sharp wit to make a lasting impact. If you’re ready to explore how these techniques can elevate your academic writing, stay tuned.
2024-12-2406 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond77. Essays | From Montaigne to Modern Blogs: The Evolution of the Essay
What do personal reflections, philosophical debates, and viral think-pieces have in common? They all trace their roots back to the essay, a literary form that has shaped how we think, write, and share ideas for centuries.
In this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of the essay, starting with Michel de Montaigne’s revolutionary Essais in the 16th century. Learn how the essay evolved from intimate musings to public commentary, influenced writers like Francis Bacon, Virginia Woolf, and Thoreau, and adapted to the digital age.
Whether you’re an aspiring writer or just curious about the powe...
2024-12-1706 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond76. Essays | Civil Disobedience: The Essay That Sparked RevolutionsWhat makes an essay powerful enough to inspire revolutions and shape history? In this special episode, we explore Henry David Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience—a timeless call to resist injustice that influenced leaders like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.
Whether you're an ESL student, a college writer, or someone who loves great ideas, this episode offers insights into the art of persuasive writing, the courage of personal conviction, and the lasting impact of words.
Discover why this 1849 essay still resonates today and what it can teach us about writing with purpose.
2024-12-1505 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond75. Essays | Common Essay Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemStruggling with essays? This episode is here to help! We break down the most common mistakes students make in academic essay writing, from weak thesis statements to poor structure and misused evidence. For each mistake, we explain why it’s an issue and provide actionable tips to avoid it.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
1) How to craft a clear and strong thesis statement.
2) Strategies to organize your ideas using the PEEL method.
3) The right way to integrate evidence into your arguments.
4) How to simplify your sentences for clarity and im...
2024-12-0413 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond74. Essays | 3 Words That Will Instantly Elevate a Native Speaker's WritingDoes your writing feel "good" but not exceptional? In this episode, we uncover three simple yet powerful words that can transform your essays, emails, or articles into polished, professional pieces. Learn how to add depth with "nuance," connect ideas seamlessly with "moreover," and tackle complex problems with "conundrum." Plus, we’ll show you practical before-and-after examples that prove just how impactful these words can be.
1. Nuance: Perfect for discussing subtle distinctions or complexities
From "The movie explores the challenges of growing up."
To "The movie captures the nuances of growing up, delving into the complexities of adolescence and identity."
2. Mo...
2024-12-0103 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond73. Essays | Crafting the Perfect Roadmap: How to Guide Your Essay to SuccessHave you ever started reading an essay and felt lost after the introduction? Chances are, it was missing a clear roadmap—a simple yet powerful guide to help readers navigate the journey ahead. In this episode, we’ll break down what a roadmap is, why it’s essential, and how to write one that keeps your audience hooked and informed.
Whether you're tackling a college essay or an important piece of academic writing, I’ll share practical tips, examples of what works (and what doesn’t), and common mistakes to avoid. By the end, you’ll have the tools to write int...
2024-11-2604 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond72. Essays | Nail Your Thesis Statement: The Key to a Successful EssayStruggling to craft a strong thesis statement? This episode has you covered! In under 4 minutes, you’ll learn the three golden rules for writing a thesis that wows professors and makes your essay shine. Discover how to:
1) Answer the question with clarity and focus.
2) Add specific details that set your thesis apart.
3) Take a bold stand to guide your argument.
Whether you're prepping for an exam, writing a school paper, or tackling academic essays, this quick guide will help you master the art of thesis statements once and for all.
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2024-11-2503 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond71. Essays | How to write an irresistible essay hook (video)📚 Ready to grab your reader's attention in seconds? In this video episode, we dive into the art of crafting the perfect hook for your essay. Whether you're starting with a thought-provoking quote, an eye-opening fact, or a clever rhetorical question, I'll show you how to keep your audience intrigued from the very first line.
Perfect for anyone preparing for academic essays, official exams, or just looking to improve their writing skills. Tune in and start writing introductions that generate attention!
✨ Your next great opening begins here.
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2024-11-2205 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond69. Revamping Writing Tricks: New Format, New GoalsWelcome to the revival of Writing Tricks! In this special episode, I’m unveiling all the exciting changes: new formats, more interaction, and a renewed focus on helping you improve your English writing skills. Now with video and enhanced communication channels like Twitter/X and Buy Me a Coffee, this podcast is evolving to offer a more engaging and connected experience. Don’t miss out!
If you find any value in this, don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you are listening. It goes without saying, your comments are always welcome. If it's daunting for you to leave a comment here...
2024-11-1809 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond68. Vocabulary | Easily confused words: beside and besidesEver wondered about the difference between 'beside' and 'besides'? 📚 In our next episode, we're breaking down these two commonly confused words. We'll explore how 'beside' keeps things close and physical, while 'besides' opens up a world of additional information. Join me to clarify these distinctions and enhance your writing precision. Don't miss out on this enlightening journey into the finer points of the English language!
2024-05-1901 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond67. Vocabulary | Easily confused words: rise vs. raiseConfused about when to use 'rise' and 'raise'? 🌅 In this episode, we're tackling this common grammar dilemma. Discover the key differences between these two verbs, how to use them correctly, and the simple rules that will boost your confidence in writing and speaking. Join me for a clear and concise breakdown that will help your language skills soar. Don't miss this enlightening guide to mastering 'rise' and 'raise'!
2024-05-1601 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond66. Grammar and Vocabulary | 'At the end,' or 'in the end'? What's the difference?Have you ever been puzzled by the subtle difference between 'at the end' and 'in the end'? 🤔 In this episode, we'll unravel the mystery behind these two seemingly similar phrases. Join me as we explore how a small preposition can completely change the meaning of a sentence: from pinpointing precise moments to summing up entire journeys. Tune in to sharpen your language skills and master the art of precision in expression!
2024-05-0703 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond65. Vocabulary | How to talk about losing a job: "being fired" vs. "being laid off"Curious about the fine line between being 'fired' and 'laid off'? 🤔 Join me in this episode as we unravel the distinct difference between these two workplace terms. From the origins of the expression "being fired" to its emotional impact, let's dissect the nuances that shape the narratives of job loss...
2024-04-3002 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond64. Vocabulary | How to say that you love someoneEver wondered why a simple "Love you" can feel different from a heartfelt "I love you"? 🤔 In this episode, we delve into the subtle yet profound distinctions between these two expressions of affection. Join me as we explore the nuances of language, emotion, and intimacy in understanding the power behind these words.
2024-04-2902 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond63. Organisation | How to keep notes that inspire youAre you tired of losing track of your inspiration? 📝 In our latest episode, I'm spilling the secrets to capturing creativity on the go! Say goodbye to scattered thoughts in old notebooks and hello to the future of note-taking. Join me as we explore the evolution from Moleskine musings to the digital age of apps designed to keep your inspiration at your fingertips. With audio, images, text, and search functions, you'll never miss a brilliant idea again. Get ready to harness the power of organised inspiration and unlock your creative potential like never before!
2024-04-2706 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond62. Motivation | How to write gratitude notes (by finding the right mindset)Ever thought about leaving a little sparkle of gratitude for a stranger to stumble upon? 🌟 In our upcoming episode, we're diving into the art of writing gratitude notes and the unexpected joy they bring to both the writer and the recipient. Tune in, and we will explore how a simple act of kindness can light up someone's day in ways you never imagined. Get ready to spread some sunshine!
2024-04-2506 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond61. Writing process | How to approach editing your personal texts?Join me in our latest writing episode as we delve into the art of editing personal texts. Discover a powerful writing trick that can elevate your editing process to new heights: reading your draft attentively before you even begin editing. Uncover the three key benefits of this strategy and learn how it can transform your writing journey. Tune in and unleash the potential of your words! ✍️🔍 #WritingTips #EditingTricks #PodcastEpisode
2024-04-2406 min
cuentos tétricos"La invasión de los muertos vivientes" | apocalipsis zombieCuentos tétricos te invita a que escuches el relato de terror "La invasión de los muertos vivientes". Es una historia que combina el horror paranormal con un miedo mucho más cercano y siniestro de lo que nos pensamos. ¿Tú puedes ver a los muertos vivientes? ¿Te han atacado? ¿Estás preparado para un apocalipsis zombie? ¿O estamos asistiendo a algo que nos debería horrorizar mucho más? GRACIAS: Muchísimas gracias por escuchar este relato de miedo. Si te ha gustado este cuento, quizá puedas considerar marcarlo como favorito o compartirlo. Nos animaría a producir otros...
2019-05-2810 min
cuentos tétricos"El brazo de mi abuelo" | cuentos de la España negraCuentos tétricos te invita a que escuches "El brazo de mi abuelo". Es un relato que combina el terror de la guerra civil con la leyenda de la España negra.
¿Qué es lo que nos hace ser héroes? ¿Y si los motivos son más sombríos de lo que nos gustaría aceptar?
GRACIAS: Muchísimas gracias por escuchar este relato de miedo. No es la típica historia de la guerra civil, pero quizá sí es algo sobre lo que debamos reflexionar. Si te ha gustado est...
2019-05-2106 min
cuentos tétricos"El silbón" | cuentos y leyendas de terror sudamericanas¿Y si conocieras a un hombre de leyenda en un "speed dating"? ¿Y si la leyenda fuera de verdad? Cuentos tétricos te invita a que escuches "El silbón". Es un relato que combina terror sobrenatural (¡o natural!) con leyendas tradicionales sudamericanas.
GRACIAS: Muchísimas gracias por escuchar este relato de miedo. Si te ha gustado este cuento, quizá puedas considerar marcarlo como favorito o compartirlo. Nos animaría a producir otros cuentos tétricos... Si además te apetece comentar, pásate por facebook.com/cuentostetricos
ETIQUETAS: cuentos, relatos...
2019-05-1407 min
cuentos tétricos"Asia" | cuentos de terror maternalCuentos tétricos te invita a escuchar "La mamá de Asia". Es una historia breve de miedo y de terror que han sufrido muchos niños en España. Ha sido narrada e interpretada por Mada Jurado. ¿Hasta dónde estás dispuesto a ir por un hijo? ¿Hay algo más bello que el perdón? Y de ser así, ¿cómo lo llamarías?
GRACIAS: Muchísimas gracias por escuchar este relato de miedo. Si te ha gustado este cuento, quizá puedas considerar marcarlo como favorito o compartirlo. Nos animaría a producir otros cuentos tétricos... Si ademá...
2019-05-0209 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond60. Formatting | How to format your messages in WhatsAppHow can you go from plain, boring messages in Whatsapp to spectacular ones? Keep listening. Learn how to impress all of your friends with these super-cool "writing tricks"!
TRICK 1: BOLD MESSAGES
To bold your message, place an asterisk on both sides of the text, like this:
*text*
TRICK 2: MESSAGES IN ITALICS
To italicize your message, place an underscore on both sides of the text, like so:
_text_
TRICK 3: HOW TO CROSS SOMETHING OUT
To strikethrough your message, place a tilde on both sides of the text...
2019-04-3007 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond59. Motivation | Are you writing too much? Well, don't!Are you writing too much? Well, don't!
If you want to become a proud, consistent writer, just follow these two easy tricks…
TRICK 1: Set the bar ultra-low
Never set goals like, “I want to write 1000 words a day.” That’s too much, and you'll get disappointed with yourself as soon as you miss one day.
Instead, your goal is to write only one true sentence. Just one. The beauty of that goal is that it’s really easy to accomplish. Then, if you can, keep going. That way, whatever else you write on that day...
2019-04-2403 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond58. Reports | How to write reports, from the basics to the finished productWhat is a report? Why should I care? How do I go about it? Find out in today's epidode
SAMPLE REPORT TASK:
The international organization where you work has a sum of money available for making improvement to the work environment in your office to make it more productive. You have been asked to write a report for your manager in with you
Outline the problems with your work environment
Summarize the improvement you and your colleagues suggested
Recommend two changes.
Write your report.
SAMPLE REPORT AN...
2019-04-1107 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond57. Proposals | How to write academic proposalsWhat on Earth is a proposal? Will I ever need to write one while I am in College? Well, there is an easy trick to help you with it. Here Is What You Should Do For Your PROPOSAL. Follow this sample one...
SAMPLE TASK:
“You are member of the Students’ Council at the college where you study. The principal of the college wants to make it easier for first year students from other countries to fit into college life and has invited you to send in a proposal with practical suggestions. You have been...
2019-04-0710 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond56. Proposals | What is a proposal, and how does it work?What's the Single Most Important Thing You Need To Know About PROPOSALS? No, not that kind of proposal... Proposals in an academic setting.
What Is a proposal, what is a report, and How Do they Work? Keep listening: here Is What You Should Do!
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Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope that it helped you discovering something about writing that you did not know, or that it helped you looking at things from a different perspective. If you enjoyed it, you...
2019-04-0408 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond55. Articles | How to write irresistible titlesSo, you want to write addictive articles. What's the first step? The title. How do you write a “clickbait” one? Find out here...
HOW TO WRITE ADDICTIVE TITLES
- Write something shocking: “Computer games are way too soft; we want brutality!”
- Leave your reader interested: “You'll never believe the kind of night life waiting for you in Madrid!”
- Use mysterious explanations: “Madrid at night is like a jungle: here's why…”
- Go for lists: “Top 5 places to see (and to be seen) in Madrid.”
THANK YOU FO...
2019-03-2709 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond54. Articles | How to write the perfect article for your blogWhat are the top six steps that can turn your last article into a viral one? Is there anything you can do, or anything that you should avoid? Find out in today's episode
OUTLINE: 6 EASY STEPS TO WRITE AMAZING ARTICLES AND BLOGPOSTS
STEP 1. Select your topic. Narrow it down.
STEP 2. Address your audience's needs. Pick three words to describe them. For example, professional, single, men.
STEP 3 Get your ideas in one place:
- Do your research. Find out statistics, quotes by well-known people, definitions, anecdotes, etc.
2019-03-2506 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond53. Articles | How to write an A+ article in an English examAs we have covered in the previous episode, writing an article in an English exam context is just a way to show your examiners that you can write in a personal, direct, engaging way. What are the kind of things you will have to write about? Is there a sample article we could analyse? Can we have a glimpse of the features that will make it successful? Find out in today's episode.
ARTICLES - SAMPLE EXAM TASK
You see the following announcement on your college noticeboard.
MY BEST FRIEND
2019-03-2216 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond52. Articles | How to write a winning article in the context of an examWhat is an article? Or, at least, what do examiners mean by an article? What is the difference between an article and other academic genres? What are the top 5 things to bear in mind when writing one? Find out in today's epidode.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE
Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope that it helped you discovering something about writing that you did not know, or that it helped you looking at things from a different perspective. If you enjoyed it, you might consider leaving a p...
2019-03-2009 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond51. Reviews | How to write an excellent review for Google MapsLet's have a look at a sample review of a restaurant. I hope it will inspire you to feel confident and to post something online!
REVIEW
THE LOTUS FLOWER
I tried the Lotus flower for the first time this month with my family for my dad's birthday, and I realised that it was easily the best Chinese restaurant we've eaten in.
The surroundings were very modern, yet it still felt airy and cosy. The waiters were very welcoming and helpful, and not too rushed, as...
2019-03-1805 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond50. Reviews | How to write an inspiring body and conclusion for
a reviewWhat is the most optimum way to write the internal part of a review, as well as its conclusion? In this episode, we will have a look at how to solve this problem looking at different angles.
From a semantic point of view, we will look at what to include and how to distribute it in different paragraphs. In order to acomplish this, we will use the TiPToP strategy: Ti(=Time), P(=Point), To(=Topic), P(=Place). From a synctactic perspective, we will review different strategies to make your sentences interesting and fun to...
2019-03-1509 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond49. Reviews | How to write the ideal introduction for a reviewWhat is the first thing you need to know about writing a proper review? Discover how to establish your authority. Experiment and surprise your audience by including a revelation that you had thanks to the very same thing that you are reviewing. Invite your reader to come with you on that journey of discovery.
As you move through this episode, you will learn how to include adverbial starts, inversions and verb patterns. You will see: punctuation, meaning and syntax will come together to take your writing and your reviews to the next level. Whether y...
2019-03-1309 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond48. Reviews | How to write the perfect reviewIs there a strategy that can help you producing the perfect review? What are the main communicative functions that we need to portray when we are writing an excellent one? How can we optimize them so that in a few sentences we can produce a memorable review?
Whether you are trying to write about a product on Amazon, or a hotel on booking.com, an experience in a travelling website, or just writing for an exam, there is a way to make sure that all your semantic, grammar and vocabulary needs are met. find out m...
2019-03-1112 min
cuentos tétricos"Nuestra Señora de los Arcontes" | Una historia de terror en colegios católicos¿Qué es lo más horrible que puede pasar en la sacristía de un colegio católico? Y si hubieras sido testigo de algo extraño, ¿qué harías? ¿Cómo te sentirías si como recompensa por callarte la Iglesia te pagara la posibilidad de subir de clase social? ¿Tendrías remordimientos? ¿Qué te debería dar más miedo: rituales satánicos para alimentar a seres paranormales como los arcontes; o rituales normales de pederastia para satisfacer a algunos miembros del clero?
Cuentos tétricos te invita a escuchar "Nuestra señora de los arcontes". Es una histori...
2019-03-0804 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond47. Application letters | How to write a successful job applicationWhat is the secret to writing a successful job application letter? Find out in today's episode.
SAMPLE TASK
Wanted
Friendly, English-speaking people to work as restaurant and bar staff on our Mediterranean cruise ships.
Tell us about
Why you would like to work for us
Any relevant experience you may have
Personal qualities that would be useful on board
Email your little of application to info@cool blue.com, post reference PM44.
Cool Blue Cruises, Southampton
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SAMPLE...
2019-03-0813 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond46. Formal letters and emails | How to begin and end a formal letter correctly (salutations)Do you know how to begin and end a formal letter (or email) correctly? Find out in today's episode
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Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope that it helped you discovering something about writing that you did not know, or that it helped you looking at things from a different perspective. If you enjoyed it, you might consider leaving a positive review wherever you are listening. It might seem simple, but it really helps.
If you know someone who is stru...
2019-03-0605 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond45. Informal emails and letters | How to write them, from planning to finished productWhat are the key ingredients of an informal email or letter? How can you approach this task? From planning to finished product, find everything you need in this episode.
INFORMAL EMAILS: SAMPLE TASKS
You have just received this email from Jo, a friend in Canada.
From: Jo
Subject: Help me!
I really want to be selected for the college ice hockey team, but I know I'm not fit enough. There are only four weeks until the trials take place. What should I do between now and...
2019-03-0412 min
cuentos tétricos"Los planes de la élite" | cuentos de terror distópico¿Alguna vez te has parado a pensar en qué historia de terror tiene la élite en mente para tí? ¿Qué es lo que te debería dar más miedo: los fenómenos paranormales, o la realidad tan brutal en la que nos han atrapado? ¿Crees que podremos pararles, o que acabarán con nosotros sin darnos cuenta?
Cuentos tétricos te invita a escuchar "Los planes de la élite": una historia breve de miedo y de terror distópico que sufriremos todos a diario. Está narrada e interpretada por Mada Jurado.
GRACIAS: Muchísimas gracias por escucha...
2019-03-0109 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond44. Emails and letters | General considerations about emails and lettersCan you write an impressive email? Do you know how to include good content, score high in communicative achievement, show good organization and structure, and display appropriate language control? Find out in today's episode.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE
Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope that it helped you discovering something about writing that you did not know, or that it helped you looking at things from a different perspective. If you enjoyed it, you might consider leaving a positive review wherever you are listening. It might seem si...
2019-03-0107 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond43. Academic writing | How examiners mark essay papersHow do Cambridge examiners mark papers? Find out about "Content", "Communicative achievement", "Organisation and structure" and "Language control". Discover what each one of them entails. Understand how grammar, syntax, punctuation, format, tone and ideas are assessed.
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Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope that it helped you discovering something about writing that you did not know, or that it helped you looking at things from a different perspective. If you enjoyed it, you might consider leaving a positive review wherever you are listening. It mi...
2019-02-2716 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond42. Discursive essays | How to write a discursive essayWhat are the key ingredients of a discursive essay? How can you approach this task? From planning to finished product, find everything you need in this episode.
SAMPLE ESSAY TASK
In your English class, you have been talking about the benefits of regular exercise. Now, your teacher has asked you to write an essay.
Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.
"Should people who are studying or working hard take regular exercise."
Notes
Write about:
1. l...
2019-02-2514 min
cuentos tétricos"Alguien" | cuentos de psicópatas¿Cuántos psicópatas hay por ahí sueltos? ¿Cuándo te encontrarás con "alguien" que es un psicópata al volante?
Cuentos tétricos te invita a escuchar "Alguien": una historia breve de miedo y de terror que sufrimos todos a diario, inspirada en los miles de conductores temerarios que hay sueltos por nuestras carreteras . Está narrada e interpretada por Mada Jurado.
GRACIAS: Muchísimas gracias por escuchar este relato de miedo. Si te ha gustado este cuento, quizá puedas considerar marcarlo como favorito o compartirlo. Nos animaría a producir otros cuentos tétricos... Si ade...
2019-02-2204 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond41. Argumentative and Persuasive essays | How to write a good "agree or disagree" essayWhat makes a good "agree/disagree" essay for the Cambridge exams, at a B2 level? Find out in today's episode.
SAMPLE ESSAY TASK
In your English class, you have been talking about wildlife conservation. Now, your English teacher has asked you write an essay.
Write an essay using all the notes, and give reasons for your point of view.
"Not enough is being done to protect endangered animals."
Do you agree?
Write about:
1. which animals are under threat
2. why we n...
2019-02-2212 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond40. Descriptive essays | How to write a good essay for the Cambridge exams (First Certificate, B2)What makes a good essay for the Cambridge exams, at a B2 level? Find out in today's episode
SAMPLE ESSAY TASK
What can young people do to help the environment?
Write about:
1. Recycling
2. Using cars less
3. Your own idea
SAMPLE ESSAY (SIMPLE VERSION)
There are many things young people can do to protect their local environment. Some of these are recycling, using cars less, and planting tress.
First of a...
2019-02-2013 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond39. Essays | How to write the perfect conclusionWhat are the main communicative functions that you should ideally include in your conclusion? What is something that you should never include? Find out in today's episode.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE
Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope that it helped you discovering something about writing that you did not know, or that it helped you looking at things from a different perspective. If you enjoyed it, you might consider leaving a positive review wherever you are listening. It might seem simple, but it really helps.
2019-02-1807 min
cuentos tétricos"La app tétrica" | terror tecnológico¿Y si pudieras inventarte una app para vengarte de todas las personas tóxicas que hay en tu vida? ¿Qué podría salir mal?
Cuentos tétricos te invita a que escuches "La app tétrica". Es una historia de terror tecnológico, concebida e interpretada por Mada Jurado. ¿Cuántas apps no serán creadas para hacer daño? Piensa en ello...
GRACIAS: Muchísimas gracias por escuchar este relato de miedo. Si te ha gustado este cuento, quizá puedas considerar marcarlo como favorito o compartirlo. Nos animaría a producir otros cuentos tétricos... Si además t...
2019-02-1503 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond38. Essays | How to write a good body paragraphWhat are the key ingredients that make for a fantastic body paragraph? Find out in today's episode
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Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope that it helped you discovering something about writing that you did not know, or that it helped you looking at things from a different perspective. If you enjoyed it, you might consider leaving a positive review wherever you are listening. It might seem simple, but it really helps.
If you know someone who is struggling with writ...
2019-02-1511 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond37. Essays | How to write a good essay introDo you know how to write a good essay intro? What would you use as a "hook"? What is a thesis statement? How would you structure your arguments in order to defend your point? Find out in today's episode.
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2019-02-1312 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond36. Essays | How to understand the structure of an essayWhat is an essay? What are their main functions? How are essays organised? What are their main features? Find out in today's episode.
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2019-02-1108 min
cuentos tétricos"El Tinder del infierno" | cuentos de horror tecnológico¿Y si encontraras al hombre perfecto en Tinder? ¿Y si al darle hacia arriba se transportara a tu casa? ¿Y si tu sueño de historia romántica se convirtiera en la peor pesadilla?
Cuentos tétricos te trae este relato de horror tecnológico, escrito e interpretado por Mada Jurado. Piensa en ello, quizá sea más real de lo que parece.... ¿Cuánta gente no sufre acoso por culpa de estas apps? ¿Importa que sea paranormal o no?
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2019-02-0803 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond35. Academic writing | How to identify cohesive elements in textsDo you know how to identify cohesive elements in texts? Listen to this episode to reflect upon some cohesive devices found in a short, given text.
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If...
2019-02-0807 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond34. Academic writing | How to produce cohesive texts (cohesion)What is cohesion? What is the connection between cohesion and coherence? What are some cohesive devices at your disposal? What would happen to a text if you used cohesive devices excessively!? Find out in today's episode.
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2019-02-0609 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond33. Academic writing | How to improve text coherenceIn today's episode, we are going to explore how to fix a faulty, incoherent sentence in which some piece of key information is missing.
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2019-02-0407 min
cuentos tétricos"La mujer en la pared" | cuentos y leyendas de terror sudamericanas¿Qué pasaría si estuvieras desesperada con tu bebé? ¿Y si hubiera una mujer dentro de la pared que quisiera ayudarte? ¿Y si esa mujer hubiera matado a su propio bebé en su Ecuador natal?
Cuentos tétricos te invita a que escuches "La mujer en la pared". Es un relato que combina terror sobrenatural con leyendas tradicionales sudamericanas.
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2019-02-0109 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond32. Academic writing | How to identify coherent ideas (2/2)Can you identify what supporting sentences will increase your text coherence? And more importantly, why? Find out in today's episode with a little bit of guided practice.
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2019-02-0112 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond31. Academic writing | How to identify coherent ideas (1/2)Can you identify what supporting sentences will increase your text coherence? And more importantly, why? Find out in today's episode with a little bit of guided practice.
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2019-01-3008 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond30. Academic writing | How to produce coherent textsWhat are the characteristics of coherent texts? How can you recognise them and use them to improve your writing? Find out in today's episode.
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If you...
2019-01-2807 min
cuentos tétricos"Luis" | cuentos de terror paranormal¿Y si fueras víctima de un fenómeno paranormal? ¿Te vendrías abajo, o aprovecharías la ocasión para cambiar tu vida?
Cuentos tétricos te invita a escuchar "Luis". Es una historia breve de miedo y de terror.
GRACIAS: Muchísimas gracias por escuchar este relato de miedo. Si te ha gustado este cuento, quizá puedas considerar marcarlo como favorito o compartirlo. Nos animaría a producir otros cuentos tétricos... Si además te apetece comentar, pásate por facebook.com/cuentostetricos
ETIQUETAS: cuentos, relatos, historias; miedo, terror, horror; podcasts, radio...
2019-01-2503 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond29. Academic writing | How to achieve coherence and cohesionBefore we move any further into how to write a very good, decent paragraph, we need to consider two absolutely essential concepts: coherence and cohesion. They are transversal to all kinds of writing, and communication at large even. Any reader — examiners included — will notice immediately if any of this two aspects are missing. They might not be able to pinpoint what it is that is wrong with your text, but it will have a very negative impact on them. So, what is coherence, what is cohesion and how do these two concepts relate? Find out in today's episode.
2019-01-2507 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond28. Academic writing | How to fix faulty topic sentencesDo you know how to identify a faulty topic sentence? Would you know how to fix it? Can you do it so that the rest of your related ideas flow naturally? Find out in today's episode.
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2019-01-2310 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond27. Academic writing | How to write the perfect topic sentenceWhat is the secret to the perfect topic sentence? Do you know how to build a topic sentence that is interesting, not too narrow, not too broad, and that is not a chunk? Find out all the yummy tricks of the trade in today's episode...
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2019-01-2110 min
cuentos tétricos"El paquete" | cuentos de la España negra¿Qué harías si te despertara una voz por la noche diciéndote que vas a recibir un paquete? ¿Y si esa voz fuera la de una persona que lleva muerta más de 2 años?
Cuentos tétricos te invita a escuchar este cuento de miedo surrealista (por desgracia, tan real como la vida misma).
GRACIAS: Muchísimas gracias por escuchar este relato de miedo. Si te ha gustado este cuento, quizá puedas considerar marcarlo como favorito o compartirlo. Nos animaría a producir otros cuentos tétricos... Si además te apetece comentar, pásate por faceb...
2019-01-1805 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond26. Academic writing | How to write a paragraph. PEEL and TiPToP strategies.What is a paragraph? What are the main "ingredients" of a successful one? How can you control its structure? Do you know when to start a paragraph and when to finish it? Find out in today's episode.
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2019-01-1806 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond25. Syntax | How to identify sentence structuresCan you identify sentence structures by understanding their underlying syntax? In this episode, we we'll have some guided practice so that you can become confident at deducing architectural features in sentences.
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2019-01-1614 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond24. Syntax and structure | How to identify compound-complex sentencesWhat are compound-complex sentences? How can you identify them? What are their main ingredients and characteristics? Find out all about them in this episode.
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2019-01-1406 min
cuentos tétricos"A las tres de la mañana" | cuentos de suspense macabro¿Podemos escaparnos de nuestras pesadillas? ¿O las provocamos nosotros? ¿Qué tipo de pesadilla te da más terror?
Cuentos tétricos te invita a escuchar la historia "A las tres de la mañana". Es un cuento de miedo muy real, narrado e interpretado por Mada Jurado.
GRACIAS: Muchísimas gracias por escuchar este relato de miedo. Si te ha gustado este cuento, quizá puedas considerar marcarlo como favorito o compartirlo. Nos animaría a producir otros cuentos tétricos... Si además te apetece comentar, pásate por facebook.com/cuentostetricos
ETIQUETAS: cuentos, relatos...
2019-01-1102 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond23. Semantics and syntax | How to create compound and complex sentences from two independent clausesIn this episode, we are going to practice sentence formation. Starting from two independent clauses, we are going to create their corresponding compound and complex sentences at the same time. This way, we are going to go deep into the relationship between syntax, punctuation and meaning in English.
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2019-01-1107 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond22. Syntax and semantics | How to transform compound sentences into complex onesFind out how to convert compound sentences into complex ones. Follow these guided exercises and learn how to translate coordinating conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs into their corresponding subordinating adverbs. Semantically, let's change a relationship of independent equals into a relationship of inescapable dependency.
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2019-01-0913 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond21. Semantics and syntax | How to create complex sentencesLet's review how to create complex sentences so that we can start converting compound sentences into complex ones.
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2019-01-0710 min
cuentos tétricos"OK, Google" | cuentos de terror tecnológico¿Y si Google pudiera ayudarte a hacer realidad tus deseos más tétricos y con total impunidad?
Cuentos tétricos te trae este inquietante relato tecnológico. No es un cuento de miedo paranormal, sino una historia de terror psicológico que por desgracia será real de aquí a poco (si es que no lo es ya...)
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2019-01-0407 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond20. Syntax and punctuation | How to identify complex sentencesWhat do English teachers mean when they say that you should create complex sentences? How can we visualize them? In this episode, we will define them, give you tips so that you can identify and create them, and drill their corresponding punctuation.
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2019-01-0410 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond19. Syntax and semantics | How to distinguish between simple and compound sentencesAre the following sentences simple sentences or compound sentences? How can you even tell? Listen to this episode to find out the answer and to start the journey from meaning to structure in English.
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2019-01-0206 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond18. Punctuation and semantics | How to produce compound sentences (free production exercise)Get some practice into creating compound sentences. In this episode, we will have a semi-guided exercise in which you will be able to blend syntax, punctuation and meaning in English.
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2018-12-3108 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond17. Punctuation | How to create compound sentences (guided practice)Practise how to blend two ideas into a compound sentence. Link them with coordinating conjunctions, semicolons, and conjunctive adverbs.
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2018-12-2809 min
cuentos tétricos"Mi amigo invisible" | cuentos de miedo y exorcismos¿Te arrancarías una parte de ti porque otros te lo digan?
Cuentos tétricos te trae "Mi amigo invisible". Es una historia de miedo real, que ocurre cada día en todos los rincones del mundo. Está inspirada en las noticias horribles que vemos en televisión a diario. Lo terrible es que no son cuentos de terror "paranormales", sino historias de miedo "muy normales", que de hecho nos pasan a ti, a mí, a todos...
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2018-12-2805 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond16. Punctuation | How to make compound sentences using conjunctive adverbsFind out how to link two independent clauses with conjunctive adverbs or adverbials.
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2018-12-2610 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond15. Punctuation | How to use semicolons (;) in complicated listsFind out about the second way in which you can use a semicolon: in complicated lists, in order to create internal order and taxonomy.
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2018-12-2407 min
cuentos tétricos"Un regalo encadenado" | cuentos de terror estilo asiático¿Está el sufrimiento de los demás justificado para escapar del tuyo? ¿Pasarás el mensaje de esta historia de terror, sabiendo del sufrimiento que otro va a parecer? Y si estás condenado, ¿qué más da? ¿O sí importan el miedo y el terror? ¿Crees que son sólo cuentos?
Cuentos tétricos te trae este relato de terror con dilema moral inspirado por cuentos de miedo asiáticos.
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2018-12-2104 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond14. Punctuation | How to link two independent clauses. The semicolon (;) acting as a conjunctionIs there a way in which we can link to independent sentences, but without explicitly explaining what the connection is between them? Visualize the union between two independent clauses as a marriage of equals. Can we find the equivalent of a "wedding ring" indicating as that there is a marriage, but without explaining what the marriage is about? There sure is a way: meet the semicolon!
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2018-12-2110 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond13. Syntax and punctuation | How to distinguish phrases and clauses. Compound subjects, verbs and objectsDo we always need to add a comma before the coordinating conjunctions of the FANBOYS? Find out in this episode. We will also explore what a phrase is, what a clause is, as well as introducing compound subjects, compound verbs, and compound objects.
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2018-12-1911 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond12. Punctuation | How to link two independent clauses. Compound sentences with the FANBOYSHow to link two independent clauses or sentences into a compound sentence using a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS). From a semantic point of view, this would be the equivalent of having a marriage of two strong, independent people. Individually, they can survive, but together, they're stronger. Coupling sentences in this way —using a comma plus a fanboy— is the equivalent of getting to read their the wedding vows. This strategy is the same as making sure that we explicitly know the connection between them: reason, addition, contrast, surprising contrast, etc...
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2018-12-1716 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond11. How to create emphasis and direct attention to details using colons (:)In this episode, we will talk about "the colon". This is a very interesting piece of punctuation that can allow us to expand on ideas, to create lists, and to alter sentence structure for impact. Listen to this episode, pay attention to the syntax involved, and I hope that you can make your writing far more interesting from now on!
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2018-12-1408 min
cuentos tétricos"Emma" | cuentos de terror y violencia de género¿Qué harías si alguien te confesara que ha hecho algo horrible?
Cuentos tétricos te invita a escuchar la historia de "Emma". Es un cuento de miedo muy real, interpretado por Mada Jurado. Es un relato de terror completamente inventado; no obstante, seguramente haya muchísimas "Emmas" por ahí sueltas...
GRACIAS: Muchísimas gracias por escuchar este relato de miedo. Si te ha gustado este cuento, quizá puedas considerar marcarlo como favorito o compartirlo. Nos animaría a producir otros cuentos tétricos... Si además te apetece comentar, pásate por facebook.com/cuentostetric...
2018-12-1405 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond10. How to build exciting, interesting sentencesDo all sentences need to follow the structure subject + verb + object, or can we design more exciting ways to express thoughts? Find out in today's episode, in which we will combine syntax and punctuation to create meaning.
OUTLINE:
1. Reviewing previous episodes
2. How to begin a sentence following the standard sentence structure (subject + verb+ object)
3. How to begin with an adverbial clause or prepositional phrase
4. How to begin with one -ed adjective: Scared, ...
5. How to begin with two -ed adjectives: Scared and confused, ...
6. H...
2018-12-1211 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond9. How to use commas with disjunctsCommas and disjuncts. What are they? How should you go about them?
OUTLINE:
1. Introduction (reviewing previous episodes): Forcing non-essential information and clauses into a sentence requires commas
2. How to punctuate personal opinions
- What are disjuncts?
- Some examples of disjuncts
- What are conjuncts, adjuncts and disjuncts?
- How to identify disjuncts: Sarah, unfortunately, has to work late.
KEYWORDS:
conjuncts, adjuncts, disjuncts, opinions, commas
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2018-12-1004 min
cuentos tétricos"¡Nos ha oído!" | cuentos de horror con visitantes nocturnos¿Y si vives sola pero puedes oír como algo está hablando en tu habitación? ¿Y si esos intrusos se dan cuenta de que les has oído?
Cuentos tétricos y de terror, entre lo paranormal y la locura. Disfruta de este historia de miedo y, sobre todo, piensa en este relato de terror si alguna vez te ocurre...
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2018-12-0702 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond8. How to use commas in relative clausesUsing the comma to add extra, non-essential information to sentences.
OUTLINE:
1. Introduction: Reviewing previous episodes
2. How to use commas as a means to include non-essential, additional info: non-defining relative clauses
- My neighbour, who is from France, is an idiot.
3. Why we should not use commas with defining relative clauses
- My neighbour who is from France is an idiot.
KEYWORDS:
commas, relative clauses, defining relative clauses, non- defining relative clauses
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2018-12-0707 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond7. How to use the commas in other contexts. The Oxford comma.Other comma uses: from places to time, from adjectives to lists, from extra info to the Oxford comma, and everything in between...
OUTLINE:
1. How to use commas to separate a city and its state
2. How to pile up prepositional phrases of place
3. How to use commas with dates: American and British systems to write dates
4. How and when to use commas with coordinating adjectives
5. How to use commas when calling people out (vocative): “Let's eat, Grandpa!” Vs. “Let's eat Grandpa!”
6. How to use commas...
2018-12-0515 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond6. How to deal with negative adverbial starts What will happen if I want to begin my sentence with a negative adverbial? Would it be enough with a comma, or is there a higher price to pay? Jump right into the fascinating world of negative inversions...
OUTLINE:
1. Introduction: A review of the previous episode; it is OK ro move an adverbial to the beginning of the sentence as long as I promise to give you a comma.
2. What happens if I want to move a negative adverb to the beginning of a sentence? Negative adverbial openings cause negative inve...
2018-12-0306 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond5. How to use commas with adverbial startsCan I challenge the common sentence structure "subject + verb + object/complement"? What if I feel like starting with place or time? Can I go for it? Sure, as long as you promise to add a comma...
OUTLINE:
1. Introduction: A review of the previous episode; he position and order of adverbial groups within a sentence.
2. What happens when we move adverbials to the beginning of the sentence? Brief pauses (when speaking); adding a comma (when writing) =>
- In England, people drive on the left. (Place)
- Tonight, you mus...
2018-11-3006 min
cuentos tétricos"¡Déjame dormir!" | cuentos de fantasmas¿Y si tu hermana no te deja dormir por las noches? ¿Y si no para, a pesar de que le llevas flores a su tumba desde hace mucho tiempo?
Cuentos tétricos te invita a escuchar la historia "Déjame dormir". Es un cuento de miedo muy real, narrado por Mada Jurado.
GRACIAS: Muchísimas gracias por escuchar este relato de miedo. Si te ha gustado este cuento, quizá puedas considerar marcarlo como favorito o compartirlo. Nos animaría a producir otros cuentos tétricos... Si además te apetece comentar, pásate por facebook.com/cuentost...
2018-11-3001 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond4. How to use adverbials in sentencesLearn how to create the perfect sentence. Visualize it as a story. Follow the main pattern: subject + verb + object + space + time + manner + reason/purpose + others...
OUTLINE:
1. Introduction: A review of the five main sentence structures discussed in previous episodes (episode 3).
2. How to introduce adverbials in sentences: Subject + verb + object(s) + adverbials => I | like | my job | very much
- How to introduce adverbials of place in a sentence: Subject + verb + object(s) + (adverbial of) place => You | meet | a friend | in the street
- How to introduce adverbials of tim...
2018-11-2812 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond3. How to visualise the five sentence structuresHow many sentence structures are there? Is it just one, a couple of them, or almost infinite? Does it really matter? Well, listen to this episode to find out...
EPISODE OUTLINE:
1. Introduction: Setting the scene: “Five guys are moving a piano.”
2. What are the main parts of a sentence?
- Subject
- Verb
- Object
- Complement
- Adverbial
3. What are the main sentence structures?
- Structure 1: Subject + (intransitive) verb => My arms | are aching
- Structure 2: Subjec...
2018-11-2611 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond2. How to identify the different parts of speechLet's begin our journey into our tricks by having a look at words. They are the building blocks that we're going to use to create meaning in English. In today's episode, we will look at "word classes" or "parts of speech".
EPISODE OUTLINE:
1. A "metaphorical" café full of words
2. Identifying parts of speech in a sentence
3. What are the eight different parts of speech?
4. Can the same word belong to two different parts of speech?
5. Guided practice: how to identify word classes in a sentenc...
2018-11-2310 min
cuentos tétricos"Mi ventana" | cuentos de terror paranormal¿Y si alguien llama a la ventana de la habitación de tu hija por las noches cuando vives en un octavo piso?...
Cuentos tétricos te invita a que escuches "Mi ventana". Ha sido producido por cuentos perversos como parte de sus cuentos de miedo y cuentos de terror. Qué tipo de miedo es este: ¿paranormal o pederasta?
GRACIAS: Muchísimas gracias por escuchar este relato de miedo. Si te ha gustado este cuento, quizá puedas considerar marcarlo como favorito o compartirlo. Nos animaría a producir otros cuentos tétricos... Si además te apetece c...
2018-11-2302 min
Writing Tricks for College Essays and beyond1. An exciting look into our creative writing labWelcome to "writing tricks" podcast, the place where syntax, punctuation and meaning react with one another! Join me, and we will explore how to improve your English by experimenting with these things.
EPISODE OUTLINE: 1. Presentation and scope of the podcast 2. Contents that will be covered in future episodes
kEYWORDS: introduction, syntax, grammar, words, phrases, clauses, punctuation, sentences, linkers, paragraphs, whole texts, genres, meaning, linguistics, semantics.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE
Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope that it helped you discover...
2018-11-2105 min
cuentos tétricos"Papi" | cuentos tétricos¿Qué pasaría si mamá te dijera que papá la mató?
Cuentos tétricos te invita a que escuches "Papi", el primer cuento de la serie, interpretado por Mada Jurado. Espero que disfrutes de este micro-relato de terror.
GRACIAS: Muchísimas gracias por escuchar este relato de miedo. Si te ha gustado este cuento, quizá puedas considerar marcarlo como favorito o compartirlo. Nos animaría a producir otros cuentos tétricos... Si además te apetece comentar, pásate por facebook.com/cuentostetricos
ETIQUETAS: cuentos, relatos, historias; miedo, terror, horror; podcasts, radio, programa; paranormal, cons...
2018-11-1601 min