Curso de Inglés

13. COULDA → COULD HAVE

I coulda called you earlier.

She coulda won the game.

We coulda taken the train.

He coulda helped us.

They coulda arrived sooner.

I coulda stayed longer.

You coulda told me the truth.

She coulda chosen another dress.

We coulda avoided the problem.

He coulda fixed the computer.

I coulda forgotten the appointment.

They coulda missed the bus.

You coulda asked for help.

She coulda studied more.

We coulda gone together.

He coulda made a mistake.

I coulda bought it yesterday.

They coulda waited for us.

You coulda warned me.

She coulda taken a different route.

We coulda saved some money.

He coulda said something.

I coulda finished earlier.

They coulda changed their plans.

You coulda been right.

14. SHOULDA → SHOULD HAVE

I shoulda called my mom.

You shoulda listened to him.

She shoulda arrived earlier.

We shoulda brought an umbrella.

He shoulda checked the address.

They shoulda waited outside.

I shoulda studied for the test.

You shoulda told me sooner.

She shoulda taken a break.

We shoulda left before dark.

He shoulda apologized.

They shoulda locked the door.

I shoulda written it down.

You shoulda asked first.

She shoulda saved the receipt.

We shoulda bought more food.

He shoulda worn a jacket.

They shoulda followed the instructions.

I shoulda gone with you.

You shoulda been more careful.

She shoulda called the police.

We shoulda checked the weather.

He shoulda kept the key.

They shoulda cleaned the room.

I shoulda known better.

OVER = terminado, acabado

The movie is over.

The game is finally over.

The meeting is over now.

The school day is over.

The concert was over by midnight.

The rain is over.

The storm is over.

The vacation is already over.

The party ended when the music was over.

Once the work is over, he goes home.

The long wait is over.

The show will be over soon.

When the class is over, she calls her mother.

The difficult part is over.

The weekend is over already.

OVER = de nuevo, otra vez

Let's do it over.

She started the exercise over.

He wrote the sentence over.

I had to start the project over.

They played the game over.

She made the cake over.

He did the assignment over.

We watched the scene over.

I had to record the message over.

She painted the wall over.

He told the story over.

They built the model over.

Let's try that conversation over.

She typed the paragraph over.

We started the lesson over.

OVER = hacia aquí, hacia allí

Come over here for a minute.

She came over to my house yesterday.

He went over to the other side of the room.

Come over and sit with us.

They went over to their friend's house.

She walked over to the window.

He came over after school.

We went over to the store.

The dog came over to me.

She moved over to the other chair.

He went over and opened the door.

Can you come over this afternoon?

They came over for dinner.

She walked over to her brother.

I'll go over and talk to him.

OVER = revisar, repasar

Let's go over the plan.

She went over her notes before the test.

He looked over the report.

We need to go over these instructions.

I looked over my homework before class.

The teacher went over the lesson again.

She went over the details with her team.

He looked over the document carefully.

Let's go over everything one more time.

They went over the rules together.

I need to look over this email.

She went over the schedule with me.

He looked over the list before leaving.

We went over the problem in class.

The manager went over the numbers with the employees.

Write

Write — wrote — written

My sister writes in her journal every night.

The teacher is writing something on the board.

He has written three emails today.

My father has been writing a book about his life.

I wrote a letter to my friend yesterday.

We were writing our homework when the lights went out.

My mother had written the shopping list before she left.

They had been writing reports all morning.

You will write your name here.

The students will be writing their final exams tomorrow.

My brother will have written the report by Friday.

By next year, she will have been writing for ten years.

Stand

Stand — stood — stood

My father stands near the door every morning.

The teacher is standing in front of the class.

She has stood there for twenty minutes.

My brother has been standing in line since seven o'clock.

I stood outside yesterday.

We were standing near the river when it started raining.

The security guard had stood at the entrance for hours.

They had been standing in line for more than an hour.

You will stand over there.

The players will be standing on the field before the game.

My sister will have stood there for an hour by noon.

By the end of the day, the workers will have been standing outside for several hours.

Hear

Hear — heard — heard

My grandmother hears everything from her room.

The doctor is hearing the patient's heartbeat.

He has heard that song many times.

My sister has been hearing strange noises at night.

I heard a loud noise yesterday.

We were hearing music from the house next door.

My father had heard the news before I called him.

They had been hearing the same story for years.

You will hear the announcement soon.

The passengers will be hearing more information shortly.

My mother will have heard the news by tomorrow.

By next month, the students will have been hearing English every day for a year.

Let

Let — let — let

My mother lets me use her car.

The teacher is letting the students leave early.

She has let her brother borrow her computer.

My father has been letting the dog sleep inside lately.

I let my friend use my phone yesterday.

We were letting the children play outside.

My parents had let me stay up late.

They had been letting people enter through the back door.

You will let me know tomorrow.

The coach will be letting the players rest after the game.

My sister will have let everyone know by Friday.

By next month, the manager will have been letting employees work from home for a year.

The Old House

Last summer, I went on a cruise with my uncle. During the trip, he told me about an ancient house near the coast that had been abandoned for many years. He loved adventure, so he convinced me to explore it with him.

When we arrived, we saw a small pipe sticking out of the ground. Sewage had damaged part of the property, and the smell was terrible. My uncle said that a plumber had once tried to fix the problem, but the house had been empty for too long.

We entered through an old wooden door. The inner walls were covered with a strange lining, and several layers of paint were falling off. The masonry was still surprisingly tough, though. The building was old, but it was resistant.

In one room, we found an ancient box. Inside was a small trinket, a copper coin, and an old doll. I picked up the coin and noticed a strange thread attached to it. When I pulled the thread, a hidden door opened.

Behind the door was a dark tunnel. We decided to crawl through it. After a few minutes, we reached a large underground room. There were mushrooms growing everywhere, and we even saw a small crab near a pool of water.

Suddenly, my uncle pointed at the wall. Someone had written a message there: “They don't make them like they used to.”

We laughed because the house really was built differently. Then we noticed something else. There was a bounty written on an old piece of paper. Apparently, someone had offered a reward for finding a missing box.

We started looking around. My uncle told me to count the wooden boxes while he searched the shelves. My count reached twenty when suddenly we heard a loud noise.

A piece of the ceiling fell down, and dust filled the room. I started coughing. My eyes were sensitive to the dust, and it began to irritate them. My uncle gave me a protective mask.

Then we found the missing box.

It contained several old documents about the house. One document mentioned an agreement between the original owners. Another said that someone had violated the agreement and stolen valuable objects.

Suddenly, we heard footsteps.

Someone was staring at us from the other side of the room.

My uncle whispered, “Don't move.”

The stranger walked toward us. He was carrying a heavy bag. He tried to trick us into giving him the box, but my uncle refused.

The man became angry and started screwing around with the old machinery in the room. Then one of the machines suddenly cut out.

We ran.

As we escaped through the tunnel, I stepped on something sharp. My foot became sore, but I kept going. Outside, we finally stopped to rest.

My uncle said, “That was a tough adventure.”

I agreed.

Later that night, we went back to town. I had a good workout that day, even though I hadn't planned one. My uncle laughed and said that sometimes you don't need to work out at a gym to get exercise.

At dinner, we ate shrimp and lobster with guava juice. My uncle warned me not to eat too much because my stomach was already sensitive.

I ignored him.

The next morning, I had diarrhea.

My uncle laughed and said, “Next time, trust your gut.”

I definitely learned my lesson.

She pulled a loose thread from her shirt.

I replied to the thread with a question.

She learned how to weave baskets.

The branches weave together above the path.

A blood clot formed inside the blood vessel.

A clot of people stood near the entrance.

Please seal the envelope.

The seal on the bottle is broken.

We saw a seal swimming in the ocean.

The wound will heal with time.

The medicine helped the skin heal.

We went on a cruise last summer.

The car was cruising down the highway.

He showed me a magic trick.

The trick was to make everyone believe the story.

She tricked him into believing her.

She bought a small trinket at the market.

They discovered an ancient temple.

She cut out a picture from the newspaper.

The engine suddenly cut out.

This is a tough job.

This material is tough and durable.

It was a tough situation to deal with.

You should chew your food slowly.

The little girl was playing with her doll.

They violated the law.

They violated the agreement.

We reached an agreement.

The two countries signed a peace agreement.

Why are you staring at me?

He used a screwdriver to screw the handle onto the door.

You screwed up my plans.

Stop screwing around and get to work.

The sewage flowed through the underground pipes.

Water runs through this pipe.

The plumber replaced the broken pipe.

They went on an adventure in the mountains.

He went on a shopping spree.

He threw a punch at the wall.

She punched a hole in the paper.

The baby learned to crawl.

Traffic was crawling along the highway.

He has years of experience in masonry.

I found a mushroom growing in the garden.

We put mushrooms on the pizza.

The sheriff offered a bounty for information.

The garden produced a bounty of vegetables.

Please count the books on the table.

Your opinion counts.

The wire is made of copper.

The copper stopped the car.

We called a plumber to fix the leaking pipe.

I had a good workout this morning.

I work out three times a week.

We need to work out a solution to this problem.

The horse lifted its hoof.

He is buttering up his boss because he wants a promotion.

The lemon contains citric acid.

Too much stomach acid can cause discomfort.

It takes time to digest a large meal.

The helmet is protective.

The cake has three layers.

The inner part of the box is empty.

My skin is sensitive to certain soaps.

He is very sensitive about criticism.

The jacket has a soft lining.

The stomach has a protective lining.

My legs are sore after the workout.

I have a sore on my mouth.

Smoke can irritate your eyes.

His constant questions irritate me.

The doctor found an ulcer in his stomach.

The parasite lives inside its host.

The doctor examined his gut.

Trust your gut.

We had shrimp for dinner.

We saw a crab on the beach.

The crab pinched my finger.

They ordered lobster for dinner.

The report exposed the truth.

The accident exposed the pipes.

This exercise can boost your energy.

The new system boosted productivity.

I ate a fresh guava.

The illness caused diarrhea.

Thread

Weave

Clot

Seal

Heal

Cruise

Trick

Trinket

Ancient

Cut out

Tough

Chew

Doll

Violate

Agreement

Stare

Screw

Sewage

Pipe

Adventure

Spree

Punch

Crawl

Masonry

Mushroom

Bounty

Count

Copper

Plumber

Workout

Work out

Hoof

Butter up

Acid

Digest

Protective

Layer

Inner

Sensitive

Lining

Sore

Irritate

Ulcer

Parasite

Gut

Shrimp

Crab

Lobster

Expose

Boost

Guava

Diarrhea

Yesterday, I woke up early because I had to go to work. I was supposed to leave at six, but I didn't feel like getting up. I was too tired to get out of bed, so I stayed there for a few more minutes.

I knew I had to hurry so I wouldn't be late. I got dressed quickly and made some coffee so I could wake up. I didn't have enough time to make breakfast, so I grabbed a sandwich instead of cooking.

Before leaving the house, I checked my bag to make sure I had everything. I remembered to take my keys, but I forgot to charge my phone. I wanted my brother to drive me to work, but he was still sleeping, so I decided to go by myself.

On the way to work, I ran into an old friend. We hadn't seen each other in years, so we stopped to talk. He told me that he had moved to another city and was getting used to his new job. He said that he was interested in learning Spanish because he wanted to travel around Latin America.

I told him that learning a language takes time and that you have to be patient. I explained that you can't become fluent overnight. You have to keep practicing, even when you don't feel like studying. I also told him that listening every day can help you get used to the way people actually speak.

When I finally arrived at work, my boss asked me to help with a problem. He wanted me to check some documents and make sure everything was correct. I tried to finish the job quickly, but there were too many things to do.

I decided to take a short break instead of continuing without resting. I went outside so I could get some fresh air. After taking a few minutes to relax, I went back inside and finished everything.

By the end of the day, I was exhausted, but I was happy because I had accomplished what I needed to do. I was looking forward to going home so I could relax.

When I got home, I didn't feel like cooking, so I ordered some food instead. While I was waiting, I watched a video in English. I didn't understand every word, but I kept listening because I knew that repetition would help me improve.

Even though I was tired, I studied for another thirty minutes. I knew I had to keep practicing if I wanted English to become natural. I wasn't trying to learn everything at once. I was simply trying to learn something new every day.

So

I left some coffee for you so you can drink it later.

She is studying hard so she can pass the exam.

We took a different road so we wouldn't get stuck in traffic.

He saved his work so he wouldn't lose anything.

I'll send you a message so you know when I arrive.

They planted more trees so the area will have more shade.

I spoke quietly so nobody would hear us.

She bought a larger suitcase so she could pack everything.

We need to leave early so we don't miss the train.

He wore a jacket so he wouldn't get cold outside.

I'm going to write down the instructions so I don't forget them.

They moved the meeting to Friday so everyone could attend.

I turned off the television so my sister could study.

She didn't tell him the secret so he wouldn't worry.

I'll leave the key under the mat so you can get inside.

We opened the windows so the smell could disappear.

He took a picture of the receipt so he could prove that he paid.

I put my phone on silent so I won't be interrupted.

She is saving money so she can buy a new computer.

We brought extra chairs so nobody has to stand.

So that

I set the alarm for six so that I won't oversleep tomorrow.

She wore comfortable shoes so that she could walk around the city all day.

We are leaving now so that we can get there before dark.

He closed the gate so that the animals wouldn't escape.

I'll explain everything again so that you don't get confused.

They installed new lights so that people could see the road better.

I saved the document twice so that I wouldn't lose my work.

She brought an extra blanket so that her little brother wouldn't be cold.

We should check the weather so that we know what to expect.

He put the medicine somewhere safe so that the children couldn't reach it.

I'm going to charge my headphones so that I can listen to the podcast later.

They built a small bridge so that people could cross the river.

I wrote her name on the package so that nobody would confuse it with the others.

She didn't mention the problem so that her parents wouldn't worry.

We recorded the conversation so that we could listen to it again later.

I'll bring some cash so that we don't have to use a card.

He moved the furniture so that there would be more room.

I checked the address twice so that I wouldn't go to the wrong place.

They started early so that they could finish before lunchtime.

She turned down the volume so that the baby wouldn't wake up.

Friendship is a strong connection between friends.

Their friendship has lasted for many years.

A relationship is a connection between two people.

They have a good relationship with their neighbors.

A partnership is an arrangement where two people or groups work together.

The two companies formed a partnership.

Leadership is the ability to guide or lead other people.

Good leadership can make a team stronger.

Membership means being a member of a group or organization.

My gym membership expires next month.

Ownership means having legal control of something.

He took ownership of the small farm.

Citizenship is the legal status of being a citizen of a country.

She applied for American citizenship.

A scholarship is money given to help someone pay for their education.

He received a scholarship to attend college.

A championship is a competition to decide who is the best.

Our team won the championship.

An internship is a temporary job where someone gains work experience.

She got an internship at a technology company.

An apprenticeship is a period of training for a particular job or skill.

He started an apprenticeship with a mechanic.

Companionship means having someone with you and enjoying their company.

The dog provides companionship for the elderly man.

Sportsmanship means behaving fairly and respectfully in sports.

His sportsmanship impressed everyone after the game.

Workmanship is the quality of the work done by someone.

The workmanship on this table is excellent.

Craftsmanship is the skill involved in making something by hand.

The craftsmanship of this wooden chair is impressive.

Entrepreneurship is the activity of starting and running businesses.

She became interested in entrepreneurship at a young age.

Fellowship is a feeling of friendship and connection among people.

The students enjoyed the fellowship of their classmates.

Hardship is a difficult situation or period in life.

The family went through many hardships.

Courtship is the traditional period when two people get to know each other before marriage.

Their courtship lasted several years.

Kinship is a relationship between people who are related or feel closely connected.

I feel a strong sense of kinship with my cousins.

Sponsorship is financial or other support given to a person, event, or organization.

The event received sponsorship from a local company.

Censorship is the control or removal of information, books, movies, or other content.

The government faced criticism for its censorship of the media.

Stewardship means taking responsible care of something.

Good stewardship of the land is important for farmers.

A dealership is a business that sells or represents a particular type of vehicle or product.

We bought the car from a local dealership.

A battleship is a large, heavily armed warship.

The battleship sailed across the ocean.

A New Beginning

After many years of friendship, Daniel and Mark decided to start a business together. Their relationship was strong, and they believed their partnership could be successful.

Daniel had good leadership skills, while Mark had experience in business and entrepreneurship. They also had a strong sense of ownership and took responsibility for every decision they made.

Their company offered an internship to students and created an apprenticeship program for young people who wanted to learn a trade. They even offered a scholarship to help talented students continue their education.

As the company grew, its membership increased, and it received sponsorship from several local businesses. One local dealership became an important partner.

The company also supported sports in the community. The local team won the championship, and everyone admired the players' sportsmanship.

Daniel believed that good workmanship and craftsmanship were essential. He wanted every product to be made with care and skill.

The company also practiced good stewardship of the land around its facilities. They believed that responsible care of the environment was part of their duty.

However, the business went through some hardship during its first years. Daniel and Mark had to overcome many difficulties, but their fellowship and companionship helped them continue.

Their employees came from different backgrounds, but they developed a strong sense of kinship. Some even became close friends outside of work.

Years later, Daniel became a citizen of the country, and his citizenship gave him a deeper connection to the community.

During that time, his daughter was going through courtship with a young man she had known for several years. Daniel was happy for her and supported their relationship.

The company eventually faced criticism over censorship when it decided to remove certain controversial advertisements. Daniel explained that the decision was made carefully and responsibly.

Despite all the challenges, the company continued to grow. Its success came from friendship, partnership, leadership, hard work, and a strong commitment to the community.

One day, while visiting a naval museum, Daniel saw an old battleship and thought about how much his life had changed. He realized that success was not just about money or business. It was also about the relationships and connections he had built along the way.