IMPORTANT SPEECH WORDS

(TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION)

ENGLISH LEVEL B2-C1
SIN IMPORTAR/IGNORANDO/PESE A…
FOR
•For he had studied diligently,
he passed the exam with
flying colors. (easily)
YET (PERO- CON ALGO EN COMUN)

•HUMAN BEINGS ARE ALL

DIFFERENT YET THE SAME.
•SHE IS BOSSY YET STUBBORN
WHILE (2 DIFFERENT ACTIONS)

•WHILE MY PET IS PLAYING

WITH ITS TOYS, I AM
READING A BOOK.
 WHEREAS (MIENTRAS QUE… ACCIONES EN
CONTEXTOS SIMILARES)

• WHEREAS I STUDY HARD, MY CLASSMATES ARE

ON THEIR PHONES
• The company's profits soared in the fourth quarter, whereas
their competitors struggled to maintain market share.
• Soar----elevarse/subir
STILL (AUN)

•DESPITE WE ARE NO LONGER

TOGETHER, I STILL THINK
ABOUT YOU
•I STILL REMEMBER YOU.
NOTWITHSTANDING….PESE A/IGNORANDO/SOPORTANDO
LA ADVERSIDAD

•She decided to pursue her dreams

notwithstanding the obstacles that
stood in her way. (SHE DID IT
ANYWAY)
HOWEVER………….SIN EMBARGO

•I wanted to go for a run;

however, the pouring rain made
it impossible to step outside.
NEVERTHELESS……….SIN IMPORTAR/ PESE A

•She had sprained her ankle the

night before; nevertheless, she
insisted on joining the hiking trip
with her friends.
HENCE………….POR LO QUE

•I HAVE NO MONEY, HENCE I

WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BUY
THAT EXPENSIVE
HANDBAG.
IN SPITE OF………….A PESAR DE…

•In spite of the heavy rain, Sarah

decided to go for a run in the
park.
DESPITE OF…………PESE A/ SIN IMPORTAR

•"Despite the heavy rain, they

decided to continue with their
outdoor picnic plans."
EITHER…..OR ESTO O LO OTRO…

You can either choose to go to the

beach or visit the museum this
weekend; it's up to you.
NEITHER…….NOR……. NI ESTO NI LO OTRO.

•She neither likes to cook nor

enjoys cleaning, preferring to
spend her time reading instead.
GET/HAVE SOMETHING DONE… PEDIR UN SERVICIO
(CAUSATIVE FORM)

• She got her car fixed yesterday.

• I had my hair cut last Monday
• I will get my windows cleaned
• I am getting my nails painted
INDEPENDIENTE DE………INDEPENDENTLY
FROM

•INDEPENDENTLY FROM THE

CIRCUMSTANCES, WE ARE
CARRYING ON WITH THE
EXERCISES.