Mejorar pronunciación en inglés - Palabras diferentes misma pronunciación

Pronunciación inglés – palabras diferentes misma pronunciación      

Palabras en inglés con diferente significado pero con pronunciación sino idéntica pero si igual.
Existe una ligera diferencia de pronunciación casi imperceptible.
Las palabras son:
-Flower—–>pc/flauer  (flor)
-Flour ——> pc/fláuer ( harína)
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Escape From New York... "The Great Betrayal"

Greetings,

When I talk to Spanish students for the first time and ask them about America, if they have ever visited The United States or if they would like to and where, there´s always one city that comes up in conversation: New York.

Aahhhh,

New York,...

The City So Nice, They Named It TWICE,

"The Big Apple",

"The City That Never Sleeps"

and for Batman and Robin, "Gotham"...

What is there NOT to like about New York?

Broadway: the lights, the arts...

The largest Subway System in the World (NYC has the largest subway system in the world, operating underground since 1904.), its iconic Statue of Liberty: always a symbol of The American Dream...

The shopping in Manhattan...

The New York Times.

The New York Times?

You mean the newspaper that rejected King Juan Carlos´ plead to "be nice" when referring to Spain and it´s economic tragedy?

The New York Times?

The newspaper that published a "Yellow Pressed" article about Spain´s austerity and depicted the country with bias photographs and onesided captions?

And after all the love that Iberia has for New York, this, this is a betrayal in my book.

History tells about many great "backstabs"...

Austrian army officer Alfred Redl during World War 1, Redl worked as a spy for the Russian military and sold secrets about the Austrian army. The results were catastrophic for the Austrian army: his actions contributed to the deaths of half a million Austrians. 

Redl committed suicide after Austrian police discovered his betrayal.

Harold Cole was the deputy commander of Scotland Yard during the end of the World War 2 and is considered one of the worst traitors of the war. He was responsible for divulging information to the Gestapo (German security police organized under the Nazi control) about the French resistance escape lines, which he had helped create. He was shot dead after capture by French police in 1946.

What about the end of Roman emperor Julius Caesar when his own nephew, Brutus, took part in the murder plot against him? Brutus accompanied a group of senators who savagely attacked Caesar. Caesar didn’t see it coming – the iconic line, “Et tu, Brutus?”, "You too, Brutus?" is one that will always remind us of Julius Cesar. The whole shameful betrayal was also the subject of a little Shakespearean play you may have heard of.

Well maybe The New York Times´ journalist S. Daley isn´t related to Brutus or Harold Cole, but her dimly lighted reflection of the economy in Spain almost suggests that Spain is the 

 

only country in the world with hunger and unemployment.

Let´s forget about New York and Shakespearean drama and close our eyes and imagine that

 

we´re on the other side of the United States.

 

How about a daydream into San Diego, :"America´s Finest City"?

One of the world´s most important cultural borders and a birth place of 

 

"The American Dream".

 

A place where sandals and beachwear take the place of black suits and dress shoes.

California... "The Beach Boys", barbecues, beautiful people, the best weather in the

 

world,and oh yeah, a place  that has  influenced every human on Earth, a place called Silicon Valley. 

 

 

I lived in Andalucia for 6 months and I never saw some of the things I see in these pictures.

Stereotypes are very dangerous and I´m concerned about the thoughts of people who read 

 

sensationalist articles of this type, they are not seeing the reality of this great country.

So maybe next time you plan a trip to "The States" you should book a flight to the friendly

 

part of America a place appropriately named after a saint "Diego".

Cheers,

Ernest.

P.S. Here´s the N.Y. Times Article:

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2012/09/24/world/europe/20120925-SPAIN.html?ref=europe#1

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Business English Idioms & Phrasal Verbs

San Diego CA. May 24, 2012.- Ernie Os

Greetings Telephone  Teacher Universe.

As a sit in front of my computer and look into the San Diego skyline, I would like to share a little of my thoughts about English, business English to be more specific....

We know that there is a considerable difference between the "regular" colloquial English spoken in innumerable cities around the world, and the formality and technicality of the languages spoken in the dog eat dog business environment.

We know that trepidation in the workplace is a very negative energy that drags us down and impedes us from doing and saying things that are crucial in important business situations.

On the other hand, if we are confident and self assured, the sky is the limit in our daily executive tasks.

Confidence is a powerful drug, the inner light that carries us into a horizon filled with success.

There´s no better example of how confidence can change our lives than in a job interview...

How many of us remember a very important job interview or the first time we kissed our loved one? That´s confidence at its best!

As English is the lingua franca of the business world, confidence is the key to speaking and learning English.

Just as a gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man perfected without trials, a scholar must work hard in order to improve his English skills.

Luckily many of us take advantage of trustworthy tutors who´s satisfaction is to know that there is someone on the other side of the world who values every session shared.

What is the secret to success?

I think that just as there is not one specific answer to this question, there are many formulas that can be followed to reach the promise land that we all look for everyday.

I´ll finish by saying that things are always easier said than done, and that the road to success is never an easy path, practice makes perfect, the only stupid question is the one that we never ask, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step and a man´s (or woman) gotta do what a man´s gotta do, 

so keep up the good work!

P.S.:   "Got homework?"

Quiz....

1) How many phrasal verbs do you recognize from this lecture?

2) What is the significance of the numerous proverbs and idioms in the text?

Thank you,

Ernie Os.

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Favorite Sayings & Proverbs

"Where there is a will, there is a way."

"Strike while the iron is hot."

"God helps those who help themselves."

"Birds of a feather flock together."

"Blood is thicker than water."

"Charity begins at home."

"He who would climb a ladder must begin at the bottom."

"Tell me who walks with you, and I'll tell you who you are."


"It does not matter the speed you go.  The most important thing is to never stop."

"Think twice, act wise."

 "Practice makes perfect."  (t.t.´s fave)

"If you want something done right, do it yourself."

"If you risk nothing, then you risk everything."

"Your defeat now is your victory in the future."


Review  the meanings with your t.t. ( telephoneteacher).

Vote your favorite saying and leave us a comment ;)