DIFFERENCE BETWEEN -ED AND -ING ADJECTIVES

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TRAVEL / JOURNEY / TRIP, etc ..

WHEN DO WE USE THESE CONFUSING WORDS

There is a group of words in English that is always confusing:

TRAVEL, JOURNEY AND TRIP and OTHERS:

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TRAVEL is an uncountable noun which is used to mean the general activity of moving from place to place. Since it is uncountable, you don't say "a travel".

Ex.: Travel in that region of the country is dangerous

However, TRAVEL is usually used as a verb, meaning going to another place in general.I 

Ex.: I really like to travel.

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JOURNEY is a noun expressing one piece of travel, usually referring to a long distance.

Ex.: He made the 200-mile journey by bike.

We also use it in a more methaphorical way to talk about progress in life.

Ex.: He has overcome a lot of problems on his spiritual journey.

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TRIP is a noun expressing the act of going to another place and returning. It is often used to refer to a short period of time.

Ex.: We took a five-days trip to Paris.

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VOYAGE is used for a long sea journey.

Ex.: The Titanic sank on her maiden voyage.

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FLIGHT is used for a journey by air.

Ex.: Have a good flight!

ARRIVE vs GET

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GET AND ARRIVE + PLACE

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Both "arrive" and "get" mean the same when referring to a place: "llegar a un lugar".

"Arrive is more formal than "get" that is colloquial and more used.

The main difference is that get is followed by the name of a place.

Ex. : They should have arrived an hour ago.

They shoud have got an hour ago.

They shoud have got THERE an hour ago.

I HOPE IT'LL HELP YOU!

WHEN DO WE USE HOPE, WAIT AND EXPECT IN ENGLISH??

The Spanish verb "ESPERAR" has three different counterparts in English:

EXPECT:

• We use it to say that we believe that something will happen:

She's expecting a second baby. (EXPECT + OBJECT)

We expect to move into our new flat next week. (EXPECT + TO INFINITIVE)

We expected that the guest house would have much better rooms. (EXPECT + THAT CLAUSE)

The company expects her to be early. (EXPECT + OBJECT + TO INFINITIVE).

• It also means "think / suppose". It is not commonly used in the continuous form:

Will he have bought the necklace by now?

I expect so. (I think so)

• It is commonly used in a negative form to express that something will not happen or is not true:

I don't expect she will pass the exam.

HOPE:

• We use it when we don't know whether something will happen or not but we want it to happen:

I think you were hoping to see your family next week. (HOPE + TO INFINITIVE)

I hope that your sister recovers quickly from the accident. (HOPE + THAT CLAUSE)

We've already got two boys so we're hoping for a girl. (HOPE + FOR)

• We also use it to express good intentions and wishes for the future:

I hope we can see each other soon.

I hope you enjoy your stay in Greece.

WAIT:

• We use it when we refer to letting time pass because we are expecting that something is going to happen.

Just wait here with the bags and I'll go and get a taxi. (WAIT + IMPERATIVE)
When the band arrived at the concert hall, a large crowd of screaming fans were waiting to greet them. (WAIT + TO INFINITIVE).
They're waiting for him to make up his mind and won't do anything until he does. (WAIT + FOR + OBJECT + TO INFINITIVE)

TYPICAL ERRORS

• We don't use WAIT / WAIT FOR to say that we believe that something will happen, but EXPECT:

People usually expect holidays to revive their spirits and renew their souls.

• We don't use EXPECT to refer to time passing when we are talking about something that we hope is going to happen, but WAIT:

I look forward very much to hearing from you soon, and I wait anxiously for a positive answer.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIKE + TO INFINITIVE vs LIKE + -ING

The verb LIKE in English can be followed by either an infinitive, or an -ing form but with a change in meaning. 

I like watching old films on TV. ( It means that you enjoy watching old films).

I like to watch films in original version. (It means that you might not enjoy watching films in original version, but you have to do it to improve your English).

REMEMBER THAT "WOULD LIKE" CAN ONLY BE FOLLOWED BY AN INFINITIVE.

I'd like to go to Egypt next summer, if possible.

HOW TO USE THE SPANISH VERB "TENER" CORRECTLY

 There are uses of “tener" that are used differently in Spanish:

Many everyday expressions in Spanish begin with “tener”. Where in English it is common to use to be + adjective, in Spanish the construction is often: tener + noun.

tener frío – to be cold; Ex: It's very cold today.

tener calor – to be hot; Ex: It's very hot today.

tener hambre – to be hungry; Ex: The baby is so hungry that he's crying all the time.

tener sed – to be thirsty; Ex: I've been running for an hour and I'm very thirsty.

tener sueño – to be sleepy; Ex: Yesterday I went to bed very late, so I'm very sleepy today.

tener años – to be years old; Ex: She's twenty years-old.

tener miedo – to be afraid; Ex: My sister used to be afraid of dogs when she was younger.

tener prisa – to be in a hurry; Ex: Sorry, I can't talk, I'm in a hurry.

tener cuidado – to be careful; Ex: Be careful, you are  going to drop the glass!!!

tener (la) razón – to be right; Ex: Ok, sorry you are right and I was wrong.

tener suerte – to be lucky; Ex: He's been always very lucky.

tener celos – to be jealous; Ex: Don't be jealous, she's just a good friend.

tener éxito – to be successful; Ex: She is successful in her workplace.

tener (mucho) gusto en – to be (very) glad to; Ex:s I'm so glad to meet you.

tener gracia – to be funny; Ex: This soap is so funny!

“To be warm” and “to be cold” translate as “hacer calor” and “hacer frío”, respectively, when referring to the weather, and as “estar caliente” and “estar frío”, respectively, when referring to things.

CLOSE vs NEAR

CLOSE vs NEAR

What's the difference between these two expressions?

Examples:

My house is close to the library.

My house is near the library.