both/neither/either

Both indicates two out of two ('ambos' in Spanish).

Neither indicates zero out of two (ninguno de los dos).

Either indicates one out of a group of two (cualquiera  de los dos).

These words can be used in the following ways.

Both can be used with a plural noun. Either and Neither are used with singular nouns.

Both students can take the test.   (Ambos estudiantes pueden hacer el examen.)
Neither student can take the test.   (Ninguno de los estudiantes puede hacer el examen.)
Either student can take the test.   (Uno/culaquiera de los dos estudiantes puede hacer el examen.)

Both can be used with two nouns connected with and. Both Jack and John live in Chicago.

Neither can be used with two nouns connected with nor. Neither Jack nor John live in Chicago.

Either can be used with two nouns connected with or. Either Jack or John lives in Chicago.
NOTICE:  I don't like either  John or Jack>>> I like neither of them = I don't like either of them.


You can use these words with the preposition "of" before plural nouns or object pronouns.

Both of them can do it.
Either of them can do it
Neither of them can do it.

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This week...

This week we have introduced
the future .

Remember we can talk about the future in English with different verb forms , going to- will- present continuous, shall.

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Is it Halloween or All Saint's Eve?

Tonight is Halloweeen... One of the most expected days for children, especially in US and Britain, together with Christmas Day. But it's not a public holiday, so everyone today is at work or school as it should be! But tonight is Halloween, no matter what!

Now, Don’t be fooled by the promotion of Halloween being a fun, candy-filled holiday with cute kids in adorable costumes, Halloween haunts go a lot deeper than that.A true Halloween “haunted house” will make you scream like you’ve never screamed before and will send your blood pressure racing...


Read about the origins and traditions of this festivity  HERE


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KEY TO Reading (Spooky Trivia & Spooky Superstitions)

1 death   2 candles   3 bonfire    4 sweets    5 spirit   6 path    7 window   8 shoulder    9 dead    10  floor

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PAST TENSES

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In Unit 1B we are studying how to tell a story in English by using the appropriate past tenses, that is, past simple, past continuous or past perfect...

Past tenses

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NI1- Unit 1A-Recipes

Look at this RECIPE written by a NI1 student.

If you did not come to class when we studied recipes, you can write one in the comments section (link) below.

Rec Eta

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And now how to make a delicious English Trifle!

Do or MAKE?

do make

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So do I/ Neither do I...

                      DISAGREEING

I’ve been to Mexico >>> I haven’t. What’s  it like?

I like eating snails>>>I don’t. I think they are disgusting

I didn’t watch TV last night.>>> I did. I saw a great comedy film

I am a fan of George Clooney  >>>I am not. I prefer John Malkovich

I can’t relax easily >>> I can. Have you tried doing yoga?

AGREEING

I’ve been to Mexico >>> So have I.

I like eating snails>> So do I.

I didn’t watch TV last night.>>> Neither did I.

I am a fan of George Clooney  >>>So am I.

I can’t relax easily >>> Neither can I.
ALSO: 
My car needs cleaning >> So does mine.
You shouldn't arrive late >>Neither should you!

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