Unit 1 — Tell Me About You

Inglés Profesional · IPGS01

Present Simple Present Progressive Adverbs of Frequency Self-Introduction Job Vocabulary

Grammar: Present Simple

📚 Present Simple — Structure

Person	Positive	Negative	Question
I / You / We / They	speak	don't speak	Do you speak?
He / She / It	speaks	doesn't speak	Does he speak?

⚡ Rule: Add -s for 3rd person singular. Exceptions: verbs ending in -o, -ch, -sh, -s add -es (do→does, wash→washes). Consonant + y → -ies (worry→worries). Modal verbs (can, may, might, must): no -s.

⚠️ Common Mistake: "She don't work" ✗ → "She doesn't work" ✓

📚 When to Use Present Simple

✅ Always true / universal facts: Water boils at 100 degrees.
✅ Permanent situations: James works in Madrid.
✅ Habits & routines: I commute to work every morning.
✅ Future timetable: My plane leaves at eight tonight.
✅ After when/until/after/before/as soon as: I'll call you when I get home.

Grammar: Present Progressive

📚 Present Progressive — Structure

Form: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing

Person	Positive	Negative	Question
I	am speaking	am not speaking	Am I speaking?
He/She/It	is speaking	isn't speaking	Is he speaking?
You/We/They	are speaking	aren't speaking	Are you speaking?

-ing spelling rules: Silent e dropped (come→coming). Short vowel + consonant doubled (sit→sitting). Final -ie → -y (lie→lying). Final -l doubled in British English (travel→travelling).

📚 When to Use Present Progressive

✅ Right now: The water is boiling now.
✅ Temporary situations: Sarah is living in Barcelona for a few months.
✅ Slowly changing: I'm getting better at speaking English.
✅ Annoying habits (always): My colleague is always leaving the office in a mess!
✅ Future plans/arrangements: I'm meeting my boss after work today.

⚠️ Stative verbs (know, want, love, believe, own, understand) → NEVER use progressive form. Say "I know" not "I am knowing".

Adverbs & Expressions of Frequency

📊 Adverbs of Frequency (High → Low)

Adverb	Meaning	Example
Always	100%	She always arrives on time.
Usually	~80%	I usually go for a walk in the evening.
Often	~70%	They often visit their grandparents.
Sometimes	~50%	We sometimes have lunch together.
Occasionally	~30%	He occasionally travels for work.
Rarely / Hardly ever	~10%	She rarely misses her morning jog.
Never	0%	They never forget to send birthday cards.

Position: Before the main verb (She always arrives) but after verb "to be" (She is often late).

⏱ Expressions of Frequency

Placed at the END or BEGINNING (+ comma) of the sentence.

Expression	Example
Every day / week / month	He exercises every day.
Once a week / month	We have a meeting once a week.
Twice a month	They go grocery shopping twice a month.
Three times a year	She travels abroad three times a year.
Every now and then	We meet for coffee every now and then.
On weekends	They usually go hiking on weekends.
At least once a month	I try to visit my family at least once a month.
Throughout the year	The company conducts training sessions throughout the year.

Vocabulary Flashcards — Jobs & Work

Practice: Fill in the Blanks

Write the verb in brackets in the correct form (Present Simple or Progressive).

Practice: Multiple Choice

🤖 AI Writing Coach — Introduce Yourself

Write a short professional introduction (3–5 sentences) using Present Simple. Describe your job, daily routine, and a habit.

Unit 2 — How to Sell Yourself

Inglés Profesional · IPGS02

-ed / -ing Adjectives Hard & Soft Skills CV / Resumé Professional Vocabulary

Grammar: Participial Adjectives (-ed / -ing)

📚 The Key Difference

-ed adjective → describes how someone feels: I am bored.
-ing adjective → describes a situation, thing, or person: My job is boring.

✅ "I am bored because my job is boring." — Both correct!

⚠️ "I am boring" = You are a boring person (describes your personality, not your feeling!)

📋 Common -ED / -ING Adjective Pairs

Root	-ED (feeling)	-ING (situation/person)
bore	bored	boring
excite	excited	exciting
interest	interested	interesting
thrill	thrilled	thrilling
frustrate	frustrated	frustrating
amaze	amazed	amazing
confuse	confused	confusing
exhaust	exhausted	exhausting
motivate	motivated	motivating
disappoint	disappointed	disappointing
worry	worried	worrying
satisfy	satisfied	satisfying
surprise	surprised	surprising
challenge	challenged	challenging
encourage	encouraged	encouraging

Vocabulary: Hard Skills vs Soft Skills

💼 Hard Skills (Technical, specific, learnable)

data analysis software development accounting project management foreign languages graphic design web development financial analysis laboratory techniques

🤝 Soft Skills (Interpersonal, personal, transferable)

communication teamwork problem solving time management leadership adaptability critical thinking creativity emotional intelligence

Writing: CV / Resumé Structure

📄 CV Sections

Section	Content	Key Language
Personal Details	Name, contact, LinkedIn	—
Personal Statement	2–3 sentence summary	I am a motivated… / Seeking a position…
Work Experience	Job title, company, dates, duties	Managed / Developed / Coordinated / Achieved
Education	Qualifications, institution, dates	Bachelor's in… / Diploma in…
Skills	Hard & soft skills	Proficient in… / Fluent in… / Excellent…
References	Available on request	References available upon request.

Practice: -ed / -ing Adjectives

Practice: Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct -ed or -ing form.

Writing Practice: Personal Statement

Write a 3-sentence CV personal statement. Use adjectives (-ed/-ing), skills vocabulary, and professional language.

Template: I am a [adjective] professional with [X] years of experience in [field]. I am skilled in [hard skill] and known for my [soft skill] abilities. I am [adjective] about contributing to [type of company/role].

Practice: Match the Adjective to its Meaning

Click a word on the left, then its definition on the right to match them.

Unit 3 — Moving On

Inglés Profesional · IPGS03

Future Simple (will) be going to Present Progressive (future) Cover Letter Meetings Vocabulary

Grammar: The Future — will

📚 Future Simple (will + infinitive)

Positive	Negative	Question
I will speak	I won't speak	Will I speak?
He/She will speak	He won't speak	Will he speak?

✅ Spontaneous decisions: "The phone is ringing!" "I'll get it!"

✅ Predictions (opinion, no evidence): I believe this course will help me.

✅ Certainty in the future: The building will be redecorated.

✅ Offers & promises: I'll help you with that report.

✅ First conditional: If you get the job, you will have to move.

Grammar: be going to

📚 be going to + infinitive

Positive	Negative	Question
I am going to work	I am not going to work	Am I going to work?
He is going to work	He is not going to work	Is he going to work?
They are going to work	They are not going to work	Are they going to work?

✅ Plans & intentions: I'm going to look for a new job next month.

✅ Predictions with evidence: I am going to be promoted — I worked a lot.

Grammar: Present Progressive for Future

📚 Present Progressive (future plans & arrangements)

Use: When you have a plan AND arrangements are already made (transport booked, time confirmed, etc.)

✅ Next Monday, I'm travelling to Berlin for my new job. (everything arranged)

✅ I am having a meeting with my new boss tomorrow.

✅ What are you doing next weekend?

⚡ Will vs be going to vs Present Progressive — Quick Comparison

Form	Use	Signal words
will	Spontaneous decision, prediction (opinion), offer, promise	I think, I believe, I guess, I'm sure
going to	Pre-decided plan, prediction with evidence	I intend to, I plan to, definitely, certainly
Pres. Progressive	Fixed future arrangement	tomorrow, next week, on Monday, at 3pm

Practice: Multiple Choice — Future Tenses

Practice: Fill in the Blanks

Writing: Cover Letter Structure

✉️ Cover Letter Template

[Your Name] [Your Address] [Date] [Hiring Manager's Name / Dear Sir/Madam], Paragraph 1 — Opening (why you are writing): I am writing to apply for the position of [job title] advertised on [source]. Paragraph 2 — Your experience & skills: I have [X] years of experience in [field]. During my time at [company], I [achievement using past simple]. I am particularly skilled in [hard skill] and I consider myself a [soft skill] professional. Paragraph 3 — Why this company: I am [excited/thrilled/motivated] about the opportunity to join [company] because [reason]. I believe my [skills] would be a valuable contribution to your team. Paragraph 4 — Closing: I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my application further. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely / Yours faithfully, [Your Name]

⚠️ Use "Yours sincerely" if you know the name. Use "Yours faithfully" if you wrote "Dear Sir/Madam".

Write the opening and closing paragraph of a cover letter for a Customer Service Agent position.

Unit 4 — A Step Beyond

Inglés Profesional · IPGS04

Conditional Type 0 Conditional Type 1 Conditional Type 2 Conditional Type 3 Job Interviews

Grammar: Conditional Sentences

📚 Overview of All Conditionals

Type	If-Clause	Main Clause	Use
Zero	Present Simple	Present Simple	General truths / always true
Type 1	Present Simple	will + infinitive (or can/may)	Real/probable future situations
Type 2	Past Simple	would/could/might + infinitive	Hypothetical / improbable present or future
Type 3	Past Perfect	would/could/might + have + past participle	Impossible past (regrets)

⚠️ When the IF-CLAUSE comes first, use a comma to separate both clauses: If you work hard, you will succeed.

Zero Conditional — General Truths

If + Present Simple, Present Simple

If you submit your timesheet late, you receive a warning.

If an employee's computer crashes, we notify IT support automatically.

If the company exceeds its quarterly targets, employees receive a bonus.

Type 1 Conditional — Real Future

If + Present Simple, will/can/may + infinitive

If you work hard, you will succeed in your career.

If you attend the training sessions, you 'll gain valuable knowledge.

If you don't meet the deadline, your project may be delayed.

Type 2 Conditional — Hypothetical / Unreal

If + Past Simple, would/could/might + infinitive

ℹ️ With verb "to be" in the if-clause, use WERE for all persons in formal English: If I were the CEO…

If the company offered better benefits, they would attract top talent.

If we had more resources, we could expand into new markets.

If I were the CEO, I would implement flexible working hours.

Type 3 Conditional — Impossible Past

If + Past Perfect, would/could/might + have + past participle

If I had known about the job opening, I would have applied for it.

If we had managed the project more efficiently, we might have completed it on schedule.

If we had invested in technology earlier, we might have avoided the downturn.

Practice: Multiple Choice — Conditionals

Practice: Fill in the Blanks — Conditionals

Vocabulary: Job Interview Language

🎤 Key Interview Phrases

✍️ Writing Practice: Answer an interview question

Question: "Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What would you do if you were promoted to a managerial role?"

Use: will, be going to, Type 1 and Type 2 conditionals.

This mock exam covers Units 1–4. You have 30 minutes to complete all 30 questions. The timer starts when you click "Begin Exam". Your score is calculated automatically.

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Last-minute revision — All 4 units

Unit 1 — Present Tenses & Frequency

Present Simple

I/you/we/they → base form
he/she/it → +s (or +es/-ies)
Negative: don't / doesn't
Question: Do/Does + subject + verb?
Use: habits, truths, timetables

Present Progressive

am/is/are + verb-ing
Negative: isn't / aren't
Use: NOW, temporary, arrangements
Signal words: now, right now, at the moment, this week
⚠️ No stative verbs!

Frequency Order

always → usually → often
sometimes → occasionally
rarely / hardly ever → never
BEFORE main verb (NOT after)
AFTER verb "to be"

Unit 2 — Adjectives & Skills

-ed vs -ing Adjectives

-ed = how YOU feel
-ing = describes the thing/person
"I am bored" (my feeling)
"The meeting is boring" (the meeting)
⚠️ "I am boring" = I am a boring person!

CV Must-Know Verbs

Managed / Led / Supervised
Developed / Created / Designed
Achieved / Exceeded / Improved
Coordinated / Organised / Planned
Communicated / Collaborated

Skills Vocabulary

Hard skills = specific/technical
Soft skills = interpersonal
Proficient in… / Fluent in…
Excellent [soft skill] skills
Knowledge of… / Experience with…

Unit 3 — Future Tenses

Will

Spontaneous decisions
Predictions (opinion/no proof)
Offers, promises, threats
1st conditional main clause
Signal: I think, I believe, I'm sure

Be going to

Plans decided BEFORE speaking
Predictions with EVIDENCE
Signal: I intend to, I plan to
Form: am/is/are + going to + verb

Cover Letter Key Phrases

I am writing to apply for…
I have X years of experience in…
I am particularly skilled in…
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely / faithfully

Unit 4 — Conditional Sentences

Zero Conditional

If + Present, Present
General truths / always true
"If water freezes, it expands."

Type 1 Conditional

If + Present, will/can/may + inf
Real/probable future
"If you study, you will pass."

Type 2 Conditional

If + Past Simple, would/could + inf
Hypothetical / unreal present
were for all persons (formal)
"If I were rich, I would travel."

Type 3 Conditional

If + Past Perfect, would have + pp
Impossible past / regrets
"If I had studied, I would have passed."

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Wrong	✅ Correct	Rule
She don't work	She doesn't work	3rd person singular needs doesn't
I am knowing her	I know her	Stative verbs: no progressive
I am boring	I am bored	-ed = feeling, -ing = characteristic
If I will go...	If I go...	No "will" in if-clause
If I was the boss...	If I were the boss... (formal)	Type 2 uses "were" (formal)
always I arrive	I always arrive	Adverb of frequency BEFORE main verb
Yours sincerely, Dear Sir...	Yours faithfully, Dear Sir...	sincerely = name known; faithfully = no name

Unit 1 — Tell Me About You

📚 Present Simple — Structure

📚 When to Use Present Simple

📚 Present Progressive — Structure

📚 When to Use Present Progressive

📊 Adverbs of Frequency (High → Low)

⏱ Expressions of Frequency

🤖 AI Writing Coach — Introduce Yourself

Unit 2 — How to Sell Yourself

📚 The Key Difference

📋 Common -ED / -ING Adjective Pairs

💼 Hard Skills (Technical, specific, learnable)

🤝 Soft Skills (Interpersonal, personal, transferable)

📄 CV Sections

Unit 3 — Moving On

📚 Future Simple (will + infinitive)

📚 be going to + infinitive

📚 Present Progressive (future plans & arrangements)

⚡ Will vs be going to vs Present Progressive — Quick Comparison

✉️ Cover Letter Template

Unit 4 — A Step Beyond

📚 Overview of All Conditionals

Zero Conditional — General Truths

Type 1 Conditional — Real Future

Type 2 Conditional — Hypothetical / Unreal

Type 3 Conditional — Impossible Past

🎤 Key Interview Phrases

✍️ Writing Practice: Answer an interview question

🎯 Final Mock Exam

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Present Simple

Present Progressive

Frequency Order

-ed vs -ing Adjectives

CV Must-Know Verbs

Skills Vocabulary

Will

Be going to

Cover Letter Key Phrases

Zero Conditional

Type 1 Conditional

Type 2 Conditional

Type 3 Conditional