Comprensión de Idiomas: Expresiones y Significados en Inglés

Clase 5 de 18 • Curso de Phrasal Verbs Comunes en Inglés

Resumen

¿Qué significa 'to spill the beans'?

En inglés, la expresión to spill the beans se utiliza para referirse a revelar un secreto. Significa literalmente "derramar los frijoles", pero en un contexto de conversación, implica contar algo que estaba destinado a ser confidencial. Este tipo de frases son fundamentales para enriquecer nuestro vocabulario y comprensión del idioma inglés, ya que son usadas frecuentemente en situaciones cotidianas.

¿Jane es una persona que habla rápido?

¡Así es! En la historia, Jane es descrita como una persona que puede talk a mile a minute, lo cual es una expresión en inglés que indica que alguien habla muy rápidamente. Esta capacidad a veces provoca que Jane, sin querer, revele secretos.

¿De qué temas hablarán después del trabajo?

Después de la jornada laboral, los personajes planean talk shop, lo que significa que discutirán sobre asuntos relacionados con su trabajo. Este término es común en conversaciones informales y se usa para indicar que las personas involucradas están hablando sobre temas profesionales fuera del entorno laboral.

¿Qué significa 'speak the same language'?

La expresión speak the same language no se refiere al idioma literal, sino más bien a estar de acuerdo o entenderse bien mutuamente. En el contexto de la historia, cuando se dice que Jane y su amigo speak the same language, significa que ambos tienen una buena conexión y confianza, lo cual es esencial en cualquier relación sólida.

Recomendaciones para mejorar habilidades de listening

Escuchar con atención: Antes de comenzar un ejercicio de comprensión auditiva, asegúrate de estar en un entorno donde puedas concentrarte.
Practicar expresiones idiomáticas: Familiarízate con frases y expresiones comunes en inglés, como las mencionadas, para mejorar tu comprensión y fluidez.
Usar recursos adicionales: Complementa tu aprendizaje descargando hojas de trabajo o realizando ejercicios extra para fortalecer lo aprendido.
No desanimarse: Si al principio no entiendes todo, no te preocupes. El aprendizaje lleva tiempo y práctica continua. ¡Sigue adelante con entusiasmo!

Permítele a estas prácticas mejorar tu comprensión auditiva y tu habilidad para usar expresiones idiomáticas en inglés. Con paciencia y dedicación, rápidamente notarás avances. ¡Sigue aprendiendo y divirtiéndote en el proceso!

Alexis Acosta

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Felipe Bernardo González Barranco

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Miguel Araque

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Juan Morales

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spill the beans
talk a mile a minute
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Gabriel Obregón

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Spill the beans
- Sentence: "I hope she doesn't spill the beans."
- Significance: To reveal a secret or disclose information that was supposed to be kept confidential.
- Context: The speaker shared a secret with Jane and hopes she won't accidentally reveal it to others.
Talk a mile a minute
- Sentence: "She can talk a mile a minute."
- Significance: To speak very rapidly or quickly.
- Context: Describing Jane's tendency to talk fast, which might lead to accidentally revealing the secret.
Speak the same language
- Sentence: "Jane and I speak the same language when it comes to trusting each other."
- Significance: To have mutual understanding or agreement on a particular topic.
- Context: The speaker and Jane trust each other implicitly, indicating a strong bond and understanding between them.
Talk big
- Sentence: "She never talks big."
- Significance: To boast or exaggerate about one's abilities or achievements.
- Context: Describing Jane's modesty and humility, indicating that she doesn't boast about herself.
Talk shop
- Sentence: "We will probably talk shop."
- Significance: To discuss work-related topics, especially outside of the workplace.
- Context: The speaker anticipates discussing work matters with friends after work hours.

Andrés Llerena

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Manuel Alexánder Guillén Guido

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Manuel Alexánder Guillén Guido

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Alejandro Zuñiga Saavedra

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Listening: Time to chew the fat.

Practice:

- What does it mean to “spill the beans”?

a. To tell a secret.

- Is Jane a Fast talker?

a. Yes.

- What will they talk about after work?

a. Talk shop.

- What does “speak the same language” mean?

b. To be in agreement with.

Worksheet:

1. According what you heard, fill in the blanks:

I told my friend Jane a secret. I hope she doesn’t _spell the beans_. Sometimes Jane tells secrets by accident. She can _talk a mile a minute_ and the secret might slip out. She promised not to tell anyone.

Jane and I _speak the same language_ when it comes to trusting in each other. She is always kind to me. She never talks big. She just does the right thing. So, I know she won’t _spill the beans_. We are meeting friends after work. We will probably _talk shop_. My secret is not related to work, so it should be safe.

Carolina Echeverria

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Is jane a fast talker?

Yes

What does it mean to spill the beans?

To tell a secret

What will they talk about after work?

Talk shop

What does speak the same language mean?

To be in agreement with

CINDY VANESSA HERRERA MORA

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I told my friend Jane a secret. I hope she doesn’t spill the beans. Sometimes Jane tells secrets by accident. She can talk a mile a minute and the secret might slip out. She promised not to tell anyone.

Jane and I speak the same language when it comes to trusting in each other. She is always kind to me. She never talks big. She just does the right thing. So, I know she won’t spill the beans. We are meeting friends after work. We will probably talk shop. My secret is not related to work, so it should be safe.

Jennyffer Paola Monroy Alarcon

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I told my friend Jane a secret. I hope she doesn’t spill the beans. Sometimes Jane tells secrets by accident. She can talk a mile a minute and the secret might slip out. She promised not to tell anyone.

Jane and I speak the same language when it comes to trusting in each other. She is always kind to me. She never talks big. She just does the right thing. So, I know she won’t spill the beans. We are meeting friends after work. We will probably talk shop. My secret is not related to work, so it should be safe.

Juan Domínguez

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I'm loving this course, she makes everything easy to comprehend.

Luna Rocio

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Viridiana Contreras Martinez

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Listening: Time to chew the fat

According what you heard, fill in the blanks:

I told my friend Jane a secret. I hope she doesn’t ++spill the beans++. Sometimes Jane tells secrets by accident. She can ++talk a mile a minute++ and the secret might slip out. She promised not to tell anyone.
Jane and I ++speak the same language++ when it comes to trusting in each other. She is always kind to me. She never talks big. She just does the right thing. So, I know she won’t ++spill the beans++. We are meeting friends after work. We will probably ++talk shop++. My secret is not related to work, so it should be safe.

Alexander Jaber

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What does it mean to: "spill the beans"? B to tell a secret.
Is Jane a faster talker? A. yes
What will they talk about after work? A. Talk shop.
What does "speak the same language" mean? B. To be in agreement with.

Miguel Araque

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To tell a secret
yes
talk shop
to be in agreement with

Miguel Araque

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spill the beans
talk a mile a minute
speak the same language
talk big
talk shop

Miguel Araque

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The best course, thanks teacher Sara!

Ana Milagro Mejia Miranda

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1, b 2. yes 3. b 4. b

Luna Rocio

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to be in agreement with.

Luna Rocio

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talk shop