Gratis
Free English Worksheet
Una actividad lista para practicar y seguir avanzando.
In this lesson, you will learn essential English grammar vocabulary
that helps you understand explanations, exercises, and corrections more easily.
These words are useful for Spanish speakers because many grammar terms look similar in Spanish and English,
but they are used differently in class instructions.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Recognise basic grammar terms in English.
- Understand the difference between nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
- Use common adjective + preposition combinations.
- Use common verb + preposition combinations.
- Understand simple cultural tips for learning English.
💡 Teacher tip: Grammar vocabulary is not only theory. It helps students understand instructions like
choose the correct verb, underline the noun, or
complete with the right preposition.
In English, it is important to learn some adjectives together with their prepositions.
These combinations help you sound more natural.
| Combination | Spanish Meaning | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| afraid of | tener miedo de | She is afraid of spiders. |
| good at | ser bueno en | He is good at math. |
| interested in | estar interesado en | They are interested in learning English. |
| worried about | estar preocupado por | He is worried about his exams. |
| different from | diferente de | This book is different from the other one. |
| similar to | similar a | This place is similar to my hometown. |
| responsible for | responsable de | He is responsible for the project. |
| tired of | cansado de | I am tired of waiting. |
💡 Learning tip: Do not memorise only interested. Memorise the full chunk:
interested in.
fond of
Meaning: to like something or someone very much.
Significa: tener cariño por / gustarle mucho algo o alguien.
Context: Use it to talk about things, people, hobbies, or memories you like in a warm or emotional way.
Examples:
- She is fond of chocolate. (A ella le gusta el chocolate)
- My grandmother is fond of old films. (A mi abuela le gustan las películas antiguas)
- I am very fond of my English teacher.(Me gusta mi profesora de inglés)
- He is fond of reading before bed. (A él legusta leer antes de ir a dormir)
💡 Natural note: fond of is softer and warmer than just like.
capable of
Meaning: to have the ability to do something.
Significa: ser capaz de hacer algo.
Context: Use it when you talk about ability, potential, skills, or what someone can manage to do.
Examples:
- She is capable of solving difficult problems. (Ella es capaz de resolver problemas difíciles)
- You are capable of learning English step by step. (Eres capaz de aprender inglés paso a paso)
- He is capable of working under pressure. (Él es capaz de trabajar bajo presión)
- They are capable of finishing the project on time. (Ellos son capaz de terminar el proyecto a tiempo)
💡 Grammar note: After capable of, use a noun or an -ing verb: capable of learning, capable of solving.
ready for
Meaning: prepared for something.
Significa: estar listo para algo.
Context: Use it before exams, classes, meetings, trips, events, or challenges.
Examples:
- I am ready for the exam. (Estoy listo/preparado para el examen)
- Are you ready for class? (Estás listo/preparado para la clase)
- She is ready for her presentation. (Ella está lista/preparada para la presentación)
- We are ready for the trip. (Estamos listos/preparados para el viaje)
💡 Common use: Teachers often ask: Are you ready for the activity? (Estás listo/preparado para la actividad?)
late for
Meaning: not arriving on time for something.
Significa: llegar tarde a algo.
Context: Use it with school, class, work, meetings, appointments, or events.
Examples:
- He is late for class. (Él va tarde para clase)
- I am late for work. (Voy tarde para el trabajo)
- She is late for her appointment. (Ella va tarde para su cita)
- They are late for the meeting. (Ellos van tarde para su reunión)
⚠️ Common mistake: Do not say late to class in this context. The most natural phrase is late for class.
Natural English Note 🌿
Many adjective + preposition combinations do not translate word by word from Spanish. That is why it is better to learn them as complete chunks.
fond of + noun / -ing
capable of + noun / -ing
ready for + noun
late for + noun
Examples: fond of reading, capable of learning, ready for the exam, late for class.
Break a leg!
Meaning: Good luck!
Significa: ¡Buena suerte!
Example: You have your English test today? Break a leg!
It’s raining cats and dogs.
Meaning: It is raining heavily. The most traditional and well-known expression—although native speakers rarely use it nowadays—is “It’s raining cats and dogs.” However, these days it is much more common and natural to hear expressions such as “It’s pouring (down).”
Significa: Está lloviendo muchísimo. La expresión más clásica y conocida (aunque hoy en día poco usada por nativos) es "It's raining cats and dogs". Sin embargo, en la actualidad es mucho más común y natural escuchar frases como "It's pouring (down)"
Example: Take an umbrella. It’s raining cats and dogs.
💡 Alti’s Tip 🦅: Idioms are fun, but you do not need to memorise many at A2. First, focus on clear grammar and useful everyday phrases.
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Choose the correct preposition for each adjective
Pregunta 1: She is afraid ___ spiders.
Pregunta 2: He is good ___ math.
Pregunta 3: They are interested ___ lea
ing English.
ing English.
Pregunta 4: She is responsible ___ the project.
Pregunta 5: This book is different ___ the other one.