If you read the post below, you will see an invitation to think and write in English about your resolutions to 2010. That was a great surprise to me when I saw a comment of Pedro Leitão, a cute and fantastic student I had. I admire him a lot and I am happy he read and colaborated with the blog. Pedro wrote about working and studying with less pressure and I believe it is one of the resolutions of most of people. But, what can we do to have this dream coming true? What are your plans to slow down and live with more quality? Leave a comment!
Normally we say that we will have time for family, friends, love and for studying something we are interested at..but how to put the things into practice? What are your strategies? Write here in the comment and happy 2010!
Ok, I am not talking about bad friends in true, but I mean the words that make us to believe they mean something, as they look like words we know in our language, but they have a tottally different meaning.
There were some English courses advertisements playing with situations using false friends and it is true they put us into embarassing situations. So, tell me, what these words below mean?
Cafeteria
China
Cigar
Pull
Range
Realize
Curious?
Click here and see many other words with their meanings, even from Portuguese to English.
So, today's tip is taking a look at this garage sale on line. I don't believe you are going to buy anything, but you can learn some vocabulary about furniture and stuff and also have some decoration ideas.
Go there! Write in the comment what do you think about the idea of having an online garage sale, if you have bought or sold used things online...we want to know! While, you practice your English! Moving london.
Hey guys, how long no see you! So, here I am again.
To break the ice, a song from The Police.
The clip is old fashioned due to Anelise, but is classic due to 80's lovers, so the lyric is very romantic.
I would like my love composed that to me or just sang this to me in a love proof. What about you?
Do you have someone that makes your like magic or that simply turns anything magic around you? Who is this person? Share! Write a comment! Even in English, even in Portuguese.
Lyric:
Of the feelings I have for her in my heart Every time that I come near her I just lose my nerve As Ive done from the start Every little thing she does is magic Everything she do just turns me on Even though my life before was tragic Now I know my love for her goes on Do I have to tell the story Of a thousand rainy days since we first met Its a big enough umbrella But its always me that ends up getting wet Every little thing she does is magic Everything she do just turns me on Even though my life before was tragic Now I know my love for her goes on I resolve to call her up a thousand times a day And ask her if shell marry me in some old fashioned way But my silent fears have gripped me Long before I reach the phone Long before my tongue has tripped me Must I always be alone? Every little thing she does is magic Everything she do just turns me on Even though my life before was tragic Now I know my love for her goes on
Pessoal, para quem quer aprender, desenferrujar ou melhor a fluência na língua inglesa, utilizo o método Basic Survival com acréscimo de vivências, ligações em inglês, e-mails em inglês e encontros fora da sala de aula para almoçar, passear, ir às compras em inglês, que tal?
As August is the father´s month and a father figure has been more carismatic than ever, the Learn English With kisa is celebrating it! The Braziliam Crescer magazine printed on its cover a girl, whose father name her "Tangerine" and brings us this beautiful and lovely story about a father who made a blog, actually a diary with his feelings during the 36 weeks expecting for her. Also, he photographed his wife every week and wrote to her too. I indicate you for you to read and improve your English with this cool and special american familiy. Go at Pacing the Panic Room.
Also, fathers with good stories/moments can send an email and I will be glad to post here your story in English, ok?
Then, closing the tribute for today...tomorrow I intend to revise the 80's and go to the 90's on my selection...two versions of Billie Jean.
Caetano Veloso, a famous Braziliam singer assuming a pop american song and the great Michael for you. Do you like this tribute? Questions about vocablulary or grammar, just post a comment with your e-mail. I will be glad to help you.
Written & composed by michael jackson.
1st verse She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene I said dont mind, but what do you mean I am the one Who will dance on the floor in the round She said I am the one who will dance on the floor in the round 2nd verse She told me her name was billie jean, as she caused a scene Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one Who will dance on the floor in the round
Bridge People always told me be careful of what you do And dont go around breaking young girls hearts And mother always told me be careful of who you love And be careful of what you do cause the lie becomes the truth
Chorus Billie jean is not my lover Shes just a girl who claims that I am the one But the kid is not my son She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
3rd verse For forty days and forty nights The law was on her side But who can stand when shes in demand Her schemes and plans cause we danced on the floor in the round So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice (do think twice)
4th verse She told my baby,we where dancing still 3:00 Then she looked at me, she show me a photo My baby cried, cause his eyes where like mine
Bridge People always told me be careful of what you do And dont go around breaking young girls hearts She came and stood right by me Then the smell of sweet perfume This happened much too soon She called me to her room Chorus Billie jean is not my lover Shes just a girl who claims that I am the one But the kid is not my son Billie jean is not my lover Shes just a girl who claims that I am the one But the kid is not my son She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son Billie jean is not my lover Shes just a girl who claims that I am the one But the kid is not my son She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son She says I am the one, she says he is my son She says I am the one Billie jean is not my lover Billie jean is not my lover Billie jean is not my lover Billie jean is not my lover Billie jean is not my lover Billie jean is not my lover
Continuing my tribute to Michael Jackson, while stimulating you to take a look at his background in pop music to study, while listening, I have selected Beat it. I loved to try to make his steps on this...
Sing together:
"Beat It"
[1st Verse] They Told Him Don't You Ever Come Around Here Don't Wanna See Your Face, You Better Disappear The Fire's In Their Eyes And Their Words Are Really Clear So Beat It, Just Beat It
[2nd Verse] You Better Run, You Better Do What You Can Don't Wanna See No Blood, Don't Be A Macho Man You Wanna Be Tough, Better Do What You Can So Beat It, But You Wanna Be Bad
[Chorus] Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It No One Wants To Be Defeated Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right Just Beat It, Beat It Just Beat It, Beat It Just Beat It, Beat It Just Beat It, Beat It
[3rd Verse] They're Out To Get You, Better Leave While You Can Don't Wanna Be A Boy, You Wanna Be A Man You Wanna Stay Alive, Better Do What You Can So Beat It, Just Beat It
[4th Verse] You Have To Show Them That You're Really Not Scared You're Playin' With Your Life, This Ain't No Truth Or Dare They'll Kick You, Then They Beat You, Then They'll Tell You It's Fair So Beat It, But You Wanna Be Bad
[Chorus] Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It No One Wants To Be Defeated Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right
[Chorus] Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It No One Wants To Be Defeated Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
[Chorus] Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It No One Wants To Be Defeated Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right
[Chorus] Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It No One Wants To Be Defeated Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Who's Right
[Chorus] Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It No One Wants To Be Defeated Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right
[Chorus] Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It No One Wants To Be Defeated Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right Just Beat It, Beat It Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
[Thanks to Joe.Kelly@Safeway.Com for correcting these lyrics]
Well, there is no how to pass through it withou mentioning anything about. I grow up listening and trying to dance with Michael Jackson. He was a genius and unfortunatelly envolved in so many escaldals. But, my heart believes he was a great guy and with many family problems. Even though, his voice, his carism, his performance when dancing and he investiments on concerts, video clips put us into a magic era. I love this song and thinking about people we love and how we need special people be there when we need, here is this song, I dedicate to his children and to orfans in general.
You and I must make a pact, we must bring salvation back Where there is love, I'll be there
I'll reach out my hand to you, I'll have faith in all you do Just call my name and I'll be there
I'll be there to comfort you, Build my world of dreams around you, I'm so glad that I found you I'll be there with a love that's strong I'll be your strength, I'll keep holding on
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter Togetherness, well that's all I'm after Whenever you need me, I'll be there I'll be there to protect you, with an unselfish love that respects you Just call my name and I'll be there
If you should ever find someone new, I know he'd better be good to you 'Cause if he doesn't, I'll be there Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah I'll be there, I'll be there, just call my name, I'll be there
(Just look over your shoulders, honey - oo)
I'll be there, I'll be there, whenever you need me, I'll be there Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there, just call my name, I'll be there...
A Nanda estreiou o home office que acabei de arrumar para sua aula semanal do pacote Basic Survival. Tivemos uma canção - Emotion, como exercício de listening e tocamos a lição. Tô feliz por dua coisas, por usar home office e por ver a minha amiga/aluna evoluindo no inglês. Quem não tiver tempo para duas aulas semanais, pode arriscar em uma ao menos, e já vai ver evolução!
Now you have a good excuse for a happy hour on Monday! Every first Monday of each month. Starring on June 1st.
It is an English Immersion at Long Neck Pub (near Niteroi Shopping, second floor). R$ 10,00 includes the buffet. Join us and speak English and meet people for two hours. Confirm sending a message to info@decsolucoes.com.br
Brave Jane from Mulheres Impossiveis, who always answer in English posted about the cd she won on St Patrick´s day here. She also put a great video. Go there. Now, I wait for Michelle and Angela´s address to send the cds.
She is so graceful and elegant. If you come to have class in my house, probabbly, will enjoy something to eat and have class in the gardener, like she did. So, what are you waiting? One of the good things of learning a language in a different space than a regular class is the quantity of experience using the language you are going to have. As her! So, Welcome Nanda.
Outro dia, quando estava em casa vi a sobrinha da Malu Mader, a Erika Mader apresentando o Lugar Incomum, na GNT. Lembrei de quando eu estudava inglês e não existia a internet. Cara era muito difícil pra quem não tivesse grana e condição de viajar ter acesso ao idioma falado por nativos. Mas, como sempre fui apaixonada por inglês e seguia a risca os conselhos e dicas que me deixariam fluente. Eu comprava a Speak up, ia ao cinema, ouvia música americana, procurava a letra (não havia internet - era mais difícil - as revistinhas de violão salvavam) e escrevia para pen pals, que eram correspondentes, amigos de caneta. Lembro do Mr. Potz passando filme para turma em horário especial, sem legenda (ele comprava filmes com closed caption às vezes, isso antes da tecla SAP) e avisava quando ia algum estrangeiro no Jô e pedia pra gente ver e ter o maior contato possível com a lingua fora da sala de aula e funcionou. Eu fiquei com uma pronúncia digna de quem morou fora...e digna do Jô. Comparar sotaques é muito legal e para estimular quem ainda não é tão craque em inglês, mas gostaria, fiz esse post em português e a dica é assistir ao Lugar Incomum. É bacana ouvir a Erika entrevistar nativos. Dá pra aprender em programas assim um monte de palavras que os livros de inglês normalmente não trazem. Imperdível. Aliás, TV a cabo traz programas e filmes onde cultura, comportamento, culinária, etc são trazidos para nossa casa, então de vez em quando desafie-se, finja que viajou, vá para o lugar do programa, do filme e tire a legenda e tente "se virar" na língua. Me conte aqui sua experiência. Curiosidade: Li na Gloss desse mês que a Erika precisou mudar-se pra Nova Iorque e ainda confunde os adesivos na porta, com PULL and PUSH. Dá pra ter idéia porque? Comente aqui. Isso é normal e há muitas pegadinhas na língua. A gente leva um tempo para se acostumar e nada como ver alguém jovem, linda e famosa com humildade declarar que tá aprendendo, pra gente se inspirar e ver que dá pra aprender também, né? Vou fazer um post sobre essas pegadinhas da língua, aguarde!
Here is a good reason for you to use your time surfing on the net reading in English. Braziliam Storytellers and twin brothers (I loved I had twins) keep a blog. So, inspiration to read in English of the week. Go there now and tell me here on the comments, your impressions. Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba wait for you on their blog. See you!
Ps: Jane will present us with a picture of her kissing U2 cd. Keep watching us!
Hi Guys, finally I found the U2 CDs. In March I haven´t founded them. Sorry. Nana from Sweet Cherry gave me a tip of having the gifts before launching the promo and it is the obvious thing I am adopting since them. Anyway, Jane from Mulheres (Im)possiveis, Nana from Sweet Cherry, Angela from Scraps e outras paixoes and Michelle (which image is above...I have not founded any blog) please e-mail your addresses to marcelle@decsolucoes.com.br or marcellerebelo@yahoo.com.
If possible, please send me the addresses today. I was sick (in bed) and I am on vacation and there is no post office near my house and TODAY, I am in Rio, downtown...so, it would be perfect.
By the way...the songs are HITS, so, even though they are not real fans of the Irish band, they will like the cd: City of Blinding lights Window in the skies Sometimes you can´t make it on your own The Saints are coming Vertigo Where the streets have no name Sunday Bloody Sunday Elevation New year´s day Beautiful day Pride (In the name of love) Walk on I still haven´t foundwhat I am looking for Stay (Faraway, so close) With or without you One Stuck in a momet you can´t get out of Sweetest Thing
Hi, as some of you already know, I am pregnant and at this moment, I have to be in bed and there are two weeks I have to stay in bed and no classes. Unless, the student come at home. So, to have a "little joy", I am posting this song for you.
Have you heard about this band? It is on the "independent" scenario and there is Amarante, the guy from Los Hermanos trying and betting on the independence again after having trying the fame. Check their profile on My Space.
The song I saw another day at Multishow:
No One's Better Sake :No One's Better Side
One thought, has me turning back
A dozen point the other way
We act upon desire
To reach your hand for higher
And patience isn't worth the wait
You've got knifes in your eyes
You would be happy not to change your mind
I can't defend you truly
When I worry about smoke instead of putting out the fire
And if we work it out
Chances are bound we'd be standing aroundfor no one's better sakegood-bye
What are we waiting for?
What are we waiting for?
What are we waiting for?
What are we waiting for?
What are we waiting for?
What are we waiting for?
What are we waiting for?
How faint might that light become
You focus 'bout miles away
Although my position
Just gives you ammunition
You're certain that
I know my place
So is this how it ends
Oh with a whimper instead of bang
I can't defend you truly
When I worry about smoke instead of putting out the fire
And if we work it out
Chances are bound we'd be standing around
for no one's better sakegood-bye
We would be friendsif we'd try again
I'd take second placejust to end thisfor no one's better sakeGood-bye
[ No One's Better Sake Lyrics on http://www.lyricsmania.com/ ]
Last Tuesday I made a special class with Naná, playing a game to work the simple present and routines. Here, Zé, his dog, was on the pose. Ok, I go to your home and teach you English in a very good way, ask my students! If you are interested in having class with me, write to marcellerebelo@yahoo.com
Acredito que o ensino de idiomas deve incluir experiências sinestésicas, experimentações, onde associando cores, texturas, sabores e troca de informação, as novas palavras possam ser fixadas para sempre. Promovi mais um international meeting, onde alunos iniciantes levaram um prato típico do país que representavam e exploramos como apresentar-se, dizer de onde é, nacionalidade e os ingredientes dos alimentos, bem como expressões novas, nome dos objetos à mesa, foi um sucesso! Ficou tentado? Contrate o pacote Basic Survival e aproveite! Escreva para marcellerebelo@yahoo.com
Pois é, dia 01 de abril é o April Fool´s day ou All Fool´s day. Há histórias por aí que dizem que esta data passou a ter "brincadeiras onde fazemos os outros acreditarem em coisas errôneas ou mentirosas" porque houve um problema de "aceitação" na troca de um calendário por outro. Houve tradicionalismo e resistência ao novo calendário, então pregavam-se peças nos que resistiam à mudança.
Em inglês há algumas palavras, que apesar da escrita ser diferente, a pronúncia é bem parecida e se não tivermos cuidado, podemos mudar totalmente o contexto. Trata-se dos "homophones" .omo no exemplo, Beach (praia) e Bitch (puta ou cadela), já pensou? Eu mesma já estive em algumas saias justas devido a isso.
So, I have the habit of stymulating people to study English doing things they love. So, this is a super tip for you that love playing with paper. I am enchanted by this website. It is called Paper Toys and it has very easy ways of spending an afternoon with kids, with your love, with grandparents or by yourself.
I will test some and take some pictures as soon I have time.
The good for grammar here is that you can study the IMPERATIVES. Very commom for manual, guides, instructions.
Please if you take this opportunity and CREATE PAPER TOYS. PLEEEEEEEEEEASE, take a picture and send by e-mail: marcellerebelo@yahoo.com
Reading and learning making toys in English is fantastic! Go ahead!
I loved your participation on the St. Patrick´s day and today is the day, right? So, drink green beer, wear green clothes or just a green hat, listen to U2, Watch P.S. I love you or try to find a pot of golden in the end of a rainbow...
The winner is Rossana from Sweet Cherry fashion accessories company that was the name on the sorteador.exe program I use, but as:
Michelle disse... "I neeed this CD!!!But i don't know the name in english. I just know that is a TREVO!!!Am I in promo??? (peeeeaseeee) 11 de Março de 2009 08:00" Rossana Fernandes disse... "Segue a resposta maissssssss elaboradaaaaaaa. Não tá em inglês mas ta valendo...rssA lenda do trevoSegundo a Encyclopedia Britannica (site em inglês), um trevo é "qualquer uma das várias plantas trifólias (plantas cujas folhas são divididas em três). Trevos comuns incluem o oxalis (Oxalis acetosella - site em inglês) da família Oxalidaceae ou qualquer uma das várias plantas da família da ervilha (Fabaceae), incluindo o trevo branco (Trifolium repens - site em inglês) e o trevo amarelo menor Trifolium dubium." Segundo a lenda irlandesa, São Patrício escolheu o trevo como símbolo da Santíssima Trindade da igreja pelo fato de suas folhas serem divididas em três e presas a um único caule. O oxalis é enviado da Irlanda para outros países em grandes quantidades para a comemoração do dia de São Patrício. " Jane Murback disse... "After a very exaustive research, my reply is: the plant is a clover with three leaves. I'm mentalazing: I have to win , I have to win. Bring me my clover, please!!!Kisses 11 de Março de 2009 13:41" angela disse... "oops, I put the answer on the other post. Can I be in this promo??? Say Yes!!! About the nationalities, affff, I just have no idea about Poland, Ireland, Denmark, LOL! Now I know, but, I was just inventing some words, like: Irelander...cause if there´s a Highlander, why can´t be an Irelander, hehehe...." 11 de Março de 2009 20:00
The good news are: As the other 3 girls wrote comments in English and it is the first promo I have here with people writing mostly in English, I will send them the cd too.
So girls, Contratulations! Happy St. Patrick´s day and send me your addresses.
Hi Guys! Today I gave Raquel the lipstick from Avon she won for the Women´s day promo at our blog, Learn English with Kisa. She loved the color, that´s great. Raquel is a journalist from Idéia Casada, a company for consultance in image, communications, design and so. She has been lived and worked in New York for some time and she has a great English. She is Flora´s mother and both will celebrate birthday in March. Lucky Girls, aren´t they? So, let´s say hello and congratulate Raquel!!!!!!! I had to take picture of my cell phone, so, please don´t worry about the quality of image, but anyway, she is fancy, gorgeous and beautiful! The clove on the box is for today! St. Patrick's day! Comments of the promo:
raquel.velho disse... The best way to celebrate this symbolic day - because everyday is our day! - is being with the most important women in my life: my mom and my little daughter! Sunday is a perfect day to get a walk on the beach. love, Raquel 6 de Março de 2009 07:05 angela disse... the best way must to be just staying with my beloved ones, my husband and my little daughter....every year she gives me a flower, I still have the first one, made in a red paper, that-s is now almost white,LOL! but the better gift is always a simple phrase: mommy, I love you!1 kissAngela 7 de Março de 2009 17:44
Well, my special friend, twin soul, sister,Nanafrom Tudo por 1,99delighted me with this gift. She advertised Learn English with Kisa blog in a cute way, as she always does things (cutely...).
So, I have to post here the translation to this delicious receipt after people ask for the translation on her blog. If you want the translation, go there!
Cook in moderate oven 180 degrees for about 20 - 25 minutes (in muffin pan).
O que? Tu não sabe inglês? Eu também não. Então vamos dar as mãos e pedir ajuda nesse blog aqui. Se ela nos ajudar a traduzir a receita, a gente dá uns muffins pra ela né?
Ok, os muffins da Nana são mesmo uma delícia. Traduzirei se for pedido, hein! Valeu Nana.
a) What is the plant that represent St. Patrick´s day?
Post your comment with the answer. There will be a raffle on March 16th and the winner will receive an U2 cd.
It is a good way to stimulate you reading in English and writing in English. But you can answer in Portuguese. Reading is already a big thing, ok?
Why U2? You may ask! Because they are an Irish band and it is an Irish date.
Notice a curious thing: U2 chose this name for the band because the pronunciation is like YOU TOO (they wanted everybody would be touched by their songs and also because it is the Air Force Spy plane (read more here). Did you know it?
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