Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger ft. Christina Aguilera

Hi Guys! Friday is Clip Day!

I have selected this one to wish you all a very good weekend and maybe, you will move like Jagger...fantastic this idea Maroon Five had. It is a little not for children clip, but for adults! Everyone wants to be sexy on Friday, right? I dedicate it to Jo and Gui,the sexiest couple who moves like Jagger!

Lyrics:

Moves Like Jagger (feat. Christina Aguilera)

Oh

Oh

Just shoot for the stars if it feels right

Then aim for my heart if you feel like

Take me away and make it okay

I swear I'll behave

You wanted control, so we waited

I put on a show, now I make it

You say I'm a kid, my ego is big

I don't give a shit

And it goes like this

Take me by the tongue and I'll know you

Kiss me 'til you're drunk and I'll show you

All the moves like Jagger

I've got the moves like Jagger

I've got the moves like Jagger

I don't need to try to control you

Look into my eyes and I'll own you

With them moves like Jagger

I've got the moves like Jagger

I've got the moves like Jagger

Maybe it's hard when you feel like you're broken and scarred

Nothing feels right

But when you're with me, I'll make you believe

That I've got the key

So get in the car, we can ride it

Wherever you want, get inside it

And you wanna steer, but I'm shifting gears

I'll take it from here

And it goes like this

Take me by the tongue and I'll know you

Kiss me 'til you're drunk and I'll show you

All the moves like Jagger

I've got the moves like Jagger

I've got the moves like Jagger

I don't need to try to control you

Look into my eyes and I'll own you

With them moves like Jagger

I've got the moves like Jagger

I've got the moves like Jagger

(Christina Aguilera)

You wanna know how to make me smile

Take control, own me just for the night

And if I share my secret

You're gonna have to keep it

Nobody else can see this

So watch and learn, I won't show you twice

Head to toe, ooh baby rub me right

If I share my secret, you're gonna have to keep it

Nobody else can see this

And it goes like this

Take me by the tongue and I'll know you (take me by the tongue)

Kiss me 'til you're drunk and I'll show you

All the moves like Jagger

I've got the moves like Jagger

I've got the moves like Jagger

I don't need to try to control you

Look into my eyes and I'll own you

With them moves like Jagger

I've got the moves like Jagger

I've got the moves like Jagger

Exercise suggestion:

1) Watch the clip and try to recognize some words, think about new ones.

2) Play the clip while you follow the lyrics.

3) Which new words did you learn?

See the translation here.

Ps: My baby and my 7 years old danced a lot and invited me to dance, while I prepared this post, so...

Quiz: Easter (II)

Hey guys! How are you doing today?
It is raining a lot...not cats and dogs like yesterday, but still, it is a rainy day!
We did last week quiz in class and Rosane just loved it! I am happy! She asked me if many people takes it. Actually, I don´t know, because if many people take the tests and things at the blog, they don´t leave any comment around here...
So, I was thinking...Should I continue publishing the posts? Should I finish Three Little Birds blog?

I will keep it...to me, it is a pleasure...I myself take in touch with the language when writing the blog and also, I use it at a great resource in class...but, I would love to receive comments and stories about teachers or English students using the info I post here...

Meanwhile...

Thursday is the QUIZ day.

Go for it!

Click here.

There are 10 questions and explanation to the wrong ones...very easy and interesting! Good luck!

Ps: Printables for funny activities here.

DIY: Kanvas Checkerboard

Hey guys, how are you doing!

Here is a DIY project for this Wednesday: Kanvas checkerboard.

Kids who know how to play checker will always have something to do on raining days, right?

See the project here at Martha Stewart´s spot!

Following structions in English to make a project by yourself with your love, with your kids, with your friends or even by yourself is a great chance to improve vocabulary! You will probably learn name of things and verbs...and also, be proud of yourself with the result!

Crafters: send us pictures with your checkerboards, ok?

Travelers Drops

Hi! Today is Tuesday, day of Travelers Drops.

How are you when packing? I heard my student Rosane carries at least 5 suitcases, is that true Rosane?

So, thinking about that, I searched about packing and guess what! I found this curious book I AM IN LOVE TO HAVE IT!!!

The book title is HOW TO PACK LIKE A ROCKSTAR.

"How To Pack Like A Rock Star is a photo driven adventure combining a nerdy-cool "how-to" book with humor, comments, and advice from all your favorite Rock Stars on how to pack your suitcase."

So, if you want to have a picture book to inspire you when packing. Go for it! Please, tell me if you can buy it in Brazil, but in English, ok?

This post is a good chance for you to share tips and send me pictures of how to pack smartly, ok?

Hoping to hear from you soon!

See you later Alligators!

I Don't Know How She Does It - Official Movie Website

I Don't Know How She Does It - Official Movie Website

Hey you! Good week!
Monday is day of Business Drops.
It means we post things about the business world, to help you with your English on this issue.
So, today, the post is a recommendation: watch I don´t know how she does it.

It shows the current crazy routine women and men have on business world.
It will give you inspiration on how to balance your big lists of tasks and live your life a little better.
Funny, with lots of finance words and cool expressions.

It is a good strategy to watch the movie with the subtitles in English!!!

Go also to their site and learn a little more about it.

Gourmet English: Special lamb by Martha Stewart

Hey You!

Hey You!
Thinking about a new Easter Recipe to surprise family and friends? There you go: HERE.

Clip: Summer nights - Grease

Hey Guys! How are you doing? Ready for the weekend?

So, here is the clip of the day: Summer nights - Grease.

I dedicate it to my baby that always ask us to play "Tellimore"...he really loved the song. We saw the film to prepare his 50's themed party...and it was great to visit that decade, seriously.

Tell me? Are you fan of this decade? Have you already seen that film?

Share your ideas, films, songs...I really want to know about it, more and more...the party was great, my heart is happy, it was a great time!

So, enjoy the video, maybe you will rent the movie and have fun this weekend!

The lyric of Summer nights:



Summer Nights

Grease



Summer loving had me a blast

Summer loving happened so fast

I met a girl crazy for me

Met a boy cute as can be

Summer days drifting away, to oh oh the summer nights

Well-a well-a well-a huh
Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far?

Tell me more, tell me more
Like does he have a car?

She swam by me, she got a cramp

He ran by me, got my suit damp

I saved her life, she nearly drowned

He showed off, splashing around

Summer sun, something's begun, but oh oh the summer nights


Tell me more, tell me more
Was it love at first sight?


Tell me more, tell me more
Did she put up a fight?


Took her bowling in the arcade

We went strolling, drank lemonade


We made out under the dock


We stayed out 'till ten o'clock

Summer fling, don't mean a thing, but oh oh the summer nights


Tell me more, tell me more
But you don't have to bragg

Tell me more, tell me more
Cause he sounds like a drag

He got friendly, holding my hand

She got friendly down in the sand

He was sweet just turned eighteen

Well she was good you know what I mean

Summer heat, boy and girl meet, but oh oh the summer nights

Tell me more, tell me more
How much dough did he spend?

Tell me more, tell me more
Could she get me a friend?

It turned colder - that's where it ends

So I told her we'd still be friends

Then we made our true love vow

Wonder what she's doing now

Summer dreams ripped at the seams, but oh those summer nights

Tell me more, tell me more


From LETRAS. Click here for the translation.

Quiz: Easter

Hey Guys!
How are you doing today?
This is the best Quiz ever!
Really, it is short, it gives you information when you are wrong, it says when you are correct and why and also it gives you a profile in the end of the quiz.

So, I share with you my result:

Bright Bunny

Way to go! You must be all ears when it comes to soaking up Easter knowledge. You know Easter just wouldn’t be the same without a great Easter egg hunt. To add an eggs-tra dose of fun to this year’s celebration be sure to check out our Easter party game and activity ideas like Easter bingo and Bunny Tag, that will have your whole family doing the bunny hop!
There’s plenty of fun to be had this time of year. Celebrate the return of spring with some Easter-themed crafts, like little lambs and adorable bunny ears for the kids. Whip up some traditional Easter eats (like hot cross buns or leg of lamb. And don’t forget to dye some Easter eggs (check out our ideas for innovative egg dying this year.) And be sure to make good use of the eggs you’ve dyed with the children buy turning their artistic endeavors into devilled eggs. Happy Easter!

Curious to know your IQ Easter? Take the Quiz here.

Ps: you can buy this bunny here.

DIY: How to sew a banner

Hey guys!
How are you today?
In Brazil today is the beginning of Fall...
Time to be indoor and give the house some presents...thinking about that, as Wednesday is the DIY (Do it Yourself) day, here is a tutorial of how to sew a banner.

If sewing is your hobby or if you want to start one, here is the tip.
Make a banner to your house!

Follow the tutorial here.

If you make it, please, send us a picture, ok!

Happy Fall Braziliam guys!

Travelers Drops - Quiz

Hey Guys!

How are you doing today?

Tuesday is day of Travelers Drops, here at Three Little Birds

So, I selected this Quiz!

HERE

Ps: Note that you have to go DOWN the page to see the other 9 questions. They are 10 questions.

There are explanations at the questions.

Picutre form here.

Business Drops - Phrasal verbs - 3 words verbs + exercise

Hello Everyone!

How are you doing?
The week starts with phrasal verbs in the business words, to help you to improve vocabulary...

Here is a list of 3 verbs

Here is the exercises suggestions

Did you like it?

Business Drops - Business crossword

Hi Guys!

Monday is a brand new week...I heard from Rosane, a student of mine, that Monday is her favorite day. Many people will think this is very strange, but she explains: You have the feeling that everything is new, it as a tottally new week for you!

In that mood, here is the Business Drops with a Business Crossword...you can print and work on the vocabulary...

Click HERE.

A grat week Gators!

Fun time: Saint Patrick´s day!

Hey you! Ready to have some fun while you practice your English?

See this list of online Saint Patrick´s day games and have fun!

Ps: Happy birthday to my baby Miguel!Two years old now, thank God!

Gourmet English: Saint Patrick´s day Cupcakes

Hey you! Visiting Three Little Birds on a Saturday and ready to cook?
Go ahead!
Today, the Gourmet English inspires you to prepare Saint Patrick´s day Cupcakes and celebrate this holiday in a good way!

Recipe:

Makes 24

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (1 1/2 sticks)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups milk

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan with paper liners; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated and scraping down sides of bowl, beat in vanilla.
2. Add flour mixture and milk alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Scrape the sides and bottom of bowl to assure the batter is thoroughly mixed. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling papers about 2/3 full. Bake on the center rack of the oven until tops spring back to touch, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe from Martha Stewart.

P.S. I Love You Soundtrack - Galway Girl

Hey guys, I am very happy!
Guess what! My computer works now! Thanks to Wil and Digo!!! And the blog will be easier updated.
Also, it is my baby 2 years birthday this weekend...I am smiling when writing it!

So, with this terrific mood, I dedicate this clip for you that like visiting Three Little Birds and want to improve your English!

As on Saturday, March 17th, it is celebrate Saint Patrick´s day. The Irish Saint, by the way the most famous saint of the world...I took this song from the film P.S. I love you. It is a story of an Irish man that dies, but leaves 10 special messages to his very young wife...she visitis Ireland and so...to get into the green mood, guys! Whatch this scene and have fun with Gerard Butler (cute) playing and singing this typical cowboy song to an american girl he just met...in a typical Irish pub!

Suggestion:

1- Watch the clip
2- Play the clip again, but this time read the lyric while listen to it. Repeat it for the third time, but sing together!

The Galway girl

Well, I took a stroll on the old long walk
Of a day -I-ay-I-ay
I met a little girl and we stopped to talk
Of a fine soft day -I-ay-I-ay
And I ask you, friend, what's a fella to do
'Cause her hair was black and her eyes were blue
And I knew right then I'd be takin' a whirl
'Round the Salthill Prom with a Galway girl

We were halfway there when the rain came down
Of a day -I-ay-I-ay
And she asked me up to her flat downtown
Of a fine soft day -I-ay-I-ay
And I ask you, friend, what's a fella to do
'Cause her hair was black and her eyes were blue
So I took her hand and I gave her a twirl
And I lost my heart to a Galway girl

When I woke up I was all alone
With a broken heart and a ticket home
And I ask you now, tell me what would you do
If her hair was black and her eyes were blue
I've traveled around I've been all over this world
Boys I ain't never seen nothin' like a Galway girl

I took this lyric from HERE.

[Thanks to Jessica Mclauchlan for lyrics]

Quiz - Saint Patrick´s day

Hey guys!

Ready for a Quiz. Hope Rosane, Claudio, Wil, Barbara and Gi can have fun and tell me about your results!

Actually, if YOU want to try it and tell me your result, I will love it, so the blog is helping you to get in touch with English.

Para iniciantes brasileiros: Faça um Quiz em português AQUI.

To take the Quiz, click HERE.

New session: DIY

 

Hey guys! How are you doing? Today I start a new session on Wednesdays, it will be the DIY Session. Do it Yourself. That´s right! Iwill invite you to get into the craft world, and men or women, you all can make something to bring a little of fun to your daily life and also to be into the international culture and have some party, why not? 

So, to start, as we celebrate Saint Patrick´s day on March 17th, why not make this toppers and serve the juice or beer, or mate in bottles in this style and bring some luck and remind the celebration in a llow but cool style?

Para iniciantes: Seguir passo a passo ou Do it Yourself (DIY) é uma ótima maneira de praticar seu inglês. Ao criar e fazer coisas, você com certeza vai se lembrar de nomes de materiais e verbos para sempre.

 Siga o tutorial e mande foto pra gente, vai ser legal postar aqui.

DIY HERE.

St Patrick´s day!

On March 17th, it is celebrated St. Patrick´s day!

To get into the mood...

Tabecloth quilt recipe here.

Business Drops - Business phrasal verbs

Oi Pessoal,

O Business Drops de hoje é com uma lista de Business Phrasal verbs.

Os phrasal verbs são o que chamamos aqui de expressões ou locuções verbais e acontecem com duas ou mais palavras (verbos) que significam algo específico.

Dominar phrasal verbs dá fluência e mostra que sabemos inglês, enquanto estrangeiros...

There will go...the list here!

It is a link to a pdf document, with pictures and exercises. Good for Wilson and Claudio to print it!

Special Easter recipes...

Maybe on Saturday, you have time to cook and cooking following a recipe in English would give a great opportunity to improve your reading.

So, here is a good one!

Coconut-key lime pie - here

As my husband does not like chocolate and as he loves coconut, maybe I will try this one!
Did you like the recipe?

Adele - Someone Like You

Friday is good for watching a clip...you know what? Music is good to be into "English mood"...you learn vocabulary, improve speaking and have fun!!!

Muita gente aqui no Brasil ama essa música tema de Fina Estampa...quer parar e conhecer a letra?

Someone Like You
Adele
I heard that you're settled down
That you found a girl and you're married now
I heard that your dreams came true
Guess she gave you things, I didn't give to you

Old friend
Why are you so shy
It ain't like you to hold back
Or hide from the light

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me, it isn't over

Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead, yeah

You'd know how the time flies
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
We were born and raised in a summery haze
Bound by the surprise of our glory days

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me, it isn't over yet

Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead, yeah

Nothing compares, no worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes they're memories made
Who would have known how bitter-sweet this would taste

Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remembered you said
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead

Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remembered you said
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead, yeah, yeah

Translation here.

Quiz!

Do you know when you should use ever and never? Try this Quiz!

e.g or i.e

Muita gente tem dúvida ao ler as abreviações: e.g or i.e, so, take a look at it:

"When you mean “for example,” use e.g. It is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase exempli gratia. When you mean “that is,” use “i.e.” It is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase id est. Either can be used to clarify a preceding statement, the first by example, the second by restating the idea more clearly or expanding upon it. Because these uses are so similar, the two abbreviations are easily confused. If you just stick with good old English “for example” and “that is” you won’t give anyone a chance to sneer at you. If you insist on using the abbreviation, perhaps “example given” will remind you to use “e.g.,” while “in effect” suggests “i.e.” "

From this link here.

Did you know it?