DIY - 25 ideas to make your mom´s gift

Improve your vocabulary and abilities choosing one or more of these above ideas or other ones HERE.

Travelers drops - Cars 2 | trailer #3 US (2011) Disney Pixar OFFICIAL

Cars 2 is a great cartoon to prepare and get into the mood for an international trip...you and your kids should watch it in English...with the subtitles in English.

They show important places in Europe, you can talk about the places.

The website has lots of great activities and videos, including tips for trips HERE.

Business Drops - video Applying for Jobs - Part 1

Hi guys! Tomorrow is a holiday in Brazil, the worker´s day, right? Today, Business Drops brings you a video about Applying for jobs.

Watch it, take notes, search for new vocabulary and improve your English!

You Tube has many videos like this. Use some time for searching and watching videos like this, they will real help you!

Have you ever applied for jobs where the interview has been in English?

Did you answer any of these questions in the video?

Did you answer any different question you consider important to mention and share as a tip?

Comment!

See you!

Gourmet English: I love cupcakes, do you?

I love cupcakes and want to go downtown to buy some apparattus for cupcakes. Sometimes we have picnics in the backyard with the baby and he loves cupcakes too...
So, 21 cupcakes for you!

                                                                                          Enjoy!

Matisyahu - Youth

Hey you! Today´s clip is one of the songs we really enjoyed last decade:

Youth

Some of them come now

Some of them running

Some of them looking for fun

Some of them looking for a way out of confusion

Some of them don't know what to be

Some of them don't know where to go

Some of them trust their instincts that something's missing from the show

Some don't fit society,

Insides are crying low

Some of them teachers squash the flame before it had a chance to grow

Some of them embers do glow

Them charcoal, hushed and low

Some of them come with the hunger suppressed, not fed

Them feel a death blow

Young man, control in your hand

Slam your fist on the table and make your demand

Take a stand

Fan a fire for the flame of the youth

You´ve got the freedom to choose

Better make the right move

Young man, the power's in your hand

Slam your fist on the table and make your demand

You gotta make the right move

"youth is the engine of the world" x2

Storm the halls of vanity

Focus your energy

Into a laser beam

Streaming shattered light

Unites to pierce

Between the seams

And it seems

In a world open

Peering, the children see

Rapid fire for your mind

The "truth" is just a lie

They rub me the wrong way

Then say their way or fall behind

Seven subjects disconnect

Left out the concept as to

Why there's a spiritual emptiness

So them youth can get vexed

Skip class and get wrecked

Filled with beer and cigarettes

And take home and make checks.

Young man, control in your hand

Slam your fist on the table and make your demand

Take a stand

Fan a fire for the flame of the youth

You´ve got the freedom to choose

You better make the right move

Young man, the power's in your hand

Slam your fist on the table and make your demand

You better make the right move

You´ve got the freedom to choose

Better make the right move

You´ve got the freedom to choose

Young man, control in your hand

Slam your fist on the table and make your demand

Take a stand

Fan a fire for the flame of the youth

You´ve got the freedom to choose

Better make the right move

Young man, the power's in your hand

Slam your fist on the table and make your demand

You better make the right move

"youth is the engine of the world" x5

Juventude

Alguns vêm agora

Alguns vêm correndo

Alguns vêm procurando por diversão

Alguns procurando uma maneira de sair da confusão

Alguns não sabem o que ser

Alguns não sabem aonde ir

Alguns confiam em seus instintos de que algo está faltando no show

Alguns não se encaixam na sociedade,

por dentro choram baixo

Alguns dos professores deles abafam a chama antes que tivesse uma chance de crescer

Algumas das brasas incandecem

são carvão,silencioso e fraco

Alguns vêm com a fome suprimida, não saciada

Eles sentem um golpe de morte

Jovem homem, o controle está em sua mão

Bata com a mão na mesa e faça sua exigência

Tome uma postura

Alimente a chama do fogo da juventude

Você tem a liberdade para escolher

É melhor fazer a escolha certa

Jovem homem, o poder está em suas mãos

Bata com a mão na mesa e faça sua exigência

É melhor fazer a escolha certa

"a juventude é o motor do mundo" x2

Tumultue os corredeores da vaidade

Concentre sua energia

Em um raio laser

Corrente de luz despedaçada

Une-se para penetrar

Entre as camadas

E parece

Em um mundo aberto

Observando atentamente,as crianças vêem

Fogo rápido para sua mente

A "verdade" é só uma mentira

Eles me criticam da maneira errada

Dizem para fazermos como eles ou que fiquemos pra trás

Sete indivíduos disconectam

Deixaram de fora o conceito com relação ao

Por que há um vazio espiritual

Para que a juventude possa ser contestada

"Cabulam" aula e são vencidos na vida

Cheios de cerveja e cigarros

E levam para casa e fazem cheques

Jovem homem, o controle está em sua mão

Bata com a mão na mesa e faça sua exigência

Tome uma postura

Alimente a chama do fogo da juventude

Você tem a liberdade para escolher

É melhor fazer a escolha certa

Jovem homem, o poder está em suas mãos

Bata com a mão na mesa e faça sua exigência

É melhor fazer a escolha certa

Liberdade para escolher

Melhor fazer a escolha certa

Tem a liberdade para escolher

Jovem homem, o controle está em sua mão

Bata com a mão na mesa e faça sua exigência

Tome uma postura

Alimente a chama do fogo da juventude

Você tem a liberdade para escolher

É melhor fazer a escolha certa

Jovem homem, o poder está em suas mãos

Bata com a mão na mesa e faça sua exigência

É melhor fazer a escolha certa

"a juventude é o motor do mundo" x5

Quiz - try this image traveler quiz!

                                                                            HERE

DIY: ideas for baby showers

Hey you! Hoje é dia de DIY (Do it yourself ou faça você mesmo) and I selected this list of interesting ideas for Baby Showers (chá de bebê as we say in Brazil).

I loved the ideas and some are very creative!

As my baby sister is pregnant (grávida) and I am going to be the godmother (madrinha), you can think I am tottally in the mood (totalmente no clima) with this post, right?

HERE you see the list of ideas.

Travelers Drops

Hey guys, how are you doing? Today´s travelers drops is from Prudent Baby:

"I have never visited a country that loves children more than here in #Jordan. It's truly wonderful to experience @visitjordan. Everyone we meet has a smile and a minute to chat with Scarlet. Here she is at the citadel in Amman with her new BFF, our amazing tour guide Ibrahim"

Do you normally travel with your kid? What is the most exotic but great trip you have done together?

Happy Scout Day!

Being a Scout boy/girl and Speak English is fantastic, so you can enjoy the World Scout Community!!!! Today is the Scout Day! Happy Scout Day!!!

Ps: Specially to my Scout students and friends and love!

Stand By Me | Playing For Change | Song Around the World

To real begginers: Olá! Tudo bem pessoal? Pensando em melhorar o inglês? Uma boa maneira é assistir a vídeos e curtir músicas para ganhar vocabulário e pronúncia.

Sextas tem clips aqui no Three Little Birds and this week, STAND BY ME, but a version with the fantastic PLAYING FOR A CHANGE.

Stand By Me

John Lennon

When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
And darling, darling stand by me, oh now now
Stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
And the mountains should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me, stand by me-e, yeah
(guitar)
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me,
Oh now now stand by me
Oh stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Darlin', darlin', stand by me-e, stand by me
Oh stand by me, stand by me, stand by me.

Tradução para o português AQUI.

To intermediate and upper: I dedicate this clip and song to Claudio, my student that suffered a surgery this week. Claudio, you are a great student, great person, great husband and dad. Rosane is real lucky to have you. By the way, you are lucky to have her. You guys are SPECIAL. Hope you get well soon and remember you both can stand by me! God bless you, guys!

Happy birthday Rosane!!!

He girl! We did not have class this week as Claudio is under recovery...hope you guys have been having a great time right now, with your wedding anniversary (36 years old) and today, your birthday!
You are very special, you inspires me a lot. I am lucky to have you and your husband as students!!!!
God bless you and your family!

Gourmet English: pretzels

HERE

Quiz: irregular verbs

Specially to Rosane that asked me for a verb list review.

Quiz HERE.

DIY: Chores chart

Last class, Rosane and Claudio saw chores...so, today´s DIY is HOW to make a  CHORES chart.

HERE.

Travelers Drops

                                                    Vacation-ready inspiration from HERE

Avril Lavigne's 'Alice In Wonderland' Video Is 'Haunting,'

Today´s clip is inspired on Easter...the great Alice, by Avril Lavigne. Soundtrack of the movie - Alice in the Wonderland...by the way, it was the first "adult" book I read. Mommy had a hardcover version for adults and I read it when a child...love the story. Also, my godmother took me to watch the play "on ice" and I was scared...the Queen, the cards...I love this story so much and thanks to the BUNNY in the story (always late...) the clip is in the mood of Easter!

Lyric:

Alice

Avril Lavigne

Tripping out
Spinning around
I'm underground
I fell down
yeah, I fell down
I'm freaking out
So, where am I now?
Upside down
And I can't stop it now
It can't stop me now
oooh Oooooh Oooohhh
oooh Oooooh Oooohhh
I'll get by
oooh Oooooh Oooohhh
I'll survive
When the world's crashing down
When I fall and hit the ground
I will turn myself around
Don't you try to stop me
oooh Oooooh Oooohhh
I won't cry
I found myself
In Wonderland
Get back on
My feet again
Is this real?
Is it pretend?
I'll take a stand
Until the end
oooh Oooooh Oooohhh
I'll get by
oooh Oooooh Oooohhh
I'll survive
When the world's crushing down
When I fall and hit the ground
I will turn myself around
Don't you try to stop me
oooh Oooooh Oooohhh
I won't cry
oooh Oooooh Oooohhh
I'll get by
oooh Oooooh Oooohhh
I'll survive
When the world's crushing down
When I fall and hit the ground
I will turn myself around
Don't you try to stop me
oooh Oooooh Oooohhh
And I won't cry

Tradução para português AQUI.

Happy Easter guys!

Quiz: Easter - the last one of the season!

Hi Guys!
Today is the last Thursday before Easter, so there you go one more quiz about this theme!

Click HERE for the Quiz.

Ps: This one is a little different from the previous one, as it considers how you use verbs and the language, not only vocabulary.

Image from HERE.

Are you in the mood??? Easter movies

See the top ten list HERE.

Any other tips?

Snoopy - Happy Easter

Happy Easter guys!

We had an Easter special class. It was delicious! First Rosane and Claudio took the online quiz about Easter. then they decorated chocolate cupcakes!!! Yummy!!!  Obvious Kauan and Miguel participated!!!

DIY: Recycle an egg carton and surprise at Easter!

I saw it HERE, but the tutorial is HERE.

Travelers Drops: Which family adventure would you choose?

See these on the pictures and other suggestions from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and comment which one would you pick up!

HERE

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?

Traveler's Drops - Berlim - special to Rosane and Claudio

Hey guys, how are you doing? Have you missed my posts? Tell me the true!
Well, trying to come back to the posts routine...by the way, if you have suggestions about regular posts, please, leave a comment.

This post iis for Travelers. That's why it is called traveler's drops...it means "small, fresh and good"posts, like Drops (candies).

As, I am preparing a beautiful and great couple to visit Germany, this Drops go specially to them:

Well guys, I saw Didi Wagner visiting some places in Berlim and realized that it would be great if you could:

1- Follow the TV programs - every Tuesday at 22:00 (if it is not possible, see the alternative times here).
2- Watch the videos on internet

Notice that the program on TV is much better, longer and you can see a Braziliam reporter speaking English aand local people speaking English too. Also, there is a little of Portuguese and German...it is interesting and cultural aspects are always present...good for people that is looking forward visiting this place.

I separated one video - click here.

Did you enjoy the tip?

Gourmet English

Well guys, tomorrow is Valentine's day...to celebrate, make yourself these cookies with coconut and passion fruit.

Ps: Seguir receitas em inglês aumenta seu vocabulário e te faz cozinhar coisas gostosas.

Recipe here.

Tips from Valentine's day are welcome!

Florence + The Machine - Dog Days Are Over (2010 Version)

Hey Guys,
I saw Florence and the Machine on TV. She sang at Chanel'spresentation at SPFW. She is like a fairy...and such a voice!
So, today's clip to inspire your Friday and weekend is this one.

What do you think that "the dog days are gone" mean to you.

Lyric:


Dog Days Are Over
Florence and The Machine
Happiness hit her like a train on a track
Coming towards her stuck still no turning back
She hid around corners and she hid under beds
She killed it with kisses and from it she fled
With every bubble she sank with her drink
And washed it away down the kitchen sink

The dog days are over
The dog days are done
The horses are coming
So you better run

Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your loving, your loving behind
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive

The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come

And I never wanted anything from you
Except everything you had and what was left after that too, oh
Happiness hit her like a bullet in the back
Struck from a great height by someone who should know better than that

The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come

Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers
Leave all your loving, your loving behind
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive

The dog days are over
The dog days are done
Can you hear the horses?
'Cause here they come

The dog days are over
The dog days are done
The horses are coming
So you better run (Here they come)

The dog days are over
The dog days are done
The horses are coming
So you better run

Lyric from here.


You know what? Ouvir música, pesquisar a letra e buscar novo vocabulário é uma maneira eficaz e divertida de dar um "up"no seu inglês.

Sugiro:

1- Veja o clip e tente reconhecer palavras e ou frases
2- Coloque o clip mas leia a letra ao invés de assistir, apenas ouça e acompanhe a letra
3- Coloque o clip e tente cantar enquanto lê a letra
4- Quais palavras você aprendeu com essa música?

See you later alligators!

Quiz - Summer

Hi Guys!

Veja o Quiz da semana e revise ou aprenda um vocabulário de verão.

Chame seus filhotes para fazer junto, vai ser divertido e você ainda vai mostrar como aprender um idioma pode ser divertido.

Quiz here.

Good luck!

Busniess Drops - posts para quem quer um inglês para o mercado de trabalho ou vida real

Hi Guys! O post de hoje é sobre "idioms" com a temática business. Sabe aquelas expressões, que tornam os diálogos de filmes interessantes ou que te fazem achar que inglês é muito difícil, porque você não entende o contexto? Pois bem, muitas vezes trata-se de "idioms", que são expressões coloquiais...usadas no dia a dia. As provas de certificações internacionais como  

Traveler`s Drops - Romantic places and other tis to visit Germany

Hi Guys! Tuesday is Traveler's Drops day! Posts com dicas de viagem.

Click here for the lin.

This link is specially to Claudio and Rosane. Do you like these tips, guys?

Business Drops - Expressions - asking for help

Hi! Long time no seeing you! Technical issues...sorry.
As today is Monday, Business Drops...posts para te ajudar com um inglês para o trabalho.

Asking for Help

Could you . . . . (for me) ?
Would you please . . . ?
Would you mind V+ing . . . .?
Could you possibly . . . ?
Okay, no problem.
Sure, I'd be glad to.
Sorry, I'm (kind of) busy now.
I'm sorry. I don't have time right now.
Do you have a minute?
Can you spare a few minutes?
Could you do me a favor?
Could I ask you a favor?
Can I ask you to . . . ?
I need some help (if you have time).
(If you're not busy) I could use your help.

Conte-nos, quais dessas foram novidades para você e quer acrescentar algo à lista?

Lista tirada daqui.

Summertime!

Well guys, it is Summer. I love this season, what about you?
I have been without a computer and organizing the end of year parties. Also, I am making my home office, so, I am sorry for being out.
Now, with the computer back (the one Miguel´s shampoo destroyed), thanks to Wil!!!! I can come back to work.
So, as it is Summer and I love Summer, I will prepare Summer activities for you!

Esse quiz é bem legal, cute mesmo! Vale a pena para conhecer palavras que tem a ver com o verão!

Divirta-se, e aprenda novas palavras!

Click here.

Veja as palavras aqui antes.