Don't you know how to pronounce the word?

I love using the online Cambridge Dictionaries.

There, you can check both speaking accents: Britsh and American.

Go there

How to write a good composition

I use this strategy for everything I need to write since I got it in an English Class, at Speak English Idiomas with Mr. Potz.

1- Brainstorming

Take notes of each idea you have about the theme. Don´t mind about if makes sense or not.

You can use a circle, with the theme in the middle and make lines with the words, like a sun

From here

Or

Use post its to make it more creative and make you happy : )

Use a board, a big paper, a notebook.

The point here is try to collect and get in touch with things you know and you would like to talk about the theme

After you have all the words, try to link some of them into groups of connection. Then try to separate then into the parts below

2- Decide how many lines you are going to use and divide it into:

Introduction

Development

Conclusion

Every text must have this structure, so the person that reads it, will get it!

For example, try to think about 5 lines for each part to start!

Would you like to try?

Sex and The City

Today, I used Sex and The City, episode 1, Season 1 to watch with Sheila.
First, without the subtitles. Then, with the Subtitles in English.
She loved and had fun!

This is a real good exercise for you to improve vocabulary, feel confident do speak and also to be ok with accents, slangs, idioms, phrasal verbs.

If you are in the mood, keep a notebook and go ahead taking notes of expressions.

After the episode we had some fun talking about the four girls: Carrie, Sam, Miranda and Charlotte, talking about our experiences and point of view.

Also, she had to write a composition about Sex and The city nowadays...the real situation!

Did you like the idea?

It is avaiable on You Tube.

Tell us:

Who is your favorite character? Why?

What is your opinion about Sex and The City?

On the next post, we are going to teach some strategies for a good composition

Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong [Official Music Video]

E voltamos a dar aula remotamente!

Online Classes

Agora usamos o hang outs e aí as aulas ficam gravadas para o aluno revisar.

Horários sob consulta!

Sheila brought her son to class!

We spoke English. Miguel and Guilherme played a lot!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Merry that girl...

Merry that girl...casar com aquela garota.

One of the top songs nowadays, Rude gets you with its Reggae, nerd guys and beautiful clip.

May in Brazil is considered the bride's month and also on May 25th it is celebrated the nerd day in all around the world, so let's celebrate the last day of May with this clip that envolves Wedding and nerds...We hope you like.

Did you like it?

Check the band's other songs HERE 

Do you want to check the lyrics?

Saturday morning jumped out of bed
And put on my best suit
Got in my car and raced like a jet, all the way to you
Knocked on your door with heart in my hand
To ask you a question
'Cause I know that you're an old-fashioned man, yeah, yeah

Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
Say yes, say yes 'cause I need to know
You say, "I'll never get your blessing 'til the day I die
Tough luck, my friend, but the answer is no! "

Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human, too?
Why you gotta be so rude?
I'm gonna marry her anyway

Marry that girl
Marry her anyway
Marry that girl
Yeah, no matter what you say
Marry that girl
And we'll be a family
Why you gotta be so rude?

I hate to do this, you leave no choice, can't live without her
Love me or hate me we will be both standing at that altar
Or we will run away to another galaxy, you know
You know she's in love with me, she will go anywhere I go

Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
Say yes, say yes 'cause I need to know
You say, "I'll never get your blessing 'til the day I die
Tough luck, my friend, 'cause the answer's still no! "

Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human, too?
Why you gotta be so rude?
I'm gonna marry her anyway

Marry that girl
Marry her anyway
Marry that girl
No matter what you say
Marry that girl
And we'll be a family
Why you gotta be so rude, rude?

Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
Say yes, say yes 'cause I need to know
You say, "I'll never get your blessing 'til the day I die
Tough luck, my friend, but 'No' still means 'No'! "

Why you gotta be so rude?
Don't you know I'm human, too?
Why you gotta be so rude?
I'm gonna marry her anyway

Marry that girl
Marry her anyway
Marry that girl
No matter what you say
Marry that girl
And we'll be a family
Why you gotta be so rude?
Why you gotta be so rude?
Why you gotta be so rude?

Link:http://www.vagalume.com.br/magic-11/rude.html#ixzz3bfR5O8Cc

Play the guitar and sing in English is a good way to practice!

Learn how to play Rude HERE

Today was a special class - elaborating a postcard

Miguel is at home this week getting well from a hard flu and he asked me to get into my private class and Sheila welcomed him very well (Thanks so much)

 

We started with a submarine (chocolate and coffee) and cookies and later they prepared me a postcard.

We Always have Water with lemon, mint, Orange and ice to drink during the class and coffee.

 

So, I could show Miguel how to start a postcard and Sheila could complete one and be in touch with informal and some coloquial language.

Hotel California is a good hit to listen after studying hotel vocabulary

Activity 1: Listen to the song and take notes about words (verbs, nouns, adjectives, etc) or expressions about hotel situations. Write on the comments.



For begginers: Ouça a música e anote palavras que remetam ao mundo da hotelaria. Palavras e expressões.



Sheila, can you do it?

Happy mothers day!

We are in an intensive period with Basic Survival and Sheila

 

Sheila Barbosa was my student at Speak English Idiomas and she has already indicated me a student and now we have the chance to help her to speak fluently.

What causes people's block into speaking a language in your opinion?

Sheila is very dedicated, she is Always on time, she does all the homework...as she is on vacation, she has been more than 4 hours a week studying English!

We real wish she speaks fluently!

Because today is Star Wars Day: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens Official Teaser Trailer #2 (2...

Happy Easter my dears!

Let's celebrate the women month! Come to hi pen pal, our group at Facebook and join our topic about it to improve your English!

Happy Carnival!!!!

Many tourists come to Rio this time of year and you will probably have the chance do Speak English. Don't be shy!!!

App permite tradução na hora usando a câmera do celular

Confira AQUI

Happy New year, guys!!!! Pharrell Williams - Happy (Official Music Video)

Merry Xmas

Happy Father´s day!!!

Murilo Gun - Stand-up comedy in english @ Brazil Live Comedy (São Paulo)

Would you try to listen to this Stand up comedy in English? Notice that Murilo Gun (a great artist) is from Pernambuco and the show is in English.

We hope you like it!



Remember: As much English you listen to, better your speaking will be!

Uma opinião sobre O FUTURO DOS IDIOMAS

Happy day, my friend!

Go Brazil!

David Correy -- The World is Ours (Lyric Video): Coca-Cola's 2014 FIFA W...

Did you like this song? Watch the video, with lyrics.



Coke is always great in seasons like that! Don´t you agree?



Já viram a canção da Copa 2014 na versão em inglês?



Cante com a Coca-cola, que sempre manda bem nessas datas.



Quanto mais você ouvir e praticar seu inglês, melhor vai ficar seu sotaque...

We Are One (Ole Ola) [The Official 2014 FIFA World Cup Song] (Olodum Mix)

Put your flags up in the sky (put them in the sky)
(Joga ela pro alto)
And wave them side to side (side to side) (lado a lado)
Show the world where you're from
(Show them where you're from)
Show the world we are one (one love, life)

Ole ole ole ola
Ole ole ole ola
Ole ole ole ola
Ole ole ole ola

When the goin' gets tough
The tough get goin'
One love, one life, one world
One fight, whole world, one night, one place
Brazil, everybody put your flags in the sky
And do what you feel

It's your world, my world, our world today
And we invite the whole world, whole world to play
It's your world, my world, our world today
And we invite the whole world, whole world to play

Es mi mundo, tu mundo, el mundo de nosotros
Invitamos a todo el mundo a jugar con nosotros

Put your flags up in the sky
(Put them in the sky) (joga ela pro alto)
And wave them side to side (side to side) (lado a lado)
Show the world where you're from
(Show them where you're from)
Show the world we are one (one love, life)

Ole ole ole ola
Ole ole ole ola
Ole ole ole ola
Ole ole ole ola

Jenny, dalé
One night
Watch the world unite
Two sides, one fight and a million eyes
Full heart's gonna work so hard
Shoot, fall, the stars
Fists raised up towards the sky
Tonight watch the world unite, world unite, world unite
For the fight, fight, fight, one night
Watch the world unite
Two sides, one fight and a million eyes

Hey, hey, hey, força, força come and sing with me
Hey, hey, hey, ole ole come shout it out with me
Hey, hey, hey, come on now
Hey, hey, hey, come on now
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

Put your flags up in the sky
(Put them in the sky) (joga ela pro alto)
And wave them side to side (side to side) (lado a lado)
Show the world where you're from
(Show them where you're from)
Show the world we are one (one love, life)

Ole ole ole ola
Ole ole ole ola
Ole ole ole ola
Ole ole ole ola

Claudia Leitte, obrigado

É meu, é seu, hoje é tudo nosso
Quando eu chamo o mundo inteiro pra jogar
É pra mostrar que eu posso
Torcer, chorar, sorrir, gritar
Não importa o resultado, vamos extravasar

Put your flags up in the sky
(Put them in the sky) (joga ela pro alto)
And wave them side to side (side to side) (lado a lado)
Show the world where you're from
(Show them where you're from)
Show the world we are one (one love, life)

Ole ole ole ola
Ole ole ole ola
Ole ole ole ola
Ole ole ole ola

Link: http://www.vagalume.com.br/pitbull/we-are-one-ole-ola-feat-jennifer-lopez-claudia-leitte.html#ixzz34FpvHZ5g

The Mexican Trailer

Today is 5 de Mayo!!!! Viva Mexico!!!! This date is celebrated in USA and in some other parts of the planet. In Mexico, they celebrate it in Pueblo.







Normally there are typical food, drink and dress.







So, today, in Three Little Birds we are going to suggest you some ways of celebrate it!







This Movie, "A Mexicana", in Brazil, with Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts is fantastic. It is a great adventure, comedy and romance.







They mix tradition in Mexico and the American way to see it.







Good choice to end the day today. Watch this movie! And let us know your opinion.



Our student, Henrique Maciel took the DVD to watch it at home! : )

Quiz time! 5 quick questions about mother's day. I got four from 5, what about you?

                                                                           HERE

Read about mother's day story

 

HERE

Who wants to help me to make a film list about Mom & Kids?

Fazemos tradução de curriculo e de abstract

Pick a DIY project and make your mom happy

HERE

 

HERE

                                                                           HERE

Party inspiration to Mom's day

                                                                    HERE

What are you thinking about making to your MOM? Do you like DIY projects? Would you like to see a selection of it?

I am thinking about stopping this blog! What do you think about it?

What are you reading? Do you read the original books?

O Globo vai levar 4 alunos para um intercâmbio! Quem vai participar do concurso?

                                                                          AQUI

How did you get along the April fool's day?

 

 

 

 

 

One more DIY for easter eggs...this is special! Happy Easter!

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How to make incredible easter eggs decoration

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How about some easter cake recipes?

                                                                      HERE

Movie Trailer - 1988 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Are you in the mood and ready for some esater crafts?

HERE

Professor de inglês tá ficando escasso e quem domina o idioma também

DAQUI

Are your kids ready for Easter time?

Depending on the age of your kids, maybe coloring the eggs, and having an egg hunting after you teach them some Easter vocabulary might be interesting.

If they can read and write, print some of these sheets and have some fun with them while they learn some Easter vocabulary! HERE

Can you name the pictures with these Easter Symbols?

Are you ready for Easter time?

       I loved this idea and maybe I will make some bunnies like these by Maria Kisa
                                                              Idea from here

Dicas, treinamento e simulação para entrevistas de emprego ou apresentações

                                                             Presencial ou via skype
                                                                       60,00/hora

Don´t you see many situations like this?

DAQUI

 

Não entendeu, mas gostaria? Que tal começar um pacote básico e aprender inglês de uma vez por todas?

Você precisa melhorar seus inglês e quer ganhar tempo?

 

Aulas de inglês via skype. Você precisa de um computador ou notebook, conectado a uma boa internet e o skype instalado, além de um headset (fone e microfone)

                         Aulas de conversação podem ser também via tablet ou smartphone

Realmente o Skype funciona para reduzir a distância e propicia as melhores conferências online. Você ganha o tempo do deslocamento e se sente em frente ao professor.

Com o skype, compartilhamos o material do meu desktop ou do seu e fica fácil acompanhar o material escrito.

Gostou? Temos poucas vagas. Terças e Quintas de 09:00 as 11:00. Agende aulas via skype no seu escritório. Sua empresa vai te apoiar nesse investimento de tempo e recursos! Mande um e-mail.

Clip of the week John Lennon - Woman to celebrate the women´s day!

Congrats, Sweeties!

Wii Sports, a good tip to speak English while playing with kids

If you are playing a video game, it´s better it´s a Wii, so movements are present in the video game life. Also, the menu, expressions and etc of the Wii Sports are a great opportunity to try some English time with your kid!

International Women´s day easy tutorial

I don´t know about you, but I consider the International Women´s day like a special day, like my birthday. I used to celebrate with my husband and friends playing and serving us drinks at home, maybe I will do this this year, but a girl´s night or moment would be perfect! Also, a perfect thing would be DO NOTHING, but REST...so, I loved the idea of this tutorial. You can print and arrange with family that it is your weekend and you will sleep for hours...do you like it?
                                                       Project HERE

Who wants some margarita?

Ok! March 8th is the Women´s day and here is a recipe. You can practice your English while reading the 15 best recipes and have your friends for a deserved girl talking night. It will on Friday! So, let´s do it?

                                                                    HERE

Clip time: Sex And The City Girls - I Am Woman

What are the dos and don´ts of being a woman?