What annoys you most about boys/girls?

BOYS: what annoys you most about girls' habits?

1. talking too much.



2. taking so long to get dressed.



3. being perfectionist.



4. spending a lot of money and time shopping.
   

GIRLS: what annoys you most about boys' habits?

1. worrying so much about their hairstyle.



2. showing their underwear under their jeans.



3. prentending to be fighting.



4. dirty jokes.

Task for Thursday Aug. 18th.

Boys, check the girls' list and comment on the top 4 most annoying habits. Girls, do the same thing and don't forget to post a comment here before Thursday. Thanks!

How I trained my husband

For our lesson tomorrow Aug. 16, I'd like you to read the text on p.57 - How I trained my husband. It's about a woman comparing training animals to training her husband. Amy Sutherland wanted to cure her husband of some irritating habits. What do you think were these habits?

Read the text and we'll discuss at the beginning of our lesson on Tuesday.

Also, try to think of some annoying habits that your friends or someone in your family might have that you would like to "cure" as well.

See you all tomorrow!

Learning English Video Contest

Hello everyone and WELCOME BACK !

For our first task this semester, we'll participate in a contest to win a video camera. It's very simple!

1. Think about a website or a strategy that you use to learn English online.
2. Write down how you could present your idea in 2 minutes through a video.
3. On Thursday (Aug. 25th), we'll record you presenting your idea and send the video to www.englishclub.com and wait for the result.

• Review a website or book that you use.
• Show a game or learning tool.
• Tell us a secret or tip that you learned.

For more information, check the website of the contest:
http://my.englishclub.com/page/learning-english-video-contest

I gotta feeling...

PARTY EVERYDAY PA PA PA PARTY EVERYDAY

I gotta feeling... (you'll all cry when this semester finishes)

Guys, what do you want to bring for our party on Thursday?

Letícia: Coke (+ another drink, fanta, guaraná, etc.)

Eduardo: don't know

Andrew:

Mathew:

Giovanna:

Guilherme:

Bia:

Luísa:

Carol:

Marcela:

Don't forget that before the party you'll be doing the ORAL PRESENTATIONS.

See you all on Thursday,

eduardo

Final Project

1. In pairs, choose an English-speaking country.

2. Prepare a 5-min presentation about doing an exchange programme in this country/specific city. Please include:

- quick facts about the city/country

- course fee

- accomodation options + fee

- habits

- air companies / flights / prices

- costs per week/month

- the school (at least 1 option)

- (please include VISUALS)

- WHY would you recommend your city/country?

Pairs / location:

- Luisa + Bia / London

- Giovanna + Marcela / Canada (Vancouver)

- Letícia + Carol / Wellington - NZ

- Mathew + Andrew / UK (Bournemouth, Brighton, Bath, OXFORD)

- Guilherme / Australia (Sydney)

My burning house

The things I would save:
• The collection of Harry Potter's books.
• My favorite Sidney Sheldon book; Manhã, Tarde & Noite.
• A picture frame of me and my sister.
• My hair dryer.
• The mobile phone.
• My red high heels.
• The new Uncle Boots
• The dominó.
• Snape, my plush snake.
• My headphone.
• The shirt of seventh day mass of my friend.
• My hand doorstopper.
• And Gilberto, my rat (but i didn't take picture of him, i'm sorry)

I didn't put any documents, they are boring :)

Reducing Global Warming

Last class we talked about Global Warming and watched a video about it by National Geographic. But what have you been doing in your homes to reduce Global Warming? What can you do about it?

Activity:
1. Click on the link and read 10 tips on 'How to reduce Global Warming'.
2. Reply to this comment saying what 2 things you and the other students could do to reduce the effects of Global Warming.

Crime Ads

Yo everyone!

How you all doing? ;)

So, last class we talked about crime & punishment. What I would like for you to do for our next post is to check this LINK with a few advertisements related to crime. I would like for you to choose the best one and explain why you like it. Try to write a short paragraph saying what you understand from the ad and why you think it's good and effective.

Don't post your comment as a REPLY. Please, click on ADD A POST and add your ad together with your comment, ok?

Good luck!

The Royal Wedding

Hello everyone,

So, did you watch the Royal Wedding this morning? What did you think about it?

Your task is very simple.

A: Check a student blog made by international students who study in London. They posted their opinions about the Royal Wedding:

http://whatwethinkoftheroyalwedding.wordpress.com/

Read some of the posts and pick 1 that matches your opinion. Write the name of the boy/girl and his/her nationality on your comment and explain why your opinions are similar.

My ideal trip

Dear students,

What is your ideal trip?

Watch this video below and answer the questions (post as a comment)



A. Which travel destination would you choose from the ones mentioned on the video:
- India - The Alps - France - Tahiti

B. What do you like to do when you travel? What don't you like?
(e.g. get to know new cities, relax at the beach, wake up early and discover a new place, go sightseeing, stay in the countryside, stay in a fancy hotel/resort, etc.)

Stereotypes

Hello everyone,

We've been reading and discussing about stereotypes in our lessons. Last class we talked about countries like Scotland, the USA, Ireland and England. We also discussed the possible stereotype for Brazil and Brazilians according to foreigners.

As you all know, President Obama was in Brazil last weekend and on his last day, he gave a speech at Teatro Municipal in Rio de Janeiro. This speech was addressed to Brazil and all the Brazilians. He mentioned many aspects of the Brazilian culture and characteristics of the Brazilian people.

Here's the activity:

1. Watch Obama's speech on Youtube and answer the questions below:

A. How does Obama describe the Brazilian people?

B. How does he compare Brazil and the USA?

C. Mention 2 other things that you thought were interesting about his speech.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO

Carnival break

Hello guys!!!

Is anyone tired of Carnival yet?

Among the options we have, there are Olinda, Recife Antigo, Galo... but also going to the beach, doing nothing, reading a book, studying English... What have you done so far?

My Carnival started on Saturday morning in Olinda and then Recife Antigo last night.. from today until Wednesday I plan to rest, watch a movie and read a book. What about you?

I'm posting two pictures of my Carnival. If you'd like to share your thoughts about Carnival, feel free! Add a picture/video/link from Youtube =]

See you all on Thursday!

Eduardo

acceptance speech

Is this real? I hope, because if it is just a dream I want live it forever because Oscar is the top of my profession that I exercise with so much happiness, and to reach until it was very difficult. I'm very grateful my family always supported me in good and bad times,for all the people in the world and I congratulate my friends that I admire a lot and competed for the Oscar with me, Carol Selva that was a great movie director Thank you all, love you !!!

-Marcela Santos

Oh my God! I don't know what to say, but I know that if I'm really here, was because of all those people, who were always by my side supporting me! I have just to thanks everyone: my family, my friends, my teachers, and myself, because win a competition it is not easy, you must be working all the time, it requires so much work! I am very grateful to everyone who saw my movie and who were cheering for me, I love you! Thanks for all!

Carol

And the Oscar goes to...

Making an Acceptance Speech

Hello everyone!
This is our first post, so let's get started.

Here's what you have to do.

Imagine you've won a competition, an award or a prize. Now you have to speak in front of everyone to thank the people who helped you get the award, say how you are feeling, talk about your career, etc. What are you going to say in your acceptance speech?

If you need some inspiration, check Kate Winslet's acceptance speech at the Oscar Awards after winning the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the movie The Reader. It's one of my favourites. The video is a bit long, so start watching it on 5min45sec.

Kate Winslet's acceptance speech

Activity:
Write your speech on the blog. Click on COMMENT below this post and write a short speech.
Read your classmates' speeches and comment on them. We will record the acceptance speech of 4 students in our lesson after Carnival.