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.