quinta-feira, 28 de junho de 2012

Expression of the Week - 24/7



So this week I went a little crazy and decided to make a video to explain the expression of the week. It's very playful because I used all the fuctions of the program I have for making videos.


I hope you had fun watching this video and that you could understand the expression.
See you soon!

quinta-feira, 21 de junho de 2012

Difference between Cearense and British people







I have just seen this image on facebook and I started laughing hard.
The man is drowning and needs someone to help him, but he can't just scream: "Help!" The British are known for being very polite people and they always apologize (in british "apologise) for everything.
On the other hand, I am from Brazil and was born in a city called Fortaleza which is in the state of Ceará. Beautiful city, really wonderful beaches, but we have a little problem:when we speak we use the imperative 100% of the time! It's not because we are rude, it's just the way we are.
So, picture number 1 would be completely accepted in Ceará.
If you are in England remember to use the magic expressions: excuse me, I wonder if, I'm afraid I can't..., I'm terribly sorry, please and thank you

How are things in your country or city? Which picture would best describe it?

sexta-feira, 15 de junho de 2012

Conversation Activity- Laughter :-)



It's really a shame that I can't have nice discussions here on the blog. I know it's complicated to post comments and most people don't feel secure when they have to give personal information.
If you are a Facebook friend and would like to give your opinion, suggestion or leave a comment about the topic you can write it on Facebook too, ok?!
Anyways, this week a video from Youtube caught my attention and I used it with some of my conversation students.
                                                 Medical Benefits of Laughter

Did you watch it? What do you think about the research presented on the video?
According to this research what happens to our blood vessels when we laugh?
Do you agree with this research?

Just in case you haven't laughed today, here is another video that might help you a little:

Leave your answers and your comments!
Thanks for reading!