Sep 18th - Expressions

*** Add Fuel to the Fire

"I would like to do something to help, but I don't want to add fuel to the fire."

Imagine that you saw a friend of yours that is married kissing another woman. This woman is your wife's best friend . When you get back home  your wife is offering a cup of tea to your friend and his wife. So , during the conversation your wife says: " Sabrina has just called me saying that she is coming to visit us. She has good news to tell us.  I invited your friend and his wife to join us for dinner" . You look at your friend trying to slip him a note but he didn't realize that Sabrina is the girl he was kissing.  You call him privately and advert him about the danger. Your friend says: " We would love to know Sabrina but we better call it a day". Your wife replies adding fuel to the fire: " You already know Sabrina but your wife doesn't " 

In Brazil this expression goes like this: Colocar lenha na fogueira.

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*** Out of the blue


"Why did she do that?" Answer: "I have no idea. It was completely out of the blue."

In this expression the word 'blue" has anything with the color or the feeling but the surprise. We don't know what the girl did but we are sure that nobody expected that. It was suddenly. Without a signal or something like that.

In  Brazil, we use another expression : "do nada, sem mais nem menos"

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*** One for the road


"Bartender- I'll have one more beer for the road."

When you ask a drink for the road it means that you are going to drink the last drink of the day. In other words you will drink it and take the road! 

In Brazil there's a law that forbid a driver to drink before driving. Most of drivers disobey this law and because of that so many accidents happen in our streets and a great deal of people lose their lives. 

Brazilian use an expression that its similar to a "pit-stop". You drink and go. We call it "saideira"

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*** Better Late than never

"Sorry I was late for the meeting today; I got stuck in traffic." Answer: "That's okay; better late than never."

Nobody likes to get late for a meeting or important appointment. The most important thing in this kind of situation is telling the truth and be present even a little late. Your presence shows that you overcame the obstacle and really believe the meeting and people are important.

In portuguese we use the same expression that means: Antes tarde do que nunca

Aug 25th

Ritinha is talking to Samara who she has just met in a café. They are having a conversation when Ritinha asks Samara  what she does for a living . . .

Ritinha: - What do you do for a living?

Samara: - I am sorry . Can you run that by me again?

Ritinha: - What is your occupation?

Samara: - I'm an actress; I work for a big movies company in Hollywood.

Ritinha: - An actress?? You must know a lot of  famous actors .

Samara: - yes I do lots of them. Every day I spend a long time talking to them.

Ritinha: - That is really interesting. How many actors did you played with? 

Samara: - On average I probably played with about 25 actors . What about you Ritinha ? What  sort of job do you have ?

Ritinha: - I don’t have a job at the moment.

Samara: - why?

Ritinha: - I’m at a Private Course learning English.

Samara: - Thanks for the chat I have to get back to work now.

Ritinha: - yes, thank you for your time.

Match the occupation with the daily activity. Occupation Bus driver Teacher Astronomer Baker Actress bricklayer Accountant Architect Politician Author

Activity makes bread and cakes builds houses works with accounts Designs buildings lies to get votes drives buses studies the universe writes novels teaches classes acts in a movie

Conversation 2

Hello Samara, Good evening!
Good evening Ritinha. How are you?
I'm fine, thanks. What about you?
Likewise. Tell me my friend...Did you understand that class about occupation?
Yes. I did. Why?
Can you explain me what does an accountant do?
It's a piece of cake, Samara!
An accountant makes a piece of cake?
You are funny Samara. I mean that this question is very easy.
Oh my goodness!
Well Samara, as far as I'm concerned an accountant is a person that works with the money and accounts of a company.
Congratulations! What about the architect?
An architect designs buildings and houses.
Very smart! You are really very smart.
It's my time to ask Samara.
Go ahead girl! I'm prepared for everything.
Ok. Tell me what  an astronomer is...
Astronomer? You mean that person who studies the stars and the universe?
Are you kidding me? What about the author? What does he do?
He writes books and novels.
Novels? You mean " O outro " with Francisco Cuoco was written by an author?
No way! A novel is a romance...a book that tells love stories. " O outro" is a soap opera.
You are very intelligent Samara.
Thanks my friend! it's very kind of you. Now tell me...Is there any Baker in your family?
No. There is not any baker in my family but there is a bus driver.
Who drives buses in your family?
My father does. He is a very good bus driver.
My father is an actor. He is very famous in Hollywood.
Is your father a Hollywood actor? What's his name?
His name is Robert Deniro.
If Robert Deniro is your father , he certainly know my cousin.
Your cousin? Who is she? Is she an actress?
Of course she is. Did you watch " Tomb Raider "?
Yes, I watched it. I loved Lara Croft.
So my cousin was the actress that played Lara Croft.
Are you Angelina Jolie's cousin? Oh my goodness!
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Aug 18th - Dialogue

Daniel's date

J- Hello Daniel! What's up?

D- I have a date tonight.

J- No way! Really?

D- Yep! I will take someone to the movies.

J- Very nice!

D- She is very gorgeous and intelligent.

J- Maybe she is gorgeous but she isn't that  intelligent.

D- Do you know her?

J- I don't.

D- Why do you think she isn't intelligent?

J- Because she is going to the movies with you.

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Are you sure?

D- Hi Teacher!

J- Hello Daniel

D- Who was that girl you were talking yesterday night?

J- She was my sister-in-law Erika. Why?

D- Nothing special.

J- She is very smart.

D- How is your wife teacher?

J- She is ok. Why?

D- Nothing. Is you marriage going good?

J- Yes. It is. What for are asking me these things?

D- Where is she now?

J- She is at home with our babies.

D- Are you sure?

J- You bet! . Why?

D- Nothing...

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Dialogue

# Hello my friend! Nice to see you here!

# It has been a long time …How is your date?

# We are not together anymore.

# Really? What a pity! What happened?

# Shee hung up on me and I dumped her.

# No way! Are you kidding me?

# I hate when someone hangs up on me. I hate!

# but she seemed to be a very nice person.

# I agree but when she hung up on me…you know , it was the last straw.

# Life is not a bed of roses. Everyone has problems, gets nervous, has a bad day…

# I know it …but now it is too late. What about you? What’s up?

# Ayumi flunked again.

# Oh boy!

# I really don’t know what’s going on with her.

# What does Evelyn think about it?

# My wife? She never talks to her daughter about school stuff.

# Why not? She is the mother, She needs to take a position.

# My wife almost always blames me for everything. 

# Why don’t you tell it to your mother-in-law?

# I told her many times but she always turns a blind eye.

# I understand. She is afraid of getting involved.

# Actually she prefers to sit on the fence.

# I’m sorry my friend but I have to go.

# Thanks for your time! I liked to catch up with you !

# Why don’t we continue this conversation at a dinner?

# Are you inviting me to have  dinner? I love a free grab.

# I’m going to cook a delicious strogonoff.

# Strogonoff makes my mouth water. I will be there!

Aug 11th - Conversation

Samara's date

R- Hello Samara! What's up?

S- I have a date tonight.

R- No way! Really?

S- Yep!Someone will take me to the movies.

R- Very nice!

S- He is very handsome and intelligent.

R- Maybe he is handsome but he isn't intelligent.

S- Do you know him?

R- I don't.

S- Why do you think he isn't intelligent?

R- Because he is going to the movies with you.

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Are you sure?

R- Hi Teacher!

T- Hello Ritinha

R- Who was that girl you were talking yesterday night?

T- She was my sister-in-law. Why?

R- Nothing special.

T- She is very smart.

R- How is your girlfriend teacher?

T- She is ok. Why?

R- Nothing. Are you still dating her?

T- Yes. I am.

R- Where is she now?

T- She is at home.

R- Are you sure?

T- I think so. Why?

R- Nothing...

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Dialogue

# Hello my friend! Nice to see you here!

# It has been a long time …How is Diego?

# We are not together anymore.

# Really? What a pity! What happened?

# He hung up on me and I dumped him.

# No way! Are you kidding me?

# I hate when someone hangs up on me. I hate!

# but he loved you so much.

# I loved him too but when he hung up on me…you know , it was the last straw.

# Life is not a bed of roses. Everyone has problems, gets nervous, has a bad day…

# I know it …but now is too late. What about you? What’s up?

# My son flunked again.

# Oh boy!

# I really don’t  know what’s going on with him.

# What does your husband think about it?

# My husband? He never talks to his son.

# Why not? He is the father, he needs to take a position.

# My husband almost always has a hangover. He is drinking too much!

# Why don’t you tell it to your mother-in-law?

# I told her many times but she always turns a blind eye.

# I understand. She is afraid of getting involved.

# Actually she prefers to sit on the fence.

# I’m sorry my friend but I have to go.

# Thanks for your time! I liked to catch up with you !

# Why don’t we continue this conversation at a dinner?

# Are you inviting me to have  dinner? I love a free grab.

# I’m going to cook a delicious strogonoff.

# Strogonoff makes my mouth water. I will be there!

Aug 6th - How do you say

How do you say

a gota d ´água = the last straw
saideira = one for the road
ano bissexto = leap year
bater o telefone na cara = hang up on someone
bico! fichinha! bab! moleza = a piece of cake
boca-livre (comer na faixa)= free grab
cair aos pedaços = fall to pieces
colocar no viva-voz = to put on the speakerphone
colocar os assuntos em dia = to catch up
dar agua na boca = make someone's mouth water
dar o fora em alguem = to dump someone
despedida de solteiro = bachelor party
estar de ressaca = to have a hangover
fazer vista grossa = to turn a blind eye
leão - de - chacara = bouncer
morrer de rir = to laugh one's head off
tomar pau na escola = to flunk
um mar de rosas = a bed of roses
pau-para-toda-obra = jack-of-all-trades
ficar em cima do muro  = to sit on the fence

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Sentences:

Dunga is our coach again? I can't believe that! It's the last straw!

I have to work tomorrow morning. Let's order the one for the road.

My daughter was born in a leap year.

I hate when she hangs up on me.

Studying English here it's a piece of cake.

Don't worry about the money. My father is the owner. Let's enjoy this free grab.

Since she left me I'm falling to pieces.

Can you put  on the speakerphone?

English Conversation Class - Aug 4th

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Greetings

Hi
Hello
What's your name?
My name is Steve. What's your name?
My name is Wong. How are you?
Fine Wong. Thanks!  How are you doing?
I'm ok.
Wong...this is my brother Peter.
How do you do?
Fine, thank you. Nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you too.
So, Where are you from Wong.
I'm from Texas. Where are you from Peter?
I'm from California. What do you do?
I'm a lawyer. What do you do?
I'm an accountant.
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Good afternoon. What's your name?
My name is Mary Smith.
What's your nationatily?
I'm american.
How old are you?
I'm thirty five years old.
Are you married?
Yes, I am.
Do you have any children?
Yes. I have three sons and two daughters.
Do you speak Spanish?
No. I do not speak Spanish.
What is your address?
It is 318, 4th street.
What is your telephone number?
It is 5554618
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So Mary , what do you do?
I'm a secretary in a travelling agency.
Do you like your new job?
Yes, I like it very much.
How many hours a week do you work?
I work forty hours a week.
How many days a week do you work?
I work five days a week monday to friday.
How much money do you make?
I make five hundred dollars a week.
Do you drive to work?
No, I don't drive to work. I take a bus.
Where is your office?
It's downtown.
Well Mary...it was nice talking to you again...I'll call you tomorrow.
See you later Janet.
Bye. Take care of yourself.
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Aug 18th - Dialogue

Dialogue

# Hello my friend! Nice to see you here!

# It has been a long time …How is Diego?

# We are not together anymore.

# Really? What a pity! What happened?

# He hung up on me and I dumped him.

# No way! Are you kidding me?

# I hate when someone hangs up on me. I hate!

# but he loved you so much.

# I loved him too but when he hung up on me…you know , it was the last straw.

# Life is not a bed of roses. Everyone has problems, gets nervous, has a bad day…

# I know it …but now is too late. What about you? What’s up?

# My son flunked again.

# Oh boy!

# I really don’t  know what’s going on with him.

# What does your husband think about it?

# My husband? He never talks to his son.

# Why not? He is the father, he needs to take a position.

# My husband almost always has a hangover. He is drinking too much!

# Why don’t you tell it to your mother-in-law?

# I told her many times but she always turns a blind eye.

# I understand. She is afraid of getting involved.

# Actually she prefers to sit on the fence.

# I’m sorry my friend but I have to go.

# Thanks for your time! I liked to catch up with you !

# Why don’t we continue this conversation at a dinner?

# Are you inviting me to have  dinner? I love a free grab.

# I’m going to cook a delicious strogonoff.

# Strogonoff makes my mouth water. I will be there!

Aug 20th - Occupations

Below we have a list of different Professions and an explanation of what each person does in that profession.

Accountant - a person that works with the money and accounts of a company.

Actor /Actress - a person that acts in a play or a movie

Architect - a person that designs building and houses.

Astronomer - a person who studies the stars and the universe

Author - They write books or novels.

Baker - They make bread and cakes and normally work in a bakery.

Bricklayer - a person that helps to build houses using bricks.

Bus driver - a person that drives buses.

Butcher - a person that works with meat. They cut the meat and sell it in their shop.

Carpenter - a person that makes things from wood including houses and furniture.

Chef/Cook - a person that prepared food for others, often in a restaurant or café.

Cleaner - a person that cleans/tidies an area or place (such as in an office)

Dentist - a person that can fix problems you have with your teeth.

Designer - a person who has the job of designing things.

Doctor - a person you go to see when you are ill or have some type of health problem.

Dustman/Refuse collector - a person that collects trash/rubbish from bins in the street.

Electrician - a person that works with electric circuits.

Engineer - a person who develops solutions to technical problems. They sometimes design, build, or maintain engines, machines, structures or public works.

Factory worker - a person that works in a factory.

Farmer - a person that works on a farm, usually with animals.

Fireman/Fire fighter - a person that puts out fires.

Fisherman - a person that catches fish

Florist - a person that works with flowers.

Gardener - a person that keeps gardens clean and tidy. They take care of the plants in the garden.

Hairdresser - they cut your hair or give it a new style.

Journalist - a person that makes new reports in writing or through television.

Judge - a qualified person that decides cases in a law court.

Lawyer - a person that defends people in court and gives legal advice.

Lecturer - a person that gives lectures, usually in a university.

Librarian - a person that works in a library.

Lifeguard - a person that saves lives where people swim (at a beach or swimming pool).

Mechanic - a person that repairs machines, especially car motors.

Model - a (usually attractive) person that works in fashion, modeling clothes and accessories.

Newsreader - a person that reads the news, normally on television.

Nurse - a person trained to help a doctor look after the sick or injured.

Optician - a person that checks your eyes and try and correct any problems with your sight.

Painter - a person that paints pictures or the interior and exterior of buildings.

Pharmacist - a qualified person that works with and dispenses medicine.

Photographer - a person that takes photos.

Pilot - a person who flies a plane.

Plumber - a person that repairs your water systems or pipes.

Politician - a person who works in politics.

Policeman/Policewoman - a member of the police force. They (try and) prevent crime.

Postman - a person that delivers mail to your house.

Real estate agent - a person that makes money from selling land for development.

Receptionist - a person that is at the reception (entrance) of a company.

Scientist - a person that works in the science industry. They do many experiments.

Secretary - a person employed in an office who types letters, keeps records etc.

Shop assistant - a person that works in a shop or store selling products.

Soldier - a person who works for the army.

Tailor - a person that makes clothes for others, many times producing exclusive items of clothing.

Taxi driver - a person who drives a taxi.

Teacher - a person that passes knowledge to students, usually at school.

Translator - a person that translates from one language to another.

Traffic warden - a person that patrols areas to check that people do not park in the wrong place.

Travel agent - a person that organises and sells holidays and flights for others.

Veterinary doctor (Vet) - a qualified person that looks after sick animals.

Waiter/Waitress - a person that works in a food outlet, looking after customers and serving food.

Window cleaner - a person that cleans windows, normally the windows of big buildings.

 

Sep 8th - Conversation

* Do you speak English?
** Yes, a little.
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* Does Ritinha speak English?
** Yes, She speaks English perfectly.
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* What's Eric Clapton's native language?
** I don't know what his native language is.
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* How many languages do you speak?
** I speak only Portuguese but I'm studying English.
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* How many languages does Pope Francisco speak?
** He reads and writes in several languages.
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* How well do you know Japanese?
** I just know some words.
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* Does Samara speak English fluently?
** Not yet. She speaks English with a Portuguese accent.
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* How well does Roberto Justus speak English?
** He speaks English fluently.
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* Do you speak English correctly?
** No, sometimes I make mistakes when I speak English.
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* Do you have trouble with spelling?
** No, I have a lot of trouble with pronunciation.
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* How is teacher JB's  accent in English.
** He speaks like a native american.
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Extra Vocabulary

* Perfectly = perfeitamente
* Native language = Lingua nativa
* several = muitas, diversas,várias
* How well = Em que nível
* Accent = sotaque
* Fluently = fluentemente
* Only = apenas , somente
* Just = apenas
* Some words = algumas palavras
* Not yet = ainda não
* Correctly = corretamente
* Sometimes = as vezes
* Spelling = soletração
* A lot of = bastante, muitos
* Trouble = dificuldade
* Pronunciation = pronúncia
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New verbs

* To know = saber,conhecer
* To read = Ler
* To write = escrever
* To make mistake = cometer erros
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My name is Bill Jones and I am a student. Actually, my first name is William. "Bill" is short for William. I was born in a little country town not far from here. I was born on June 17,1941. I have four siblings. Two sisters and two brothers. My father's name is George and my mother's name is Marilyn. I have many friends and much love in my heart. Last year I was in the hospital during the month of July. I was in the hospital for twenty-two days. My friend,Wendy, was in the hospital for two weeks last year. He was in the hospital during the month of March. My friend Wendy has a good Play-station video game. He has about 25 games. He doesn't have his own television set, but I have one. My television set is a small one, but it's a very good one. During the week I get up before seven o´clock and I study all day. I study engineering. On Saturdays and Sundays I don't get up early.
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If Bill Jones asks you some questions , how will you answer them?

1- What is my name and what am I ?
2- Actually, what is my first name? What's "Bill" short for?
3- Where was I born?
4- When was I born?
5- How many sisters and brothers do I have?
6- What's my father's name?
7- What's my mother's name?
8- How many friends Do I have?
9- Where was I during the month of July last year?
10- How many days was I there?
11- What's my friend's name?
12- When was he in the hospital?
13- What does he have?
14- How many games does he have?
15- Does he have his own television set?
16- Is my television set big or small?
17- Is it a good one?
18- What time do I get up during the week?
19- What do I do all day?
20- Do I get up early on saturdays and Sundays?
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