Guys, in English there are so many verbs asking after them the gerund or the infinitive...Do you know which ones are asking the gerund ? Here is a quick reminder…

Verbs Followed by an Infinitive She agreed to speak before the game.
agree aim appear arrange ask attempt be able beg begin care choose condescend	consent continue dare decide deserve detest dislike expect fail forget get happen	have hesitate hope hurry intend leap leave like long love mean neglect	offer ought plan prefer prepare proceed promise propose refuse remember say	shoot start stop strive swear threaten try use wait want wish

Verbs Followed by an Object and an Infinitive Everyone expected her to win.
advise allow ask beg bring build buy challenge	choose command dare direct encourage expect forbid force	have hire instruct invite lead leave let like	love motivate order pay permit persuade prepare promise	remind require send teach tell urge want warn
Note: Some of these verbs are included in the list above and may be used without an object.

Verbs Followed by a Gerund They enjoyed working on the boat.
admit advise appreciate avoid can't help complete consider	delay deny detest dislike enjoy escape excuse	finish forbid get through have imagine mind miss	permit postpone practice quit recall report resent	resist resume risk spend (time) suggest tolerate waste (time)

Verbs Followed by a Preposition and a Gerund We concentrated on doing well.
admit to approve of argue about believe in care about complain about concentrate on confess to	depend on disapprove of discourage from dream about feel like forget about insist on object to	plan on prevent (someone) from refrain from succeed in talk about think about worry about

Teacher Elena

Easter jokes

Teacher Hajni

Dish from New Zealand (recipe) for easter

 Lemon-Glazed Carrots

 

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 2

INGREDIENTS:

2 carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

salt and ground black pepper to taste

(optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1.Place carrots into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until carrots are tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.

2.Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, brown sugar, and lemon juice in the melted butter, stirring often, until sugar has dissolved, 2 minutes.

Teacher Gustavo

How to study on vacation

7 FAIL-SAFE WAYS TO STUDY OVER SUMMER VACATION ...

Summer is fast approaching and that means that it’s time to start thinking of effective ways to study over summer vacation! Although summer is meant for fun in the sun and having a good time, it’s also good to keep up with your learning! Especially because it is easy for all that knowledge you’ve allotted to slip out of your brain during those days spent in the pool. But don’t fret! I have tons of great ways to study over summer that will keep you up to date on all of your important info!

1. REVIEW MATERIAL FROM SCHOOL

Hopefully you haven’t tossed all of your school papers and books in the garbage yet, because using them is one of the best ways to study over summer vacation! Don’t let all of those precious notes and worksheets go to waste, but instead keep them in a box or drawer and keep them for the summer time! I started doing this in middle school and I cannot tell you how many times I have gone back and reviewed materials from the previous year during the summertime. It is a great way to prepare yourself for the next year of schooling or just to keep your mind active during those summer months!

2. SUMMER CLASSES

Many colleges and high schools offer classes that allow you to lengthen your education during those long, summer months, which can definitely pay off in your future school year! Plus, you can be one step in front of everyone else! If you finish off a few classes during the summer, then you won't have to worry about them during the school year! This is a really great way to stay in front of the pack and keep your brain moving!

3. SUMMER CAMPS FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS

Instead of devoting your entire summer to classes, you could always go to a summer program for a week or two! However, you will definitely want to do a lot of research about the camp or program to make sure it is right for you. A lot of colleges offer on-campus camps and classes for a week or more and usually are specific to one kind of interest like business or engineering. Not only are these programs great to keep up with school but they also look great on college resumes! Keep in mind that many of these do cost money though!

4. RESEARCHING

Doing individual research online or with books can be surprisingly helpful! Pick a topic that you are interested in learning more about and start researching! You can find some really cool things that you didn't know before and you might even discover your new passion! You can also do some research on the future classes you are planning to take so you can be extra prepared for class!

5. VISIT THE LIBRARY

Who doesn't love to go to the library during the summertime? Plus, my library always has air-conditioning, which really helps beat the summer heat! But I don't just go for some cold air. Whenever I go to the library during the summer, I like to get new books about new topics that I don't know about! It can be really fun to learn new things in cool, quiet place!

6. STUDY GROUP

Summer is all about hanging out with friends, right? Well the easiest way to combine studying and spending time with your friends is to study with your friends! You could arrange to meet up at someone's house and have everyone bring something to study from like a textbook or flashcards. This is a really fun way to keep your mind moving!

7. ONLINE EDUCATION

On those days that are too hot to go outside, it is fun to check out some of the many websites designed for learning out there! One of my favorite websites is called OpenCulture.com. I'm constantly visiting to see what new topic I can check out! Another fun website I have found is called lumosity.com. It offers a great brain workout in the form of games and puzzles! Websites for education can be really great because they are so easily accessible! Just be sure that the site is credible because you don't want to learn the wrong information!

Studying over your summer vacation might not sound like the most exciting way to spend your time away from school, however it can reap some great benefits! By working your mind regularly, you will keep your brain up and working and ready for the next school year! Do you like to study during your summer breaks?

Teacher: Gustavo 

Place to visit

Hi Guys, how are you? 

November is Thanksgiving time, so if you have never been to USA before this is the right time to go and watch the parades and see how do they celebrate this day. And if you love shopping you are going to enjoy Black Friday. All the stores are crazily on SALE. These are some pics for your delight.

Parade:

Black Friday

Thanksgiving meal

Teacher: Andreza

Halloween (recipe)

Hi guys…

I have found a terrific recipe of a drink especially for ;) It is called “Brain Hemorrhage“ (Halloween Alcohol Drink) It is a shot, because you drink at once, just like Tequila.

Ingredients 

Original recipe makes 1 shot:

1fluid ounce chilled peach schnapps

 1 teaspoon chilled Irish cream liqueur (such as Bailey's®)

1 splash chilled grenadine syrup

Directions

1. Pour schnapps into a shot glass.
2. Very gently pour Irish cream liqueur over the schnapps. Wait until the Irish cream liqueur begins to clump and 'curdle' to look like a brain, just a few moments.
3. Gently pour a tiny amount of grenadine 'blood' over the brain.

         Watch your guests gag over the look of one of the nastiest-looking Halloween drinks around. But they are yummy!

Try it and have fun.

Teacher Andreza

Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Brain-Hemorrhage-Halloween-Alcohol-Drink/Detail.aspx?prop24=hn_slide6_Brain-Hemorrhage-(Halloween-Alcohol-Drink)&evt19=1

Dicas de Pronúncia

I found this tips on the internet and I think they are right! If you want to have a perfect pronunciation, you should follow these tips:

1. Listen to yourself. Se você não consegue ouvir seus problemas de pronúncia, fica difícil corrigi-los. Tente gravar você falando em uma fita e compare com a fala de um nativo de língua inglesa.
2. Slow down! Muitos estudantes de Inglês dizem que falar muito rápido reforça seus maus hábitos. Pratique o básico todo dia. Comece com sons isolados, então passe para as palavras, e, finalmente, junte várias palavras.
3. Picture it... Feche seus olhos e pense como fazer um som antes de dizê-lo. Visualize o posicionamento de sua boca e rosto.
4. Get physical! Pronúncia é uma habilidade física. Você está ensinando sua boca uma nova maneira de mover e usar diferentes músculos. Concentre-se em sons difíceis todos os dias. Problemas com o 'th'? Coloque sua língua entre seus dentes (não morda) e assopre o ar. Sinta o ar mover sobre sua língua.
5. Watch yourself. Fique em frente a um espelho para ver a colocação de sua língua, lábios, e a forma de sua boca quando fizer certos sons. 
6. Copy the experts. Não há substituto para aprender pronúncia com os experts - nativos de língua inglesa. Então escute! Escute programas de rádio em Inglês e assista a programas de televisão e filmes em Inglês. (Não leia as legendas!) Imite o que você estiver escutando - até se você ainda não tiver certeza do que eles estão dizendo.
7. Practice alone. Problemas de pronúncia persistem porque temos medo de cometer erros. Crie situações - encontrando alguém pela primeira vez, fazendo um pedido em um restaurante, perguntando por direções - e então interprete o diálogo por si mesmo. Não seja tímido!
8. Find a language buddy. Ter um retorno de alguém de fora é crucial. Encontre um amigo que também está interessado em melhorar seu Inglês. Tente trocar mensagens gravadas para que vocês possam ouvir atentamente a pronúncia um do outro.
9. Be poetic. Boa pronúncia é mais que apenas dominar sons individuais. Também é entender a intonation (a elevação e a queda da voz) e o stress (alguns sons nas palavras e algumas palavras nas frases são mais altas ou claras que outras). Leia poemas, discursos e músicas em voz alta, concentrando-se na contração e entonação das palavras.
10. Sing a song! Aprenda as letras de músicas populares em Inglês e cante junto. Cantar ajuda a relaxar e falar essas palavras de uma vez, assim como ajuda seu ritmo e entonação.

[Source: http://www.englishtown.com.br/community/channels/article.aspx?articleName=pronounce]

Teacher: Gustavo

Hello Guys!

Segue algumas dicas para quando encontrar alguém na rua, bares, ou em qualquer outro lugar...

Greetings Hello , Hi Olá, Oi Good morning Bom dia Good night Boa noite Good-bye, bye Adeus, Tchau See you soon Até logo See you later Até breve Please Por favor Thank you Obrigado You're welcome De nada Excuse me Desculpe, Com licença Sorry Desculpe Congratulations Parabéns Good luck Boa sorte Hey Ei What's up? Como vai?, E aí? How are you? Como vai?, Tudo bom? How are you doing? Como está? How's it going? Como vai? Teacher Anna

Hello dears!!!!

Na hora da viagem, o Google pode ajudar, MS é sempre bom saber um pouco do vocabulário que irá encontrar!

travel agency - agência de viagem
flight reservation - reserve de vôo
hotel reservation - reserva de hotel
visa - visto de entrada
air ticket - passagem aérea
airplane ticket - passagem aérea
flight ticket - passagem aérea
one-way ticket - passagem só de ida
round-trip ticket - passagem de ida e volta
airport - aeroporto
airline - companhia aérea
departure - partida
arrival - chegada
rest room - banheiro, toilete
airline counter - balcão da linha aérea
check in (a flight, a hotel) - despachar a bagagem e receber o cartão de embarque; registrar-se em um hotel
check out (hotel) - fechar as contas
baggage - bagagem
luggage - bagagem
suitcase - mala
briefcase - maleta de mão
hand baggage - bagagem de mão
carry-on bag - bagagem de mão
boarding pass - cartão de embarque
baggage ticket - ticket da bagagem
lost baggage - bagagem extraviada
gate - portão
Disembarkation Card - cartão de desembarque, documento exigido por alguns países e distribuído no avião.
Arrival/Departure Record - documento de registro de chegada e partida, semelhante ao anterior e também normalmente distribuído no avião.
Customs Declaration - documento de declaração à alfândega
Accompanied Baggage Declaration - documento de declaração à alfândega semelhante ao anterior.
immigration control - contrôle de imigração
immigration officer - fiscal de imigração
baggage claim area - área de recebimento de bagagem
conveyor - esteira transportadora da bagagem
customs - alfândega
go through customs - passar pela alfândega
customs officer - fiscal alfandegário, oficial da receita federal
lockers (available at hotels, airports, train stations and bus terminals) - armários de chavear para guardar malas temporariamente.
airport limousine - microônibus que faz transporte entre aeroporto e hotéis
shuttle bus - ônibus que circula entre diferentes terminais nos grandes aeroportos

Teacher Anna

Hello dears!!!

OF COURSE [É claro; é óbvio]
OFF COURSE [Fora de curso]

Cuidado ao traduzir as expressões “OF COURSE” e “OFF COURSE”. 
A primeira tem o sentido de “obviamente”, “é óbvio” e “é claro”. Já a segunda significa “fora de rota” (como aparece no trocadilho da imagem do Mestre Yoda, do famoso filme Guerra nas Estrelas).

• She invited me to her party, but I’m not going, of course.
• Ela me convidou para a festa dela, mas eu não vou, é claro.
• The bus driver distracted himself for a second and drove off course.
• O motorista do ônibus se distraiu por um segundo e saiu da rota.

Teacher Anna

Hi guys, how r u?

If you like to cook like I do, this will be the right instructions for you to have fun in the kitchen =)

bake: To cook in an oven by using heat.

barbecue: To cook foods (primarily meat) on a grill by using fire or hot coals.

beat: To mix quickly and continually, commonly used with eggs.

boil: To heat water until little bubbles form.

break: To separate into smaller parts by force.

broil: To cook meat or vegetables on a rack with an extremely high temperature.

carve: To cut meat into slices.

chop: To cut into small pieces, generally used with vegetables.

combine: To put two or more things together.

cook: To prepare food by heating it, so the food is not raw.

crush: To cause to separate or flatten by extreme force, often used with garlic.

cut: To separate or divide by using a knife.

fry: To cook by putting the food into extremely hot oil.

grate: To divide into small parts by rubbing on a serrated surface, usually used with cheese.

grease: To coat with oil or butter.

grill: To cook by putting the food on a grill; similar to barbecue.

knead: To press and stretch dough, usually used with making bread.

mix: To combine two or more things using a spoon, spatula, or electric mixer.

measure: To obtain an exact quantity.

melt: to make something become liquid through heating.

microwave: To heat up food within a microwave oven.

mince: to grind food, normally meat, into small pieces. A machine is often used to do this.

open: To remove the top from a can or jar.

peel: To take the skin off of fruits or vegetables.

pour: To transfer liquid from one container to another.

put: To place something in a particular position or location.

roast: To cook in the oven or over a fire.

sauté: To quickly fry food by placing it in hot oil in a frying pan.

scramble: To mix the white and yellow parts of eggs together while cooking them in a pan.

slice: To cut into thin, wide portions.

steam: To cook by placing the food above boiling water. Steam is the vapor that comes from hot water.

stir: To mix liquid ingredients by moving a spoon around in a circular motion

stir fry: To cook small pieces of food by moving it quickly in hot oil

wash: To immerse food in water and make sure it becomes clean

weigh: To measure the weight (grams or pounds) or something.

I hope u like it =)

Teacher Andreza