Hi!

Good evening people. I didn't post anything because I was busy, and now I'm without my mouse, my laptop isn't open my blog, and I'm crazy.

 But, I will try  post something tomorrow, ok? Thanks!

Christian Nunes.

Thanks

Babi, I know that our semester is finishing, and I want to say you the fastest possible all that I learn, I know, and I feel.

When I entered in the Talk English Course, I had afraid because I thought that it was difficult just talk and listen to English language without speak Portuguese.  But you showed me, that when we believe all can become easy, all can become a victory.

I thank you for your patience, dedication, hope, and your work.

I thank you for the knowledge that you passed me, the stories that you told, for the example you give me.

I thank you for you being my English teacher. And because these things, you can have sure: I will take these things in my heart by all my life.

Christian Nunes

My holiday

Holiday

Children’s Day

My holiday was wonderful. In the morning, I stayed at home and I read a book, I used the internet, I watched TV and I did my homework.

Like I was in my house, I just wore short and t-shirt.

My grandmother is a good cook. And she made “moqueca de peixe” to our family eat. It was delicious!

In the afternoon, I went to Tamar Project. When I arrived there, I saw many children playing and seeing the turtles. There, I gave information about the animals, I helped my friends, I showed the puppet show, I worked with the children and I spoke English with an American woman and her husband.

At 3:00, I had a snack and I ate a hamburger and I drank cajá juice.  

I was very busy. But, It was good! I always liked to work with children.

 In the night, I stayed at home, when my friends called me, and they said:

-          Christian, what are you doing?

-          I’m watching TV.

-          Do you want to hang out with me and Laine?

-          No, I don’t.  

-          Let’s go, Christian!

-          Ok, Jorge! I will hang out with you!

-          You need hang out with your friends. It’s holiday!

-          Ok, I’m waiting for you.

Then, I hung out with my friends.  About 9:45 of the night, I came back to my home. When I arrived, I was hungry, and I didn’t find anything to I eat, but I went to the supermarket and I bought cheese and ham…

After I ate, I was sleepy, but I wasn’t still tired. So, I thought to write a text, and so, I went to my bedroom and I used the internet. I entered in my blog (http://weareenglishlearners.blogspot.com/) but I didn’t post anything. But I did a story to post it in other day.

Summarizing, my holiday was wonderful, and for all I did, I felt myself a child again.

Christian Nunes.

Don't wait for anybody.

I have talked in this blog, about the because you must do your homework.  But now I will talk about works in group.
I'm  doing a English Course, and I know that it isn't a game. My English teacher passed a work to we do. And we must show it on November 3rd.
I began to do the things with some friends, but I am worried because we just have one day before the apresentation.
All this is fruit of some classmates that don't worry with themself.
So, I will give a advice to you: Don't wait for anybody if you have time to do your things. Overcome your obstacles and just do what better is.
Sometimes we wait for people that don't worry with us.
The begining and the end of your English is you.

              

                                                                         Christian Nunes.

A friendship.

Does your friend speak English? 

Speak English is not very easy, but it isn't an animal of seven heads. When we a have a friend that knows to speak English, all becomes easiest. Why? Because you can practice your pronunciation, study together, exchange ideas and more.

Example:

 In the last year, I taught English to my friends. They just speak Portuguese, but while I was teaching, I spoke English.

 One day, when I and my friend were in the school, I asked him: “Lucas, Do you want it?” and he said: “No, I don’t. I want popcorn”.

And I said: Oh, you answered me, I thought that you didn’t know what I said. And he said in Portuguese Language: Christian, while you were teaching, I learned something. And now, I know what you said me.

Do you understand? A friendship can give you what you more need. A friendship can break yours fears, and your obstacles.  

Look for a friend! And speak English!

Christian Nunes. Doubts send me a comment.

Why don’t I learn English? What is wrong?

Many people ask themselves: Why don’t I learn English? What is wrong?

Someone that wants to learn English  must know that English is a new language to your life, and as we care our lives, we must care of our English.

Each school and course have their  way of teach. But somehow the student must look for your objetives.

• If there are activities to do; you must do. Why? Because, you cannot know your doubts if you don't do your activities. 

• If your teacher say: - "Christian" read it!; you must read. It's necessity to your pratice your pronunciation.
• Do you always arrive late? Never more do. You know, when we arrive late, we lose informations. It's always better arrives earliest.
•  Do you have shame? Don't feel it. The shame will do you feel insecure to talk. 
• Don't kid in wrong moments. When you kid, you can disturb your classmates. Always think: I'm here to study and pratice my English.
• Where do you use your knowledges of English Language? Just in the class? Don't feel arrested. Why are you learning English? The class isn't the only place you can speak English? You must feel free to enjoy what you have.
• Time: Plan your time: What time will I study English? Where?
•  What do you do, when you don't know the meaning and the pronunce of a word? Nothing? When you have some doubt, you must look for someone that can help you. 
• ...

Why don’t you  learn English? What is wrong with you? I know to answer these questions: many people don't learn English Language, because they stop and wait the things fell of the sky.  

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• Christian Nunes.

Happy Teacher's Day.

 Today is Teacher's day.

And I thank them by all they do by our country, our city and our children.

Teachers, I'm writting it to show your importance in the society. Without you we would be nothing. You're the leader and we are the conducted. We are the doubts, and you are the tips.

We are the seed, and you are the land.

Many people in this world don't know to look the wonderful thing that you do.

 Many people in this world don't know perceive the bright that there are  in you.
 Many people don't know what you pass, you fell, you listen to. Many people don't know that you're the salvation of them.

And for this, I thank you for everything I am.

Christian Nunes.

Story: On Wednesday

Today is Wednesday, and I have English class. My teacher is very cool. She knows to teach me and understand my obstacles. 
Every Wednesday, I'm happy because this is the best day of the week. 
In the morning I go to the school. In the afternoon I work, and in the night I study English.
My teacher always say me: Christian, you're a great student.
And I thank her.
I was worried, because I didn't know my note. Before of says my note  the teacher talk with me:
Teacher - Christian, sorry! I wouldn't like to say you this. 
Me - What happened? 
Teacher - Why did you get this note? What happened with you? You weren't so.
Me - Oh no, teacher. I did all, I never forgot of do my activities, I never missed class.
Teacher - I wouldn't like to say that just Christian got with 10,0.

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Dialogs:

 1- Dialog:

A - HOW ARE YOU?
B - I'M FINE/BAD/SICK/HAPPY/SAD/TIRED/BUSY/WORRY...

2 - Dialog:

A- WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
B- I'M FROM BRAZIL/ITALY/ENGLAND...

3 - Dialog:
A - WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
B - I LIVE IN BAHIA/SÃO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO...

4 - Dialog:

A - WHAT'S YOUR OCCUPATION?
B - I'M A TEACHER/DRIVER/FARMER/DOCTOR/WAITER/HOUSEWIFE...

5 - Dialog:

A - HOW OLD ARE YOU?
B - I'M 15 YEARS OLD.

6 - Dialog:

A - WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY?
B - IT'S ON DECEMBER 6TH.

7 - Dialog:

A - WHAT'S YOUR PHONE NUMBER?
B - IT'S 96123456.

8 - Dialog:

A - WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
B - I'M GOING TO THE BEACH.

9 - Dialog:

A - WHO IS HE/SHE?
B - HE IS MY BROTHER; FATHER.../ SHE IS MY SISTER; MOTHER...;
A - WHO ARE THEY?
B - THEY ARE MY FRIENDS/TEACHERS/PARENTS...
A - WHO ARE YOU?
B - I'M A GOOD PERSON.

10 - Dialog:

A - IS THERE A SUBWAY STATION NEAR HERE?
B - YES, THERE IS.
A - WHERE IS IT?
B -  IT'S ON MAIN STREET.
A - HOW CAN I GET THERE?
B - GO STRAIGHT ON GREEN STREET,  THEN TURN LEFT ON MAIN STREET. THE SUBWAY STATION IS ACROSS FROM THE DEPARTAMENT STORE.

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Present Perfect;

IT SHOWS AN ACTION THAT HAPENED IN THE RECENT PAST, BUT DIDN'T DETERMINED.

 

Example: I have answered the question. 

 She has opened the window.

Example:  Aran and Jack haven’t done their homework. 

     Ex: Has she been here?

OBS: when the pronouns are SHE, HE, IT, we use HAS to affirmative or interrogative sentence and HASN'T to negative sentence.

When the pronouns are I, YOU, WE, THEY, we use HAVE to affirmative or interrogative sentence and HAVEN'T to negative sentence .   

a)      They ____________________________________________________ called us.

b)      We ________________________________________________washed the car.

2ª) Put the words in the correct order to form sentences with the Present Perfect:

a)      Bob / visit / his grandma

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b)      Sue and Walter / wash / their car

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c)      Andrew / repair / his bike

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d)      Brad and Louise / watch / a film

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e)      Carol / read / a computer magazine

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f)        Tom and Alice / be / to a restaurant

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3ª) Put in the negative of Present Perfect:

a)      Sarah / not / wash the dishes

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b)      Anita / not / clean the kitchen

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c)      Joey / not / make his bed

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d)      David / not / buy milk

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e)      Lisa / not / be to the baker's

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f)        Aran and Jack / not / do their homework

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g)      Hazel / not / empty the bin

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4ª) Write using the Present Perfect:

a)      Rebecca / never / stay / at a five-star hotel

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b)      Jason / never / watch / a world-cup final

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c)      How long have you studied English?

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d)      How far is P.do Forte for Salvador?

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Active and Passive voice

Active voice: the subject receives the action of the verb. Ex:

I did my homework.

Passive Voice: the objects receives the action. Ex:

The homework was done by me.

1º) Write using the Passive voice:

a)I saw a snake. ___________________________________________________

b)They ate the hamburger. ___________________________________________

c)She visited New York _____________________________________________

d)Christian and Christopher saw the sea.________________________________

e)He did the homework. ____________________________________________

f)Jorge Amado wrote Gabriela.

_______________________________________________________________

g)Mary wore a red pullover __________________________________________

h)Carol and Liza watched the film._____________________________________

2º) Put in the order, after put in the Passive voice:

a)game/ won/ We/ the.

O:____________________________________________________________

P:____________________________________________________________

b)sang/ music/ They /a/ of Michael Jackson.

O:___________________________________________________________

P:___________________________________________________________

c)the/ She/ pencil/ broke.

O:__________________________________________________________

P:__________________________________________________________

d)in/We/exam/ Marina/ the/ helped.

O:_________________________________________________________

P:_________________________________________________________

e)When the telephone was invented?

____________________________________________________ in 1876.

3º) Complete the sentences. Using one of these verbs:

a)The trees were __________ by them.

b)Luiza was ____________ by his.

c)That car was ___________ by Taxi driver.

d)This pullover was _____________ by me.

e)Some aches __________ felt by ______.

Active Voice

4º) Put in the better form:

a) I ________ the pencil.           (    ) Broke     (    ) Break      (    ) Broken

b) He ________ a computer.    (    ) Buy         (    ) Bought

c) We ________ the game.       (    ) Win        (    ) Won

d) I ________ Playstation 2.      (    ) Played   (    ) Play.

e) They _______ João Paulo.   (    ) Know     (    ) Known     (    ) Knew

5º) Write in the Active Voice:

a)The Amazon was visited by his.____________________________________________

b)Two cups of beer were drunk by them.______________________________________

c)The fish was eaten by her.________________________________________________

d)A car was given by me._________________________________________________

e)Two hundred apples were taken by us._______________________ to the supermarket.

f)The telephone was invented by Alexander Bell in 1876__________________________

6º) Make the correspondence:

(1) I drove that car                                         (    ) The paper was burnt by them

(2) A melody was listened by me                (    ) I listened a melody.

(3) He found our umbrella                            (    ) Our umbrella was found by his.

(4) The money was lost by her                    (    ) Chris wrote The Poet

(5)They burn the paper                                (    ) That car was driven by me

(6) They understood the matter                  (    ) She lost the money

(7) The Poet was written by Chris              (    ) The matter was understood by them

New things:

People, sorry! But during this time I was busy.
But in the night I will put some new things here, like:

Active and Passive voice;
Present Continuouns;
Dialogs: “How are you?”;
New story;
My way of think;
Why do I don’t learn English? What is wrong?;
A friendship;
Words;
Direction and location;
Clothes;
Testimonials;
Questions about your English.

Adverbs of frequency:

Never, Sometimes, Often, Usually, Always.

Ex: Pedro never works in Europe.

He sometimes flies 15 or 16 hours.

Does he often visit Brazil? Yes, he does.

He usually flies four days a week.

Does he always go to Paris? Yes, he does.

Obs:  Verb to be: When we use a adverb of frequency with the verb to be, we must follow this rule: the adverb of frequency must come after the verb to be. Ex:

 The adverbs: sometimes often and usually can be use in the begining and the end of the sentence.

 

1º) Rewrite the sentences with appropriate adverbs:

a)      Waiters speak English at work. (sometimes/ never)

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b)      Do you go to bed at 2:00 a.m? (always/ sometimes)

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c)      Biologists work with whales. (sometimes/aften)

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2ª) Put the words in the correct order to form sentences:

a)      never/I/cereal/for/eat/breakfast.

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b)      often/on/tennis/Max/plays/Saturdays.

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c)      Interesting/job/is/my/usually.

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d) Always/watches/she/the/TV/Friday/nights/on.

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e) Shopping/on/they/go/never/Mondays/ to.

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f) Class/in/I/English/English/my/speak/sometimes.

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a)      I study grammar.

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b)      I use a dictionary.

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c)      I translate sentences into my language.

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d)      My doctor speaks English to me.

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k) Tom is very friendly. (usually)

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l) Romon and Frank are hungry. (often)

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m) My grandmother walks in the morning.  (always)

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n)  They watch TV in the afternoon. (never)         

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