sexta-feira, 29 de maio de 2009
medical advice
Carla: So, how are things going, Steve?
Steve: Well, to be honest Carla, I was feeling great on Saturday, but I started to feel sick Sunday afternoon. I thought I'd get better, but I feel worse than before. And I'm really worried because I'm scheduled to give a presentation at work on Friday, so I have to be better by then.
Carla: Well, what seems to be the problem?
Steve: Well, I thought I had the flu, but the doctor said it was just a bad cold. He gave me some cold medicine to take care of my stuffy nose and fever. I'm supposed to take the medicine three times a day after eating, but it doesn't seem to help. He also told me to stay off my feet for a day or so, but I'm so busy these days.
Carla: Listen, forget about that medicine! I have just the thing to get rid of bad colds. You see, my mom is really into herbal medicine.
Steve: Oh, no thanks.
Carla: Ah, come on! Give it a try. You just take some of my mom's herbal tea and drink it four times a day. Believe me. You'll be up and dancing around in no time.
Steve: Dancing around in no time, right? Well, I guess. Nothing else seems to be doing the job.
Carla: Great. I'll come by your place at 7:30. See you then.
Key Vocabulary
flu (noun): informal for influenza, like a very bad cold with chills and fever - Sometimes, doctors have to be very discreet when talking with their family about patients.
stuffy (adjective): closed or blocked - I have a really stuffy nose and can't breathe very well.
be supposed to (verb): expected to do something- She was supposed to stay in bed and rest, but she went to work instead.
Steve: Well, to be honest Carla, I was feeling great on Saturday, but I started to feel sick Sunday afternoon. I thought I'd get better, but I feel worse than before. And I'm really worried because I'm scheduled to give a presentation at work on Friday, so I have to be better by then.
Carla: Well, what seems to be the problem?
Steve: Well, I thought I had the flu, but the doctor said it was just a bad cold. He gave me some cold medicine to take care of my stuffy nose and fever. I'm supposed to take the medicine three times a day after eating, but it doesn't seem to help. He also told me to stay off my feet for a day or so, but I'm so busy these days.
Carla: Listen, forget about that medicine! I have just the thing to get rid of bad colds. You see, my mom is really into herbal medicine.
Steve: Oh, no thanks.
Carla: Ah, come on! Give it a try. You just take some of my mom's herbal tea and drink it four times a day. Believe me. You'll be up and dancing around in no time.
Steve: Dancing around in no time, right? Well, I guess. Nothing else seems to be doing the job.
Carla: Great. I'll come by your place at 7:30. See you then.
Key Vocabulary
flu (noun): informal for influenza, like a very bad cold with chills and fever - Sometimes, doctors have to be very discreet when talking with their family about patients.
stuffy (adjective): closed or blocked - I have a really stuffy nose and can't breathe very well.
be supposed to (verb): expected to do something- She was supposed to stay in bed and rest, but she went to work instead.
seem (verb): appear - My dad didn't seem very sick this morning, but he got worse during the rest of the day.
stay off your feet (idiom): put into action- If you want to get better, you have to stay off your feet for a few days.
get rid of (phrasal verb): do away with, eliminate - Try my garlic soup. It'll help get rid of your bad stuffy nose.
come on: said to encourage someone to do something- Come on! Call and make an appointment to see the doctor. You're not going to get better on your own.
stay off your feet (idiom): put into action- If you want to get better, you have to stay off your feet for a few days.
get rid of (phrasal verb): do away with, eliminate - Try my garlic soup. It'll help get rid of your bad stuffy nose.
come on: said to encourage someone to do something- Come on! Call and make an appointment to see the doctor. You're not going to get better on your own.
what to say in a job interview
Behind every interview question there is a concern or another question. Your job is to process the question thinking about what the interviewer’s concern might be. In other words, why is the interviewer asking you this question?
Q#1 - How long have you been looking for a job? (Concern - is there something wrong with you that other employers have picked up?)
A#1 - “After I was laid off from my last job, I took the opportunity to take some time out to examine my career goals and where I was going with my life. I have just begun my search in the last few weeks. I have a definite goal in mind and have been selective about the positions I consider. Your company and this position are of great interest to me.”
Q#2 - How did you prepare for this interview? (Concern - are you interested enough to do some research, or are you going to “wing it”?)
A#2 - “When I found this position posted on the internet (monster.com) I was immediately interested. I checked out the company website and mission statement, looked at the bios of company founders and executives, and was impressed. Once I had the interview appointment, I talked with friends and acquaintances in the industry. And, I’m sure I’ll find out a lot more in today’s meetings.”
Q#3 - What is your salary expectation for this job? (Concern - Can we afford you? Can we get you for less than budgeted?)
A#3 - “I’ll need more information about the job and the responsibilities involved before we can begin to discuss salary. Can you give me an idea of the range budgeted for this position?”
Q#4 - How do you keep current and informed about your job and the industries that you have worked in? (Concern - Once you get the job do you continue to learn and grow - stay challenged and motivated?)
A#4 - “I pride myself on my ability to stay on top of what is happening in my industry. I do a lot of reading - the business section of the newspapers and magazines. I belong to a couple of professional organizations and network with colleagues at the meetings. I take classes and seminars whenever they are of interest, or offer new information or technology.”
Q#5 - Tell me about a time when you had to plan and coordinate a project from start to finish. (Concern - behavioral questions - seeking an example of specific past behavior)
A#5 - ” I headed up a project which involved customer service personnel and technicians. I organized a meeting to get everyone together to brainstorm and get his or her input. From this meeting I drew up a plan, taking the best of the ideas. I organized teams, balancing the mixture of technical and non-technical people. We had a deadline to meet, so I did periodic checks with the teams. After three weeks, we were exceeding expectations, and were able to begin implementation of the plan. It was a great team effort, and a big success. I was commended by management for my leadership, but I was most proud of the team spirit and cooperation which it took to pull it off.”
Q#6 - What kinds of people do you have difficulties working with? (Concern - ability to be flexible and work in a diverse environment?)
A#6 - “In my last three jobs I have worked with men and women from very diverse backgrounds and cultures. The only time I had difficulty was with people who were dishonest about work issues. I worked with one woman who was taking credit for work that her team accomplished. I had an opportunity to talk with her one day and explained how she was affecting the morale. She became very upset that others saw her that way, and said she was unaware of her behavior or the reactions of others. Her behavior changed after our talk. What I learned from that experience is that sometimes what we perceive about others is not always the case if we check it out.”
Q#1 - How long have you been looking for a job? (Concern - is there something wrong with you that other employers have picked up?)
A#1 - “After I was laid off from my last job, I took the opportunity to take some time out to examine my career goals and where I was going with my life. I have just begun my search in the last few weeks. I have a definite goal in mind and have been selective about the positions I consider. Your company and this position are of great interest to me.”
Q#2 - How did you prepare for this interview? (Concern - are you interested enough to do some research, or are you going to “wing it”?)
A#2 - “When I found this position posted on the internet (monster.com) I was immediately interested. I checked out the company website and mission statement, looked at the bios of company founders and executives, and was impressed. Once I had the interview appointment, I talked with friends and acquaintances in the industry. And, I’m sure I’ll find out a lot more in today’s meetings.”
Q#3 - What is your salary expectation for this job? (Concern - Can we afford you? Can we get you for less than budgeted?)
A#3 - “I’ll need more information about the job and the responsibilities involved before we can begin to discuss salary. Can you give me an idea of the range budgeted for this position?”
Q#4 - How do you keep current and informed about your job and the industries that you have worked in? (Concern - Once you get the job do you continue to learn and grow - stay challenged and motivated?)
A#4 - “I pride myself on my ability to stay on top of what is happening in my industry. I do a lot of reading - the business section of the newspapers and magazines. I belong to a couple of professional organizations and network with colleagues at the meetings. I take classes and seminars whenever they are of interest, or offer new information or technology.”
Q#5 - Tell me about a time when you had to plan and coordinate a project from start to finish. (Concern - behavioral questions - seeking an example of specific past behavior)
A#5 - ” I headed up a project which involved customer service personnel and technicians. I organized a meeting to get everyone together to brainstorm and get his or her input. From this meeting I drew up a plan, taking the best of the ideas. I organized teams, balancing the mixture of technical and non-technical people. We had a deadline to meet, so I did periodic checks with the teams. After three weeks, we were exceeding expectations, and were able to begin implementation of the plan. It was a great team effort, and a big success. I was commended by management for my leadership, but I was most proud of the team spirit and cooperation which it took to pull it off.”
Q#6 - What kinds of people do you have difficulties working with? (Concern - ability to be flexible and work in a diverse environment?)
A#6 - “In my last three jobs I have worked with men and women from very diverse backgrounds and cultures. The only time I had difficulty was with people who were dishonest about work issues. I worked with one woman who was taking credit for work that her team accomplished. I had an opportunity to talk with her one day and explained how she was affecting the morale. She became very upset that others saw her that way, and said she was unaware of her behavior or the reactions of others. Her behavior changed after our talk. What I learned from that experience is that sometimes what we perceive about others is not always the case if we check it out.”
Q#7 - We expect managers to work more than 8 hours a day. Do you have a problem with that? (Concern - are you a work-aholic or a person who requires balance?)
A#7 - “I have no problem working long hours. I have worked 12 or 14 hour days. What I have found works for me is to work smarter, not necessarily longer. My goal is to get the job done, whatever that takes, in the most efficient manner.”
Q#8 - When have you been most satisfied in your career? (Concern - what motivates you? Or demotivates you?)
A#8 - “The job before the one I am currently at, was my most rewarding experience for me. I worked in a wonderful team environment. There was a lot of camaraderie. I worked with a team of four people and we did some really original thinking. It is that kind of environment I want to be involved in again.”
Q#9 - Why do you want this job? (Concern - are you using the shot-gun approach to job search or do you really know what you want?)
A#9 - “I’ve been very careful about the companies where I have applied. When I saw the ad for this position, I knew I found what I was looking for. What I can bring to this job is my seven years of experience, and knowledge of the industry, plus my ability to communicate and build customer relationships. That, along with my flexibility and organizational skills, makes me a perfect match for this position. I see some challenges ahead of me here, and that’s what I thrive on. I have what you need, and you have what I want.”
Q#10 - We are ready to make an offer. Are you ready to accept today? (Concern - we don’t want you to go away and think about it and change your mind - we want you.)
A#10 - “Based on my research and the information I have gathered during the interview process, I feel I am in a position to consider an offer. I do, however, have a personal policy that I give myself at least 24 hours to make major life decisions. I could let you know by tomorrow.”
There is no way you can accurately predict the questions that will be asked in an interview, but you can be ready and prepared by thinking about the factors that might concern an interviewer or employer before the interview.
A#7 - “I have no problem working long hours. I have worked 12 or 14 hour days. What I have found works for me is to work smarter, not necessarily longer. My goal is to get the job done, whatever that takes, in the most efficient manner.”
Q#8 - When have you been most satisfied in your career? (Concern - what motivates you? Or demotivates you?)
A#8 - “The job before the one I am currently at, was my most rewarding experience for me. I worked in a wonderful team environment. There was a lot of camaraderie. I worked with a team of four people and we did some really original thinking. It is that kind of environment I want to be involved in again.”
Q#9 - Why do you want this job? (Concern - are you using the shot-gun approach to job search or do you really know what you want?)
A#9 - “I’ve been very careful about the companies where I have applied. When I saw the ad for this position, I knew I found what I was looking for. What I can bring to this job is my seven years of experience, and knowledge of the industry, plus my ability to communicate and build customer relationships. That, along with my flexibility and organizational skills, makes me a perfect match for this position. I see some challenges ahead of me here, and that’s what I thrive on. I have what you need, and you have what I want.”
Q#10 - We are ready to make an offer. Are you ready to accept today? (Concern - we don’t want you to go away and think about it and change your mind - we want you.)
A#10 - “Based on my research and the information I have gathered during the interview process, I feel I am in a position to consider an offer. I do, however, have a personal policy that I give myself at least 24 hours to make major life decisions. I could let you know by tomorrow.”
There is no way you can accurately predict the questions that will be asked in an interview, but you can be ready and prepared by thinking about the factors that might concern an interviewer or employer before the interview.
frases em inglês sobre Namoro e Relacionamento
1. Estar a fim de alguém: To be interested inEx: Are you interested in her? (Você está a fim dela?)
2. Chegar em alguém (aproximar): To approachEx: How to approach women. (Como chegar nas mulheres.)
3. Levar um fora (não conseguir que o relacionamento comece) / Dar um fora (não aceitar começar o relacionamento): Turn down.Ex: He was turned down again. (Ele levou o fora de novo.) / He turned her down. (Ele deu o fora nela.)
4. Namorar: To dateEx: She’s dating my friend. (Ela está namorando meu amigo.)
5. Terminar o namoro: To break upEx: He will break up with her. (Ele vai terminar o namoro com ela.)
6. Ser Fiel: To be faithfulEx: I was faithful to her. (Eu fui fiel a ela.)
7. Trair: To cheat on/To two-timeEx: She never cheated on you. (Ela nunca te traiu.) / He two-timed her (Ele a traiu.)
8. Fazer-se de difícil (fazer doce): Play hard to getEx: She was just playing hard to get. (Ela só estava se fazendo de difícil.)
9. Estar apaixonado: To be in loveEx: I think I´m in love. (Acho que estou apaixonado.)
10. Dar o bolo em alguém (faltar a um encontro): To stand somebody upEx: He stood her up. (Ele deu o bolo nela.) / I hate it when you stand me up. (Odeio quando você me dá um bolo.)
11. Conquistar o coração de alguém: To win somebody’s heartEx: You’ve won my heart (Você conquistou meu coração.)
12. Esquecer alguém (superar os sentimentos de tristeza devido a separação): Get overEx: I’ll get over you. (Vou te esquecer.)
13. Voltar (um tempo depois de terminar o relacionamento, o casal volta a ficar junto): Get back togetherEx: She wants to get back together with him. (Ela quer voltar a namorar com ele.) / They got back together. (Eles voltaram, estão juntos de novo.)
2. Chegar em alguém (aproximar): To approachEx: How to approach women. (Como chegar nas mulheres.)
3. Levar um fora (não conseguir que o relacionamento comece) / Dar um fora (não aceitar começar o relacionamento): Turn down.Ex: He was turned down again. (Ele levou o fora de novo.) / He turned her down. (Ele deu o fora nela.)
4. Namorar: To dateEx: She’s dating my friend. (Ela está namorando meu amigo.)
5. Terminar o namoro: To break upEx: He will break up with her. (Ele vai terminar o namoro com ela.)
6. Ser Fiel: To be faithfulEx: I was faithful to her. (Eu fui fiel a ela.)
7. Trair: To cheat on/To two-timeEx: She never cheated on you. (Ela nunca te traiu.) / He two-timed her (Ele a traiu.)
8. Fazer-se de difícil (fazer doce): Play hard to getEx: She was just playing hard to get. (Ela só estava se fazendo de difícil.)
9. Estar apaixonado: To be in loveEx: I think I´m in love. (Acho que estou apaixonado.)
10. Dar o bolo em alguém (faltar a um encontro): To stand somebody upEx: He stood her up. (Ele deu o bolo nela.) / I hate it when you stand me up. (Odeio quando você me dá um bolo.)
11. Conquistar o coração de alguém: To win somebody’s heartEx: You’ve won my heart (Você conquistou meu coração.)
12. Esquecer alguém (superar os sentimentos de tristeza devido a separação): Get overEx: I’ll get over you. (Vou te esquecer.)
13. Voltar (um tempo depois de terminar o relacionamento, o casal volta a ficar junto): Get back togetherEx: She wants to get back together with him. (Ela quer voltar a namorar com ele.) / They got back together. (Eles voltaram, estão juntos de novo.)
Six consecutive days of spring rain had created a raging river running by Nancy Brown’s farm. As she tried to herd her cows to higher ground, she slipped and hit her head on a fallen tree trunk. The fall knocked her out for a moment or two. When she came to, Lizzie, one of her oldest and favorite cows, was licking her face. The water was rising. Nancy got up and began walking slowly with Lizzie. The water was now waist high. Nancy’s pace got slower and slower. Finally, all she could do was to throw her arm around Lizzie’s neck and try to hang on. About 20 minutes later, Lizzie managed to successfully pull herself and Nancy out of the raging water and onto a bit of high land, a small island now in the middle of acres of white water.
Even though it was about noon, the sky was so dark and the rain and lightning so bad that it took rescuers another two hours to discover Nancy. A helicopter lowered a paramedic, who attached Nancy to a life-support hoist. They raised her into the helicopter and took her to the school gym, where the Red Cross had set up an emergency shelter.
When the flood subsided two days later, Nancy immediately went back to the “island.” Lizzie was gone. She was one of 19 cows that Nancy lost. “I owe my life to her,” said Nancy sobbingly.
Even though it was about noon, the sky was so dark and the rain and lightning so bad that it took rescuers another two hours to discover Nancy. A helicopter lowered a paramedic, who attached Nancy to a life-support hoist. They raised her into the helicopter and took her to the school gym, where the Red Cross had set up an emergency shelter.
When the flood subsided two days later, Nancy immediately went back to the “island.” Lizzie was gone. She was one of 19 cows that Nancy lost. “I owe my life to her,” said Nancy sobbingly.
so what?
it is very nice to watch a video clip with the subtitles, you always end up picking up lots of words or/and expressions, the more you watch the more you learn.
é bem legal assistir um clip com legenda, voce sempre acaba pegando várias palavras e expressoes, enquanto mais assisti mais aprende.
you don't recognize me? well, neither do I when I looked in the mirror! but yes, it's me Garfield, a s
ick version of me, how are you guys doing? I got the swine flu, shit!
nao me reconhecem? bem, nem eu quando olhei no espelho! mas sim, sou eu Garfield, em uma versao doente, como estao voces? peguei a gripe da porca, merda!
ick version of me, how are you guys doing? I got the swine flu, shit!nao me reconhecem? bem, nem eu quando olhei no espelho! mas sim, sou eu Garfield, em uma versao doente, como estao voces? peguei a gripe da porca, merda!
10 dicas para falar Inglês
1- não estude gramática
2- ouça muito todos os dias, coisas que você entende
3- esteja em contato todos os dias, mesmo que por 15-20 minutos
4- aprenda mais com os ouvidos e nao com os olhos
5- faça cópias e nao tente ficar criando coisas, copie músicas, textos, histórias etc
6- fale menos e ouça mais
7-faça aulas online porque sao mais relaxantes e tem mais recursos audio
8- veja muitos videos em Inglês no youtube
9- ler a traduçao de músicas, comparar com a letra, e depois ouvir várias vezes olhando a letra
10- assitir um filme sem legenda que já assistiu com legenda em portugues
A fly in the soup
A man asked for a meal in a restaurant. The waiter brought the food and put it on the table. After a moment, the man called the waiter and said:
"Waiter! Waiter! There's a fly in my soup!"
"Please don't speak so loudly, sir," said the waiter, "or everyone will want one."
aulas de Ingles gratis
The man who tried to change fate
A long time ago in England, there lived a rich man who was known for his great skill at telling the future. He would have a lot of parties in his big house. At the parties, he would tell the future of his guests. The man was very proud of his skill because he was very good at it.
The rich man had a baby boy. He was interested in knowing his son’s fate. The father was not pleased with what he saw. His son was supposed to marry a very poor girl who lived in a village near their home. The rich man was not satisfied with his son’s future.
The man went to the village. The girl who his son was supposed to marry had been born only one month before. The family was worried about feeding the new baby. They already had many children. The rich man told the family, “I know a couple who can’t have children. Give me your daughter. I will be responsible for her until the couple comes to get her”.
Of course, the poor family was surprised by the rich man’s offer, but they agreed. As he was going home, the rich man stopped by the river. He wanted to be sure that the girl would never marry his son. He put the baby girl in a bag that was made of leather and threw her in the river.
However, the bag was full of air, so it floated. A fisherman found the bag and took the baby home. His wife was fond of children, so they raised the girl as if she were their own daughter.
Many years later, the girl happened to meet the rich man’s son. They fell in love and were ready to get married. The rich man noticed that she was similar to the girl had thrown in the river. He went to visit the fisherman and heard the story. It was the same girl! However, he knew that would be in troulble if he tried to kill the girl now.
He took the girl to the river. Then the man threw his ring into the river and said, “Bring that ring to my next party and then you can marry my son”. The girl went away. Her eyes were filled with tears.
The girl wanted to cook some delicious food for the party. She hoped that the man would be impressed by her skill and change his mind. She bought the biggest fish in the market and took it home. When she cut the fish open, she found a ring inside. “ I’m sure of it!” She didn’t want to be late for the party, so she dressed quickly and ran to the rich man’s house.
Before the party was over, the girl went up to the rich man and gave him his ring back. Now she could marry his son. He finally realized that he could not change fate.
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