Lesson 1a - Learning from the past

""LEARN from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make then all yourself."" Eleanor Roosvelt, Diplomat

READING THE ARTICLE
Why do we never seem the lessons of the past?.......

Language focus: time phrases.
In recent years, for some time, a few years ago, prior to the 1990s, currently, nowadays, while, in the long term.

TIME PHRASES
Present simple. Often, never, every week, generally.
Present continous. Now, at the moment, this week.
Past simple. Three days ago, last week, at the time.
Past continous. While, at the time.
Presente perfect simple. Already, just, recently, so far, over the last two years, how long, for, since, ever, never.
Present perfect continous. How long, for, since.
Past perfect simple and continuous. Already, before that, up to then.
Will, going and present continuous for future. Next week, in three days, soon, on Friday.

Talking about me. Let's go...
1. Currently I'm studying for IELTS. And I'm desperate.
2. A few years ago, I studied Japanese.
3. I.... for several years.
4. Sooner or later I...
5. Generally I...

Começo o MAC 1 na Cultural Inglesa... whooopppyyyy

On this wednesday, 1th July, I'm begining a new phase of the English course. And, this time, my intention is to make a serious effort.

Unit 1. Lessons for life

The photo of page 9 is very interessting. The legend is: A Tuareg tribesman prays at twilight, Libia.

1. Work in pairs. Look at the photo and the Tuareg proverbs. What do these tell you about the Tuareg outlook on life?
<< Better to walk without knowing where than to sit doing nothing >>
<< In life, it is always possible to reach agreement in the end >>

I nedd to understand and translate it.

The next content: Important lessons they have learned in life. I need to think about it.
1. What lessons have they tried to follow?
2. What experience illustrated the importance of the lessons?
3. Wich lesson is similar to one of the Tuareg proverbs?

I need to answer this question: Think of an occasion when you learned an important lesson. Describe what happened to your partner. What did you do about it? What principle do you now try to follow?
Alesse says: In 2005, ten years ago, I went to Japan and participate in a meeting with Daisaku Ikeda, the great buddhist leader of the Soka Gakkai International. It was incredible. He learn to me the formula to decipher how bad leader act. And the energy to fight and win this kind of situation. When I returned, apply it on my own life, work, family and society. Now I try to follow the buddhist principle of care each people as unique. That's my point of view.

One music... to relax

Yes, a love music. And my wife learn to me pop music. Never im my life I've supposed listening a Marron5 music. But, to live is broken routine. Let's shake your body!


I'm hurting, baby, I'm broken down
I need your loving, loving, I need it now
When I'm without you
I'm something weak
You got me begging
Begging, I'm on my knees

I don't wanna be needing your love
I just wanna be deep in your love
And it's killing me when you're away
Ooh, baby,
'Cause I really don't care where you are
I just wanna be there where you are
And I gotta get one little taste

Your sugar
Yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me
I'm right here, 'cause I need
Little love and little sympathy
Yeah you show me good loving
Make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life
Your sugar
Yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me

My broken pieces
You pick them up
Don't leave me hanging, hanging
Come give me some
When I'm without ya
I'm so insecure
You are the one thing
The one thing, I'm living for

I don't wanna be needing your love
I just wanna be deep in your love
And it's killing me when you're away
Ooh, baby,
'Cause I really don't care where you are
I just wanna be there where you are
And I gotta get one little taste

Your sugar
Yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me
I'm right here, 'cause I need
Little love and little sympathy
Yeah you show me good loving
Make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life
Your Sugar! (Your sugar!)
Yes, please (Yes, please)
Won't you come and put it down on me

Houston, I have a problem

Good morning my friends. I really have a problem. On next saturday is my final test at Cultura Inglesa. Ok. But, I missed some some classes and it is worrying. But my motto is NEVER GIVE UP. Then, let's go. I will do my best every single day to read, listening (Cultura Inglesa ecampus) and take a look on my book.

First: Go to my e-campus and try to understand how is the content of my test.

Pause: 

Secrets to Native Listening Skills in English

First: http://learnenglish.vn/how-to-learn-english/secrets-learn-english-listening-comprehension-effectively/
To improve your English listening skill is really easy. All you’ve got to do is listen to a lot of English… Right? Well, yes. But also no. The thing is there are some problems with this way of thinking. Why?

For example, do you find yourself listening to English, but sometimes stop paying attention? You don’t even realize it, but several minutes have gone past and you have been thinking about something completely different.

I am sure, you don’t catch any of the English words or phrases that you heard. Or maybe even what the thing you were listening to is about.

This is probably because you were not really listening. Your mind is going somewhere and you cannot concentrate. Obviously, this is not going to improve your English listening skills.

My Edx Class - part 1

Hello my friends. Today, I specially want to talk about my Edx courses. 

First of all, know it: http://www.edx.org

At edX, we believe in the highest quality education, both online and in the classroom. EdX was created for students and institutions that seek to transform themselves through cutting-edge technologies, innovative pedagogy, and rigorous courses. Our goals: 
* Expand access to education for everyone
* Enhance teaching and learning on campus and online
* Advance teaching and learning through research
EdX is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is governed by MIT and Harvard.

I believe in this goals and principles. Honestly, education is the best way for humankind transformation. The inner transformation begins with an effective educational process inspired on universal ethic principles. Nowadays I'm studying two courses and I'll talk about it during this week. A nice day!

Ironic

Two hundred words_ABLE

I enjoy list of words. Below, 200 words with sufix "ABLE". And, the explanation of the meaning.

To be able to do something means to have the ability to do it. Be able to is sometimes used in place of can or could. Instead of, "I can't go," you might say, "I am not able to go." You can use be able to in any tense. Just change the tense of the verb be. For example, you can say, "I was able to see a movie last night," or, "He will be able to visit me tomorrow."

(part 1) (30 words)
ineluctable, unconscionable, perdurable, deplorable, dutiable, execrable, innumerable, Irrefragable, malleable, reparable, ineffable, palpable, conformable, constable, estimable, formidable, friable, inestimable, invariable, inviolable, irreparable, navigable, impersuadable, equable, inalienable, inscrutable, demonstrable, disreputable, eatable, enumerable

(part 2) (31 words)
excusable, imperturbable, inexcusable, inexorable, inflammable, inhospitable, invaluable, irrefutable, irrevocable, persuadable, penetrable, potable, redoubtable, treasonable, unaccountable, untenable, unutterable, venerable, impliable, decasyllable, disyllable, amicable, equitable, impeccable, implacable, insatiable, interminable, unimpeachable, abominable, actionable, alienable

(part 3) (31 words)
amenable, appreciable, arable, inimitable, inseparable, lovable, personable, practicable, referable, separable, serviceable, vocable, peccable, immutable, applicable, ascertainable, calculable, culpable, despicable, dispensable, excitable, indomitable, inexplicable, invulnerable, laudable, memorable, negotiable, parable, sociable, tractable, unbearable

(part 4) (31 words)
unforgettable, unspeakable, vulnerable, scalable, accountable, affable, communicable, conceivable, consumable, disposable, habitable, impregnable, indefatigable, imaginable, inevitable, irreconcilable, perishable, pitiable, quotable, variable, notable, attainable, charitable, livable, portable, acceptable, amiable, approachable, available, billable, breakable

(part 5) (31 words)
changeable, controllable, debatable, foreseeable, impenetrable, incapable, indisputable, indispensable, inflatable, irritable, laughable, likable, manageable, monosyllable, pliable, predictable, preventable, unavoidable, unfavorable, advisable, admirable, adorable, agreeable, avoidable, believable, biddable, capable, comfortable, considerable, dependable, desirable

(part 6) (31 words)
disagreeable, enable, favorable, honorable, probable, profitable, reasonable, reliable, respectable, untranslatable, unavailable, unbelievable, unforgivable, usable, unnoticeable, valuable, washable, vegetable, comparable, curable, delectable, durable, endurable, enjoyable, fable, immovable, intolerable, knowledgeable, liable, miserable, noticeable

(part 7) (13 words)
payable, peaceable, pleasurable, remarkable, suitable, syllable, understandable, unusable, stable, cable, able, unable, table

The Guardian published a list of good online english dictionary.
To read, click here: http://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/aug/30/online-dictionaries-oxford-collins-chambers

BBC

In my second day of learning english, that's the second post. Here I go. I found an interesting site: BBC Learning English. Click here and enjoy it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/
There are many lessons in audio and video for you to learn English with the remarkable BBC.

A short summary: As part of the BBC World Service, BBC Learning English has been teaching English to global audiences since 1943, offering free audio, video and text materials to learners around the world. From our mobile English courses in Bangladesh and Latin America to our online offer for millions of Chinese learners, BBC Learning English provides multimedia English language teaching materials to meet learners needs. We deliver our materials as full length courses but each component of the course is standalone and can be studied on its own. This means the learner can choose the best way to study for them; by following a full course or by following the individual materials most appropriate to them.

Today attended the first two classes and learned interesting things:

Vocabulary points to take away

-ee

Creates a noun meaning 'person who receives an action'.

Example words: interviewee, trainee, employee, refugee, absentee

Example sentence: My company has six thousand employees.

-able

Creates an adjective meaning that the subject can do something OR that something can be done to it.

Example words: excitable, employable, pleasurable, enjoyable, loveable, readable, breakable, moveable

Example sentence: I didn’t like his last book – it wasn’t very readable.

-ible

A different spelling of -able.

Example words: responsible, visible, horrible, terrible

Example sentence: Stars are only visible at night.

-ness

Creates a noun which describes a quality or state.

Example words: happiness, nervousness, politeness, sadness, sickness, kindness, meaninglessness

Example sentence: He missed two days of work because of sickness.

Hello my friends from Cultura Inglesa. Learning English is a challenge for me. But my motto is never give up. To hone my skills in this fascinating language I decided to write this blog. My desire is to write a little every day. Believe me, it will not be easy.But I will go forward without fear. I have two focuses in this blog: write about learning English and also comment on news of the American and British newspapers. It'll be fun.