Dearest students,Now, let's mix more pleasure with the English language!Let's go to the movies and share your views on what film, or who should get the Golden Statuette.The best picture nominees are: 1) The Big Short ( Trailer )2) Bridge of Spies ( Trailer )3) Brooklyin ( Trailer )4) Mad Max (Fury Road) ( Trailer )5) The Martian ( Trailer )6) The Revenant ( Trailer )7) Room ( Trailer )8) Spotlight ( Trailer )Also, there are other movies running for the Oscar, as you can read on the following reviews (word used to describe the opinion of specialists) . Do you agree with them? Use this blog post to give your comments on them.For a start, do you know how to say all the Oscar nominations? Here they are in alphabetical order:(please visit the Oscar official site for more info on the names:Oscar Nominees ):1) Best picture2) Actor/Actress in a Leading Role3) Actor/Actress in a Supporting Role4) Animated Feature Film5) Cinematography6) Costume Design7) Directing8) Documentary (Feature)9) Documentary ( Short Subject)10) Film Editing11) Foreign Film12) Makeup and Hairstyling13) Music (Original Score)14) Music (Original Song)15) Production Design16) Short Film (Animated)17) Short Film (Live Action)18) Sound Editing19) Sound Mixing20) Visual Effects21) Writing (Adapting Screenplay)22) Writing (Original Screenplay) Hello, everyone!!Este curso de 5 meses visa abordar areas fundamentais na comunicacao em negocios. Veja os modulos abaixo: Modulo I : FOUNDATION (Opinion, Suggestion, Job and Company)Modulo II: TELEPHONING (Answering, Taking a message, Appointment, Checking an order)Modulo III: MEETINGS (Clarification, Interruptions, Action Points, Presentations, Summarizing)Acesse os links:Informacoes Gerais do Curso BUSINESS ENGLISH ONLINE 2015Informacoes detalhadas da PROGRAMACAO DO CURSOInscreva-se ja!Best regards,Flavia Uhlmann Happy New Year, everyone!Let's start 2017 with more challenges.Embrace the Language,Give yourself remarkable changes!This poetry is to encourageYour creative side to emergeSo take this very chance,And find yourself some courage!This is a short video: TRY SOMETHING NEW FOR 30 DAYSBy an American software engineer - Matt CuttsWho decided not to be "stuck in a rut"Tired of routine, he went for some fun.Watch the video Write your comment below.Would you like to try something new in 30 days?What would it be?Share your views with your friends.Cheerio and see you soon!Flavia Hello, dear students.As our 2014 elections are coming near, I invite you all to take part in this discussion, by answering the following questions:How important is a countrys national election in a democratic regime? Are you happy with our Brazilian politicians? What bout our parties (PT, PSDB, PSB, PSOL, etc.)? Are you sure who you are going to vote for: President, Governor, Senator, besides Federal and State congress representatives? Why or why not?Below, there'll be some international news and videos in order to have an idea about what foreigners think about us, especially in the international economic and political scenario.1) Brazil holds 1st TV presidential debate (Youtube video) 2) The measure of marina (The Economist)3) Brazil's election: what chance reform (Financial Times blog)Hope you fully participate in this discussion.Best,Flavia Dear all,Happy 2015!Let's start the year with a great story of self-overcoming. Hope you enjoy it!Below, you'll have access to some links to get to know this amazing