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2021-07-07

It’s crazy. The day started weird but even with problems, I had a really day! Luelen started the roadmap I’ve created and, I confess, I’m excited 🤓 I think she is incredibly smart so in a few months she will be able to create some interfaces and sooner creating her own part in the development field. Talking about my job, I think it’s getting better and tomorrow probably I’ll finish another task…

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[A.C.T.] Lesson 1: Food for Thought (part. 2)

[A.C.T.] Lesson 1: Food for Thought (part. 2)

What foods bring you the most joy?

Have you ever taste Italian straw?

What are your comfort foods?

For me, comfort food is a food that heats your soul. I would like to eat lasagna right now!

What would you choose for your last meal?

For this terrible day, I would say a chocolate cake, because if that cake was made with love and correctly, maybe I really would rest in peace, and happy!

What…

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[A.C.T.] Lesson 1 - Food for Thought

[A.C.T.] Lesson 1 – Food for Thought

to cut out: to stop eating something or stop doing something

Sorry for cut you out, but I need to say something before.

to cut down on: to eat something less often or do something less often

to live on: to have a particular food as the only food (or the main food) that a person eats

to pig out on: to eat a very large amount of something

to wolf down: to eat something very quickly

fad diets: diet…

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Cambly - Business English

Cambly – Business English

Lesson 1 – Phone Conversations

My last business phone call I made in English was an interview for a Germany Company. I received a call from a recruiter that said to me more information about the opportunity and asked me some questions to know more about me. It was a good experience to practice my English in some aspects, but, unfortunately, the process was suspended because of COVID19.

Lesson 2…

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A message to future Wender

A message to future Wender

It’s been a battle with myself.

For a long time, I’ve been doing my final project with Camila Costa and never ends. The covid19 increase that time, but in my mind. My college stopped it’s operations and classes, but we can do the final project, we didn’t have face-to-face classes in that subject, I really don’t have excuses.

While the quarantine I’m pushing myself to give traction in the project,…

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Sleep

Who doesn’t like to sleep? Sometimes we spend more time we need sleeping, but this natural habit is an important piece of our lives.

Today I’ll practice on Cambly using the material below provided by Engoo: Sleep – Advanced 7

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Remote tour

With coronavirus in all parts of the world, we stay limited to come and go. I found this lesson + article that describes a new way to enjoy places from a different perspective. Follow people in social media is common nowadays, but control is new for me. The article describes more details.

Faroe Islands Offer Remote Tourism

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Stuck

…In the middle of quarantine, here we are at almost one AM, after a good conversation with Alexander Seymour, thinking about life. If you follow this blog you know here is my outlet that I can express my thoughts and, maybe, reorganize it.

I know I’m growing my knowledge in English, I keep practicing on Cambly, watching some movies and TV series with English sound or, at least, English subtitles.

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Vocabulary Centralizer

2020-04-19

Go back: to return to a person, place, subject, or activity.

It started to rain, so we decided to go back.

We didn’t think he’d go back to his wife after everything that’s happened.

I’d left my keys in the office and had to go back for them.

Look up: to try to find a particular piece of information by looking in a book or on a list, or by using a computer.

I didn’t know what…

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Carnival

Hello, how are you?!

Here in Brazil, we have some cultural things and probably the most expected is the Carnival. In my city, it started yesterday and all who work with me, including me, were costumed something. I just put on my wife’s clothes, but there were people who really prepared themselves with elaborate costumes. It’s very funny and everybody usually enjoys it. And when I say it’s funny…

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Lesson 25: Being Surprised

Lesson 25: Being Surprised

If you want to know more about the lesson HERE is the link.

What are some reasons people think a bombshell was dropped on them?

I had a really bad experience in the past. When I was in high school a colleague was a hitch to ride when he was approached by a motorcyclist who shot at the car he was in. I don’t know the reasons but, unfortunately, he didn’t resist and died. At that moment I received…

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Lesson 14: High School

Lesson 14: High School

Link to full content: HERE

What would you say to your teacher if you were tardy for class?

At college, I only enter quietly and sit in my place. Sometimes the teacher is talking about a new topic on the subject and I think is annoying to arrive late and apologize for this.

Did most of your teachers take attendance?

Yes, most of then. But depending it’s acceptable.

What are some excuses for…

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Lesson 13: Favorite Movies

Lesson 13: Favorite Movies

Link to full content: HERE

What do you like about going to the movie theater?

Going to the movie theater is a good experience, because of the big screen, the sound is higher, the place is darker.

What’s your favorite genre?

My favorite movie genre is computed-animation, but I really like drama style, suspense, with a plot twist.

Would you like to be a movie director?

Noo… I think I don’t have…

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Lesson 11: Weather in SF

Lesson 11: Weather in SF

Link to full content: HERE

What is the weather like in your country?

Brazil is huge in your territory, then each region is different. But it’s not the only variable, because the weather depends on where the city you’re comparing is located.

For example, I live in a cold city in Rio de Janeiro State because is a mountain city. But in Rio de Janeiro city, located in Rio de Janeiro state too, and is…

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Lesson 10: My Last Vacation

Lesson 10: My Last Vacation

Link to full content: HERE

🇺🇸 🇧🇷 snorkel kit de mergulho

Where did you go for your last vacation?

I always went to Itaocara or Batatal, small cities in Rio de Janeiro State. But it was when I’m in High School. When I started to work I’ve never taken a vacation, or I was working or changing jobs.

Last year, on an extended holiday I went to Curitiba, a city in the South of Brazil. It was…

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Lesson 9: Extended Family

Lesson 9: Extended Family

Link to full content: HERE

Does your family have family reunions?

The last family reunion was on my Grandparents’ wedding anniversary, maybe 2 years ago.

Unfortunately, nowadays it’s easier to gather everyone when someone passes away.

Do you see your extended family often?

The first one is my answer. I see my extended family once or twice a year.

I think the biggest problem is the distance. Most…

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Lesson 8: Working Late

Lesson 8: Working Late

Link to full content: HERE

What did you do last night?

I was watching The Simpsons with my wife until we fall asleep.

How late do you normally stay at work?

I usually get off from work at 6pm, but sometimes I stay till late, like 8pm, but it’s not so common. When I was a freelancer it was more out of control.

Do you get a lot of last-minute requests at work?

Yes, and I hate it. I confess I work…

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