If you think your English is not good enough... Think again!!!

      This is Anderson, a Brazilian soccer player who plays for the English team Manchester United. Even though his English sounds bad he is still capable to express himself. So this video goes out to those who think their English isn't good enough to be used in work place. DON'T BE SO HARD ON YOURSELF!!!

Enjoy it...

Had Better

"Had better" is most commonly used to make recommendations. It can also be used to express desperate hope as well as warn people.
Examples:

·       You had better take your umbrella with you today. recommendation

·       That bus had better get here soon! desperate hope

·       You had better watch the way you talk to me in the future! warning

Using "Had Better" in Present, Past, and Future

Most modal verbs behave quite irregularly in the past and the future. Study the chart below to learn how "had better" behaves in different contexts.

Use	Positive Forms 1. = Present   2. = Past   3. = Future	Negative Forms 1. = Present   2. = Past   3. = Future	You can also use:
had better recommendation	1. SHIFT TO "SHOULD" OR "OUGHT TO" People should unplug toasters before they clean them. 2. SHIFT TO "SHOULD HAVE" OR "OUGHT TO HAVE" You should have unplugged the toaster before you tried to clean it. 3. You had better unplug the toaster before you try to clean it.	1. SHIFT TO "SHOULD" OR "OUGHT TO" People shouldn't clean toasters without unplugging them first. 2. SHIFT TO "SHOULD HAVE" OR "OUGHT TO HAVE" You shouldn't have cleaned the toaster without unplugging it first. 3. You had better not clean the toaster until you unplug it.	should, ought to
had better desperate hope, warning	The movie had better end soon. They had better be here before we start dinner. Desperate hopes and warnings usually refer to the near future.	They had better not be late. They had better not forget Tom's birthday gift. Desperate hopes and warnings usually refer to the near future.

"Had better" is often simply pronounced as "better" in spoken English.

I hope i've helped!!                            By Fábio!

Five Reasons You May Feel Hungry

Hello y'all!!!
      So today we decided helping those who face weight problems. The following text give tips to help you have a healthy diet. After those tips you can easily watch your weight and enjoy a better life!!!

      You’re driving along on your way to work, to the gym, or to pick up the kids and - bam! - it hits you. “I’m hungry!”. The next thing you know, you’re pulling into a drive through and ordering up a storm.
      Isn’t it fascinating (and frustrating) how the “I have to eat now!” feeling can hit even if you’ve been making good nutrition a top priority? Experts are discovering that when you eat and what your food tastes like can have a major impact on how often hunger pangs strike.

      We asked leading nutritionists to share with us the five most common reasons you’re frequently famished, as well as their top tips for maximizing satisfaction and keeping hunger at bay.


1. You eat the right foods at the wrong times. Eating at different times every day can make it difficult for you to tune in to your body’s hunger signals. Random eating can impact on your weight loss. When British researchers asked women to eat meals at either the same time or at different times each day, those who followed a predictable pattern ate less than those who ate at a different time every day.

      The Fix: Plan ahead: If you’ve been keeping track, review your food diary to focus on when you’re most likely to fall prey to eating at erratic times. Then, write out a schedule that focuses on eating within 2 hours of waking up and every 3 to 5 hours after that for the rest of the day.

2. You eat breakfast, just not the right kind.

The basic premise behind these popular diets is that eating specific foods - whether it's cabbage soup, grapefruit juice or a combination of tuna with vanilla ice cream - in specific amounts at specific times of the day will lead to big weight loss. By severely restricting food intake, you lose weight. That's the good news.

      The Fix: Build a better mix of nutrients. The key to making your breakfast hold your appetite at bay until lunch is building a morning meal that contains both protein and carbohydrate foods. Opt for 'no fuss' choices like a slice of cheese on whole meal bread, egg whites on toast, wholegrain cereal with skimmed milk, even half a turkey sandwich .

3. Your diet is flawless but flavorless.

If ho-hum, diet conscious standbys like grilled chicken and steamed veggies are staples on your dinner plate, you could be heading for trouble.

      The Fix: Spice it up. Getting creative in the kitchen will give your stand by recipes new life, and keep you more satisfied in the long run. Adding acidity (a dash of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar) and sweetness (a teaspoon of honey or brown sugar) can make your staple dishes more complex in taste.

4. You stockpile your calories.

Do you often eat so sparingly during the day that by the time dinner rolls around you’re famished? That strategy can backfire, leading to overeating in the evening. When you skip meals it’s harder to think straight, so you’re less concerned with the implications of what you eat.

      The Fix: Eat regularly: Eating regularly during the day is a must to head off disaster later on. Even if you’re not hungry, be sure to eat something, even a small bite.

5. You drink your meals.

Drinking too many caloric beverages can ultimately leave you feeling unsatisfied. The reasoning: Chewing causes the release of hormones that start to signal fullness, and solid food is recognized within the digestive system as food, triggering more fullness signals.

      The Fix: Rethink convenience. Slurping down a meal might seem fast and easy, but in the time it takes to drive to the coffee shop, stand on line, and pay for that latte, you could have had something just as quick, and far more satisfying. Try a slice of toast with peanut butter or a cup of yogurt with some fruit. If it’s the comfort of a hot drink you want, go ahead and have that latte, just order it with skimmed milk. And instead of sipping it solo, enjoy it with a few whole-wheat crackers or a banana. 

      I hope it helped you somehow... Don't forget to post comments about more tips, more information or even vocabulary problems. 

Presentation Project: My profession

This is Patrick, a BASIC student talking about his profession.

Presentation Project: My Lovely family

This is Cézar, a BASIC student presenting his lovely family.

PICK-UP LINES (how to behave in a night club... LOL)

          A pick-up line is a conversation opener with the intent of engaging an unfamiliar person for romance, or dating.

Pick-up lines range from straightforward conversation openers such as introducing oneself, providing information about oneself, or asking someone what their likes are to elaborate attempts including humor. Also, they can be to flirt.

          These lines are great for dating relationships, burgeoning romantic relationships, or just trying to be a player. These can be seen as lines on how to get girls or guys--or guys and girls--or just to get your ass kicked.

          So just go straight to the point…

Have fun!

Crap. Something is wrong with my cell phone. {Oh Really. What is that?} Its just that...your numbers not in it.

You may fall from the sky, you may fall from a tree, but the best way to fall... is in love with me.

It's a good thing that I have my library card. Why? Because I am totally checking you out!!!

Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?

If I received a nickel for everytime I saw someone as beautiful as you, I'd have five cents.

If a fat man puts you in a bag at night, don't worry I told Santa I wanted you for Christmas

Do I know you? Cause you look a lot like my next girlfriend.

See my friend over there? He wants to know if you think I'm cute

If I followed you home, would you keep me?

Are you a parking ticket? Because you've got FINE written all over you.

People call me John, but you can call me Tonight!

Are those space pants? Because your ass is out of this world!

Would you sleep with a stranger? [No] Then Hi, my name is...

There are 20 angels in the world 11 are playing, 8 are sleeping and 1 of them is standing in front of me.

My love for you is like diarrhea, I just cant hold it in!

Do your legs hurt from running through my dreams all night?

Excuse me, if I go straight this way, will I be able to reach your heart?

Do you know karate? Cause your body's kickin!

If I could rearrange the alphabet, I'd put U and I together.

I've noticed you noticing me and I'm just giving you notice that I've noticed you!

If you were a burger at McDonald's you'd be the McGorgeous.

Can you kiss me on the cheek so I can at least say a cute girl kissed me tonight?

Try them all out next time you're in a night club and share with us your experiences! Did any of them work? Did you get any luck?

Presentation Project: Introducing myself

This is Vitor, an INTERMEDIATE student introducing himself,

Don't mind mistakes done by him and enjoy his video!

By Fabio

Definitions for PEOPLE, PERSON, PEOPLES and PERSONS

People = Plural de person = Pessoas


People existem dois significados. Pode ser “plural de pessoa” ou “o povo ou conjunto de pessoas que vivem em um determinado país, ou nação”


Exemplos:
There are so many people at the beach today.
People love to dance.


People = Povo, nação, raça (singular) / Peoples = Povos, Raças (plural)


Exemplos:
The treasure of Brazil is its people.
All the peoples of the world desire peace.


Person (singular) / Persons (plural)


O uso da palavra person representa apenas uma pessoa. Entretanto, o uso da palavra persons, no plural, no lugar de people, é muito comum quando uma certa formalidade é necessária. Usamos persons em termos jurídicos, documentos legais ou algo mais formal.


Exemplos:
The capacity of the elevator is 11 persons.
No persons under 18 are allowed to drink in Brazil.


Hope i helped...