Seven Colours of the Rainbow

 

 

7 Colours of the Rainbow

Have you ever seen a rainbow? Sometimes when the sun is
shining and it is rainy somewhere at the same time, you can
see a rainbow. It's a huge arch of colours in the sky. It's
caused by the light from the sun being broken up by water
droplets in the atmosphere. The sun's light is "white", but
the water droplets break it up into seven different colours,
always in this order:

RED

ORANGE

YELLOW

GREEN

BLUE

INDIGO

VIOLET

There is an easy way to remember them (a mnemonic):
- Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain

These colours are the "visible" part of the sun's radiation.
But there are many other parts that are not visible to the
human eye. For example:
- immediately below red is "infraRED"
- immediately beyond violet is "ultraVIOLET" (UV)

Word Checker
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arch: a curved symmetrical structure
atmosphere: the air
colour (British English) color (American English)
droplet: a very small drop of liquid
infra: below
mnemonic: a device or trick to aid the memory
ultra: beyond
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Keep Learning!

Marisol Ferraz.



The Practice of Gratitude.

 

 

 

Did you know that keeping a journal of what you are grateful for can increase your happiness levels?

Find out more in the newest listening fluency lesson:
http://deepenglish.com/2013/09/the-happiness-of-gratitude-listening-fluency-77/

Enjoy the lesson, then talk about it in English with your friends.

Keep Happy!

Marisol Ferraz.

Day and Night - Seven times of the day.

This diagram shows the cycle of a 24-hour day and the words we use to describe its parts. The day starts at midnight (at the bottom of the diagram).

There are 24 hours in a day. The day is divided into "day(time)" and "night(-time)". Daytime is from sunrise (this varies, but we can say approximately 6am) to sunset (we can say approximately 6pm). Night-time is from sunset to sunrise.

Every day starts precisely at midnight. AM (Ante-Meridiem = before noon) starts just after midnight. PM (Post-Meridiem=after noon) starts just after midday. This means that 12am and 12pm have no meaning.

 

That's it!

Marisol Ferraz.

 

 

Learning Engine

 

 

Find out new tools to increase your learning skills by watching the video in the link below.

 

http://learnrealenglish.com/english-learning-engine

 

 

Keep Learning!

Marisol Ferraz

Sentence Stress

Hello!

Here goes a big tip! Enjoy it!

 

7 Secrets Test: Sentence Stress

Find the stressed words in each sentence:

Example: My friend is English. my FRIEND is ENGLISH.

1 Do you like coffee?

2 Would you like a coffee?

3 I think he wants to go.

4 I don't think so.

5 London is the capital of Britain.

6 Have you ever seen this film?

7 Where can we go?

Answers to your 7 Secrets Test

These are the answers to your test. Did you get them all right?

	Sentence	STRESSED WORDS
1	Do you like coffee?	do you LIKE COFFEE
2	Would you like a coffee?	would you LIKE a COFFEE
3	I think he wants to go.	i THINK that he WANTS to GO
4	I don't think so.	i DON'T THINK so
5	London is the capital of Britain.	LONDON is the CAPITAL of BRITAIN
6	Have you ever seen this film?	have you EVER SEEN this FILM
7	Where can we go?	WHERE can we GO

Find more about sentence stress in:

 http://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/sentence-stress.htm

That's all!

Marisol Ferraz.

Do You Really Need Food To Survive?

Very Interesting!

 

 

Practice your listening and get information on something new!

 

http://deepenglish.com/2013/08/do-you-really-need-food-to-survive/

That's it!
Marisol Ferraz.

Interdependence.

 

 

Interdependence...
 

Do you know what it means? Practice your listening and learn about it!
 

http://deepenglish.com/2013/08/interdependence-listening-fluency-72/ 

You can also watch this video and get more information!

 

 

Have Fun!

Marisol Ferraz.

Measurement.

Here are 7 systems of measurement for things like time,
distance and money.






1. TIME

1000 milliseconds = 1 second (sec)
60 seconds = 1 minute (min)
60 minutes = 1 hour (hr)
24 hours = 1 day
7 days = 1 week (wk)
28, 30 or 31 days = 1 month (mth)
12 months = 1 year (yr)
365 days = 1 year
BUT every 4th year = 366 days (a leap year)

Also note:
52 weeks = 1 year (approximately)

People often use the following terms:
48 hours (2 days)
72 hours (3 days)

2. DISTANCE
There are two systems for measuring distance in the English-
speaking world:

a) metric
10 millimetres (mm) = 1 centimetre (cm)
100 centimetres = 1 metre (m)
1000 metres = 1 kilometre (km)

b) imperial/US
12 inches (in) = 1 foot (ft)
3 feet = 1 yard (yd) (approximately 1 metre)
1760 yards = 1 mile (approximately 1.6 km)

3. AREA
Area is the extent of a surface. It is 2-dimensional. Area
is often expressed using the word "square" + the distance.
For example, if a room is 10 metres long and 5 metres wide,
it is 50 square metres (50 sq. m). But we can also use the
distance + the figure 2. Then we would write 50m2.

Here are two examples:

My table is 3 metres long x 2 metres wide:
area = 6 sq.m, or
area = 6m2

My town is 3 miles x 4 miles:
area = 12 sq. miles

We often measure the area of land using:
hectare = 10,000 square metres
acre = 4,840 square yards

Warning!
There is a difference between "square metres" and "metres
square". If my room is 10 feet x 10 feet, it is 100 square
feet but 10 feet square. We can only say this when the
length and the width are the same.

4. VOLUME
Volume is the amount of space occupied by an object or
enclosed in a container. It is 3-dimensional. Volume is
often expressed using the word "cubic" + the distance. For
example, if a room is 5 metres long, 3 metres wide and
3 metres high, it is 45 cubic metres (45 cu. m). But we can
also use the distance + the figure 3. So we write 45m3.

Other measurements of volume are:
- 1000 cubic centimetres (cc) = 1 litre (L or l)
- gallon (approx. 4.6 litres in UK, approx. 3.8 liters in US)

We use litres to talk about fluids like drinks and petrol.
We also use gallons to talk about petrol and other fluids.


5. SPEED
Speed is a measurement that combines distance, quantity,
volume etc AND time. Common ways of talking about the speed
of a car, for example, are:
- 50 miles per hour (50mph)
- 50 kilometres per hour (50kph)

We also use the symbol / when talking about speed:
- 50 people/hour (50 people per hour)
- 1000 l/hr (1000 litres per hour)

6. WEIGHT
There are two systems to measure how heavy something is:

a) metric
1000 grams (g) = 1 kilogram (kg)
1000 kilograms = 1 metric ton (metric tonne)

b) imperial/US
16 ounces (oz) = 1 pound (lb)
14 pounds = 1 stone (British)
100 pounds = 1 hundredweight (cwt)*
20 hundredweights = 1 ton*

*There is a slight difference between British and US
hundreweights and tons. For more detail, see:
http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weights-measures.htm



7. MONEY
Most countries use a basic monetary unit (for example the
dollar) divided into 100 fractional units (example cents).
They use a combination of paper money (banknotes or notes)
and metal money (coins).

Here are some examples from the world's major currencies:

USA: American Dollar (USD or $)
1 dollar = 100 cents

UK: British Pound (GBP or £)
1 pound = 100 pence

European Union: Euro (EUR)
1 euro = 100 cents

Japan: Japanese Yen (JPY)
1 yen = 100 sen (not used today)

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF)
1 franc = 100 centimes

For a longer list of currencies, see:
http://www.englishclub.com/business-english/money-currencies.htm

Tip!
Words like metre and litre are spelled differently in the
UK and US. The British write metre, kilometre, litre etc.
The Americans write meter, kilometer, liter etc.


That's it!
Marisol Ferraz.

Hello!

Increase your abilities on pronunciation attending this short test.

7 Secrets Test: -ed Pronunciation

Write /t/, /d/ or /id/ after each of these -ed verbs:

Example: worked /t/

1) played

2) added

3) delivered

4) wanted

5) washed

6) landed

7) liked

Find more in:
http://www.englishclub.com/7/175.htm

 

These are the answers to your test. Did you get them all right?

	Word	-ed Pronunciation
1	played	/d/
2	added	/Id/
3	delivered	/d/
4	wanted	/Id/
5	washed	/t/
6	landed	/Id/
7	liked	/t/

That's it. Have fun and learn a lot!

Marisol Ferraz.

7 Tips for CVs/Resumes

 

7 Tips for CVs/Resumes

When you apply for a job, you are usually asked to send a CV
or resume. This is a history of your education and work
experience. Here are 7 tips for CVs and resumes in English:

Tip 1: Use design that demands attention
Employers don't have time to read through each of your job
descriptions to know if you have the skills they need. The
design of your CV must do it for them. Your CV should be
concise, well-organised and relevant. It should emphasise
the most important and relevant points about your
experience, skills and education.

Tip 2: Use 'power words'
To control the image that an employer has of you, use power
words that match the position you want. Certain words are
used frequently by recruiters in their job descriptions. You
should study recruiters' advertisements and job descriptions
and use these words in your CV and covering letter.

Tip 3: A number is worth 1,000 words
Numbers are alive and powerful. They create images in our
minds. General statements are easy to ignore. Be specific!
Use numbers when describing your duties and achievements.

Tip 4: Put important information first
List important information at the beginning of your job
descriptions. Put statements in your CV in order of
importance, impressiveness and relevance to the job.

Tip 5: Sell benefits, not skills
Holiday companies don't sell holidays. They sell relaxation,
adventure, sun, sea and sand (the benefits of a holiday).
You should not sell your skills (many other people have the
same skills). You should sell the benefits of your skills.
When you write your skills and past duties, you can explain
their benefits to the employer.

Tip 6: Solve the employer's (hidden) needs
Employers want people who can solve problems, not create
them! Your CV and cover letter should show how you can solve
the employer's problems and needs.

Tip 7: Target the job
You will have more success if you adjust your CV and cover
letter for the specific skills an employer is seeking. This
means that you would write one CV for one particular job and
a different, modified, CV for another job.

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For more about CVs, Resumes & Covering Letters, go to:

http://www.englishclub.com/business-english/resumes.htm

 

Best Of Luck!

Marisol Ferraz

Months of the year.

Do you like music?
If you do...
Sing along and learn a lot!
Have fun!
Marisol Ferraz.

 

 

The word continent.

 

Hello!

7 Continents

There are 7 continents.

The word "continent" comes from the Latin "terra continens",
meaning "continuous land".

Like countries, continents are proper nouns. That means they
are "names" and the first letter must be a CAPITAL letter.
Even for the adjective, the first letter is always a capital:

Continent: Africa
Adjective: African
Person: an African

Continent: Asia
Adjective: Asian
Person: an Asian

Continent: Australia
Adjective: Australian
Person: an Australian

Continent: Europe
Adjective: European
Person: a European

Continent: North America
Adjective: North American
Person: a North American

Continent: South America
Adjective: South American
Person: a South American

Continent: Antarctica
Adjective: Antarctic
Person: -

Isn't it strange? We have a word for somebody who comes from
the planet Mars (a Martian), but there is no word for
somebody who comes from Antarctica!

You'll find more about continents and countries at:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/world-continents.htm

 

That's it. See you soon!

Marisol Ferraz.
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Pronunciation is very important!

7 Ways to Say "OUGH"

It's a pity that English is not phonetic! In some languages,
you can look at a word and know immediately how to pronounce
it. But in English you need to be a little more careful.

Take the letters "ough", for example. They occur in many
words, but they do not always sound the same.

1. though (like o in go)

2. through (like oo in too)

3. cough (like off in offer)

4. rough (like uff in suffer)

5. plough (like ow in flower)

6. ought (like aw in saw)

7. borough (like a in above)

So how do you know the pronunciation of a word? Well,
fortunately "ough" is an extreme example. English words are
not always that difficult. But in general, when you learn a
new word, you should also make sure you know its
pronunciation. If you do not have a teacher or someone to
say the word for you, you can look in a dictionary. All good
dictionaries give the pronunciation for each word, often
with special symbols. So it's a good idea to look at your
dictionary carefully and learn the pronunciation symbols.
After that, you'll always be able to find the pronunciation
of any word, easily. Try it with the 7 "ough" words above.

You'll find more about pronunciation at:http://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation

 

That's it.

Marisol Ferraz

Inglês para a Copa

A hora é agora! Não perca mais tempo.

Solicite informações:

marisol.ferraz@yahoo.com.br

11-98559-0890

Inglês para a Copa de 2014

 

 

Quer preparar você e sua equipe para atender a demanda estrangeira na Copa de 2014 no Brasil?

Imagine em quanto você pode aumentar suas oportunidades de negócios falando Inglês.

Sabemos da importância de falar Inglês no mundo dos negócios, mas com a Copa do Mundo no Brasil em 2014 torna-se fundamental falar Inglês já que com esse idioma podemos falar com pessoas do mundo inteiro.

Abra as portas do seu negócio para o mundo.

Temos um curso específico para atendimento que é adaptável a qualquer área de negócio. O curso é rápido e dinâmico e tem foco na preparação da equipe que lida diretamente com seu cliente.

 Saiba mais sobre o curso, solicite uma visita à sua empresa ou maiores informaçoes sobre cursos particulares.

 

 

Marisol Ferraz

11-985590890

ingleshojemesmo@yahoo.com.br

DICA NÚMERO 23

Using the Body to Change the Mind.

Parece estranho dizer que mudando a sua postura física é possível mudar o seu estado mental, mas um estudo comprovou ser possível!

Check this out:

http://deepenglish.com/2012/11/using-the-body-to-change-the-mind/http://deepenglish.com/2012/11/using-the-body-to-change-the-mind/

Podemos usar isso na hora de falar Inglês quando pode bater aquela insegurança. É bem simples, ombros pra trás, cabeça erguida, uma expressão casual com um leve sorriso e aquele jeito de quem sabe o que está fazendo. Pronto, só isso já te coloca em uma posição privilegiada na hora de se comunicar e isso reflete não apenas nos outros, mas em você mesmo.

Believe it or not it helps a lot!

Keep strong.

Marisol Ferraz.

DICA NÚMERO 22

Very Important.

Deep Breathing for Well Being.

 

 

Prestar atenção na respiração pode ser uma ferramenta e tanto para melhorar a saúde do corpo e da mente e também pode ajudar na hora de falar Inglês. Como?

Geralmente as pessoas ficam muito ansiosas quando estão falando outra língua, é natural, sempre temos aquele medo de errar. Mas, é preciso vencer essa insegurança já que não há outra maneira de aprender a falar um idioma que não falando.

 

Assista esse vídeo sobre uma técnica bem simples para melhorar a oxigenação do seu corpo e aplique naquelas horas em que a ansiedade bater forte.

Acredite em si mesmo e melhore seu Inglês todos os dias.

That's it my friends.
See You Soon.
Marisol Ferraz.