Creating conversation is really quite easy. All you have to do is learn how to ask questions and be interested in the answers.

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Todos conocen la palabra siesta, pero hay muchos mitos que no son verdad. ¿Crees que lo sabes todo sobre la siesta española? Compruébalo en este episodio

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La siesta: ¿Dormimos en el trabajo? ¿Tenemos cama en la oficina?

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Business Meeting Phrases

[ — Audio description, listen and read along for greater understanding. — ]


 — Oi, com licença, estou perdida. Você pode me ajudar?

— Sim, pode falar!

— Onde fica a estação de metrô?

— Você vira a esquerda e segue direto por duas quadras. Na primeira entrada você vai ver a estação de metrô mais para frente.

— Entendi. Muito obrigado!

— Nada! Qualquer coisa é só perguntar que o pessoal informa.


PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

 Estou perdido! — SMALL TALK IN PORTUGUESE (B1-C1 LEVEL)

MEG: Well, hello there, Julia! Long time no see!
JULIA: Meg! Hi! What a coincidence! I haven’t seen you in ages! What 
are you doing here?
MEG: I just got a new job in the city, so I’m shopping for some 
clothes. Hey, what do you think of this shirt?
JULIA: Hmmm … well, you know how much I love blue. See? I’ve got 
the same shirt!
MEG: You always did have good taste! What a small world.



LANGUAGE NOTES
• Well, hello there … Notice the emphasis on “hello,” which shows that Meg did not 
expect to see Julia.
• Long time, no see! This is a common expression used to say hello to someone you 
haven’t seen in a long time.
• What a ___! This exclamation shows a great degree of surprise, joy, disappointment, 
etc. (What a surprise to see you here! What a joy to have you with us! What a shame 
that you have to leave so soon! What a wonderful idea that is!)
• You always did have good taste! Notice the stress on “did,” which Meg uses to 
emphasize the fact that Julia DOES have good taste! Meg says it in a joking way 
because Julia likes the same thing that she does.
• What a small world is a common expression used to describe a chance meeting or 
other such coincidence.

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 8: Coincidences

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La leyenda de La Llorona ha trascendido las barreras del espacio y el tiempo hasta llegar a ser parte de la cultura del pueblo mexicano.
La leyenda de La Llorona tiene diversos elementos simbólicos: la mujer, la maternidad atormentada, la noche, el agua, lo blanco, la voz y el silencio, la muerte de los hijos, la Plaza y la luna, entre otros.

HISTORIAS Y LEYENDAS DEL MUNDO!

La leyenda de la llorona en la cultura mexicana

Are you ready to master the art of effective business communication? As an educator, my primary objective is to equip my Business English (BE) students with the skills they need to excel in the professional realm. In my class, we dive deep into the world of written communication, exploring the ins and outs of crafting compelling emails, memos, reports, and business letters. From understanding the core principles of effective writing to applying them in practical scenarios, I guide my students on a journey towards proficiency. Through engaging discussions and interactive exercises, we explore the importance of clarity, conciseness, and precision in communication. Grammar, punctuation, and formatting conventions are meticulously dissected, forming the building blocks of polished writing. Moving forward, we delve into the practical aspects of business communication, dissecting the components of impactful emails, constructing concise and effective memos, and mastering the art of persuasive report writing. Additionally, we explore the nuances of writing professional business letters, adapting our communication style to suit diverse audiences and contexts. Through role-playing activities and simulations, my students gain practical experience, preparing them to navigate real-world business scenarios with confidence.

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How to Write  Emails, Memos, Reports, and Business Letters

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