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ABA INGLÊS 54

Friday Message
15/4/2016

Hello again!

I hope you are having a great day!

Today we are going to have a look at two common question words in English: why and when.

It is important to know exactly how to form questions using these words. The rules also apply to other question words like “where”, “how” and “who”.

* We usually form wh-questions with wh- + an auxiliary verb (to be, to do or to have) + a subject + the main verb.

Why is used to obtain information or ask the reason for something.

When is used to ask about a time or an occasion.

Look at some examples:

• Why do they always drive so fast?
Por que eles sempre dirigem tão depressa?

• Why is the sky blue?
Por que o céu é azul?

• Why is John staying at your house at the moment?
Por que o John está ficando na vossa casa agora?

• When are they leaving?
Quando é que eles vão embora?

• When do you usually go to the supermarket?
Quando é que você costuma ir ao supermercado?

• When do the school holidays start?
Quando começam as férias escolares?

* We also use this form with modal verbs (can, should, must, etc):

wh- + a modal verb + a subject + the main verb.

For example,

• Why can’t I go to the party, Mum?
Por que não posso ir à festa, mãe?

• When must we give you back your computer?
Quando é que devemos devolver a vocês o computador?

Remember that why and when are not yes or no questions and require a given answer.

For example,

Why are you so tired today?
Por que você está tão cansado hoje?

Because I went to bed late last night.
Por que fui deitar tarde ontem à noite.

For more on this topic, take a look at unit 22 of the ABA online course.

Have a lovely weekend.

Best wishes,

Priscilla
ABA English Teacher

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Friday Message
8/4/2016

Hello!

I hope you are having a fantastic week.

Today I want to talk about an important aspect of learning a new language: memorizing vocabulary. It can be boring and not much fun, but sooner or later a little bit of memorizing can really help.
Hoje quero falar sobre uma parte importante da aprendizagem de uma nova língua: memorizar o vocabulário. Esta parte pode ser um pouco entediante mas, mais cedo ou mais tarde, memorizar as palavras poderá te ajudar muito.

So I want to share 5 tips on improving your memory:

1. Sleep! - When you’re sleep deprived, your brain doesn’t work properly.
Dormir! Quando você não dorme o que deveria, o seu cérebro não funciona corretamente.

Sleeping is critical to learning and memory because in the deep stages of sleep, the brain does a lot of work related to memory.

2. Laugh - Laughter is the best medicine, right?
Rir. É o melhor remédio, não é?

Enjoying a joke with a friend, for example, is a great way to boost learning and creativity. The happier you are, the better you think!

3. Don’t worry,… meditate!
Não se preocupe...medite!

Meditation produces more activity in the left prefrontal cortex of the brain, which is the part that makes you happy. It also creates more connections in the brain. And more connections in the brain mean better mental ability and memory.

4. Eat healthy food!
Coma de maneira saudável!

A good diet with lots of fruit and vegetables provides lots of health benefits, including a better memory.

5. Exercise your brain!
Exercite o seu cérebro!

Memory is like a muscle: the more you use it, the stronger it gets. Activities that use your hands, for example, are fantastic. Try playing an instrument, juggling or playing ping pong.

So here are my suggestions: have a banana, have a laugh with a friend and then keep practicing some English in our campus. Just click on the button below:

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