Seabra Idiomas - English for executives and adult students

"Be used to" and "get used to" are two different phrases that can have slightly different meanings depending on their context. Here is an explanation of each: 👉 "Be used to" is used to describe something that happened regularly or was a habit in the past, but no longer happens or is a habit now. For example: "I used to eat pizza every day, but now I try to eat healthier." In this case, the speaker is saying that eating pizza every day was a habit they had in the past, but they have since changed their habits. 👉  "Get used to" is used to describe the process of becoming accustomed to something that is new or unfamiliar. For example: "I had to get used to the cold weather when I moved to Canada." In this case, the speaker is saying that they had to adjust to the cold weather because it was something new and unfamiliar to them. In summary, "be used to" refers to something that was a habit in the past but is no l...

Grounds for firing refer to the valid and legal reasons that an employer can use to terminate an employee's employment contract. Employers have the right to terminate employees for various reasons, but they must comply with relevant laws and regulations. Some of the common grounds for firing include: 👉 Poor performance or misconduct: An employee may be terminated for consistently poor performance or for engaging in misconduct, such as stealing, harassment, or insubordination . 👉 Violation of company policies: If an employee violates company policies or regulations, such as attendance, punctuality, or safety rules, an employer may choose to terminate the employee. 👉 Breach of contract: An employee may be terminated if they breach their employment contract, such as disclosing confidential information or competing with the company. 👉 Redundancy: Employers may terminate employees if the company undergoes a restructuring , downsizing, or a job role becomes redundant. 👉 Medical r...

💬 "Bring" and "take" are terms used to convey the action of transferring an object from one location to another, but they denote divergent directions. "Bring" denotes moving something nearer, while "take" conveys moving something away.  Numerous idiomatic expressions employ these verbs. 👉 Explicación en español: Bring (traer) y take (llevar) son palabras que describen la acción de mover algo de un lugar a otro, pero significan direcciones opuestas. "Bring" es mover algo más cerca. "Take" es mover algo lejos.  Hay muchas expresiones que usan estos verbos. 👉  Explicação em português: Bring (trazer) e Take (levar) são palavras que descrevem o ato de mover algo de um lugar para outro, mas significam direções opostas. "Bring" é mover algo mais próximo. "Take" é mover algo para longe.  Existem muitas expressões que usam esses verbos. Here are some examples of idiomatic expressions using "brin...

Affordable care act   As you may be aware, it is currently tax season in Brazil. This fact has come to my attention not only due to the numerous emails I have received reminding me of this occasion but also through my interactions with others. As those I know complete their tax returns, I observe their pure joy as they realize they’ll be receiving a refund from the IRS. 👉 VOCABULARY ⮚ Weave  – Past Simple: wove/weaved -  to  form  something from several different things or to  combine  several different things, in a  complicated  or  skilled  way: ⏺ The biography is woven from the many accounts which exist of things she did. ⮚  Ibuprofen  -  a  drug  used to  reduce   pain  and  swelling ⮚  IRS  -  Internal Revenue Service (= the part of the US Treasury Department that collects most taxes owed to the federal government, including income tax) ⮚  Cheating  -...

BUSINESS ENGLISH LESSON A. These two quizzes focus on Business English vocabulary. Use the words listed below and decide which type of cost fits the definition. Answers are shown at the end of the lesson. fixed - variable - labor - advertising - distribution - storage - manufacturing - operating 1.  The cost of renting a warehouse is a _________ cost for a company that needs _________ space. 2.  The cost of materials is a _________ cost for a _________ company. 3.  The cost of salaries is a _________ cost for a company that requires _________. 4.  The cost of shipping products to customers is a _________ cost for a company that requires _________. 5.  The cost of running social media ads is an _________ cost for a company that requires _________. 6.  The cost of maintaining equipment is a _________ cost for a manufacturing company that requires _________. 7.  The cost of building a new factory is a _________ cost for a manufacturing company that requir...

MAKE OR DO? Image Credit: freepik.com 💬  There are several words that can be used with 'to make' or 'to do, ' but it can be confusing to determine which one to use. When referring to an action or task, it is typically appropriate to use 'do. ' On the other hand, if the result of the action is a tangible item, it is more suited to use 'make.' You may differentiate between an activity and a product or create a list to help you remember which verb to use in a particular context. 💬 There are many other words that can be used with "to make", depending on the context and meaning intended. Examples:  ⬤ make breakfast/lunch/dinner ⬤ make a cake ⬤ make a phone call ⬤ make a plan ⬤ make progress 💬 There are many other words that can be used with "to do" , depending on the context and meaning intended. ⬤ do a research ⬤ do the dishes  ⬤ do a job ⬤ do yoga classes ⬤ do your nails Initially, determining whether to use 'to make' or ...