Seabra Idiomas - English for executives and adult students

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...

Image credit: freepik.com 💬 Teacher: All right, class, let's move on to our vocabulary lesson. Can anyone give me a synonym for the word "ugly"? 💬  Student: (raising hand) Disgusting! 💬  Teacher: Hmm, well, "disgusting" is actually a stronger word. It could be seen as insulting in some situations. 💬  Student: Oh, I didn't know that. Thank you, teacher. I will remember that. 💬  Teacher explanation:   English has many nuances that can cause confusion, even for native speakers. How about saying "unattractive" or "unsightly" ? These are some synonyms for "ugly" . The word "disgusting" ,  has a negative connotation and is generally not used in business contexts. Always prefer more neutral or positive language. 💬  Explicación:   El inglés tiene muchas sutilezas que pueden causar confusión, incluso para los hablantes nativos. ¿Qué tal decir "unattractive" o "unsightly" ? Estos son algunos sinónim...

FINANCE VOCABULARY Image credit: freepik.com 👉  Find the proper translation for the words in the box.  👉  Fill in the gaps with the words from the previous exercise.  ➤  _________________:  The percentage of a borrower's credit limit that they are currently using. ➤  _________________:   The amount charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of money. ➤ _________________: A numerical representation of a person's creditworthiness, based on their credit history. ➤  _________________:  A detailed record of an individual's credit history, including their borrowing and payment behavior. ➤  _________________:  The maximum amount of money a borrower is allowed to borrow from a lender. ➤  _________________:  A record of an individual's borrowing and payment behavior, including any delinquencies or defaults. ➤  _________________:  The total cost of borrowing money, including interest and fees, expressed as a...

Image by FREE PIK A. Read the audio script below before listening to the audio. If someone asked you to describe yourself at a party, how would you do that in English? Are you typically someone who loves to be with other people or you prefer to be a little alone or just with a small group? How would you describe that in English or how would you describe someone who doesn't enjoy being around other people?  In English, we have some fantastic advanced expressions that we use to describe personalities and that's exactly what we're going to focus on today. Now the reason for this lesson is just last week I was talking with a group of students and I used an idiom to talk about my personality that was totally new and I started to think about some other idioms we use regularly to talk about people, their personalities and characteristics. I thought you might like to know those idioms as well so that you can add them to your daily English and understand native spea...

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW CONSEJOS PARA UNA ENTREVISTA EXITOSA DICAS PARA UMA ENTREVISTA DE SUCESSO ➤ Be on time. ➤  Know the interviewer’s name, spelling, and pronunciation. ➤  Have some questions of your own prepared in advance. ➤  Bring several copies of your resume. ➤  Have a reliable pen and a small notepad with you. ➤  Greet the interviewer with a handshake and a smile. ➤  Expect to spend some time developing rapport. ➤  Don’t be embarrassed if you are nervous. ➤  Focus on your attributes, your transferable skills, and your willingness to learn ➤  Tell the truth. ➤  Listen carefully to the interviewer. ➤  Never slight a teacher, friend, employer, or university. ➤  Watch your grammar. ➤  Be prepared for personal questions. ➤  Wait for the interviewer to mention salary and benefits. ➤  Don’t expect a job offer at the first interview. ➤  Close on a positive, enthusiastic note. ➤  No interview i...