February 17th - Dance Monkey

They say oh my god I see the way you shine
Take your hand, my dear, and place them both in mine
You know you stopped me dead when I was passing by
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time

Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time
And oh my I, I like your style
You, you make me, make me, make me wanna cry
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time

So I say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again

I said oh my god I see you walking by
Take my hands, my dear, and look me in my eyes
Just like a monkey I've been dancing my whole life
And you just beg to see me dance just one more time

Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time
And oh my I, I like your style
You, you make me, make me, make me wanna cry
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time

So I say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again

They say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh, oh oh, oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again

Ooh (all again, all again)
Woah-oh, woah-oh, oh
Ooh (all again, all again)
Ah ah, ah ah, ay

They say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again

They say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh, oh oh, oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
All again

February 17th - Advanced Conversation

1- You're so difficult to get through
	Storyline: JB was trying to get a hold of Luciano, but his line was always busy.....
	Gui:	Did you call Luciano last night?
	JB:	Yes. I tried to get a hold of him last night, but it was so difficult to get through.
	Gui:	That's strange. Maybe he was on the Net.
	JB:	That's probably it! No wonder the line was busy all the time! Maybe he ought to get another line.
	Gui:	Or he should get call-waiting.

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2- Eating out

Tati and Luciano want  to fix pork chops for dinner, but they later find out that the meat has gone bad.... Luciano: What are we going to eat for dinner? Tatiana: I'm going to fix some pork chops. Luciano: I'm afraid the meat is rotten. Tatiana: That's strange!  I just bought it the day before yesterday. Luciano: Well, I forgot to put it in the refrigerator. Tatiana: Good for you!  Now what should we eat? Luciano: Why don't we eat out? Tatiana: Again?  Weren't you just complaining that it's too expensive to eat out? L: Not when you're hungry.

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3- I Can't Stand Him Any Longer!
	Storyline: Guilherme told Luciano that he didn't realize that JB would fly into a rage at his advice....
	Luc :	What's going on between you and JB?  Did you guys have a fight or something?
	Gui:	I can't stand him any more!  He has such a short fuse that even a little piece of friendly advice sets him off.
	Luc:	So what did you tell him?
	Gui:	I told him that if he could be more patient and try not to lose his temper so easily, he would be more popular.
	Luc:	No wonder he threw a fit.  His popularity is really a sore spot.
	Gui:	Well, I guess I'll just keep my mouth shut.  That'll teach me to give advice!
	Luc:	Not unless you want to die!

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4- Her Skin Looks So Baby Smooth!
	When Gui tells Julia that the girl who sits several seats away is pretty, Julia seems to be a little jealous....
	Gui:	She's really pretty, isn't she?  Her skin looks so baby smooth!
	Julia:	Well, it's just that she puts lots of make-up on her face.  Actually, natural beauty comes from within.
	Gui:	Ah, I can smell jealousy in the air!
	Julia:	She has nothing that deserves my jealousy.  I don't have to put things on my face and I still look pretty.  Don't you think so?
	Gui:	Yeah, right!  But what did you put on your face last night, those little greenish things?
	Julia:	They're cucumbers.  They're natural skin soothers, natural healers of the skin.  Haven't you heard them say on TV that...erh...they soften the skin, wipe out the roughness, counter irritation, and build strength and resilience?
	Gui:	Yeah, yeah, yeah!  They wipe out tight, tired feelings and remove lines and age signs.  Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah!  See I can even recite it.
	Julia:	That's right!  You've learned a lot, haven't you?

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5- A Drink to Our Friendship!
	Storyline: Luciano hasn't seen Mr Ikutake for a long time, but they finally meet again in a party hosted by Luciano
	Luciano:	I'm really happy that you could come.
	Mr. Ikuatke:	Yeah. It's been years since we did this together.
	Luciano:	I know. It has been a long time.
	Mr. Ikutake:	Well, anyway, a drink to our friendship!
	Luciano:	Cheers!

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February 17th - Short Conversation for Practice

L: I hate shaving.
JB: Me too.
L: I just cut myself again.
JB: Did you use a new blade?
L: It doesn't matter. Old blades cut, new blades cut.
JB: Maybe you should use an electric shaver.
L: They make a lot of noise, but they don't give a close shave.
JB: Maybe you should stop shaving.
L: And grow a beard?
JB: Sure. Why not?
L: Because food and other stuff sticks in my beard.
JB: Hmm. Here's an idea. Put cream on your face and have Neguinha lick it off.

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G: Excuse me.
L: Yes?
G: Are you reading this paper?
L: Oh, no. Help yourself.
G: I asked because the paper is sitting next to you.
L: Thank you. That's polite of you to ask.
G: Some people would just pick it up.
L: Yes, I know. Some people are rude.
G: I always try to be polite.
L: So do I.
G: The world needs more polite people like us.
L: I agree 100 percent.May I have a question?
G- Of course! Go ahead!
L- Are you some kind of gay?
G- It wasn't polite.

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G: Dad, I want a puppy.
L: We already have Neguinha. Let me think about it.
G: Why do you have to think about it?
L: Because a puppy costs money.
G: No, it doesn't. Puppies are free.
L: Yes, but a puppy needs shots.
G: Shots for what?
L: So it won't get sick. Just like you get shots.
G: I hate shots.
L: And a puppy eats food. Food costs money.
G: No problem. I'll give him food off my plate.
L: Oh, no you don't. Puppies don't eat vegetables.

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G: Look at all these kittens!
JB: How many are there?
G: Eight.
JB: They're all so cute.
G: Yes, but I can't keep them.
JB: What are you going to do with them?
G: I'm going to give them away. Do you want one?
JB: Yes, I would love one.
G: Which one do you want?
JB: That one. The one that's all black.
G: Yes, I like that one, too.
JB: I'll call him Timão.

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L: My friend's parents go to church every Sunday.
G: They trust in God, don't they?
L: They hope they will go to heaven.
G: They probably will.
L: But no one knows for sure.
G: That's for sure.
L: No one knows what happens after we die.
G: If we are good, we will be happy in heaven with God.
L: That's what many people believe.
G: If we are bad, we will be unhappy forever in hell.
L: I don't want to go to hell.
G: Let's go to church with them on Sunday.

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L: My boss died. JB: I'm sorry for you. L: Thank you. JB: When did he die? L: A couple of months ago. JB: You still miss him, don't you? L: Yes, but I talk to him almost every day. JB: I got it. When you go to church, right? L: No, when I call him on his cell phone. JB: What do you mean? L: I buried him with his cell phone. JB: What will you do when the battery dies? ...................................................... G: Today is Friday the thirteenth. L: That's a bad day. G: It's supposed to be unlucky. L: You're supposed to stay home all day. G: That's what I do. L: My friend stayed in a hotel on Friday the thirteenth. G: That was a mistake. L: He stayed on the thirteenth floor. G: What happened? L: Someone stole his laptop. G: He was asking for it. L: He learned his lesson. He's home today. ..................................................... G: Do you really love me? L: Of course. You are my son. G: Prove it. L: How can I prove it? G: Take me and Julia to dinner on my birthday. L: That's it? That's all I have to do? G: Take me to a nice restaurant, not to McDonald's or Outback. L: But a nice restaurant costs money. G: Yes, and you have to make a reservation. L: That's such a hassle. G: I knew you didn't love me. L: Okay, okay! I'll make a reservation right now. ............................................................

February 10th - Advanced Idioms

Advanced and Smart Idioms

Cos' everyone is talking about you

A hot potato

Speak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed

A penny for your thoughts

A way of asking what someone is thinking

Actions speak louder than words

People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.

An arm and a leg

Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money.

At the drop of a hat

Meaning: without any hesitation; instantly.

February 10th - Learning in Conversation

G: I'm upset with my best friend.
JB: Why is that?
G: I warned her about her new boyfriend. She didn't listen to me.
JB: What happened?
G: I gave her $1,000 for her birthday. I told her to spend it on herself.
JB: That was very nice of you.
G: I found out that she gave it to her new boyfriend.
JB: Why did she do that?
G: He said he would buy her a nice ring.
JB: What's wrong with that?
G: He went to Las Vegas. He lost it all gambling.
JB: I hope your best friend broke up with him
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L: Do animals talk to each other?
JB: Of course they talk to each other.
L: What do they talk about?
JB: They talk about other animals.
L: What else do they talk about?
JB: They talk about food and the weather.
L: Do they talk about us?
JB: Of course they talk about us.
A: What do they say about us?
JB: They say that we are funny-looking.
L: Ha! We're not funny-looking; animals are funny-looking.
JB: We're funny-looking because we wear clothes.
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G: I have to clean the house.
L: Yes, it's very dirty.
G: You can help me.
L: Why me?
G: Because you helped make it dirty and mom is working.
L: Alright. What do you want me to do?
G: I want you to clean the bathroom.
L: Oh, that's a piece of cake ! Really easy.
G: Clean the sink, the tub, the counter, and the toilet.
L: Oh my Gosh! That's a lot of work.
G: Tell me when you finish.
L: I don't think so. You'll just give me more work.
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L: You're watching too much TV.
G: What do you mean?
L: I mean you're wasting your life.
G: It's Sunday and I'm only  having fun.
L: You're sitting there with your mouth open.
G: Who cares?
L: I care. Do something.
G: Okay. I did something.
L: What did you do?
G: I turned up the volume.
L: That's not what I meant by "do something."
G: Will you do something? Leave me alone.
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L: Did you write a letter to grandma?
G: Yes, I did.
L: Did you tell her about school?
G: I told her that school is fun.
L: Did you put the letter in an envelope?
G: Yes, and I sealed the envelope.
L: Did you put a stamp on the envelope?
G: I couldn't find any stamps.
L: They're in the kitchen drawer.
G: Okay. I just put a stamp on the envelope.
L: Give me the envelope, and I'll mail it for you.
G: When is grandma going to learn about e-mail?

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G: Why are you yawning on the new sofa?
L: I'm sleepy.
G: Why don't you go to bed?
L: I want to watch this TV show.
G: Maybe you should record it.
L: The tape recorder is broken.
G: Then you should watch the rerun.
L: Why? I'm watching the original.
G: But you'll be asleep in about one minute.
L: I'm just yawning because the commercials are on.
G: Okay. I'll tell you how the show ends.
L: Zzz.

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L: It's Sunday.
G: So?
L: You know what that means.
G: I forgot.
L: Sunday means we go to church with your grandma.
G: Oh, yeah. I promised her.
L: Put on a coat and tie.
G: Why? I'm not going to marry.
L: To show respect to God and others.
G: I'm glad my promise was just on this sunday.
L: I hope God didn't hear that.
G: He'll forgive me.

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L: Did you feed the Neguinha?
G: I'll do that in a minute.
L: She  is barking. She's hungry.
G: Okay. I'll feed her right now.
L: You shouldn't make her wait.
G: I was pleasing my online customers.
L: Neguinha doesn't care about your business.
G: Actually she doesn't care about anything.
L: That's the way dogs are.
G: All they think about is themselves.
L: Maybe we should get rid of her. What about giving her away  to JB?
G: Of course not! She's family.

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