Lesson 33: Mock Conversation
Conversa de exame
Lesson Goals
Practice exam-style questions
Use connecting phrases
Correct common errors
Warm-up Question
What is one goal you have for your English this year?
Vocabulary: Introductions
| English | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| I specialize in... | Eu sou especializado em... |
| Currently working as... | Trabalhando atualmente como... |
Vocabulary: Opinions
| English | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| In my view... | Na minha opinião... |
| I tend to agree... | Eu tendo a concordar... |
Vocabulary: Connectors
| English | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| However... | No entanto... |
| Furthermore... | Além disso... |
Grammar: Tenses
Use Present Perfect for experience
I have visited London.
Use Past Simple for details
I went there in 2019.
Pronunciation: Intonation
Wh- questions: Falling tone
Yes/No questions: Rising tone
Strategy: Buying Time
| English | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| That is a good question... | Essa é uma boa pergunta... |
| Let me think about that... | Deixe-me pensar sobre isso... |
Strategy: Clarifying
| English | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| Could you repeat that? | Poderia repetir? |
| Do you mean...? | Você quer dizer...? |
Common Mistake: False Friends
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Actually vs Currently
Actually = Na verdade
Currently = Atualmente
Common Mistake: Prepositions
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Weekends
ON the weekend (Not IN)
Model Dialogue: Part 1
Examiner: Tell me about yourself.
Examinador: Fale sobre você.
Student: I am a student currently studying engineering.
Aluno: Sou estudante estudando engenharia atualmente.
Model Dialogue: Part 2
Examiner: What do you like to do?
Examinador: O que gosta de fazer?
Student: In my view, reading is very important.
Aluno: Na minha opinião, ler é muito importante.
Practice: Role A
You are the Examiner.
Ask about work, hobbies, and future plans.
Practice: Role B
You are the Student.
Answer using connectors and correct tenses.
Feedback Checklist
Did they use past tense correctly?
Did they avoid false friends?
Wrap-up
Homework: Record yourself answering 3 questions.
Next class: Feedback on recordings.
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