UNIT 01: PEOPLE

UNIT 02: SOCIAL

LIFE!
LESSON 01: GO ON!
Write it down!

What do you What do you want to What have you

know about know about learned about
technology? technology? it?

What’s the difference between these two expressions?

GO ON CONTINUE

Both expressions can be interpreted as "seguir em frente",

"continuar", these expressions are synonyms, however only one of
them is a phrasal verb: go on.

Phrasal verbs can have literal or idiomatic meanings. Literal phrasal

verbs are easily understood when you consider the words that make
them up, idiomatic meanings on the other hand usually have
figurative connotations.

Phrasal verbs are normally used informally, they can sometimes be

separated and are often formed by putting together a verb and an
adverb or preposition.
DO I SIT DOWN, OR GET UP?

1. TURN AROUND 2. TAKE AWAY

3. LOG IN 4. GO DOWN

5. TURN OFF 6. LIE DOWN

Examples:

● After working so much I just want to lie down for a bit.

● Next to the kitchen go down the stairs and turn it on.
● I think we have to turn around we went the wrong way.
● Take this away please. It is super annoying.
● After logging in you have to go to the settings page.
SEPARABLE OR INSEPARABLE

With phrasal verbs the preposition/adverb is sometimes placed after

the verb or after the object:
● Johnny made up a story.
● Johnny made a story up.

If, however, the object is a pronoun, the preposition/adverb has to be

placed directly after it(object):
● Carlos cleaned it up.
● Beth took it away.

Some phrasal verbs are always inseparable:

● They found out the truth.
Real examples:

● “And I think it’s the duty of filmmakers that have been down the
roadways to turn around and say…” Official Trailer - James
Cameron Teaches Filmmaking | James Cameron
● “You could take away the scripts.” TEDxLondon - Sir Ken
Robinson - Intro | Ken Robinson
● “Once the turkey has reached its target temperature, it’s time to
once again turn off the flame…” Thanksgiving Turkey 5 ways
Basics with Babish | Babish Culinary Universe
● “Kids who feel really connected are much less likely to go down
that path.” The science and Necessity of Friendship - Lydia
Denworth | The Open Mind

Recommendations:

★ Song - Never Ending Story, by Limahl

★ Song - Go Down!, by AC DC
LESSON 02: THE NAME OF THE GAME!
In the last lesson we learned about phrasal verbs and some of their
characteristics. Now, we will take a look at verbs and expressions that
are related to games:

TO DEAL:
Deal is a verb that has many different meanings and can form phrasal
verbs, let’s take a look at some of them:
● Wait for him to deal the cards, then you can play.
In this example deal is used to show that the cards are being given, in
the context of card games deal is used to indicate something being
handed out.

● The deal was made between both CEOs.

In this case deal is used to indicate an agreement between both
parties. You can use good deal to indicate that something is a
favorable deal in a transactional context.
 ● Some teenagers take to dealing drugs to earn some money.
In this scenario deal is used to describe the activity of selling/trading
drugs as a business, it is normally used in an informal context.

● The problem has been dealt with in the best way possible.
The verb deal can be put together to the preposition with to from a
phrasal verb, its meaning is to handle a situation in way to find a
solution or to have a good strategy to handle it.

TO PLACE:
Let’s take a look at a few examples of meanings for the verb place:
● Just place your bag on the ground somewhere.
In this case place is used to talk about the action of putting
something gently in a specific spot.
 ● He placed a high-risk bet on the game.
In this context place is used to describe that a bet is made by
someone on something.
REMINDER!
Place can also be
used to describe a
generic location.

● This places me in an awkward situation.

In this case the verb is used in a figurative sense, it is used to describe
someone being put in a situation, that can be good or bad for them.

TO TURN:
Now we will take a look at two expressions using the verb turn, in
most cases turn indicates a literal action of changing direction, in
these two examples it will have a more figurative meaning:
● After the news we all expected them to get angry or scared, but
they didn’t even turned a hair.
To (not) turn a hair means to not show any reaction or emotion to
something, in most cases when a negative reaction is expected.
 ● I tried talking to him but he always turns a deaf ear to what I’m
saying.
To turn a deaf ear means to not listen to something or to ignore a
problem/situation

TO SPOT:
The verb spot is usually used in its literal sense, meaning to see
something in particular or to notice something:
● The president was spotted going out of his house yesterday.

Real examples:

● “The former is a natural, essential part of life, part of the deal,

and to this we are called to make space, adjust, grow.” | What
really matters at the end of life. | BJ Miller
● “...but we can’t sit here in Washington and turn a deaf ear to
what’s going on around the country.” | 8/8/11 White House Press
Briefing
● “The reported placed a bet a bunch of her readers placed bets.”
| New Hope For Humans in an A.I. World | Louis Rosenberg |
TEDxKC

Recommendations:

★ Song - Me and my Homies, by 2Pac

★ Song - Wake me up when september ends, by Green Day.
LESSON 02: NEWBIE!
In this part of the lesson our focus will be on expressions that are used
in online games between players to describe things that are specific
to these kinds of games:
● Adds
● AFK
● Camping
● KS
● GG
In really specific contexts like this we have to always remember that
certain groups of people and some hobbies have an entire separate
vocabulary so we have to consider the context and recognize that it
can be difficult to understand these expressions entirely.

ADDS:
In a lot of games your objective is to kill monsters and find better
equipment by taking their items, special strong monsters are usually
called bosses and adds are the smaller minions that accompany
them, often in big numbers.

AFK:
This expression is an acronym used to describe a player that is
absent, it means away from the keyboard, and for that reason
unavailable.
CAMPING:
This expressions describes a specific strategy that can be used by
players, it consists in staying in a place for a long period of time
(camping) to exploit the resources available in that location as soon
as they are available. These resources can be other players, the
environment or creatures that appear there.

KS:
This is another acronym that players use to describe a specific
action/strategy. KS stands for kill steal, and it is as it sounds, a player
that does this steals a “kill” from the other player so they can take the
points or the resources that come from that kill.

GG:
This is yet another acronym that people use in online games, it stands
for Good Game, so it may sound polite, but it can also be used
together with EZ (GGEZ) to indicate an easy victory. Most of the time
it is used to indicate the end of a match. Other examples:
● GG WP (Good Game, Well Played)
● GG NO RE (Good Game, no Rematch)
Real examples:

● “You never quit RuneScape. You're only ever AFK.” - The

RuneScape Documentary - 15 Years of Adventure
● “…I think that's pretty hilarious.. gg Mom. These aren't ALL the
times my mom embarrassed me…" - My Mom's Cruel and
Unusual Punishments
Recommendations:

★ Series - Community, available on Netflix

★ Series - The Big Bang Theory, available on HBO Max.
LESSON 03: MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME!

In this part of lesson 03 we will take a look at how to talk casually and
informally and what are the differences between some expressions
when we would like to be more formal, To better illustrate the
differences between formal and informal speech we will talk about
different scenarios and then talk about expressions and words we
would use in these situations:

RECEIVING A GUEST AT HOME:

When receiving someone in our house we usually try to be as polite
as possible, this depends on the familiarity we have with our guest we
will show some expressions to invite someone into your house and
commence on which ones are more formal.

Welcoming someone in our home

Formal Informal

Come on in, please Come in

Welcome Come on in

Come over
One thing that is important to keep in mind when talking about
formal and informal speech is that the way we talk to someone can
change according to the content and the relationship between
speaker and listener, for that reason being formal or not is a fluid
thing and can be difficult to measure.

These next few expressions are polite, that means that they show
good-manners, but they can be used in both formal and informal
situations.

BE MY GUEST:
This expression is usually used to show the guest they are welcome to
do something or to be/go in a specific place, for example when
grabbing drinks or snacks

TAKE A SEAT:
This expression is pretty straightforward and self explanatory it is used
to make it clear it is okay for someone to sit down, or can even be
used to offer a sit to someone that is currently standing up
MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE:
In general this expression is used to make a guest feel more relaxed
and indicates that they can sit down and relax, it can be used as a
response to a request from a guest to show they are allowed to do
something.

COME OVER:
This expression can be used in a couple of different situations, it can
be used to invite someone to your house or to ask someone to sit
closer to you. In general it indicates you want someone’s company.
Real examples:

● “...Newt Gingrich would come over to the White House…” - Hillary

Clinton: The Vox Conversation.
● “Whatever it is - please, be my guest." - The Death of
Conversation | Babycakes Romero | TEDxBergamo
● “Welcome. Here’s something to make you really really mad.” -
Joseph E. Stiglitz: Let’s Stop Subsidizing Tax Dodgers.
● “Thank you, everyone, take a seat.” - 3 Secrets of Resilient
People | Lucy Hone.

Recommendations:

★ Mind Your Manners, available on Netflix.

★ Table Manners, available on Netflix.
LESSON 03: LET’S GET DOWN TO
BUSINESS!!

Let’s talk about networking do you know what it is? In general

networking is defined as an exchange of information between peers
usually with the goal of furthering a professional relationship or
sharing information that may be useful.

Networking helps people expand their connections and makes it

easier for a professional to find opportunities and become more
aware of the trends in their respective field of work.

The three most common networking strategies are:

● Operational networking
● Personal networking
● Strategic networking
All three follow the basic idea of connecting to peers in your area, but
the context in which they happen is a bit different.

Operational networking: this kind

of networking is related to the
relationships you build inside the
company you work at so you can
get your job done more efficiently.

Personal networking: this can

happen inside and outside the
company you work at but it is related
to your own personal professional
development and consists mostly of
exchanging information and referrals.

Strategic networking: this is

more closely related to the
goals of corporations as a
whole, and is related to
business goals and growth.
Here we will talk about some tips to help you with networking:

1. Look for the right

people. it is important to
network with people who
will make a real difference in
your professional life.

2. Be proactive. Position
yourself in a way that allows
you to reach and
communicate with peers
readily.

3. Keep track of your

network. It is important to
always have a general
understanding of what is
going on in your network, keep
yourself updated and make
sure to check in with your
peers consistently.
 4. Seek out networking
events. Events usually have
a high concentration of
people that work with
similar things, make sure to
take the opportunity to
network efficiently.

5. Network online. In
many ways the internet can
help bridge distances and
connect people, that is also
true for your professional
life, make use of platforms
and boost your networking
skills online.

So, do you feel ready now to go out into the world and start
networking with your peers? Next we will take a look at some
expressions that are commonly used when talking about working
and jobs in general.
LET’S GET TO WORK

1. TO BE HIRED 2. TO EARN

3. TO BE PROMOTED 4. TO BE FIRED

5. TO RETIRE

Examples:
● They were hired by a big company right after college.
● Everyone wants to earn a lot of money.
● Barbara was promoted after that big project
● Sadly, John was fired.
● It would be amazing to retire at 40.
Real examples:

● “... we’ve hired thousands more doctors, nurses, staff…” -

President Obama Speaks at the 95th DAV Convention.
● “They’ll say, ‘uh, 25%’. They’re pretty sure all their hard-earned
money that they pay in taxes…." - Obama on the State of the
World: the Extended Vox Conversation.
● “... who do a great job but don’t want to be promoted..” - Sarah
Ellis and Helen Tupper: The best career path isn't always a
straight line | TED
● “... and the Concorde was retired in 2003.” - Why are airplanes
slower than they used to be? - Alex Gendler

Recommendations:

★ The Office, available on Prime Video.

★ Brooklyn 99, available on Netflix.
LESSON 04: TO GET THE HANG OF IT!
In this lesson we will talk about verb patterns. In English, certain
verbs are more regularly seen together with specific words or groups
of words, forming specific patterns, a pretty well-known example is
the pattern: to like + gerund. This pattern is used by someone that
wants to talk about liking an activity:

● Mario and Daniel like playing soccer.

● Robert likes cooking for his family.

Here are some more examples of verb patterns and verbs that follow
them:

Verb + to + infinitive:
● They would prefer to remain silent.
● My friends tried to make it work.

Verb + noun + to + infinitive:

● She asked him to confirm his position in line.
● Denise wanted everyone to stay quiet.

Verb + noun + infinitive:

● The school made them do their homework at home.
● The government
Real examples:

● “Otherwise, you would just prefer to be alone” - He Doesn't

Prioritize You - The Only Way He’ll Ever Change | Relationship
Advice by Mat Boggs
● “For example, this dress: I’d asked her to design something" - A
sci-fi vision of love from a 318-year-old hologram | Monica Byrne
● “They made me realize that all of these labels….” - Animal rights
-- birth of an activist | Simone Reyes | TEDxOrangeCoast
● “...have tried to get rid of corruption in Russia, for instance….” -
Chrystia Freeland: The rise of the new global super-rich

Recommendations:

★ Song - Make me, by Britney Spears..

1) Complete the following phrasal verbs using the words on the box:

Around Away Down Down Off In

a. Turn
b. Take
c. Turn
d. Go
e. Log
f. Lie

2) Based only on the examples mark down the phrasal verbs as I

(Inseparable) or S (separable):

a. They have gotten away with it too often.

b. Daniel and I don’t want to make something up.
c. It will be difficult to find out if this is true.
d. Try not to mess this up for the rest of us.
e. Take care of yourself, see you next time.

3) Complete the sentences using the verbs in the box:

Deal Place Turn Spot

a. The police offered him a ______.

b. They were ______ leaving the premises.
c. He skipped a _______ as a punishment.
d. He was ________ it down but it slipped through his fingers.
4) Complete the sentences using the expressions in the box::

Adds AFK Camping KS GG

a. They were really close to killing the boss, but a player went _____.
b. Hey, it is good manners to send _______ at the end of a match.
c. You are not gonna believe, I started _______ this area and I made
so much gold.
d. These ________ are so difficult to kill, don’t we need more people?
e. I was one kill away to winning but another player stole it from
me, such a _______.

5) Mark down the expressions as I (Informal) or F (Formal):

a. Come on in, please

b. Come in
c. Come on in
d. Welcome
e. Come over

6) Choose the option that you would use to receive a guest and
welcome him into your house:

a. Come over Craig, we are having dinner together.

b. Take a seat Ana
c. Come on in, we were waiting for you.
d. Be careful, these plate are fragile.
e. Make yourself comfortable, but careful with the cat he bites.
7) Complete the expressions correctly:

a. Be my ________.
b. Make yourself at ________.
c. Take a ________.
d. Come ________.

8) Write down in your notebook situations where you would use the
expressions from exercise number 7.

9) Match the columns correctly according to the types of networks we

talked about during this unit:

a. Operational networking 1. Between corporations

b. Personal networking 2.Inside the company
c. Strategic networking 3. Professional development

10) Choose the option that doesn’t contain a strategy for effective
networking

a. Proactivity
b. Go to events
c. Have lunch with coworkers
d. Join networking platforms
e. Seek the right people
f. Keep track

11) Complete using the expressions related to careers and jobs:

a. Michael is ________ a lot of money after being promoted

b. I need to get ________ by this company, they have amazing benefits.
c. Unfortunately we will have to ________ you, your last mistake was the
last straw.
d. His grandpa finally ________ so now they will spend more time
together.
12) Choose the option that contains the correct definition of verb
patterns:

a. Verb patterns are a group of verbs that are always used in the same
time tense
b. Verb patterns are sequences of words that can’t be used together
c. Verb patterns are specific words that are commonly used together
with certain prepositions and time tenses
d. Verb patterns are a list of rules that have to followed no matter the
circumstances
1) 6)

a. Around c. Come on in, we were waiting for

b. Away you.
c. Off
d. Down 7)
e. In
f. Down a. Be my guest
b. Make yourself at home
2) c. Take a seat
d. Come over
a. Inseparable
b. Separable 8)
c. Inseparable
d. Separable Personal answer
e. Inseparable
9)
3)
a. 2
a. deal b. 3
b. spotted c. 1
c. turn
d. placing 10)

4) c. have lunch with coworkers

a. AFK 11)
b. GG
c. farming a. earning
d. adds b. hired
e. KS c. fire
d. retired
5)
12)
a. Formal
b. Informal C.
c. Informal
d. Formal
e. Informal