advice

bankrupt
bankruptcy
be able to
burglary
heart
illnesses
lawsuit
soon
wardrobe
wild
fasten
hand in hand
aganist
head
ahead
hat
worse (bad)
nowadays (days today)
If advice were good, not give - sell.
We solicit bankruptcy, because the company bankrupt
We solicit bankruptcy, because the company bankrupt
I will be able to do it, for example: a drip cake
Luiz burglaried my heart
My heart beats hard for Luiz or Luiz burglaried my heart
To all bad there is a cure, so to all illnesses there is a cure.
Tthe lawyer's work object is the lawsuit
In soon, we (Luiz and I) will start a new history in we new apartment
Luiz need to organize wardrobe (local that put clothes) him, urgently
Africa had many wild animals.
Fasten your seatbelts while seated
Luiz and I are walking hand in hand
She put always against each other.
My head hurt (ai-ai) when I think a lot
I put my career ahead of everything
Hat is a object that we put in the head
I remember that when I lived in Boston, violence was worse than it is nowadays.
I remember that when I lived in Boston, violence was worse than it is nowadays.
WHAT ARE YOUR LIFE CHOICES?
ARE ANY CHANGES NECESSARY?
GOT A PLAN?
HOW DO YOU REACT TO CHANGES?
WHAT IF THE PLAN DOESN'T WORK?
DO YOU TRACK THE RESULTS OF YOUR PLANS?
DOES YOUR MESSAGE SOUND LIKE YOU?
DO YOUR MESSAGES REACH YOUR AUDIENCE?
DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE A POWERFUL IMPRESSION?
CAN YOU MAKE TIME?
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE TIME?
FIRST THINGS FIRST - HOW CAN WE DO THAT?
WHAT DO YOU GAIN WHEN YOU WIN?
DOES SOMEBODY ALWAYS HAVE TO LOSE?
CAN WE MEET HALFWAY?
WHAT IF EVERYBODY WINS?
WHAT IS YOUR ALTERNATIVE?
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE THINGS BETTER?
Giving Opinions:
As far as I’m concerned …
In my opinion … In my view …
From my point of view …
The way I see it is (that) …
To my mind …
Well, I reckon (that) …
I (strongly) believe (that) …
I (honestly) think (that) …
I (really) feel (that) …
Personally speaking, I believe …
As for me, I reckon …
In my opinion/In my humble opinion
No que me diz respeito ...
Na minha opinião ... Na minha opinião ...
Do meu ponto de vista …
A maneira como vejo é (que) ...
Para minha mente …
Bem, eu acho (que) ...
Eu (fortemente) acredito (que) ...
Eu (honestamente) acho (que) ...
Eu (realmente) sinto (que) ...
Pessoalmente falando, eu acredito ...
Quanto a mim, acho ...
Na minha opinião / Na minha humilde opinião

I reckon/suppose Eu reconheço / suponho

I know eu sei

May I? Posso?
If you ask me Se você me perguntar

If I were you Se eu fosse Você

To be honest Para ser honesto

I could be wrong, but Eu posso estar errado, mas

I’m no expert, but Eu não sou especialista, mas
Personally Pessoalmente

Giving opinions can be weak or strong: Dar opiniões pode ser fraco ou forte:
Weak Fraco
I think…. Eu acho que….
I don’t think… Eu não acho ...
I’m fairly certain that…. Estou bastante certo de que ...
I’m quite certain that…. Tenho certeza de que ...
I would have thought that…. Eu teria pensado que….
Medium Médio
I believe…. Eu acredito….
I don’t doubt that…. Eu não duvido disso ...
I feel certain that… Tenho certeza de que ...
My impression is that…. Minha impressão é que….
As I see it.. Da maneira que eu vejo..
It seems to me that… Parece-me que ...
It strikes me that….. Parece-me que… ..
Strong Forte
I’m absolutely certain that…. Estou absolutamente certo de que ...
I’m convinced that…. Estou convencido de que….
I strongly believe that… Eu acredito fortemente que ...

Giving reasons: Razões de justificação:

Sometimes when we give opinions we may want to

give a reason. Às vezes, quando damos opiniões, podemos
querer dar um motivo.
Firstly… Em primeiro lugar…
Secondly…. Em segundo lugar ...
One reason is…. Uma razão é….
Another is…. Outro é….
To start with…. Começar com….
Added to that…. Adicionado a isso….
For one thing…. Por uma coisa….
Example: Exemplo:
It seems to me that weak gun laws lead to more Parece-me que leis fracas sobre armas levam a
crime. For one thing, it’s too easy to get a weapon mais crimes. Por um lado, é muito fácil conseguir
these days. uma arma nos dias de hoje.

Wise-up
Asking Opinion Giving Opinion
What do you think about...? I think it’s
What is your opinion about...?

Asking for Opinion Introducing Opinion

What do you think about...? I think (that)...
What is your opinion about...? I guess (that)...
What is your take on…? I’d say (that)...
Do you think that…? I suppose (that)...
From my point of view...
In my opinion,...

Fillers
You know,
I see…
Let me tell you something,
Hmm…
It’s like...(used in the middle of sentences)
Yeah...
Well,
The point is,
The thing is
...how can I put this...
You see...

Being Subtle Being Emphatic

I tend to believe that exercise alone isn’t enough to I do believe that it is OK for a student to have a
lose weight. part-time job.
I strongly believe that the government must be
I guess that maybe living in the city is more exciting. more just.
I probably agree with the idea of taking two vacation I definitely believe that people have to take care
terms in a year. of the environment.
I really think that nature is important for human
I would say that living on your own is liberating. life.

I kind of think that.. I am convinced that...

It may be true that.. I’m positive that...

It’s just that... I must say that...
It could possibly... *Definitely...

Expressing Certainty Expressing Doubt

I am sure (that)... I am not sure that...
I am positive that... I don’t know exactly...
I am quite sure... I could/might be wrong but...
I am pretty sure... Well, I might + Verb...
I am certain that... Well, I could + Verb…
I am almost sure that... Maybe…
There is no doubt about that...
For sure (used in the end of sentences, not in the
beginning)

Checking Understanding Asking for Clarification

Do you get what I'm saying? What do you mean by that?
Do you know what I mean? I don’t get it...
Did I make myself clear? I beg your pardon?
You know? Come again...
Right? How come?
Yeah?
Asking Opinions:
What do you think/reckon?
Do you see what I’m getting at?
Do you know/see what I mean?
Do you agree with me?
Would you go along with that?
Would you agree with me that … ?
What are your thoughts on that?
Don’t you think (that) … ?
Asking for an opinion:
What do you think about this brand, Tom?
What do you reckon to these shoes, Pam?
Mum, how do you feel about buying me a new
smart phone?
What do you think about this?
Do you have any strong feelings on this, John?
Any comments, anybody?
What are your views on nuclear power?
O que você acha / avalia?
Você vê aonde estou chegando?
Você sabe / vê o que quero dizer?
Você concorda comigo?
Você concordaria com isso?
Você concorda comigo que ...?
Quais são seus pensamentos sobre isso?
Você não acha (que) ...?
Pedindo uma opinião:
O que você acha dessa marca, Tom?
O que você acha desses sapatos, Pam?
Mãe, o que você acha de me comprar um
novo smartphone?
O que você pensa sobre isso?
Você tem algum sentimento forte sobre isso,
John?
Algum comentário, alguém?
Qual é a sua opinião sobre a energia
nuclear?
Interrupting: Interrompendo:
Sometimes, if we are exchanging opinions with Às vezes, se estivermos trocando opiniões
other people we may want to interrupt them com outras pessoas, podemos interrompê-
politely. las educadamente.
Excuse me. Can I just say….? Com licença. Posso apenas dizer ...?
Could I come in here…? Posso entrar aqui ...?
Sorry to interrupt but…. Desculpe interromper, mas….
Yes, but…. Sim mas….
Stopping someone from interrupting you: Impedindo que alguém o interrompa:
If you’d let me finish… Se você me deixar terminar ...
Just a minute… Só um minuto…
Hang on…(informal) Espere ... (informal)

Agreeing Disagreeing
I agree with you. I don't agree...
I agree that... I disagree...
I have the same opinion. I have a different opinion...
I couldn’t agree more. I beg to differ...
That’s exactly what I think. I don’t think so...
*Adverbs are useful resources when emphasizing
opinion. Some of the most frequently used are:
Completely / Entirely – This is completely/entirely
wrong.
Brutally – I’ll be brutally honest with you: your text
sucks.

Just – This juice is just wonderful.

Plain – I can’t read this piece of news. It’s plain
stupid.
Seriously – Seriously, I love it when you disagree
with me.
O que você quer dizer com isso?
Eu não entendo ...
Eu imploro seu perdão?
Volte novamente...
Por quê?
Agreeing:
I (totally) agree with you / that.
I couldn’t agree more.
I’d go along with that.
I feel the same.
You’re absolutely right.
Absolutely / Definitely / Exactly.
No doubt about it.
That’s a good point. / I see your point.
I see where you’re coming from.
Disagreeing:
I’m afraid I disagree.
I don’t agree with you / that.
I’d be inclined to disagree.
That’s not the way I see it.
I don’t think so. / I don’t feel the same.
Partly agreeing:
I see your point but …
I kind of agree with you / that.
I agree with you to an extent, however, …
You make a good point, but …
Eu (totalmente) concordo com você / isso.
Eu não poderia concordar mais.
Eu concordaria com isso.
Eu sinto o mesmo.
Você está absolutamente correto.
Absolutamente / Definitivamente / Exatamente.
Nenhuma dúvida sobre isso.
Este é um bom ponto. / Eu vejo seu ponto.
Eu vejo de onde você está vindo.
Receio que discordo.
Eu não concordo com você / isso.
Eu estaria inclinado a discordar.
Não é assim que eu vejo.
Acho que não. / Eu não sinto o mesmo.
Eu vejo seu ponto, mas ...
Eu meio que concordo com você / isso.
Eu concordo com você até certo ponto, no
entanto, ...
Você fez um bom ponto, mas ...
Expressions

Go straight ahead
Turn left / Make a left
Don’t stop
Take the bus...
Keep going
Get off at...
Turn right / Make a right
Cross the street

Then...
After that...
At the end...
Before...
 COMPARATIVE FORMS Compares
characteristics of two elements
SUPERIORITY More + Adjective + Than
Long Adjectives
I bought a couch that is more comfortable than the old one.
Adjective (–ER or –IER) + Than
Short Adjectives Kelly is happier than she used to be.
Lenny is taller than Adam.
Irregular Adjective + Than
Good → Better
Irregular Comparatives
Bad → Worse
Far → Further / Farther
EQUALITY As + Adjective + As
Kimberly is as responsible as Stacy.
Laura is as fun as Jessica.
INFERIORITY Less + Adjective + Than
Tony is less talkative when his mother is around.
SUPERLATIVE FORMS Compares
one element to all others of its group/kind
The Most + Adjective
Firing someone is the most uncomfortable thing one can do.
The + Adjective (–EST or –IEST)
Stella is the shortest player in the soccer team.
Tommy is the funniest friend I have.
The + irregular adjective
Good → The best
Bad → The worst
Far → The farthest/furthest

The Least + Adjective

Leave the least important problem for tomorrow.
Michael is the least interested student in class.
 CAUSE AND EFFECT
Hence, Thus, Consequently
As a consequence (of something)
That's why, Because of that, As a result
can ability - present
could ability - past
may (50%) permission
might (10%) remotely possible
must obligation mustn't prohibited
ought to
shall
should advisable
will (100%) inevitable Strong Possibility Inevitability
would