Wednesday, September 30, 2026

ESL WORKSHEET - Different uses of -ing form

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS
GRAMMAR A2-B1: -ING FORMS


Sep. 9, 2026


Level: Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Grammar Practice; Expressions with -ing; Health and Well-being; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 09/09/2026

Students work with the topic of sleep aids to contextualize various uses of -ing forms as gerunds (nouns), in continuous verb forms, in verb + verb patterns and as participle adjectives. A brief explanation of this language point is provided as well as practice exercises and speaking and writing tasks. The optional extension allows students to revisit the original text as a listening exercise. (by Stephanie Hirschman)

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AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

Speaker: Are you sleeping well at night?
Sleep is really important for maintaining the health of your brain and body. And to get a refreshing night’s sleep, you need the right combination of bed and mattress. Replacing your mattress every 6-8 years is one way to make sure you get enough rest at night.
We’ve got a huge selection of beds and mattresses at all of our showrooms. Come in to discuss making the right choice with one of our sleep consultants.
We’ll make buying a new bed easy. So, you can look forward to sleeping well every night for years to come.


Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/grammar-a2-b1-ing-forms. Accessed on September 30, 2026. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2026. All rights reserved.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Put your money where your mouth is

PUT YOUR MONEY
WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS
O que significa essa expressão em INGLÊS


A expressão put your money where your mouth is significa parar de falar e começar a agir, ou seja, respaldar as próprias palavras com atitudes concretas. Pode ser traduzida como “deixa de papo”, “menos retórica e mais ação” ou “não fique só em palavras”, como em it’s time to put their money where their mouth is.

By Alberto Queiroz
Sep. 15, 2026


Eu não sei quanto a vocês, mas essa expressão sempre me faz sentir um leve desconforto mental. “Coloque o seu dinheiro onde está a sua boca”, diz a frase. Eca! Isso eu não faria nem com notas novinhas em folha de um jogo de banco imobiliário sendo jogado pela primeira vez.
Mas, é claro, o significado aqui não é literal – como é o caso, aliás, de toda expressão idiomática que se preze. Usamos a frase como um jeito de dizer “chega de palavras, comece a agir”. Money, aqui, se refere a um investimento real (seja em tempo, dinheiro, energia, reputação ou seja lá o que for) que corresponda às palavras que saem da boca (mouth) da pessoa.
A frase é obviamente intraduzível palavra por palavra, mas podemos achar boas equivalências em Português: “deixa de papo”, “menos retórica e mais ação”, “não fique só em palavras” etc.
Vejam só alguns exemplos:
  • It’s time for the mayor to put his money where his mouth is and increase funding for schools. (Está na hora de o prefeito deixar de palavras e partir para ação, aumentando o financiamento para as escolas.)
  • Fans who have been demanding a sequel for the last decade had better put their money where their mouth is and go buy a ticket! (É melhor os fãs que estavam exigindo uma sequência pela última década partirem para a ação e irem comprar uma entrada!)
  • He promised to lower taxes if he got elected. Now let’s see if he’ll put his money where his mouth is. (Ele prometeu baixar os impostos se fosse eleito. Agora, vamos ver se ele não fica só em palavras.)
  • If this is such a good stock, you buy it. Put your money where your mouth is! (Se esta é uma ação tão boa, compre você. Não fique só no papo.)
  • You want me to bet on that horse? Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is? (Você quer que eu aposte naquele cavalo? Por que você não faz isso você mesmo?)
  • The government might be obliged to put its money where its mouth is to prove its commitment. (O governo pode ser obrigado a tomar ação para provar o seu compromisso.)
  • The company claims to care about the environment, but it should put its money where its mouth is. (A empresa diz que se importa com o meio-ambiente, mas ela deveria agir de acordo com as suas palavras.)
  • It’s time to put their money where their mouth is. (Está na hora de deixar de papo e tomar ação.)
  • You’ve been accusing them and talking about what needs to be done, and so on, so now why don’t you put your money where your mouth is? (Você os esteve acusando e falando sobre o que precisa ser feito, e assim por diante, então por que você não deixa de papo e começa a agir?)
  • If she wants to make a difference, she should put her money where her mouth is and come up with solutions instead of this endless and vacuous criticism. (Se ela quer fazer uma diferença, ela deveria parar com o papo, tomar ação e pensar em soluções, em vez dessa crítica infinda e oca.)

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Adaptado de: https://www.mairovergara.com/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is-o-que-significa-esta-expressao/. Acesso em: 29 set. 2026 © Reis Vergara Idiomas 2026. Todos os direitos reservados.

Monday, September 28, 2026

If A sneezes, B catches a cold

IF A SNEEZES, B CATCHES A COLD
O que significa essa expressão em INGLÊS


A expressão if A sneezes, B catches a cold (literalmente, “se A espirra, B pega um resfriado”) é usada para dizer que, quando algo de ruim acontece com A, quem mais sofre as consequências é B. Aparece muito em contextos econômicos e políticos, como em if the US economy sneezes, the world catches a cold.

By Alberto Queiroz
Sep. 14, 2026


Talvez você tenha visto essa frase em um filme ou no discurso de um primeiro-ministro canadense e se perguntado qual o significado dela. Por que dizem “if you sneeze, we catch a cold”?
Para entender o uso desta frase, precisamos antes de mais nada entender o sentido literal, o que é fácil: “se A espirra, B pega um resfriado”. Agora o significado real não é difícil de entender: “se algo de ruim acontece com A, quem sofre mais é B”.
É uma frase pitoresca que, no nosso mundo globalizado, tem cada vez mais aplicações. Por exemplo, é comum dizerem: if the US economy sneezes, the world catches a cold. E também podemos parodiar conforme necessário. Por exemplo: if China sneezes, the world catches coronavirus! 😜
Ao que parece, a expressão vem de um dos maiores diplomatas da História: o príncipe Klemens von Metternich, responsável por preservar a integridade do Império Austríaco no século dezenove. Em 1848, em referência ao início da onda de revoluções nacionalistas na Europa, ele teria avisado que “quando a França espirra, o resto da Europa pega um resfriado”. Como toda analogia bem elaborada, a frase pegou.
Veja só alguns exemplos de como usar essa expressão:
  • When Paris sneezes, Europe catches a cold. Terrorism in France affects security throughout the continent. (Quando Paris espirra, a Europa se resfria. O terrorismo na França afeta a segurança em todo o continente.)
  • When Wall Street sneezes, the world catches a cold. (Quando Wall Street espirra, o mundo pega um resfriado. / Quando Wall Street vai mal, o mundo inteiro sente.)
  • As they say, when America sneezes the rest of the world catches a cold. (Como dizem, quando os Estados Unidos espirram, o resto do mundo pega um resfriado. / Como diz o ditado, quando os Estados Unidos espirram, o mundo inteiro sente as consequências. / Como dizem, quando os Estados Unidos enfrentam problemas, o resto do mundo sente os efeitos.)
  • When the American economy sneezes, the City of London catches cold. (Quando a economia estadunidense espirra, a cidade de Londres pega um resfriado. / Quando a economia americana vai mal, a City de Londres sente os efeitos.)
  • When China sneezes, the rest of the world catches coronavirus. (Quando a China espirra, o resto do mundo pega coronavírus.)
  • If France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold. (Se a França espirra, o resto da Europa fica resfriado.)
  • You sneeze, we all catch a cold. (Você espirra, nós todos pegamos resfriado.)
  • Trudeau said Canada cannot afford to stop trading with the US: “When you sneeze, we catch a cold”, he said. (Trudeau disse que o Canadá não se pode permitir parar o comércio com os EUA: “Quando vocês espirram, nós pegamos um resfriado”, ele disse. / Trudeau afirmou que o Canadá não pode deixar de negociar com os Estados Unidos: “Quando vocês espirram, nós sentimos os efeitos”, disse ele.)
  • Here in England, we say that when you sneeze, we catch a cold. (Aqui na Inglaterra, dizemos que quando vocês espirram, nós pegamos um resfriado.)
  • That market is exposed to the vagaries of the US market. If they sneeze we catch a cold. (O mercado está exposto aos caprichos do mercado estadunidense. Se eles espirram, nós nos resfriamos.)
Note que, na Língua Inglesa, é mais comum dizer to catch a cold, mas você também pode dizer to catch cold. Agora é só praticar as frases em voz alta e seguir explorando outros conteúdos para aprender Inglês de forma natural.

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Adaptado de: https://www.mairovergara.com/if-a-sneezes-b-catches-a-cold-o-que-significa-esta-expressao/. Acesso em: 28 set. 2026 © Reis Vergara Idiomas 2026. Todos os direitos reservados.

ENGLISH - Recursos SEDUC

Recursos Didáticos e Pedagógicos - SEDUC
MATERIAIS DIGITAIS
LIVRO DO ESTUDANTE
GUIA DO CURRÍCULO PRIORIZADO
ENGLISH - LÍNGUA INGLESA
4º bimestre de 2026



Já estão disponíveis no site do repositório da SEDUC todos os MATERIAIS DIGITAIS do 4º bimestre de 2026, com os slides (PPT) e arquivos em PDF para utilização nas aulas de Língua Inglesa nos anos iniciais e nos anos finais do Ensino Fundamental e no Ensino Médio. Também foram disponibilizados os PDF do LIVRO DO ESTUDANTE dos anos finais e do EM, além da atualização dos GUIAS DO CURRÍCULO PRIORIZADO.
Recomendamos que seja feito o download dos materiais em PPT, pois contêm arquivos de áudio e, em alguns casos, de vídeo - o acesso a esses recursos não está disponível em PDF. Os PPT também podem ser encontrados AQUI nesta pasta do OneDrive, ou clicando sobre a imagem abaixo, além do link “Materiais Digitais 2026 (OneDrive)” no lado direito da tela deste blog. Também há links de acesso aos slides nos próprios Guias do Currículo Priorizado, nas páginas onde se encontram as Aprendizagens Essenciais (AEs).

Friday, September 25, 2026

ESL WORKSHEET - Future predictions

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE?


Sep. 18, 2026


Level: Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: The Future and Space; People and Places; Society and Change; Gadgets and Inventions; Challenges; Life Stages; Speaking; Vocabulary Lesson; Grammar Practice; Future; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 09/18/2026

In this lesson, students develop their conversational skills by talking about future predictions. To engage with the topic, they start by discussing a set of personalized questions. They then order and practice a set of future time phrases. The students then develop their listening skills by hearing a conversation between two friends discussing what the future will look like. They answer comprehension questions before noticing the use of will for predictions. They then discover and practice the meaning, form, and pronunciation. There is also a focus on adverbs to show certainty. The students then complete three varied speaking tasks to practice and consolidate all the language. There is a game to develop fluency and review vocabulary. (by V. Aitken)

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AUDIO TRANSCRIPTS

AUDIO 1 - TASK 3
Speaker 1: I feel like the world is changing at such a fast pace.
Speaker 2: I know, I wonder what life will be like in fifty years?
Speaker 1: I think life will be very different. How people work and study will definitely change.
Speaker 2: Well, we saw how the pandemic reshaped working and learning. I think remote learning and working will continue to grow and AI will probably replace all our jobs!
Speaker 1: No way! AI won’t replace all our jobs, but it will definitely impact the workplace. My friend is a copywriter, and he said they now work with an AI system, which can create content much faster than a human. He needs to check the content though, so he still has a job.
Speaker 2: See, it’s already happening. And what about transport? Do you think we will have flying cars?
Speaker 1: Well, rich people will probably have some form of a flying car, but I don’t think they will be accessible to everyone.
Speaker 2: Do you think people will move away from cities to live in the countryside?
Speaker 1: I think more people will probably move away in search of a slower pace of life. And remote learning and working makes it possible.

AUDIO 2 - TASK 5 (Part A)
I will → I'll
She will → She'll
He will → He'll
It will → It'll
You will → You'll
They will → They'll


AUDIO 3 - TASK 5 (Part B)
I’ll → I’ll get → I’ll get a new job
It’ll → It’ll change → It’ll change forever
They’ll → They’ll go → They’ll go to space


Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/what-will-happen-in-the-future. Accessed on September 25, 2026. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2026. All rights reserved.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

ESL WORKSHEET - Books and movies (films)

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS
TALKING ABOUT BOOKS AND MOVIES


Sep. 18, 2026


Level: Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Describing Films/Movies; People and Places; Entertainment; The Media; Hobby; Speaking; Vocabulary Lesson; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old
Publication date: 09/18/2026

In this lesson, students develop their conversational skills by talking about books and movies. To engage with the topic, they start the lesson by learning and responding to two common phrases. They then learn and differentiate a set of subject-related vocabulary and review genres. The students develop their listening skills by listening to two conversations about books and movies and completing a comprehension task. Using the context, the students notice the use of adjectives to describe different genres. They then practice and produce the language by describing an enjoyable book or movie they have watched or read. There is a final speaking task which reinforces the use of the present perfect to talk about movie and book experiences. There is a final game to develop fluency and review the language from the lesson. (by V. Aitken)

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AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

Conversation 1
Speaker A: Have you seen any good movies recently? I could do with some recommendations.
Speaker B: How about the Hangover sequel? It isn’t as good as the first one, but it is still hilarious. I think there might be a third and final one too, but I haven’t seen it.
Speaker A: I’m not really in the mood for a comedy, how about an action movie? I want to watch something thrilling and fast-paced.
Speaker B: What about Bullet Train?
Speaker A: What’s it about?
Speaker B: It’s about five assassins who are all on the same bullet train in Japan.
Speaker A: Who’s in it?
Speaker B: Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock. I don’t remember the names of the other actors. It’s action-packed. The plot is a bit confusing, so you have to pay attention, but the ending is excellent.
Speaker A: I think I might have seen the trailer for that. It looks good. Thanks, I’m going to watch it tonight.

Conversation 2
Speaker C: Have you ever read Psycho, by Robert Bloch?
Speaker D: Yes, twice! Did you like it?
Speaker C: Yes, I did. The main character, Norman, is crazy.
Speaker D: I know. It’s such a terrifying story. I couldn’t put it down. I love horror novels. My favorite author is Stephen King. Have you read any of his books?
Speaker C: I've read The Shining, but I had nightmares afterwards. I've seen the movie too, but it is very different.
Speaker D: It is, but it’s good and still scary. It’s the same with Psycho, the director Alfred Hitchcock created an incredible adaptation.

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/talking-about-books-and-films. Accessed on September 23, 2026. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2026. All rights reserved.

ESL WORKSHEET - Talking about housework

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS
HOUSEWORK HABITS


Sep. 17, 2026


Level: Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: People and Places; Everyday Objects; Challenges; Speaking; Vocabulary Lesson; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 09/17/2026

In this lesson, students develop their conversational skills by talking about housework. They start the lesson by discussing a picture to establish the context and answering a set of personalized questions to engage with the topic. The students then identify different verb phrases to describe housework tasks and practice the language in varied activities and games. They then develop their listening skills by hearing the language in context with two people describing their housework habits. They complete a comprehension task before planning and sharing their own housework habits. There is a focus on the difference between make-and-do and practice tasks. The lesson finishes with a game to develop fluency and review the vocabulary. (by V. Aitken)

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AUDIO TRANSCRIPTS

AUDIO 1 - TASK 6
ONE
Jake: I live alone, so I’m the only one who makes a mess. I’m actually very neat and tidy. I don’t like cluttered spaces. I make my bed as soon as I get up in the morning. I always do the dishes after a meal, especially in the evening, as I don’t like going to bed with dirty dishes in the sink. I have two cats, so I feed them twice a day. I do the laundry once a week, but I rarely do any ironing. I only do it if I have an important meeting or event. The garbage man come on Fridays, so I take out the garbage every Thursday night.
TWO
Fran: I’m constantly doing housework. I have three boys, and I am always tidying up after them. They leave their stuff all over the place. We can never find anything. I have to do the laundry at least three times a week as they always get their clothes dirty. They do some jobs in the house. They clear the table and sweep the floor every day. I spend a lot of time making meals. I don’t mind doing the ironing because I put on a podcast and switch off for about an hour.

AUDIO 2 - TASK 8 (GROUP 1)
1) I am tired, but I need to do some exercise.
2) She makes the best chocolate brownies.
3) I completely forgot to do my homework.
4) My neighbors make so much noise!
5) Do you know how to make bread?
6) You will need some gloves to do the gardening.

AUDIO 3 - TASK 8 (GROUP 2)
1) We are doing a project on global warming.
2) I always make mistakes when I speak Spanish, but at least I try.
3) Can you go grocery shopping when you finish work?
4) You will need to fill out this form to make a complaint.
5) I am doing a course in art, and I am really enjoying it.
6) Your dog is making a mess on my floor.

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/housework-habits. Accessed on September 23, 2026. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2026. All rights reserved.

ESL WORKSHEET - Childhood memories

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS
TALKING ABOUT CHILDHOOD MEMORIES


Sep. 17, 2026


Level: Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Life Stages; Memory, Brain and Mind; People and Places; Challenges; Idioms; Speaking; Vocabulary Lesson; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 09/17/2026

In this lesson, students develop their conversational skills by talking about what life was like when they were young. They start the lesson by discussing a set of personalized questions to engage with and personalize the topic. They then complete, pre, during, and post-listening tasks in the context of childhood memories. Using sentences from the descriptions, they notice the use, form, and pronunciation of the structure used to. They then practice the language in a variety of communicative activities and games and reflect on their childhood. The lesson finishes with a game to review the vocabulary. (by V. Aitken)

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AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

ONE
Simon: I had a normal childhood. I grew up in a small city in the United States with my parents and my older brother Pete. He was annoying when we were young. We used to fight like cats and dogs, but now we get on very well. I have mostly good memories of my school days. After school, I used to play soccer with my friends in the park, and in my teens, my friends and I started a band. I used to play the drums, Simon played the bass, and Chris was the singer. We used to practice for hours in Simon’s garage.
TWO
Kat: My dad was a diplomat, so we used to move around all the time. We moved to a different country every three years. It was a great experience to see so many places, and I used to get excited when we found out where we were moving to next. It was a bit difficult saying goodbye to friends, but we tried to keep in touch. We didn’t use to have the Internet back then, so I wrote letters. Overall, I used to enjoy school. I studied hard and got good grades in all my classes except for math. I have never been good with numbers.

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/talking-about-childhood-memories. Accessed on September 23, 2026. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2026. All rights reserved.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

ESL WORKSHEET - Education and work experience

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK


Sep. 17, 2026


Level: Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Education, Teaching, and Learning; Society and Change; Describing a Job; Office Life; Challenges; Jobs; Vocabulary Lesson; Speaking; Past Tenses; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 09/17/2026

In this lesson, students develop their conversational skills by talking about their education, training, and work experience. They start the lesson by discussing a set of personalized questions. They then identify different subjects and a set of related collocations before practicing the language in a variety of student-centered activities. They then develop their listening skills by hearing the language in context with three people describing their education and work history. They complete a comprehension task before planning their own descriptions. The students then share their stories in a group task. The lesson finishes with a game to develop fluency and review the vocabulary. (by Vicky Aitken)

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AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

Speaker 1: I hated school and knew I didn’t want to go to university. I wanted to own my own hair salon, so I decided to train to be a hairdresser. I did a two-year course. I really enjoyed it because it was all practical. There were exams at the end of each term, but I revised and managed to pass them all. After the course, I got a job in a local salon and worked there for five years. I worked hard, gained experience, and saved my money. In 2018, I opened my own salon, and it is doing well.
Speaker 2: I went to university to study marketing. I knew I wanted a business career. After I got my degree, I moved to the city, and after many interviews, I finally got a job in an international company. I have been working there for six years. I work long hours, but I earn good money. I attend regular training sessions to keep up to date on all the new developments and software. I also get to travel all around the world on business trips. I am not sure I want to be doing this all my life, but for now, I am enjoying it.
Speaker 3: I have always found languages interesting. I went to a bilingual elementary school, so I speak English and French and in high school, I studied Spanish. I currently have a B2 level diploma, but I plan to take an exam next month to achieve a C1 level. In September I start university. I am doing a course in Modern languages. I would like to work as a translator one day.

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/education-training-and-work. Accessed on September 22, 2026. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2026. All rights reserved.

ESL WORKSHEET - Talking about money

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS
MONEY TALK


Sep. 14, 2026


Level: Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Economy and Finance; Everyday Objects; Challenges; Vocabulary Lesson; Speaking; Adjectives; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 09/14/2026

In this lesson, students develop their conversational skills by talking about money. To engage with the topic, they start by completing a general knowledge quiz. They then identify collocations used for getting and using money and practice the language in varied communicative tasks. There is also a focus on a set of adjectives to describe money traits. They then develop their listening skills in the context of savers and spenders and complete during and post activities. The students then consolidate their language and develop their fluency in a group speaking activity. There is an additional speaking task and game to review the vocabulary. (by Vicky Aitken)

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AUDIO TRANSCRIPTS

AUDIO 1 - TASK 3
1. someone who steals money - dishonest
2. someone who donates money - generous
3. someone who often loses money - careless
4. someone who finds money - lucky
5. someone who saves money - sensible
6. someone with a lot of money - wealthy
7. someone who doesn’t waste money - careful

AUDIO 2 - TASK 4
Speaker 1: Well, I love shopping, so I would say I’m more of a spender. When payday comes around, I always buy myself something. I feel I deserve it as I work hard. I have plenty of time to save for the future.
Speaker 2: I am a bit of both. I usually put some money away each month, but if there is something I want to buy and it’s not too expensive, I usually get it.
Speaker 3: Honestly, I’m not very good with money, and I tend to waste it on things like takeout and taxis, which all add up each month. I rarely save anything.
Speaker 4: That’s easy. I’m a saver. I am very careful with money. I have a healthy savings account which I have been paying into since I was twenty. My mom taught me the value of money from a young age and how important it is to save for a rainy day.

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/money-talk. Accessed on September 22, 2026. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2026. All rights reserved.

Monday, September 21, 2026

Learning ENGLISH with AI

DO VÍDEO PARA A PRÁTICA:
Copie e cole PROMPTS para
aprender INGLÊS com IA


Paula Carnasciali
Julho de 2026


A Inteligência Artificial transformou a maneira como aprendemos idiomas. Hoje, ferramentas como ChatGPT e Google Gemini podem funcionar como verdadeiros parceiros de estudo, ajudando você a praticar a Língua Inglesa sempre que quiser e sem custo.
Neste artigo, reunimos os principais prompts apresentados no vídeo abaixo. Além de copiar e colar os comandos, você aprenderá como utilizá-los para desenvolver conversação, ampliar o vocabulário, melhorar a escrita e revisar gramática de forma prática.
Se você ainda está no início da sua jornada, não se preocupe. Assista ao vídeo com as legendas ativadas em Inglês. Dessa forma, você treinará o listening enquanto acompanha o conteúdo. Depois, basta utilizar os prompts para colocar tudo em prática.


Como usar estes prompts para INGLÊS
Você pode utilizar todos os comandos apresentados neste artigo em ferramentas como ChatGPT, Google Gemini ou outras IAs conversacionais.
Para obter melhores resultados:
  • copie o prompt;
  • cole na ferramenta de IA de sua preferência;
  • responda sempre em Inglês;
  • peça feedback sobre seus erros;
  • repita a atividade mudando apenas o contexto.
Assim, você transforma um simples comando em uma sessão completa de prática do idioma.

1. Pratique conversação em tempo real
Uma das maiores vantagens da IA é poder conversar em Língua Inglesa sempre que quiser. Além disso, você pode praticar diferentes situações do cotidiano sem sentir vergonha de cometer erros.
Esse recurso funciona especialmente bem no aplicativo para celular utilizando o modo de voz.

Prompt para simular um restaurante
  • “Can you pretend to be a waiter at a restaurant and take my order?” (Você pode fingir ser um garçom em um restaurante e anotar o meu pedido?)

⭐Desafio extra
Depois de dominar esse cenário, aumente a dificuldade.
  • “Can you pretend to be a difficult customer while I play the waiter?” (Você pode fingir ser um cliente difícil enquanto eu faço o papel de garçom?)
Além disso, experimente adaptar esse mesmo prompt para situações como hotel, aeroporto, supermercado ou consulta médica. Dessa forma, você amplia seu vocabulário naturalmente.

2. Aprenda vocabulário em contexto
Em vez de decorar listas enormes de palavras, procure aprender expressões completas dentro de situações reais. Assim, o aprendizado se torna muito mais significativo.

Prompt para pedir expressões sobre um tema
“Can you give me 10 useful phrases for talking about movies?” (Você pode me dar 10 frases úteis para falar sobre filmes?)

👉Passo seguinte
Depois de receber a lista, peça que a IA utilize essas expressões em uma conversa.
  • “Now, create a short dialogue where these expressions are used naturally.” (Agora, crie um diálogo curto onde essas expressões sejam usadas naturalmente.)
Como resultado, você aprenderá não apenas novas palavras, mas também a maneira correta de utilizá-las.

3. Melhore sua escrita em Língua Inglesa
A IA também pode funcionar como revisora dos seus textos. Portanto, aproveite esse recurso para corrigir e-mails, mensagens e redações.

Prompt para corrigir um texto
  • “I wrote this email to him. Can you correct my grammar and suggest better vocabulary?” (Escrevi este e-mail para ele. Você pode corrigir minha gramática e sugerir um vocabulário melhor?)

⭐Desafio extra
Depois da correção, peça uma versão mais sofisticada.
  • “Rewrite this paragraph using more advanced vocabulary.” (Reescreva este parágrafo usando um vocabulário mais avançado.)
Além disso, solicite que a IA explique cada correção. Assim, você entenderá seus erros e evitará repeti-los no futuro.

4. Faça quizzes personalizados
Outra maneira excelente de estudar é testar seus conhecimentos com pequenos desafios. Afinal, revisar o conteúdo de forma ativa ajuda muito mais na memorização.

Prompt para revisar verbos irregulares
  • “Can you quiz me on 10 common irregular verbs with example sentences?” (Você pode me fazer um quiz sobre 10 verbos irregulares comuns com frases de exemplo?)

🌟Desafio rápido
Se quiser um desafio maior, experimente este comando:
  • “Can you create a five-minute grammar challenge using only past tense questions and explain the correct answers?” (Você pode criar um desafio de gramática de cinco minutos usando apenas perguntas no passado e explicar as respostas corretas?)
Além disso, você pode pedir quizzes sobre qualquer assunto, como phrasal verbs, tempos verbais, preposições ou vocabulário específico.

5. Simule entrevistas de emprego e situações de viagem
Falar Inglês em situações importantes pode gerar ansiedade. No entanto, a prática antecipada aumenta sua confiança e melhora seu desempenho.

Prompt para entrevista de emprego
  • “Can you pretend to be a job interviewer and ask me common interview questions?” (Você pode fingir ser um entrevistador de emprego e me fazer perguntas comuns de entrevista?)

🌞Desafio avançado
Quando estiver mais confiante, peça um feedback detalhado.
  • “Ask me tough interview questions, then tell me what I did wrong and how I can improve.” (Faça perguntas difíceis de entrevista, depois me diga o que eu errei e como posso melhorar.)
Da mesma forma, você pode adaptar esse prompt para imigração, check-in de hotel, aluguel de carro ou qualquer outra situação de viagem.

Aproveite ainda mais os prompts para INGLÊS
Agora que você conhece diversos prompts para estudar a Língua Inglesa, personalize cada comando de acordo com seus interesses. Por exemplo, peça diálogos sobre seus hobbies, sua profissão ou assuntos que você gosta de estudar.
Além disso, lembre-se de que a Inteligência Artificial oferece respostas praticamente ilimitadas. Portanto, quanto mais específicas forem as suas solicitações, mais útil será a prática.
O mais importante é manter uma rotina consistente. Mesmo alguns minutos por dia podem fazer uma grande diferença no seu desenvolvimento.

Adaptado de: https://englishinbrazil.com.br/2026/07/prompts-ingles-ia.html. Acesso em: 21 set. 2026. Copyright © 2026 English in Brazil Produtos Digitais Ltda. Todos os direitos reservados.

Save for (except for)

SAVE FOR
Como usar essa expressão em INGLÊS


Estamos acostumados a ver o verbo save, em Inglês, com o sentido de “salvar”. Mas, neste post, vamos explorar um sentido mais formal dele no phrasal verb save for. Confira o texto e bons estudos! 😉

Sep. 12, 2026
Adir Ferreira

The report was complete, save for a few minor details that still needed to be checked.

Hello there, tudo certinho por aí?
Neste texto, vamos conhecer uma expressão que você provavelmente não vai ouvir muito nas conversas do dia a dia, mas que aparece em textos mais formais e/ou literários: save for.
E aqui vem a parte interessante: nesse caso, save for não tem nada a ver com “salvar”. A expressão significa “exceto”, “com exceção de”.
Perceba que save for introduz aquilo que está sendo excluído de uma afirmação geral. É muito parecido com except for, que é muito mais comum no Inglês contemporâneo.
Então, se você encontrar algo como “the town was silent, save for a few distant voices”, não pense em “salvar algumas vozes”... O sentido é: a cidade estava silenciosa, exceto por algumas vozes distantes.
É uma daquelas construções que dão um sabor mais formal, literário ou até meio vintage ao idioma. E justamente por isso vale a pena conhecê-la: você pode encontrá-la em livros, romances, textos históricos e outros contextos mais formais.
A seguir, vamos conferir 24 frases com save for para você entender exatamente como essa preposição funciona na Língua Inglesa. Let’s do this! 😃

  • Everyone agreed with the proposal, save for one member of the committee. (Todos concordaram com a proposta, exceto um membro do comitê.)
  • The museum was empty, save for a security guard standing near the entrance. (O museu estava vazio, exceto por um segurança parado perto da entrada.)
  • She had read every book on the shelf, save for the one on the top row. (Ela tinha lido todos os livros da estante, exceto o que estava na prateleira de cima.)
  • The entire village was asleep, save for a few fishermen preparing their boats. (A vila inteira estava dormindo, exceto alguns pescadores preparando seus barcos.)
  • All the guests arrived on time, save for John, who got stuck in traffic. (Todos os convidados chegaram na hora, exceto John, que ficou preso no trânsito.)
  • The report was complete, save for a few minor details that still needed to be checked. (O relatório estava completo, exceto por alguns pequenos detalhes que ainda precisavam ser verificados.)
  • The old house remained untouched, save for the broken windows in the kitchen. (A casa antiga permaneceu intacta, exceto pelas janelas quebradas da cozinha.)
  • Everyone in the class passed the exam, save for two students who had missed several lessons. (Todos na turma passaram na prova, exceto dois alunos que haviam perdido várias aulas.)
  • The town was silent, save for the distant sound of a train passing through the valley. (A cidade estava silenciosa, exceto pelo som distante de um trem passando pelo vale.)
  • He remembered every detail of the evening, save for what happened after midnight. (Ele se lembrava de todos os detalhes da noite, exceto do que aconteceu depois da meia-noite.)
  • The painting was in excellent condition, save for a small tear in the lower corner. (A pintura estava em excelente estado, exceto por um pequeno rasgo no canto inferior.)
  • The committee approved all the recommendations, save for the final one. (O comitê aprovou todas as recomendações, exceto a última.)
  • The garden contained every flower native to the region, save for one rare species. (O jardim continha todas as flores nativas da região, exceto uma espécie rara.)
  • The restaurant was fully booked, save for a table near the kitchen. (O restaurante estava completamente lotado, exceto por uma mesa perto da cozinha.)
  • She knew everyone at the conference, save for the man sitting beside the director. (Ela conhecia todos na conferência, exceto o homem sentado ao lado do diretor.)
  • The children had eaten everything, save for the vegetables on their plates. (As crianças tinham comido tudo, exceto os legumes em seus pratos.)
  • The contract was signed by all the partners, save for the company’s newest investor. (O contrato foi assinado por todos os sócios, exceto pelo mais novo investidor da empresa.)
  • The road was clear, save for a few fallen branches after the storm. (A estrada estava livre, exceto por alguns galhos caídos depois da tempestade.)
  • I have visited every country in Western Europe, save for Portugal. (Eu visitei todos os países da Europa Ocidental, exceto Portugal.)
  • The manuscript was ready for publication, save for a handful of grammatical corrections. (O manuscrito estava pronto para publicação, exceto por algumas correções gramaticais.)
  • The entire family supported his decision, save for his older brother. (A família inteira apoiou a decisão dele, exceto seu irmão mais velho.)
  • Nothing had changed in the neighborhood, save for the new apartment building on the corner. (Nada havia mudado no bairro, exceto pelo novo prédio de apartamentos na esquina.)
  • The witness answered every question, save for the one concerning his whereabouts that night. (A testemunha respondeu a todas as perguntas, exceto à que dizia respeito ao seu paradeiro naquela noite.)
  • The book contains everything a beginner needs to know, save for a detailed discussion of pronunciation. (O livro contém tudo o que um iniciante precisa saber, exceto uma discussão detalhada sobre pronúncia.)

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Adaptado de: https://inglesdoadir.com.br/save-for-como-usar-esta-preposicao-em-ingles-com-audio/. Acesso em: 21 set. 2026. Todos os direitos reservados. © 2026 Inglês do Adir.

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