How do you say in English?A workshop by Jos Roberto A. Igreja

Source language (Portuguese) >>> Target language (English)

Literal equivalence sometimes occurs ...

Kill time

Break the ice

Students need to be reminded that literal equivalence is not always possible!Um mar de rosasA bed of rosesA gota dgua ... ... que faz o balde transbordar The last straw ... ... that breaks the camels back

Students need to be reminded that literal equivalence is not always possible! Morrer de rir

Laugh ones head off

Our ultimate goal as teachers ...

Helping our students communicate more naturally!

What do we have to teach them to guarantee that?

Grammar VocabularyIdiomsPhrasal verbsColloquial terms/SlangCollocations

>>> Students need to be exposed to real language ...

Typical mistakes caused by source language interference

1. She lives in So Paulo for 7 years. She has lived in So Paulo for 7 years. (Target language equivalent)

2. Have many strangers living in New York. There are many foreigners living in New York. (Target language equivalent)

3. They want that you arrive more early. They want you to arrive earlier. (Target language equivalent)

4. The book is with her. She has the book. (Target language equivalent)

5. The use of preservatives is a safe way to avoid VD. The use of condoms is a safe way to avoid VD. (Target language equivalent)

6. Tim only visits his wifes family eventually. Tim only visits his in-laws occasionally. (Target language equivalent)

Typical mistakes caused by source language interference

7. Nick had to be rushed to the emergency room after some guys spanked him. Nick had to be rushed to the emergency room after some guys beat him up. (Target language equivalent)

To spank: to strike the buttocks of with the open hand

Broadening linguistic horizons with Idioms!

Jeff: Did you like the movie ? Brad: Oh , yeah. I got a kick out of it. Get a kick out of something = Enjoy something greatly

Is everything ready for the presentation? All set = ready

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If you get something off your chest

a-) you throw up.b-) you go on a diet and lose weight.c-) you tell someone that you are happy about something.d-) you tell someone about something that has been worrying and/or annoying you.

Idioms for just about any situation ...1. Choose something; make a choice Take ones pick2. Very rarely; hardly ever Once in a blue moon3. Use your influence to get something Pull strings4. Talk about work or business during free time Talk shop5. Remind one of something; seem familiar Ring a bell6. Pay for something Pick up the tab7. Someone who is not very active and spends a lot of time watching t.v. Couch potato

Meanings of the verb GET answer become earn buy catch understand arrive receive pick up

I couldnt get tickets for the show. They were sold out. (Meaning: buy)

I get a lot of e-mail every day. (Meaning: receive)

Larry got to the airport just in time to catch his plane. (Meaning: arrive)

It was kind of cold before, but its getting warmer now. (Meaning: become)

Tom gets a good salary working for an insurance company. (Meaning: earn)

Im feeling kind of strange. I think Im getting a cold. (Meaning: catch)

Thanks to the new antenna we can now get the sports channel. (Meaning: pick up)

I dont think Paul got the joke. He didnt laugh at all. (Meaning: understand)

Can you get the phone honey? Im busy in the kitchen. (Meaning: answer)

CollocationsA familiar grouping of words, especially words that habitually appear together and thereby convey meaning by association.

A collocation is made up of two or more words that are commonly used together in English.

quick train ??? >>> fast train

shower? >>> quick shower Achados e perdidos

Collocations

SkimCondensedChocolateWholeSteamedSoyA glass of A carton ofLow-fat Milk shake

Collocations Time: What words collocate with time?

Free timeRun out of timeSave timeSpare timeSpend some timeTake your timeTell somebody the timeTime goes byWaste time Time flies!

CollocationsPayPay attentionPay cashPay a billPay by credit cardPay interestPay someone a visitPay someone a complimentPay a finePay the price Pay through the nose

Tour of the bookOver 600 colloquial terms and expressionsAcronymsSwearwords Curiosities Anglicismos

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ATV; four-wheeler (quadriciclo) ATV = All-terrain vehicle

Tour of the book - Colloquial terms1. Desastrado

2. Me deu um branco

3. Bom de cama

4. Rango; boia

5. Mancada

6. Birita (bebida alclica)

7. Foi mal!

1. Klutz; clumsy

2. My mind went blank

3. Good lay

4. Grub

5. Goof

6. Booze

7. My bad!

Tour of the book - Colloquial terms1. Tim is such a klutz! He keeps dropping things all over the place.

2. When Mary asked me where I had been in the morning my mind went blank.

3. So tell me, Rick: is she a good lay or not?

4. The grub here is great! Who cooked all this?

5. Harry made a real goof by making that silly comment.

6. Wheres the booze?, Phil asked his friends as soon as he arrived at the party.

7. Oops, sorry! I guess I shouldnt have said that. My bad!

Tour of the book - Acronyms

RAP:[UNCOUNTABLE] MUSIC a way of talking using rhythm and rhyme, usually over a strong musical beat. Ex. a leading rap artist

source: Macmillan dictionary

Tour of the book - Acronyms 1. PIB: Produto Interno Bruto 2. TPM: Tenso Pr-menstrual 3. LER: Leso por Esforos Repetitivos4. ONG: Organizao No Governamental 5. OTAN: Organizao do Tratado do Atlntico Norte

What do these acronyms stand for?

RIPSAPSUVYUPPY

1. GDP: Gross Domestic Product2. PMS: Premenstrual Syndrome3. RSI: Repetitive Strain Injury

4. NGO: Non-governmental Organization5. NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization

RIP = Rest In PeaceSAP = Second Audio ProgramSUV = Sports Utility VehicleYUPPY = Young Urban Professional

Tour of the book - Mistakes caused by the interference of Brazilian EnglishOutdoor (Brazil)Billboard (U.S.)Smoking (Brazil)Tuxedo, Tux (U.S.)

Tour of the book - Mistakes caused by the interference of Brazilian English

I went to the shopping last night. (Typical mistake caused by the interference of Brazilian English)

I went to the shopping center (or mall) last night.

Cooper = running / jogging?

Dr. Kenneth Cooper Aerobics: term coined by Dr. Cooper in 1968

Tour of the book - Interference of Brazilian English

Barman (Brazil)Bartender (U.S.)Barman/barmaid (England)

Trailer (Brazil)

Trailer (U.S.) Caravan (England) R.V. = Recreational Vehicle

Tour of the book - Interference of Brazilian English

Terms from the English language incorporated into PortuguesePersonal trainer (Brazil & U.S.)Workshop (Brazil & U.S.)Feedback (Brazil & U.S.)Hacker (Brazil & U.S.) Full-time/part-time (Brazil & U.S.)Workaholic (Brazil & U.S.)Etc ...

Pen drive (Brazil) - flash drive (U.S.)

Tour of the book - CuriositiesTacosTaco de sinuca ...Taco de golfe ...Taco de beisebol ...Taco de hquei ...

A matter of context X The context matters ...Spot the mistakes in the sentences below:

1-) We celebrate the birthday of So Paulo on January 25th. anniversary

2-) I think I will renew my signature to Time magazine. I need to keep well-informed. subscription

3-) Over 600 people attended William and Kates marriage at Westminster Abbey. wedding

4-) Thats enough shuffling Jim! Give me the deck. Ill give the cards this time. deal

5-) Nancy has never been very good at decorating passwords. memorizing

6-) The tables in the restaurant were beautifully decorated with red towels, flowers and candles. tablecloths

7-) After their divorce Larry was ordered to pay pension to his former wife, to help her support their children. alimony

Tour of the book - Curiosities: Signs

Tour of the book - Curiosities

Tour of the book - Curiosities

Teddy bearTheodore (Teddy) Roosevelt baby bear = cub

Tour of the book - CuriositiesOk voc venceu!Olho roxo Orelha de livroC-c: cheiro de corpoHotel 5 estrelas

1. Ok, you win!2. Black eye3. Flap4. B.O. = body odor 5. Five-star hotel

Workshop: How do you say in English?

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Jos Roberto A. Igreja