Uma dúvida bastante comum entre as pessoas que vão aprender Inglês é esta: Será que é possível mesmo aprender e falar Inglês de verdade morando no Brasil? Nesse episódio você vai ter a resposta.

Neste episódio, Jack fala sobre 10 verbos frasais que você pode usar para falar sobre compras.

TRANSCRIÇÃO DO PODCAST

Hello and welcome to inglês que vc usa. My name is Marcelo and I’m making this podcast for you to learn or revise English vocabulary. You can find a transcript of this podcast on the podcast description ou na descrição do podcast.. Today, I want to focus on some A2 phrasal verbs that you can use when you are going shopping.

I’m going to present this language through a short dialogue and then I’ll look at each of the phrasal verbs and then you can listen to the dialogue again.

The phrasal verbs I’m going to focus on today are: 
pop in; look for; pick up; shop around; set you back; look out for; sell out; queue up; try something on; and take something back

When you listen to the dialogue, try to notice these phrasal verbs.

Jack: Are you doing anything this afternoon?
John: Yes – I was going to pop into town to do a bit of shopping.
John: Oh yes? Are you looking for anything in particular?
John: Well, it’s my sister’s birthday next week so I wanted to pick up something for her. She likes Ugg boots, but they are a bit pricey so I like to shop around.
John: Yeah – they can set you back a bit.
John: I know. I’m always looking out for a bargain. When there’s a sale on, you can sometimes find a pair that aren’t too expensive.
John: But they do sell out quickly. You’ll be lucky to find a pair today.
John: I know. I may try and find her something else.
John: What about some gloves from that new leather shop?
John: That’s not a bad idea, I’m sure she’d like some of those. The only thing is the shop is always so busy.
John: I know, it’s always packed in there.
John: And it takes so long to pay. You always have to queue up for ages.
John: And do you know her size? It’s a bit risky buying gloves without trying them on.
John: Yeah, but she can always take them back and exchange them if they don’t fit her.

 OK – did you hear all of the phrasal verbs?

The first was to pop in or pop into. To pop in means to visit something quickly, just for a short visit. It’s informal and implies that the visit was not planned a long time before. If you are walking through town and see something in a shop window that you like the look of, you might just pop in to see it. We use pop in without an object. I was walking past and decided to pop in. If you say the place, you can use pop into. I decided to pop into the pub for a quick pint on my way home from work. You can also pop round which means to make an unplanned visit to someone’s house. For example: I’m going to pop round my dad’s later to ask to borrow his camera.

The second phrasal verb is look for. If you are looking for something, you are trying to find something. In a shopping context, it means you want to buy something. So you could visit a music shop and tell the assistant that you are looking for the new album by … your favourite band.

To pick up something in the context of shopping means to buy something. This is a separable phrasal verb so you can pick something up and pick up something. It is quite informal and so we normally use it for small purchases that don’t require a lot of planning. I might pick up a small treat for the kids or I might pick up some milk if we have run out. However, pick up can also mean collect so if you buy a new car, you might have to order it and then go and pick it up later. To shop around means to look in different shops to find the best price or best option. As different shops sell things for more or less money, you can shop around, you compare prices and find the cheapest deal. You can shop around in the town centre or you can shop around online if you can compare prices on different online stores. I like finding a bargain online so probably spend too much time shopping around.

Nesse episódio, vamos aprender várias frases de sobrevivência em Inglês, ou seja, frases em situações de doença, sentindo-se mal, ou apenas saudando outroas pessoas. So, let's get it started.

1. For goodness’ sake! – Pelo amor de Deus!

Como usar: “For goodness’ sake, hurry up!” – “Pelo amor de Deus, se apresse!”

2. To have no clue – Não ter a menor ideia.


4. Never mind – Deixa prá lá.

Como usar: “Never mind – it wasn’t important anyway” – “Deixa pra lá, não era importante mesmo!”

5. Pretty soon – Em breve.

Como usar: “Pretty soon something is going to happen.” – “Em breve algo vai acontecer.”

6. As good as it gets – Melhor impossível.

Como usar: “How are you? I’m as good as it gets!” – “Como você está? Eu estou melhor impossível!”

7. It is up to you – Você quem sabe.

Como usar: “What do you want for dinner? It’s up to you.” – “O que você quer para o jantar? Você quem sabe.”

8. Take your time – Use o tempo que for necessário.

Como usar: “You don’t need to hurry, take your time.” – “Não precisa se apressar, use o tempo que for necessário.”

9. So far, so good – Até aqui, tudo bem.

Como usar: “As far as I’m concerned; so far, so good.” – “Até onde eu sei, até aqui tudo bem.”

10. How come? – Como assim?

Como usar: “How come you don’t know what happened?” – “Como assim você não sabe o que aconteceu?”

11. To kill two birds with one stone – Matar dois pássaros com uma pedra só. (No Brasil, usamos a expressão “matar dois coelhos com uma cajadada só”).

Como usar: “I have to buy milk and you have to buy bread, we can kill two birds with one stone if we both go to the supermarket together.” – 

12. As far as I know… = Até onde eu sei…, que eu saiba…

Como usar: “As far as I know, they were dating!” – “Até onde eu sei, eles estavam namorando!”

13. As if! – Até parece!

Como usar: “Me, wearing pink? As if!” – “Eu, usando rosa? Até parece!”

14. As lost as a nun on a honeymoon – Mais perdido que uma freira em uma lua-de-mel. (No Brasil, usamos a expressão “mais perdido que cego em tiroteio”).

Como usar: “I was at a party last week, I was as lost as a nun on a honeymoon.” – “Eu fui a uma festa semana passada, estava mais perdido que cego em tiroteio.”

15. Bite your tongue! – Morda a língua! (No Brasil, usamos a expressão “vira essa boca pra lá!”).

Como usar: “No, it’s not going to rain today, bite your tongue!” – “Não, não vai chover hoje, vira essa boca pra lá!”

16. It is high time! – Já estava na hora.

Como usar: “It is high time you had a baby.” – “Já estava na hora de você ter um bebê.”

17. My lips are sealed – Meus lábios estão selados. (No Brasil, usamos a expressão “minha boca é um túmulo”).

Como usar: “Of course I’m not telling anyone, my lips are sealed.” – “É claro que eu não contarei a ninguém, minha boca é um túmulo.”

18. Right in the bull’s eyes! – No olho do touro! (No Brasil, usamos a expressão “na mosca!”).

Como usar: “I told you I was going to settle the score! Right in the bull’s eyes!” – “Eu te disse que iria acertar o placar! Na mosca!”

19. Saved by the bell – Salvo pelo gongo.

Como usar: “The kids wanted to start a fight but he was saved by the bell when his mother arrived.”

20. This is going to be a piece of cake – Isso vai ser um pedaço de bolo. (No Brasil, usamos a expressão “isso vai ser moleza”).

Are you curious about the things that kids say in English? Whether you are a parent or a teacher, it is essential to be familiar with the most common things that kids say in English. Understanding these phrases and questions can help you better communicate with children and understand their needs. In this podcast, we will cover the top five things that kids say in English.

Você tem curiosidade sobre as coisas que as crianças dizem em inglês? Seja você pai, mãe ou professor, é essencial estar familiarizado com as coisas mais comuns que as crianças dizem em inglês. Compreender essas frases e perguntas pode ajudá-lo a se comunicar melhor com as crianças e entender suas necessidades. Neste podcast, vamos cobrir as cinco coisas mais comuns que as crianças dizem em inglês.

- TRANSCRIPTION OF THE PODCAST BELOW - 

Top Five Things Kids Commonly Say in English

As parents, we have all heard our children say certain things more than others. Kids have a unique way of speaking, and there are some common phrases that you will hear them say repeatedly. In this article, we will go over the top five things that kids commonly say in English.

1. "Are We There Yet?"

This is a phrase that you will hear often when traveling with kids. They are very impatient and curious, and when on a long journey, they want to know when they will arrive at their destination. It is also common for kids to ask, "How much longer?"

1. "I'm Bored"

Despite having many toys and games, children often complain about being bored. This phrase is commonly heard on weekends or during school holidays. It is important for parents to encourage children to find creative ways to entertain themselves.

1. "I'm Hungry"

Kids always seem to be hungry, especially teenagers. They are growing and require a lot of energy to function throughout the day. It is also common for them to ask, "What's for lunch?" or "What's for supper?"

1. "I Can't Find My..."

Kids tend to misplace their belongings, such as toys, books, or stationery. As parents, it can be frustrating to constantly hear them say, "I can't find my..." or "Have you seen my...?" However, it is important to remain calm and help them locate their lost items.

1. "I Dunno"

When kids are asked a question and do not know the answer, they often respond with "I dunno." This phrase is a shortened version of "I do not know." As adults, we feel the need to know everything, but for kids, it is perfectly acceptable to not know the answer to everything.

In conclusion, these are the top five things that kids commonly say in English. Kids have a unique way of speaking, and these phrases are just some of the common things you will hear from them. As parents, it is important to understand and encourage our children's language development while also providing guidance and support.

Nesse podcast, aprimoraremos seu 'listening' e 'comprehension', ou seja, sua capacidade de ouvir algo em Inglês e no caso, uma pequena história, e tentar, oralmente, responder as perguntas sobre ela.

In this podcast, we will improve your listening and comprehension skills, that is, your ability to listen to something in English, in this case, a short story, and try to orally answer questions about it.

SEGUE A TRANSCRIÇÃO DA HISTÓRIA COM AS PERGUNTAS E RESPOSTAS:

- Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved spending her days playing in the park, picking flowers, and singing to the birds. One day, as she was playing, she found a little bird lying on the ground. The bird looked hurt, so Lily picked it up and took it home.

Lily carefully nursed the bird back to health, feeding it and keeping it warm. After a few days, the bird was strong enough to fly again. Lily took it back to the park and released it back into the wild.

From that day on, whenever Lily went to the park, the little bird would come and sing to her. It was like they had become friends.

Questions and Answers:

What was the name of the little girl in the story?

• The little girl's name was Lily.

1. What did Lily like to do in her free time?

• Lily liked spending her days playing in the park, picking flowers, and singing to the birds.

1. What did Lily find in the park one day?

• Lily found a little bird lying on the ground.

1. How did Lily take care of the bird she found?

• Lily carefully nursed the bird back to health, feeding it and keeping it warm.

1. What happened when Lily released the bird back into the wild?

• Whenever Lily went to the park after releasing the bird, it would come and sing to her, almost like they had become friends.

Neste episódio, vamos falar sobre diferentes tipos de chuva, mas desta vez, apenas em inglês. E abaixo você pode encontrar a transcrição do episódio. Espero que você se divirta e aprenda bastante.

In this episode we're talking about the types of rain, but this time, speaking in English only. And below you can have the transcription of the episode. I do hope you have a great time and learn a lot.

1. Drizzle: This is a very light rain that falls in small drops. It usually doesn't last very long, and it's not heavy enough to soak you through.
2. Shower: A shower is a brief period of rain that comes and goes quickly. It can be heavy or light, and it may be accompanied by thunder and lightning.
3. Thunderstorm: A thunderstorm is a type of rain that is accompanied by thunder and lightning. It can be very intense and can cause damage to buildings and trees.
4. Torrential rain: This is a heavy, continuous rain that falls for an extended period of time. It can lead to flooding and landslides in areas with poor drainage.
5. Freezing rain: Freezing rain occurs when the temperature is below freezing, but the rain falls as liquid. When it lands on a surface, it freezes, forming a glaze of ice. This can make roads and sidewalks slippery and dangerous.
6. Acid rain: Acid rain is a type of rain that is more acidic than normal rain. It can be harmful to plants and animals, and it can cause damage to buildings and monuments.
7. Monsoon rain: Monsoon rains are very heavy rains that occur in parts of the world during the summer months. They are important for agriculture, but they can also cause flooding and landslides.

A chuva é um fenômeno natural que ocorre em todo o mundo, e existem diferentes tipos de chuva que podem ocorrer em diferentes condições climáticas. Neste episódio, vamos explorar os tipos de chuva mais comuns e aprender um pouco mais de como dizê-las em Inglês.

Rain is a natural phenomenon that occurs all over the world, and there are different types of rain that can occur under different weather conditions. In this episode, we will explore the most common types of rain and learn a little more of how to talk about them in English.