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We are three girls (Thaianny, Vanessa, Victoria) who became friends over the internet and decided to resume our studies of English as a Second Language. We found the best school available (Academia BSB), because it has been recommended to us over social media. We are excited to follow this innovative methodology and ready to do all online activities and homeworks assigned by our teacher Mr Edson.
When creating a podcast from the information from this page follow these guidelines: review the content of this lesson having in mind the listeners are learners of English as a second langugage; avoid repetition of ideas; don’t use the expressions such as ‘deep dive’, ‘in a world’, ‘delve into’, ‘journey’.
Struture the podcast according to this segments: (1) the hosts in creatively introduce themselves as teacher Mahrri and Teacher Paul, announce the current date in the style of a morning radio show, say the name of the students enrolled in this class and where this audio file can be found (website: students.academiabsb.com.br); (2) give an overview of the general theme of the day and chime in with your opinions and considerations; (3) go over each section of the current Class Note and give real life examples; (4) go deep in the most relevant section and remind the student about the importance of it for achieving fluency; (5) based on the students’ performance visible in the Lesson Development Statistics (CLASS STATS), analyse how their evolving and they provide a feedback accordingly; (6) talk about the bibliographic references and the upcoming subject of next class; Finally, finish up the episode with Academia BSB’s motto: “It’s not only about the language, it’s all about communication.”.
Photo by Cottonbro
CURRENT CLASS
thankfully, law, react, robbery, retrospectively, to get in trouble, martial arts, poverty, beggar, to mug, to steal from, to rob, feminist, breast, dating, shock, to be in danger, sexual harassment, visible, controversy, social, verify, jaywalking, transgender, to pee, to kidnap, to rape, incentive, regardless, restrooms, to take advantage, hormones, to avoid, puberty, teenager, breast, upside, downside, wonder, to arrest, expensive, branch, everywhere, natives. locals, touritic sights, left-wing, democrates, republicans, right-wingers, measures, kind, windy, stationary, stuffed, criteria, fancy, unlucky, high season, well-trained, welcome tourists
bathroom stall x cabin, male x female, condom = preservatives, jailed population = prisoners, to ban = to not allow, to spread = to become popular, clerk (seller) = servants (staff) = waiter (food industry), (etiquette) Politeness x Education (school)
PAST CLASS
1. Match the words with their opposites or synonyms:
- Happy – ________
- Worried – ________
- Lazy – ________
- Improvise – ________
- Inventive – ________
- Over – ________
2. Complete the sentences with the correct word:
- We need to ________ the clothes before putting them in the closet.
- The soup is too cold; you should ________ it before serving.
- My mother-in-law gave me a new ________ to wear this winter.
- We keep meat in the ________ so it doesn’t go bad.
- She used a ________ to cook the beans faster.
- I need to ________ my apartment this weekend; it’s a mess!
3. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
- My salary is paid monthly, but my friend, who is a construction worker, receives a (salary / wage).
- A public servant works for the (private sector / government).
- Cooking black beans without a pressure cooker is (practical / complicated).
- A well-known cleaning product (brand / specialty) is often more expensive.
- When I retire, I will receive my (disappointment / retirement) benefits.
- Pork is the meat that comes from a (pig / cow).
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PAST CLASS
- imperfect
- incalculable
- exist
- hydrate
- ingredients
- mixture
- role x rule x room
CURRENT CLASS
- bit, gist, kill, did, fit
- deed, feat, heat,
- usage
- spectrum
- exchange
- wander x wonder
- rise x raise x risen
- One of the times I visited new york
- the person would think twice
- A bit of each
- people don’t look at you sideways
- some places are dangerous
- people from all around the world
- to walk around the city = wander = stroll
- spectrum of gender identity
- It’s being criticized by tradicionalists
- people who were born as girls
- open carry = the right to carry unconcealed gun
- crime has risen
(democrates = left wing) x conservatives (right wing = republicans) - It’s seems
- public policy to avoid the spread of diseases
- to experience in first hand
- I’ve heard that
- There you go!
- Do you know Burma? = to have information about something
- Have you been to Cambodia? = Visit
- drug addict (TX) –> go to jail
drug addict (CA) –> the state will take care of you
- it’s not an excuse to treat anyone poorly
it’s shame
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS
- Must-have’s = I can’t live without
SUFFIX (-NESS)
We add suffixes to the end of a root word to modify its meaning, to adjust its nuance or grammatical function. Understanding suffixes is essential for expanding vocabulary and improving reading comprehension, especially when encountering unfamiliar words in literary texts. For example, the suffix “-ness” indicates a state or quality:
- aware (adjective) → awareness (noun)
- careless (adjective) → carelessness (noun)
- homeless (adjective) → homelessness (noun)
- friendly (adjective) → friendliness (noun)
- selfish (adjective) → selfishness (noun)
- weak (adjective) → weakness (noun)
Understanding “-ness” and other noun-forming suffixes is useful in academic writing, storytelling, and everyday conversation. For example:
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In descriptions: “The coldness of the wind made her shiver.”
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In formal writing: “The effectiveness of the new policy remains to be seen.”
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In literature: “Shakespeare often contrasts foolishness with wisdom in his plays.”
The Suffix “-ness” vs. Other Noun-Forming Suffixes
While “-ness” is widely used, other suffixes can also turn adjectives into nouns, sometimes with slight shifts in meaning.
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“-ity”
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sincere → sincerity (“His sincerity was evident in every word he spoke.”)
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curious → curiosity (“Alice’s curiosity led her to Wonderland.” – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll)
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“-ence / -ance”
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silent → silence (“The silence in the room was unsettling.” – Great Expectations, Charles Dickens)
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important → importance (“It is of utmost importance that you arrive on time.”)
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Expanding Vocabulary with “-ness”
Many adjectives can take “-ness”, though some undergo spelling changes:
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happy → happiness (y → i)
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busy → business (y → i, with additional spelling alteration)
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lazy → laziness (y → i)
Some adjectives, especially those ending in “-ous”, use “-ity” instead:
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curious → curiosity (not curiousness)
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generous → generosity (not generousness)
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Syringe Services Programs in California
Syringe services programs have been operating in California, providing sterile syringes, collecting used ones, and acting as points of access to health education and care for people who inject drugs since the late 1980s. SSPs are a critical part of efforts to protect and improve the health of all Californians, and are one of the cornerstones of OA’s efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of people who use drugs. California Department of Public Health (CDPH) continues to increase awareness about fentanyl and opioid overdose prevention to reduce stigma and protect the lives of Californians. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is a major contributor to drug overdose deaths. In 2021, there were nearly 6,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in California. You can learn how to recognize an opioid overdose and be ready with naloxone, the medication that can reverse an overdose. Naloxone is a life-saving medication used to reverse an opioid overdose. Narcan, the name brand of naloxone, is now available over the counter without a prescription. You can purchase it in pharmacies, convenience and grocery stores, gas stations and online. It’s safe and easy to administer. Harm reduction programs help people who use drugs protect themselves from injury and infections and provide essential safety net services. Recent increases in hepatitis C infection and the rise of fentanyl have made harm reduction efforts such as syringe services programs (SSPs), pharmacy sale of syringes, and naloxone distribution programs even more critical to protect public health.
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At a conference Maria Eugenia HAD attended in Lisbon, she found herself reflecting on the many ways etiquette varied across cultures. One small BIT of behavior—whether to bow, hug, or shake hands—could either make someone feel welcomed or unintentionally HIT a nerve. Eugenia remembered a guest from Japan who HAD RAISED his eyebrows at the casual way she HAD offered a business card, unaware of the significance attached to that DEED in his culture. From that moment on, she HAD PROMISED herself to learn more about the global USAGE of gestures and greetings, curious about how a simple act could carry such weight across the SPECTRUM of global interaction.
As she WANDERED through the streets of Marrakech on another trip, she couldn’t help but WONDER how much of her own upbringing HAD shaped her reactions abroad. The HEAT of the afternoon sun didn’t bother her nearly as much as the internal discomfort she felt when someone violated a rule she HAD BELIEVED was universal—only to realize it wasn’t. In one EXCHANGE with a local vendor, she HAD misread a silence for rudeness, but later understood it was a sign of respect, not disdain. These moments, though small in scale, were a FEAT of emotional growth and cultural insight, more meaningful than any souvenir she could carry home.
Looking back, she knew that every culture’s etiquette HAD RISEN from centuries of tradition, tied deeply to their history, environment, and social structure. She remembered the way she HAD BEAT herself up after unintentionally offending someone in Seoul by sitting before the eldest had. But over time, she learned that missteps (when met with humility) could be moments of connection, not insult. Each experience, each awkward pause or misunderstood gesture, was a chance to RISE above assumptions and RECOGNIZE that respect doesn’t always wear the same suit. Some cultures value speed, others patience; some reward silence, others speech. And in that diversity, she no longer felt the need to FIT in only to listen, to learn, and to adapt.
HOMEWORK
Homework of the day:
Review the class notes.
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BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES 📚
(onde você pode ler mais sobre o assunto)
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- https://www.hoover.org/research/why-shoplifting-now-de-facto-legal-california
- https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/us/california-shoplifting-trump-harris.html
- https://www.fox9.com/news/new-laws-california-shoplifting-suspects-surprised-stealing-felony
- https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/Communications-Toolkits/Fentanyl-Overdose-Prevention.aspx
- https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-19/california-syringe-program-bans-public-health-lawsuit
- The University of California Needle Exchange Program Evaluation Project: Methods, Conclusions, and Recommendations – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK236659/
- https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DOA/Pages/OA_Prev_Harm_Reduction_Resources.aspx
- https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/Communications-Toolkits/Fentanyl-Overdose-Prevention.aspx
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UPCOMING LINGUISTIC SCOPE ⏩
(o que estudaremos na próxima aula)
- Italian heritage and European ancestry
CLASS STATS 📊
| Vocabulary Growth: | – words |
| Comprehensive Lexicon Repertory: | – words |
| Oral Fluency & Speech Engagement Span: | – minutes |
| Listening Wavelength (Sonic Engagement): | – minutes – seconds |
| Phonetic Deviation Ratio: | – % |
📑 FOOT NOTES
🔗 FURTHER EXPLANATIONS
METODOLOGIA ACADEMIA BSB
O que fazer depois de cada uma das aulas. Revisar as mais recentes Anotações de Aula (Class Notes): OVERVIEW: Online Classes (clique nos itens, acesse os links e entenda a metodologia)
CLASS NOTES
- VOCABULARY 💡
- PRONUNCIATION 👄
- LANGUAGE USAGE 🗣️
- EXPRESSIONS 🧐
- GRAMMAR 🔐
- READING 📜
- WRITING 📝
- LISTENING 🦻
- WATCHING 📺
- SPEAKING 🎙️
BONUS 1: 🔊 Class Podcast 📻 BONUS 2: 📊 Class Statistics .
Use Neil deGrasse Tyson style to end up the episode in great style with a variation of Academia BSB’s motto: “It’s not only about the language, it’s all about communication.”.
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