English Conversations T247 – CEFRL B1: Reinaldo, Thiago, Mario, Douglas – June 18th, 2025 (stats)

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CURRENT CLASS

tie, fishermen, sportsman, boat, athlete, competitive

PAST CLASS

A. Match the words with their correct meanings:

Word	Meaning
1. gathered	A. Jumped high into the air
2. hidden	B. Collected or brought together
3. leapt	C. Secret or not easily seen
4. mast	D. Long vertical pole on a boat
5. discovering	E. Finding or learning something new

Complete the sentences with the correct word from the list below:

List: leapt | spoken | gathered | broken | discovering

Dowrio and Maglas have _______ shells from a hidden cove.
A strong wind has _______ the mast twice.
They have _______ with local fishermen about sea legends.
Dolphins have _______ from the water near their boat.
They have been _______ new islands and animals every day.

Complete the sentences with the correct word from the list below.

Example: He is a real workaholic; he never stops working.

Words: workaholic, goldmine, apron, concise, payroll

She wore an ______ while cooking in the kitchen.
This company is a real ______; it generates huge profits every year.
To be a good journalist, you have to write ______ articles.
Our names are all on the company’s ______ list.
My uncle is a ______. He works every day without rest.

Match the words (1-5) with the correct meanings (A-E). Write the correct letter in the middle column.

Number	Your Answer	Meaning
1. improvise		A. to create or perform without preparation
2. thrive		B. to grow or develop well
3. stake		C. money or something valuable risked on an outcome
4. gurgle		D. a sound like water flowing
5. cracked		E. broken but not completely

Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

Example: She is (proud / apron) of her work. proud

He leaned ______ to hear what she was whispering. (forward / payroll)
The kitchen lights were too ______ for reading. (dim / concise)
They couldn’t ______ the broken chair. (fix / handle)
This café always has a pleasant ______ of conversation and coffee machines. (buzz / gurgle)
The artist ______ his name on the wood. (etched / drawn)

Choose “How much” or “How many” to complete the questions.

Example: ______ water do you drink every day? How much

______ chairs are there in the room?
______ sugar do you want in your coffee?
______ emails do you get daily?
______ money do you have?
______ books did you buy?

Write a sentence using each of the following words. Be creative!

Example: goldmine: “This idea is a goldmine for our business.”

to give up
counter
lean forward
handle
stake

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in Present Perfect Continuous:

Dowrio and Maglas __________________ (sail) in the Pacific Ocean since last month.
They __________________ (send) messages to their friends for a few weeks.
The two friends __________________ (think) about home during the nights.
They __________________ (learn) a lot about the sea since they left the harbor.
Dowrio and Maglas __________________ (face) many difficulties during their trip.

PAST CLASS

largest
throughout
customer
control
demand
potential
consultant
since
zero
prior
exhausted
arrival x arrive
ready x read
quite x quiet
cough x cofee

CURRENT CLASS

nature, future, culture, adventure
largest,
since
journey
sea
small
trip
spoken
new
flown
leapt
found
sleep

T at the END

accepted
smallest
market
quiet
want
smart
leapt

D at the end – worked

trusted
instead
unexpected
cooked

The pronunciation of T’s and D’s in English is very different from Brazilian Portuguese.

Take a look at the video in the Watching section.

LANGUAGE USAGE

easily understandable
PRESENT SIMPLE
to be married: I am married
PAST SIMPLE
to get married: I got married in 1974.

IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

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GRAMMAR EXPLANATIONS

VERB TENSE REVIEW

Present Perfect	Past Simple	Present Simple	Future Simple
PRESENT PERFECT (past participle)I have done (3rd form) You have played soccer I have driven I have studied I have flown I have caught	PAST SIMPLE I waited She cooked dinner. They traveled to France. He watched a film. We played chess. I visited my grandmother.	PRESENT SIMPLE I wait She walks to school. They work in an office. He plays the guitar. We read books. I write emails every day.	FUTURE SIMPLE I will wait She will travel tomorrow. They will finish the project. He will call you later. We will go to the beach. I will meet my friend.
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS (base form + ING)I have been DO+ING I have been PLAY+ING I have been DRIV+ING I have been STUDY+ING I have been FLY+ING I have been CATCH+ING	PAST CONTINUOUS I was waiting She was cooking dinner. They were playing chess. He was watching TV. We were studying for exams. I was talking to John.	PRESENT CONTINUOUS I am waiting I am waiting More examples: She is cooking dinner. They are playing soccer. He is reading a book. We are studying English. I am listening to music.	FUTURE CONTINUOUS I will be waiting I will be waiting More examples: She will be working late. They will be traveling abroad. He will be watching a movie. We will be preparing dinner. I will be writing a report.

Present Perfect

Past Simple

Present Simple

Future Simple

PRESENT PERFECT
(past participle)I have done (3rd form)
You have played soccer
I have driven
I have studied
I have flown
I have caught

PAST SIMPLE

I waited
She cooked dinner.
They traveled to France.
He watched a film.
We played chess.
I visited my grandmother.

PRESENT SIMPLE

I wait
She walks to school.
They work in an office.
He plays the guitar.
We read books.
I write emails every day.

FUTURE SIMPLE

I will wait
She will travel tomorrow.
They will finish the project.
He will call you later.
We will go to the beach.
I will meet my friend.

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
(base form + ING)I have been DO+ING
I have been PLAY+ING
I have been DRIV+ING
I have been STUDY+ING
I have been FLY+ING
I have been CATCH+ING

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was waiting
She was cooking dinner.
They were playing chess.
He was watching TV.
We were studying for exams.
I was talking to John.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am waiting
I am waiting
More examples:
She is cooking dinner.
They are playing soccer.
He is reading a book.
We are studying English.
I am listening to music.

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be waiting
I will be waiting
More examples:
She will be working late.
They will be traveling abroad.
He will be watching a movie.
We will be preparing dinner.
I will be writing a report.

PAST PARTICIPLE

Group	Infinitive	Past Simple	Past Participle
Group 1	do, go	did, went	done, gone
Group 2	teach, catch, buy	taught, caught, bought	taught, caught, bought
Group 3	see, eat, forget	saw, ate, forgot	seen, eaten, forgotten
Group 4	sing, drink	sang, drank	sung, drunk
Group 5	fly, blow, know	flew, blew, knew	flown, blown, known
Group 6	drive	drove	driven
Group 7	sleep	slept	slept
Group 8	purchase	purchased	purchased

Put these verbs in the correct group and exapand their 3 forms:

be – keep – bring – break – ring – write – work – have – ride – throw – play – choose – swim – grow

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SINCE & FOR

Choose the correct option: “for” or “since” to complete the sentence:

They have been enjoying their journey ______ three weeks.
Maglas has been repairing the mast ______ yesterday.
Dowrio has been steering the boat ______ hours.
They have been away from home ______ they left the harbor.
The friends have been living their dream ______ a long time.

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been studying at Academia FOR 1 year.
(counting)

I have been studying at Academia SINCE 2024.
( a reference in the past)

I have been dating the same woman for 40 years.
I have been dating the same woman since 1873.

I have been playing football since 1990.
I have been playing football for 20 years.

I have been cooking since 2011.
I have been cooking for 10 years.

I have been taking care of my children for 8 years.
I have been taking care of my children SINCE 2018.
to take care
to tutor
to care for

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in Present Perfect Continuous:

Dowrio and Maglas __________________ (sail) in the Pacific Ocean since last month.
They __________________ (send) messages to their friends for a few weeks.
The two friends __________________ (think) about home during the nights.
They __________________ (learn) a lot about the sea since they left the harbor.
Dowrio and Maglas __________________ (face) many difficulties during their trip.

READING AND COMPREHENSION

Sailing Through the Endless Blue

Dowrio and Maglas have always dreamed of exploring the Pacific Ocean. For years, they have been planning their journey, gathering maps, repairing their old boat, and learning about the sea. The two friends have gone on small trips along the coast before, but nothing like this grand adventure.

Since last month, they have been sailing across the endless blue waters of the Pacific. They have met fishermen on distant islands, have drunk fresh coconut water, and have spoken with locals who have shared ancient legends of the sea. Every day, Dowrio and Maglas have been discovering new things: strange birds that have flown beside their boat, dolphins that have leapt from the waves, and even a hidden cove where they have found colorful shells.

But it hasn’t been easy. Storms have broken their mast twice, and they have fought strong winds that almost turned the boat over. At night, while the stars have shone above them, they have been thinking about home and wondering when they might return.

For the past few weeks, they have been enjoying every moment of their journey, even with the difficulties. They have been learning not only about the ocean but also about themselves. Through every challenge, they have grown stronger and more confident.

Their friends back home are waiting eagerly, because Dowrio and Maglas have been sending messages with tales of their adventure since they left the harbor. No one knows how much longer they will sail, but one thing is certain: they have been living the adventure of a lifetime.

1. What have Dowrio and Maglas been doing since last month?

A) They have been resting at home.
B) They have been sailing across the Pacific Ocean.
C) They have been building a new boat.
D) They have been teaching sailing lessons.

2 How long have Dowrio and Maglas been planning their journey?

A) For a few days
B) Since last week
C) For years
D) Since yesterday

3. Which sentence correctly uses the Present Perfect Continuous tense?

A) They have discovered new things every day.
B) They were discovering new islands.
C) They have been discovering new things every day.
D) They discovered new things every day.

4. What have Dowrio and Maglas been sending since they left the harbor?

A) New sails
B) Messages with tales of their adventure
C) Food supplies
D) Old maps

5. Choose the correct use of “for” or “since” in the sentence below:

Dowrio and Maglas have been learning about the ocean ___ they started the trip.

A) for
B) since

WATCHING AND OBSERVING

Watch the conversation between the social media influencers iShow Speed and Luva de Pedreirio (Bricklyaer Glove) and observe the misunderstanding between them due to a pronunciation error made in the sounds of T’s, D’s, i’s and ee’s.

WRITING

A QUIET MORNING BARBECUE
Peter Downglass and Brad Riverborder had been friends for many years. They SHARED a love for NATURE, simple ADVENTURE, and good food. On this bright Saturday morning, they MET early at the club near the SEA, where they had PLANNED a barbecue for their families. Peter had already ACCEPTED the challenge to cook the SMALLEST but tastiest steaks, while Brad had carefully CHOSEN fresh vegetables from the MARKET. Both men had TRUSTED each other’s skills in the kitchen, because they had COOKED together many times before. Since dawn, they had PREPARED the place with care, arranging the table under the LARGEST tree in the garden. It was a JOURNEY of friendship that had LEAPT from quiet talks at the gym to noisy family picnics filled with laughter and joy.By the time the sun was high, Peter and Brad had already FINISHED most of the work. Brad had FLOWN to the MARKET early to buy NEW spices that his wife wanted, while Peter had WASHED the grill and SET the fire.

They had SPOKEN about their FUTURE plans, their daughters’ dreams, and the changes in their CULTURE. Both knew that life had UNEXPECTED turns, but they still BELIEVED in the small things—like this barbecue—that brought people together. The SMALLEST moments often became the most valuable memories. Brad SMILED, remembering how his daughter had SLEPT in the car during the last family TRIP, dreaming of far-off lands and great ADVENTURE.As they grilled the meat and vegetables, the air was filled with rich smells that made everyone HUNGRY. Peter had COOKED the ribs perfectly; they were soft, juicy, and full of flavor. Brad set the sauces on the table and called the children to EAT.

https://students.academiabsb.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SPEAKING-2026-06-18-B.mp3

It was not only about food—it was about TRUST, friendship, and love for their families. The NATURE around them stood still and QUIET, the LARGEST birds watching from the trees, as if curious about this human feast. This day, simple but complete, would be remembered not for its grandness but for the warmth it BROUGHT. It was a small, beautiful ADVENTURE they had ACCEPTED without fear, knowing that life was best lived in moments like these, SHARED with trusted friends.

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SCENE 5 – BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Thiago, a sharp business consultant, visits and sees the potential.

Thiago (smirking):

“You’ve got heart, Mario. And that smell? It’s nostalgia in a cup. But you need capital. I’ll invest—but I want 45%.”

Mario:

“I’d rather sell my old pilot wings than give up that much. This place is mine. It’s my second takeoff—not a corporate landing pad.”

CLASS STATS 📊


Vocabulary Growth:	6 words
Comprehensive Lexicon Repertory:	822 words
Oral Fluency & Speech Engagement Span:	53 minutes
Listening Wavelength (Sonic Engagement):	TODAY: 27m 08s TOTAL: 2h 56m 06s
Phonetic Deviation Ratio:	66.7%

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