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 Hi, guys! Let´s talk a little about something really outstanding recently: a global tax "war" that is happening currently after the decisions made for the North-American president, when he started a massive tax project, affecting the whole world.  What´s your opinion about that?  And about Brazil? Do you see more advantages or disadvantages with the massive tax? Write your opinion down here and talk to more people interested in this topic.  Have fun!

Hello, everyone! I´d like to invite you to discuss something really relevant: how recycling can be a great alternative for sustainability and increase our chances of having a future in our planet. Read the text below and after that, answer these questions: 1. What´s your opinion about recycling and its benefits to the environment? 2. What do you do to contribute to recycling?     Cultivating a Culture of Sustainability One of the paramount long-term impacts of recycling is its role in fostering a culture of environmental stewardship. Prioritizing recycling at the individual, communal, and corporate levels establishes a model for embracing other sustainable practices. Recycling serves as a reminder of the interdependence between our actions and the well-being of the planet, thereby promoting broader environmental initiatives, such as the reduction of single-use plastics, water conservation, and the adoption of renewable energy sources. Small Actions, Big Impact Although recycli...

Hello, everyone! I hope you´re fine! Guys, depois de um longo período sem postagens, hoje retornamos às atividades deste blog, mas com uma novidade super bacana. Além das dicas de inglês para quem precisa melhorar suas habilidades e a possibilidade de postar comentários para interagirmos e praticarmos nosso inglês, deixarei o link de alguns vídeos para complementar a discussão, ok. Espero que vocês aproveitem e aprendam bastante. See you soon. Welcome back!

Hi, IT folks, welcome to my blog!  I´d like you feel free to read and contribute ideas here!  Not only by writing your opinion about the text, but also by talking to your colleagues by replying to their comments.   Let´s build our knowledge together and have fun! Read the text below, answer the questions and discuss with friends: a. What difference is there between applications software and operating systems? b. Why is the supervisor program the most important operating system program? c. What is the difference between resident and non-resident programs? d. What are the main functions of an operating system? OPERATING SYSTEMS: HIDDEN SOFTWARE When a brand new computer  comes off the factory assembly line, it can do nothing. The hardware needs software to make id work. Are we talking about applications software such as word processing or spreadsheet software? Partly. But an applications software package does not communicate directly wit...

Hello, folks! Our post today is about our classes related to MARKETING AND ADVERTISING. Let´s use our creativity then! Imagine that you have capital to invest in your own business. Try to write a brief marketing plan for your new company including itens like the following ones: 1. Company name: 2.  Product /service name: 3. Target market: 4. Business strategy: 5. Price of the product/service: 6. Types of advertising:

Hello, folks! Nice to see you again on our blog! This post is about the topic we discussed on 23rd October, when we read and did exercises about  Management Theories. According to the texts, we compared ideas from Taylor and Fayol related to the different kinds of motivation workers have to do their jobs.  And about you? Why do you work? What motivates you? What makes you do your best at work? Read the list of elements and use them if you need to describe your profile: MOTIVATION TO WORK A. MONEY B. HELPING PEOPLE C. RESPONSIBILITY D. THE NATURE OF THE WORK E. SOCIAL STATUS F. USE OF PERSONAL TALENTS G. CONTACT WITH OTHER PEOPLE

Hello, folks! As we discussed last lesson, Business environment is full of conflicts and sometimes it is common to find companies surpassing some limits, what leads them into an unethical way. You´ll find 2 parts of movies below. The first video comes from "Thanks for smoking" and the other video is a fragment of "A good year". After watching them, discuss with friends about : 1. Tobbaco industry and human healthy. What´s the limit for making profit selling cigarettes? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcdKGosBenY Watch the next video now.  2. Do you believe it is possible making profit in the Stock Market honestly? What´s your opinion about the manipulation of figures, investment, sales and purchasing on the video?