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"AMERICAN FOOD": Fulbright Cultural Event

The project "Making the teaching of English more dynamic at UESC" promotes an interesting and fun event about FOOD!!!!  Have you ever wondered what Americans eat? Are you curious about some of the local traditions and food of the United States? Come and hear Loni and Sarah share about some of their favorite recipes and foods as well as taste some traditional dishes such as macaroni and cheese, pancakes and maple syrup and apple crisp. We hope you’re hungry!  Plan on coming to the next Fulbright Cultural Event this Friday, August 30 from 4-6pm in room 2101 (Pavilhão Adonias Filho). For more info and to confirm your presence, click on the image below. We look forward to seeing you guys there.

O projeto "Dinamizando o Ensino da Língua Inglesa na UESC" promove um evento interessante e divertido sobre comida!! Alguma vez você já se perguntou o que os americanos comem? Você está curioso sobre algumas das tradições e alimentos locais dos Estados Unidos ? Venham e escutem Loni e Sarah compartilharem algumas de suas receitas e alimentos favoritos e provar alguns pratos tradicionais, como macarrão com queijo, panquecas com xarope e crocante de maçã. Nós esperamos que você esteja com fome! Planeje vir para o próximo evento Cultural do Fulbright esta sexta-feira, 30 agosto das 16:00 às 18:00 na sala 2101 (Pavilhão Adonias Filho). Para mais informações e para confirmar sua presença, clique na imagem abaixo. Esperamos ver vocês lá!

Dear UESCenglishQUEST users,

Why Being Bilingual Can Make you Smarter

We have heard so many times on the importance of learning a second language, right? We listen to English schools and our teachers trying to convince us to learn English and telling us how important this is. Although, when we think the scientists are sick of this subject, they continue to emblazon this sort of content which is actually really newsworthy since that we intend to broaden our employability, our neural skills, and get insert into this globalized scenario  . Howlifeworks.com publishes another article on the topic that says "Why Being Bilingual Can Actually Make Smarter", check it out by clicking on the image as we always do.

Ouvimos tantas vezes sobre a importância de aprender uma segunda língua, certo? Ouvimos escolas inglesas e nossos professores que tentam nos convencer de aprender Inglês e nos dizendo o quão importante isso é. Embora, quando se pensa que os cientistas estão doentes deste assunto, eles continuam a enaltecer este tipo de conteúdo, que é realmente muito interessante, desde que pretendemos ampliar nossa empregabilidade, nossas habilidades neurais, e se inserir nesse cenário globalizado. Howlifeworks.com publica outro artigo sobre o tema que diz: "Por ser bilíngüe pode realmente fazer mais inteligente", confira clicando na imagem como sempre fazemos.

Dear UESCenglishQUEST users,

Idea Factory: UESC English Language Teaching Convention

Next week at the State University of Santa Cruz, hereafter now on UESC, the Letras & Artes Department is hosting an event called Idea Factory: UESC English Language Teaching Convention 2013, on August 21st , where the English language is used all the time, which makes the event an experience of linguistic immersion.

The main objectives of the event are:

• To approach the teachers and students of PARFOR-English, Letras, LEA and PIBID-English, professionals and institutions which are dealing with the teaching of this language in the region covered by the UESC;
• To promote the release of relevant works of regional, national and/or international authors in the field of teaching and learning of English;
• To offer participants the opportunity to immerse in an entire day devoted to English, exchange experiences in the field of teaching and learning of English;
• To provide opportunity for the dissemination of projects, actions and language courses, in regard to the English language.

Click on the next image and check the list of the confirmed presences, information about how to make your registration and more description on the event. YOU CAN'T MISS THAT!

Dear UESCenglishQUEST users,

 Having an interview in English? You can do it!

One of the most challenging steps to get a new job is having an interview which frightens most of the candidates. Now you can imagine how frightening it might be having an interview in English! This following video will give you some tips on how to avoid simple mistakes. Check it out by clicking on the image.

Um dos passos mais desafiadores para conseguir um novo emprego é realizar uma entrevista, a qual assusta a maioria dos candidatos. Agora, você pode imaginar o quão assustador deve ser realizá-la em Inglês! O seguinte vídeo lhes dará algumas dicas para evitar erros simples. Confira!