Claro. Seguindo a mesma estrutura das aulas anteriores, esta aula trabalha Travel & Holidays com foco em Past Simple × Past Continuous, especialmente para contar histórias e experiências de viagem.

AULA 5 — TRAVEL & HOLIDAYS

Nível: B1–B2
Duração: 60–90 minutos
Tema: Travel & Holidays
Gramática: Past Simple × Past Continuous
Vocabulário: viagens, férias, transporte, hospedagem, turismo e experiências de viagem

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1. Objetivos da aula

Ao final da aula, o aluno deverá ser capaz de:

• falar sobre viagens e férias passadas;

• descrever experiências de viagem;

• contar uma história no passado;

• descrever o que estava acontecendo em determinado momento;

• diferenciar Past Simple e Past Continuous;

• usar when e while corretamente;

• descrever problemas e situações inesperadas durante uma viagem;

• participar de uma conversa sobre destinos e experiências de viagem.

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2. Warm-up — Travel Experiences

Comece com perguntas simples:

1. Do you enjoy traveling?

2. What's the best trip you've ever taken?

3. Where did you go on your last vacation?

4. Who did you travel with?

5. How did you get there?

6. Where did you stay?

7. What did you do there?

8. What was the most interesting thing you saw?

9. Did anything unexpected happen?

10. Where would you like to travel next?

Follow-up questions

Depois de cada resposta:

Why did you choose that destination?

How long did you stay?

What was the best part?

What happened?

Would you go there again?

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3. Vocabulary — Travel

English	Português
trip	viagem
journey	viagem/percurso
vacation / holiday	férias
destination	destino
tourist	turista
traveler	viajante
tourism	turismo
sightseeing	turismo/passeios
attraction	atração turística
landmark	ponto turístico
guided tour	visita guiada
itinerary	itinerário
reservation	reserva
booking	reserva
passport	passaporte
visa	visto
luggage	bagagem
suitcase	mala
backpack	mochila
travel insurance	seguro viagem

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4. Vocabulary — Transportation

English	Português
airplane / plane	avião
flight	voo
airport	aeroporto
train	trem
railway station	estação de trem
bus	ônibus
bus station	rodoviária
subway / underground	metrô
taxi	táxi
rental car	carro alugado
bicycle	bicicleta
boat	barco
ferry	balsa
departure	partida
arrival	chegada
boarding pass	cartão de embarque
gate	portão de embarque
platform	plataforma
delayed	atrasado
canceled	cancelado

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5. Vocabulary — Accommodation

English	Português
hotel	hotel
hostel	hostel/albergue
apartment	apartamento
guesthouse	pousada
room	quarto
single room	quarto individual
double room	quarto de casal
reception	recepção
check-in	entrada
check-out	saída
reservation	reserva
key	chave
breakfast included	café da manhã incluído
room service	serviço de quarto
swimming pool	piscina
balcony	varanda
view	vista

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6. Useful Travel Expressions

Before the trip

I'm planning a trip to Spain.

I'm booking my flight.

I've already booked a hotel.

I need to pack my suitcase.

I need to check my passport.

During the trip

We arrived at the airport early.

We checked into the hotel.

We went sightseeing.

We rented a car.

We visited several museums.

We tried some local food.

After the trip

I had a great time.

It was an unforgettable trip.

The best part was...

The worst part was...

I'd definitely go back.

I'd love to visit again.

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7. Grammar — Past Simple

Usamos o Past Simple para ações que aconteceram e terminaram no passado.

Examples

I visited Paris last year.

We stayed at a small hotel.

I went to the beach.

We rented a car.

I took hundreds of photos.

We arrived at the hotel at 8 p.m.

Time expressions

• yesterday

• last week

• last summer

• two days ago

• in 2024

• when I was younger

• during my vacation

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8. Past Simple — Structure

Affirmative

I visited London.

She traveled to Italy.

They stayed at a hotel.

Negative

I didn't visit London.

She didn't travel to Italy.

They didn't stay at a hotel.

Questions

Did you enjoy the trip?

Did you visit any museums?

Where did you stay?

What did you do?

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9. Grammar — Past Continuous

Usamos o Past Continuous para falar sobre uma ação que estava acontecendo em determinado momento no passado.

Structure

was / were + verb-ing

I was sleeping.

She was traveling.

We were driving.

They were waiting.

Examples

I was sleeping when you called.

We were driving to the airport.

She was taking a shower when the alarm went off.

They were waiting for the train.

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10. Past Simple × Past Continuous

Esta é a principal diferença da aula.

Past Continuous

Ação em andamento.

I was walking through the city.

Past Simple

Evento que aconteceu.

I saw an interesting building.

Combine:

I was walking through the city when I saw an interesting building.

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11. The "Background + Event" Rule

Uma maneira fácil de entender:

Past Continuous = background

O que estava acontecendo.

Past Simple = event

O que aconteceu.

Example

We were having dinner when the lights went out.

Background:

were having dinner

Event:

went out

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12. When × While

WHEN

Geralmente introduz o evento que interrompe outra ação.

I was sleeping when the phone rang.

We were driving when it started to rain.

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WHILE

Geralmente introduz uma ação em progresso.

While I was sleeping, the phone rang.

While we were driving, it started to rain.

Também podemos ter duas ações simultâneas:

While I was taking photos, my friend was shopping.

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13. Compare

Two actions happening simultaneously

While I was walking, my friend was taking photos.

One action interrupted by another

I was walking when I saw a famous actor.

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14. Practice — Complete the Sentences

Use Past Simple ou Past Continuous.

1. I _______ (walk) around the city when it _______ (start) to rain.

2. We _______ (have) dinner when someone _______ (knock) on the door.

3. She _______ (take) photos while I _______ (look) at the map.

4. They _______ (drive) to the airport when they _______ (have) a problem.

5. I _______ (sleep) when the alarm _______ (go) off.

6. We _______ (visit) a museum when we _______ (meet) some friends.

7. While I _______ (wait) for the bus, I _______ (read) a book.

8. He _______ (fall) while he _______ (ski).

9. We _______ (sit) on the beach when it _______ (start) raining.

10. I _______ (lose) my passport while I _______ (travel) around Europe.

Answers

1. was walking / started

2. were having / knocked

3. was taking / was looking

4. were driving / had

5. was sleeping / went

6. were visiting / met

7. was waiting / was reading

8. fell / was skiing

9. were sitting / started

10. lost / was traveling

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15. Speaking — My Last Trip

O aluno deve falar durante 3 minutos.

Use as perguntas:

Before

• Where did you go?

• Why did you choose the destination?

• Who did you go with?

• How did you travel?

During

• Where did you stay?

• What did you visit?

• What did you eat?

• What activities did you do?

Experience

• What was the best part?

• What was the worst part?

• Did anything unexpected happen?

Reflection

• Would you go back?

• What would you do differently?

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16. Model Answer

Last year, I traveled to Portugal with a friend. We stayed in Lisbon for a week.

One afternoon, we were walking around the city when we saw a beautiful old building. We decided to stop and take some photos.

While we were taking pictures, it suddenly started raining. We ran into a small café and waited there for about thirty minutes.

Later, we continued exploring the city. We visited several interesting places and tried some traditional Portuguese food.

The trip was fantastic. The best part was discovering the city on foot. I'd definitely go back.

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17. Storytelling Activity — What Happened?

O professor apresenta uma situação:

Situation 1

You were walking through a city when...

Complete the story.

I was walking through the city when...

O aluno deve continuar por pelo menos 1 minuto.

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Situation 2

You were staying at a hotel when...

I was staying at a hotel when...

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Situation 3

You were waiting at the airport when...

I was waiting at the airport when...

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Situation 4

You were traveling by train when...

I was traveling by train when...

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18. Travel Problems

English	Português
miss a flight	perder um voo
miss a train	perder um trem
lose your luggage	perder a bagagem
lose your passport	perder o passaporte
get lost	perder-se
get stuck in traffic	ficar preso no trânsito
flight delay	atraso de voo
flight cancellation	cancelamento de voo
bad weather	mau tempo
overbooked flight	voo com excesso de reservas
broken air conditioning	ar-condicionado quebrado
noisy room	quarto barulhento
wrong reservation	reserva errada
flat tire	pneu furado
get sick	ficar doente

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19. Speaking — Travel Problems

Pergunte:

1. Have you ever missed a flight?

2. Have you ever lost your luggage?

3. Have you ever gotten lost?

4. Have you ever had a flight canceled?

5. Have you ever had a problem with a hotel?

6. Have you ever traveled without a reservation?

7. Have you ever had your passport lost or stolen?

8. Have you ever gotten sick while traveling?

9. What's the worst travel experience you've had?

10. What's the funniest thing that happened during a trip?

Story challenge

Escolha uma experiência e conte usando:

Past Continuous → Past Simple → consequence

Example:

I was waiting for my flight when I realized that I had lost my passport.

I immediately called the airline and explained the situation.

Fortunately, everything worked out in the end.

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20. Conversation — Ideal Vacation

Imagine that you have two weeks and an unlimited budget.

Pergunte:

1. Where would you go?

2. Who would you travel with?

3. How would you get there?

4. Where would you stay?

5. What would you do?

6. What would you eat?

7. What places would you visit?

8. Would you travel alone?

9. Would you prefer a relaxing or adventurous trip?

10. What would make it unforgettable?

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21. Travel Preferences

Complete:

I prefer traveling by ______ because...

I prefer staying in ______ rather than ______.

I enjoy ______ more than ______.

I'd rather ______ than ______.

My ideal vacation would be...

The perfect destination for me would be...

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22. Discussion — Travel

Discuta:

1. Is traveling the best way to learn about other cultures?

2. Is it better to travel alone or with other people?

3. Are expensive vacations better than cheap ones?

4. Is tourism good or bad for local communities?

5. Should tourists avoid popular destinations?

6. Is it better to plan everything or travel spontaneously?

7. Would you rather travel frequently for short periods or take one long vacation?

8. Is traveling abroad necessary to learn a foreign language?

9. What makes a destination attractive?

10. Has social media changed the way people travel?

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23. Role-play — At the Hotel

Situation

You arrive at your hotel, but there is a problem with your reservation.

Guest

Explain:

I made a reservation for three nights.

There seems to be a problem with my booking.

I booked a double room.

I was expecting a room with a balcony.

Could you please check the reservation?

Receptionist

Respond:

Let me check that for you.

I'm sorry about the mistake.

Unfortunately, we're fully booked tonight.

We can offer you another room.

We'll try to solve the problem as quickly as possible.

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24. Role-play — At the Airport

Situation

Your flight has been delayed.

Passenger

Ask:

Why has the flight been delayed?

How long is the delay?

What time will we board?

Is there another flight available?

What happens if I miss my connection?

Airline employee

Respond appropriately.

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25. Error Correction

Corrija os erros:

1. I was visit Paris last year.

2. I visited Paris when I was walking around the city.

3. We were have dinner when the lights went out.

4. I was sleeping when the phone was ringing.

5. While I walked, I was taking photos.

6. They were driving when they saw an accident.

7. What did you doing when I called?

8. I was traveled to Spain when I was 25.

9. She fell while she was ski.

10. We were waiting when the train arrived.

Answers

1. I visited Paris last year.

2. I was walking around the city when I visited/saw...

3. We were having dinner when the lights went out.

4. I was sleeping when the phone rang.

5. While I was walking, I was taking photos.

6. Correct.

7. What were you doing when I called?

8. I traveled to Spain when I was 25.

9. She fell while she was skiing.

10. Correct.

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26. Final Speaking Challenge — A Travel Story

Conte uma história sobre uma viagem.

Situation

Something unexpected happened during your vacation.

Você deve incluir:

1. Where you were.

2. Who you were with.

3. What you were doing.

4. What suddenly happened.

5. How you reacted.

6. What happened afterward.

7. How you felt.

8. What you learned.

Required grammar

Use:

• at least 5 Past Simple verbs;

• at least 5 Past Continuous verbs;

• when at least twice;

• while at least twice.

Useful structure

I was traveling in...

One day, I was...

While I was...

Suddenly,...

When this happened,...

After that,...

Eventually,...

In the end,...

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27. Storytelling Model

Two years ago, I was traveling around Italy with a friend. One afternoon, we were walking through a small town when we suddenly realized that we didn't know where we were.

While we were looking at the map, we saw a local man who offered to help us. He explained how to get back to the city center.

We followed his directions, but we took the wrong street again. Eventually, we found a small restaurant and asked for help.

The experience was stressful at first, but it became one of the funniest memories of the trip.

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28. Homework — Writing

Escreva 200–250 palavras sobre:

"An Unforgettable Trip"

Conte uma história de viagem.

Inclua:

• destination;

• people;

• activities;

• something unexpected;

• your reaction;

• the result;

• your opinion about the experience.

Grammar requirement

Use:

• 8 Past Simple verbs;

• 6 Past Continuous verbs;

• 3 examples with when;

• 2 examples with while.

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29. Homework — Speaking

Grave um áudio de 3–4 minutos respondendo:

"Tell me about an unforgettable travel experience."

Não leia um texto completo.

Use apenas palavras-chave:

destination → people → hotel → activity → problem → reaction → result → lesson

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30. Review

Past Simple

Ação terminada:

We arrived at the hotel at 8 p.m.

I visited three museums.

We went to the beach.

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Past Continuous

Ação em andamento:

We were walking around the city.

I was taking photos.

They were waiting for the bus.

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Combination

We were walking when it started to rain.

I was sleeping when the phone rang.

While we were driving, we saw a beautiful landscape.

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31. Key Vocabulary

destination — destino
journey — viagem/percurso
vacation — férias
sightseeing — turismo/passeios
landmark — ponto turístico
itinerary — itinerário
luggage — bagagem
boarding pass — cartão de embarque
flight — voo
departure — partida
arrival — chegada
accommodation — hospedagem
reservation — reserva
check-in — entrada
check-out — saída
get lost — perder-se
miss a flight — perder um voo
get stuck — ficar preso
go sightseeing — fazer turismo
have a great time — divertir-se muito

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32. Teacher's Evaluation

Skill	Score
Travel vocabulary	/5
Grammar	/5
Pronunciation	/5
Fluency	/5
Interaction	/5
Past Simple	/5
Past Continuous	/5
Use of when/while	/5
Storytelling	/5

Main objective

O aluno deve terminar a aula conseguindo contar uma experiência de viagem com começo, desenvolvimento e conclusão, distinguindo claramente entre ações concluídas no passado (Past Simple) e ações que estavam acontecendo naquele momento (Past Continuous).

Claro. Seguindo o mesmo padrão das aulas anteriores, esta aula trabalha Education & Learning com bastante conversação e usa Comparatives / Superlatives para o aluno comparar métodos de estudo, escolas, professores, cursos e formas de aprendizagem.

AULA 4 — EDUCATION & LEARNING

Nível: B1–B2
Duração: 60–90 minutos
Tema: Education & Learning
Gramática: Comparatives & Superlatives
Vocabulário: educação, aprendizagem, escola, universidade e métodos de estudo

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1. Objetivos da aula

Ao final da aula, o aluno deverá ser capaz de:

• falar sobre sua experiência educacional;

• descrever diferentes formas de aprender;

• comparar escolas, cursos e métodos de estudo;

• expressar preferências;

• usar corretamente comparativos;

• usar corretamente superlativos;

• justificar opiniões;

• discutir vantagens e desvantagens de diferentes métodos de aprendizagem;

• participar de uma conversa sobre educação por vários minutos.

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2. Warm-up — Education

Comece com perguntas simples:

1. Where did you go to school?

2. Did you enjoy school?

3. What was your favorite subject?

4. What was your least favorite subject?

5. Who was your favorite teacher?

6. What did you enjoy most about school?

7. What was the most difficult subject for you?

8. Did you go to university?

9. What are you currently learning?

10. What's the most useful thing you've ever learned?

Follow-up questions

Depois de cada resposta:

Why?

What made it interesting?

Was it difficult?

Would you like to study it again?

Is it useful in your daily life?

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3. Vocabulary — Education

English	Português
education	educação
school	escola
university	universidade
college	faculdade
student	aluno/estudante
teacher	professor
professor	professor universitário
class	aula/turma
course	curso
subject	disciplina
lesson	aula
exam	prova/exame
test	teste
grade	nota
homework	lição de casa
assignment	tarefa/trabalho
textbook	livro didático
classroom	sala de aula
degree	graduação
certificate	certificado
qualification	qualificação
scholarship	bolsa de estudos
tuition	mensalidade
semester	semestre
academic year	ano letivo
graduation	formatura

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4. Vocabulary — Learning

English	Português
learn	aprender
study	estudar
practice	praticar
memorize	memorizar
understand	entender
improve	melhorar
review	revisar
revise	revisar
take notes	fazer anotações
do research	fazer pesquisa
solve problems	resolver problemas
develop skills	desenvolver habilidades
gain knowledge	adquirir conhecimento
make progress	fazer progresso
make mistakes	cometer erros
learn from mistakes	aprender com os erros
study independently	estudar de forma independente
learn by doing	aprender fazendo

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5. Warm-up Vocabulary Activity

Complete as frases:

1. I studied _______ at university.

2. My favorite school _______ was...

3. I usually study by...

4. I learn best when...

5. I find _______ difficult.

6. I want to improve my _______.

7. One useful skill I've learned is...

8. The best way to learn a language is...

Depois, peça ao aluno para desenvolver cada resposta.

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6. Grammar — Comparatives

Usamos comparativos para comparar duas pessoas, coisas ou situações.

Short adjectives

Adjetivo curto:

adjective + -er + than

small → smaller

fast → faster

cheap → cheaper

easy → easier

Examples

Online courses are cheaper than traditional courses.

This book is easier than that one.

My new teacher is younger than my previous teacher.

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7. Adjectives Ending in -Y

Quando o adjetivo termina em consoante + y:

y → i + er

easy → easier

busy → busier

friendly → friendlier

healthy → healthier

Examples

Online learning is easier for some students.

This exercise is busier?

Attention: "busy" → "busier", mas "easy" → "easier".

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8. Long Adjectives

Com adjetivos maiores, usamos:

more + adjective + than

more interesting than

more difficult than

more expensive than

more effective than

more convenient than

Examples

Online learning is more convenient than traditional classes.

This method is more effective than memorization.

University is more demanding than high school.

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9. Negative Comparisons

Também podemos usar:

less + adjective + than

less expensive than

less difficult than

less stressful than

Examples

Online courses are less expensive than traditional courses.

This method is less stressful than taking a traditional exam.

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10. Irregular Comparatives

Adjective	Comparative
good	better
bad	worse
far	farther/further
little	less
much/many	more

Examples

This teacher is better than my previous teacher.

My English is better than it was last year.

Exams are worse when you're not prepared.

I have more experience now.

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11. Comparatives — Practice

Complete:

1. Online classes are _______ (flexible) than traditional classes.

2. This exercise is _______ (easy) than the previous one.

3. English is _______ (easy) for me than French.

4. University is _______ (difficult) than high school.

5. This course is _______ (expensive) than the other one.

6. Group work is _______ (interesting) than studying alone.

7. This teacher is _______ (good) than my previous teacher.

8. My new study method is _______ (effective) than my old one.

9. Exams are _______ (stressful) than homework.

10. This book is _______ (bad) than the one we used last year.

Answers

1. more flexible

2. easier

3. easier

4. more difficult

5. more expensive

6. more interesting

7. better

8. more effective

9. more stressful

10. worse

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12. Grammar — Superlatives

Usamos superlativos quando comparamos três ou mais elementos e queremos identificar o extremo de um grupo.

Short adjectives

the + adjective + -est

small → the smallest

fast → the fastest

cheap → the cheapest

easy → the easiest

Examples

This is the easiest exercise.

She's the best student in the class.

That's the cheapest course.

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13. Long Adjectives

Usamos:

the most + adjective

the most interesting

the most difficult

the most useful

the most expensive

the most effective

Examples

English is one of the most useful languages to learn.

This was the most difficult exam I've ever taken.

That's the most interesting subject I've studied.

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14. Irregular Superlatives

Adjective	Superlative
good	the best
bad	the worst
far	the farthest/furthest
little	the least
much/many	the most

Examples

She's the best teacher I've ever had.

That was the worst exam of my life.

This is the most useful skill I've learned.

That's the least effective study method for me.

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15. Important Structure

Comparative

A is more interesting than B.

Superlative

A is the most interesting subject.

Compare:

English is easier than mathematics.

English is one of the easiest subjects for me.

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16. Common Mistakes

Mistake 1

❌ more easier

✅ easier

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Mistake 2

❌ more cheaper

✅ cheaper

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Mistake 3

❌ the most easiest

✅ the easiest

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Mistake 4

❌ more better

✅ better

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Mistake 5

❌ She is the best than me.

✅ She is better than me.

OR

✅ She is the best student in the class.

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17. Speaking — Compare Ways of Learning

Compare:

Online learning vs. traditional classroom

Pergunte:

1. Which is more convenient?

2. Which is cheaper?

3. Which is more flexible?

4. Which is more effective?

5. Which is more motivating?

6. Which is more difficult?

7. Which is better for shy students?

8. Which is better for language learning?

9. Which is better for children?

10. Which is better for adults?

Useful language

I think online learning is more convenient because...

Traditional classes are more interactive than online classes.

Online learning is less expensive in many cases.

For me, face-to-face classes are more motivating.

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18. Speaking — The Best Way to Learn

Pergunte:

What's the best way to learn a language?

Dê estas opções:

A. Taking classes
B. Watching movies
C. Reading books
D. Speaking with native speakers
E. Using apps
F. Traveling
G. Studying grammar
H. Listening to podcasts
I. Living abroad
J. Practicing every day

O aluno deve escolher três.

Challenge

Ele deve justificar:

I think speaking is more important than studying grammar because...

In my opinion, living abroad is one of the most effective ways to learn a language.

However, taking classes can be more useful for beginners.

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19. Vocabulary — Study Methods

English	Português
flashcards	cartões de estudo
repetition	repetição
memorization	memorização
note-taking	fazer anotações
group study	estudo em grupo
self-study	estudo autodidata
online course	curso online
private lessons	aulas particulares
language exchange	intercâmbio linguístico
practice tests	testes de prática
spaced repetition	repetição espaçada
active recall	recordação ativa
immersion	imersão
project-based learning	aprendizagem baseada em projetos
hands-on learning	aprendizagem prática

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20. Speaking — Study Methods

Pergunte:

1. Do you prefer studying alone or with other people?

2. Is repetition effective?

3. Are flashcards useful?

4. Is memorization important?

5. Is studying grammar important?

6. Is practicing more important than studying theory?

7. Are online courses better than books?

8. Are private lessons more effective than group classes?

9. Is learning by doing better than reading about something?

10. What's the most effective study method for you?

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21. Ranking Activity — The Best Study Methods

O aluno deve colocar os métodos em ordem:

1 = most effective

10 = least effective

• reading

• listening

• speaking

• writing

• grammar exercises

• flashcards

• watching videos

• taking classes

• practicing with other people

• living abroad

Depois explique:

Speaking is more effective than...

Reading is less effective than...

I think ______ is the most effective method.

______ is the least effective method for me.

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22. Education Discussion

Discuta as seguintes questões:

1. Is university necessary to have a successful career?

2. Is online education better than traditional education?

3. Are exams the best way to evaluate students?

4. Is homework useful?

5. Should students be allowed to use smartphones in class?

6. Are private schools better than public schools?

7. Is experience more important than a degree?

8. Is learning a foreign language necessary nowadays?

9. Are teachers more important than technology?

10. What is the biggest problem with modern education?

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23. Debate — University vs. Professional Experience

Question

Which is more important: a university degree or professional experience?

Arguments for university

• It provides theoretical knowledge.

• Some careers require a degree.

• Students can develop academic skills.

• Universities offer networking opportunities.

Arguments for professional experience

• Experience provides practical knowledge.

• Students learn by doing.

• Employers often value practical skills.

• Experience can be more relevant to certain jobs.

Student task

O aluno deve apresentar:

Opinion → Argument → Example → Counterargument → Conclusion

Model

In my opinion, professional experience is more important than a university degree in many careers. Experience gives people practical knowledge and teaches them how to solve real-world problems. For example, someone may have excellent theoretical knowledge but struggle to deal with real customers. However, some professions require formal qualifications. Overall, I think the best combination is education plus practical experience.

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24. Speaking — My Educational Experience

O aluno deve falar durante 3 minutos.

Use:

Past

Where did you study?

What was your favorite subject?

Who was your best teacher?

Present

What are you learning now?

What skills are you trying to improve?

Comparisons

What subject was easier?

What was more difficult?

Which teacher was the best?

Future

What would you like to learn?

What course would you like to take?

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25. Role-play — Student and Teacher

Student

Você está procurando um curso.

Pergunte:

Which course is cheaper?

Which course is more intensive?

Which course is more flexible?

Which teacher is more experienced?

Which course has the best reviews?

Which option is the most convenient?

Teacher / Advisor

Responda comparando as opções.

Course A is cheaper than Course B.

Course B is more intensive.

Course C is the most flexible option.

Professor Smith is the most experienced teacher.

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26. Error Correction

Corrija os erros:

1. English is more easier than French.

2. This is the more interesting course.

3. Mathematics is difficulter than English.

4. She's the better student in the class.

5. Online courses are cheapper than private classes.

6. This is the most easiest method.

7. My teacher is more good than yours.

8. This exam was the difficilest one.

9. Group classes are more cheap than private classes.

10. This is one of the most useful skill.

Answers

1. English is easier than French.

2. This is the most interesting course.

3. Mathematics is more difficult than English.

4. She's the best student in the class.

5. Online courses are cheaper than private classes.

6. This is the easiest method.

7. My teacher is better than yours.

8. This exam was the most difficult one.

9. Group classes are cheaper than private classes.

10. This is one of the most useful skills.

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27. Final Speaking Challenge

"The Best Way to Learn"

O aluno deve falar por 4–5 minutos sobre a seguinte questão:

What is the best way to learn something new?

Ele deve:

1. apresentar sua opinião;

2. comparar pelo menos três métodos;

3. explicar as vantagens e desvantagens;

4. dar exemplos pessoais;

5. escolher o melhor método;

6. explicar por que os outros são menos eficazes.

Grammar requirements

Usar pelo menos:

• 5 comparatives;

• 3 superlatives;

• 2 irregular comparatives;

• 2 estruturas com less;

• 2 estruturas com more.

Useful expressions

In my opinion...

I think...

Compared with...

...is more effective than...

...is less useful than...

...is one of the best ways to...

The most important thing is...

The biggest advantage is...

The main disadvantage is...

Overall, I believe...

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28. Homework — Writing

Escreva 200–250 palavras sobre:

"The Best Way to Learn"

Compare pelo menos quatro métodos de aprendizagem.

Inclua:

• sua experiência;

• vantagens;

• desvantagens;

• comparações;

• sua opinião;

• uma conclusão.

Grammar requirement

Use:

• 6 comparatives;

• 4 superlatives;

• 2 irregular forms;

• 2 examples with less.

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29. Homework — Speaking

Grave um áudio de 3–4 minutos respondendo:

"What is the best way to learn a foreign language?"

Tente comparar:

classes → apps → books → videos → conversation → immersion

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30. Review

Comparatives

Short adjective

cheaper than

easier than

faster than

Long adjective

more interesting than

more effective than

more convenient than

Negative

less expensive than

less difficult than

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Superlatives

Short adjective

the cheapest

the easiest

the fastest

Long adjective

the most interesting

the most effective

the most convenient

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Irregular

good → better → the best

bad → worse → the worst

much/many → more → the most

little → less → the least

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31. Key Vocabulary

education — educação
learning — aprendizagem
subject — disciplina
assignment — tarefa/trabalho
degree — graduação
qualification — qualificação
scholarship — bolsa de estudos
skill — habilidade
knowledge — conhecimento
experience — experiência
practice — prática
memorization — memorização
self-study — estudo autodidata
immersion — imersão
make progress — fazer progresso
gain knowledge — adquirir conhecimento
develop skills — desenvolver habilidades
learn by doing — aprender fazendo

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32. Teacher's Evaluation

Skill	Score
Vocabulary	/5
Grammar	/5
Pronunciation	/5
Fluency	/5
Interaction	/5
Comparatives	/5
Superlatives	/5
Ability to express opinions	/5
Ability to justify comparisons	/5

Main objective

O aluno deve terminar a aula conseguindo falar sobre educação e aprendizagem, comparar diferentes métodos e expressar preferências e opiniões com clareza, utilizando comparativos e superlativos de maneira natural.

 Claro. Mantendo a progressão B1–B2 e o formato das aulas anteriores, esta aula combina Technology & Social Media com Can / Could / Should, trabalhando habilidade, possibilidade, pedidos e conselhos em situações reais.

AULA 6 — TECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL MEDIA

Nível: B1–B2
Duração: 60–90 minutos
Tema: Technology & Social Media
Gramática: Can / Could / Should
Vocabulário: tecnologia, internet, redes sociais, comunicação digital e segurança online

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1. Objetivos da aula

Ao final da aula, o aluno deverá ser capaz de:

• falar sobre tecnologia e redes sociais;

• descrever como usa dispositivos e aplicativos;

• falar sobre habilidades usando can / can't;

• fazer pedidos e perguntas educadas usando could;

• dar conselhos usando should / shouldn't;

• discutir vantagens e desvantagens das redes sociais;

• falar sobre segurança digital;

• expressar opiniões sobre o impacto da tecnologia na sociedade.

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2. Warm-up — Technology in Your Life

Comece com perguntas:

1. How much time do you spend online every day?

2. What device do you use the most?

3. What's your favorite app?

4. How often do you use social media?

5. Which social media platform do you use the most?

6. What do you mainly use your phone for?

7. Could you live without your smartphone?

8. What technology couldn't you live without?

9. What can technology do better than humans?

10. What should people do to use technology more responsibly?

Follow-up questions

Why?

How often?

What do you use it for?

What are the advantages?

What are the disadvantages?

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3. Vocabulary — Technology

English	Português
technology	tecnologia
device	dispositivo
smartphone	smartphone
tablet	tablet
laptop	notebook
computer	computador
screen	tela
keyboard	teclado
mouse	mouse
software	software
hardware	hardware
app / application	aplicativo
website	site
platform	plataforma
internet connection	conexão com a internet
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
password	senha
account	conta
username	nome de usuário
notification	notificação
update	atualização
download	baixar
upload	enviar
file	arquivo
cloud storage	armazenamento em nuvem

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4. Vocabulary — Social Media

English	Português
social media	redes sociais
social network	rede social
post	publicação
comment	comentário
like	curtida
share	compartilhar
follower	seguidor
following	seguindo
profile	perfil
feed	feed
story	story
livestream	transmissão ao vivo
influencer	influenciador
content creator	criador de conteúdo
viral	viral
hashtag	hashtag
trend	tendência
algorithm	algoritmo
direct message / DM	mensagem direta
block	bloquear
unfollow	deixar de seguir
delete	apagar

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5. Useful Expressions

Technology

I use my phone to...

I spend a lot of time online.

I use technology every day.

I can't imagine my life without...

Technology makes it easier to...

Technology allows us to...

Social Media

I use social media mainly for...

I follow several...

I rarely post anything.

I often share...

I don't like sharing personal information online.

I think social media can be useful, but...

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6. Grammar — CAN

Usamos can para falar sobre:

• habilidade;

• possibilidade;

• permissão;

• capacidade.

Ability

I can speak English.

She can use several software programs.

They can work remotely.

Possibility

Technology can make our lives easier.

Social media can be useful for businesses.

Permission

You can use my computer.

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7. CAN — Structure

Affirmative

Subject + can + base verb

I can drive.

She can speak English.

We can work remotely.

Negative

Subject + can't + base verb

I can't drive.

She can't speak Chinese.

We can't access the website.

Question

Can + subject + base verb?

Can you use Excel?

Can you help me?

Can I use your phone?

Important

Depois de can, usamos o verbo na forma básica.

❌ I can to use it.

✅ I can use it.

❌ She can uses it.

✅ She can use it.

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8. CAN — Practice

Complete:

1. I _______ use a smartphone.

2. She _______ speak three languages.

3. We _______ work from home.

4. _______ you help me with this app?

5. He _______ access the website.

6. You _______ download the file here.

7. I _______ understand this software.

8. _______ I use your computer?

Possible answers

1. can

2. can

3. can

4. Can

5. can't / can

6. can

7. can / can't

8. Can

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9. COULD

Could possui vários usos importantes.

1. Habilidade no passado

When I was younger, I could spend hours playing computer games.

I could use basic computers when I was ten.

Compare:

I can use Photoshop now.

I could use Photoshop when I was at university.

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10. COULD — Polite Requests

Could é muito usado para fazer pedidos de maneira mais educada.

Could you help me?

Could you send me the file?

Could you explain this?

Could you check my account?

Could you show me how this works?

Compare:

Can you help me?

Direto e normal.

Could you help me?

Mais educado.

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11. COULD — Possibility

Também podemos usar could para possibilidades.

Social media could become even more important in the future.

Technology could change the way we work.

Artificial intelligence could replace some jobs.

This app could help you organize your work.

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12. CAN × COULD

Can	Could
habilidade atual	habilidade passada
pedido direto	pedido mais educado
possibilidade	possibilidade
permissão	pedido educado

Examples

Can you send me the file?

Could you send me the file?

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I can use this software.

I could use this software when I was working there.

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Technology can improve productivity.

Technology could completely change this industry.

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13. SHOULD

Usamos should principalmente para:

• dar conselhos;

• fazer recomendações;

• dizer o que consideramos correto ou melhor;

• falar sobre uma expectativa.

Examples

You should use a strong password.

You should update your software.

People should spend less time online.

You shouldn't share your password.

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14. SHOULD — Structure

Affirmative

Subject + should + base verb

You should update your phone.

We should be careful online.

Negative

Subject + shouldn't + base verb

You shouldn't share personal information.

People shouldn't spend all day online.

Question

Should + subject + base verb?

Should I delete this app?

Should we post this?

Should people use social media less?

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15. Important

Depois de should, usamos o verbo na forma básica.

❌ You should to change your password.

✅ You should change your password.

❌ You should changing your password.

✅ You should change your password.

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16. Practice — CAN / COULD / SHOULD

Escolha a melhor opção.

1. You _______ use a stronger password.
   a) can
   b) should
   c) could

2. _______ you help me with my computer?
   a) Should
   b) Could
   c) Must

3. When I was a child, I _______ spend hours playing games.
   a) could
   b) should
   c) can

4. You _______ share your password with strangers.
   a) should
   b) shouldn't
   c) could

5. _______ I use your Wi-Fi?
   a) Can
   b) Should
   c) Could

6. Technology _______ make communication easier.
   a) can
   b) should
   c) could

7. We _______ be more careful about what we post online.
   a) should
   b) can
   c) could

8. _______ you send me the document again, please?
   a) Should
   b) Could
   c) Can

Answers

1. b

2. b

3. a

4. b

5. a / c

6. a / c

7. a

8. b

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17. Technology Problems

English	Português
the battery is dead	a bateria acabou
the phone is frozen	o celular travou
the screen is broken	a tela está quebrada
the internet is down	a internet caiu
the connection is slow	a conexão está lenta
the computer crashed	o computador travou
the app isn't working	o aplicativo não está funcionando
I forgot my password	esqueci minha senha
my account was hacked	minha conta foi hackeada
I can't log in	não consigo entrar
the file won't open	o arquivo não abre
the system is down	o sistema está fora do ar

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18. Speaking — Tech Support

Situation

Seu computador não está funcionando.

O aluno deve explicar:

My computer isn't working.

I can't access my files.

The screen is frozen.

I can't connect to the internet.

Peça ajuda usando could:

Could you help me?

Could you check the computer?

Could you show me what I should do?

O professor deve dar conselhos usando should:

You should restart the computer.

You should check the connection.

You should update the software.

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19. Social Media — Advantages

Discuta:

Social media can...

help people communicate.

help businesses reach customers.

provide educational content.

help people find information.

create professional opportunities.

connect people from different countries.

promote small businesses.

help people learn languages.

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20. Social Media — Disadvantages

Social media can also:

waste time.

cause stress.

spread misinformation.

affect people's privacy.

create unrealistic expectations.

reduce face-to-face communication.

become addictive.

affect people's concentration.

Discussion

Pergunte:

1. Which advantages are the most important?

2. Which disadvantages are the most serious?

3. Can social media be addictive?

4. Should children use social media?

5. Should parents control children's screen time?

6. Should people take regular breaks from social media?

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21. Digital Safety

Apresente estas recomendações:

You should...

• use strong passwords;

• use two-factor authentication;

• update your software;

• check privacy settings;

• be careful with links;

• verify information;

• use secure websites.

You shouldn't...

• share your password;

• click suspicious links;

• share sensitive information;

• accept every friend request;

• post your location publicly;

• trust everything you read online.

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22. Speaking — Give Advice

Imagine que seu amigo tem estes problemas.

Problem 1

I spend five hours a day on social media.

Give three recommendations.

You should...

You shouldn't...

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Problem 2

Someone I don't know is sending me messages.

You should...

You shouldn't...

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Problem 3

My account was hacked.

You should...

You could...

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Problem 4

I can't stop checking my phone.

You should...

You could...

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23. Discussion — Technology and Society

1. Is technology making our lives easier?

2. Are people too dependent on smartphones?

3. Could AI change the job market?

4. Should companies allow employees to work remotely?

5. Can social media improve people's lives?

6. Should children have smartphones?

7. Could technology replace teachers?

8. Should people limit their screen time?

9. Can social media be a good source of news?

10. Should people be more careful about their digital footprint?

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24. Debate — Social Media: Good or Bad?

Divida a turma em dois grupos.

Group A — Social media is beneficial

Use:

Social media can...

It allows people to...

It could help...

People can use it to...

Group B — Social media is harmful

Use:

People shouldn't...

Social media can cause...

It could lead to...

People should spend less time...

Final question

Overall, do the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages?

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25. Role-play — Asking for Help

Situation

Você está em uma loja de tecnologia e precisa de ajuda.

Customer

Pergunte:

Could you help me?

Could you explain the difference between these two phones?

Can this phone connect to Wi-Fi?

Can I use it with my current SIM card?

Could you show me how it works?

Which one should I buy?

Sales assistant

Responda:

You can use it with...

You could choose...

I think you should...

This model is better for...

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26. Speaking — My Relationship with Technology

O aluno deve falar durante 3 minutos.

Inclua:

1. What devices you use.

2. What you use them for.

3. Which apps you use.

4. How often you use social media.

5. What technology has made easier.

6. What technology can do.

7. What technology could change in the future.

8. What people should do to use technology responsibly.

Required language

Use:

• 3 sentences with can;

• 2 sentences with could;

• 3 sentences with should.

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27. Grammar Challenge

Transforme as frases.

Example

It's a good idea to use a strong password.

→ You should use a strong password.

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1. It's a good idea to update your software.

2. It's not a good idea to share your password.

3. Is it possible for you to help me?

4. Is it possible for you to send the file?

5. I had the ability to use computers when I was ten.

6. Is it possible for me to use your phone?

7. It's a good idea to check the privacy settings.

8. It's not a good idea to click unknown links.

Answers

1. You should update your software.

2. You shouldn't share your password.

3. Could you help me?

4. Could you send me the file?

5. I could use computers when I was ten.

6. Can/Could I use your phone?

7. You should check the privacy settings.

8. You shouldn't click unknown links.

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28. Error Correction

Corrija os erros:

1. I can to use Photoshop.

2. You should to change your password.

3. Could you to help me?

4. She can speaks English.

5. You shouldn't sharing personal information.

6. When I was younger, I can use computers.

7. He could to solve the problem.

8. You should uses two-factor authentication.

Answers

1. I can use Photoshop.

2. You should change your password.

3. Could you help me?

4. She can speak English.

5. You shouldn't share personal information.

6. When I was younger, I could use computers.

7. He could solve the problem.

8. You should use two-factor authentication.

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29. Final Speaking Challenge

"Technology in the Future"

Imagine technology in 2040.

Responda:

1. What can technology do today?

2. What could technology do in 2040?

3. How could AI change education?

4. How could technology change work?

5. Could people stop using smartphones?

6. What should governments do about technology?

7. What should schools teach students?

8. What should individuals do to protect their privacy?

9. What technology could become obsolete?

10. What technology would you like to see in the future?

Challenge

O aluno deve falar durante 4–5 minutos.

Use:

CAN

Technology can already...

COULD

In the future, technology could...

SHOULD

Governments should...

People shouldn't...

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30. Homework — Writing

Escreva 200–250 palavras com o título:

"How Technology Is Changing Our Lives"

Inclua:

• vantagens da tecnologia;

• desvantagens;

• impacto nas relações sociais;

• impacto no trabalho;

• impacto na educação;

• previsão para o futuro;

• conselhos para usar tecnologia de maneira responsável.

Grammar requirement

Use pelo menos:

• 4 × can

• 4 × could

• 4 × should / shouldn't

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31. Homework — Speaking

Grave um áudio de 3–4 minutos respondendo:

"Could you live without social media and your smartphone?"

Explique:

• what you use them for;

• what you can do without them;

• what you couldn't do easily;

• what you should change about your digital habits.

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32. Review

CAN

Ability

I can use a computer.

Possibility

Technology can improve productivity.

Permission

Can I use your phone?

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COULD

Past ability

I could use computers when I was ten.

Polite request

Could you help me?

Possibility

Technology could change education.

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SHOULD

Advice

You should use a strong password.

Negative advice

You shouldn't share personal information.

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33. Key Vocabulary

device — dispositivo
software — software
app — aplicativo
account — conta
password — senha
notification — notificação
social media — redes sociais
post — publicação
comment — comentário
follower — seguidor
share — compartilhar
privacy — privacidade
algorithm — algoritmo
influencer — influenciador
content creator — criador de conteúdo
screen time — tempo de tela
online safety — segurança online
digital footprint — pegada digital
go viral — viralizar
get hacked — ser hackeado

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34. Teacher's Evaluation

Skill	Score
Technology vocabulary	/5
Social media vocabulary	/5
Grammar	/5
Pronunciation	/5
Fluency	/5
Interaction	/5
Can / Can't	/5
Could	/5
Should / Shouldn't	/5
Ability to give advice	/5

Main objective

O aluno deve terminar a aula conseguindo falar sobre tecnologia e redes sociais, descrever habilidades e possibilidades, fazer pedidos educados e oferecer conselhos, usando can, could e should de maneira natural em situações reais.