segunda-feira, 26 de setembro de 2011

Denise Oliveira


MY NAME IS DENISE. I LIVE IN MONT-SERRAT.
I LIKE ESCOLA PARQUE. I STUDY INFORMÁTICA, ENGLISH, CERAMICS, GINÁSTICA
AEROBICS, GARDENING. I HAVE TWO SISTERS AND TWO BROTHERS. I LIKE MOST OF
SPORTS; TO DANCE, AERÓBIC GYMNASTICS. I LIKE LISTEN TO MUSIC,REED BOOKS, DANCE,
BEACH. I ALWAYS WALK TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY.SOMETIMES/SELDOM I GO AT CHURCH.
BAD I LIKE OF MUSIC GOSPEL.

terça-feira, 20 de setembro de 2011

Andresa, 17


My name is Andresa. I am 17. I live with my mother and my brother. I live in the neighborhood of Liberdade. I am on the penultimate high school year. I like to study, read books of poetry. I dislike falsehood and I hate washing dishes. When I finish my studies, I plan to do some stage and I want to attend a medical school, also in psychology because I want to have a better life. Life is not easy and you have to fight and believe in their dreams you have.

paulo fernando,25


My name is Paulo Fernando. I live in the neighborhood of Pau Miúdo with my mother and my brothers. I like movies and music. In the future I want to attend advertising and propaganda college.

quarta-feira, 14 de setembro de 2011

Tereza, 25




I am Tereza. I am 25. I am married. I have a daughter whose name is Maria Vitória. She is 3. I work selling cosmetics.

Eu sou Tereza . Eu tenho 25 anos de idade. Eu sou casada. Eu tenho 1 filha. Ela tem 3 anos de idade. O nome dela é Maria Vitória. Eu trabalho com vendas.

Gleidevan, 44



Good morning!

My name is Gleidevan. I am 44. I am separated and I have a 10-year-old son whose name is Pedro. I was born in a town called Feira de Santana in Bahia. I have a brother and 2 sisters. I work selling clothes, cosmetics, etc.

Bom dia!
Eu sou Gleidevan. Eu tenho 44 anos de idade. Eu estou separada e tenho um filho de 10 anos de idade, seu nome é Pedro. Eu nasci em Feira de Santana. Eu tenho um irmão e duas irmãs. Eu trabalho com vendas.

Eliana Veras, 56


My name is Eliana Santana Veras, I live in Cidade Nova. I live with my family. I have 4 brothers and 4 sisters. In my spare time, I like to dance. Tomorrow I will become 56.

terça-feira, 6 de setembro de 2011

Almir Agostinho


I am Almir Agostinho resident of the neighborhood of Caixa D'Água. I'm 46 years old. I have six brothers, I am a person who enjoy interacting with friends. I am a Tour Guide in Salvador and do various tours to the main tourist attractions of the state of Bahia. Recently concluded top level in the area of tourism. Now I'm studying English because it is essential for those who act in this area. I soon want to do an exchange in English-speaking country in order to broaden my knowledge.

Ariele Casaes, 13


Hi, My name is Ariele Casaes. I'm 13 years old. I live in the city of Salvador in the neighborhood of Caixa D'Água with my family. I have a sister who lives with me and my mother. I like to live in Salvador. I really like going to the beach or the park in my free time. I study at Anísio Teixeira School. I want to be a medical physical therapist.

Suelene, 33


Hi! My name is Suelene Nunes. I am 33. I live in IAPI. I live with my family. I have two children. Francisco is 13 and Sara is 20. In my spare time, I like to study. I am unumployed. I am a machine operator.

Suelene, 33


Hi! My name is Suelene Nunes. I am 33. I live in IAPI. I live with my family. I have two children. Francisco is 13 and Sara is 20. In my spare time, I like to study. I am unumployed. I am a machine operator.

Ana Rafaela, 17


My name is Ana Rafaela dos Santos. I am 17. I live in Pau Míúdo, a neighborhood close to Escola Parque. I live with my family. I have a brother and a sister. Rafael is my brother. He's 11; Clara is my sister; she's 7. During my spare time, I like to go to the beach, and to the movies. I am graduating from high school. That's my last year. I intend to go to a Nursing school. I am willing to meet you.

Maristela ,46

My name is Maristela Santos. I am 46. I am divorced. I have two daughters. They are twins and are 22. I live in Caixa D' Água. I have two dogs: a pooch is female and is called Divina and the other is a male. His name is Pepe. He is a Fila. I am a nurse and I have looked for a job. I want either to work for the state or for the city hall. In my spare time, I like to go to the cinema, reading, traveling, listening to music. I want to make a trip to the United States this year. I want to find a job there if it is possible.

Naiara,19


Naiara Araujo, 18

My name is Naiara. I am 18 years. I live in the neighborhood called Pero Vaz. I like to live there because I know about everybody there. I have my 2 brothers and a sister. I live with my aunts, my grandmother, my father and my cousin. In my spare time I love to read, internet, watching television. In my house we have two dogs and two parakeets . In the future, I plan to attend nutrition college. I would love to talk with you Lovejoy Student.

segunda-feira, 5 de setembro de 2011

JACQUELINE FIGUEIRÊDO


My name is Jacqueline. I am 47 years old I am married. I have 3 kids. Luise is 26; Valeria is 14; Hector is 5. I am independent and I plan to major in nursing because I love this profession and now that my children are more able to do everything. I get up at 6:00. I prepare my children for school because of the transportation .. I'm coming for the English-all Monday morning and study with my children.in the afternoon at 17:00 I leave my son to the Hapikido and my daughter pick him up later. I go out on weekends to the house of my mother-in-law. I also go to the beach and I watch the news and soap operas at night.


Rita Cristo


My name is Rita. I live in the neighborhood of Liberdade. I have three children and one grandchild. I am separated, a housewife, I'm 54 years old and evangelical, like football and I support, and a Bahia that local team. I have two daughters and a son as I mentioned above, a grandson son of my youngest son of 20 years, has 27 daughters and 28 years. They graduated and went to college and and are doing post - graduate and work, one lives outside of Bahia and is engaged. I love to watch TV shows on Sky and preferably with Portuguese subtitles.

Aline Santos


My name is Aline I'm 30, I live in Salvador. My parents' names are Adalberto Jose dos Santos and Maria Sousa Eliete Santos. I have a third elementary school administration. I have an experience as a teacher. I like international music and classical music as well. I intend to finish my course of Management. I want to take the course of languages, speak English and Spanish fluently. I have a dream of visiting the United States. I love to dance.

Jacqueline N.P.Figueiredo

My name is Jacqueline. I am 47 years old I am married. I have 3 kids. Luise is 26; Valeria is 14; Hector is 5. I am independent and I plan to major in nursing because I love this profession and now that my children are more able to do everything. I get up at 6:00. I prepare my children for school because of the transportation .. I'm coming for the English-all Monday morning and study with my children.in the afternoon at 17:00 I leave my son to the Hapikido and my daughter pick him up later. I go out on weekends to the house of my mother-in-law. I also go to the beach and I watch the news and soap operas at night.


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Antônio Paulo


My name is Paulo Silva. I am 41. I live in Caixa D´Água. I live to live here due to several reasons: it is near downtown; it has a good access to other neighborhoods, it is close to the beach, churchers, medical centers, etc. I live with my wife and my daughters. I attend a computer course in the afternoon. I like making new friends and studying.

Felipe, 15 - My life


Hello, my name is Felipe. I am 15 years old. I live in the city of Salvador. I live in Rua Vitor Serra that is in the neighborhood of Pero Vaz. I live with my mother and my brother. My home is humble and my mother is unemployed, but we are happy. My mother is Joceane and my brother is called Lucas. I have a sister called Carol. My sister does not live with me. I plan for the future to be a musician and join a famous band. I know I will accomplish my desire, because I play some instruments as well. I also really like the English classes at Escola Parque it is a very good school.

quarta-feira, 3 de agosto de 2011

Maria Milza

My name is Maria Milza . I live in Lapinha. I live with my family.I have five sisters and five brothers . I have three children In my spare time,I like to listen to music. In the near future, I intend to learn how to speak English.

Meu nome é Shirley


Eu moro no bairro Caixa D água. Eu tenho 34 anos sou casada,tenho 3 irmãs,eu sou da cidade de Aracaju e hoje eu resido na cidade de Salvador, estou gostando que já tem 6 anos aqui nessa cidade linda. Eu pretendo mim firma aqui por muito tempo , trabalho com alguns artesanatos.

Aiala, 20


My name is Aiala. I live in Liberdade. I live with my family. I have two sisters. I don’t have any children. In my spare time, I like to date. In the near future, I intend to marry.

Ingrid, 18


My name is Ingrid. I live in Pero Vaz. I live with my family. I have a sister. In my sparetime, I like to computer . In the near future, I intend to go to the university.

Rosineide 35



MY name is Rosineide. I live in Cabula. I live with my family. I have 8 brothers and 4 sisters. I don’t have any children. In my sparetime, I like to go to church. I Intend to attend a nursery course.

Ednaildes, 17


My name is Ednaildes. I live in 7 de Abril. I live with my family. I have 3 sisters. In my spare time, I like to dance. In the near future, I intend to attend a drama course.

Itan, 20



My name is Itan. I live in Cidade Nova. I live with my family. I have a brother and a sister. I don’t have any children. In my spare time, I like to date. In the near future, I intend to marry.

Léia Cerqueira, 27


My name is Léia Cerqueira. I live in Liberdade. I live with my family. I have one brothers and three sisters. In my spare time, I like to travel. In the near future, I intend to enter the industrial area.

CARMELITA, 66

My name is Carmelita. I live in Barbalho. I live with my family. I have four brothers. I have three children. In my spare time, I like to travel. In the near future, I intend to completing the English course.

Anísio, 53


My name is Anísio de Roma. I'm 53 years old. I am from Nazaré das Farinhas, a small town in the country side of Bahia. I am a civil servant. I taught German for a long time. I live in IAPI. I live with my family. I have 4 brothers and three sisters. I have 2 children, Arthur Zeus and Arthur Gabriel. They are twins. In my spare time, I like to go to the Cinema. In the near future, I intend to travel to Europe.
, Today I intend to complete this course because I have difficulty with the English expression as well as with the use of computer language.

Eliana Veras, 56



My name is Eliana Santana Veras, I live in Cidade Nova. I live with my family. I have 4 brothers and 4 sisters. In my spare time, I like to dance. Tomorrow I will become 56.

terça-feira, 2 de agosto de 2011

Janete Santos

My name is Janete Santos. I am 64. I live at Tamarineiro Square, Salvador, Bahia. I have 3 children. I am a widow woman. I live alone and I am a believer.


Meu nome é Janete santos ,tenho 64 anos, moro largo do tamarineiro salvador Bahia, tenho 3 filhos, sou viúva ,moro sozinha, sou cristã.

sábado, 4 de junho de 2011

US General Consulate's Invitation to a Mural Painting Unveiling






Salvador, Bahia June 1st, 2011

Invited by Mr. Mark Pannel, US Consul for Press and Culture - General Consulate Rio de Janeiro - I went to ACBEU (Brazil - United States Association) to take part of the 70th ACBEU's anniversary celebration whose one of the activities was the unveiling of a mural painting. This mural had been painted by young African-American artist Chanel Compton in collaboration with Bahian public school students. The painting was great and it presented clear Bahian cultural references. This event was also meaningful because students involved in the painting belong to a program sponsored by the US Embassy via ACBEU. This program called ACCESS gives lower class students the opportunity to study English as a second language.

quinta-feira, 2 de junho de 2011

4th Africa Day - May 25, 2011





May 25, 2011: Africa Day – In order to celebrate this date, we had the 4th Africa Day event at Escola Parque. I was one of the speakers invited as I have a Specialization on African-Brazilian Social and Cultural History. My lecture was based on the essay “Black Religion: Core Emphasis and Orientations", by Gayraud Wilmore. I had the access to this essay through the excellent book you have donated, among many others, to the Escola Parque: “Essays on African-American History, Culture and Society", by William SCOTT & William SHADE. There were about 200 teachers at Escola Parque auditorium and I could talk about the African American history from the Africans’ arrival in the British colonies in 1619 to the 21st century, but, of course, I had to guide and delimitate my lecture and time, focusing on the principles of the black religion, accordingly to Mr. Wilmore: survival, elevation and liberation. It was fantastic and the audience reaction was grateful!!! This event was very meaningful as we had the presence of the well-known linguistics professor Ms. Yêda Pessoa de Castro, Doctor in African Languages – Zaire National University, who gave us a wonderful lecture on African languages influence in our Portuguese.

English Teachers' Workshop at Escola Parque



May 12, 2011: English Teachers’ workshop at Escola Parque
I have attended the Public School Teachers’ Development Program (PSTDP) sponsored by the US Embassy in partnership with ACBEU and Secretaria de Educação do Estado da Bahia, reason why I had the chance to multiply what I have seen at ACBEU with English teachers that work for Escola Parque Center. But I was not the only facilitator involved in the event: I invited two PSTDP colleagues that work at Escola Parque to present the event with me as well. The discussion was completely made in English which is something not so common for us public school English teachers and the themes of the meeting were "Language Teachers as Language Learners" and "Learning Styles", both themes were selected from the first chapters of the book "From Language Learner to Language Teacher – An Introduction to Teaching English as Foreign Language", by Don Snow – PSTDP book we have used at ACBEU. Teachers loved the meeting and certainly it served to increase our self-esteem as public school English teachers: we talked about the important role teachers of English as a foreign language play during students’ learning process, due to the fact that we know a lot about our students’ strengths and weaknesses, being able to help them efficiently in this regard.

Social Networking Sites Event - April 28, 2011


April 28, 2011 – Social Networking Event
On April 28, we had a meeting at Escola Parque at the Nucleus of New Technologies where I work. The theme discussed was the social networking sites with emphasis on their educational use and the necessary etiquettes such a usage requires. I was invited to talk about the social networking sites I have used to establish the exchange with the Lovejoy Technology Academy (Brooklyn, Illinois, USA). I gave the audience examples of the sites I have used in my classes, such as: Edmodo, Tapped In, Orkut, Blogger and Skype. There were about 200 people (among teachers and school staff) during this event.

E-mail sent to the US Embassy on Escola Parque last events


Dear Ms. Rougles & Mr. Pannel,
In order to show you how grateful I have been for everything that you through the US Embassy have done for me, I feel the need to talk about the last events I have taken part of – events that directly or indirectly had
something to do with US Embassy Programs or contributions or my professional relationship with the Lovejoy Technology Academy, the American school with whom I have worked. Below you have an idea of the events I am referring to and the relation your country, your Embassy or you have with them:
(Please have a look at the event pictures and the Power Point on Black Religion: Core Emphasis and Orientations the that were attached)


May 25, 2011: Africa Day – In order to celebrate this date, we had the 4th Africa Day event at Escola Parque. I was one of the speakers invited as I have a Specialization on African-Brazilian Social and Cultural History. My lecture was based on the essay “Black Religion: Core Emphasis and Orientations", by Gayraud Wilmore. I had the access to this essay through the excellent book you have donated, among many others, to the Escola Parque: “Essays on African-American History, Culture and Society", by William SCOTT & William SHADE. There were about 200 teachers at Escola Parque auditorium and I could talk about the African American history from the Africans’ arrival in the British colonies in 1619 to the 21st century, but, of course, I had to guide and delimitate my lecture and time, focusing on the principles of the black religion, accordingly to Mr. Wilmore: survival, elevation and liberation. It was fantastic and the audience reaction was grateful!!! This event was very meaningful as we had the presence of the well-known linguistics professor Ms. Yêda Pessoa de Castro, Doctor in African Languages – Zaire National University, who gave us a wonderful lecture on African languages influence in our Portuguese.
May 12, 2011: English Teachers’ meeting at Escola Parque
I have attended the Public School Teachers’ Development Program (PSTDP) sponsored by the US Embassy in partnership with ACBEU and Secretaria de Educação do Estado da Bahia, reason why I had the chance to multiply what I have seen at ACBEU with English teachers that work for Escola Parque Center. But I was not the only facilitator involved in the event: I invited two PSTDP colleagues that work at Escola Parque to present the event with me as well. The discussion was completely made in English which is something not so common for us public school English teachers and the themes of the meeting were "Language Teachers as Language Learners" and "Learning Styles", both themes were selected from the first chapters of the book "From Language Learner to Language Teacher – An Introduction to Teaching English as Foreign Language", by Don Snow – PSTDP book we have used at ACBEU. Teachers loved the meeting and certainly it served to increase our self-esteem as public school English teachers: we talked about the important role teachers of English as a foreign language play during students’ learning process, due to the fact that we know a lot about our students’ strengths and weaknesses, being able to help them efficiently in this regard.

April 28, 2011 – Social Networking Event
On April 28, we had a meeting at Escola Parque at the Nucleus of New Technologies where I work. The theme discussed was the social networking sites with emphasis on their educational use and the necessary etiquettes such a usage requires. I was invited to talk about the social networking sites I have used to establish the exchange with the Lovejoy Technology Academy (Brooklyn, Illinois, USA). I gave the audience examples of the sites I have used in my classes, such as: Edmodo, Tapped In, Orkut, Blogger and Skype. There were about 200 people (among teachers and school staff) during this event.

A bookcase for your donations I asked the Escola Parque principal to put a bookcase inside my classroom so that your book donations could be displayed there. He did so. Now we have a wonderful bookcase there with the books donated. Students and English teachers can have access to such materials if they want.

As you can see, any chances I have to multiply what I learn and the experiences I have had I do it. I like to be proactive.
Thank you for all the support you have given me! The only way I can find to retribute you is sending you e-mails talking about the events I got involved in.
Again,
Thank you very much!!

--

Tyrone Braga Santiago

quarta-feira, 18 de maio de 2011

Vítor Hugo, 42



My name is Vítor Hugo Silva. I am 42. I live in Cidade Nova. I like to live there because I was born there. I have worked as a cook and as a dressmaker. In my free time, I like to watch movies. I want to go to college. I want to study Social Sciences.

terça-feira, 19 de abril de 2011

Luciana Costa, 16 years old





Hello! My name's Luciana Costa.
I'm sixteen years old and I live in Salvador.
I study in at School Parque and at Anísio.
I like to learn English.
In my free time I like to study,
watch TV and to listen music.
I do technical course on environment
because I love the nature.
I like to go and Party.

terça-feira, 12 de abril de 2011

Núbia

My name is Nubia. I am 45 years old and I live in Salvador, Bahia. I'm single and I live with my aunt and cousin. I like cinema, theater, dance, music, reading and traveling. I have three dogs. I like animals. I'm interested in politics, nature and I always try to be updated on what happens in the world. I'm outgoing and I enjoy meeting people.

Jéssica Sobral


My name is Jéssica Sobral. I'm 19. I live in Pero Vaz. I live with my grandparents. I have two sisters. Their names are Joice and Juciele. I am a Baptist. I enjoy meeting new people and new places. I love listening to gospel music and reading books. I am a very dreamy girl, you know, if you don't dream, you can't go anywhere!!!

segunda-feira, 11 de abril de 2011

Alzenir


My name is Alzenir. My nickname is Zeni. I am 52. I live in IAPI. I am divorced. I have no children. I father is stil alive. He's 86. He had 13 children! In my spare time, I like reading and walking.

quarta-feira, 6 de abril de 2011

Ariel Joau, 29


My name is Ariel. I'm 29 years old and live in the Caixa D água. I have attend a biology college and worked and at the port of Salvador. I'm doing this English course to improve and overcome the language barrier, which is now essential to extend my studies: articles in English.
My hobby is currently riding a motorcycle. I have plans with my group of motorcyclists for making a trip to southern Brazil. We plan to go to Uruguay, Argentina and back to Bahia, passing through several states of Brazil. I will use a 650 Drag Star, a motorcycle custon type, comfortable and strong for such a trip.
For my professional future, I'll invest in the food industry fast-food, and later also in the area of
​​bike parts and clothing.
I enjoy watching movies and drinking Coke. I like playing computer games.

terça-feira, 5 de abril de 2011

Mariana, 21


My name is Mariana. I am 21. I live in Pero Vaz, a neighborhood close to Escola Parque. In my house there are 7 peole: my mother, two brothers, a niece and I. In my spare time, I like to watch TV and taking care of my animals: 5 female dogs, 1 male dog, 1 female cat, 3 tortoises, 3 parakeets, 1 jandaia and 3 rats. I really enjoy caring for animals. I intend to do a Veterinary college

Maristela Santos


My name is Maristela Santos. I am 46. I am divorced. I have two daughters. They are twins and are 22. I live in Caixa D' Água. I have two dogs: a pooch is female and is called Divina and the other is a male. His name is Pepe. He is a Fila. I am a nurse and I have looked for a job. I want either to work for the state or for the city hall. In my spare time, I like to go to the cinema, reading, traveling, listening to music. I want to make a trip to the United States this year. I want to find a job there if it is possible.

Paulo Fernando, 25


My name is Paulo Fernando. I live in the neighborhood of Pau Miúdo with my mother and my brothers. I like movies and music. In the future I want to attend advertising and propaganda college.

segunda-feira, 4 de abril de 2011

Vandeci


My name is Vandeci. I am 62. I live with my husbund. I have 3 children. All of them have lived in Italy. I live in Liberdade.

Neuza


My name is Neuza Santana. I am 57 years old. I live on João VI Avenue, Brotas. I live with my husband Renato and my 3 children: Uliana, Ulisses and Hélio. In my spare time, I like to read and to watch TV, mainly sports program. I would like to recover my wasting time regarding the studies and to improve my potencial as both a human being and a professional.

Antônio Paulo


My name is Paulo Silva. I am 41. I live in Caixa D´Água. I live to live here due to several reasons: it is near downtown; it has a good access to other neighborhoods, it is close to the beach, churchers, medical centers, etc. I live with my wife and my daughters. I attend a computer course in the afternoon. I like making new friends and studying.