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Heleno Alves da Luz

The Talking to Improve Podcast is a space to encourage communication!

It is believed that through dialogue we can improve ourselves in every way, so we motivate the interaction between everyone!

Feel free to interact as you wish, propose debates, share news, talk about what you feel like, we just hope that the respect that good education offers is maintained!

So, when you join us, introduce yourself, talk a little about yourself so we can get to know you. This is good for you to exercise your communication power and it is also good for others to develop the ability to listen, in addition to getting to know you!

Remember, the participation of each one of us is important for everyone!

Every opportunity exercised helps to consolidate knowledge, expand the culture, allows us to improve! So, use every opportunity for dialogue and talk, talk again, talk a lot, expose your ideas and be open to learn from others!

So, come on with us my friends, let’s talk to improve!

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Today I'll talk about climate change. This relevant issue has caught the attention of all of us around the world and its consequences have severely affected the lives of many people, and I am sure that at some point it will affect your life as well.

So, let's play it!

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Reference:

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/stories/climate-action/

https://climate.nasa.gov/blog/3104/flip-flop-why-variations-in-earths-magnetic-field-arent-causing-todays-climate-change/

https://climateoutreach.org/media/katharine-hayhoe-talk-climate-change-podcast/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNnuUuJxmQw&t=29s

https://www.iucn.org/sites/dev/files/ocean_warming_issues_brief_final.pdf

https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/the-effects-of-ocean-warming/

https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/scienceandhealth/2021/08/amazon-and-northeast-will-suffer-from-longer-droughts.shtml

https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/06/25/coastal-cities-on-the-frontline-of-the-climate-crisis-could-sink-below-the-waves-by-2050

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNmRr-BYnxA&t=457s

https://www.pnas.org/content/118/29/e2013046118

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/13/world/asia/china-flooding-evacuations.html

https://niwa.co.nz/natural-hazards/extreme-weather-heavy-rainfall

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210813-tens-of-thousands-urged-to-evacuate-as-heavy-rain-hits-japan

https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/inconvenient-truth-droughts-shrink-hydropower-pose-risk-global-push-clean-energy-2021-08-13/

https://news.mongabay.com/2021/07/lessons-from-brazils-sao-paulo-droughts-commentary/

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-09/brazil-could-face-losses-of-up-to-10m-bags-of-coffee-amid-frost

https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/severe-drought-devastates-washington-states-wheat-crop-79406669

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qt-OIYHyBM&t=4s

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For now, I'll say some words about the process of acquiring a new language, I hope that words can help you to go ahead and learn English or another language that you want.

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In this episode, I'll share with you a short excerpt from an amazing speech made by Barack Obama. That's an excellent opportunity to practice your English skills and expand the culture!

So, let's talk to improve!

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For this time I'd like to quote a very beautiful poem by John Clare, called "I am". I recite a short version that was cited in episode 2 of the second season of Penny Dreadful, Above the Vaulted Sky.

I hope you enjoy it as I do.

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In that short episode, I'll tell you a story that I found very interesting! 

Tell me what you think about that!

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Hello friends, let's go ahead. In this episode thirteen I'm going to continue the previous episode, so if you haven't heard episode twelve yet, just listen to it before that, so this is the part two.

Now, let's take a look at some of the traditional mealtimes prayers.

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References:

* 25 Inspiring Dinner Prayers to Say Before Meals - https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/25-inspiring-dinner-prayers-meals-200734539.html

* Book of Common Prayer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Common_Prayer

* Prayer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer

* The (Online) Book of Common Prayer - https://www.bcponline.org/

* The Book of Common Prayer - https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/book-common-prayer

* Prayer - https://www.britannica.com/topic/prayer

* What is prayer? - https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-prayer.html

* 13 Traditional Dinner Blessings and Mealtime Prayers - https://www.learnreligions.com/dinner-prayers-and-mealtime-blessings-701303

* 5 Great and Quick Prayers Before Meals - https://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/christianity/galleries/5-great-quick-prayers-before-meals.aspx

* Prayer Before Meals - https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/prayers_before/prayer_before_dinner_meals.html

* Prayer, Sacrifice and Offerings - https://www.godswordforyou.com/thoughts/213-thoughts-on-prayer/1263-prayer-sacrifice-and-offerings.html

* Prayer of Sacrifice - http://www.parishoftheholysacrifice.ph/prayer-of-sacrifice/

* Prayer Bible Verses - https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/prayer-bible-verses/

* Can Faith without Works Still Save You? - https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/can-faith-without-works-still-save-you.html

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In this episode twelve, let me invite you to think about what holy represents in your life, I'm here today to talk about traditional meal times prayers. I think it is better to divide this podcast into two parts, in order to facilitate the time of prayer, so this is part one.

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References:

* 25 Inspiring Dinner Prayers to Say Before Meals - https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/25-inspiring-dinner-prayers-meals-200734539.html

* Book of Common Prayer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Common_Prayer

* Prayer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer

* The (Online) Book of Common Prayer - https://www.bcponline.org/

* The Book of Common Prayer - https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/book-common-prayer

* Prayer - https://www.britannica.com/topic/prayer

* What is prayer? - https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-prayer.html

* 13 Traditional Dinner Blessings and Mealtime Prayers - https://www.learnreligions.com/dinner-prayers-and-mealtime-blessings-701303

* 5 Great and Quick Prayers Before Meals - https://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/christianity/galleries/5-great-quick-prayers-before-meals.aspx

* Prayer Before Meals - https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/prayers_before/prayer_before_dinner_meals.html

* Prayer, Sacrifice and Offerings - https://www.godswordforyou.com/thoughts/213-thoughts-on-prayer/1263-prayer-sacrifice-and-offerings.html

* Prayer of Sacrifice - http://www.parishoftheholysacrifice.ph/prayer-of-sacrifice/

* Prayer Bible Verses - https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/prayer-bible-verses/

* Can Faith without Works Still Save You? - https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/can-faith-without-works-still-save-you.html

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In this second episode from Great Song section you'll listen about the song 'Cat's in the Cradle', this song began a poem by Sandra Chapin and topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1974.

'Your children need your presence more than your presents' (Jesse Jackson)

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References:

Talking to Improve Great Song at Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hKVoWMY3MoYRct5HvpXaV?si=UsZwZYXPRSKQMSGF4eTz-w

Harry Chapin - Cat's in the Cradle 1977

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUNZMiYo_4s

https://open.spotify.com/track/2obblQ6tcePeOEVJV6nEGD?si=U54wKSejRyKlhTJz4BkoyQ

Cat's in the Cradle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat%27s_in_the_Cradle

Cat's in the Cradle idiom

https://thewordcounter.com/cats-in-the-cradle/

The Cat in the Cradle - Book by Jay Bell

https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Cradle-Loka-Legends/dp/1463765142

Cat's Cradle - Book by Kurt Vonnegut

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Z7FH9M/ref=dp_bookdesc_audio

Cat's in the Cradle - Harry Chapin - Fingerstyle Guitar by Dan Cholloway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15ZG2YjZKyY

Cat's in the Cradle - History facts

https://www.songfacts.com/facts/harry-chapin/cats-in-the-cradle

About Jesse Louis Jackson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Jackson

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/268964.Jesse_Jackson

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In this podcast you'll listen one more story that I made to you! That's talk about the differences between behavior of people who lives in the ancient city, this is a invite to think a little bit about how we deal with our differences.

I'd like to know what you think about, your feedback is so important to me!

You can email me at helenoalves@hotmail.com, or contact me by WhatsApp or Telegram message at +55 11 92009-9071, Instagram @talking_to_improve Heleno Alves believe me, your opinion is very important to me!

Stay safe, goodbye!

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In this first episode from About Me section you can get to know a little bit about me, about Heleno Alves, who talk to you at Talking to Improve Podcast. Also I decide to testing a new podcast format to record this audio and I'd like to know what you think about that. You can email me at helenoalves@hotmail.com, or message me on WhatsApp or Telegram at +55 11 92009-9071, Instagram @talking_to_improve Heleno Alves your opinion is very important to me!

Stay safe, goodbye!

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This is the first episode from 'Meeting People' section on Talking to Improve Podcast. In this episode you'll get to know English teacher Eduardo Souto, better known as Teacher Du. You can get his contact details below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edusouto - https://www.vocepodefalaringles.com.br - https://twitter.com/VPFIschool?s=09 -

https://www.instagram.com/teacherdu.vpfi/ - https://www.instagram.com/vocepodefalaringles/ - https://www.youtube.com/user/edusoutoenglish - 

Let me know what you think about this podcasts, email me at helenoalves@hotmail.com, or message me at WhatsApp or Telegram +55 11 92009-9071, instagram talking_to_improve Heleno Alves, Twitter tti_helenoalves.

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This is my Merry Christmas message you!

Be safe, God bless you!

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Hello, in this episode you'll listen about some tips for you go ahead to achieve your goals, your dreams, for motivate you to move on in the success direction.

Tell me what you think about these podcasts, email me at helenoalves@hotmail.com, or message on WhatsApp or Telegram at +55 11 92009-9071, Instagram @talking_to_improve Heleno Alves your opinion is very important to me!

Stay safe, bye!

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In this episode you will listen the first episode of the 'Great Song' section and for the debut I chose to pay tribute to a great musician that I admire a lot, Bobby Heb singing a beautiful song called 'Sunny'.

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References:

https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts-culture/article/13004879/one-so-true

https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/hebb-s-kitchen-cabinet-orchestra-photo/lQFozkKwR5Bemg?hl=en

https://soulmusicsongs.com/post/170805486812/sunny

https://www.billboard.com/music/bobby-hebb/chart-history/HSI/song/575504

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunny_(Bobby_Hebb_song)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Hebb

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prisonaires

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcast_Music,_Inc.

https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boney_M.

https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts-culture/article/13004879/one-so-true

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qrHxj85kNQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-u6qdeaPoE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzitSGzJ4pQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sFUiBT-mYQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1_RglEhCFU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnL-XY2Lq-Q

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In this episode we start the 'Storyteller' section and you can hear a story that I created while telling my kids at bedtime - to encourage them to sleep. This is a good story and I recorded it with great affection for you. Let's play it and find out 'The Sleep Game'!

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This is the first episode of the Be Careful section, in this episode we’ll talk a little bit about stress and how you can beat its effects, either by avoiding it or reducing its effects.

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In this first episode you can listen the Talking to Improve Manifest that explains the idea of this project.