Lighthouse English School: Recent Episodes
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Lighthouse is more than an English School. We are a school in English. Here knowledge means more than anything else. We want our students to become agents of their lives, masters of their future. This podcast is another tool we have to help them to develop their use of the language at their best.
In this podcast, Thais Mirone tells the story of a car accident during a trip to Lindoia.
In this podcast, Bianca tells us about her experience in the dark cold woods of the U.S.
Giovani talks about the meaning of the 7th of September and his concerns about the political moment we are living
If two people see eye to eye, they agree with each other:
My sistersdon't see eye to eyewith me about the arrangements*.
Source: Cambridge Dictionary*
get out of hand
To become chaotic and unmanageable, as of a situation.
*If your party gets out of hand, the neighbors will call the police.
source: The Free Dictionary*
the final/last straw
(also the straw that breaks the camel's back)
C1 Level
the last in a series of unpleasant events that finally makes you feel that you cannot continue to accept a bad situation:
Losing my job was bad enough, but being evicted was the final straw.
She's always been rude to me, but it was the last straw when she startedinsulting my mother*.
Source:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/final-last-straw*
call it a day
informal
C2 Level
to stop what you are doing because you do not want to do any more or think you have done enough:
I'm getting a little tired now - let's call it a day.
After 14 yearsliving and working in this country, she thinks it's time to call it a day*.
Source:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/call-it-a-day*
Pérola talks to us about a festival that happens in a cute little town called Holambra-SP.
Luis gives us some tips for a hot summer day.
(This episode is being posted late because Giovani was too busy to edit it in time, sorry guys).
In this episode we will listen to Thais Mirone talking about her Bucket List (things she wants to do before she dies)
Luis answer to some questions using Superlatives and Comparatives a great practice to improve yous listening and grammar.
Pérola and Thais Mirone talk about how they reinvented the relation they have with their houses during the Covid outbreak
Thais Rocha and Pérola talk about clothes and outfits that they are wearing during the quarantine
In this episode Thais Mirone talks about some books there are recommended by Bill Gates on his website, https://www.gatesnotes.com/
In this episode Thais Rocha tells us about some useless things she has bought. Can you list all the items?
In this episode Giovani talks to us about his shopping habits and things he likes buying.
Gaby tells us about how she likes spending her money and buying things online. Check it out.
Luis talks about his financial life and motivates us to start investing and saving up for the future.
Pérola and Thais Rocha challenge each other to put on some makeup at the same time without seeing what the other is doing. A great podcast to improve your vocabulary on makeup.
Pérola explains a little bit about meditation and then guides us through our first meditation experience. A great exercise that will enlighten your understanding about meditation practices.
Thais Mirone tells us about her meal time habits. How about you? Do you have an organized meal time habit?
Thais Mirone tells Luis 5 interesting facts about Bill Gates that you might not know about. Did you know, for example, that he has been arrested?!?!
Have you ever watched Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show? Here, Pérola and Thais Rocha recreate the sketch "Thank you notes" to say what they are thankful for during this pandemic.
Luis tells us about his post-graduation course on Translating and teaches us about some important elements to understand translation, version and language interpretation
During pandemic time we had to record a podcast from home, and guess what, it worked perfectly. Listen to Luis, Thais Rocha, Thais Mirone and Gaby talking about music festivals and lives online.
Laura talks to her friend Hessam from Tehran about living in England, studying English and the situation in Iran during the pandemic.
The sisters Gaby and Mirella talk about their meals and what they link and don't like to eat.
What if you could fly? What if you were an animal? What if...?
This is a really fun game to talk about unreal situation and how you would deal with them.
Pérola tells us about her last experience learning a language. If you ever consider doing an exchange program, you must listen to it.
Gaby answers as many questions as she can in 5 minutes. Listen to this great Podcast and have fun!
Thais Rocha explains to Pérola what cancelling culture is and how people use it online to "cancel" celebrities.
Thais Rocha and Pérola talk about some gross skills they have. Do you have the guts to listen to it?
Pérola and Mirella talk about their generations, how some things have changed and others not. A great podcast, no matter how old you are.
In this episode Pérola and Mirella talk about an imagined situation where they would have to live under a quarantine. What do you think they would do and how would they spend their time? Check it out
In this episode Giovani talks about the importance of Abstract Thinking and how it must be seen as a language skill.
Sometimes you can study English with books that are part of your life. Here, Giovani explains how you could use the Bible to study English. He recommends the webpage https://www.biblegateway.com/ and explains how you could use it to improve your use of English.
In this Podcast Giovani asks some basic questions to Luis. The idea is to show students how they can structure their questions and answers.
In this Podcast Giovani asks some basic questions to Gaby. The idea is to show students how they can structure their questions and answers.
Here Giovani and Thais Rocha have a really fun talk about some movies that are coming to the cinemas in the first months of 2020. Are you gonna watch them?
I've got FOMO and I'm trying to treat it the best way I can. I imagine lots of you must have it too. Learn more about what FOMO is and how to create a healthy routine to deal with it.
Giovani and Gaby talk about some shows you could watch on Netflix this month. Listen to our podcast and then sit down to watch the series and movies.
Today we have the pleasure to host Mirella, a great student at Lighthouse. Mirella will talk to us about her likes, hobbies and life as a teenager.
After 8 years, 5 of them at Lighthouse, Ryan is leaving Brazil. In this podcast we talk a little bit about his life in Brazil, what he wants for his future and how life passes so fast.
Check it out and remember to say goodbye to him before he goes back to the US.
Let's talk about intensive practice. Giovani and Luis talk about the Summer Course, how it works, the ideas we've had for this year and more. Check it out.
Jon and Ryan describe in detail four objects. Can you guess what they are talking about?
In this episode Jon and Ryan tell us about the first time they had too many drinks. Listen it up and get to know them a little bit better.
Thais Mirone and Pérola read and discuss the top 5 books at Amazon for the month of October. Like reading? Listen to our talk and get the books to read!
Do you know that there are 6 people in between you and any other person in the world? Pérola and Thaís Rocha create several connections to show how we are all, somehow, connected.
Pérola and Thaís Rocha talk about 3 things that they can't live without. And you, what are some of the things you can't live without?
In this podcast Pérola and Thais Mirone play a game called Would You Rather? In this game you have to choose between weird options that are presented to you. Have fun and check what our teachers would rather do.
Functional illiteracy can be seen as having inadequate skills to read and write in order to use language beyond its basic levels. In this podcast, Pérola and Jon discuss the impacts of functional illiteracy and point out ways to start improving your reading skills.
Luis tells us about great horror films you should watch this Halloween. Check them out!
Luis tells us about 13 hidden horror / thriller movies on Netflix. Listen to our podcast and then watch the movies yourself.
Jon and Thais Mirone talk about hobbies and activities they enjoy. A fun talk about leisure time. Enjoy it.
This week we celebrate Children's Day in Brazil. In order to bring back some memories to all the parents and grown ups out there we created a series with 3 special episodes talking about our childhood! In this Episode, Pérola interviews Leon and we learn more about it was growing up in Rio Pomba, Minas Gerais.
This week we celebrate Children's Day in Brazil. In order to bring back some memories to all the parents and grown ups out there we created a series with 3 special episodes talking about our childhood! In this Episode, Pérola and Thais Mirone talk about their favourite cartoons of all time.
This week we celebrate Children's Day in Brazil. In order to bring back some memories to all the parents and grown ups out there we created a series with 3 special episodes talking about our childhood! In this Episode, Pérola and Thais Rocha talk about good ideas for presents for the 12th and they also remember the games they liked when they were younger. Have fun!
In this Episode Luis tells Pérola how he experienced meeting and living with people who didn't speak English as their native language in Australia. A really fun episode that tells us about how to deal with situations where English won't be your main way to communicate.
In this series of three episodes we talk about our experiences of travelling to countries where people don't speak English. In this first Episode Jon tells us about his experiences in Japan, Mexico and France.
Jon and Ryan tell us about what surprised and shocked them when they first moved to Brazil. They compare cultural, political and legal differences between US, UK and Brazil through their own perspectives.
Ryan interviews Jon about his band, their music style and writing process. Enjoy it and get ready for their next concert.
Janelle tells us about some amazing things to do in the mother city, Cape Town. Coming from one of the most amazing cities in the world, Janelle is a great person to guide us on our trip to South Africa.
Today we have the pleasure to have in our Podcast our dear friend Janelle who's spending some time in Brazil.
Pérola tells us about her change of heart about yoga and then teaches us about the types of Yoga there are. An amazing introduction to those who want to start doing Yoga and a great explanation for those who already practice it!
Ryan tells us about his first experiences in Brazil and how he got used to living here.
Pérola talks to Thais Mirone about her experience living in the US. She tells us about some ups and downs about the 4 years there.
In a great talk, Luis and Pérola talk about a time when English saved their asses, not literally, of course. LOL. Being able to speak English is, as they show us, a great way of avoiding problems. Listen to this great talk!
Thais Mirone tells us about her crazy two jobs routine. Listen to it and check if you would be able to work as much!
Pérola asks Thais Rocha about her fears and her answers is surprising! A really fun podcast to think about your fears.
Pérola and Jon have a great talk about words they hate and love. From sounds to meaning, they explore how several words make them feel.
In this Episode, Thais Mirone and Pérola show great admiration for Michelle Obama. Discussing important aspects of her book, they tell us about the importance of Michelle for our generation
Pérola tries to discover who Thais Rocha admires. A fun talk game and an interesting biography about a really famous person. Can you guess who?
Jonathan Bradwick talks to Pérola about his upbringing in Wales. His wit takes us to understand similarities and differences between the Welsh and Brazilian culture. Enjoy it.
In this Episode, Ryan talks a little bit about someone who had a great influence on him. Bradley Nowell, from Sublime.
A little bit more about Bradley: (extracted from the Wikipedia entry)
Bradley James Nowell (February 22, 1968 – May 25, 1996) was an American musician and the lead singer and guitarist of the ska punk band Sublime. Born and raised in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, California, Nowell developed an interest in music at a young age. His father took him on a trip to Jamaica during his childhood years, which exposed him to reggae and dancehall music; he then gained a strong interest in rock music once he learned how to play guitar. Nowell played in various bands until forming Sublime with bassist Eric Wilson and drummer Bud Gaugh, whom he had met while attending California State University at Long Beach.
In Nowell's lifetime, Sublime released the albums 40oz. to Freedom and Robbin' the Hood to critical and commercial success. Throughout the band's career, Nowell struggled with a worsening addiction to heroin. He eventually became sober after his son Jakob was born, but relapsed and on the morning of May 25, 1996, he died of a heroin overdose in a San Francisco hotel while Sublime was on tour.
Have you heard about slow food? In this Episode Pérola and Ryan talk about how the fast food industry from California has created a whole culture around grab and go to then consider the benefits of a new trend, slow food. Check it out.
In this Episode Thais Mirone teaches us one of her favorite recipes! Can you follow the instructions and tell us what she's baking?
Our teach Gaby shares with us her typical day, from the time she wakes-up until she goes to bed.
Ryan tells us a little bit about his background in music production. The background track is actually one of his songs, called Bioluminescent (2017). If you want to listen more of his art, check it on: https://soundcloud.com/yz_1
Do you overestimate your time? Do you have a crazy routine? Today I'll describe my routine to you guys, sharing how my days are. Have fun.
Lungo, espresso, cappuccino and, of course, Irish coffee. Love 'em all. Today I'm going to bring my passion for coffee to you guys and present interesting facts for those who are also crazy about this amazing drink.
Cheers
Shopping has become an obsession for many people. Here I discuss my personal take on it. Check it out.