Wiz Interaction

Laughter is a Therapy !!!!!!

2011-08-16T18:16:00.000-07:00

Laughter is a universal language. It's so contagious that you can be in a country where you don't speak the language, and if you start laughing, probably people around you will start laughing too.Why does it feel so good to laugh? Every time you laugh your body produces a substance called "endorphin."

This substance makes you feel good. If you are in a bad mood, you will automatically feel better. So, laughter is a natural antidepressant.
Don't stop your laughter. Laugh a lot each day.
It's a great remedy for your health. Laughter can help you deal with disappointment, frustration or despair.

            Laughter is contagious!!

                             Laughter is a therapy!!

Today's new American slangs

2011-08-11T12:44:00.000-07:00

1.Biggie: Algo importante ou de sucesso.
Ex: Her book is a biggie. (O livro dela é um sucesso.)

2. Fab: Fabuloso, muito bom
Ex: That soccer player is really fab. (Aquele jogador de futebol é nota 10.)

3. Racket: Barulho, barulheira.
Ex: I can´t stand this racket. (Não suporto esta barulheira.)

4. Riot: Alguém muito engraçado.
Ex: Jô Soares is a riot. (O Jô Soares é muito engraçado.)

5. Whiz: Um gênio, alguém muito talentoso
Ex: He´s a whiz in english. (Ele é um gênio no inglês.)

6. Psycho: Louco, extravagante (Esta palavra era muito usada na criação de nomes de personagens de videogames)
Ex: They called her a psycho. (Chamaram ela de louca.)

7. Mega: Grande, muito bom
Ex: Romário was a mega striker. (O Romário era um super atacante.)

8. Luck out: Ter sorte, dar sorte
Ex: You really lucked out this time. (Você deu muita sorte desta vez.)

9. Rookie: Iniciante, amador
Ex: She´s not a rookie anymore. (Ela não é mais iniciante.)

10. Jam: Problema, situação difícil
Ex: She said she was in a jam. (Ela disse que estava numa fria.)

11. Baddie: Alguém ruim, desagradável.
Ex: They said she´s a baddie. (Disseram que ela é uma mala sem alça.)

12. Jerk: Pessoa irritante, pouco agradável
Ex: She thinks he´s a jerk. (Ela acha ele um chato.)

13. Evil: Ótimo, excellente
Ex: Her english is really evil. (O Inglês dela é ótimo.)

From: http://www.englishexperts.com.br/2009/03/01/13-frases-com-girias-atuais-norte-americanas/

Some of the best TV commercials ever!

2011-08-07T07:40:00.000-07:00

Check out what our students are saying about Wizard at our school....

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"These years at Wizard, I have improved my vocabulary and perceived that their teaching is so good because the teachers are always concerned over the students' English learning.
That's why I think Wizard is the best... not only in Brazil but in the world!"

Mariana Lago - 8th grader

"I hadn't known what a good English course was before Wizard."

Amanda Arruda - 9th grader

"Wizard's a very good English school. I like it because it's interactive, cool and very very very fun! Its method is compatible with the students' personalities.
Some may say that it's very hard to learn English, but it gets very easy and cool at Wizard!"

Luciano - 8th grader

Amazing Animal Stories!

2011-07-25T11:51:00.000-07:00

World's Ugliest Dog

A 14-year-old mutt (which breeds?) took home the title in the 2011 World's Ugliest Dog Contest. Yoda's owners, who mistook her for a different animal when they first found her in an abandoned apartment building, say they love her just the way she is. Winners of the prize take home U$1,000.

Thor Trailer

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X-men First Class Trailer

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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Trailer

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Transformers New Trailer

2011-07-10T15:10:00.000-07:00

ABOUT SAINT PATRICK

2011-02-24T11:15:00.000-08:00

Saint Patrick was the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland. Most of what is known about him comes from his two works, the Confessio, a spiritual autobiography, and his Epistola, a denunciation of British mistreatment of Irish christians. Saint Patrick described himself as a "most humble-minded man, pouring forth a continuous paean of thanks to his Maker for having chosen him as the instrument whereby multitudes who had worshipped idols and unclean things had become the people of God."

Why Saint Patrick's Day?
Saint Patrick's Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck. Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.

So, why is it celebrated on March 17th? One theory is that that is the day that St. Patrick died. Since the holiday began in Ireland, it is believed that as the Irish spread out around the world, they took with them their history and celebrations. The biggest observance of all is, of course, in Ireland. With the exception of restaurants and pubs, almost all businesses close on March 17th. Being a religious holiday as well, many Irish attend mass, where March 17th is the traditional day for offering prayers for missionaries worldwide before the serious celebrating begins.

In American cities with a large Irish population, St. Patrick's Day is a very big deal. Big cities and small towns alike celebrate with parades, "wearing of the green," music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green!

Basic English learning...

2011-02-24T10:46:00.000-08:00

Send It On - Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato e Selena Gomez

2011-02-24T06:06:00.000-08:00

"Never Say Never" com Justin Bieber - Trailer

2011-02-24T05:05:00.000-08:00

Annoying Valentines

2011-02-24T04:45:00.000-08:00

The Valentine´s Day

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Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint, and where did these traditions come from? Find out about the history of this centuries-old holiday, from ancient Roman rituals in the Wiz corner and let us know!

Welcome to 2011 wiz interaction blog!

2011-02-20T18:52:00.000-08:00

This is the result of our poll:

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What's the best thing to do in your spare time?

Chatting with friends 22 (37%)

Watching movies 14 (24%)

Listening to music 16 (27%)

Reading good books 6 (10%)

Total votes: 58

Thank you for participating in our poll

See you

It´s Halloween!

2010-10-26T15:32:00.000-07:00

Halloween, celebrated each year on October 31, is a mix of ancient Celtic practices, Catholic and Roman religious rituals and European folk traditions that blended together over time to create the holiday we know today. Straddling the line between fall and winter, plenty and paucity and life and death, Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. Halloween has long been thought of as a day when the dead can return to the earth, and ancient Celts would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off these roaming ghosts. The Celtic holiday of Samhain, the Catholic Hallowmas period of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day and the Roman festival of Feralia all influenced the modern holiday of Halloween. In the 19th century, Halloween began to lose its religious connotation, becoming a more secular community-based children's holiday. Although the superstitions and beliefs surrounding Halloween may have evolved over the years, as the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, people can still look forward to parades, costumes and sweet treats to usher in the winter season.

Did you watch it?

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Write here your comment.
See you

What do you know about Halloween?

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Tell us!

Have Fun!

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The History Of Halloween

2010-10-26T14:50:00.000-07:00

Hey students!
We are very happy with your participation on our blog! Now we want you to write about what you have understood in this short video "The History Of Halloween." Do not forget to write in english ok?

See you

Are you ready? Halloween is near!

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But here you can feed the little fishes by clicking on the screen ...

The English day is near!

2010-10-01T12:29:00.000-07:00

Hello guys,
You that are studying Teens 4 and Book 4 note that our English day is coming! It is with great anticipation that we are preparing to spend all day together speaking in English only. Prepare yourself and join us with great joy because it is time to celebrate our second language!
We are very pround of you!
See you there

The Annoying Orange: Hey Apple!

2010-10-01T11:45:00.000-07:00

Music video: Never say never...

2010-10-01T11:30:00.000-07:00

To you guys the song: "Never Say Never"
with Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith

The Flintstones

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Did you like the story?

So answer this question: Where are they going?

Preposition? Hummmm

2010-10-01T09:30:00.000-07:00

This post is to remind us about prepositions ok? Have fun with this class and let us know!

Interaction...

2010-09-25T16:20:00.000-07:00

Feed the fishes by clicking on the screen ...

American teacher teaches Tag Questions

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Did you like it?
Let us know!!

Have Fun!

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Did you know that?

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Independence day is celebrated on July fourth. Most American cities have parades on this day to celebrate American´s Independence from England. Americans usually have a picnic on this day. In the evening, everyone wants to see the firework display.

(From Book two)

What movie did you like better: The Karate Kid or New Moon?

2010-09-25T08:08:00.000-07:00

Leave your comment here, we want to know it!

Wizard, the largest network of language schools in the world is present in high school grade 10!

2010-09-25T06:32:00.000-07:00

What do you like about your English teacher?

2010-09-02T14:55:00.000-07:00

What is your opinion about Book 4 and Teens 4?

2010-09-02T14:20:00.000-07:00

Wizard Spelling challenge 2010

2010-07-24T17:22:00.000-07:00

Hello, everyone!

Are you ready for this year's Wizard Spelling challenge? If not, you still have time to prepare yourself for it. We're sure it's gonna be even better than last year's challenge. Luiza (9th B) and Ingrid Aquilino (2nd B) were the winners in 2009. They were brilliant!
To participate in this year's challenge, talk to your English teacher.

Let's rock the school!

Tarcísio

Students talking about Wizard & Marízia Maior to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

2010-07-17T17:00:00.000-07:00

Hello, guys!

check out what your school friends are saying about the English course in our school, which is celebrating 25 years. As Black Eyed Peas would say: "I Gotta a feeling that this year is gonna be a good year..."

Tarcísio ;)

New English classrooms

2010-05-21T20:14:00.000-07:00

Hi, folks!

Our new English rooms are on their way. We are having classes in them before São João's recess. They're located next to the cafeteria and are getting REALLY cool!

C'ya all!

Wiz corner

2010-05-11T11:22:00.000-07:00

Hello, folks!

Check out the new Wiz Corner. There, you'll find comic strips, trivia, news, biographies of your favorite celebrity, info. about the language course, students' works, rankings, surveys and much more.
The Wiz Corner is at the old entrance of Marízia Maior's games' room, next to the amphitheater and sports court.
We're waiting for you there.

Tarcísio :)

Movie survey

2010-05-10T18:10:00.000-07:00

Hello, there!

We want to know the movies you'd like to watch on the project Wiz Movies 2010.
Post a comment by saying the name of the movie, and at the end of May, We'll find out the winner movie.
Remember: the more you vote the more chances you'll have to see the movie you really want.

Welcome, everyone!

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Here you'll find lots of cool information about what is going on in Wizard Marízia Maior and in the whole English language world. Enjoy yourselves :)

Tarcísio :)