1) Vocabulário Base
Leia as palavras ou expressões abaixo para ampliar seu vocabulário.
| Termo | Pronúncia | Tradução | Exemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| people | pípol | pessoas | People like to feel important. |
| listen | líssen | ouvir | I listen with attention. |
| respect | rispékt | respeito | Respect builds trust. |
| influence | ínfluens | influenciar | Words can influence people. |
| interest | ínterest | interesse | Show real interest in others. |
| criticize | críticáiz | criticar | Do not criticize people. |
| praise | préiz | elogiar | Praise honest effort. |
| smile | smáil | sorrir | A smile opens doors. |
| trust | trâst | confiança | Trust grows with kindness. |
| relationship | rilêichonchip | relacionamento | Good relationships matter. |
2) Prática Assistida
Agora leia o texto abaixo em voz alta da maneira que conseguir, o professor irá corrigir as pronúncias necessárias.
The book How to Win Friends and Influence People was written by Dale Carnegie.
It is a classic book about communication and relationships.
The book was first published in 1936.
Its ideas are still useful today.
The main message is simple.
People skills are life skills.
Success depends on how you deal with people.
Not only on technical knowledge.
The book is divided into clear principles.
Each principle is easy to understand.
The first part talks about criticism.
Carnegie says do not criticize people.
Criticism creates defense.
People do not change with blame.
Instead of criticizing, try to understand.
Understanding creates connection.
The book teaches empathy.
Put yourself in the other person’s place.
Another principle is appreciation.
People want to feel important.
Honest appreciation is powerful.
It makes people feel valued.
Carnegie says never give false praise.
People feel when praise is fake.
Be sincere.
Say what you really feel.
The book also talks about interest.
Show real interest in other people.
Ask questions.
Let people talk about themselves.
People love to talk about their life.
Listening creates strong bonds.
Another important idea is smiling.
A simple smile changes interactions.
A smile shows openness.
It makes people feel welcome.
Carnegie explains the power of names.
A person’s name is very important.
Using the name shows respect.
It creates closeness.
The book also teaches how to influence.
Influence is not control.
Influence comes from kindness.
And from respect.
To influence people, avoid arguments.
Arguments create enemies.
When you argue, nobody wins.
Both sides feel hurt.
Instead, respect opinions.
Even if you disagree.
Carnegie suggests admitting mistakes.
Say “I was wrong” when needed.
This shows strength.
Not weakness.
People trust honest leaders.
Humility builds respect.
Another principle is encouragement.
Encourage people to improve.
Focus on strengths.
Not only on mistakes.
When correcting someone, be gentle.
Do not embarrass them.
Start with praise.
Then suggest improvement.
The book also talks about leadership.
Good leaders inspire.
They make people feel important.
They give purpose.
Orders create resistance.
Suggestions create cooperation.
Instead of saying “do this,”
Say “what do you think?”
This invites collaboration.
People feel part of the solution.
Carnegie explains motivation.
People act for their own reasons.
To influence, connect to their desire.
Understand what they want.
The book also teaches about sympathy.
Be kind in difficult moments.
Kind words stay in memory.
Cold words create distance.
The examples in the book are real.
Business, family, and daily life.
This makes the lessons practical.
Easy to apply.
The language is simple.
The tone is friendly.
The book does not teach manipulation.
It teaches respect.
It is about human connection.
Not tricks.
The core idea is clear.
Treat people well.
When you respect people,
They respect you.
When you listen,
People open their hearts.
When you appreciate,
People grow.
The book teaches emotional intelligence.
Long before the term existed.
Its lessons work everywhere.
At work, at home, and with friends.
Success comes from cooperation.
Not force.
The book shows that kindness is strength.
Not weakness.
Relationships are the foundation of life.
This is the heart of the book.
3) Compreensão Ativa
Responda as perguntas abaixo para praticar a compreensão.
- O que você entendeu de um modo geral sobre o texto?
- Agora releia o texto e fale para o professor todas as palavras ou expressões que você não conhece ou não entendeu o significado corretamente.
- Por que o autor diz que criticar pessoas não funciona?
- Qual é a importância da apreciação sincera?
- Por que ouvir é tão importante nas relações?
- O que o livro diz sobre discutir e brigar?
- Por que admitir erros é uma qualidade?
- Como o livro define influência?
- Qual é a relação entre liderança e respeito?
- Qual é a principal mensagem do livro?
4) Conversação Aplicada
Now, let’s talk in English about what you read. Try to answer even with simple words — the goal is to speak!
- Do you like talking to people? Why?
- Is listening easy or hard for you?
- How do you feel when someone criticizes you?
- Do you use people’s names when you talk?
- Is kindness important at work?
- How can you show appreciation?
- Do arguments help or hurt relationships?
- What makes someone a good leader?
- Can smiling change a conversation?
- What lesson will you use today?
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