Laughter is a Therapy !!!!!!

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

 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!

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

"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!

                                                          

                     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

X-men First Class Trailer

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Trailer

Transformers New Trailer

ABOUT SAINT PATRICK

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...

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

"Never Say Never" com Justin Bieber - Trailer

Annoying Valentines

The Valentine´s Day

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!

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