DINÂMICA 1 — Choose the correct preposition

1- I'm fully aware ___ the risks involved.
Resposta: of

2- She's capable ___ handling difficult situations.
Resposta: of

3- We need to focus ___ finding a practical solution.
Resposta: on

4- He insisted ___ paying for dinner.
Resposta: on

5- I'm familiar ___ the procedure.
Resposta: with

6- They were concerned ___ the potential consequences.
Resposta: about

7- She's responsible ___ managing the entire department.
Resposta: for

8- I'm not accustomed ___ working under pressure.
Resposta: to

9- He succeeded ___ convincing them to change their minds.
Resposta: in

10- We're committed ___ providing high-quality service.
Resposta: to

DINÂMICA 2 — Choose the natural collocation

1- ___ a decision
Resposta: make

2- ___ responsibility
Resposta: take

3- ___ attention
Resposta: pay

4- ___ an opportunity
Resposta: seize

5- ___ a complaint
Resposta: file

6- ___ a deadline
Resposta: meet

7- ___ an agreement
Resposta: reach

8- ___ a concern
Resposta: raise

9- ___ a mistake
Resposta: make

10- ___ a significant impact
Resposta: make

DINÂMICA 3 — Replace the basic expression

1- We need to find out what happened.
→ We need to determine what happened.

2- She found out about the changes yesterday.
→ She learned about the changes yesterday.

3- We need to deal with this issue immediately.
→ We need to address this issue immediately.

4- He looked into the matter carefully.
→ He investigated the matter carefully.

5- They put off the meeting.
→ They postponed the meeting.

6- We need to come up with a solution.
→ We need to devise a solution.

7- She pointed out an important problem.
→ She highlighted an important problem.

8- He gave up his position.
→ He resigned from his position.

9- The company dealt with the situation professionally.
→ The company handled the situation professionally.

10- We need to think about the consequences.
→ We need to consider the consequences.

DINÂMICA 4 — Make it more precise

1- We need to change the strategy.
→ We need to revise the strategy.

2- The company changed its policy.
→ The company amended its policy.

3- She said that the situation was difficult.
→ She stated that the situation was difficult.

4- He said that he disagreed with the proposal.
→ He indicated that he disagreed with the proposal.

5- The report shows a significant increase.
→ The report demonstrates a significant increase.

6- We need to improve our communication.
→ We need to enhance our communication.

7- The problem got worse over time.
→ The problem worsened over time.

8- The situation got better after the meeting.
→ The situation improved after the meeting.

9- They used several different methods.
→ They employed several different methods.

10- We need to look at the data carefully.
→ We need to analyze the data carefully.

DINÂMICA 5 — Choose the word that fits the meaning

1- I didn't ___ that the meeting had been canceled.
Resposta: realize

2- I ___ a strange noise coming from the kitchen.
Resposta: noticed

3- She ___ me to bring my passport.
Resposta: reminded

4- I suddenly ___ that I had forgotten my wallet.
Resposta: remembered

5- He ___ to help us with the project.
Resposta: offered

6- She ___ taking a different approach.
Resposta: suggested

7- They ___ to reduce the price.
Resposta: agreed

8- She ___ the job offer immediately.
Resposta: accepted

9- I ___ that we should postpone the meeting.
Resposta: suggest

10- I would ___ checking the documents again.
Resposta: recommend

DINÂMICA 6 — Upgrade the sentence

1- I think we should reconsider the decision.
→ I believe we should reconsider the decision.

2- Because the weather was getting worse, we decided to leave.
→ Given that the weather was getting worse, we decided to leave.

3- I don't want to discuss this right now.
→ I'd rather not discuss this right now.

4- I don't have enough time to finish everything today.
 

→ I'm short on time to finish everything today.

5- I completely agree with your point.
→ I couldn't agree more with your point.

6- I understand why you feel that way.
→ I see where you're coming from.

7- We need to get more information before deciding.
→ We need to obtain more information before deciding.

8- The company needs more experienced employees.
→ The company requires more experienced employees.

9- She practices her pronunciation every day.
→ She hones her pronunciation every day.

10- There are many possible solutions to this problem.
→ There are numerous possible solutions to this problem.

DINÂMICA 7 — Correct the sentence

1- She explained me the situation.
Resposta: She explained the situation to me.

2- I'm responsible of managing the project.
Resposta: I'm responsible for managing the project.

3- He suggested me to take a break.
Resposta: He suggested that I take a break.

4- We discussed about the problem yesterday.
Resposta: We discussed the problem yesterday.

5- She's married with an American citizen.
Resposta: She's married to an American citizen.

6- I look forward to meet you.
Resposta: I look forward to meeting you.

7- He depends of his parents financially.
Resposta: He depends on his parents financially.

8- I'm interested to learn more about the position.
Resposta: I'm interested in learning more about the position.

9- She insisted to pay for everything.
Resposta: She insisted on paying for everything.

10- We need to focus in the main issue.
Resposta: We need to focus on the main issue.

DINÂMICA 8 — Complete with a more sophisticated expression

1- I don't know what happened.
→ I have no clue what happened.

2- I'm extremely tired after working all day.
→ I'm completely worn out after working all day.

3- I'm very interested in the opportunity.
→ I'm keen on the opportunity.

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4- Maybe we'll have to postpone the meeting.
→ Perhaps we'll have to postpone the meeting.

5- I have a question about the application.
→ I have a question regarding the application.

6- We have a lot of work to finish.
→ We have a considerable amount of work to finish.

7- She showed that she was capable of handling the situation.
→ She demonstrated her ability to handle the situation.

8- We need to get more information.
→ We need to obtain more information.

9- The company started the process last month.
→ The company commenced the process last month.

10- He bought a new computer for work.
→ He purchased a new computer for work.

DINÂMICA 9 — Which expression sounds more natural?

1- I need to ___ an appointment with my lawyer.
Resposta: make

2- She ___ a valid point during the discussion.
Resposta: made

3- We need to ___ progress before the deadline.
Resposta: make

4- He ___ an effort to improve his English.
Resposta: made

5- I need to ___ some research before making a decision.
Resposta: do

6- She ___ a good impression during the interview.
Resposta: made

7- We need to ___ a closer look at the documents.
Resposta: take

8- He ___ full advantage of the opportunity.
Resposta: took

9- They ___ significant changes to the original plan.
Resposta: made

10- She ___ a great deal of experience in the field.
Resposta: has

DINÂMICA 10 — Speaking Upgrade

1- What do you usually do when you don't know the answer to something?
Resposta: I have no clue what to do, so I usually look it up or ask someone.

2- What do you do when you don't have enough time?
Resposta: When I'm short on time, I prioritize the most important tasks.

3- How do you respond when someone gives you a completely unexpected piece of information?
Resposta: I might be taken aback at first, especially if I wasn't expecting it.

4- How would you politely disagree with someone's opinion?
Resposta: I don't see it that way. I think there may be another perspective to consider.

5- How would you tell someone that you understand their perspective?
Resposta: I see where you're coming from, although I have a slightly different opinion.

6- How would you politely say that you don't want to discuss something?
Resposta: I'd rather not discuss it right now.

7- How would you say that you strongly agree with someone?
Resposta: I couldn't agree more.

8- How would you say that you need some time before making a decision?
Resposta: Let me think it over before I make a decision.

9- How would you describe an idea that is practical and well thought out?
Resposta: I think that's a solid idea.

10- How would you explain that something happened because of a specific circumstance?
Resposta: Given that the circumstances changed, we decided to reconsider our approach.