1. COMMUNICATING VALUES Serra Serena Retreat Center November 19-21 2010 by Fabiano Mello & Juliana Vilarinho

2. ABOUT YOURSELF A.Listening or speaking – which one is more challenging for you? B. Which sentences below are true for you? 1. I learn better when I read. 2. I learn better by listening only. 3. To me, taking notes is fundamental for the learning process to take place. C. Which sentence(s) best represent(s) your aim at this retreat: 1.I´m interested in joining a BK retreat and the fact it´s in English is just a plus. 2.I´m willing to practice my English skills, specially speaking. 3.I´m willing to practice my English skills, specially listening. 4.Despite the fact my skills are intermediate or above, I don´t mind being in touch with users of the language from various levels. 5.My English skills are below intermediate, still I´m willing to be exposed to an English-speaking enviromnent. 6.If none of the above, please share your aim:

3. Useful Expressions Sorry (Repeat, please) or ( Sorry, I don´t understand) Excuse me (to call someone´s attention) (also to say you´re sorry) What´s this (word in Portuguese) in English, please ? How do you pronounce it, please? Can you spell it, please? S- T- A – P – L – E Can I be excused ? (in case you need to be away for some minutes)

4. Introduce yourself I was born in (city, state). I have a degree in ___________. I am a high school/ undergraduate student. I work as a ___________. I enjoy...sports, dancing, arts, reading,... I have lived in SP for ( 20) years. I have lived in Campinas since I was born/ 2000. I´m single. I have three brothers and two sisters. I´m married. I have three children – two daughters and a son.

5. AccuracyCo-operationGentlenessPositivity AppreciationCourageHappinessRespect BalanceCreativitityHarmonyResponsible BenevolenceDetachmentHonestySelf confidence CalmnessDeterminationHumilitySerenity CareDisciplineIntrospectionSimplicity CheerfulnessEnthusiasmIntuitiveStability ClarityFaithLightnessStrength CleanlinessFlexibilityLoyaltySweetness CompassionForgivenessMaturityTirelessness ContentmentFreedomOpennessTolerance ConstantGenerosityPatienceTruthfullness

6. AccurateCooperativeGentle; KindPositivity AppreciativeCourageousHappyRespectful BalancedCreativeHarmoniousResponsible BenevolentDetachedHonestSelf confident CalmDeterminedHumbleSerene CarefulDisciplinedIntrospectiveSimple CheerfulEnthusiaticIntuitiveStable ClearFaithfulLightStrong CleanFlexibleLoyalSweet CompassionateForgivingMatureTireless ContentFreeOpenTolerant ConstantGenerousPatientTruthful

8. 4 Rs Roles – child, brother, husband, professional, father.... Relationships Responsabilities Routine Meditation Steps Inward – Let go of the 4Rs. Allow time to be with yourself, appreciate it. Aim at going to bed / awakening with the experience of a very positive thought. Upward – Through this positive energy you naturally connect with silence (fullfiment) and God. Enjoy. Outward – Naturally share the fragrance and waves of your experience.

9. Smile - Music by charlie chaplin Smile though your heart is aching Smile even though it's breaking When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by If you smile through your fear and sorrow Smile and maybe tomorrow You'll see the sun come shining through for you Light up your face with gladness Hide every trace of sadness Although a tear may be ever so near That's the time you must keep on trying Smile, what's the use of crying? You'll find that life is still worthwhile If you just smile

10. Music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice Performed by Elton John From the day we arrive on the planet And blinking, step into the sun There's more to be seen than can ever be seen More to do than can ever be done Some say eat or be eaten Some say live and let live But all are agreed as they join the stampede You should never take more than you give (Chorus) In the Circle of Life It's the wheel of fortune It's the leap of faith It's the band of hope Till we find our place On the path unwinding In the Circle, the Circle of Life Some of us fall by the wayside And some of us soar to the stars And some of us sail through our troubles And some have to live with the scars There's far too much to take in here More to find than can ever be found But the sun rolling high Through the sapphire sky Keeps the great and small on the endless round (Chorus repeats) On the path unwinding In the Circle, the Circle of Life.

11. http://moviesegmentstoassessgrammargoals.blogspot.com/ http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/ http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/ www.onlinenewspapers.com www.bbc.co.ukwww.bbc.co.uk www.cnn.comwww.cnn.com http://a4esl.orghttp://a4esl.org Any sites you recommend? www.usalearn.org

12. Just a Minute (JAM) Traffic Control (TC) 7 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 am, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 9:30 pm Food for thought: talks, thought of the day (www.bkwsu.org; www.bkpublications.com)www.bkwsu.orgwww.bkpublications.com Prioritize time for empowerment Meditate after getting up, before going to bed. Share Retreat now and then ( and... it´s in all of us to be wise)

13. fabianopen@hotmail.com www.blogdofabiano.com juliana.vilarinho@br.bkwsu.org bkserraserena.blogspot.com bkserraserena@gmail.com (C/O Ricardo)bkserraserena@gmail.com serraserena@br.bkwsu.org – retreat placeserraserena@br.bkwsu.org retiroserraserena@br.bkwsu.org – enrollmentretiroserraserena@br.bkwsu.org www.bkwsu.org/brasil