I would never imagine a Conversation class quiet for half an hour. How come a place where students and teacher meet to talk was simply mute? Well, that's what the World Cup does! Although it was not Brazil playing, everybody wanted to watch the Argentinians showing all their South American "Ginga" against the strong Germans.
The class started with few students. Everybody stayed at home to watch the game. Then, extra time. The students started to arrive, but they won! TV turned on, silence, focus on the screen. Everything could happen. The game was tied, the play was even. Any team could score a goal an be in the semifinals. Most students were rooting for Germany. Brazilians don't like to have the Argentinians playing against them. Why? They are strong and have a similar way of playing.
The end of the game! Penalties. Emotional balance was the key for the players. The class was still silent. It was an even start, but then... Well, it is part of the game... The Argentinian players missed two goals. Germany celebrated!
And I could only think about my Argentinian friends... What a pity, Maria Claudia, Gladys, Carla, Silvana...
Now, it's Brazil's turn. What will happen against France? Nobody knows. We might be celebrating or crying...
Which teams do you think will be in the Finals??? What will be the score for the final match? Let's start our bets! The one who gets it right will win a Brazilian Souvenir!
Hope to hear from you!
An Anxious Brazilian Teacher.
Carla
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