<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Loren Assunção]]></title><description><![CDATA[An editorial space exploring culture, meaning, and learning featuring digital resources for a more intentional life.]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:22:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lorenassuncao.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Creative Saint Patrick’s day activities for the classroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seasonal celebrations are wonderful opportunities to bring curiosity, imagination, and problem-solving into learning. Instead of simply decorating the classroom in green, we can transform the day into a moment where students explore language, ideas, and creativity.]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/creative-saint-patrick-s-day-activities-for-the-classroom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b49b55d1b1d9cdf2143df1</guid><category><![CDATA[For Teachers]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:34:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82f6e4_36dfd1dabe7d41bf93a2e3b472cbad59~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Creative writing exercises to improve your English today]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article presents five simple creative writing exercises designed to help English learners improve their writing skills. Through reflections, descriptions, dialogues, storytelling, and “what if” scenarios, learners can practice vocabulary, sentence structure, and self-expression. The exercises encourage consistent practice and help transform passive language knowledge into active communication.]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/5-creative-writing-exercises-to-improve-your-english-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ac40827922a57a9d4bc108</guid><category><![CDATA[Study Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Basic Students]]></category><category><![CDATA[Writing]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:32:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_600bda368cd44e09a5ba13418d2efc93~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hollowing Out of the Teacher as an Intellectual]]></title><description><![CDATA[This text explores the hollowing out of the teacher as an intellectual and its consequences for how knowledge is understood in education. When teachers are reduced to curriculum executors or behavior managers, their cognitive leadership erodes and students learn that knowledge exists elsewhere. Reclaiming teaching as an intellectual practice is an ethical and professional stance against a system that disauthorizes teachers’ thinking.]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/the-hollowing-out-of-the-teacher-as-an-intellectual</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697755fb6b7a080e43d6047c</guid><category><![CDATA[For Teachers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:25:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82f6e4_560d08678bb247e3905187d20f73b86d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listening | Meeting people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Esta atividade de listening ajuda você a praticar a compreensão auditiva em inglês por meio de uma conversa entre duas pessoas no supermercado. Ao ouvir o diálogo, você fará exercícios para completar frases, escolher respostas corretas, organizar informações, responder perguntas e identificar sentenças verdadeiras ou falsas. O objetivo é ampliar seu vocabulário sobre alimentos e treinar a compreensão de situações reais do dia a dia.
Conversation about: Introducing yourself and learn about other]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/listening</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6975fdfff9931726fee37427</guid><category><![CDATA[Listening A1]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:24:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_65dae61fbee3460bb20791d7a1372752~mv2_d_5760_3840_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quando a vida funciona por fora, mas não faz sentido por dentro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Esse texto não é para concordar rápido.
É para te acompanhar.]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/quando-a-vida-funciona-por-fora-mas-n%C3%A3o-faz-sentido-por-dentro</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696f6e1a3cdf964ec9dff86e</guid><category><![CDATA[Elevate]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:18:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82f6e4_246b3fee593648008f2c93e944e88b03~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reconstrução da Vida Adulta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nem tudo que gera reação cria conexão.
Este é um convite.
Para pensar melhor.
Para aprender com mais presença.
Para elevar a própria jornada.
Elevate your journey.]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/reconstru%C3%A7%C3%A3o-da-vida-adulta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e3760c7890172bd2af1c4</guid><category><![CDATA[Elevate]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:06:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82f6e4_fc70092db8e24f618ecd8a3b6e9fda7b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elevate your journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Este é um convite.
Para pensar melhor.
Para aprender com mais presença.
Para elevar a própria jornada.
Elevate your journey.]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/elevate-your-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696b67963d42042794694fbe</guid><category><![CDATA[Elevate]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:54:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82f6e4_eaf4863028e1489d88d35517cf1328f5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Como professores estão usando IA para planejar aulas melhores e economizar tempo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Inteligência Artificial já faz parte da rotina docente e pode ser uma grande aliada no planejamento, na criação de conteúdos e na personalização do ensino. Ferramentas de IA ajudam professores a economizar tempo, melhorar a qualidade dos materiais, explorar novos formatos como vídeo, áudio e 3D, além de tornar as aulas mais dinâmicas e acessíveis. Usada de forma estratégica e ética, a IA não substitui o professor — ela amplia seu impacto pedagógico e fortalece a prática educacional.]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/como-professores-est%C3%A3o-usando-ia-para-planejar-aulas-melhores-e-economizar-tempo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69616168957e8f6c8aa6ca26</guid><category><![CDATA[For Teachers]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:28:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82f6e4_acf525e18a3e4c9c8afb4885def6cb89~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[O que é o curso Generative AI for Educators with Gemini?]]></title><description><![CDATA[O curso Generative AI for Educators with Gemini, do Google, capacita professores a usar IA para otimizar o planejamento, personalizar aulas e criar materiais pedagógicos com mais eficiência. Para aprender como aplicar essas ferramentas na prática e aprofundar seus estudos, acesse www.lorenassuncao.com e aprenda como.]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/o-que-%C3%A9-o-curso-generative-ai-for-educators-with-gemini</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695e4a8b45f9764a69640bb8</guid><category><![CDATA[For Teachers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:55:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82f6e4_acf525e18a3e4c9c8afb4885def6cb89~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listening | We always have green tea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s listening exercise explores a conversation between Eva and Kaito about typical Japanese breakfasts. The dialogue presents useful phrases for talking about food habits, cultural differences, and invitations. Students will practice listening for details, understanding routine actions, and identifying key vocabulary.]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/listening-we-always-have-green-tea</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693b0b6eb7ecb5de3149eb9e</guid><category><![CDATA[Basic Students]]></category><category><![CDATA[ENGLISH]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:32:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_19e3e6e5e59b43e3a1a63b12b3c7a350~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listening | Buying in a supermarket | Any or Some ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Esta atividade de listening ajuda você a praticar a compreensão auditiva em inglês por meio de uma conversa entre duas pessoas no supermercado. Ao ouvir o diálogo, você fará exercícios para completar frases, escolher respostas corretas, organizar informações, responder perguntas e identificar sentenças verdadeiras ou falsas. O objetivo é ampliar seu vocabulário sobre alimentos e treinar a compreensão de situações reais do dia a dia.
]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/listening-buying-in-a-supermarket-any-or-some</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691e0d740acaec31327221e9</guid><category><![CDATA[Basic Students]]></category><category><![CDATA[ENGLISH]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:50:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c559f4556fe4a43bfd68505146b33b3.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream jobs | Listening ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's explore some amazing dream jobs!  In this activity, you will read about two people with very different but exciting jobs — a Crocodile Researcher and an Ice Cream Flavor Expert. After reading, answer the questions to check your understanding and share your own ideas.  
Are you ready? Let’s find out which dream job you like the most!]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/dream-jobs-listening</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fe03cf49fb0f702161e57a</guid><category><![CDATA[Basic Students]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:27:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce9814ce9f304fd6a9ae1bb862863c81.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halloween classroom games]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Halloween-inspired game combines language learning, creativity, and laughter in a way that feels natural and fun for students of all ages.

]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/halloween-classroom-games</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f4e96704b472953c764370</guid><category><![CDATA[For Teachers]]></category><category><![CDATA[ENGLISH]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:17:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82f6e4_b256964b16c143f1ac92bbb3abb76382~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listening | What's your job like?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen, read and answer: Now answer about the audios: Who likes his or her job? Who doesn’t? Why? Why not? What jobs do you think are interesting? What jobs are not very interesting? Answer about yourself: 1. What do you do? 2. Where do you work? 3. Do you like your job? Why or why not? 4. Is your job easy or difficult? 5. Is your job stressful or relaxing? 6. What’s your favorite thing about your job? 7. What’s something you don’t like about your job? 8. Do you work alone or with other...]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/listening-what-s-your-job-like</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f3ca0d60ceb7e0d105328f</guid><category><![CDATA[ENGLISH]]></category><category><![CDATA[Basic Students]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 19:57:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95a8d23fd351498dacce637ff0136bb8.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Slangs Americanos Que Você Precisa Conhecer em 2025 (e como usá-los corretamente)]]></title><description><![CDATA[American slang list 2025
Discover 50 modern American slangs used in 2025 with meanings and examples. Learn how to sound natural and confident in English conversations]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/50-slangs-americanos-que-voc%C3%AA-precisa-conhecer-em-2025-e-como-us%C3%A1-los-corretamente</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ea58c115335a80a82f539a</guid><category><![CDATA[Vocabulary]]></category><category><![CDATA[ENGLISH]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:42:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6403fcc8193b4614a3fc48ab5cf90515.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listening | What does he do? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen to the conversation and answer. Comprehension Questions – About the Conversation 1. Where does Alicia’s brother work? 2. What does...]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/listening-what-does-he-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ea55c7f99b368a71dd41af</guid><category><![CDATA[ENGLISH]]></category><category><![CDATA[Basic Students]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:12:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3e5ee5e33ea2495484fc8848a67b0dcc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Happiness Really About?]]></title><description><![CDATA[To be happy is not to have, but to understand, to be, to grow. It’s in the quiet joy of small things, in the wisdom of knowing yourself, and in the peace of living with virtue.
]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/what-is-happiness-really-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e24820e8806846be899833</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-Reflection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Personal]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:19:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_0f49440f17704510bd3be9253a23cda2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listening | Unique Hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen about the unique hotels. Where  is the Bubble Hotel? Where is The Roxbury?]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/listening-unique-hotels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d9822c4c8425dc7bfdf43b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:59:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82f6e4_8dacdc3f6414457fa698242a7a947cd7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_889,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listening | A furniture website]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen to Jacob and Courtney talk about furniture on a website. What does Courtney like? What doesn’t she like? Choose (likes) or (doesn’t like).]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/listening-a-furniture-website</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cc6122c3251080b01b43a0</guid><category><![CDATA[ENGLISH]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:52:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_87f47bec849a4413ab649c8895c21802~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips to Keep Your Energy Frequency Aligned with Prosperity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small rituals can change your relationship with money and create space for more abundance in your daily life.

In my new post, I share simple practices like gratitude, affirmations, prosperity pauses, and journaling—which, when done intentionally, align your energy with wealth and financial freedom.]]></description><link>https://www.lorenassuncao.com/post/tips-to-keep-your-energy-frequency-aligned-with-prosperity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c6b0c60d13c9ba3a6b1dcf</guid><category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category><category><![CDATA[LawOfAttraction]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:24:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7d5ae6c34c9c494fbc5db91833d10ba1.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Loren Assunção</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>