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Phrasal Verbs – Give Back

This entry is part 12 of 12 in the series Phrasal Verbs

This entry is part 12 of 12 in the series Phrasal Verbs(This is a series on Phrasal Verbs.  There are hundreds of phrasal verbs and many of them have no relation to the words that form them.  When you are learning a new phrasal verb, I recommend learning it as a completely new piece of vocabulary, instead […]

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Skype Classes

If you do not have a lot of time to visit a school or receive a private teacher in your home or office, online classes are an interesting option. With services like Skype, it is very easy to receive the entire English experience from your own computer. If you are interested in Skype English classes, […]

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Phrasal Verbs – Give Away

This entry is part 11 of 12 in the series Phrasal Verbs

This entry is part 11 of 12 in the series Phrasal Verbs(This is a series on Phrasal Verbs.  There are hundreds of phrasal verbs and many of them have no relation to the words that form them.  When you are learning a new phrasal verb, I recommend learning it as a completely new piece of vocabulary, instead […]

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How can I Improve my English?

There are many ways to improve English skills, both inside or outside of a classroom. Traditionally classes with multiple students are a good way to focus on grammar and basic conversational skills. One-on-one private classes focus more specifically on improving advanced conversation and removing verbal tics or incorrect speech constructs and patterns. Reading articles, books […]

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English Quotes

This entry is part 8 of 11 in the series Quotes

This entry is part 8 of 11 in the series QuotesToday’s quote is one that I have to remind myself of all the time. I am always watching the clock and letting time control me. When you feel like life is pushing or pulling you too quickly, just remember this quote:   I must govern […]

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Phrasal Verbs – Blow Up

This entry is part 10 of 12 in the series Phrasal Verbs

This entry is part 10 of 12 in the series Phrasal Verbs(This is a series on Phrasal Verbs.  There are hundreds of phrasal verbs and many of them have no relation to the words that form them.  When you are learning a new phrasal verb, I recommend learning it as a completely new piece of vocabulary, instead […]

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Sunday in São Paulo

After the long, hectic weeks in the city of São Paulo, Sunday is a great oasis. On Sunday, almost all of the stores are closed, the roads are empty and the people are relaxed. There is nothing better than heading to a fruit market and eating a pastel with some sugar cane juice. I also […]

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Expressions (expressões) – Dog Eat Dog

This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series Expressions(English, like most other languages, is full of expressions that don’t really make sense when translated. This series will explore some of the different, popular expressions used in English to help any speaker improve their vocabulary.)   There are many expressions which work well in […]

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Using “The” Correctly – Part II

This entry is part 9 of 13 in the series Improving English

This entry is part 9 of 13 in the series Improving EnglishWe already looked at the basic rules about “the,” but there are a few things that are harder to understand. Let’s take a look at using articles with names. Proper names never use an article. (David, Brian, Santa Clause, Barack Obama, Xuxa) Proper titles […]

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English Quotes

This entry is part 7 of 11 in the series Quotes

This entry is part 7 of 11 in the series QuotesBill Cosby is a famous comedian in the United States, but he is also known for a variety of quotes and expressions. His television show, The Cosby Show, was  one of the first to show a successful black family. The following quote by Mr. Cosby […]

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