Have you been bumping heads with a coworker or classmate? According to Oscar Wilde – Don’t fight them, forgive them! Always forgive your enemies – nothing annoys them so much.
Why English?
In Brazil, I have noticed three main reasons people like to learn English as a second language. Entertainment – A great deal of the world’s entertainment is in English. Music, books, television shows, movies, video games and more are often in English. Because of this, a lot of people pick up English naturally as they […]
Beers
Alcohol is one of those universal things that crosses all cultures. However, each culture has its own customs regarding alcohol. Brazilian beers are very light, meaning they do not have much taste, unless served very cold. When at a party, restaurant or barbecue, the beverage should be nearly frozen. England, on the other hand, serves […]
Common Phrases – Whatever
Not all expressions are phrases. Sometimes a simple word can be used in different ways. The word “whatever” generally means “anything,” but it is often used in a sarcastic tone to show disbelief or to finish an unpleasant conversation. 1. Disbelief Frank said that he won a bicycle in a competition. Whatever, I don’t believe […]
The advantages of Skype classes
While having English classes face to face is typically the best option, there are some advantages to Skype English classes. Having a class through Skype gives the student flexibility in location and time. Skype classes also allow the teacher to use a variety of Internet resources. English classes through Skype additionally allow a student to […]
Common Phrases – Apologizing Pt. II
On Monday we looked at some of the most common ways to apologize. There are a few more advanced ways to apologize as well. Some of these use longer phrases or more complicated words. Beginner speakers should start with these phrases. More advanced users can try to add these phrases as well. I am quite […]
Translation Services
Anytime you need to translate a word or two from Portuguese to English or any other languages, you have several free, useful tools available to you. First, there are lots of smartphone applications which translate words quickly. Google Translate comes built into smartphones using the Android platform, but it is also available for free on […]
English Quotes
Many People know Friedrich Nietzsch as a nihilist philosopher, and he is most famous for his writings criticizing religion, politics, society and culture. It may surprise you to see this more positive quote written by him. It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages. Lack = Falta
Common Phrases – Apologizing
Today we are going to look at a few different ways to say “I’m sorry” in English. Repetition becomes boring, so it is nice to have a variety of ways to say the same thing. The following phrases are in order from most informal to most formal. I’m sorry I apologize Please forgive me Pardon […]
Coffee to Tea
I’ve been a big coffee drinker ever since I entered college. It was the best way to get going in the morning. Even more than the taste, I loved the smell! I recently decided to change from coffee to tea. I thought it would be a really difficult transition, but I’m finding that I enjoy […]
