(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 of trying to make sense of the two pieces of the […]
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, […]
Phrasal Verbs – Give Away
(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 of trying to make sense of the two pieces of the […]
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 […]
English Quotes
Today’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 the clock, not be governed by it.
Phrasal Verbs – Blow Up
(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 of trying to make sense of the two pieces of the […]
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 […]
Expressions (expressões) – Dog Eat Dog
(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 business settings, so we will look at some over the […]
Using “The” Correctly – Part II
We 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 typically use “the” if specific or “a/an” if general. (The President […]
English Quotes
Bill 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 talks about one of the main keys to success. […]
