Every time I stay at the beach too long I get a sunburn! Last weekend I stayed at the pool for a few days, and I was really careful to use sunblock. Unfortunately, I missed a streak down the side of my belly. Now, I have one long, cherry-red sore spot! Sunburn – Queimadura […]
Expressions (expressões) – Fishy
(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.) The next few expressions are all going to deal with animal terms. English loves to use food and animals […]
Uncountable Nouns – Part II
English has a series of nouns called uncountable nouns or non-count nouns. Many of these are similar to Portuguese, but some of them are confusing. This short series of posts is going to look at the different types of uncountable nouns. Uncountable nouns are always considered singular Uncountable nouns do not use “a/an” but they […]
English Quotes
Franklin D. Roosevelt was one of the most inspiring Presidents in United States history. He became famous for his “fireside chats,” a series of presidential speeches given over the radio, which greatly contributed to the morale of the country in times of war. One inspiring quote by this president is: There are many ways […]
Phrasal Verbs – Bring 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 […]
Expressions (expressões) – Ants in Your Pants
(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.) The next few expressions are all going to deal with animal terms. English loves to use food and animals […]
Uncountable Nouns – Part I
English has a series of nouns called uncountable nouns or non-count nouns. Many of these are similar to Portuguese, but some of them are confusing. This short series of posts is going to look at the different types of uncountable nouns. Uncountable nouns are always considered singular Uncountable nouns do not use “a/an” but they […]
English Quotes
One of my favorite writers is Henry David Thoreau. He writes about the human spirit, returning to the simple aspects of life, and enjoying nature. When living in a big city like São Paulo, his writing helps me to feel more at peace. If you are interested in reading one of his most famous books, […]
Expressions (expressões) – Piece of Cake
(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.) The next few expressions are all going to deal with food terms. English loves to use food and animals […]
Some/Any
Some and Any are two words which often mean the same thing, but are sometimes total opposites! How can an English student keep these two terms clear? Well, there are a few simple tips to keep in mind. Some – Algum “Some” is used to indicate an undefined quantity. It is more than “a few” […]
