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Uncountable Nouns – Part II

This entry is part 5 of 13 in the series Improving English

This entry is part 5 of 13 in the series Improving EnglishEnglish 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 […]

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English Quotes

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This entry is part 5 of 11 in the series QuotesFranklin 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 […]

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Phrasal Verbs – Bring Up

This entry is part 8 of 12 in the series Phrasal Verbs

This entry is part 8 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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Expressions (expressões) – Ants in Your Pants

This entry is part 6 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 6 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.) The next few expressions are all going to deal […]

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Uncountable Nouns – Part I

This entry is part 4 of 13 in the series Improving English

This entry is part 4 of 13 in the series Improving EnglishEnglish 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 […]

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English Quotes

This entry is part 4 of 11 in the series Quotes

This entry is part 4 of 11 in the series QuotesOne 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 […]

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Expressions (expressões) – Piece of Cake

This entry is part 8 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 8 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.) The next few expressions are all going to deal […]

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Some/Any

This entry is part 3 of 13 in the series Improving English

This entry is part 3 of 13 in the series Improving EnglishSome 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 […]

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Phrasal Verbs – Sit Up/Sit Down

This entry is part 7 of 12 in the series Phrasal Verbs

This entry is part 7 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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Expressions (expressões) – Spill the Beans

This entry is part 5 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 5 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.) The next few expressions are all going to deal […]

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