This entry is part 14 of 13 in the series Improving EnglishThe days of the week aren’t the only difference between English and Portuguese capitalization. You also capitalize the word “I” which means eu. Interestingly, you do not capitalize me, my or mine, only “I.” Other pronouns are not capitalized either, This means the following […]
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Each and Every
This entry is part 13 of 13 in the series Improving EnglishTwo words which often confuse English students are “Each” and “Every.” Both of these words are modifiers, and they work in a similar way, but not in an identical fashion. Each means all of the parts individually. Every means all of the parts together. […]
Capital Letters pt. I
This entry is part 12 of 13 in the series Improving EnglishDid you know that capital letters (letras maiúsculas) work a little bit different in English and Portuguese. There are several words that you capitalize in English, which you often don’t in other languages. The days of the week demonstrate this. In English, all seven […]
English Online Articles
A few days ago I said that reading was the key to improving vocabulary. Many people assume that means you have to read literature or technical manuals. While those are both good options, if you find them boring, you will not continue reading. If you have a shorter attention span, improve your English vocabulary through […]
Much and Many
This entry is part 10 of 13 in the series Improving EnglishMuch and many are two words with identical meanings, but different uses. Do you know when to use much and when to use many? Why can we say “many people” but we can’t say “much people”? The difference is regarding countable and uncountable. If […]
How can I improve my English vocabulary?
Students off ask me specifically how to improve English vocabulary. There is one simple answer to this – read! Reading in a class, alone, on the subway or on business flights is the best way to expand your English vocabulary. English blogs like this one and others also help. Read books, magazines, articles, reports, newspapers, […]
Why English?
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Business EnglishIn 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 […]
Common Phrases – Whatever
This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Common PhrasesNot 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 […]
Common Phrases – Apologizing Pt. II
This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Common PhrasesOn 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 […]
Common Phrases – Apologizing
This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Common PhrasesToday 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 […]
