This entry is part 2 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 […]
Rachel in Brazil – Atlantic Ocean
This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Rachel in BrazilAfter spending many days giving classes with TEG in the concrete jungle of São Paulo on Avenida Paulista our family decided it was time for me to see the real jungle and the Atlantic Ocean. As much as I have traveled the world, I […]
Expressions (expressões) – Get over it
This entry is part 2 of 10 in the series ExpressionsThis post talked about the phrasal verb “get over something.” Today’s topic will look at the specific expression “get over it.” Remember, get over something means to superar or overcome a problem or situation. Get over it basically means the same thing, but it is normally used […]
False Friends (Falsos Cognatos) – Actual/Atual
This entry is part 2 of 6 in the series False Friends( False friends or false cognates are words that look the same in different languages, but which actually have different meanings.) This is probably the most confusing and most common false cognate. The two words look so much alike that it is hard to believe […]