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 […]
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English Quotes
This entry is part 9 of 11 in the series QuotesMany People know Friedrich Nietzsch as a nihilist philosopher, and he is most famous for his writings criticizing religion, politics, society and culture. It may surprise you to see this more positive quote written by him. It is not a lack of love, but a […]
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 […]
Phrasal Verbs – Give Back
This entry is part 12 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 […]
Phrasal Verbs – Give Away
This entry is part 11 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 […]
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
This entry is part 8 of 11 in the series QuotesToday’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 […]
Phrasal Verbs – Blow Up
This entry is part 10 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 […]
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
This entry is part 10 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.) There are many expressions which work well in […]
