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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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 […]
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 […]
Internet English
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Internet EnglishA lot of the terms used in Internet English are abbreviations (the first letters of each word in an expression). One abbreviation that I have seen a lot, but only recently discovered the meaning is SMH. Every time I saw this term, it […]
Quality Translations
What makes a translation a quality translation? There are a few factors to keep in mind. Fluency in target language General writing ability Expansive vocabulary in both original and target language A sense of creativity to create legitimate alternatives for words, expressions and phrases which don’t exist in both languages Cultural sensitivity to both involved […]
English Quotes
This entry is part 10 of 11 in the series QuotesHave you been bumping heads with a coworker or classmate? According to Oscar Wilde – Don’t fight them, forgive them! Always forgive your enemies – nothing annoys them so much.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
