This entry is part 5 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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ESL Podcast Review – 6 Minute English
This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series ReviewsESL podcasts are a great way to practice English in your downtime. You can listen to them in the car, at the gym, on the subway or even during a quiet lunch. There are dozens of free podcasts for ESL, but there are also a […]
Improving English
This entry is part 1 of 13 in the series Improving EnglishThere are many tricky words in the English language – words that often change in meaning, depending on the situation or context. “Pretty” is one of these words. Many ESL or EFL speakers incorrectly use this word to emphasize an adjective, substituting the word […]
Email Endings – Informal
This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Business EnglishOne of my students recently asked me how to finish an email in an informal way. There are lots of email finishers that are appropriate in different situations. When I’m speaking informally, I use the following options, depending on the subject: Thanks See […]
Lincoln’s Hat
This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series Learning with LincolnFor those of you who haven’t met Lincoln, this is our French Bulldog. He isn’t a big fan of hats, but my mother-in-law decided he was cold and brought him this knitted hat. Lincoln doesn’t understand the concept of clothing, but he loves […]
False Friends (Falsos Cognatos) – Push/Puxe
This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series False FriendsToday’s false friend is one that really messes with my mind sometimes. It is hard for English speakers learning Portuguese as well as Portuguese speakers learning English. The worst part is that it is something very common, yet that doesn’t make it any easier. […]
Phrasal Verbs – Knock
This entry is part 3 of 12 in the series Phrasal Verbs Yesterday’s expression was “knock off”, a noun that means a copy or fake version of a product. Today’s phrasal verbs are related as they all start with “knock.” The English verb knock means to hit a door (bater na porta) as a way […]
Expressions (Expressões) – Knock off
This entry is part 3 of 10 in the series ExpressionsToday’s English expression is related to tomorrow’s phrasal verbs. The difference is that this expression is a noun or substantive, although it can also be used a verb. The expression is “knock off,” and while it may seem strange, it is very common in […]
Phrasal Verbs – Check
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 […]
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 […]
