Posts by Ethan
The Secret Tool for Memorizing New Vocabulary
Do you ever learn a new word in English and then a few minutes later you find that you’ve already forgotten it? I know it’s frustrating, but don’t let it get you down (disappoint you)! Everyone experiences this when learning a new language. It doesn’t have to be this way. There is a great resource…
Read MoreHOW to Improve Your Vocabulary Daily (Part III)
To fully benefit from this article, make sure you read parts I and Part II if you haven’t already. Don’t you hate when just can’t seem to remember a word in English (or any other language you’re learning)? Maybe you’ve already learned it, or it’s a word you feel you should know because it’s so…
Read MoreHOW to Improve Your Vocabulary Daily (Part II)
Ready to build your English vocabulary? There are many simple steps that you can take every day in order to greatly increase the amount of English words that you know and use. In Part I, I told you about keeping a word journal, Real Life English’s Daily Expressions, and Dictionary Websites’ word of the days.…
Read MoreHOW to Improve Your Vocabulary Daily
Do you find it difficult to remember new words in English? English has the largest vocabulary of any language in the world. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker of English, you are always growing your vocabulary. Always encountering tons of new words. And new ways to say words that you already know. The…
Read MoreHow an Exchange Experience Changed my Perspective of my Home Country
When I studied abroad, I didn’t just learn about a new culture, but I also reflected a lot on my own country, the United States. In certain ways I felt more negatively about my home country, and in other ways I learned that many unique aspects make it an amazing place to live. The primary…
Read MoreHow an Exchange Experience Will Change Your Life (Part III): How an Exchange Experience CAN Improve Your Life
Are you considering studying English (or another language) outside of your home country? You’ve probably thought about how it will improve your skills in another language. But have you considered the multitude (great number) of other benefits that an exchange offers you? An exchange is so much more than a language learning experience—even though that…
Read MoreHow an Exchange Experience Will Change Your Life (Part II): WHY You Should Consider Studying Abroad
I hope that the recount of my personal experience studying abroad inspired you to consider taking the leap (metaphor for jumping off of a cliff into water—do something that’s fun, but scary) yourself. If you’re not completely convinced, then I will inspire you further now! Don’t forget to read Part I if you haven’t done…
Read MoreHow an Exchange Experience Will Change Your Life
Where would I be had I never studied abroad? I sometimes imagine the answer to this question. My life is pretty exceptional. I’m “living the life” (I have a great lifestyle), so to speak, here in Brazil. Sometimes I look on Facebook at the people with whom I graduated High School and College, and I…
Read MoreTermos para Relacionamentos Amorosos e Sexuais
Há alguns dias, encontrei com alguns amigos americanos um brasileiro. Falávamos, na maioria das vezes, em inglês, e tínhamos que explicar alguns termos e gírias para nosso amigo brasileiro. O assunto de relacionamentos surgiu e ficamos tentando explicar ao brazuca o que significa a expressão “hook up”. Ouça o podcast de SEXO e relacionamento em inglês: Faz…
Read MoreUsing the Object in English
One of the mistakes that I’ve noticed most while teaching English in Brazil is that students do not use the object when they speak. This immediately gives away that they are not fluent and can lead to some confusing situations. The number one mistake Brazilians make is saying “I like” without saying what they like.…
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