Estereótipos dos Gringos: O que os Gringos Realmente Acham do Brasil?

Os Brasileiros são ÍNDIOS que vivem na FLORESTA AMAZÔNICA (o que realmente pertence aos EUA) ou nas praias do RIO, morando em OCAS ou FAVELAS. A única coisa que se importam são CARNAVAL, SAMBA e FUTEBOL. Todas suas MULHERES são MORENAS, BONITAS, GOSTOSAS e FÁCEIS de levar pra cama, com BUNDAS GRANDES e andam NUAS…

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Gringo Stereotypes for Brazil: What Do We Really Think?

BRAZILIANS are INDIANS that live either in the AMAZON RAINFOREST (which really BELONGS TO THE U.S.A.) or on the beaches of RIO in either GRASS HUTS or FAVELAS. The only things they care about are CARNIVAL, SAMBA & FOOTBALL. Their WOMEN are all DARK-SKINNED, BEAUTIFUL, SEXY, EASY to get in bed, with BIG BUTTS and…

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Como Usar a Palavra Bitch Corretamente (13 formas de usar)

Vamos esquecer sobre as aplicações formais do Inglês por um dia e dar um passeio no lado selvagem dos palavrões.  Hoje vamos falar sobre a palavra BITCH , que aparece em vários lugares do mundo dentro do idioma Inglês e todas suas formas de utilização. Sua utilização não é tão simples como se  pensa.   Read in…

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The 8 Types of English Learners

Based on my experience with English learners, I’ve created a list of 8 types, or “archetypes,” of language learners. Most people are a mixture of 2 or 3, but as you read you’ll probably identify with a primary one. The list is  separated into different levels and analyzes the mindsets that these language learners have…

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Why Confidence is the Key to English Fluency (or Any Language)

“Confidence comes from not always being right, but from not fearing to be wrong.” -Peter T. Mcintyre Today we’re going to play around with the idea of confidence, which, in my opinion, is at the converging point between language learning, life and self-realization. This is such a deep and complicated topic, but let’s start with…

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5 Ways to Make English a Fun & Convenient Part of Your Life

Are you bored with your English, and worried that you’re not learning as much as you could? Do you wish English were more applicable to YOUR LIFE and the things you really LOVE TO DO? What if I told you there was an amazing way to learn English effectively AND have fun while improving your…

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Dear Mrs… or is it Ms. or Miss?: How to Address Women in Letters

Question: “I’m writing an e-mail right now and I do not know if that lady is married or not. How should I call her? Mrs. Miss or Madam?” Answer: This is a confusing issue even for native English speakers. The response is simple: Mrs. is to address married women. Ms. is to address women who…

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