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How to Use the Word “Actually” in English
Imagine trying to speak Portuguese without using words like tipo, sabe, entende, ou seja and quer dizer. These little words are called discourse markers, and if you’re like most Brazilians you frequently use them while you speak in order to accentuate what you are saying, give yourself more time to think about what you will…
Read MoreHow to Sound Cooler When Speaking English
As discussed previously, we discovered that there is more to learning a language than just being able to say what you need say and to get what you want. The reason we learn any language is to be able to CONNECT to people on their level and make them feel comfortable to express themselves to…
Read MoreGringo 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…
Read MoreTop 5 English Mispronunciations Made By Brazilians
Have you ever been misunderstood when speaking to someone in another language because of your pronunciation? But then, when they tell you how to pronounce it correctly it sounds exactly like how you just said it… WTF?? A good example of this is when one day I walked up to a woman on the street…
Read MoreWhy the Biggest Failures Are the Most Fluent
If you’re struggling to become fluent in English there is something you can do right now to speed up your progress: start failing more. Look, the only way that you’re going to increase your fluency in English is to practice, and if you’re not making any mistakes this means that you’re not practicing enough. Leia…
Read MoreHow to Use the Word Bitch (13 Different Ways)
Let’s forget about the formal applications of English for one day and take a walk on the wild side and talk about bad words. Today we’re going to explore the word BITCH, which, without a doubt, is all over the place in the English language in all its elaborate uses. However, it’s not as simple…
Read MoreHow to Not Kill Yourself with the Present Perfect
The Present Perfect That’s right you guys, another annoying grammar subject. To try to make this one interesting let’s start with a compilation of some great songs (subjective) and see if you can guess what today’s topic is… You may have guessed, it’s the Present Perfect. When it comes to teaching/learning the present perfect in…
Read More4 Things “Caine’s Arcade” Taught Me About Life and Language Learning
Watch This Video, You Won’t Regret it! leia este texto em português It will inspire you, teach you a few things about life, and it will probably make you cry. Over 3,000,000 people saw this video in English in the first few weeks. The 10:00 short film tells the story of a cute 9 year…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreHow to Speak English Like an Australian
“Australians all let us rejoice, for we are young and free, we’ve golden soil and wealth for toil, our home is girt by sea.” – Australian National Anthem The great southern land, a giant island filled with some of the world’s most dangerous animals, beautiful landscapes, and white sand beaches. But enough about the geographical side to Australia,…
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