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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…
Read More7 Things NOT to Do When Speaking English
I’ve spent the last few years traveling and living abroad, and during that time I’ve talked to a lot of people who spoke English as a foreign language. After talking to thousands of foreigners in English I’ve noticed several things that they do that hurt their progress as a language learner. You’re going to really…
Read MoreHow to Use Prepositions Like a Jedi
Long long ago in a galaxy far far away, there was no spoken language to speak of, no incorrect grammar, just cavemen making growling noises to express what they were feeling or what they wanted from the one another. Then one day someone decided to create language (English of course ha ha), and from then…
Read More5 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…
Read MoreHow Your Personality Changes When You Speak in a Foreign Language
Have you ever seen someone speaking two languages and feel as if two different people are speaking them? A Brazilian Speaking Japanese English I was recently having a conversation with a Paulista (someone from São Paolo, Brazil) who has spent most of his adult life working and traveling abroad , including a few years spent in…
Read MoreDear 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…
Read MoreWhat Do You Call the US?
I was inspired to write this post after many conversations with my Brazilian friends in which they told me about their travels to USA, or about the time they studied abroad in United States. Even some of my more fluent friends use an improper form to talk about the US, which leads me to believe…
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