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Carlo Armonici
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Jan 27
Lost in Translation
Lost in TranslationThis made us lauge a lot. If you put the names of the states in Brazil into a translator, you might be surprised what you get back. Yes, maybe a little license was taken with a few, but it was worth it. ENJOY!!! Here is a fun game you can play with your Brazilian …
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Jan 27
GRAMMAR – Expressions of Time
This post quickly became one of our most popular. PAST TENSE EXPRESSIONS OF TIME: yesterday; last week;an hour ago; recently; a while ago; a long time ago; in the past; this morning. PRESENT TENSE EXPRESSIONS OF TIME: today; this week; now; as we speak; at the moment; these days; nowadays; at this time. FUTURE TENSE …
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Jan 27
VOCABULARY – Stairs vs. Steps vs. Ladder
These three words are often confusing for Portuguese speakers. Stairs (escadas) usually connect floors in a building. Ladder (escada) is a moveable structure used for climbing up or down. Steps (degraus) are usually found outside a building, and are also the individual levels on a ladder or stairs. If you have any questions or doubts, please …
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Jan 27
VOCABULARY – Common Animals
Which of these common animals do you think would make good pets? Do you have a favorite animal? What is it? Is it in this image? DOG – CAT – PARROT – TURTLE FROG – MONKEY – HORSE – BUTTERFLY TIGER – CROCODILE – FOX – LION SHARK – DOLPHIN – BIRD – SNAKE TURKEY …
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Jan 24
False Cognitives
There are a lot of words in English that might seem to mean something else in Portuguese. Look at these and beware of False “Friends”! Fro example: Actually in English might make you think it means Atualmente in Portuguese – but, of course, it doesn’t!! Take a close look at this list and be sure …
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Jan 23
Landscapes
A Landscape referrs to all the visible features of an area of countryside or land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal. If you have any questions or doubts, please ask in the comments or send me a private message. Follow me on Instagram: @englishyourwaybr or look for the hashtag #LearnEnglishWithCarlo
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Jan 23
Uncountable Nouns
In English, an uncountable noun refers to something (a thing or an idea) that we generally don’t count. Typicall uncountable nouns are liquids, abstract iteas, powders and grains, natural phenomena, and states. The above graphic shows some of the more common uncountable items that we see in everyday life. If we want to quantify any …
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Jan 23
How We See Colors
Some people believe that men and women see colors differently. What do you think? If you have any questions or doubts, please ask in the comments or send me a private message. Follow me on Instagram: @englishyourwaybr or look for the hashtag #LearnEnglishWithCarlo
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Jan 23
Common Expressions
Here are some very common expressions with their translations to Portuguese. Here are the definitions in English: No way! – Under no circumstances; not at all. My bad. – To take responsibility for a mistake. You bet. – Of course; certainly. What a shame. – When you wish a situation was different, and you feel sad or …
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Jan 22
Words with two meanings
In English words can someties have two meanings. Look at these examples: Water – can be a verb meaning to give water to plants Water – can be a noun (H2O) Bark – can be a noun – the outside part of a tree trunk Bark – can be a verb – what a dog …
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