bjdemirandaAug 9, 20213 minIs it necessary to speak like a native?In a word: no. Speaking well by no means requires you to speak like a native English speaker. You can be fluent and fully proficient in...
bjdemirandaJun 30, 20212 minPronouncing -th "incorrectly"The -th sound in English is one that can be very difficult for non-native speakers to pronounce. I myself have spent a great deal of time...
bjdemirandaJun 16, 20214 minThe case for "I have a doubt""Teacher, I have a doubt." It is quite common for me to hear the above sentence spoken by my students. Just as common is to see posts and...
bjdemirandaMar 25, 20214 minThe Future of TravelAssuming the travel industry recovers after the pandemic, we can assume travel to start looking a little different in coming years. Let's...
bjdemirandaMar 16, 20212 minWord Lists "What can I do to improve my vocabulary?" "Read." Yes, reading is probably the best way to learn new words but there are many other,...
bjdemirandaAug 28, 20201 minMy Experience Learning PortugueseConheça alguns métodos que me ajudaram bastante a entender o português brasileiro.
bjdemirandaJul 16, 20202 minPronunciation TipsHere are some tips if you want master the correct pronunciation of words in English.
bjdemirandaJun 26, 20201 minMake vs doMake/do Make and do both translate as fazer in Portuguese, so it's understandable that Portuguese speakers often get them mixed up in...
bjdemirandaJun 8, 20203 minFiltro afetivo: o que é e como superarHave you ever felt uncomfortable in an English class? Isso pode ser explicado pelo nosso FILTRO AFETIVO!
bjdemirandaMay 18, 20201 minFrench words and expressions used in EnglishBonjour, mon ami! No blog de hoje falaremos um pouco sobre a influência da língua francesa no inglês canadense. D'accord? 😜
bjdemirandaMay 11, 20203 minDifferences between Canada and BrazilBrasileiros e canadenses possuem culturas bem diferentes! Algumas das primeiras impressões vivendo e trabalhando no Brasil.
bjdemirandaApr 17, 20202 minMakeshift MasksDISCLAIMER: This blog post is in no way a substitute for medical advice. Being in quarantine doesn't mean you have to take a break form...
bjdemirandaMar 24, 20203 minA Brief History of BeerAncient History Beer is the oldest known alcoholic beverage. This is not surprising when you consider that if a cereal contains certain...
bjdemirandaMar 24, 20205 minMeditation vs. MindfulnessMeditation and mindfulness are often used interchangeably and while similar and overlapping in many ways they are distinct from one....
bjdemirandaMar 24, 20202 minUpcoming Workshops: MarchAfter Carnival is when things get back to normal here in Brazil, and for us it's not different! As of March we will be offering more...
bjdemirandaMar 24, 20202 minAmerican vs. British English If you've been exposed to a lot of English you may have noticed differences in vocabulary and discrepancies in the spelling of some...
bjdemirandaMar 24, 20201 minUpcoming Workshop: Travel and TourismOne of the most common reasons for people to learn English is because they want to travel! In most parts of the world someone who speaks...
bjdemirandaMar 24, 20203 minThe Impact of Technology on TravelTechnology changes how we relate to and interact with the world around us. It has greatly impacted how we travel and things like...
bjdemirandaMar 24, 20202 minBread as an (Un)Countable NounBread is a tricky noun in English. We don't normally count it like we do here in Brazil. Here, when we go to the bakery we can buy a...