Quer que seus filhos aprendam um segundo idioma? Comece por você.

Pesquisa da da Universidade de Cambridge mostra que a disposição dos jovens para estudar um segundo idioma é moldada muito mais pelas atitudes de seus pais do que por seus professores ou amigos. Os autores do estudo argumentam que os esforços para reverter o declínio constante na aprendizagem de línguas devem ter como alvo as… Read More

TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC ou Cambridge? Qual certificado de inglês é o certo para você?

Se você está estudando inglês com um objetivo específico em mente, seja uma universidade no exterior, se candidatar a uma vaga de emprego, imigrar para outro país ou simplesmente comprovar seu nível, é provável que em algum momento você se depare com a mesma pergunta:   1. Qual teste de proficiência em inglês eu devo fazer?… Read More

TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or Cambridge? Which English Certificate Is Right for You?

If you are studying English with a specific goal in mind – going to university abroad, applying for a job, immigrating to another country, or simply proving your level – you may eventually face the same question: 1. Which English proficiency test should I take? TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC and Cambridge English are among the best-known… Read More

The 48 Laws of Power. To quote Spock “fascinating”!

Nearly three decades after its publication, The 48 Laws of Power remains one of the most discussed—and controversial—books on leadership, influence, and human behavior. The 48 Laws of Power is a 1998 book by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers. The book shares thematic elements with Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince and has been compared to Sun-Tzu’s… Read More

Confusing words: Overtake Takeover Take Over

o·ver·take, oʊ vərˈteɪk/ Show Spelled [oh-ver-teyk] verb, -took, -tak·en, -tak·ing. verb (used with object) 1. to catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with: By taking a cab to the next town, we managed to overtake and board the train. 2. to catch up with and pass, as in a race; move by:… Read More

What would The Odyssey look like if Odysseus had Google Maps?

Sometimes, technology feels almost too magical. It has become incredibly good at helping us find answers, optimize routes, translate languages, write text, and solve problems. But every now and then, it reminds us of an important lesson: Tools are powerful. Judgment is still human. Behind the humor, there’s a lesson we’ve all experienced at least… Read More

Is the Em Dash Really an AI Giveaway?

One of the most common claims circulating online is that the use of the em dash (—) is a telltale sign of AI-generated writing. Not quite. The em dash wasn’t invented by AI. It has been part of English typography for centuries and has long been used by professional writers, editors, journalists, and publishers to… Read More

The Universal Language of Music / Música é um Idioma Universal

Music is a Universal Language One of the reasons music connects people across cultures is something surprisingly simple: the pentatonic scale. A pentatonic scale is built with just five notes per octave, yet it appears naturally in musical traditions from every continent. It can be heard in traditional music from China, Japan, Korea, India, Scotland,… Read More

Confusing words: Everyday and Every day

Everyday Everyday is an adjective that means commonplace, ordinary, or normal. ~ These shoes are great for everyday wear ~ You shouldn’t wear an everyday outfit to the wedding ~ Don’t use the everyday dishes – it’s a special occasion Every day Every day means “each day.” ~ I go to the park every day… Read More

“Tsk” The Unwritten Rules of Languages

We had been living in Istanbul for a short time when my mother decided to visit Hagia Sophia. A block from home there was a taxi stand. We walked over, she opened the door and we all got in. She stated the destination clearly: “Hagia Sophia, lütfen.” She even used the right word in Turkish… Read More