“F*@# you” sign language performance
Many people don’t know but sign languages are in fact recognized languages. For deaf Brazilian people, LIBRAS (Língua Brasileira de Sinais – Brazilian Signs Language) is their first and native language. And, you guessed it, sign languages are NOT universal. The sign language in Brazil is different from any other sign language, and vice versa.… Read More
Pornai – Ancient Greek Prostitutes – Follow Me!
The oldest profession in the world has its origin in old Greece, although it might have been invented well before. See the sandals on the left? Well, they might seem an invention from the late 20th century, but: Definition: Pornai is the ancient Greek word for prostitutes (porne, in the singular). From the Greek word… Read More
Music is Universal Language / Música é Idioma Universal
ENGLISH A pentatonic scale is a musical scale with five notes per octave in contrast to a heptatonic (seven note) scale such as the major scale and minor scale. Pentatonic scales are very common and are found all over the world, including Celtic folk music, Hungarian folk music, West African music, African-American spirituals, Gospel music,… Read More
The Story of Bottled Water
How to succeed? Get more sleep!
The sound of LOVE!
More than frequently I find myself puzzled at the wonders of life and this reminds me how I should not take things for granted, even the most basic ones. The gift of hearing, seeing and speaking was not granted to all of us. Lately, BIRD GEI has had the privilege of working with people with… Read More
BIRD GEI: Pesquisa de Proficiência em Inglês no Brasil – 2011 Geração X vs. Y
A BIRD GEI | Consultoria e Gestão de Idiomas está divulgando a 7ª Pesquisa de Produtividade no Aprendizado de Idiomas no Brasil. Acompanhamos anualmente anualmente o desempenho, indicadores e resultados de aproximadamente 3.000 funcionários com cursos de idiomas patrocinados pelas mais diversas empresas e divulga os resultados sobre a produtividade do aprendizado de idiomas periodicamente. Estas pesquisas… Read More
Research confirms: strawberries protect stomach from alcohol
Strawberries are good for you but having them in a cocktail may make them even healthier, a study suggests. A team of Italian, Serbian and Spanish researchers confirmed the protective effect of strawberries in the stomach of a mammal affected by alcohol, said on Monday the University of Granada, who participated in this study. A… 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
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