You have no time for a life from the end of August until Mid-July and/or February until mid December, depending on the hemisphere. You want to slap the next person who says, ‘Must be nice to work from 8.30am to 3.15pm and have your summers and weekends free.’ When you’re out in public you feel… Read More
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, and the magnificent centerpiece of Downtown Dubai. Here’s a picture:
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
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
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
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
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
Complement is a verb, which means to make something seem better or more attractive when combined. For example: “The colours blue and green complement each other perfectly.” Compliment is a noun, which means a remark that expresses approval, admiration or respect. For example: “It was the nicest compliment anyone had ever paid me.” Tip! Having… Read More
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