The Hidden Power of Words: Why Vocabulary Expands Reality

We often assume that language is simply a tool for describing reality. First we see the world, and then we label it. But what if that assumption is backwards? What if the words we know actually shape what we are capable of seeing, feeling, and distinguishing? Research in linguistics and psychology suggests that vocabulary does… Read More

How Adults Can Keep Growing Their Vocabulary

Expanding vocabulary as an adult isn’t about memorizing word lists—it’s about active engagement. Reading widely, encountering words in context, and using them in social settings helps new language stick. By embracing new experiences, hobbies, and conversations, adults can continue growing their vocabulary well into later life. Read More

Professores realmente podem “assistir você digitando”? A verdade sobre a detecção de IA na educação

Na BIRD GEI, acompanhamos de perto o impacto das novas tecnologias de escrita assistida por inteligência artificial no contexto educacional e corporativo. Nosso compromisso é promover o uso ético e transparente dessas ferramentas, equilibrando inovação e integridade acadêmica. Recentemente, diversos vídeos postados em redes sociais mostram assistentes de ensino afirmando que professores conseguiriam assistir a… Read More

1 million views!

Reaching one million views may seem common on social media, but for us, this milestone has a special meaning: our content is educational, focused on language learning, and entirely organic. Each view represents a genuine interest in our website’s content and in BIRD GEI’s mission to support the development of language skills. Our blog was… Read More

1 milhão de visualizações!

Alcançar 1 milhão de visualizações pode parecer comum nas redes sociais, mas para nós esse marco tem um significado especial: nosso conteúdo é educacional, focado no aprendizado de idiomas e totalmente orgânico. Cada visualização representa interesse genuíno pelo conteúdo do nosso site e pela missão da BIRD GEI de apoiar o desenvolvimento de competências linguísticas.… Read More

Funny Quotes to Celebrate Mother’s Day

Moms definitely have their humorous moments and these 16 funny quotes are testimony to the laughs that mothers often enjoy (and sometimes endure). This Mother’s Day, share these funny quotes with your mom and enjoy a moment of shared love and laughter. 1. “Mothers of teenagers know why animals eat their young.” ~ Author Unknown… Read More

The Three Envelopes of Leadership: A Lesson for Strategic HR

The Three Envelopes of Leadership: A Lesson for Strategic HR (Scroll for Portuguese 👇) There’s a well-known fable about leadership transitions: A newly appointed leader finds three envelopes left behind by their predecessor to be used in moments of crises. The first says: “Blame me.” The second: “Reorganize.” The third: “Prepare three envelopes.” This cycle… Read More

Teachers using AI to grade essays raise ethical concerns

Teachers are increasingly turning to AI tools to assist with grading essays, raising ethical concerns among experts. These tools, including ChatGPT, Writable, Grammarly, and EssayGrader, offer benefits such as automating tasks and providing feedback. However, concerns arise regarding accuracy, plagiarism, and maintaining academic integrity. A recent report found a significant number of college students and… Read More

BBC announced a colony of penguins which are unlike any other penguins in the world

BBC announced that camera crews filming near the Antarctic for its natural history series Miracles of Evolution had captured footage of Adélie penguins flying to the air. See the amazing footage of these flying penguins on the link below in Youtube. Presenter Terry Jones explains that, instead of huddling together to endure the Antarctic winter,… Read More