by BIRD GEI | Consultoria e Gestão de Idiomas

Friday the 13th: origin

According to folklorists, there is no written evidence for a “Friday the 13th” superstition before the 19th century. The earliest known documented reference in English occurs in Henry Sutherland Edwards’ 1869 biography of Gioachino Rossini, who died on a Friday 13th. He [Rossini] was surrounded to the last by admiring friends; and if it be… Read More

by BIRD GEI | Consultoria e Gestão de Idiomas

When do you use i.e., and when do you use e.g. and what do they mean?

Question: When do you use i.e., and when do you use e.g., and what do they mean? Answer: The Latin abbreviations “i.e.” and “e.g.” come up very frequently in writing and would probably come up more often if people were more sure of when it is right to use “i.e.” and when “e.g.” is required.… Read More

by BIRD GEI | Consultoria e Gestão de Idiomas

Funny School Excuse Notes

These are excuse notes that school secretaries have actually received. Some of these were in an article in the Detroit News back in the 1970s. Please excuse Richard for being absent Jan. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33. Richard was absent yesterday because of a sour throat. Please excuse Richard Friday. He had loose vowels. Please… Read More

by BIRD GEI | Consultoria e Gestão de Idiomas

Are smartphones smart or is it the users who are/aren’t?

This is NOT free advertising!! However, the campaign is hilarious!!! Smartphones according to toddlers, seniors and models!! Take your pick!! TODDLERS SENIORS MODELS