Shakespeare’s Swag
Confusing words: Its ok
Confusing words: Everyday and Every Day
The world’s tallest building… with a surprise
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, and the magnificent centerpiece of Downtown Dubai. Here’s a picture:
Confusing words: Oldest and Eldest
“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
The Story of Bottled Water
How to succeed? Get more sleep!
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
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