25 Of The Worst Food Name Fails Ever

Some of these are translation fails – we can only hope that that Chinese food company isn’t selling shredded children. Others, like the British faggots in sauce, seem funny only because modern slang has re-appropriated their names. Some, like the Australian Gaytime ice cream, have even embraced their now-humorous names.

Teachers’ Day

In many countries, Teachers’ Days (or Teachers Day) are intended to be special days for the appreciation of teachers, and may include celebrations to honor them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community in general. The date on which Teachers’ day is celebrated varies from country to country and Wikipedia was kind enough to… Read More

BIRD GEI: Pesquisa de Proficiência em Inglês no Brasil – 2003 a 2012

A BIRD GEI | Consultoria e Gestão de Idiomas está divulgando a 8ª Pesquisa de Produtividade no Aprendizado de Idiomas no Brasil. Acompanhamos anualmente o desempenho, indicadores e resultados de aproximadamente 3.000 funcionários patrocinados pelas mais diversas empresas, mapeando e quantificando o aproveitamento e a produtividade dos alunos. Na pesquisa atual, que abrange 2003 a 2012, utilizamos… Read More

BIRD GEI: Research reveals panorama of English language acquisition in Brazil from 2003 to 2012

BIRD GEI | Consultoria e Gestão de Idiomas is releasing its 8th Research Productivity in Language Acquisition in the Brazilian market. We follow the annual performance indicators and results of approximately 3,000 employees sponsored by several companies, mapping and quantifying the progress and productivity of students. In the current research, which covers results from 2003… Read More

A Chef’s Guide to Knives

The chef’s knife is probably a cook’s most important tool. And given the amount of time it spends in your hand, it’s definitely worth making sure you have a good one. A lot of people suggest purchasing “the best knife you can afford.” But that’s not much help unless you know what makes one knife… Read More