Alcohol is one of those universal things that crosses all cultures. However, each culture has its own customs regarding alcohol. Brazilian beers are very light, meaning they do not have much taste, unless served very cold. When at a party, restaurant or barbecue, the beverage should be nearly frozen. England, on the other hand, serves […]
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Skype Classes
If you do not have a lot of time to visit a school or receive a private teacher in your home or office, online classes are an interesting option. With services like Skype, it is very easy to receive the entire English experience from your own computer. If you are interested in Skype English classes, […]
Sunburn
Every time I stay at the beach too long I get a sunburn! Last weekend I stayed at the pool for a few days, and I was really careful to use sunblock. Unfortunately, I missed a streak down the side of my belly. Now, I have one long, cherry-red sore spot! Sunburn – Queimadura […]
Email Endings – Informal
This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Business EnglishOne of my students recently asked me how to finish an email in an informal way. There are lots of email finishers that are appropriate in different situations. When I’m speaking informally, I use the following options, depending on the subject: Thanks See […]
Exchange – Michelle
This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Exchanges-Guest post by Michelle Veloso Olá a todos que acompanham o blog TEG Idiomas ! Gostaria de deixar uma marca registrada neste blog, pois fui a piloto do intercambio organizado pela TEG Idiomas.Exato, depois de muito planejamento, conversas, organização eu fui para os USA sozinha! […]
Rachel in Brazil – A Day with the Monkeys
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Rachel in BrazilThe large white van pulled up on the clay colored dirt road and emptied its contents of people: men and women, young and old, black, bronze and white, American and Brazilian. There was not one thing in common among the nine except their […]
Rachel in Brazil – Shopping
This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Rachel in BrazilWhen I think of San Paulo, I think of people. I think of people hustling to work on Paulista Avenue or crammed onto the metro, or people shopping for treasures in Vinte Cinco de Março or Liberdade. I think of people swirling on […]
