From the notebook
From the lesson notebook
Short articles on the mistakes Portuguese speakers make in English, and on how to study without wasting time. Written from what actually comes up in lessons.
Pronunciation
The five English sounds Portuguese does not have
Why ship and sheep sound the same to a Brazilian ear.
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Career
False cognates that trip you up in a job interview
Seven pairs that change the meaning of a sentence in a hiring process.
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Entrance exams
How to read an English text on an exam without translating word for word
The reading strategy that saves minutes on ENEM and university entrance exams.
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Travel
The English you need at the airport
From the immigration line to a missed connection: questions and answers that get things done.
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