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11/11/2016

So Long, Leonard Cohen

(Level: Advanced) Leonard Cohen, the hugely influential singer and songwriter whose work spanned nearly 50 years, died at the age of 82. Cohen’s label, Sony Music […]
31/10/2016

Halloween: was it always like this?

Today we celebrate Halloween. But it may have been different a while (or centuries) ago. Find out more about wearing costumes and trick-or-treating! [Level: Upper intermediate] […]
21/09/2016

Multiple Intelligences

Text Level: B1/B2 Multiple intelligences? But how many are there? The number seems to go up and up. Howard Gardner is the man who first identified […]
09/09/2016

Just Because It’s Friday!

Fridays are often considered the “national day for happy hours”. Having said that, how about practicing the right pronunciation of your favorite beer style? Check the […]
10/08/2016

50 BUSINESS ACRONYMS AND BUSINESS ABBREVIATIONS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Ever feel like your co-workers or friends are speaking to you in a different language? No, it’s not about having a meeting entirely in French. We’re […]
05/08/2016

5 CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT OLYMPICS THAT YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW

As we count down for the Olympics Opening Ceremony tonight, check out these interesting facts about Olympics in history. Do you know any other? Share with […]
11/05/2016

Why grammar Mistakes In A Short Email Could Make Some People Judge You

I’m a cognitive psychologist who studies language comprehension. If I see an ad for a vacation rental that says “Your going to Hollywood!” it really bugs […]
30/03/2016

Você fala inglês assim?

O sotaque e pronúncia certa das palavras fazem uma diferença crucial na hora de se comunicar. E, apesar do sotaque ser muitas vezes charmoso, cometemos alguns […]
30/09/2015

Creative women: Coco Chanel

Successful entrepreneurs are usually inspired by other successful entrepreneurs. That means that if people don’t have great role models–especially role models in whom they can see […]