I hope you enjoy this new blog. It´s meant to help you improve your English skills. I´ll write it as often as possible, but if you want to get an e-mail warning of the updates, click here.
To start our new blog let´s divide this post into parts.
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Slang
What´s a slang? It´s an informal word we use to express ourselves. Every language has its own slangs and they´re part of a country culture.
Today´s slang is:
Cheesy - barato, brega, pobre de aparência
That is really a cheesy looking outfit.
Esta é uma roupa muito brega.
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Today´s Grammar point
Do you know the difference between few and a few? No? So, check it here:
Few and A Few
We should use "few" in a negative sense and should use "a few" in a positive sense.
Example Sentences
I have few friends in Los Angeles. (The person would like to have more friends.)
I have a few friends in New York. (The person is happy she has friends and is pleased with that.)
Today´s Quote
Do you know what a quote is? It´s a sentence told by someone. The idea of having a quote here is giving you the opportunity to get some refletion in English in order to exercise your brain a little more. :)
"Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new". (Og Mandino - 1923-1996)
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Word of the day:
Trap - verb -
Definition
to catch or be caught by being tricked; to be unable to move or escape.
Example Sentences
He trapped me to talk about our breakup.
I've been trapped by my boss when I was about to leave the office to ask me to work late.
See you soon!
