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Hi folks, I'm from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Despite I have a passion about computers and technology, I'm a simple person. By the way, I've been working as an IT project manager since 2007. Some years ago I've started to study English aiming my career. However, today I have the English language as a kind of hobby. I'm eager to learn about English culture and how different things are from my country.
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James Matt-Harvey
English
Oct 31, 2015
Irrespective of taking tests and exams, it's easier said than done when the teacher asks you to relax. Another step in the right direction.
James Matt-Harvey
English
Oct 24, 2015
All one requires is a positive mental attitude and a certain level of intelligence to achieve a good IELTS score. Fernando certainly showed this during our lesson today.
James Matt-Harvey
English
Oct 8, 2015
Fernando made an excellent start in our opening trial lesson. Having the ability to score highly in the IELTS exam.
Robert
English
Jul 27, 2015
Fernando, I hope your week is going well. A bit of housekeeping that I forgot to mention last time, I will be unavailable to give lessons during the month of August. If you can meet this week I will be available but next month not so much. Also I did some research about the pronunciation of "Perk", a benefit or advantage of some job or activity. The initial sound I was hearing was like the "d" in "bolo de arroz" and I want to hear a breathy p sound like "perpendicular", the unstressed "per" starts both perk and perpendicular. Does that make sense? Good job on the lesson and I am glad you are feeling better. Cheers, Rob
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  • Commented

    Eu concordo com a colega acima,

     

    Não se preocupe com isso, quando você chegar no nivel avançado vai perceber que é bom ter contato com ambos os sotaques.

     

    Na minha opiniáo, para nós Brasileiros é mais fácil começar pelo inglês americano, pois estamos expostos a uma forte influência cultural principalmente na televisão.

     

    Isso foi um dificultador pra mim quando mudei pra uma escola de aprendizagem britanica, no intermediario acabei tendo muita dificuldade principalmente no LISTENING mas após alguns meses me adaptei.

     

    Abraço.

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    December 28, 2015
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  • Commented

    Hi,

     

    Add me on WhatsApp or Facebook if you want ok?

     

    I can give you some tips.

     

    Send me a private message.

     

    Bye.

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    December 28, 2015
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  • Commented

    Olá amigo,

     

    Depende muito do seu orçamento para a viagem, de quanto você está disposto a gastar.

     

    No verão Brasileiro, entre Dezembro e Fevereiro é o que chamamos de alta temporada, isso é , boa parte dos Brasileiros tiram férias e aproveitam as férias escolares para viajar no vasto litoral do país.

     

    Com isso os preços são mais altos.

     

    Os lugares tropicais mais caros no Brasil são as praias no nordeste, a ilha de Fernando de Noronha é o passeio turistico mais caro por exemplo.

     

    Opções mais em conta são o litoral norte de São Paulo.

     

    Se você preferir conhecer melhor a arquitetura e cultura, há diversos outros lugares como a cidade de São Paulo, a capital Brasília, cidades com a arquitetura barroca em Minas Gerais.

     

    Se preferir passeios relacionados a natureza, há inumeros como o Pantanal, os rios do Amazonas, as cataratas de foz do Iguaçu, as chapadas (Diamantina e Veadeiros) e inúmeros outros.

     

    O unico ponto negativo do nosso país é a segurança, evite andar com o celular exposto na rua e relógios caros, infelizmente em alguns centros urbanos é preciso tomar cuidado.

     

    Abraço.

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    December 28, 2015
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  • Commented

    John,

     

    Despite you're living in Brazil you're not in touch with Brazilians and their language. It's common with people who go abroad to learn English for example. No native friends, no learning.

     

    If you want try to add me on Whatsapp or even Facebook messenger. It is ok for me to help you if I'm free.

     

    https://www.facebook.com/fe.calheiros

     

    Good luck. :)

     

    Fernando.

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    December 28, 2015
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  • Answered
    Eu estudo inglês há uns cinco anos e sempre perguntei isso para diferentes professores. Há um consenso que para nós brasileiros as linguas mais fáceis de pegar é o espanhol, francês e o italiano.
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    October 4, 2015
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    April 21, 2015
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    Things that I learned today In today's class, I learned some verbs, words and expressions. Martyr. A person who sacrifice his/her life for a purpose. i.e: He was a martyr fighting for independence. Hung. When someone is killed by a rope around his/her neck. i.e: He was hung on this day. Born and Bred. i.e: I am born and bred in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Hatred. When someone don't like a people because of their religions beliefs or their home country. i.e: Some people have hatred of immigrants.
    April 21, 2015
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    I'm not a Portuguese teacher, just a native portuguese speaker, but I can tell you that lots of words in Portuguese has what we call "female genre." In native portuguese, at least Brazilian, it is common to speak: "Hoje eu fui na casa dos meus avós." 'Today I went to my grandparents' home." If you say "Hoje eu fui na casa dos meus avôs.", that is understandable for a conversation, but not usual. Bye.
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    February 18, 2015
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  • Commented

    I think you need to focus on two strategies:

     

    1 - Listen, listen and listen. Download every podcast that you can. I recommend the following: ESLPod and All Ears English (American accent) and BBC 6 Minute English (British Accent).

     

    2 - Find a tutor on iTalki. Specifically any teacher that is focus on pronunciation. I recommend this guy: http://www.italki.com/teacher/1576629

     

    Good luck.

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    February 18, 2015
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  • Commented

    It would be really nice if we have that tool.

     

    I think could be a tool that put face to face two students and the same tool could offer ideas of subjects to discuss.

     

    How to contact iTalki about that?

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    February 18, 2015
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