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Originally from the vibrant city of Liverpool, I've also spent time soaking up the energy of London. Now, I'm enjoying the lovely atmosphere of Vila Nova de Gaia. I've picked up a bit of European Portuguese along the way, which is fantastic, but my real goal is to become much more confident in conversation. And yes, those Portuguese verbs... they definitely deserve some focused attention! I'm really looking forward to chatting with you and improving together!
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Ana
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Jul 15, 2020
Bom trabalho Paul! És muito dedicado, vais conseguir falar muito bem em Novembro! :)
Carina Silva
Portuguese
May 15, 2020
Paulo foi um prazer conhecer-te. Obrigado pela simpatia e colaboração na aula, espero que possamos trabalhar juntos daqui para a frente de forma a tornar-te mais fluente no português. E o peixinho grelhado na Afurada fica combinado ;)
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    Can you help me to correct my text? B.2

    Right now, your first goal is to be able to perform 13 pull-ups using the correct technique. By 13 pull-ups, I mean that your maximum repetitions you should be at least 13. Remember, it will take a few months if you are an absolute beginner, but I am entirely sure that you will succeed. Anyway, this is not the number of repetitions you are going to complete on every set during your regular training sessions. By the way, I am going to give you a routine by the end of this video. I'm sure it will be helpful for you.
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    July 5, 2020
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    I just want to clarify that Muscle Up is a Calisthenics exercise.

    Today I am going to give you 3 requirements that you should accomplish before you start training specifically for your first "Muscle Up".

    I am mentioning this, because many people will practise this movement at an intermediate level even though they can not complete 10 pull-ups, using the correct technique. The worst thing that can happen to you as an athlete is to get injured. Firstly the most important exercise you need to master to get your first muscle-up is to perfect your pull-ups. You have to train your pull-ups at least 3 times a week if you desire to improve faster. Without any doubt, I think you must make this beneficial motion every time that you are training. In my opinion, it is the best and most robust bodyweight move anyone can do both for strength and aesthetic. So, your first goal is to be able to perform 13 pull-ups with the correct technique. I mean thatat the start your maximum repetitions should be at least 13 pull-ups. This is not the number of repetitions you are going to carry out on every set during your regular training's sessions. 

    By the way, I am going to give you a routine by the end of this video. I am sure it will be beneficial for you. Now, pay attention to how you should execute every pulls up. Generally speaking, there are 3 points which you need to be aware if you want to get all the benefits when you perform this drill.
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    July 2, 2020
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    Pieces of a diary (part 3)

    After that, the guard and I came back into the office. A few minutes later, everybody had arrived for work. As usual, we were all wearing masks, using hands sanitizers, and taking other precautions against the outbreak of COVID19. These precautions included limiting the flow of customers inside the office; as the new law compelled us too, and just allowing people wearing masks to enter into the offices building. 

    At the end of the workday, my boss called me and asked me if I could take the company's smartphone home and work during my vacation. That question revolted me inside. I mean, I was only taking my vacation because I was too tired and really needed the rest. My answer came out as a reflex of my feelings, at that moment, then I answered: "No way"
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    July 2, 2020
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    Many people say that everyone should have a dream, and I do agree. However, nobody defines how to make a dream come true. 

    It seems like making a dream come true must just happen in some magical way. The only thing you need to do is dream. 

    Ok, I had a dream; and I so wanted to see the Northern Lights. However, living in Moscow this is impossible. 

    So I told everybody about my dream to see the Northern Lights. I watched them on YouTube, imagining that I was there. This visualisation, however, just did not deliver, I so wanted to see the Northern Lights for real. I then discovered that one of the museums local to me had an exhibition called The Arctic. This exhibition included a big and very beautiful projection of the Northern Lights. I felt that I was there and experienced it. I sat at the front of the exhibition and watched. It was magical! At that moment I realised that if I wanted to see real the Northern Lights I must do something.

    Half a year later, I experienced the Northern Lights. I was so happy! I cried like a little girl watching the lights; I was very proud of myself, as I really had made my dream come true
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    May 31, 2020
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    April 22, 2020
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    What can improve a presentation?

    The other day, I was speaking with my friend, and we discussed the points that need to be considered to make a good presentation. I found really interesting, the point that my friend has the idea that "you have to consider the person who cannot understand your idea". Therefore, she always tries to put herself in the shoes of those who cannot understand the presentation and she keeps asking clarification questions to herself. 

    I think her approach demonstrates. a critical point when it comes to delivering a good presentation. People sometimes believe too much in themselves and that they understand the topic completely. This subjective confidence allows people to tend to over-explain or use specific terminology during a presentation. To avoid creating a gap in comprehension, we have to consider the viewpoints of the audience and modify the way you speak.

    Eventually this method, thinking of the person who can understand the least, will help you to understand your idea more deeply.

    For example, how can you explain your presentation with easy vocabulary, so that even elementary students can understand? 
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    April 22, 2020
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