sexta-feira, 12 de junho de 2015

Ponto, uma palavra muito útil


quinta-feira, 11 de junho de 2015

Fast x Quick

What's the difference between 'fast' and 'quick'?

Fast is usually related to speed, so you can talk about a 'fast car', or a 'fast runner'.
Quick is related to time, so you can have a 'quick snack', or a 'quick visit'.

quarta-feira, 10 de junho de 2015

Minimal Pairs

Do you know Minimal pairs?
Minimal pairs are 2 words that have a small difference in pronunciation, usually just one sound that is not exactly the same, but very similar, such as 'tree' and 'three'. Listening to them and practicing saying them can be a very useful (and sometimes funny) exercise.

So, here's a link where you can find many examples of these minimal pairs:
https://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/minimal-pairs.htm


Have fun!
:)