Teacher Ly - Language and Communication Coach

English & Portuguese for specific purposes. Tailor-made Courses. I’ve worked for a bank for four years. I graduated in Portuguese and English Teaching.

As a Communication Consultant, I am a professional English and Portuguese teacher, translator and interpreter. I remember I got to speak English fluently when I was 12, because my father gave me the awesome opportunity to start learning this second language, when I was 5. In addition to studying English, I studied German, Russian, French and Spanish, but this was later, after high school, and not

for as long as I have studied English. However, since 1984, I’ve been dedicating my career to those who really love learning. My specialization is in the phonetical or morphological environment of these two languages. I’ve started working on my Master’s Degree and have attended many extra courses, workshops, which I’ll mention next time I update my profile. Apart from constantly reviewing and revising my attitudes in classroom, which is crucial in my profession, I regularly check for updates, novelties, find reports about the most relevant methodologies, and have varied interests in topics related to teaching, most notably in Andragogy (“Teaching Adults”) and Technogogy (“the power and function of multimedia computing (technology) and its use in the teaching and learning”). As an interpreter and translator I always collect useful material regarding Technical Terms. Several of these interests are highlighted on my timeline. In this field, besides working with some multinational companies and having taught in many relevant schools, I am the founder and co-founder of three English Schools, and have been a co-worker for a number of serious scientific publications, website English versions, e-booklets in Spanish, with or without having my name mentioned, and, of course, pretty much enjoy classroom activities as well. As an avid nature observer, I have made several magnificent observational trips, amongst others, to various places in Brazil, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Venezuela, and some of the Caribbean Islands. I am quite keen on taking pictures, thus, I do many things with my camera, besides clicking and shooting places, people. I’m fond of collecting pictures and videos to register my students’ tasks, for example. Moreover, during the classes, not only using state-of-the-art high-tech video, audio and visual aids , and some other applicable cyber gadgets, but also vintage devices, like a voice recorder, CD/DVD players, 85-inch flat screen, is often useful to motivate them. They benefit from creative ways of learning. I must thank all my darling students for their outstanding performance, my extremely clever VIP students from multinationals and the excellent clients from universities. I have also made a number of breathtaking discoveries in my classes in my Portuguese-For-Non-Native-Speakers Programs. Differently from being a teacher, there are other things I do and enjoy, such as drawing, painting, and computer imaging. After having studied a bit about Makeup Art, I’ve done cat-walking-makeup work. I absolutely love Crafting and Calligraphy. Oh, before wrapping up this note, let me say that I dedicate my carreer to Cecília, my daughter, who's perpetually inspiring my great admiration and deepest love. Please feel free to visit my WebPages and enjoy them.

09/05/2026

Fluência não é o destino final onde você para de errar, mas a liberdade de se expressar sem o medo de tropeçar nas palavras.

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24/04/2026

Real-life vocabulary
Situational English

Wait… do you actually know the difference between drive-thru and curbside pickup? 🤔 Keep reading…

Drive-thru: you stay in your car and order at a window or speaker, then pick up your food right there.

Curbside pickup: you order ahead (usually online), park when you arrive, and the staff brings your order out to your car.

Both are super convenient — it just depends on your vibe that day 😉

Now tell me: do you use any of these services? Do you order through apps? And where do you usually shop or pick up your food? 🚗📱💬

13/04/2026

Meu comentário como fessora, sobre o pensamento de Homer:

Algumas palavras atravessam o tempo e continuam acendendo algo dentro de nós.
E aprender uma nova língua é exatamente isso: atravessar limites, desafiar o medo e descobrir novas formas de existir no mundo.

Não se trata apenas de evitar o erro — mas de escolher não passar por este processo sem coragem, sem presença e sem crescimento.

Que hoje você não apenas estude uma língua…
mas use cada palavra como um passo em direção a algo que realmente mereça ser lembrado.

Agora, me diga sob o seu ponto de vista, porque aprender inglês (ou qualquer idioma) pode ser muito mais profundo do que as pessoas imaginam.

26/03/2026

In the United States, Easter chocolate traditions are dominated by chocolate bunnies, eggs, and candy-coated treats, with over 90% of those celebrating including candy in their festivities. Solid milk chocolate eggs and bunnies are most popular, featuring heavily in gift baskets and egg hunts. These traditions symbolize spring renewal and the end of Lent.

Do you like "/tchác - lêt/" ?
Me conta.

25/03/2026

Na dica de hoje vamos comentar e exemplificar essa expressão.
Aproveite também para se sentir um tough cookie e agarrar todas as oportunidades de se soltar e falar, mesmo que saiba ainda só um pouco, porque conforme vai falando e ouvindo as respostas, ou simplesmente repetindo novas frases em voz alta, seu cérebro tem a chance de implementar seu modo de se comunicar na outra língua.
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"You're a tough cookie" is an idiom describing a person who is emotionally and physically strong, resilient, and stubborn. It refers to someone who handles high-pressure situations, persists through hardships, and cannot be easily intimidated or hurt.

23/03/2026

🌎 How to Say “Really, Really Far” in English!

Neutral / Polite ✅

🌿 In the middle of nowhere

🌾 Out in the sticks

🏡 Backwoods

Funny / Colloquial 😂

🛤️ Out in Timbuktu

🌲 In the boondocks

🚜 In the boonies

Vulgar / Humorous 💥

🍑 In the ass-end of nowhere

💣 F**k Timbuktu 😜

Examples:

🏠 “He lives out in the ass-end of nowhere.”

🎸 “We gotta drive all the way to f**k Timbuktu for this concert?” 🚗

Gostou? Me diga.

19/03/2026

Ouça no video: ..."You know, potato, potahto, stubborn, persistent..."

"Potato, potahto" (or "potato, potato") is an idiom meaning two options or opinions are essentially the same, or that a difference is too trivial to matter. Originating from the song "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off", it highlights that a distinction is unimportant, often used to dismiss petty arguments over semantics, accent, or minor preferences.

Usage Examples:

"You say schedule, I say shedule—potato, potahto."

"Whether we call it a raise or a bonus—potato, potahto—the result is more money."

"She prefers 'apartment,' while he calls it a 'flat,' but it's the same space—potato, potahto."

"Is it a mistake or a learning experience? Potato, potahto."

Synonyms and Similar Expressions:

"Six of one, half a dozen of the other."

"Same difference."

"Whatever."

Você já sabia desse idiom? Me diga.

17/03/2026

Feeling lucky today.
🍀St. Patrick’s Day🍀: tradição irlandesa celebrada em 17 de março ao redor do mundo. Dia de celebrar, agradecer e dedejar a sorte!

12/03/2026

Essa frase é bem informal aqui nos EUA e não é a forma mais comum que aparece nos livros. Seguindo a gramática, as pessoas normalmente dizem:

Are we going to the gym today?

Are you going to the gym today?

Are we working out today?

“Gymming” existe, mas aparece mais:

em conversa casual

em redes sociais

entre pessoas que frequentam academia regularmente

10/03/2026

Window shopping is the act of browsing or looking at products, cars, or houses without the intention of buying them. This can include looking at store windows, online listings, car dealerships, or real estate showings. It is a leisurely activity often used for comparing styles, checking prices, getting inspiration, or imagining future purchases.

Key Details & Usage Examples

Purpose: Entertainment, inspiration, market awareness, or planning future purchases.

Examples:

"On Sunday I went window shopping, but I didn't buy anything."

"I enjoy spending my lunchtime window shopping at high-end storefronts."

"All I could afford to do was window shop since I was saving money."

"Sometimes we go window shopping at car dealerships just to see the newest models."

"We spent the afternoon window shopping for houses online, imagining which one we would choose."

20/12/2023

Neste post eu quero homenagear e agradecer à minha querida amiga Margery Galbraith.
Ela foi, é e sempre será minha professora favorita. Eu constantemente me lembro da época em que ela, além das aulas, me deu a grande honra de começarmos a trabalhar juntas como tradutoras, também quando me "promoveu" a amiga. Ainda continuo admirando seu talento, sua fibra como mulher ao longo da vida, tendo superado tantos desafios até hoje. Margery, você me inspira todos os dias, com seu bom humor, com suas palavras sempre doces e carinhosas sua disciplina de judoca faixa preta e tantos outros exemplos que semeia em meu coração.
Te desejo um Natal cheio de luz, junto aos seus familiares. Te amo.

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