50 Essential English Phrases for Work 50 Essential English Phrases for Work This eBook was created to help you apply English in a professional environment, such as emails, meetings, formal requests, and networking. The goal is to strengthen your confidence, communicative autonomy, and fluency at work, so you feel increasingly prepared to interact with […]
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If you're learning a new language, you've probably been asked, "What's your level? A1? B2? C1?" What is the CEFR? The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (or CEFR) is a document created by the Council of Europe to standardize language teaching and assessment across the world.
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Interest in Portuguese as a Non-Native Language (PLNM) has been growing, especially among foreigners living in Portugal who want to communicate better in their daily lives. At Fun Languages Almada, we have noticed a significant increase in demand for this course and today we will explain its particularities, challenges and how we help our students.
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Learning English from an early age brings countless benefits to child development. In addition to facilitating language acquisition, this practice contributes to the improvement of cognitive skills, improves memory and concentration, and expands future opportunities, both academic and professional. The importance of learning English in childhood Studies show that learning a
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Teaching English in schools faces significant challenges that can directly impact students’ proficiency in the language. With large classes and methodologies focused largely on grammar, students often do not have the opportunity to develop practical and fluent acquisition of the language. As a result, many young people leave school without the necessary confidence.
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Learning a new language goes beyond simply acquiring vocabulary and grammar rules. Being bilingual can transform the way we think, provide new professional opportunities and contribute to improving long-term cognitive health. In this article, we explore how this skill can be decisive in both personal and professional life. Bilingualism as a
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The start of a new year is always a time of inspiration and renewal. It’s the perfect time to set goals, make plans and commit to new challenges. If learning a language is on your list of resolutions for 2025, Benny Lewis’s book Fluent in 3 Months could be the tool you need.
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In the latest episode of our podcast Learning Languages Without Complications, we had the pleasure of talking to Frederico Lima, a member of our team at Fun Languages Almada. Frederico, besides being a great enthusiast of languages and cultures, is also an entrepreneur and owner of Retrox Vintage Shop, located in the center of Lisbon. Fluent in
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Learning a new language is an enriching experience that can begin at any stage of life. Whether you are 3, 30 or 60 years old, the benefits are undeniable, and scientific studies prove the cognitive and social advantages associated with this process. Childhood: a window of opportunityFor children to learn a new language
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Learning a new language is a goal that many consider, but it is not always easy to know where to start. Choosing the right language is the first step towards successful learning. In this article, we will explore the main factors that should be considered to make this decision in an informed and strategic way. Think about your
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