The book Trailblazer: Literacy Anthology is an educational resource designed for English language teaching (specifically within bilingual or international education contexts), focused on the development of literary and linguistic competencies. Here are the main highlights…
The social challenges of academic mobility in Brazil and their impact on the TOEFL IBT
By Omar Chihane
16/03/2026
A language assessment test can become an instrument for social advancement when it moves beyond measuring linguistic competence to recognizing the diversity of learning experiences and social contexts behind each candidate. The TOEFL iBT® exemplifies this shift. By…
The book “Ben Goldstein’s 30 Ideas on Inclusion in ELT,” published by Cambridge University Press (part of the prestigious Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers series), is an essential practical guide for educators who wish to transform inclusion into a…
We all know English proficiency isn’t just an advantage — it’s essential. Yet traditional language schools often fail adult learners by applying adolescent-focused methodologies to professionals with complex schedules, specific objectives, and established…
The book “Roots”, written by Carolina Loyolla Ataide, is a work aimed at children and young adults that uses the metaphor of roots to explore profound themes in an accessible way. Published by Bilingual Family Club, the book stands out for being written in…
Have you ever visited a cat café? They are places where you can enjoy your food and drink in the company of cats. Visitors usually pay a small fee to spend time with the resident felines, play with them, or even adopt them. For me, it’s the perfect combination of the…
Unexpected events such as the global spread of COVID-19 show that we are in a challenging and constantly changing work and study environment. In the educational context, both teachers and learners need to be adaptable and creative to meet those challenges. With that in mind…
In many classes, I noticed my students chatting in Portuguese during the first few minutes—often gossiping or catching up about their lives. I couldn’t always understand the slang they used, but those moments turned out to be interesting learning opportunities. When they…
OTORRINOLARINGOLOGISTAENT DOCTOR/SPECIALIST Obs. ENT é a abreviação de ear, nose e throat.I have an appointment with the ENT doctor tomorrow.Tenho uma consulta com o otorrino amanhã. They have several kinds of doctors in that hospital: gynecologists, cardiologists…

