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   Gil Anderson Gmachl on January 21, 2020 at 22:13

   Hi Tim !

   I would like to ask you how you’d translate to portuguese this sentence of a famous song:

   “ When the night has come “

   1 Quando a noite tem chegado
   2 Quando a noite chegou
   3 Quando a noite chega

   Because I have seen on the internet Its translation to portuguese just like the third one.

   Keep up the good work

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     Adriano on January 22, 2020 at 10:07

     Can i ask you a question?

     what does it mean, you’d?

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       Tim Barrett on January 22, 2020 at 11:52

       Depends on the sentence, it could mean “you would…” or “you had (verb)…”

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     Tim Barrett on January 22, 2020 at 12:26

     Hello, Gil! Thank you.

     You can translate the Present Perfect in different ways, depending on the context. In this case, I would probably translate it as “quando a noite chega” or “quando a noite chegar”.

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     Gil Anderson Gmachl on January 22, 2020 at 17:24

     Hey Tim ! Would u mind answering my question ?

     Keep it up !

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       Tim Barrett on January 23, 2020 at 15:40

       I did. Check my answer up there.

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         Debora on January 27, 2020 at 08:08

         Can I ask you a question?

         How I can learn the best way to use though, through in the daily?

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           Tim Barrett on January 29, 2020 at 12:30

           Try looking those words up in Longman’s learner’s dictionary.

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   Dora on January 22, 2020 at 00:04

   Hi Tim,I have a question for you.

   How can I speak english like a native in my age?

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     Tim Barrett on January 22, 2020 at 11:58

     Hello, Dora! With lots of practice and improving a little every day! Work on one sentence at a time. Put it as a wallpaper of your cellphone (for example) and look at it and pronounce it many times during the day, at night before going to bed, then in the morning when you wake up. When you think you MASTERED that sentence, start working on another one! We will never be “perfect”, but we continue improving every day.

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   Ronney on January 22, 2020 at 01:59

   Tim, do you have any tips to help me overcome a shame of mispronouncing when speaking to people fluent in english? And to improve pronunciation? I m using google translator and i m enjoying. Thank you.

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     Tim Barrett on January 22, 2020 at 11:55

     Hello, Ronney. You have to realize (entender/saber) that your ego is a tool. You can turn it off or on. Don’t take mistakes and laughing at your mistakes PERSONALLY. Just accept it as part of the process and “turn off” your ego. The best thing is to make lots of mistakes, laugh at them, and continue! You will see that your life does not end just because you made a mistake and people laughed at it. With practice, you will improve.

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   Orlando on January 22, 2020 at 10:33

   Can I ask you a question?

   Do you think that Palmeiras are able to face Mengão?

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     Tim Barrett on January 22, 2020 at 11:51

     Of course! 😀

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   miqueias on January 22, 2020 at 12:52

   Can I ask you a question?

   What is a best way to learn to form sentences in English?

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     Tim Barrett on January 23, 2020 at 15:42

     It’s always best to learn complete sentences!

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   Sam on January 22, 2020 at 16:14

   Can I ask you a question?

   What is a best manner to learn the verbs tenses?

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     Tim Barrett on January 23, 2020 at 15:41

     Hi, Sam. Just keep learning naturally, a little every day. You don’t have to memorize lists. Just learn the new verbs and tenses as you come across them. [come across them = se deparar com eles]

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7. 

   Fábio Abade on January 22, 2020 at 17:51

   Let me ask you a question:

   What time tomorrow our Açaí?

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     Tim Barrett on January 23, 2020 at 15:38

     Hey, Fábio. Unfortunately, I will have to call a raincheck on that today :-(. I’ll explain personally. 😉

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       Fábio Abade on January 23, 2020 at 15:44

       Let me ask you a question:

       Am I a joke to you?? HAHAHA 😛

       No problemo, my friend!! 🙂

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         Tim Barrett on January 23, 2020 at 19:44

         Never! I take my friends very seriously! 😉

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   Janildo on January 22, 2020 at 22:00

   Hello Tim, I have something to ask you. By the way, very things.
   what level of English is necessary for the student to be able to follow the course “como falar inglês como um nativo em 21 dias”?
   In tip # 134, you said that you mix the end of the studied with the beginning of English in the spoken language. So, how can I hear the difference between “I study English vs I studied English”?

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     Tim Barrett on January 23, 2020 at 15:36

     Hi, Janildo. Thank you for your questions. To follow the course “Como Falar Inglês…”, you should have a knowledge of the basic structures of the English language, like:
     Present
     Past
     Present Perfect
     should have, could have
     going to
     etc.
     So it would be best to have “intermediate” English, and not be a total beginner.

     About the pronunciation, it would sound like this:
     I study English.
     I studie d’English.

     You will hear the “d”, but already connected to the “E” of English.

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9. 

   Geraldo on January 26, 2020 at 20:56

   Can I ask you a question?

   Can you help me clear my shoes?

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     Tim Barrett on January 29, 2020 at 12:30

     Why don’t you wash them in the tank? 🙂

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    Debora on January 27, 2020 at 08:10

    I have something to ask you.

    Do you know some good website to practice dictation in English?

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      Tim Barrett on January 29, 2020 at 12:29

      Not of the top of my head.

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    Sonia on January 27, 2020 at 12:30

    Hello Tim! Happy 2020! I’ve heard some work mates saying : “I have a doubt” instead of I have a question… it would be nice to include this explanation in your future podcasts. Regards! Sonia

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      Tim Barrett on January 29, 2020 at 12:29

      Are your coworkers Brazilian, Sonia?

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    Marcos on January 30, 2020 at 18:51

    Hi, good eveninng.
    How are you?
    My dream is classes for English in Portuguese.
    Encontrei, rsrs
    Thank you very much.
    Tim, I have a question for you
    Do you live in Brasil?
    Tim, can i ask you a question?
    Have a good year. Happy 2020

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      Tim Barrett on January 30, 2020 at 19:38

      I do, Marcos. We live in Jundiaí. Where do you live? Happy New Year to you, too!

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13. 

    samir on February 17, 2020 at 20:28

    Hi Tim
    I have a question for you.
    You could help me learn English

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      Tim Barrett on February 18, 2020 at 14:31

      Sure! I’m always glad to help you improve your English!

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    DOUGLAS LPJ on April 28, 2020 at 22:14

    Hi, 🙂

    Can I ask you a question? How many son you have, teacher?

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      Tim Barrett on April 29, 2020 at 16:18

      I have two sons, and a daughter.

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15. 

    Lucy on May 16, 2020 at 23:30

    I have something to ask you. Do you appreciate classical music ?

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16. 

    Rodrigo Rohenkohl Silva on September 28, 2021 at 16:29

    Can I ask you a question?
    How old are you ?

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