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The Lexical Approach: What Most Teachers Get Wrong

Denilso de Lima — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:43:10 +0000

For more than thirty years, I’ve studied the Lexical Approach (LA). For more than twenty-five years, I’ve trained English teachers, observed classrooms, analyzed coursebooks, and discussed methodology with professionals from every corner of the ELT world. During that time, one thing has become increasingly clear to me. The more popular the Lexical Approach becomes, the …

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Lexical Notebook: A Better Way to Learn English

Denilso de Lima — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:01:31 +0000

A Lexical Notebook can become one of the most powerful tools for learning English vocabulary. Yet most learners have never been taught how to use one effectively. Instead, they keep traditional vocabulary notebooks. They write down a new word, add its translation, maybe include a definition, an example, and then move on. A few weeks later, …

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Inglês para Alunos com TDAH e Autismo: o que todo Teacher precisa saber

Denilso de Lima — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:07:27 +0000

Nos últimos anos, o número de professores que passaram a ter alunos diagnosticados com TDAH (Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade) e TEA (Transtorno do Espectro Autista) aumentou consideravelmente. Isso fez surgir uma pergunta muito comum: “Existe uma metodologia específica para ensinar inglês a esses alunos?“ A resposta curta é: não exatamente. Não existe uma …

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What Does “SHORT SHRIFT” Mean in English?

Denilso de Lima — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:15:00 +0000

⚡Quick Answer For Lazy LearnersShort shrift means “very little attention, sympathy, or consideration.” For example, “Customer complaints were given short shrift by the company” means that the company did not pay much attention to the complaints or did not treat them seriously. Keep reading if you’re not a lazy learner searching for just a quick answer. …

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What Does “NOT HAVE A LEG TO STAND ON” Mean?

Denilso de Lima — Thu, 21 May 2026 04:37:00 +0000

⚡Quick Answer For Lazy LearnersNot have a leg to stand on means “to have no valid argument or no support for your opinion or complaint.” For example, “After the manager showed the security footage, Mike didn’t have a leg to stand on” means that Mike had no way to defend himself anymore because the evidence was …

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What Does “NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT” Mean in English?

Denilso de Lima — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:23:37 +0000

⚡Quick Answer For Lazy LearnersNothing to write home about means “not very interesting, exciting, impressive, or special.” This idiom is used when talking about things that are just average or a little disappointing. For example: “The movie was nothing to write home about” means the movie was okay, but not memorable or impressive. Now, if you …

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10 Livros que Todo Lexical Teacher Deveria Ler

Denilso de Lima — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:02:03 +0000

Durante muitos anos, o ensino de inglês foi dominado por listas de regras gramaticais, exercícios mecânicos e uma visão artificial da língua. No entanto, quem realmente mergulha na Lexical Approach percebe rapidamente algo importante: fluência não nasce da memorização de regras isoladas. Fluência nasce do contato massivo com chunks, collocations, padrões recorrentes e linguagem usada …

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What does SWING FOR THE FENCES mean?

Denilso de Lima — Tue, 19 May 2026 04:47:00 +0000

What’s the meaning of SWING FOR THE FENCES? How and when to use this expression naturally in English? If you’ve ever heard this phrase and wondered what it really means, you’re in the right place. In this article, you’ll learn how to use swing for the fences in real-life communication, what it implies in different contexts, and how …

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What Does GET EVEN WITH Mean in English?

Denilso de Lima — Mon, 18 May 2026 04:25:00 +0000

The expression get even with is very common in English, especially when someone wants revenge or wants to “pay someone back” for something bad or unfair. If you’ve heard phrases like “I’ll get even with you” in movies, series, or conversations, this lesson will help you understand exactly what it means and how native speakers use it …

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What Does BANG FOR THE BUCK Mean in English?

Denilso de Lima — Sun, 17 May 2026 04:08:00 +0000

The expression bang for the buck is very common in English, especially when people talk about money, value, products, or smart decisions. If something gives you a lot of quality or benefit for the price you pay, native speakers may say it offers good bang for the buck. Let’s understand this idiom in a simple and natural way. …

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