When speaking, we Brazilians have the habit of using the verb forms “tiver” and “tivesse” to refer to a place where we are or to something we are doing at a given moment. It is common to hear sentences such…
Many people may think that the profession of proofreader requires extensive academic training. After all, working with language, with the various types of texts that exist, and with all the particularities of grammar and writing styles is certainly not an…
Certain verbs in Portuguese can generate endless doubts about their correct use. There are so many different tenses, inflections, and rules, according to the type of verb (regular, irregular, personal, impersonal), that many people give up trying to understand. So…
There is no doubt that the Portuguese language presents many challenges, both in writing and in speech. Sometimes the simplest of sentences can contain an error that people do not even realize they are making. One of the most common…
The writing process goes through several stages, from the first idea to the final result. Even before the text begins to take shape, many thoughts about the subject pass through the author’s mind; sometimes disorganized, some remain only in the…
Ever since we learn to write a text, we tend to think that writing is a process of applying all the rules we find in grammar books. However, producing texts goes far beyond that. It is true that many types…
Since the advent of the PC, the personal computer—before, long before what you know today—text-editing programs have become part of the routine of authors and proofreaders. From those early days until today, the greatest enemy of the professional proofreader, the…
Anyone who is less familiar with any language—in our case, the Portuguese language—may find it strange to hear that a language is a living organism. Without wishing to resort to a cliché, yes, that is exactly what it is. As…
The subtlety of pedophilia so close to us Every day, she went to school at the same time. For years she followed the same route, punctually. Her family’s care could be seen in the attention given to her uniform, school…
A simple yet unforgettable celebration Women like little treats. Men also like attention. Women are delighted by compliments. Men also appreciate positive comments. Women are pleased when someone notices their haircut. Men are over the moon when the remote control…
