Ryan and Rodrigo talk with one of their best and oldest students, Thiago, about strategies for learning English, life under lockdown, and how we'd all really love to get a beer together.

Ryan and Rodrigo look at the government response to the COVID-19 crisis in the United States and in Brazil. How was it handled and what should we expect going forward? We also look at some cultural differences in how people and countries around the world faced this situation.

Tom talks about life all around the globe and how similarly different people and cultures can be.

Ryan and Rodrigo hear about Tom’s incredible globe-trotting life. From a tiny town in Montana to 48 of 50 US States, college in Seattle, and the global megacities of Seoul, Mexico City, and São Paulo this week is quite the adventure!  Tom is also a freelance translator. If you need any Portuguese to English work, contact him at [email protected] or go to www.thomasmartinell.com.  

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Ryan and Rodrigo are joined by Ryan's sister Marli. She gives her opinion about living in a small town, visiting São Paulo, and making the switch to online classes. Everyone shares the rewards and challenges of moving out on your own, including the time Ryan accidentally made mustard gas in his apartment!  We'd love to hear from you!     

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Ryan and Rodrigo debate if Portuguese or English is more confusing, and we've only just started with the verb To Be! Some phrasal verbs are also discussed before moving on to a great explanation of Late Night Comedy in Brazil and a complete agreement that Conan is the best host ever. Finally, they recall some recent meals they've cooked while under quarantine.

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Ryan and Rodrigo debate how crazy English can be. They decide the best solution is to just live with it. If you try to understand every little rule you will drive yourself crazy! Brazilian country music, Bill Burr, and Elon Musk are also discussed.