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The Alchemy of Time

Today's poetic quote is from Matt Haig, a renowned British author known for his profound insights on life and mental health.

How to stop time: kiss.

How to travel in time: read.

How to escape time: music.

How to feel time: write.

Como libertar o tempo: respirar.How to release time: breathe.

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Como parar o tempo: beijar. Como viajar no tempo: ler.Como fugir do tempo: música.Como sentir o tempo: escrever.Como libertar o tempo: respirar.

How to stop time: kiss.How to travel in time: read.How to escape time: music.How to feel time: write.How to release time: breathe.

✨ Today's vocabulary

🚦 Parar: To stop⏰ Tempo [masc. noun]: Time💋 Beijar: To kiss🏃♂️ Fugir: To escape, to run away✍️ Escrever: To write🎈 Libertar: To free😤 Respirar: To breathe

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  • The whole story in Portuguese, and its English
  • The words in it, explained, with examples
  • 4 more recordings
  • An interactive exercise

Written for level B1. Every story has its own, anywhere from A1 to B2.

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