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A Little More with Letícia
A little more about me. A little more English for you. Welcome to my audio journal! I’m Letícia, an English teacher, mother, language learner, International Trade student, and founder of Another Level Language School. In each episode, I share a little piece of my life: personal stories, everyday moments, memories, and things I’m still figuring out. As you get to know me, you’ll practice listening to English and explore useful vocabulary and expressions, with simple explanations woven into each…
Episodes
- A Little More with Letícia
Episode 25 — The Things I Picked Up from My Grandma
“This girl eats a kilo of potatoes a day!” my grandma would tell the neighbors, all while cutting my fries just the way I liked them. At her house, “Come in…
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Episode 24 — When I Need to Take a Step Back
After the election, I kept teaching my classes, but I took a week off from the podcast. I knew I needed the break. So why did I still feel guilty about it? In…
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23 — Why I Need to Plan Everything
How do you stay organized when your plans keep changing? In this episode, I share how I manage lesson plans, schedules, deadlines, content creation, family…
- A Little More with Letícia
22 — The Pop Culture I Grew Up With
What song takes you straight back to your childhood or teenage years? In this episode, I revisit the music, cartoons, and TV shows I grew up with—from dancing…
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21 — More Than Teaching: What Running My Own Business Is Really Like
What happens behind the scenes of running an English school? In this episode, I share how private lessons grew into Another Level—and how I discovered that…
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20 — The Little Things That Make Me Feel at Home
What makes a place feel like home? In this episode, I share a little update on our new apartment—from furniture we’re still waiting for to mornings on the…
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19 — Friendship as an Adult: Making Time for Each Other
Can you go weeks without talking to a friend and still feel just as close? In this episode, I share what friendship looks like in my adult life—from a…
- A Little More with Letícia
18 — A Little More About My Food Habits
I like beans… without the beans. Confused? Let me explain. 😂 In this episode, I share a little more about my food habits—from my grandmother’s homemade fries…
- A Little More with Letícia
17 — Why Politics Feels Personal to Me
When did politics become personal to you? In this episode, I share how becoming more aware of social class, race, and inequality changed the way I vote. I…
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16 — Choosing Presence Over Productivity
Sometimes, changing your plans doesn’t mean you failed to be productive. It means you recognized what mattered most in that moment. In this episode, I talk…
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15 — Why I’m Always Running Late
Have you ever needed a parrot to wake you up so you wouldn’t be late for school? I have. 🦜 In this episode, I talk about something that has followed me since…
- A Little More with Letícia
14 — Trying to Get Back Into Working Out
Getting back into exercise doesn’t always begin with a perfect routine. Sometimes it begins with just twenty minutes of cardio. In this episode, I talk about…
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13 — Why I’m Finally Cutting My Hair Short
Have you ever wanted to change your look but felt afraid to take the first step? In this episode, I share why I’m finally ready to cut my hair into a short…
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12 — The Handmaid’s Tale: Why It Still Feels So Relevant
In this episode, I talk about why I got hooked on The Handmaid’s Tale and why its story still feels so relevant today. I reflect on June and Serena, the…
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11 — How My Saturday Actually Went
The gym didn’t happen. The night out in Botafogo didn’t happen either. But I did end up singing to my husband in front of a room full of people! 🎤💛 In this…
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10 — A Busy Saturday Ahead
A new balcony table, a little gym motivation, and a busy Saturday ahead! In this episode, I share my weekend plans from a slow breakfast and hopefully some…
- A Little More with Letícia
09 — Singing Out Loud: Why I Love Karaoke
I’ve loved singing since I was a child, but theater, karaoke nights, and music in English helped me become even more confident with a microphone in my hand. In…
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08 — Game Night: More Than Just a Game
Games have always been part of my life—from childhood card games and board games to today’s family game nights. In this episode, I share some of my favorite…
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07 — One Thing at a Time: Making a New Place Feel Like Home
We have a bed, a stove, and a refrigerator… but almost every meal still feels like a picnic. Welcome to our new apartment! 🏡 In this entry of A Little More…
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06 — Learning to Enjoy My Own Company
I used to want company for everything (even bathroom breaks with my childhood friends!) So how did I become someone who enjoys a quiet evening alone? In this…
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05 — The Little Things That Make Me Happy
What are the little things that make you happy? In today’s audio journal, I share a little more about life outside work: the series I’m watching, my love of…
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04 — Why I’m Studying International Trade
What makes an English teacher decide to study International Trade? In this entry of my audio journal, I share how my curiosity about the world, my background…
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03 — Living Abroad: What Made Me Feel at Home
What makes a place feel like home? In this entry of my audio journal, I share my experience of moving from Brazil to the United States: the dream that took me…
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02 — How It All Started: From Learning to Teaching
Before I ever thought of becoming a teacher, I was already helping people learn. In this entry of my audio journal, I take you back to my first English classes…
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01 - A New Beginning: Get to Know Me
Every story starts somewhere. This is the beginning of mine: in audio. In this first entry of “A Little More with Letícia”, I introduce myself and share why…