Archive for the year 2008
Amazon Fund Launched Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 5, 2008
Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva has launched an international fund intended to protect the Amazon while preserving Brazilian sovereignty. The goal is to raise $21 billion by 2021 from domestic and foreign donors, and the funds will be used for sustainable development, alternatives to logging, and conservation efforts. The Brazilian government wants to…
Brazil Gears Up for the Olympics Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 4, 2008
This year, Brazil is sending the largest delegation of athletes in history: 277 in total, which includes 132 women. The delegation is hoping to increase the number of medals Brazil wins this year, up from the five gold, two silver, and three bronze in Athens. Projections estimate that Brazil could place 13th in terms of…
Brazil in the News Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 1, 2008
There’s been lots of stories in the international media about Brazil this week. Here they are: Strong Economy Propels Brazil to World Stage, The New York Times HIV Risk Rises Among Older Brazilians, BBC A $126 Million Dollar Rumor, Flying from New Jersey to Rio, The New York Times Gilberto Gil Steps Down as Brazil…
Podcast: Giving Recommendations Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 31, 2008
Click to hear the Podcast! Today we’re going to learn how to give recommendations. Você gosta de comida japonesa? Conheço um lugar muito bom. Deveria ir ao restaurante Yakimoto. Se você gosta de comida francesa, vá ao Agraz. Eles têm um cardápio muito variado. Para comida brasileira, eu recomendo o restaurante Açucar. Mas…
Winter in Rio Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 30, 2008
Winter in Rio de Janeiro is usually associated with fewer tourists, cooler, drier temperatures, bundled up residents and the exodus of the wealthy en route for skiing resorts abroad. This year, however, has been a bit different. This July, the temperatures have been higher than usual, reaching 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) on some…
The Price of Growth Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 29, 2008
Forbes released a study last week with the top ten increasingly unaffordable cities. Rio de Janeiro came in a #4, and São Paulo came in at #1. The article explains that economic growth, a strong real, and a high demand for real estate have led to price increases in Brazil’s major cities. Even though Rio…
Como assim? Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 28, 2008
Since we looked at how to respond “yes” to a yes or no question recently, let’s take a look at how to say “no.” 1. Não The most straightforward answer to a yes or no question, all you have to say is “não.”Você bebe água todo dia? Do you drink water every day? Não. No…