Archive for November, 2009
Podcast Requests Posted by Rachel on Nov 26, 2009
Podcast time is coming up soon, and for today’s interactive feature, the question is: what topic would you like to hear on the next podcast? Check out the podcast archives to see what’s been done already, in case you haven’t yet. Then let me know what you’d like to learn! To all the U.S.-based readers…
Caminho das Indias Wins International Emmy Posted by Rachel on Nov 25, 2009
On Monday, Globo Brazil’s Caminho das Indias novela won the Best Soap Opera award at the International Emmy Awards in New York. The show, which was one of the most popular TV programs in Brazil during its run, beat out its competition from France and the Philippines. The show’s creator, Maria Perez, says the show…
Lyrics Practice: Maria Rita Posted by Rachel on Nov 24, 2009
Today, we’re going to do a listening practice with Maria Rita‘s song “Estrela, estrela.” This particular video has (imperfect) subtitles in English, but I’m going to include the original Portuguese lyrics so you can practice twice: one, matching the English translations to the song, and the second, following along with the Portuguese words. Though the…
Sting Meets With Brazilian Indigenous Leaders Posted by Rachel on Nov 23, 2009
Yesterday, British pop star Sting met with several indigenous leaders Caiapó tribe to discuss the Brazilian government’s plans to construct a massive hydroelectric plant in the state of Pará, which would affect the Caiapó’s lands. Sting met the leaders twenty years ago on the Xingu reservation, which inspired him to create a non-profit, the Rainforest…
Thanksgiving Vocabulary Posted by Rachel on Nov 20, 2009
In Brazil, there’s no such thing as Thanksgiving, but it’s useful to know vocabulary about your own culture so that you can share it with your friends in Portuguese. It’s much easier to explain something foreign when you know the right words. Let’s take a look: holiday = feriado Thanksgiving Day = Dia de Ação…
Favorite Christmas Recipe Posted by Rachel on Nov 19, 2009
The holidays are quickly approaching, and Christmas is the major summer holiday before New Year’s and Carnival in Brazil. For today’s interactive feature, the question is: What is your favorite Brazilian Christmas recipe? It can be for the main course or dessert, or a drink. Leave a comment here!
Brazil Business News Posted by Rachel on Nov 18, 2009
Let’s take a look at some of the business headlines from Brazil this week: Portuguese Lucro da Petrobras recua, Zero Hora Ampliação da matriz de energia é uma das saídas para evitar novos apagões, Correio Braziliense Petrobras anuncia descoberta de jazida de petróleo leve na Bacia de Campos, G1 Brasil gera 230,000 empregos e tem…