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Easter in Brazil Posted by carol on Apr 15, 2017
Páscoa no Brasil Oi, pessoal! Hi, all! Como está a páscoa de vocês? How is your easter going? Even though this week many Christian countries are celebrating páscoa (easter), each place has its specific costumes (customs). So today we will take a look at some cultural traditions during this feriado (holiday) in Brazil. Easter primarily…
[Travel vocabulary] – Part II Posted by carol on Apr 8, 2017
[Vocabulário sobre viagem] – Parte II: Hospedagem Now that you’ve learned how to communicate at the airport, it’s also a good idea to know some words and expressions related to accomodation, right? Take a look below: Hotel – Hotel Escolhi um hotel perto da praia para não precisar andar muito (I chose a hotel near…
[Travel vocabulary] – Part I Posted by carol on Apr 1, 2017
Oi, gente! Como estão as coisas? Hey, everyone! How is it going? Even though large cosmopolitan cities and tourist destinations may have people who either fluently speak or understand it reasonably, English is not exactly widely spoken in Brazil. Researches claim that only 5% of the population has advanced language skills in English. So, if…
Period-related vocab Posted by carol on Mar 26, 2017
Oi, gente! Hey everyone! On March 8th, we celebrate Dia Internacional da Mulher (International Women’s Day). This date is extremely significant because it bears the symbolism of a centuries-old struggle for a society in which there is gender equality. One of the flags of the feminist cause is the demystification of menstruation, which is something…
Some idioms in Portuguese Posted by carol on Mar 18, 2017
Oi, galera! Hey everybody! How about today we cover some common phrases and expressions in Portuguese that will surely help you on a daily basis? Below you will find many situations that take place regularly. Take a look: Cortesia e apresentações – Politeness and getting acquainted Oi/ Olá – Hi/ Hello Como vai?/ Tudo bem?/…
The verb “ter” in Portuguese Posted by carol on Mar 9, 2017
Olá a todos! Hello everyone! Vocês têm muito o que fazer essa semana? Do you have a lot to do this week? The verb ter (to have) is essential and used with high frequency in Portuguese. Anyone who wants to master or become familiarized with the language should learn the basics. So today we are…
The history of Carnaval Posted by carol on Mar 5, 2017
If you’re currently in Brazil, you’ll notice that talking about the carnaval festivities is an unavoidable assunto (subject) in the country for the past few semanas (weeks). As we all know, the event is an element of our national culture and widely celebrated throughout the nation, in addition to being a major feriado (holiday). People…