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Brazilian Industry Posted by Rachel on Sep 16, 2009
As we’ve seen in the blog, Brazil’s economy is booming, and the Economist reported yesterday that it has emerged from the recession. So for today’s interactive feature, the question is: What do you think is Brazil’s most promising industry? The most obvious answer would be petroleum, given the amount of press and political hoopla, but…
Brazil Leads World Google Usage Posted by Rachel on Sep 15, 2009
According to an article from the New York Times technology blog, Brazil and India use Google and Google services more than any other countries in the world, including the United States. While American Internet users spend about 9 percent of their online time on Google, users in Brazil spend about 30 percent of their time…
Lyrics Practice: Jorge Ben Jor Posted by Rachel on Sep 14, 2009
Here’s a lovely little song by Jorge Ben Jor, called “Oba lá vem ela.” Listen to the song and try to follow along with the lyrics! Oba lá vem ela estou de olho nela (repeat) Não me importo que ela não me olhe Não diga nada e nem saiba que eu existo Quem eu sou…
Word of the Day: saudável Posted by Rachel on Sep 11, 2009
Today’s Portuguese Word of the Day is saudável, which means healthy. Let’s take a look at how it’s used: 1. Person Fiquei doente, mas já estou saudável. I was sick, but I’m healthy now. Ele come bem e faz exercício – por isso é saudável. He eats well and does exercise–that’s why he’s healthy. 2…
Lula to Appear in New Oliver Stone Documentary Posted by Rachel on Sep 10, 2009
Oliver Stone’s new documentary, South of the Border, is due to be released soon, and President Lula will appear, along with several other Latin American presidents, including the leaders of Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Cuba, and starring Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez. Check out the trailer below, and listen closely to the clip with Lula!…
Brazil News Briefs Posted by Rachel on Sep 9, 2009
Here are some big headlines coming out of Brazil this week. Have a look: Brazil to buy 36 fighter jets from France, LA Times Opposition leads in Brazil 2010 presidential poll, Wall Street Journal Sanofi Pasteur to provide Brazil with H1N1 vaccine, Reuters Brazil’s real rises to 3-week high as commodities, stocks gain, Bloomberg Italian…
Listening Comp: Chief Almir Surui Posted by Rachel on Sep 8, 2009
Today, we’re going to watch a video about the Amazon and an indigenous tribe there, and the work the tribe’s chief has done to combat deforestation and to use technology to connect his tribe to the world and to protect the environment. Part of the video is in Portuguese with English subtitles, and the other…