Archive for 'Brazilian Profile'
Protestos no Brasil – Protests Posted by Ester on Aug 17, 2015
Oi gente. People taking to the streets to protest in Brazil is something that has been happening for the past 2-3 years. So this week we will talk about the main points Brazilian protestants are trying to make. In addition, we will also be checking out some vocabulary related to it. Vocabulário: Escândalo Lava Jato…
Regiões (regions) do Brasil Posted by Ester on May 18, 2015
In order to understand Brasil, the language and the culture it is important to know more about each one of the 5 regiões (regions). Brasil has 27 unidades federativas (federative units): * 26 estados (states) * 1 Distrito Federal (Federal District) The country is divided in 5 regiões: Norte (North), Nordeste (Northeast), Centro-oeste (West-Central), Sudeste (Southeast) and…
Oi pessoal from Ester Posted by Ester on Apr 14, 2015
As a new member of Transparent Language I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. Meu nome é Ester e eu nasci no Brasil (my name is Ester and I was born in Brazil), where I lived for the first vinte e quarto (twenty four) years of my life. When I finished my…
Brazil Olympics Focus: Sarah Menezes Posted by Rachel on Aug 8, 2012
Continuing with our series on Brazilian Olympic athletes, today we take a look at Sarah Menezes, who won gold in judo at the London Games. In doing so, she became the first Brazilian woman to win gold in this sport. Originally from Teresina in Piauí state, Sarah won the junior world championships for judo in…
Brazil Olympics Focus: Maurren Maggi Posted by Rachel on Jul 26, 2012
To continue with our series on Brazilian Olympians competing in London this summer, we turn to Maurren Maggi, an athlete who competes in long jump, hurdles, and triple jump. She won gold for long jump at the 2008 Olympics, as well as winning gold three times at the Pan American Games. Here’s Maurren discussing her…
Raul Seixas Posted by Rachel on Jun 8, 2012
Raul Seixas (1945-1989) was one of Brazil’s biggest rock stars and is considered one of the pioneers of Brazilian rock. Born and raised in Salvador, Bahia, he first entered the music scene with the band Os Panteras in the 1960s. His recording career started to take off in 1970, in Rio de Janeiro. But he…
Chico Buarque Posted by Rachel on Mar 29, 2012
Chico Buarque is one of Brazil’s most famous MPB musicians, and is also an author, poet, and playwright. He’s famous for writing songs considered dangerous by Brazil’s military dictatorship and using word play to express criticism of the regime. He’s written eight books and five plays, as well as writing several screenplays. Read about Buarque’s…