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Portuguese listening/reading practice – Figurinhas da copa Posted by carol on Apr 30, 2018
Prática de escuta e leitura em português Boa noite, pessoal! Good evening, everyone! It is time for our April’s listening and reading practice. Today’s selected article is named “O que as figurinhas da Copa ensinam sobre economia?” (What does the World Cup Sticker Album teach us about economy?), recently featured on the economy session from the…
Carnaval 2018 – The Paraíso do Tuiuti samba school parade Posted by carol on Feb 25, 2018
Boa tarde a todos! Good afternoon to all! Whoever attended or watched the desfile das escolas de samba (samba schools parade) this year was able to realize that the Brazilian carnival is not just about festa e alegria (party and joy)! In this edition, dissatisfactions with Brazilian politics left the ruas (streets) and the internet…
2018 Carnaval hits Posted by carol on Feb 21, 2018
Olá, queridos leitores! Hello, dear readers! Even though the folia (revelry) from Carnaval is unfortunately over now, the major hits that have been playing regularly throughout the celebration still have a lasting hold on its ouvintes (listeners). If you weren’t able to spend your Carnaval days enjoying the festa (party) here in Brazil, you can…
Getting drunk in Portuguese – Part II Posted by carol on Feb 18, 2018
Bom dia, meus leitores! Good morning, my readers! Today we are going to cover the second part of our drinking slang in Portuguese. Let’s do this? Saúde! Cheers! passar da conta – to exaggerate, to drink too much Acho que passei da conta, preciso de uma aspirina | I think I’ve had too much, I…
Getting drunk in Portuguese – Part I Posted by carol on Feb 14, 2018
Se embebedando em português – Parte I Olá, leitores! Hello, readers! Today is Ash Wednesday, meaning that Brazil over the past week was bursting with Carnaval joy. Millions of people crowded the streets to celebrate, dance, listen to music and, of course, get our booze on. So no day better than this one to introduce…
[2017 Retrospective] – Part II Posted by carol on Jan 11, 2018
Olá, queridos leitores! Hello, dear readers! Here is part two of our 2017 retrospectiva. Estou prontos? Are you ready? So brace yourselves for some more! Cenário político brasileiro | Brazilian political scene It is hard to pick among the many scandals envolving Brazilians politicians that transpired in Brazil this year. From a mysterious plane crash…
Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Brazil Posted by carol on Dec 30, 2017
[Onde passar o ano novo no Brasil] Are you all ready for some late-night partying? While natal (Christmas) in Brazil is more family-oriented, o réveillon (New Year’s Eve) is all about celebrating in big style. The date is drawing to a close, so emotions must be running high to find the ideal location. So today’s…