Archive for 'Culture'
Telegrama – Zeca Baleiro – Lyrics & Video Posted by polyana on Aug 24, 2010
For some reason I can’t get this song out of my head… Zeca Baleiro is one of my newest obsessions and the lyrics to “Telegrama,” make me laugh and smile and just feel good inside, so I thought I’d share with you all. Test out your listening (sort of) and try to figure out the…
TED Talks Posted by Rachel on Aug 18, 2010
Great news for all language students! The TED website allows you to watch videos (all in English) with subtitles in dozens of languages! This means you can practice your Portuguese skills by adding subtitles to English videos where they are available. When you click the links, just look for the text below the video that…
Luan Santana: A Sertanejo Sensation Posted by Rachel on Aug 16, 2010
If you’re not familiar with popular music in Brazil, you’re probably not familiar with Luan Santana. But this pop sensation has become one of the top-selling artists in the country, something of a male version of Taylor Swift. Luan Santana was born in the capital of Mato Grosso do Sul in 1991. Early on, his…
Listening Comprehension: Cosmos Posted by Rachel on Aug 11, 2010
Today we’re going to try out a listening exercise about the New York Cosmos and Pelé. Watch the video, and read the short text that goes with the video. Questions 1. How long has it been since the Cosmos played? 2. When did Pelé play for the Cosmos? 3. How does the return of the…
Piadas – Brazilians Make Fun of Everything Posted by polyana on Aug 2, 2010
A friend of a friend of mine just moved to Brazil from the US this past weekend and he’s been crashing lá em casa, and yesterday while strolling in the park with him and a friend of mine, we kept talking about how Brazilians love making fun of just about everything. We cited the most…
Brazil Documentary Online Posted by Rachel on Jul 29, 2010
I found this neat little documentary, which is available for free on YouTube, called Caboclos de um Brasil Caboclo. A caboclo is a Brazilian of indigenous and European descent, and this short film discusses Brazilian religious traditions that combine indigenous, African, and European influences. Check it out!
Seu Jorge’s North American Tour Posted by Rachel on Jul 26, 2010
Attention all U.S. and Canada-based readers! Seu Jorge, an epic Brazilian musician, will be on tour in the United States for the next few weeks. This is an excellent opportunity to see one of Brazil’s premier performers and to practice your Portuguese skills. See the list below to see if Seu Jorge is coming to…