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Video Learning Series: Festa Junina Posted by Rachel on Jun 1, 2009
Today we’re going to practice listening comprehension with a new set of videos. Since it’s June 1st, we’re going to look at some videos about the festa junina, a traditional party that takes place in June, when children dress up in costumes and neighbors come together to eat, drink, and dance. The first video discusses…
Podcast: Extreme Sports Posted by Rachel on May 29, 2009
This week, we’re going to talk about extreme sports. Check out the podcast here [extremesportsfull]. Eu adoro fazer esportes radicais. Já voei de asa-delta no Rio de Janeiro. Também fiz parapente, e gostei muito. Sei surfar, mas não sou muito bom. Gosto de fazer trekking. Eu costumo escalar e já subi o Pão de Acucar…
Word of the Day File: Gerente Posted by Rachel on May 25, 2009
If you look at the right side of the blog, you’ll notice the word of the day, where we feature a word in Portuguese, its English translation, and its proper application seven days a week. In this new series, we’ll talk a bit about the word of the day to expand upon its use. Today’s…
Best Brazilian Movie Posted by Rachel on May 22, 2009
Since we discussed the topic earlier in the week, for today’s interactive feature we’re going to talk about movies. Today’s question is: what is your favorite Brazilian film? Unfortunately, due to a low popularity in foreign films, not many Brazilian films are released in US theaters, and those who have seen Brazilian movies have usually…
Sleepyhead Posted by Rachel on May 21, 2009
Today we’re going to learn some important words and phrases associated with being tired or sleepy. Key words dormir = to sleep acordar = to wake up cansado = tired deitar = to lie down bocejar = to yawn Key Phrases 1. estar com sono This means to be sleepy, literally translated, “to be with…
Video Learning Series: Novelas Posted by Rachel on May 20, 2009
Today, on the video learning series, we’re going to look at novelas. Though it’s more gratifying to watch them in their entirety, watching novela clips online can be a very useful way to practice listening comprehension, because the language is relatively straightforward. In the clips below, you’ll see scenes from recent novelas, including Caminho das…
Portuguese Learning Websites Posted by Rachel on May 15, 2009
For today’s interactive feature, we’re going to discuss Portuguese websites. The question is: which websites (other than this one) do you use to help you learn Portuguese? Though I personally learned Portuguese mostly through speaking, I use news sites to help practice my reading skills, like O Globo, Folha, and Terra. But there are a…