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Tecla SAP Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 11, 2008
Preeminent English-for-Brazilians blog Tecla SAP gets a facelift, new address, and continues to grow Ulisses W. Carvalho has been publishing this fantastic resource for some time now, which is evident from his readership, which hovers around the 30,000 mark! The focus is on easy-to-digest tips (dicas), translations of Brazilian colloquialisms (expressões idiomáticas), short quizzes, exercises…
Go with the Flow: in Portuguese! Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 1, 2008
Ever try to say ‘chill,’ or ‘laid-back’ in Portuguese? For a long time I’ve been trying to find just the right way of saying the equivalent of ‘I’m just chilling,’ and I think I’ve found it. Here’s a quick list of terms for when you are ‘just kicking it’ in Portuguese: relax: relaxed, chill, ‘all-good’…
Fala Bonito Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 31, 2008
Fala Bonito is the most-read blog regarding the Portuguese language that I have found. Rene Marcondes posts often and well regarding aspects of the Portuguese language, Brazil, and also on varied aspects of linguistics in general. Rene also offers courses, though my impression is that they are mainly for native Spanish speakers, though I…
Beautiful Brazilian Slideshow Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 25, 2008
Check out the always updated slideshow from Inglês Verde e Amarelo. Veja mais fotos como estas em Ingles Verde Amarelo If you are reading this in email or a feed reader, you can check out the pictures here: Inglês Verde e Amarelo Photo Slideshow
Top Ten Brazil Travel Tips Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 24, 2008
10. Plan ahead Some of the aspects of getting down to Brazil may take a little lead-time, and in order to avoid stressing, try to get the process rolling at least a few months in advance. A sub-tip: trying to get out of Brazil during the first week of January will cost you, and…
Breakfast Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 10, 2008
Denilso de Lima, a fantastic and renowned Brazilian ESL professor, has a great post today in his blog Inglês na Ponta da Língua about breakfast. Though his post is intended for Portuguese speakers, the phrases and translation Denilso provides are very useful for those learning Portuguese. Please visit his blog if you are curious…
Réveillon: New Years in Brazil Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 31, 2007
Millions flock to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro on New Year’s Eve to make offerings and watch a spectacular fireworks display. New Year’s Eve in Brazil is called Réveillon, from the French word for the long holiday dinners preceding Christmas and New Year’s Day. Though celebrations abound throughout the country, the most famous, and…