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Biodiversidade no Brasil – Wildlife in Brazil Posted by on Jun 29, 2015

Brazil is considered to be the most biodiverse country in the world. It is home to many animals such as the anaconda and jaguar. Some also believe that Brazil has the most insects in the world. Here are some animals you may not know: Preguiça-de-coleira (Maned Sloth) Several species of bicho-preguiça (sloth) are found in…

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Folclore brasileiro – Brazilian Folkore Posted by on Jun 1, 2015

Photo by Cozinhando Fantasias

Folclore brasileiro is part of Brazilian culture and represents popular culture and social identity from different parts of the country. There are various myths, tales and legends which originated from either cultura africana (African culture), tradição indígena (indigenous tradition), a igreja católica (the Catholic Church) or medieval Iberian traditions brought to Brazil by the Portuguese…

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Street Foods – Involve Your Taste Buds! Posted by on May 21, 2015

Olá pessoal! Brazilian cuisine is incredible. And while you’re traveling in Brazil, you’ll encounter many different styles of Brazilian cooking. Today I’m going to give you a glimpse of food you’ll find while you’re walking on the street or going through a Brazilian airport. These foods are easy to buy and usually easy on your…

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Olá gente! – Nicole Posted by on Apr 15, 2015

Olá! I would like to introduce myself to all of you as a new member of Transparent Language! My name is Nicole and I’m an American that has spent years studying Brazilian Portuguese (casei com um brasileiro – I married a Brazilian!). I’m excited to help all of you along with your Portuguese learning journey!…

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Oi pessoal from Ester Posted by on Apr 14, 2015

Photo by Kevin McGarry

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…

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Making a Phone Call: 12 Words And Expressions Posted by on Mar 13, 2015

E aí, tudo bem com vocês? Hoje vamos aprender doze palavras e expressões que usamos para falar sobre ligações telefônicas. Estão prontos? Vamos lá! 1. discar – to dial. Em caso de emergência, disque 190 para pedir ajuda. [In case of emergency, dial 190 for help.] 2. atender o telefone – to answer the…

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Telling Stories in Portuguese Posted by on Feb 28, 2015

Olá, pessoal! Let’s say goodbye to February with a conversational post. Oftentimes we study a foreign language, but when it comes to actually speaking it, we get stuck and don’t know what to say. So now when you want to tell a story in Portuguese, you can use the following sentences: Contando Histórias em Português…

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