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Transparent Language Words App Posted by Rachel on Jun 14, 2010
We have a brand new language tool from Transparent that everyone can use for all of our languages: our fantastic new Words App. This program works through Facebook, and all you have to do to use it is log in through Facebook connect. Here, you’ll be able to see and create words and phrases in…
Cartoons in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Apr 16, 2010
Though watching movies and TV shows with subtitles can be very useful when learning Portuguese, it is also fun and educational to watch movies you are very familiar with that are dubbed into Portuguese. Children’s movies are most often dubbed, and Disney cartoons are an excellent way to pick up new words and phrases. Watch…
Top Ten Ways to Learn Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Apr 5, 2010
Here are the top ten ways you can learn Portuguese, on and offline. Do you have any other ways you use to learn? 10. Read Portuguese blog every day and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. 9. Create your own BYKI list, or use existing lists to learn Portuguese vocabulary. 8. Find interesting Brazilians to…
Play Games in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Mar 25, 2010
Learning a language doesn’t have to be boring. Check out some of these fun games to help you learn Portuguese! Crossword with pictures Hangman Find the incorrect word Adverbs Word Search Crossword Puzzle Crucigramas Excellent vocabulary games Also, you can check out these games intended for Portuguese-speaking children that can actually be quite useful for…
Abafar and Desabafar Posted by Rachel on Mar 12, 2010
Two very handy verbs to learn in Portuguese are abafar and desabafar. Not only do they sound satisfying when spoken, but they are also useful in several contexts. abafar = smother / repress, keep a secret / muffle / cover to retain heat Examples: A imprensa abafou o caso do politíco corrupto. The press stifled…
Reading Comprehension Series: Business News Posted by Rachel on Feb 18, 2010
For today’s reading comprehension activity, we’re going to take a look at an article from VEJA Magazine about the Brazilian state-run oil company, Petrobras. Petrobras volta a importar gasolina após 40 anos “Após quarenta anos de autonomia, a Petrobras voltou a importar gasolina. Prejudicada pela crise do etanol, a estatal foi obrigada a comprar o…
The Magic Word Posted by Rachel on Jan 8, 2010
We’ve discussed this word before, but I wanted to devote aother post to it to emphasize its importance. One of the most useful words to know in Portuguese is cadê, which means where is/are. Cadê meus óculos? Where are my glasses? Juro que vi um fantasma. I swear I saw a ghost. Cadê? Where? Quero…