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Video Learning Series: Nelson Rodrigues Posted by Rachel on Mar 25, 2009
This week, we’re going to practice listening comprehension by watching a three part interview with one of Brazil’s greatest writers and playwrights, Nelson Rodrigues (1912-1980).
Brazilian Portuguese Video Learning Series Posted by Rachel on Mar 10, 2009
Today we return to the video learning series to practice listening comprehension (in this case, understanding the paulistano accent). We’re going to learn about the urban and social development of São Paulo from a History Channel series called “Mapas Urbanas.” The show is split up into three videos. Have a look and happy listening!
Say what? Posted by Rachel on Mar 4, 2009
There are a number of different ways to react when you don’t understand or didn’t hear what someone said in Portuguese. Let’s take a look: 1. Oi? This is frequently used when you didn’t catch what the person said. Though it literally means hi, it is also used as what? 2. Como? Though this also…
Video Learning Series in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Mar 2, 2009
Continuing with the video learning series in Portuguese, we’re going to take a look at some videos today to help practice listening comprehension. In this week’s three part series, we’re going to learn about Machado de Assis (1839-1908), one of Brazil’s most acclaimed writers.