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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…
Baianês – How to Speak Like You’re From Bahia Posted by polyana on Mar 22, 2010
As you’re reading this, I’ll probably be in Salvador, Bahia! My friend and I are in Salvador and Morro de São Paulo in Brazil’s northeast state of Bahia this week. I have always wanted to go to Bahia because of the state’s rich culture, music, and food. Salvador is the state’s capital and it supposedly has…
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…
Celebrity Posted by Rachel on Apr 16, 2009
When discussing celebrities, there are a few important words and phrases to keep in mind. 1. grande i.e. ator / atriz / cantor / cantora / artista (actor, actress, male singer, female singer, artist) Even though grande means big in some contexts, in this context it means great. Kate Winslet é uma grande atriz, e…
Holiday Vocabulary Posted by Rachel on Dec 23, 2008
Today we’re going to take a look at some important phrases and vocabulary for the holiday season. Boas festas – Happy Holidays Feliz Natal – Merry Christmas Feliz Hanuká – Happy Hanukah Feliz Ano Novo – Happy New Year Reveillon – New Year’s Eve presente – gift amigo oculto – Secret Santa Papai Noel –…