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How to learn Portuguese

How to learn Portuguese

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5 local expressions you can not live without in Maceió

5 local expressions you can not live without in Maceió

29 de June de 2017 4043 0

Speaking correct Portuguese is definitely a great thing but, on daily basis, people have local words and expressions, and also particular ways of expressing themselves that vary a lot from region to region (after all, it’s a big country and a lot of local cultures). In Northeast region there is an infinity of local vocabulary

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Portuguese Phrase of the Month: “O cão chupando manga”

Portuguese Phrase of the Month: “O cão chupando manga”

21 de January de 2017 7297 0

January is a month of mango in our region. The fruit is so delicious that even some dogs don´t miss the change to try a piece. Even now and then one has to remember about “O cão chupando manga”. What comes to your mind when you hear “the dog sucking on the mango” which is

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5 reasons why you should go to Brazil in 2017

5 reasons why you should go to Brazil in 2017

2 de January de 2017 1390 0

1. You know it’s time for a change This headline just spoke to you, didn’t it? Otherwise you clearly wouldn’t continue reading this text. Exactly one year ago, I was in your position. I was staring at my computer screen during my lunch break, which I spent at my desk in one of many digital

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Independence Day of Brazil

7 de September de 2016 1220 0

Dia da Independência (engl. Independence Day) is celebrated today in Brazil. The Independence of Brazil from Portugal was firstly proclaimed 7th of September 1822. It was the culmination point of the independence sentiments which has started years before. The war against Napoleon in Europe has provided a favorable environment for the independence path of Brazil

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EcoEngenho celebrates 15 years of great work in rural development in Brazil

13 de July de 2016 1109 0

Today our partner Instituto EcoEngenho is celebrating its 15th birthday. 15 years of doing great project in the rural areas of Alagoas, discovering and teaching new sustainable methods of agriculture, bringing new ecological products to the consumers in spite of the unfavorable political and financial situation. It is a great honor for us to be

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Brazilian Word of the week: Jangada

Brazilian Word of the week: Jangada

27 de June de 2016 1586 0

The day of the fisherman is celebrated on 29th of June in Brazil. It is also the day of the Saint Pedro – the protector of fishermen and their yield. This day is especially important here at Garça Torta. Historically it was fishermen´s village and still continues to have a fishing tradition. Every early morning

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It´s time to eat feijoada in Brazil

It´s time to eat feijoada in Brazil

20 de June de 2016 1409 0

It is becoming more dificult to make a prefered and typical Brazilian dish “arroz com feijão” (engl.rice and beans). The price of beans has increased by 33% in average from the beginning of the year. In some supermarkets the price of one kg of beans is equal to 5 kg of rice. In our local

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Where does the name Brazil come from?

Where does the name Brazil come from?

17 de June de 2016 3803 0

Everything has its origins. The name of our beloved country “Brazil” is not an exception. Have you ever thought what does it mean or where does it come from? If not, get ready for the surprise: Brazil is probably the only country which name comes from the tree! The name is shortened from Portuguese “Terra

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Crash Course Brazilian Portuguese

11 de August de 2015 1715 0

This crash course is designed specially for our students and volunteers coming to GoBrazil. GoBrazil is located at Maceió. The airport here is small and doesn´t have international flights, therefore our students are coming mostly to Recife airport and need to survive without Portuguese the whole way to Maceió. Finally everything is ready – the

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Learning Portuguese for career in Brazil

24 de June de 2015 871 0

Finding a job in Brazil is generally difficult for a foreigner, as most employers require the candidate to already have a visa and work permit for Brazil before applying. On top of that, many companies require some Portuguese language skills. As in any other country speaking local language when searching for job is crucial. In

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Portuguese word of the month: Amar!

Portuguese word of the month: Amar!

13 de June de 2015 1091 0

Unlike the rest of the world the Lovers´ day (Dia dos Namorados) in Brazil is on 12 of June. Celebrating this day let us introduce you to a poem “Amar!” (engl. to love) of famous Portuguese poet Florbela Espanca. Love (port. “amor”) is the theme that prevailed in her poesy together with passion, desire, suffering,

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