In this post you are going to get all of the resources you’ll need to learn Brazilian Portuguese from 0 to fluent. This list is written primarily with the self directed student who wants to learn to speak Portuguese at their own pace. If you’re the kind of person who feels confident taking control of […]
What Does Bolsonaro’s Brazil Look Like For Gringos?
The recent election of Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil’s next president has brought on a deluge of speculation about what this means for the future. Is the world ending or is this just business as usual for Brazilian politics? The endless debates surrounding Bolsonaro’s campaign are now in the past, leaving us to speculate on what could […]
9 Things You Need To Know Before Your Next Brazilian Churrasco
No matter where you go in the world, food gives you an incredible view of the culture and its people. Aside from what they eat, you witness how they interact, how they serve themselves (or others), what music they listen to, and heaps of other minutiae that you won’t catch in an everyday setting. These […]
What Are Gringos Best Memories Of Being In Brazil?
Participation in a community gives people a greater sense of belonging. It’s a fact. Getting involved is even more important when we’re a long way away from home. This post is a collection of Brazilian Gringo readers’ best memories in Brazil, shared with the community to give us all a little more insight into the way […]
Gringos Share How Learning Portuguese Made Their Lives Better
Earlier this week I sent out an email to subscribers of the Brazilian Gringo newsletter to check in with a simple question: How has learning Portuguese affected your life? Readers of this blog come from all over the world. Everybody does different and unique things. Some of the stories are romantic. Others are professional. Others […]