Why is teaching English so invigorating? Whether it’s leading someone to an ah-ha moment or being a witness to a student’s development, you’re hooked. But something is missing. The limitations of teaching for schools don’t fit the lifestyle you desire. A fixed schedule and location restrict you from the living with the freedom you need. […]
Megadeath Guitarist Kiko Loureiro Teaching Brazilian Slang
I had the chance to sit down with Kiko Loureiro and have a chat. If you’re not familiar with Kiko Loureiro, he’s a heavy metal guitarist for the bands Angra and Megadeath. He’s an incredibly skilled musician and has a lot that he can teach us, not only about playing the guitar and being a […]
6 Types of People Who Should Speak Perfect Portuguese
I posted a new Youtube video to the channel after an extended hiatus. It’s a relevant video if you’re an intermediate-advanced level speaker and you’re pushing yourself to go beyond the level of Portuguese you’re currently at. It’s meant to be humorous and a light-hearted way of reminding perfectionists that you’re probably not going to […]
Locations of 2018 Carnaval Blocos
Listen up Gringos, If you want to have a good time during Carnaval then it helps to do a little planning before you walk outside. Depending on where you’re at in Brazil, you might be able to just walk into the street and be enveloped in Carnaval madness. If you’re not located so ideally during […]
Will You Make It Past Your First 4 Days in Rio de Janeiro?
“Hey man, how’s Brazil been treating you so far?” “Pretty good. I’ve met a lot of cool people and am learning a lot about the culture,” came the reply with a mild dose of hesitation. I prodded him further by saying, “You don’t sound too enthusiastic about that.” “Well, things are fine now. It’s just that […]