Why do some people speak fluent Portuguese after only a few months in Brazil while others can hardly order at a restaurant after being here for a year? Watch the video to learn about the language learning habits of successful Brazilian Gringos. Brazilian Gringo vs Gringo The number one factor that determines how quickly someone learns […]
Life Lessons Learned from 3 Years in Brazil
When I first came to Brazil in 2011, I was an arrogant kid who knew everything and I made sure everyone knew it. With time I’ve come to realize just how little I know about anything, thanks in a large part to the positive influence of the people around me. I came to Brazil due in part […]
Use this word when ordering street food in Brazil
Last night I went out to Vila Madalena in São Paulo to watch the USA vs Portugal game. After the game ended I walked around with some friends and we stumbled upon a food cart that sold falafel sandwiches. It turns out that the food cart had just opened up that day and that the owner […]
How to Show Annoyance using Brazilian Portuguese
When you go to Brazil you are probably going to be annoyed by something. If you want people in Brazil to know that you’re annoyed you need to show annoyance the same way Brazilians do. Watch the video to learn how. The way to show your annoyance is to say, “Que isso?!” It is important […]
How to Say “Oh ok” in Portuguese
It’s the little things that are going to get you in trouble in Brazil. Something as innocent as saying, “Oh ok” when someone is talking can cause confusion to a Brazilian. Watch the video to see why. The reason why it’s confusing to say, “Oh ok,” to a Brazilian is because the sound “Ô” is […]