The question that every single Brazilian asks me is “What are you doing in Brazil?” A lot of Brazilians have a hard time understanding why an American would leave the US and move to Brazil. To answer their query, and to give my fellow Americans a glimpse into how life is different in Brazil, I […]
Accent Reduction Mission: 1 Month Update
Last month I announced my intention to reduce my accent when speaking Portuguese and sound more like a Brazilian. I made a video both in English and Portuguese talking about what I’ve learned this last month, how I’ve improved and whats going to happen going forward. Progress Since the Last Update If you haven’t seen […]
How to Get World Cup Advice and Meet Brazilians Even if You Don’t Speak Portuguese
Are you planning on traveling to Brazil for the World Cup? The Brazilian Gringo team has launched an initiative to improve the World Cup experience for those who will be coming to Brazil to see the games. We’ve been getting a lot of questions from people about the World Cup. Is it safe to […]
15 Traditional Songs Played during Brazilian Carnaval
Carnaval is finally here! If you plan on celebrating by joining in a bloco you’re certain to have a good time. As I mentioned before there are a few things you should do in order to get the most out of your Carnaval experience, such as learning the words to some popular Carnaval songs. To help […]
Use this Marketing Technique to Get More Private Students
Do you have enough students for your school or private English teaching business? If not you need to watch this video. The number one mistake that English schools and private teachers make is that they don’t target a specific enough demographic with their marketing. There is a huge market for English classes and there is […]