You may have noticed things have been pretty quiet around here for the last few weeks. Since mid December I’ve been up in the Amazon undergoing an intense process of soul searching and reflection. Now I’m back in civilization and am excited to get back to work helping people teach English to Brazilians. I want […]
How not to get robbed in Rio de Janeiro
If you’re traveling to Rio de Janeiro in the near future there are two things you should know about in order to not get robbed. I feel compelled to write this post because there two places in Rio de Janeiro where foreigners consistently get ripped off, and the best way to prevent this from happening […]
Review of Rosetta Stone Brazilian Portuguese
Are you considering using Rosetta Stone to learn Brazilian Portuguese? Watch this video to get my review of this language learning software. Rosetta Stone is probably the most popular language learning software out there, and they spend millions of dollars a year in advertising to convince people that it is the best. But how does […]
Review of Pimsleur Brazilian Portuguese
If you are serious about learning Brazilian Portuguese you are probably looking for a course to help you reach fluency faster. Naturally you may be wondering if Pimsleur Brazilian Portuguese is a good option for you to consider. Pimsleur is all over the place, at bookstores, at airports and with ads that follow you around on […]
How to board the bus in Brazil
Boarding the bus for the first time in Brazil? Learn how to get on the bus like a Brazilian. When you get on the bus in Brazil, you should immediately go to the back of the bus. It doesn’t matter how many people are in your way, it is your duty to push through them […]