I had the pleasure of chatting with Idahosa Ness on Copacabana beach to talk about learning Portuguese and teaching English. Idahosa is an internet sensation for this rap video he made to demonstrate his language learning program, the Mimic Method. In the video he raps in 8 languages, 4 of which he didn’t speak when he wrote the […]
How to Get a Brazilian Student Visa
Update: For a more recent guide on the Brazilian Student Visa, click here. Looking for a Portuguese school that will help you get your Student Visa? Check this list. Note: The following should not be taken as legal advice and Brazilian Gringo can not be held liable for any outcome that comes as a result […]
How to Find Short Term Apartment Rentals in Brazil
“I lock the door at 11pm on weekdays, you’re not allowed to have parties, you can’t have friends over, and I would prefer if you don’t get up too early since I’m a light sleeper, and I need to be careful about my health.” The apartment search was not going so well. Because I’m not […]
Online Portuguese Classes with Street Smart Brazil
“Bus fare to San Francisco for only $1” When I saw the online announcement that Megabus was doing a $1 promotional fare to San Francisco, I immediately bought several tickets. If I didn’t end up going I was only out a few bucks. I started thinking of a reason why I would go to San […]
The Dark Side of Teaching English in Brazil
The clock turned 6:10. My new student was supposed to show up at 6:00, but she was nowhere to be found. I called her cell phone. No answer. 6:15. Still no word from the student. I finally decided that the student wasn’t going to show up. Feeling a little frustrated at being stood up, I […]