We’re going to try something new and share some of our favorite content from the past week all in one post. The idea is to curate the best content from the past week that relates to language learning and Brazilian culture so that you can keep up with what’s important. If this idea catches on we […]
How to Behave More Brazilian During Conversations
Here’s a quick tip for you on how to behave more Brazilian during conversations. When Brazilians are talking they’re not actually communicating with words, they’re communicating with emotions. A problem that a lot of foreigners have when they’re speaking Portuguese or speaking with Brazilians is that they’re too logical and not using enough emotion in […]
Youtube Channels Made For and By Brazilian Gringos
Back in 2013 it was a lonely time to be a Brazilian Gringo on Youtube. Aside from a handful of “look at me I speak Portuguese” videos and “here’s what gringos think about Brazil” videos there wasn’t much Brazil focused content. Aside from Charlie there weren’t any foreigners that were serious about building a Youtube audience either […]
Reflecting on the Milestone of 10,000 Youtube Subscribers
On this day, September 16, 2015 the Brazilian Gringo Youtube channel hit 10,000 subscribers. I filmed a video where I reflect upon this milestone and what it means for the future. Can you give me the cliff’s notes version? You can read the bullet points to get an idea of what I’m saying, but you’ll be […]
20 Questions Every Traveler Should Know How to Answer
Meeting different people is my favorite part about traveling. The people you meet on your travels can change your entire life’s trajectory by introducing you to new ideas and experiences that you wouldn’t have encountered otherwise. As a foreigner in a foreign land, it’s crucial that you speak the local language so that you gain access […]