Having trouble figuring out how to get a SIM card for your iPhone 5? In this video I explain the easiest way I’ve found for how to do this. Getting a SIM card for an iPhone in Brazil can be difficult because they take a smaller chip than other phones. If your phone takes a […]
How to Be a Brazilian Gringo
Brazil has been getting a lot of attention recently. With that attention has come a new wave of foreigners interested in diving deeper into the culture to learn what Brazil has to offer. If you’re like most people who’ve never been to Brazil, you’ve heard a lot of stereotypes, exaggerations and mischaracterizations about the country. Not all […]
What I like about living in Brazil
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 […]
Advice For Your First Carnaval in Brazil
“You want me to dress up like a girl?” I asked incredulously. I was sitting in the front room of a house that I was staying in with 40 other for the duration of Carnaval, in an old colonial town called Diamantina. “Yeah dude, everyone dresses up like a girl during Carnaval. Its tradition.” “You […]
Why Every English Teacher Should Have a Website
If you’re an English teacher who is looking to get more private students then you should have a website. Having a website makes it a lot easier to get private students, and in this post you will learn some of the reasons why English teachers should have their own websites. If you don’t already have […]
How to Launch a WordPress Website in 5 Minutes
In this tutorial I’m going to show how you can start a website in a matter of minutes using WordPress. If you are planning on teaching English to private students you should have your own website to promote your services. Having a website makes it easier for people to find out about you and your […]