Moving to a foreign country is a life changing experience. The chance to explore the world and experience firsthand a different culture is an incredible opportunity that you’ll carry with you for the rest of your life. Most people who get to live abroad reflect upon the experience as one of the best times of their […]
What I’ve Learned From 10 Day Meditation Courses
I recently spent 2 weeks volunteering at a Vipassana Meditation Center in Southern California. In this post I’m going to talk a little bit about meditation techniques, my experience as a volunteer and what has been going through my head lately. What is Vipassana Meditation Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, […]
How to Use ‘Folgado’ in Portuguese
Folgado is a word you’ll hear a lot in Brazil. Unfortunately for students of Brazilian Portuguese it can be complicated to figure out what it actually means. In today’s video I break down the word folgado and give you some examples to help you better understand how to use it. Pronunciation of Folgado Click here […]
How to Say “Protest” in Brazilian Portuguese
These are certainly interesting times for Brazil. Over the last few weeks there have been a series of protests in wake of the billion dollar Petrobras scandal. On March 15 a reported 2 million Brazilians came out to the streets to voice their discontent for the way the country is being managed. Many of the protesters […]
10 Bossa Nova Artists For You To Listen To
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Useful Apps to Download in Brazil
We all know that living in Brazil presents many logistical challenges. Fortunately for lost gringos there are now a number of mobile apps that make foreigner life in Brazil much easier. Not sure where to eat dinner? There’s an app for that. Want to call a taxi but aren’t confident in your Portuguese yet? There’s an app for […]
How to Make R$6800 Your First Month Teaching English in São Paulo
Eric Velouria emailed me a few months ago asking if São Paulo is a good city to teach English in. Now that he’s been in São Paulo for a month I’m the one who wants to ask him questions! Whereas a lot of teachers seem to struggle to make it work in São Paulo, Eric has hit […]
Internetês: A Guide to Brazilian Internet Slang
I’ll never forget the first time I chatted online with a Brazilian girl. It was only a few days after I had arrived in Brazil, and my Portuguese was a mediocre Portuñol at best. Nevertheless, it was enough for me to fumble my way through conversations and win the favor of a cute girl. We met at a […]
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