“Você é brasileiro?” When I decided to go out for my first night in Bangkok I certainly wasn’t expecting that I’d be speaking Portuguese. I was standing alone outside a nightclub that was about to close and another foreigner had seen my shirt with a Brazilian flag. Apparently he’d lived in Brazil at one point and […]
101 Reasons Why You Should Learn Brazilian Portuguese
You know that speaking Portuguese is essential for having a successful life in Brazil. If you’re not yet living in Brazil it might be difficult to conceptualize just how important it is to speak Portuguese. Especially if you’ve never lived in a foreign country before, you might take for granted all of the little situations whereby you can […]
Should you use Rosetta Stone to Learn Brazilian Portuguese?
Learning Portuguese is mandatory if you are headed to Brazil. Whether you’re going just for a few weeks, or if you’re planning on living here, learning the local language will significantly improve the quality of your travels. But you already knew that. That’s why you’re looking to invest in professional assistance with the language, perhaps […]
What if they laugh at me when I try to speak Portuguese?
“How do you say ‘thank you’ in Albanian?” I asked the man behind the counter. I just landed at the Tirana airport and I knew nothing for the first time. I knew nothing of the Albanian language before arriving and was determined to learn basic phrases that would be useful during my stay. “Faleminderit,” he […]
How to learn Portuguese the Brazilian Gringo Way
Why do some people speak fluent Portuguese after only a few months in Brazil while others can hardly order at a restaurant after being here for a year? Watch the video to learn about the language learning habits of successful Brazilian Gringos. Brazilian Gringo vs Gringo The number one factor that determines how quickly someone learns […]