Have you ever seen someone speak Portuguese so well that you’re convinced that they’re Brazilian, only to find out later that they’ve only been studying for a few months? Or maybe you’ve met someone whose been living in your country for a few years and still speaks English with a massive foreigner accent (assuming you […]
Who else wants to get fluent in Portuguese?
If you’ve spent more than a few minutes on this website then you’ve figured out by now that we’re pretty big on learning Brazilian Portuguese around here. Learning Portuguese is by far the most important factor for a successful life in Brazil. You simply cannot function at more than a basic level in Brazil if you don’t […]
What Is That Brazilian Sound You Can’t Quite Place?
One of the coolest aspects of Brazilian music is the sheer variety of sounds and instruments that are unfamiliar to the untrained ear. Every Brazilian song affords the opportunity to learn about a new instrument. Whether it is the agogô, berimbau, cavaquinho, pandeiro, ganzá, repinique; there is always a Brazilian instrument to capture the imagination. […]
9 Free Essential Apps To Download in Rio de Janeiro
EasyTaxi EasyTaxi is the most downloaded taxi App in the world, and for good reason. With just the click of a button you have a taxi coming your way, it makes things so easy. ATM’s in Rio close at 10 PM, and no matter how responsible you think you are, there is a decent chance […]