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Weekly Round Up – The Best of Brazil Oct 18-24

October 24, 2015 By Josh Plotkin 1 Comment

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 might make it a regular feature here on Brazilian Gringo.

If you think it’s a good idea you can direct your praise to Foster, the new gringo who started writing here this week.

Songs we listened to this week

Frankie Valentine – Marinheiro So (DJ Mitsu The Beats Remix)

  • A cool modern take on an old capoeira classic.

Mais Ninguém-Banda do Mar

  • A catchy little pop tune that is all the rage in Rio right now.

Tim Maia-Ela Partiu

  • Tim Maia, the soul of Brazilian music. This song is simple and great for Portuguese learners.

Cool travel articles we liked

17 amazing places in Brazil to see before you die

27 Reminders Why Brazil is on Everyone’s Bucketlist

5 Things To Do in Rio on Friday

Tricked out tricycles project art onto the streets of Rio de Janeiro

Good posts about Brazil

Why You Should Be Paying Attention to Brazil’s Real-Life “House of Cards”

  • Brazil’s current political situation is like a Netflix drama.

Brazil’s Lower House Approves Visa Waiver Tied to Olympics

  • The move benefits Americans, Canadians, Japanese, Chinese and others who need visas to enter Brazil.

How the Crisis is Affecting Brazil’s Social Classes

  • A vida não é fácil pra ninguém!

Travel deals

Brazilian Airline Azul Launches ‘All-You-Can-Fly-Pass’

  • Azul, along with United, has launched a great new travel package where you can take unlimited flights in Brazil for three weeks for only $400! This is a few months old now, but worth reposting.

Best language learning articles

Brazilian Cinema

  • A great two-part series on Brazilian cinema and how it can help your language skills by our friends at Transparent Language.

8 Words and Expressions to Talk About Common Emotions

  • Useful article from our friends at Street Smart Brazil

Zueira of the week

In order to get into college, students have to pass a standardized test called the ENEM. The test only happens once a year, and if you don’t make it to school on time then you don’t get to take the test and have to wait until next year. Several hashtags were created to celebrate those who show up late to take the ENEM.

#atrasadosdoenem #ShowDosAtrasados2015

9 people who were late to take the ENEM

UFPR student brings beer to watch people who show up late to the ENEM

Filed Under: Brazilian Culture

About Josh Plotkin

Josh Plotkin is a long term expat and digital nomad who loves exploring Brazil. You can follow him on Youtube.

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