BRIC Language Systems Blog | Mandarin Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese

There are 45 million of Hispanics and non-Hispanic Spanish speakers in the U.S, making the country the third largest Hispanophone… Read more »

Every year I go back to visit my parents, family and longtime friends in São Paulo – my Brazilian hometown.… Read more »

Whether you are traveling to China for business or personal, it is always a good idea to know a few… Read more »

The holidays are a wonderful time of the year, from festive parties to finding the perfect gift for your friends… Read more »

Everyone knows that Brazil is the biggest and most populous country in South America, the land of soccer, samba and… Read more »

If you’re a Halloween lover, chances are you decorate your home with spooky décor, from cobwebs and witches to jack… Read more »

We know that every culture has its own traditions, custom and habits. Some cultural differences could seem really weird from… Read more »

By Funky Chicken Excerpt: #2 – The Power of Creativity: Scary Boss Life doesn’t always go as expected. In China,… Read more »

There are thousands of text abbreviations in English, and you are probably very familiar with many of them. But can… Read more »

It’s fun to meet new people, especially when you are traveling. But it’s not always easy to strike up a… Read more »

You probably take handshakes for granted: after all, it’s just something we do to make introductions as a sign of… Read more »

Idioms are an important part of a language, and in Portuguese they are abundant and very present in everyday life… Read more »