BRIC Language Systems Blog | Mandarin Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese

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 »

Having bilingual employees can benefit your business in a number of ways. Not only will this teach them a valuable… Read more »

There are many ways to say a simple goodbye in Brazilian Portuguese. Do you want to know the coolest and… Read more »

There are many ways to say Hello in Brazilian Portuguese, but if you want to know the coolest expressions look… Read more »

Visiting Rio for the Olympics this summer? You must try some local dishes that really showcase the flavor and flair… Read more »

Today we are publishing a post in Portuguese by our blogger contributor Christine Marote, a Brazilian expat living in China… Read more »