In Portuguese (as in Spanish) the verb “to be” is translated as two verbs: “ser” and “estar”. These very important… Read more »

In Portuguese (as in Spanish) the verb “to be” is translated as two verbs: “ser” and “estar”. These very important… Read more »
Business dealings in Brazil can be much different from other countries. From business meeting etiquette to greetings, here are some… Read more »
There are many holiday celebrations and traditions that take place around the world to usher in the holiday season. Let’s… Read more »
Learning Brazilian Portuguese comes with many advantages, from increased communication abilities to a deeper knowledge of the customs and culture.… Read more »
The BRIC Method is a proven way of mastering language. Here at BRIC Language Learning, we know learning a new… Read more »
The Portuguese verb deixar (to leave, give permission, etc.) can be used in a variety of situations and its meaning… Read more »
Learning from a native language speaker helps with language acquisition, to be sure, but it also helps in one other… Read more »
The verb “perder” in Portuguese usually means ‘to lose’ or ‘to miss’, but it can also have very different meanings… Read more »
There are some widely used expressions in Brazilian Portuguese that can make learners very confused. But fear not! “Deixa comigo”!… Read more »
What is Corpus Christi and how do Brazilians celebrate it? From food to ceremonies to parades, learn why this celebration… Read more »
These three languages are similar, yet different in many ways. They each have distinct features that make them unique. So… Read more »
On May 5th we celebrate the International Day of the Portuguese Language and Culture. Established in June 2009 during the 14th CPLP (Community… Read more »