The Portuguese verb deixar (to leave, give permission, etc.) can be used in a variety of situations and its meaning… Read more »
Brazilian Portuguese
How Immersion Language Learning Culturally Prepares You
Learning from a native language speaker helps with language acquisition, to be sure, but it also helps in one other… Read more »
6 Brazilian Expressions With the Verb Perder You Need to Know
The verb “perder” in Portuguese usually means ‘to lose’ or ‘to miss’, but it can also have very different meanings… Read more »
Explaining Confusing Words in Brazilian Portuguese
There are some widely used expressions in Brazilian Portuguese that can make learners very confused. But fear not! “Deixa comigo”!… Read more »
How to Celebrate Corpus Christi in Brazil
What is Corpus Christi and how do Brazilians celebrate it? From food to ceremonies to parades, learn why this celebration… Read more »
What’s the Difference Between Brazilian Portuguese, Portuguese and Spanish?
These three languages are similar, yet different in many ways. They each have distinct features that make them unique. So… Read more »
May 5th – International Day of the Portuguese Language
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 »
Why You Should Learn a Foreign Language
Job Opportunities The job market these days is getting more and more competitive. To stand out from the crowd it’s… Read more »
Ultimate Guide for Texting in BR Portuguese
Like in English, Portuguese language also has its own lexicon when it comes to text messaging. In this infographic you… Read more »
Carnaval Traditions to Celebrate at Home
If you can’t be in Rio, SP or Bahia for Carnaval, bring the celebration home with these different Carnaval traditions… Read more »
Make Your 2018 Resolution to Go Global!
Is “going global” on your list of to-do’s for 2018? Congratulations! Achieving your goals of studying or living abroad next… Read more »
New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Rio
New Year’s Eve means it is time to party in Rio, the second most populous city in Brazil and the… Read more »
