We the People: Nós Vs. A Gente

December 23, 2010
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The strangest Brazilian Portuguese quirk for Spanish speakers + A fancy chart to impress you!

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Karaoke with Brazilian Music Videos to Improve Portuguese Accent

December 20, 2010
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How to turn your wireless device into a karaoke machine + Discover new Brazilian bands

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The Best Brazilian Cell Phone Provider. Period.

December 18, 2010
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Why the third largest provider is #1 + Hours of cell-to-cell conversations for US$.15 + Stay in touch with friends

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The Difference Between Tudo Bem & Tudo Bom

December 16, 2010
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Sound Brazilian with one simple phrase + How to respond to the most commonly asked question

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The Word Americano: Linguistic Imperialism or a Simple Misunderstanding?

December 14, 2010
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A must read for Americans in Brazil + Why incorrect Portuguese is more correct than you think….

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Be a Brazilian Vanilla Ice (Or How Sing Your Way to Portuguese Fluency)

December 13, 2010
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Lullabies are for babies + How to start a Brazilian music only regimen + Why passive listening is inefficient

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Sakerinha: A Japanese-Brazilian Fusion Recipe

December 9, 2010
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A new drink for dinner parties + Why Brazilians shun the deliciousness + How-to instructions

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Culture Clash Brazil Vs. United States: Thermometer Usage

December 7, 2010
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Why Brazilians won’t put it their mouth + An unwanted cultural lesson in California….

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Contractions (or Why Portuguese is More Musical than Spanish)

December 2, 2010
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Why Portuguese is sensual like a wave + How fewer words say more + Side-by-side grammar comparisons + Illustrative tables

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First Impressions: What to Expect Upon Arrival to Brazil

November 30, 2010
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Observations after crossing Bolivian border by bicycle + How Brazil can cure your depression….

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