Growing up with a handicapped brother, I learned at a young age all the basics of ASL (American Sign Language). His handicap was such that he was free to do what he wanted at home which usually …
Listening comprehension? Youtube has you covered
(a shot of the TV Folha newsroom) Like all fans of Street Smart Brazil, I really love hearing Brazilian Portuguese, and I also love finding new ways to hear it. With the Internet these days, doing …
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The Brazilian Spice Trade
(exotic fruits, etc, from the Amazon) In the 15th century, Europeans were trying to find a route to India in order to take part in the valuable spice trade. By the 16th century, though, the …
Portuguese Life: Part Two
In Part 1 of Portuguese Life, I spoke of a variety of differences between Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. Despite the fact that I’m about to reach the two-month mark, I still have …
How to Get 50 Percent More Juice for Free
As I was winding down my run the other day, I passed by a juice bar that had recently opened for business. I don’t remember seeing any juice bars like this one when I first moved to Belo Horizonte two …
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Doing Time in Brazil
I was a bit uncertain about discussing prison politics and policies, as it can be a rather depressing topic, but I wanted to find a way to do it. Below, you’ll find three interesting facts …