4 Tips to Beat Procrastination & Improve Language Learning
From the beginning, we should be aware that learning a new language requires consistent practice. And lots of practice. You may be thinking, “Yes, I know that.” However, what happens when you sit down and open your Portuguese book to do your homework? Do you wonder how you can improve language learning? Often times when […]
4 Slang Words You’ll Need to Know Even in the Workplace
Slang words are not usually recommended in the workplace, particularly if you are learning the language and run the risk of using them in an embarrassing or improper way. Some expressions, however, outgrow their status as mere slang and become an essential part of a culture’s vocabulary – sometimes even in professional situations. Some slang […]
7 Must-Eat Brazilian Foods
There’s way more to Brazilian food than rice and beans, churrascarias, and cachaça, so we’ve put together a list of must-try Brazilian foods that will delight your tastebuds, expand your palate, and impress your clients (through your extensive knowledge of authentic Brazilian fare)! From small bites and entreés, to street food and dessert… Brazilian cuisine has something for […]
6 Portuguese Words with no English Translation
The Portuguese language is full of idiosyncrasies that make mastering the language so much harder. As if that wasn’t enough, Portuguese has many words that have no direct translation to English, which can make learning Brazilian Portuguese frustrating. But don’t fret! We have set up a list of some very common Portuguese words that have no English […]
The differences between an American and a Brazilian resume
by Camille Lawhead*. Searching for a job gets pretty technical pretty quickly. When working with the Brazilian market, it’s important to appreciate distinctions between the two professional cultures, even if these differences can feel superficial. As you certainly know from years of writing and revising your American resume, it’s important to keep up with common standards if you want to be taken seriously. This […]
Doing Business with Brazil: How to Overcome the Language Barrier
We’ve all experienced them: misunderstandings, irritations, feelings of exclusion, a sense of inferiority – all common daily challenges when you’re trying to do business with speakers of different languages. We try and get used to each other’s accents and accept the language mistakes that are frequently made. Daily, we try and figure out what a […]
