We teach smart Portuguese
From the beginning, we should be aware that studying a new language requires periods of lecture and practice. You should be thinking: “Yes, I know about that”. However, what happens when you sit down and open your book? Many people feel a "small physical pain” in their head and it can disappear in Read More
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 - Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
*By Afonso Infante. Brazil is the 7th largest world economy. More people live in Brazil than the entire populations of the other South American nations combined. So what could go wrong when you're doing business with Brazil? If the language barrier wasn’t enough, differences in culture augment the Read More
