Brazilians Are More European Than African
Most of us know that Brazil is one big melting pot, but what kind of percentages are we talking about? How do Brazilians define themselves and do their genes “betray” that self-portrait? Does the discrepancy, if any, between the two even matter?
Sérgio Danilo Pena, a well-known geneticist from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, has been quoted as saying, “Only a few genes are responsible for someone’s skin colour, which is a very poor indication of ancestry.” A new study coordinated by Dr. Pena shows just that.
How to Set Up your Keyboard to Type in Portuguese
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There are three ways in which you can type the Portuguese accents.
The Best Books to Learn Portuguese
Learners of Portuguese often ask what the best Portuguese textbook is. There are several good books available. The best one for you will depend on your goals and learning style, and these may change along your language jorney. Here are a few good books to consider.
How to Use Articles and Prepositions with the Months of the Year – with Video
On July 19th I posted a video teaching you how to say the months of the year. Now you are going to learn what articles and prepositions to use with the months.
First, a reminder: We do not capitalize the months of the year in Portuguese.
Let’s go:
Learn Portuguese: 55 Words to Boost Your Vocabulary – with Video
I have talked about patterns between English and Portuguese in previous posts. I gave you a list of cognates — words that are very similar — and I listed ninety words that are easy to memorize.
