@devorahmichaela
American expat in Brazil
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Registration: 08 March 2022
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Looking to teach English in Brazil by vladtobrazil
I am a full-time student working on my International business management degree and learning portuguese. I have decided that while obtaining my degree that I would work in Brazil teaching english. What things do I need to know? What should I not ...
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THE NOISIEST PLACE ON EARTH by James
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--e1uvesVAPI/UFHudhujBoI/AAAAAAAAAH0/LU8U7-scqJk/s400/FOTO+01+-SOM+ALTO+DEN%C3%9ANCIA.jpg If you are coming to (or already in) Brazil you had better have a pair of industrial strength earplugs; or be prepared to put up with ...
@James Morning James.I am an autistic business owner who lives in Sao Paulo. It is absolute HELL for me here. I totally feel you, and if you are not autistic and cannot stand the noise, can you imagine how it is for an autistic person?I have been ... Read More
Farewell to Texanbrazil, Brazil Advisor by abthree
It is my deep sorrow to inform you that our colleague and friend here on the site, and my good friend in Real Life, Texanbrazil, passed away this morning after a long illness. Tex joined Expat in February of 2018, and enjoyed helping ...
I am so sorry for your loss Abthree. It is heartbreaking to lose someone that we love, and are close to.I am here if anyone needs me. I offer bible studies on Sunday mornings in English, and I have found that the word of God can be comforting, ... Read More
Communication in Portuguese - Stranger in a Strange Land by amsp
I am an American living in Sao Paulo since 2019. I speak some Portuguese and understand more. I've taken several Portuguese classes and currently take 3 hours of private lessons a week. I'm really trying to improve. I own my own business ...
@timhoffnagle Hey there,Heads up. It is incorrect to assume that all Brazilians cut of the final sound of the words in Portuguese. If you travel to the south of Brazil, you will see that they forcefully pronounce the end of each word in Portuguese ... Read More
Communication in Portuguese - Stranger in a Strange Land by amsp
I am an American living in Sao Paulo since 2019. I speak some Portuguese and understand more. I've taken several Portuguese classes and currently take 3 hours of private lessons a week. I'm really trying to improve. I own my own business ...
@amsp Hello there,It sounds like you need to work on your pronunciation. For Americans to sound Brazilian takes years of training and a really good qualified teacher. I know, because I speak fluent Portuguese, and everyone understands me.We have ... Read More
Moving to Santa Catarina state by KenAquarius
Hi, I am an American married to a Brazilian. I am looking at taking an early retirement and would like any information about nice cities and towns in Santa Catarina. It would be great to hear from anyone living there. My wife is from Rio but no ...
@KenAquarius Yeah, so would I.I am more of the ´´jaded´´ been here way too long American gal. Devorah Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Brazil? Is the public postal ...
@Priscilla Hi Pri,Throughout the year, you can send and receive packages from Brazil. However, there is an extremely high tax that you will need to pay in dollar, depending on the item. Some items from Amazon.com are not so bad, for example, buying ... Read More
Moving to Santa Catarina state by KenAquarius
Hi, I am an American married to a Brazilian. I am looking at taking an early retirement and would like any information about nice cities and towns in Santa Catarina. It would be great to hear from anyone living there. My wife is from Rio but no ...
@abthreeYour honesty is refreshing. And SO true. Brazil is NOT for beginners. If I knew now what I had known then, I would have waited a LONG time more before coming here. Devorah. Read More
Places for Reitrees to move in Brazil by sprealestatebroker
Responding to a Ken Aquarius specific request. it's a long and elaborate one,Would you mind if l asked your opinion about buying a home in Brazil? I am also going to retire soon. April of 2023 to be exact. My wife is from Rio and l have been to ...
@mjgkDear Mjgk,The best hospitals in Brazil are in São Paulo. If you are in the retirement age bracket and are worried about excellent medical care, you won´t find better hospitals, or private care than in São Paulo. That is a ... Read More
Military movements throughout Brazil? by john8670
I've noticed through various sources over the past 2 weeks that there seems to be a surge in military movement throughout the country. Has anyone witnessed this first hand?
@john8670 Good morning,It is totally normal. People are revolted because their hero Bolsanaro lost. It is no big deal and it will all die down soon. Just try to focus on your job and life will continue as normal. You will get used to these things ... Read More
Private Health Insurance by dt1380
Hi, can anyone recommend good private medical insurance in Brazil ...having been insured in Spain, the quotes here are very high in comparison .
Hello there,As a quick note, it is important to mention that private health insurance also depends on what hospitals you plan on using. As I live in São Paulo, we have some of the best hospitals in Brazil here, including: Oswaldo Cruz, ... Read More
Overstay Brazil visa - fine by sam1466
Hi -- I overstayed my visa by a number of months - was trying to get a student visa and it didn't work out. I was told when I left Rio that I could appeal the fine and it often worked. Does anyone know where you can appeal the fine? And on ...
@SiHo Hello there,In Brazil, telephone numbers are very very unreliable and a lot of times they do not speak English. Go to the airport and try to talk to someone. You can resolve your problem there.Good luck. Read More
THe impact of the new president by ltoby955
Those that know the system here, will it become easier to migrate to here or harder under the new regime?
@devorahmichaela By the way.... lots of Americans come here and make money in cash so they stay under the radar, but can still survive. Read More
THe impact of the new president by ltoby955
Those that know the system here, will it become easier to migrate to here or harder under the new regime?
@abthree I like your comment and agree with you, except for one detail......for being hard for Americans (or anybody else) to obtain residency or citizenship here, that's purely a matter of following the rules: you do it, and it's not that ... Read More
THe impact of the new president by ltoby955
Those that know the system here, will it become easier to migrate to here or harder under the new regime?
@ltoby955 Good morning. So, it really does not matter which political party is in power. It has always been difficult for Americans to get a RNE or citizenship here and it always will be It is the reverse treatment of how the US has always treated ... Read More