Learning Portuguese on my own.....any advice?

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Member since 27 June 2012

vladtobrazilActive member04 April 2013 09:15:09

Since there is not a single portuguese tutor in Bakersfield, California. I decided to take things into my own hands.

I have Rosetta Stone and another program that has a HUGE vocabulary. Both these programs are great but, they do not immerse me in Brazil.

I am looking on youtube for tv shows that are educational or that talk alot like the news. If anybody knows of any educational shows or shows with alot of verse, please let me know...thanks and take care.

CareyB New member

Member since 01 April 2013

CareyBNew member04 April 2013 11:56:14

Hey, I'm in the same boat. I found this podcast that is great, each one is a short conversation covering a topic of pronunciation or grammar along with a cultural topic.
Hope it helps!
coerll.utexas.edu/brazilpod/tafalado/

vladtobrazil Active member

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vladtobrazilActive member04 April 2013 22:21:41

Thank you. I realy appreciate it

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vladtobrazilActive member04 April 2013 22:22:46

I am rehabbing my back and I am hoping to practice capoeira soon

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vladtobrazilActive member04 April 2013 22:23:00

Thank you!!!

Saudades Active member

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SaudadesActive member05 April 2013 09:22:38

I listen to "CafeBrasil", podcast by Luciano Pires (http://www.lucianopires.com.br/cafebrasil/podcast/) i listen to them again and again until I almost know them by heart!

James ViP

Member since 20 June 2010

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JamesViP05 April 2013 10:25:47

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Hi Vlad,

You can keep up on current events, read Portuguese text and watch short news videos on both Globo and Record television networks sites.

www.g1.globo.com and www.r7.com

They'll help.

Cheers,
William James Woodward - Brazil Animator, Expat-blog Team

vladtobrazil Active member

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vladtobrazilActive member05 April 2013 23:16:44

Thanks again!!!!!!

Danielnel Member

Member since 20 February 2012

DanielnelMember15 April 2013 13:31:16

Hi dear.
Take a look on them!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/portuguese/http://www.easyportuguese.com/

CareyB New member

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CareyBNew member15 April 2013 14:51:23

#10

Those are awesome sites Daniel

Danielnel Member

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DanielnelMember15 April 2013 17:21:35

#11

I'm glad you like it.

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