Yes, I’m From Brazil

Yes, I’m from Brazil and for heaven’s sake, I couldn’t dance samba to save my life. I do not support any football team; I do not watch TV because I love reading. I speak Portuguese (and a great deal of English). I’ve never been to the forest; I am an urban creature who lives in one of the biggest cities of the world. Yes, São Paulo is in Brazil not in Argentina and Buenos Aires is definitely not the capital of my country. Yes, I have to tell you that ‘feijoada’ is really delicious (you should try it with ‘caipirinha’) and that our coffee really tastes like coffee. Just in case you’re afraid of being mugged, you have to fear our politicians, much more than our people (like any other country, by the way). Brazilian music is fascinating and yes, we have all sorts of landscapes here from jungle to incredible modern cities besides spots that can remind you of heaven. Before I forget, I don’t have macaws in my backyard and I hate thinking they’re on the verge of extinction.

Yes, I recommend  http://yes-butno.tumblr.com/

The Story of Change

Can shopping save the world? The Story of Change urges viewers to put down their credit cards and start exercising their citizen muscles to build a more sustainable, just and fulfilling world.

The Story of Stuff

Today, with over 15 million views and counting, The Story of Stuff is one of the most watched environmental-themed online movies of all time.

 

A site that worth a visit http://www.storyofstuff.org/

 

A Day at the Beach

Wonderful and historical pictures of an ordinary day in the lives of people who are definitely not ordinary. Visit the link http://goo.gl/8ebkh

Shakespeare Insult Kit

Shakespeare Insult Kit.

Shakespeare Insult Kit

You can make a good use of your own Shakesperian ofenses (thou gleeking, crook-pated flap-dragon), and click here to get much more  http://www.murderati.com/

MUSEU DA PESSOA

The Museums of the Person are virtual museums that collect, preserve and share life stories for social change. To be a Museum of the Person is to be locally responsible for the democratization of social memory and for the dissemination of the local life stories in a global level. The Museum of the Person’s international network links individuals and groups through authoring and sharing life stories. Museums of the Person are located in Brazil , Portugal , the USA , and Canada.

Visit the site and tell your story http://www.museudapessoa.net/ingles/index.htm

A Banda Mais Bonita da Cidade

I am really  proud to introduce to you all:

Their site really worth a visit and you can download their music http://www.abandamaisbonitadacidade.art.br/odisco/

Let’s go to London!

Programa Ensino de Inglês como uma Língua Estrangeira

O programa de Ensino de Inglês como Língua Estrangeira é resultado da parceria entre a Capes e o Instituto de Educação da Universidade de Londres (IOE) para promover a capacitação de docentes de Língua Inglesa vinculados à rede pública de Educação Básica.

Com a parceria, a Capes pretende oferecer aos professores da Educação Básica a oportunidade de aperfeiçoamento profissional por meio de ações de cooperação internacional, uma estratégia já adotada, com êxito, na qualificação de docentes e pesquisadores que atuam na pós-graduação stricto sensu.

Interessou? Saiba mais a respeito no site da CAPES http://www.capes.gov.br/editais/abertos/5712-programa-ensino-de-ingles-como-uma-lingua-estrangeira. Que fique bem claro, quem oferece essa oportunidade é o governo federal.

Lemonade Crunchy Ice

Lemonade Crunchy Ice

Clapping games are part of kids universe everywhere.Learning English through these games as well as fun, has helped children have a pleasant first contact with the language being learned. We do hope you enjoy watching the video as much as we enjoyed making it. Visit www.brazilianfriends.multiply.com to learn more about teaching English for young kids. You can see other videos on my school site http://joaopinheironarede.blogspot.com.br/