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We have a brand new language tool from Transparent that everyone can use for all of our languages: our fantastic new Words App. This program works through Facebook, and all you have to do to use it is log in through Facebook connect. Here, you’ll be able to see and create words and phrases in Portuguese, in order to build your vocabulary. You can read examples of how to use the word or phrase in a sentence, and you can also listen to how the words are pronounced. Here’s a tutorial video about Words:

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Here’s a step by step tutorial about how to create a new word.

First, under Quick Start, click Create a new word.

Next, type the Portuguese word and its English equivalent, and click Add. Then you’ll be given the option to add an example and audio:

Once you add the example sentence, you can add audio:

You’ll have to create an MP3 file of the pronunciation before uploading it:

Once you add a word, you can share it with friends, and if enough people “like” it on Facebook, your word could be featured as Word of the Day on Portuguese Blog. Check it out now!

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Já que temos alguns leitores brasileiros aqui no Portuguese Blog, queria compartilhar com vocês outro projeto da Transparent: o blog Transparent Inglês, escrito especificamente para os brasileiros.

O autor do blog, Adir, é um brasileiro que dá aula de inglês e sabe muito bem ensinar diferentes idiomas. No blog, tem posts para todos os níveis, dicas sobre negócios e pronúncia, vocabulário, podcasts, vídeos e artigos sobre inglês e cultura. Para quem estuda inglês, é um site que tem que ver!

Leia Transparent Inglês aqui!

As you may have noticed, every month the Portuguese podcast comes with a BYKI list, which includes vocabulary lists in Portuguese, English translations of the phrases, photos, and voice recordings. You can test your knowledge by reviewing and then taking a test to see if you remembered the meanings. There are also a variety of activities available, including tests like multiple choice and fill in the blanks, as well as games like word whirl and concentration. You can keep track of what you’ve learned and your reviewed lists.

BYKI is a unique way to help memorize vocabulary and learn new words. On Transparent.com, there are two types available. The first type is free, which allows you access to vocabulary lists in 74 languages to learn, practice, and memorize words. The deluxe version allows you access to more lists, to create your own lists, to record your voice, and to upload lists to your iPod.

On Portuguese Blog, you’ll find a list of the latest uploaded lists in Portuguese on the far right column, as well as a featured BYKI list each month with the podcast. Anyone can listen to them!

Check out a preview of tomorrow’s podcast with the airplane travel BYKI list here.

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