Posts tagged w/ videos

Brazilian Day

Posted by Rachel
Sep
4
2009

For those of you who can’t make it to a Brazilian Day celebration, I’m leaving you with a few videos from past Brazilian Days in New York. Have a happy holiday weekend!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CosV0JJSgqc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fCFc3y5zr4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzNMJa3InQ0

 
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Video Learning Series: Novelas

Posted by Rachel
May
20
2009

Today, on the video learning series, we’re going to look at novelas. Though it’s more gratifying to watch them in their entirety, watching novela clips online can be a very useful way to practice listening comprehension, because the language is relatively straightforward.

In the clips below, you’ll see scenes from recent novelas, including Caminho das Indias, Três Irmãs, and Caras e Bocas.

Happy listening!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSDrQFhx7-4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2fHjINffTs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VbwY0zYVsA

 
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Video Learning Series: Commericals

Posted by Rachel
Apr
27
2009

A great way to practice your Portuguese is by watching television commercials, since they use straightforward language and important vocabulary words. I’ve included a few here which should hopefully not be too difficult, including one for juice, another for toothpaste, and another for shampoo.

Take a look and practice your listening!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqJaawU5qDg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upoKRm7Ayiw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkG1fMc2oJE

 
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Video Learning Series: Vai para onde?

Posted by Rachel
Apr
21
2009

In today’s video learning series, we’re going to practice listening comprehension using a Brazilian TV show.

One of the best TV shows you can watch to learn Portuguese and to see different parts of Brazil is “Vai para onde?” from Brazil’s Multishow channel. They’re great to learn from not only because the host speaks clearly without a strong accent, but also because he travels all over Brazil, so you can get a taste of regional accents.

The host, Bruna de Luca, travels around Brazil (and the world) and shares his experiences on a handheld camera. You can see more of his videos on Youtube and on the show’s official site.

In these videos below, Bruna travels to São Paulo, Porto Alegre, and Fortaleza. Check them out and happy listening!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c41nAX0b7Vk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgVq-Balnqs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I4nsGj_N4M

 
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Video Learning Series: President Lula

Posted by Rachel
Apr
2
2009

This week, we’re going to practice learning comprehension by watching three videos featuring Brazilian President Lula Inácio da Silva. The president has a Northeastern accent, so it may be a bit challenging for beginners to understand.

In the first video, President Lula talks about soccer and his favorite team. In the second, he addresses Brazilians living abroad, and in the third, discusses social inclusion and the Internet.

Have a look:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G8tcCBbzLU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vft0ufmKqI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_6DZ7Ao108

 
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