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Thursday, 01 December 2011As a year abroad student, you need language reference tools that are reliable enough to get you through living, studying and working abroad, and portable enough for travel (without affecting your weight restrictions at the airport!). To make sure you have (and can afford!) what you need, we have wangled an exclusive promotional code with Collins and their software partner Ultralingua just for TYA members!
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Rio de Janeiro
Tuesday, 29 March 2011City of Samba
If we spoke of a city that boasts at least 15 spectacular beaches, each more beautiful than the last, a world-renowned carnival bringing Latin flavour and culture alive each February, some of the freshest and quenching caipirinhas in the country, you’d think we could only be referring to Rio de Janeiro, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World - and you’d be bang on the money. Bustling with business, frenzied streets and its mind-blowingly pleasant beachfront make this place a veritable haven for any year abroader. Though bad press has led many to believe the city is rife with danger and crime, undeterred, many expats call this place home; and have done so for a vast amount of years. Travel to these parts, and the sheer sense of vibrancy will have you yearning for more. This is a place to get quite happily lost in, over your year abroad...
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Brazil
Monday, 14 March 2011A country that’s as famed for its football, women and nature reserves shouldn’t need much of an introduction to get the prospective year abroader hooked. For centuries, this Portuguese-speaking haven has been playing host to foreigners far and wide. Step into the Amazon for a look into the wild and the beautiful, get your skin caressed by the cool sea breeze as you make the most of the spectacular beaches on offer, go and party hard along the streets of Rio, Salvador or São Paulo, ride out some waves across the coastline of Florianopolis...There’s only one word for it: this place oozes sensuality. It can’t just be all those caipirinhas making you dizzy, there’s something about the air, the people and the ambiance here that make Brazil stand out, both topographically and figuratively. With so much land, the possibilities are endless for exploring, studying, partying and more...
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Lisbon
Friday, 25 February 2011City of Rejuvenation
Lisbon has played an important role in Portugal’s history, since its early settlers moved in way back when in the 6th century to its modern day interest, garnered by foreigners and locals alike. Perhaps its Moorish architecture, windy streets reminiscent of the Middle Ages, or the run-down and back up again cafés are to blame. Perhaps the city’s ever-changing, yet traditionally set, ways offer something new for the traveller/modern settler. Many argue that Lisbon’s charisma stems from its ability to constantly reinvent itself, whilst keeping its core personality intact - if Lisbon was a singer, she could be compared to Madonna - trendy without losing her grip on her beginnings...Whichever way you want to look at it, one thing is for sure, you won’t regret spending your year abroad here, as the following city characteristics will show...Published in Portugal -
Portuguese
Wednesday, 14 April 2010Fascinating Facts
1. It's the official language of 9 countries, and is one of the five modern Romance languages with Spanish, French, Italian and Romanian.
2. With more than 200 million speakers, Portuguese speakers outnumber Spanish speakers in South America.
3. Portuguese speaking countries do not border each other.
4. Many Portuguese slang terms derive from food, for example, an attractive woman is an 'uva' (grape). Yummy.
5. As with other Roman languages, things are either masculine or feminine.
- Find out how students got on in Portuguese-speaking countries on their year abroad.
- Portuguese language-learning resources from Collins
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The Mole Diaries: Brazil
Monday, 25 April 2011Georgie Russel is studying French, Spanish and Portuguese at Newcastle University. She chose Brazil for her year abroad "because it is one of the most culturally and geographically diverse countries on the planet", as she puts it. She works in the North-East, at Casa Grande, a social project helping children aged 4-14. Here is her account of how it went, what the project is about and what you can do in Brazil - the country of alegria...Published in Portuguese-speaking -
Portuguese language learning resources
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
The Essential Portuguese DictionaryCollins Portuguese Dictionary
This comprehensive dictionary is your essential Portuguese language tool for every situation. It contains up-to-date coverage of today’s Portuguese and English and includes all of the changes from the 2009 Portuguese Spelling Reform, as well as super-useful cultural notes. É perfeito!Published in Language Learning Resources -
Working in Portugal
Friday, 11 March 2011Fast facts
Surface area: 92,120 km²Population: 11 MillionLargest cities: Lisbon, Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Amadora, Coimbra
Unemployment rate: 9.5% (Dec 2010)Published in Work in Portugal -
Portugal
Wednesday, 23 February 2011Nestled on the shoulder of Spain, Portugal was once the little known secret of sun-worshipping holidayers, thanks to its relaxed vibe, gorgeous coastline and picturesque fishermen’s villages. Now, not that much has changed - the Algarve coast plays host to many travellers looking for some sun and natural beauty. For the year abroader, Portugal couldn’t be more charming. Sure, you might have to deal with a few holiday-makers over the summer months, but that could help you get work experience in tourism; for those looking to study, you couldn’t ask for prettier cities than Lisbon, Coimra and Porto, all with fantastic universities and a vibrant nightlife...Published in Portugal -
Portuguese-speaking
Wednesday, 12 May 2010These are reviews by students who have spent a year abroad in a Portuguese-speaking country. They have passed on what they've learnt during their experiences, packing ideas and accommodation tips to help you choose where to go and advice about how to settle in faster, so make sure you look through all of them! Use the list below or our brilliant map to find out more.Published in Portuguese-speaking
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