This is just an example (but blank) Videos article. Because it has a "Tags" value that includes "Videos", It should appear in the Videos subsection of the Reading Room area. It is is such a short article that I will repeat it a few times, to fill in the page. Enjoy!  This is just an example (but blank) Videos. Because it has a "Tags" value that includes "Videos", It should appear in the Videos subsection of the Reading Room area. It is is such a short article that I will repeat it a few times, to fill in the page. Enjoy!  This is just an example (but blank) Videos. Because it has a "Tags" value that includes "Videos", It should appear in the Videos subsection of the Reading Room area. It is is such a short article that I will repeat it a few times, to fill in the page. Enjoy!  This is just an example (but blank) Videos. Because it has a "Tags" value that includes "Videos", It should appear in the Videos subsection of the Reading Room area. It is is such a short article that I will repeat it a few times, to fill in the page. Enjoy!  This is just an example (but blank) Videos. Because it has a "Tags" value that includes "Videos", It should appear in the Videos subsection of the Reading Room area. It is is such a short article that I will repeat it a few times, to fill in the page. Enjoy!  This is just an example (but blank) Videos. Because it has a "Tags" value that includes "Videos", It should appear in the Videos subsection of the Reading Room area. It is is such a short article that I will repeat it a few times, to fill in the page. Enjoy! 

Á toa = without  plans, care-free

“Estava á toa na vida, o meu amor me chamou, para ver a banda passar cantando coisas de amor”  (Chico Buarque)

Music is a great way to learn a language! You can improve your vocabulary, pronunciation, pitch and tone, and all of that having fun! Try to seek classics, such as Bossa Nova, MPB or even older tunes with a slower beat. The goal here is to be able to hear the words, and internalize them as you go. Besides, you can learn about the Brazilian culture and have a “conversation starter” with natives the next time you need one!

Here is the link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZWcpEgJZAY

I grew up on the outskirts of Sampa, or São Paulo as most people know it. Yes, there is horrible traffic, and pollution along with countless beggars and muggers at every corner. Yet, the city’s energy, and culture are so unique! I invite you to experience it if you can.

Caetano Veloso describes in one of his songs “ Sampa” a poetic version of the everyday life of a Paulista. I personally worked in a historical building, Correios Central do Brasil, on Avenida São João during my college years. Check it out, it is a beauty! So if you want take a virtual tour of São Paulo, here are 3 links for you to enjoy, and the lyrics for Caetano Veloso song!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=653416991415034&set=vb.449953071761428&type=2&theater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4RhNvjk4YIhttp://www.correios.com.br/sobre-correios/educacao-e-cultura/centros-e-espacos-culturais-dos-correios/centro-cultural-sao-paulo.

http://letras.mus.br/caetano-veloso/41670/

I grew up on the outskirts of Sampa, or São Paulo as most people know it. Yes, there is horrible traffic, and pollution along with countless beggars and muggers at every corner. Yet, the city’s energy, and culture are so unique! I invite you to experience it if you can.

Caetano Veloso describes in one of his songs “ Sampa” a poetic version of the everyday life of a Paulista. I personally worked on a historical building, Correios Central do Brasil, on Avenida São João during my college years. Check it out, it is a beauty! So if you want take a virtual tour of São Paulo, here are 3 links for you to enjoy, and the lyrics for Caetano Veloso song!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=653416991415034&set=vb.449953071761428&type=2&theater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4RhNvjk4YIhttp://www.correios.com.br/sobre-correios/educacao-e-cultura/centros-e-espacos-culturais-dos-correios/centro-cultural-sao-paulo.

http://letras.mus.br/caetano-veloso/41670/

To my Portuguese students, beautiful Brazilian stories any child would love to hear:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v2ZXWF8poo

Music is culture! Here is a bit of Brazilian and Portuguese music for you to enjoy. One of the songs actually has the lyrics so you can follow along. Another interesting part of this piece is the fact that the singers are from Portugal, so you can be exposed to another accent. Again, this amazing blending of cultures makes language learning so fun! And if you feel like reading a bit in Portuguese, this small  article in one of the best Brazilian Newspapers may be a good start:

http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/ilustrada/2014/05/1457519-portugues-tiago-bettencourt-lanca-disco-com-musica-que-cita-jobim-ouca.shtml

 Enjoy it!