This is just an example (but blank) What's new? article. Because it has a "Tags" value that includes "What's new?", It should appear in the What's new? 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) What's new?. Because it has a "Tags" value that includes "What's new?", It should appear in the What's new? 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) What's new?. Because it has a "Tags" value that includes "What's new?", It should appear in the What's new? 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) What's new?. Because it has a "Tags" value that includes "What's new?", It should appear in the What's new? 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) What's new?. Because it has a "Tags" value that includes "What's new?", It should appear in the What's new? 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! 

There is so much about language that is connected to culture, so if you really want improve your learning chances, you must spend some time exploring the culture of your target language. Here is a link to my Portuguese learners to explore:https://www.facebook.com/br4sileirissimos/info/…

So what does it mean, "sem lenço e sem documento"?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmK9GylXRh0

http://letras.mus.br/caetano-veloso/43867/

If you translate this word by word, it would mean “going out without ahandkerchief or your driver’s license.

That probably would not make sense to any English speaker. You've got understand what is behind this expression. It means going out without any planning, on the spur of the moment. It also has another meaning in the context the song I had used as an example was written.  During the sixties, Brazil was under a very repressive military regime and many songs had a political message, a sort of disguised protest. So Caetano cleverly plays with the words, because back then going out without your ID meant you could be arrested randomly, and even be accused of being a “subversive”. Torture was a common way to quiet down the unruly youth…many people were sent to jail, and many others went missing. So if you do want know more about Brazilian culture, an the Portuguese language, please contact me.

Eliane

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/