melmark
American expat in Brazil
Forum posts
8
About me
American
Lives in Sao Paulo
Speaks I am bilingual Spanish-English, with some Portuguese (more like Portunhol!).
Registration: 11 June 2013
Activity
Volunteering in Brazil by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Brazil? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
In Sao Paulo there is a great resources on Avenida Paulista: http://www.voluntariado.org.br You attend a 2 hour lecture and then you can find out about opportunities near you. There are some coming up this month, as 11-09 was National Volunteer ... Read More
Indian spices by shridevi_j
hi Can anybody know ,where do we get Indian spices in compinas,Brazil ?
Hi, It may be more expensive, but Bombay Spice in SP has an online store- you can check if they would ship to you! https://bombayherbsspices.com.br/loja-online/ Read More
Portuguese classes for Spanish speakers by melmark
I have just moved to Sao Paulo with my husband and would like to learn Portuguese as quickly as possible. I am bilingual in Spanish-English. Can anyone recommend a good intensive school in or around Jardims area?
Thanks for the information! Read More
I am looking for foreigners friends in Sao Paulo! by Laura_vcamargo
Hi! My name is Laura, I am Brazilian and I'd like to know foreigners living here to improve my English and also to make friends. If you want to do that, please contact me!
Hi Laura I have recently moved to SP, and I speak very little Portuguese, but I am learning. I am fluent in Spanish, though, so some things are not too different. Let me know if you would like to practice portuguese/english. I moved here with my ... Read More
Moving to Brazil! by Meg_Rose
Hi Everyone, I am moving to Sao Paulo September 1st with my company. I really dont know anyone over there so am looking to make some connections/friends before I go over. I love traveling, yoga, seeing DJs, cinema, and generally exploring new ...
Hi! I just moved to SP with my husband. I am also looking for people to hang out with, and it would be great to meet you when you arrive! I am always looking for yoga buddies- I have yet to try going to classes here because of my poor Portugueses, ... Read More
Portuguese classes for Spanish speakers
I have just moved to Sao Paulo with my husband and would like to learn Portuguese as quickly as possible. I am bilingual in Spanish-English. Can anyone recommend a good intensive school in or around Jardims area? Read More