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Domino português do Brasil e estou num nível de inglês entre B2-C1. Mas acho muito difícil de encontrar parceiros entre esses 2 idiomas.

Hoje falo regularmente com uma pessoa que tem fluência em inglês (mas não é nativa), e com 1 americano irregularmente. E com algumas outras pessoas troco escrita.

Acho que o motivo principal pela dificuldade seja a pouca oferta de falantes em inglês com interesse no português. Além da minha agenda apertada e o fuso horário.

Gostaria também de falar com alguém do Reino Unido, mas nunca consegui. Acho também que boa parte dos britânicos preferem alguém de Portugal, talvez pela proximidade.

Qual a experiência de vocês com parceiros de idiomas?

Buildings in Rio de Janeiro The architecture of Rio de Janeiro is great. At the beginnig, our major influence came from French and Portuguese architecture. In Rio's historical and commercial center is quite commum the mix between the old and modern buildings, and they can perfectly live together. We have lots natural beauties. The beaches, the mountains, lakes make our city unique. The most Brazilian famous monument is called Christ Redeeming Statue. Localized at the peak of the 700 metres, Corcovado mountain, its construction started at 1922, and it has 38 metres with a beatiful city view. Another awesome construction is our biggest stadium called Maracanã. Maracanã received the Rio Olympic Games 2016 and the World Cup Final 2014. Builded in 1982, our tallest build is called Torre do Rio Sul with 164 metres. The most famous museum with amazing architecture is Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, constructed by our famous architect Oscar Niemeyer, with marvelous combination of nature and architecture. The Olympic Games brought us a new legacy, and they are: Tomorrow Museum, Barra Olympic Park, improvement in public transport. But the most fascinating about Rio is the capacity to put together the old and new architecture and the nature.

Exitem 2 tipos de "portugueses"?

Vejo muito aqui pessoas separarem o português de Portugal e o português do Brasil como se fossem 2 línguas diferentes.

Você pode ter a sua preferência de sotaque, sem problemas... uns preferem o inglês americano, outros o britânico, mas a língua é uma só. Não venho tanto essa distinção no inglês.

O carioca tem sotaque diferente do bahiano, que tem diferente do gaúcho, do paulista, que é diferente do sotaque do português, diferente também do angolano.

Respeitando as características de cada 1, mas o idioma em si nos uni, todos falamos português e, obviamente, todos nós aprendemos com os portugueses!

 

Um salve para todos os diferentes sotaques!

Technology! I think that the technology changes definitely our lifes. We can´t image the humanity day-to-day grind without the internet advantages anymore. The big and old desktop computer, we used to use in the past, was changed by a new mobile phone, that you can take with you everywhere. Nowdays, you seldom call somebody (couple of years ago you could only call and send text messages). I utilize my mobile phone all the time. I usually use it for working tasks, and with the smartphone we are able to exchange knowledgement with our coworkers. With our cell phones we can also make a meeting conference wherever we are. It's really helpfull when you are travelling and need to use maps, or find someplace to eat. Currently, I'm studying and practicing my English skills. Flexibility is a quite good thing about technology. But, unfortunately, there is a disadvantages. We need to be careful, because all this technology in our lives can be overwhelming. We need to meet real people, practice physical exercises. But it can be a double-edge sword, because technology brings us closer to those who are far away, but far away from those who are close.

Technology in our life! I think that the technology changes definitely our lifes. We can´t image the humanity day-to-day grind without the internet advantages anymore. The big and old desktop computer, we used to use in the past, was changed by a new mobile phone, that you can take with you everywhere. Nowdays, you seldom call somebody (couple of years ago you could only call and send text messages). I utilize my mobile phone all the time. I usually use it for working tasks, and with the smartphone we are able to exchange knowledgement with our coworkers. With our cell phones we can also make a meeting conference wherever we are. It's really helpfull when you are travelling and need to use maps, or find someplace to eat. Currently, I'm studying and practicing my English skills. Flexibility is a quite good thing about technology. But, unfortunately, there is a disadvantages. We need to be careful, because all this technology in our lives can be overwhelming. We need to meet real people, practice physical exercises. But it can be a double-edge sword, because technology brings us closer to those who are far away, but far away from those who are close.

Discussing technology in our life! I think that the technology changes definitely our lifes. We can´t image the humanity day-to-day grind without the internet advantages anymore. The big and old desktop computer, we used to use in the past, was changed by a new mobile phone, that you can take with you everywhere. Nowdays, you seldom call somebody (couple of years ago you could only call and send text messages). I utilize my mobile phone all the time. I usually use it for working tasks, and with the smartphone we are able to exchange knowledgement with our coworkers. With our cell phones we can also make a meeting conference wherever we are. It's really helpfull when you are travelling and need to use maps, or find someplace to eat. Currently, I'm studying and practicing my English skills. Flexibility is a quite good thing about technology. But, unfortunately, there is a disadvantages. We need to be careful, because all this technology in our lives can be overwhelming. We need to meet real people, practice physical exercises. But it can be a double-edge sword, because technology brings us closer to those who are far away, but far away from those who are close.

Writing about your career path After six years I graduated from University, but as medical students, we need to choose one career. And, I decided to be an intensivist (physicial that works in the Intensive Care Unit). In order to reach that, I needed to made an speciality called Internal Medicine. I took an exam for being Internal Medicine trainee for two years. Following these two years I was able to take the final exam for Intensive Care Medical Residence. Frankly, I wasn't expect to work so hard. We had to be at ICU for a long time, but our work and training was rewarding. We could learn many important things. Subsequently, after ten toughs years, I was able to work as intensivist. I've been working in the ICU for six years. I wish someday have the opportunity to work abroad in different country. I guess will be an amazing experience, exchange our knowledge. And I want to do it, as soon as possible. But, the first step needs to be the English fluency.

Learning Portuguese by music - Part. 1 The Brazilian music is very famous around the world, and it can help Portuguese learners. I'm studying English, so, once a week I'm going to post some importants songs from Brazil. This first one has a beautiful melody and lyrics. It was recorded by Toquinho (important Brazilian singer and Vinicius de Moraes partner in lot of songs) 1982, first of all in Italian ("Acquarello"). He was the first Brazilian singer to win a gol record in Italy, and than in Portuguese This song delight people of all ages. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kviHTdnkGhg Translation in English: http://lyricstranslate.com/en/aquarela-watercolour.html#songtranslation AQUARELA (Watercolour) - by Toquinho Numa folha qualquer Eu desenho um sol amarelo E com cinco ou seis retas É fácil fazer um castelo... Corro o lápis em torno Da mão e me dou uma luva E se faço chover Com dois riscos Tenho um guarda-chuva... Se um pinguinho de tinta Cai num pedacinho Azul do papel Num instante imagino Uma linda gaivota A voar no céu... Vai voando Contornando a imensa Curva Norte e Sul Vou com ela Viajando Havaí Pequim ou Istambul Pinto um barco a vela Brando navegando É tanto céu e mar Num verde azul... Entre as nuvens Vem surgindo um lindo Avião rosa e grená Tudo em volta colorindo Com suas luzes a piscar... Basta imaginar e ele está Partindo, sereno e lindo Se a gente quiser Ele vai pousar... Numa folha qualquer Eu desenho um navio De partida Com alguns bons amigos Bebendo de bem com a vida... De uma América a outra Eu consigo passar num segundo Giro um simples compasso E num círculo eu faço o mundo... Um menino caminha E caminhando chega no muro E ali logo em frente A esperar pela gente O futuro está... E o futuro é uma astronave Que tentamos pilotar Não tem tempo, nem piedade Nem tem hora de chegar Sem pedir licença Muda a nossa vida E depois convida A rir ou chorar... Nessa estrada não nos cabe Conhecer ou ver o que virá O fim dela ninguém sabe Bem ao certo onde vai dar Vamos todos Numa linda passarela De uma aquarela Que um dia enfim Descolorirá... Numa folha qualquer Eu desenho um sol amarelo (Que descolorirá!) E com cinco ou seis retas É fácil fazer um castelo (Que descolorirá!) Giro um simples compasso Num círculo eu faço O mundo (Que descolorirá!)...

Writing about lifestyle I graduated in medicine in two thousand and five, and I've been working in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as a doctor for five years. I love my job. It makes me feel good most of the time. But it's sometimes extremely hard. Very often in the ICU we work under pressure, and we feel totally burned out. Normally the ICU seems arduous. Things were awfull I was been an workaholic. I was thinking about making a change in my lifestyle to protect myself. So, I decided to reduce the workload. It was an important decision. After that I'm able to spend more time with my wife, family and friends. Me and my wife enjoy doing simple things together. I began to practice some sports: swimming and ride a bike. My life is so much better. I realized that being an workaholic was a mistake. Our finances are doing fine, and we are planing to make a trip to Europe. After these things, I figure out that I improve my work performace. Let's enjoy, life is short!