Author Archives: Maria

Dia-de-Amigos… já cheira a Carnaval!

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Maria

Nos Açores a folia do Carnaval, ou Entrudo, começa já hoje com a celebração do Dia de Amigos, prolongando-se por um mês, com o festejar do Dia de Amigos, Amigas, Compadres e Comadres, a cada quinta-feira das quatro semanas que … Continue reading →

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Five Tips for Beginning Language Study

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Maria

In today’s global market, being bilingual can put you ahead of the competition. The ability to express yourself in another language means you can communicate with a far wider network of contacts, customers, and clients. It’s easy to see how … Continue reading →

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Fajã de Santo Cristo

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Maria

One of many memorable days on our recent language immersion tour of the Azores Islands took place while visiting Fajã de Santo Cristo on São Jorge island. A fajã is a flat, often sloping piece of land found along the … Continue reading →

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