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October 2007
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Early Enrollment Discount
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Fall is always a busy time at Brazil Station, with many people signing up for lessons. In an effort to beat this rush, we are offering an early enrollment incentive for current and former students. From October 3 through December 20, 2007, current and former students who enroll in a complete course level (4 classes at the Basic level; 3 classes at the Intermediate or Advanced level) will be eligible for a 5% discount on the usual program rate. This discount is applicable to all class types, including group, semi-private, and private lessons.
If you are interested in registering, please contact us at Info@BrazilStation.com or call (646) 287-6645.
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New Teacher at Brazil Station
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Brazil Station's new teacher, Carolina Frederico.
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Brazil Station is happy to welcome Carolina Frederico, our newest teacher. Originally from the state of São Paulo in Brazil, Carolina graduated from Pontíficia Universidade Católica (PUC) in São Paulo with a degree in journalism. For four years she worked as an editor and reporter for Folha de São Paulo, the largest Brazilian newspaper. Since 1999, Carolina has worked as an educator, teaching high school students and adults writing and communication, with an emphasis in grammar, orthography, and writing construction. Since moving to New York City a few years ago, Carolina has combined teaching Portuguese with work in journalism, including writing and editing articles and producing news reports for Brazilian magazines, television channels, publications, and journals.
Learn more about Brazil Station's dedicated staff.
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Visit Brazil: Jericoacoara
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The pristine beaches and rolling dunes of Jericoacoara, Brazil.
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Jericoacoara - or "Jeri," as it is fondly known - is a small seaside community with a growing international reputation. Its seemingly endless beaches, sloping sand dunes, and freshwater lagoons draw people from around the world.
Jeri is located in the state of Ceará, about 300 km west of the state capital, Fortaleza. Sitting on the northern-most tip of Ceará, Jeri's location provides views of both the east and west side of the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors have the unique treat of watching the sun rise and set into the sea. This special geographic position is also what makes Jeri one of the windiest places in the world. It is a favorite Brazilian destination for kite-surfers and windsurfers, and a great place to get some serious jumps or an excellent introduction to the art of wave sailing. Adventurous visitors can also try sand boarding on the rolling dunes or take capoeira lessons on the beach. Or simply relax on a jangada, one of the traditional fishing boats, as you enjoy a tour of the coastline.
Jeri's natural beauty is paired with a relaxed, unhurried pace of life. The sand-paved streets, lined with palms, provide a true escape from everyday stresses. Just 20 years ago, Jericoacoara was still a secluded and simple fishing village. There were no roads, no electricity, no phones, no TV's, no newspapers, and money was rarely used, with locals bartering fish for rice and other goods. As Jeri's popularity grows, the Brazilian government has taken care that the town remains unspoiled by development. In 1984, federal law declared Jericoacoara an "Environment Protection Area" (APA), and in 2002 the area was designated a national park, Brazil's highest level of environment protection.
To learn more about Jericoacoara, visit http://www.jericoacoara.com/j1/pages/english.php.
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Did You Know...?
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Starting this month, we will feature intriguing events, customs, and people from Brazil. We start with an October holiday and look forward to introducing more fun facts about Brazil each month.
Children's Day
Every year on October 12, Children's Day is celebrated in Brazil. Children receive special gifts and enjoy fun outings with family and friends. October 12 is also a religious holiday honoring Nossa Senhora Aparecida (Our Lady Aparecida), the patron saint of Brazil. Most people don't work, providing a great opportunity for parents to spend Children's Day with their kids. If you are in Brazil that day - or just need an excuse to have some fun - channel your inner child and have a good holiday!
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Brazilian Events in NYC
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Director Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
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New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center - September 29-October 9
Tropical Analysis: The Films of Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
The 45th New York Film Festival includes a special showcase honoring director and screenwriter Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, a renowned member of Brazil's Cinema Novo movement of the 1950s and ‘60s. He solidified his place as a master filmmaker with his 1969 classic, Macunaima, for which he won Best Film at the Mar del Plata Film Festival. Favoring a hard-edged expressionism meant to capture the realities of his nation's poverty, de Andrade established himself in 1965 with The Priest and the Girl, nominated for the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. Joaquim Pedro de Andrade remained forever true to the core motto of Cinema Novo: "A camera in the hand and an idea in the head."
For more information and for a listing of films, visit http://www.filmlinc.com/wrt/onsale/deandrade/program.html.
Lincoln Center - Walter Reade Theatre
165 West 65th Street, between Broadway & Amsterdam
New York, NY 10023
(212) 875-5600
Get directions
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New Classes Starting in October
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In October, we will have four new group classes forming. Other groups may also be formed based on demand.
1. Básico 1B - Beginner Level 2 group class will start on Thursday, October 4 at 8pm. It is for people who have some knowledge of Portuguese.
2. Básico S1A - Beginner Level 1 group class for Spanish Speakers will start on Wednesday, October 10 at 6:15pm. It is for people fluent in Spanish or Italian with little or no knowledge of Portuguese.
3. Básico 1A - Beginner Level 1 group class will start on Thursday, October 11 at 6:15pm. It is for people with little or no knowledge of Portuguese.
4. Intermediário S1A - Intermediate Level 1 group class for Spanish Speakers will start on Tuesday, October 30 at 6:15pm. It is for people fluent in Spanish or Italian, who know the present, past and future verb tenses in Portuguese.
Contact us to assess your current level and to discuss your goals for learning at (646) 287-6645 or Newsletter@BrazilStation.com.
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October Language Tip
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Since Children's Day is this month, we collected the name of some games children play.pega-pega = tag
esconde-esconde = hide and seek
amarelinha = hopscotch
polícia e ladrão = cops and robbers
pula sela = leapfrog
telefone sem fio = telephone
queimada = dodgeball
ciranda = ring-around-the-rose
jogo da verdade = truth or dare
rouba bandeira (or pica-bandeira) = capture-the-flag
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WE ARE ALWAYS INTERESTED in your feedback. Learning is a dynamic process. Please contact us at Newsletter@BrazilStation.com with your suggestions about classes or the school or with any questions.
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