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AmeriSpan’s “Bucket List”: Carnivale and Portuguese in Salvador, Brazil

AmeriSpan Staff — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:51:00 +0000

AmeriSpan offers locations all over the world, and many of these have easy access to some of the world's greatest sights! One such example is the world-famous Carnivale – accessible while learning Portuguese in Brazil! Why not kill two birds with one stone and witness this enormous celebration while learning Portuguese in the same trip?

A blog entitled 'Organizing an Event' recently published an article entitled "10 Events to Attend Before You Die," and sights within close proximity to AmeriSpan locations were high on the list! Carnivale was no exception, as it is a wild and ornate spectacle draws thousands from all over the globe each year – you've got to see it to believe it.

Carnivale is a four-day celebration and giant parade full of elaborate masks, costumes and floats. It is most famously held on the streets of Rio de Janiero, but is also celebrated in Salvador.

Learn more about AmeriSpan's Salvador Portuguese school

Study Portuguese in Salvador

AmeriSpan Staff — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Considering studying Portuguese in Salvador? We don't blame you! For many people, Portguese study abroad in Salvador, Brazil is a rewarding experience in a truly unique location just buzzing with energy. Salvador's rich cultural offerings like museums and galleries, nightlife, and African-influenced food give the location an edge on other schools and will give you the experience of a lifetime!

The school, just 5 minutes from the beach, is a relaxing, quiet getaway with plenty of room to unwind and study. There are so many great things about this location, you'll never want to leave!

Check out more about AmeriSpan's Salvador Portuguese school

Portuguese and Bahian Cuisine

AmeriSpan Staff — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:07:18 +0000

How wonderful would it be to learn about traditional Brazilian food while studying Portuguese in Brazil? Our weekly "Portuguese and Bahian Cuisine" course allows you to do both of these things and more while staying in the lovely city of Salvador!

Salvador is the perfect backdrop for both of these activities. The city is located on the coast of Brazil and has so much to explore: the colorful old town and all of its rich heritage, the world-famous annual carnaval, Bay of the Savior, the fun-loving and easygoing nature of the locals, a plethora of shops and restaurants, and so much more. And the beach of Salavador da Bahia is gorgeous, not to mention quite warm during our North American winter!

In your "Portuguese and Bahian Cuisine" courses, you'll learn about Bahian/Brazilian cuisine's history and influence, and discover many ingredients and dishes that you've probably never heard of! Each class, a professional local chef will lead students through one dish and one drink, and then the class will enjoy the meal together at the end.

This is without a doubt one of AmeriSpan's most unique opportunities to get hands-on experience while studying a language!

For details, see: Portuguese and Bahian Cuisine