Transcriptions.
(Read the dialogues below.)
A. How was your trip to Brazil? Did you experience culture shock?
B. No, I didn’t. In fact, the trip was so much fun! I love their culture.
A. That’s good to hear! I also heard they have really interesting traditions.
B. They do! I love their festivals. I was able to attend the Lemanja Festival.
A. really love everything about Brazil!
B. Me, too! I’ve read a lot of Brazilian literature, from Paulo Coelho to light novels!
A. I enjoy their food more. Brazilian cuisine is my favorite.
B. Have you tried out Açaí? They say it’s delicious.
A. Yes. It has a unique taste. It’s perfect for breakfast.
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
culture - cultura
Example: I think the Brazilian culture is very rich in its art and music.
Eu acho que a cultura brasileira é muito rica em sua arte e música.
literature - literatura
Example: My favorite type of literature are novels.
O meu tipo favorito de literatura são novelas.
unique - raro/único
Example: One of the unique art forms is ukiyo-e or woodblock prints.
Uma das formas de arte únicas é de Ukiyo-e da xilogravura ou impressões.
cuisine - comida
Example: This restaurant serves real Brazilian cuisine. I love their quindim and acaraje!
Este restaurante serve comida brasileira real. Eu adoro os seus quindins e acarajés!
tradition - tradição
Example: One of my favorite traditions is the Lemanja Festival.
Uma das minhas tradições favoritas é o festival Lemanja.
Expressions
Expressões
You should try out…
Você deve experimentar ...
Example: If you want to eat Brazilian food, you should try out brigadeiros !
Se você quiser comer comida Brasileiro, você deve experimentar brigadeiros!
culture shock
choque cultural
Example: When I first came to Brazil, I experienced culture shock. It was so different from my country!
Quando cheguei ao Brazil, senti um choque cultural. Era tão diferente do meu país!
Break with tradition
Romper com a tradição
Example: They decided to break with tradition by incorporating new ingredients to the dish.
Eles decidiram romper com a tradição através da incorporação de novos ingredientes para o prato.
1. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned.
Complete o diálogo usando o vocabulário e expressões novas que aprendemos.
A. I prefer Brazilian _________ to Italian dishes.
B. Me, too! I love the _________ flavors of Brazilian food.
A. I particularly like their breakfast food. _________________ Pão de queijo !
B. I’ve heard of it before. It’s always featured in _________ like novels.
2. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible.
Complete o diálogo com suas próprias respostas. Você pode utilizar qualquer vocabulário ou expressão nova, se possível.
A. What do you think is the best part of your country’s culture?
B. I think the best part is __________________.
A. Really? Why is that?
B. It’s because __________________.
A. hope I can learn more about your country’s culture. It sounds interesting!
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
1. Make a text:
1. Name at least two festivals celebrated in your country.
2. What other tradition do you like practicing?
3. Have you ever experienced culture shock?
4. What don’t you like about your culture?
5. How important is arts in a country’s culture?
2. Say It!
1. Please name two popular things about the Brazlian culture. Describe both of them.
Por favor, nomeie duas coisas interessantes sobre a cultura Brasileiro. Descrever ambos.
2. Describe two practices that are done only in your country.
Descreva duas práticas que são feitas apenas em seu país.
3. Your tutor will visit Brazil for the first time. Suggest some ways to help him/her easily adjust to the country’s culture.
O seu professor irá visitar o Brasil pela primeira vez. Sugire algumas maneiras para ajudá-lo / la facilmente ajustar à cultura do país.
4. Let’s say you can change one thing about your country’s culture. Tell your tutor what it would be and explain why you want to change it.
Vamos dizer que você pode mudar uma coisa sobre a cultura do seu país. Informe o seu professor o que seria e explique por que você quer mudá-lo.
