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andyhpmartin

Andy Martin

@andyhpmartin

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English expat in Brazil

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About me

English

Lives in Sao Paulo

Speaks English, Learning Portuguese

Registration: 18 February 2012

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Andy Martin
andyhpmartin replied to a thread
12 years ago
HelenBeau

Euro 2012 England match by HelenBeau

Hi, Anyone know a good place to watch the England match on Sunday? I watched the last England match yesterday in my room on the internet with a bad cnnection so it rather lacked atmosphere. I know that I can't replace my local...but just in case ...

Andy Martin

I watched the Sweden game in O'Malleys (http://omalleysbar.net/) and I imagine it will be packed on Sunday for the Italy game! Andy http://thebookisonthetable.me Read More

Andy Martin
andyhpmartin replied to a thread
12 years ago
elysoo

Sao Paulo Life by elysoo

Hello to All, I'm now living in Haiti, but I'll leave soon Haiti to settle in permanence in Sao Paulo, I've completion study in Sociology/Antropology, I speak fluently English, French, Creole. I need people to help me with a warm welcom because I ...

Andy Martin

Hi Elysoo, I am going to be volunteering at the Casa do Migrante from July. I have visited once so far and my understanding is that you can stay for up to 6 months until you are able to settle yourself into life in SP. The building sleeps about ... Read More

Andy Martin
andyhpmartin replied to a thread
12 years ago
HelenBeau

Portuguese Classes In Sao Paulo by HelenBeau

Hi Everyone, I'm moving to Sao Paulo in a couple of weeks and I really want to go to Portuguese lessons. I'm finding it hard to find any resonably priced classes. Can anyone help? Have you been to classes in Sampa or recommend a school? Any help, ...

Andy Martin

Here's a link to the uni. faap.br/english/home/second.asp Read More

Andy Martin
andyhpmartin replied to a thread
12 years ago
HelenBeau

Portuguese Classes In Sao Paulo by HelenBeau

Hi Everyone, I'm moving to Sao Paulo in a couple of weeks and I really want to go to Portuguese lessons. I'm finding it hard to find any resonably priced classes. Can anyone help? Have you been to classes in Sampa or recommend a school? Any help, ...

Andy Martin

I'm studying at a university here (FAAP). The next term starts in July and it's quite pricey, but for 5 months it has definitely been worth it. I've learnt a lot. Let me know if you want to know anymore about the course, price, etc. Read More

Andy Martin
andyhpmartin replied to a thread
12 years ago
andyhpmartin

New member living in Brazil by andyhpmartin

Have just moved to Sao Paulo in Brazil. anyone got any tips or recommendations? I'm also writing a blog so please check it out and let me know what you think. It is mainly a catalogue of my embarrassing attempts to adjust to life here!

Andy Martin

I'm really liking SP and not missing much about UK life at all really..apart from people that I miss. There are US food chains but I haven't been to any. If you like meat then there is really no need to. They are also quite expensive as well. Read More

Andy Martin
andyhpmartin created a thread
12 years ago

Restaurants - suggestions please!

It's my 30th this weekend and I am looking for somewhere nice, but not too pricey, which serves good food and preferably red wine (I miss red wine!). Any suggestions? Cheers Andy thebookisonthetable.me Read More

Andy Martin
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12 years ago
andyhpmartin

social work jobs, voluntary experience, etc by andyhpmartin

i'm a social worker from UK who has just moved to Sao Paulo. Can anyone recommend any organisations, NGOs, charities, government bodies, etc where work or voluntary work might be available?

Andy Martin

great i will check this out. thanks a lot! Read More

Andy Martin
andyhpmartin replied to a thread
12 years ago
andyhpmartin

New member living in Brazil by andyhpmartin

Have just moved to Sao Paulo in Brazil. anyone got any tips or recommendations? I'm also writing a blog so please check it out and let me know what you think. It is mainly a catalogue of my embarrassing attempts to adjust to life here!

Andy Martin

Well I'm married to a Brazilian to my situation is a little different. We lived in the UK for the past 3 years but my job ended and she needed to finish her degree in Sao Paulo so it worked out perfectly. In terms of different types of visa check ... Read More

Andy Martin
andyhpmartin replied to a thread
12 years ago
andyhpmartin

New member living in Brazil by andyhpmartin

Have just moved to Sao Paulo in Brazil. anyone got any tips or recommendations? I'm also writing a blog so please check it out and let me know what you think. It is mainly a catalogue of my embarrassing attempts to adjust to life here!

Andy Martin

Sure, what do you want to know? Read More

Andy Martin
andyhpmartin created a thread
12 years ago

social work jobs, voluntary experience, etc

i'm a social worker from UK who has just moved to Sao Paulo. Can anyone recommend any organisations, NGOs, charities, government bodies, etc where work or voluntary work might be available? Read More

Andy Martin
andyhpmartin replied to a thread
12 years ago
andyhpmartin

New member living in Brazil by andyhpmartin

Have just moved to Sao Paulo in Brazil. anyone got any tips or recommendations? I'm also writing a blog so please check it out and let me know what you think. It is mainly a catalogue of my embarrassing attempts to adjust to life here!

Andy Martin

Ooops, by the way the link is here http://thebookisonthetable.me Cheers! Read More

Andy Martin
andyhpmartin created a thread
12 years ago

New member living in Brazil

Have just moved to Sao Paulo in Brazil. anyone got any tips or recommendations? I'm also writing a blog so please check it out and let me know what you think. It is mainly a catalogue of my embarrassing attempts to adjust to life here! Read More

Andy Martin
andyhpmartin replied to a thread
12 years ago
andyhpmartin

Just moved to Sao Paulo from London, read the blog of my experiences! by andyhpmartin

I have just moved to Sao Paulo and thought it would be amusing (mainly for others) to document my attempts to adjust to life here. Please have a look and let me know what you think. Thanks Andy http://thebookisonthetable.me

Andy Martin

Thanks for the feedback. I've only just moved myself so let me know if there is anything you want help with! And there'll be plenty more posts on stuff that I will be getting used to so hopefully it might make you a bit more prepared! Read More

Andy Martin
andyhpmartin created a thread
12 years ago

Just moved to Sao Paulo from London, read the blog of my experiences!

I have just moved to Sao Paulo and thought it would be amusing (mainly for others) to document my attempts to adjust to life here. Please have a look and let me know what you think. Thanks Andy http://thebookisonthetable.me Read More