Jeff
New memberAmerican expat in Brazil
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American
Lives in Rio de Janeiro / Las Vegas, US
Speaks American English
Registration: 02 April 2013
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Spanish elementary schools in SP? by adt116
Is anyone aware of any Spanish immersion (or bilingual Spanish-Portuguese) elementary schools in Sao Paolo? Many thanks in advance for your time.
My sobrinhas had a book they used to teach English as part of school study. It was a Brasilian school book they had in grade 3 & 4. The book includes pictures. They attended public school in Rio. It was a regular part of there daily class. Also ... Read More
Spanish elementary schools in SP? by adt116
Is anyone aware of any Spanish immersion (or bilingual Spanish-Portuguese) elementary schools in Sao Paolo? Many thanks in advance for your time.
No, bad idea! The schools in SP should immerse the "Spanish" children to learn and speak Portuguese, not Brasilian children to learn Spanish because this is Brasil. Are the children being immersed to speak Portuguese in Spanish countries ... Read More
We'll miss you James by Julien
Hi everyone, I am very sorry and sad to announce these sad news, but our expert James passed away in horrible circumstances. I haven't got all the details, I've heard he got murdered last week in Macae. I've lost a friend, a mentor, ...
Thanks James for telling things like it is in Brasil. You did not hide fact but you were a great source of inspiration and information needed for expats planning to visit or make a new life in Brasil. You are already missed and I hope to continue to ... Read More
Replacing Expired Debit and Credit Cards from the USA by Alascana
I understand the nightmare of trying to open a bank account in Brazil, so let's not go there/lol. What I need to know is how does one go about replacing a expired debit or credit card from the USA,now before the anwsers start flying, here is my ...
Hey Alascana, I'll contact you and let you know what options I will use. Jeff Las vegas Read More
Sending Money via Western Union by Alascana
Hello to All Can anyone share information on sending money via Western Union to Brasil and is a bank account required for pick up of funds. Thanks
ATMS are good option. Just be careful and use inside the bank during the week.have someone with you during weekends. You never know. My cousin does MOTO TAXI so he takes me. Read More
Sending Money via Western Union by Alascana
Hello to All Can anyone share information on sending money via Western Union to Brasil and is a bank account required for pick up of funds. Thanks
All I can say is keep it simple. I used WU for years. Had mabe small problems twice but solved them with the bank. Plus you can track your money and see if it was picked up. So keep it simple! ( US$8 dollar fee does not hurt.) Read More
Sending Money via Western Union by Alascana
Hello to All Can anyone share information on sending money via Western Union to Brasil and is a bank account required for pick up of funds. Thanks
Hi Austin, my wife and daugther said the banks are still on strike so I will wait until she tells me the banks are open again. I can let you know also. Maybe we can meet in Belem one day let me know. Read More
Sending Money via Western Union by Alascana
Hello to All Can anyone share information on sending money via Western Union to Brasil and is a bank account required for pick up of funds. Thanks
I just sent some money today about 3 hours ago, I can let you know tomorrow when my wife let's me know if she got her money then that means the strike is over. jtong1 Read More
Sending Money via Western Union by Alascana
Hello to All Can anyone share information on sending money via Western Union to Brasil and is a bank account required for pick up of funds. Thanks
Hi Alascana, I send money to my family and friends in Brasil all the time. Just make sure the person in Brasil gives you their complete name on there I.D. No CPF or other documents. needed just the correct spelling of the persons name or they will ... Read More