Expats in Guaratingueta, Taubate or Sao Jose dos Campos?

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Marelie Member

Member since 12 February 2013

MarelieMember12 February 2013 13:08:22

Hi everyone. I just moved to Brazil from South Africa with my husband (who is Dutch). We are staying in Guaratingueta and would love to meet other expats around the area, even in SJ dos campos. So far the Portugese is quite intimidating

Marelie

James ViP

Member since 20 June 2010

Brazil & Canada Expert

JamesViP13 February 2013 22:57:16

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Hi Marelie,

On behalf of the entire Expat-blog Team I would like to welcome you and your husband on board. I hope that your experience here on the blog will be both enjoyable and informative.

Learning the language can be a bit intimidating as you mention, but if you learn some of the basic rules you will find it much easier to pick up.

If you haven't already done so read through my posting "LEARN OVER A THOUSAND PORTUGUESE WORDS IN A FEW MINUTES", I'm sure you will find that it will help you greatly in the learning process.

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Cheers,
William James Woodward - Brazil Animator, Expat-blog Team

Johum Member

Member since 11 February 2013

JohumMember18 February 2013 22:42:49

Hi Marelie

I am also from South Africa, and been here for about 6 months. I am only here on a temporary basis till middle 2013.

I must say, the Portuguese is very daunting in the beginning, actually still is, but it does get better.

Good luck here in Brazil,聽 hope you will be very happy here.

Johan

Stockholmguy New member

Member since 19 November 2012

StockholmguyNew member19 February 2013 01:25:47

Hey!
Im from Sweden and my name is Henrik. Im visiting a friend who is opening a hostel in Ubatuba where Ive been the last 6 weeks. Im now going to Taubat茅 for a few days. Ill be traveling in Brazil but Sao Paulo is My base. If any one would like to meet for a disscusion or just have a drink.

Best regards
Henrik
hsolberger@hotmail.com

Jan.and.van Member

Member since 28 April 2013

Jan.and.vanMember28 April 2013 22:45:28

Hi Marelie,

How are things going for you in Guaratingueta? How long will you stay?

I am Jan from Belgium (the Dutch part) and me and my Brazilian wife Vanessa have moved from Belgium to Brazil some months ago. At the moment, we are living in Campinas, SP, but we will be moving to Guaratingueta in a few months. Since it is a new city for us, it would be nice to hear some of your experiences so far.

Just contact us at jan.and.van(at)g,ail.com

Cheers, Jan and Vanessa

purpleheart_76 New member

Member since 05 November 2012

purpleheart_76New member02 July 2013 20:28:58

Hi Marelie,

Im a Filipina who is married to a Brazilian. I麓ve been living here in Guaratingueta for almost almost 11 months now. Yeah studying portuguese language is really a headache but Im really trying hard to learn it,lol. Are you both working here? Hope to meet you sometime.God bless!

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