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I want to expand the reader's view of Brazil by introducing the gem that is Goiás, a state rich in biodiversity and natural beauty; while giving any insider's tips I can. I would love to have had a manual or CliffsNotes on how to navigate the cultural quirks & inherent differences that can make for major party fouls. (It would have made life a whole lot easier!) Since I couldn't save face for myself, I'd like to do what I can for the next unsuspecting expat. Although helping everyone else avoid these pitfalls will undoubtedly leave me looking like the most dysfunctional foreigner ever... I'm glad to be of service.

tags: Cultural Education, Photography, Portuguese Vocabulary & Pronunciation, Social Etiquette, Things They Don't Tell You

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by: Amaris in Wonderland

Amaris is pronounced: ă-mŭ-rĭs (ou em Português: "e-mor-is"). I'm a native Texan (Austinite) married to a Goiano. Although we arrived together, I was pretty much left to get into all sorts of new adventures on my own. My blog, "Go Goiano," is about the state of Goiás... the Goiano culture... and what I have discovered here.

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Fastest Way to Learn Brazilian Portuguese Posted on 05/11/2012

Image found here. Here are 5 steps to put you on the fast track to speaking Brazilian Portuguese. Step 1: Learn the alphabet and sounds of the language. Step 2: Learn vocabulary and basic... Read more

Five Facts for Foreigners - Vol. XI Posted on 02/11/2012

Pizza. Everybody seems to love it. Preference is definitely a regional, as well as a very personal thing. Most people have a craving for a certain place when they hear the word. Folks in... Read more

October Rain? Posted on 01/11/2012

This region really only has two seasons, although each of these seasons has a hot and a cool side to it. Clear Skies in July Along the Araguaia River The dry season typically runs from... Read more

Meu Destino - My Destiny Posted on 29/10/2012

One of my favorite songs in Portuguese is actually by a group from Washington, D.C. You may have heard of them. Two DJs... Awesome sounds... They collaborate with artists from all over the... Read more

Misdemeanin' Posted on 27/10/2012

When learning Portuguese, you may be surprised to hear a few English words peppering conversations here and there. A handful of English words have entered Brazilian Portuguese. Most are... Read more

Somewhere Along the Grain Posted on 25/10/2012

Something that literally threw me for a loop when I got here, was how the city is built in an ever-expanding circle. More than half of the main streets are one-way, which can really trip... Read more

Wacky Haiku Wednesday IV Posted on 25/10/2012

Today is a special occasion! 'Tis a holiday in Goiânia, and all over the city... ...everyone is resting. No one is busy. Now you see why I stick to haiku. I guess I'm giving... Read more

Some Things Don't Translate Posted on 22/10/2012

...in this case I'm referring to good prices, and a certain slogan that assures me I can have things my way. Perhaps that is old school. Have things changed that much in six years?... Read more

Desperately Seeking... Posted on 20/10/2012

Living in a place (far from home) where you don't get much of the food you were raised on can be trying, at times. It can be an added stressor, if you are going through a "missing... Read more

Olha Pamonha Posted on 16/10/2012

This is one of my favorite commercials here. Cracks me up every time. It's for a headache medicine called Neosaldina [pronounced: "nay-yo-sahl-jeen-yuh"], and showcases a... Read more

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Hi! I am a Goiana engaged to a Scottish man and I just moved back from Scotland and my fiance is coming down in December. I'd like to know how is it for a gringo thats a native english speaker to find jobs and that. I need help from other gringos! :) Also, it would be nice to have someone to give him tips!

Thank you a lot!
By Chrystal 2012-09-17, 07h01
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- Chrystal: English-speaking estrangeiros can find work teaching, translating, proofreading term papers, or acting as a liaison between companies here & international interests. There are a few helpful pages on facebook that i've heard about (just search for English Goiania), and there was even a group on this site that was promoting a job fair for native English speakers, a few months ago. You should contact user "scapano," or member Steve Capano with employment inquiries for Goiania. Try googling (google.com.br) "trabalho Inglês" for more info.
  By Amaris in Wonderland 2012-09-24, 19h17
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Hello,
thanks for your blog. I think we are a somewhat rare breed, Americans married to Goianos. I have been visiting Goiania for five years now and plan to move there soon. Keep posting, it will be fun to compare notes on the sometimes exasperating, but overall endearing experience of Goiania.
By crystal 2012-03-10, 16h06
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- Thanks, Crystal! I only wish i'd started taking notes from the beginning. Be sure to let me know if you start a blog of your own. I'd enjoy seeing Goiânia through someone else's eyes. :)
  By Amaris in Wonderland 2012-10-06, 16h26
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