#portguese

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”Prester John” as the Emperor of Ethiopia, enthroned on a map of East Africa. From an atlas by the Portuguese cartographer Diogo Homem for Queen Mary, c. 1555–1559.

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10 unusual language learning tips !

i see a lot of the same (sometimes unhelpful) tips being thrown around, so here’s my two cents:

1. write shopping lists/to do lists in your target language - often you don’t learn this vocab but it’s conversational & v useful! also writing yourself notes (lil pep talks on the bathroom mirror, for example) can work.

2. buy a small whiteboard and practice verb conjugation (esp. romantic languages) or script writing 

3. talk to pets in target language if possible!

4. look for quotes in your target language - often the turns of phrase are  more colloquial, and is a good opportunity to see how things are translated from your native language 

5. find a fairly easy news headline (in target lang) and try to re-write it w/ vocab you already have. you’ll quickly find gaps - this is a good thing! (if you’re feeling extra spicy, try writing a small subheading or description about the article).

6. create an imaginary friend who you speak with on the shower, or on the train, doing the laundry etc. talk w/ them in your target lang (in your head, obvs) about your day, future plans, etc etc.

~for more advanced learners~

7. when you’re more advanced, and have some grasp of past/future tenses, buy a children’s/tween’s/YA book that you’ve already read. highlight and annotate the shit out of it. you’ll know the general gist already, which makes context clues easier to find.

8. change wikipedia settings into target language - same goes for any social media site. this can be a mega challenge, but is so good for vocab, plus you’re more likely to remember the info since you worked so hard for it.

9. write a review for a book/film/record/whatever you’ve most recently consumed. maybe start a diary of them, or just have an ongoing word doc.

10. find a bilingual edition of poetry/literature if possible. you might find you can spot translation differences, but you’re sure to find some new vocab.

[sunhawk]

In Portugal, the mythical Rooster of Barcelos (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooster_of_Barcelos) is often portrayed as a black rooster with a whimsical pattern of colourful dots, flowers and hearts.  One of my best friends recently had both a birthday AND she graduated as a para-legal (so proud of her!!) so I decided to do my own version of the traditional goodluck figure :D Plus has that nice tie-in to the world of law, from the rooster's story. This rooster is surrounded by cork oak which is native to Portugal, whose bark is used to make wine corks, and Portugal is famous for their wine as well, hence the wooden barrel of port and the grapes in the background :D Thanks to DeSerres for doing a lovely job adding an accent matting to the framing :D

I have been told the grapes are the best part XD

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Galito Restaurant, Pawtucket RI.

Paella- Traditional Spanish rice dish with seafood and meats.

Rhode Island is best known for their beaches, Del’s Lemonade and of course amazing seafood. Rhode Island is a foodie state, that has some of the best restaurants I have ever dined at. Obviously having an amazing culinary school, like Johnson and Wales University, makes it easy to see why there are so many amazing restaurants to try in this tiny state. Before living in RI I have not had too much exposure to Portuguese cuisine, but with a big Portuguese population I am learning more and more about their traditions, customs and food. With a lot of meat and seafood in the cuisine I knew I would enjoy any dish.

Pawtucket is the city located next to Providence. The Pawtucket region was said to have been one of the most populous places in New England prior to the arrival of European settlers. In this area Pawtucket is best known for the Pawtucket Red Sox, the AAA Minor League team of the Boston Red Sox. It is also home to Slater Park, which is a beautiful park that was names after Samuel Slater, the American industrialist who contrasted America’s first water powered textile mill in Pawtucket. When I was in grade school we had a field trip to Slater Mills and learned the history of the mill and Slater’s family.

Galito Restaurant is located in Pawtucket and is known for their Portuguese- American Cuisine. I have never tried Portuguese Paella before but I love Paella and I like to try it at every restaurant that offers the dish. The first thing I noticed was the full lobster that came in my Paella, I already was impressed. The fact it was a lazy lobster when I flipped it over made me even more happy! I got to eat a whole lobster with my meal and I didn’t have to crack the shells and work for it!! YES!!! When it comes to paella I can be a little picky, sometimes it can be too salty. Sometimes the meat are too salt compared to the rice and seafood. That was not the case with the Galito Paella, which was the best paella I have ever had. The dish had Spanish rice, sausage, lobster, squid, scallops and clams. This dish is a seafood lover’s dream come true!! I would go back to Galito and have their Paella again but maybe this time I would split it with someone….or maybe not!!

Based on presentation and taste of the Galito Restaurant Paella, I would rate this dish a 10 out of 10.

[trezepunhais]

já sei beijar de língua, agora quero saber o que caralho mais me resta

eu já sei dobrar camisetas a partir da técnica criada por marie kondo,

em retângulos, sempre em trios,

dispostas em fileiras,

de modo à ser tudo posto em vista.

mas não aprendi a despojar outros artefactos da minha vida

como malhas bem alinhadas, preparadas para o mais

pacífico uso.

ainda não contenho o emocional, que dispara com vigor nas têmporas e me faz turvar a ponto de não distinguir os pontos e vírgulas de uma partida de xadrez racional.

levo muitas pancadas de bastão na parte inferior da nuca.

sinto os tendões pressionarem,

a atmosfera se despede com louvor e passa a penumbrar um antigo nevoeiro de cinzas

quentes.

me visto das mais quentes peças,

dos lenços,

me rastejo pelos cobertores peludos,

e, mesmo assim, os pés passam a queimar.

pisa em brasa fresca,

se resfresca

da mais ardente

e ardilosa

decepção de não conseguir

jamais

se aterrar em solo fresco,

sem querer usar os calcanhares para,

de cara,

logo,

correr.

- victória brusco

[damnscream]

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Birthday Surprise - Neville Longbottom | Harry Potter

Requested by @cecesunshine-fanfictions

Pairing: Neville Longbottom x FemaleSlytherin!Reader

Fandom: Harry Potter

Warning: None

Number of Words: 794

Follows after: Kissing Enemies

It was your birthday, and you could not be more disappointed. After everyone found out that you were dating Neville, it was weird for a short time. People talked about you behind your back, but also in the front of you. In the end, you did not care. The only thing that made you sad was that your best friend stopped talking to you. Y/F/N was not only mad but furious. It was not about you dating a Gryffindor, but you not telling your her/him. There had never been secrets between the two of you. You tried to see everything positive, but it did not change anything. You just wanted to eat cake with Y/F/N and Neville.

You tried to hide your disappointment, but Neville could see through it. That is why he took it to his mission, to make your birthday fabulous. He had to succeed, even if he had to talk to Y/F/N. Your best friend scared him, but he would do everything for you.  That is why he went to talk to Y/N after you both had dinner together. You did not eat in the Great Hall but outside. Sitting on a blanket and taking in the last days of sunshine.

Y/F/N was sitting in the Libary, studying for a test that Snape announced for tomorrow. Your friend heard Neville's footsteps and rolled the eyes. "If you want me to make up with Y/N, do not even try to talk to me." Neville knew that you would be hurt if you would hear those words. Friendship meant everything to you, and for Y/F/N not to care about it would break your heart even more.

"I do not understand why you are mad at her," Neville asked and sat down next to Y/F/N. Your friend sighed and turned away from Neville, "I am not mad, I just think that we are not as close as we used to be. She did not tell me that you guys were dating and it makes me sad. We are, well I think were, best friends. I may be stubborn, but even if I would go and talk to her, she would not want me to." Neville was quiet but had a small smile on his lips. "I do not think that, Y/F/N." Your friend frowned, "How do you know?" Neville chuckled while he stood up from his seat. "Trust me. Just come at 8:30 PM to the kitchens," And with that, the boy left.

You and Neville met up at 8:00 PM and ate cake together. It was made with chocolate and "Feliz Aniversário Y/N," was written on it with a yellow cream. It was "Happy Birthday" in Portuguese and it made you happy. After all, you and your family came from Portugal. You both laughed at some jokes and shared kisses. Short before 8:30 PM, both of you heard the doors open. You turned around and your mouth dropped. In the front of you was your best friend. The same one who did not exchange a word with you in the past days. Y/F/N came closer and smiled softly. You stood up, once Y/F/N was right next to you. Both of your mouths opened and the same words came out, "I am so sorry," Once you both said the similar thing, you started laughing.

Once the waves of laughter died down, you brought your friend into a hug. No words were needed because you knew the each other better as anyone else did. You pulled away and realized that Neville was still right next to you. "How did you know we were here?" You asked and your best friend smiled at Neville. "A little bird told me that you would be here and made me realized that I was wrong," Y/F/N said and you had a few tears rolling down your face. "No, it is okay. I should have told you about it. You are my best friend." Both of you were now a crying mess, but utterly happy.

You turned back to Neville and gave him a sweet kiss. "Thank you for being the best boyfriend I ever had." Neville took your hand. "Do not thank me. I just wanted to you to have the best birthday and it includes Y/F/N."

For the rest of the night, you not only had your best friend back but also realized that Neville was more than just your boyfriend. He was the love of your life, and you could not be more thankful to be able to spend your future life with him. If you really want to know, they did.

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