I would like to live and work in urban Brazil. I don't speak Portuguese, though I understand a lot of Spanish so I could probably learn quicker than most. I am thinking of spending a summer there but I need a job to support myself. Anyone know of opportunities for English speakers? My degree is in mathematics.
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I don't know about for mathematics, but they are always looking for americans to teach children or students in general English. But in the Urban area it gets pretty expensive its not cheap to live in these kinds of places. Your Spanish would help only if you speak slowly. Portuguese is a mix of Spanish, French, and Italian. Your best beat is to go for a vacation, ask around while your there and see what people say.
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The only easy way is to get a job as an english teacher.
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Yes you can go to brazil, but the unemployment is very high there. And please, if you know spanish, dont speak it in brazil. Stick to english or learn portuguese before. Spanish is freak and ugly. The hispanic accent annoys the brazilians.
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Well, your ability to speak Spanish won't be as useful as you might think if you come to Brazil. And please, do not speak Spanish to brazilians on the streets, because A: we won't get what you're saying B: it's annoying and gives me headaches C: people will think you're just another foreigner who doesn't know that we speak Portuguese in Brazil. Well, as it's not that common to find people who speak fluent English in Brazil, you should really try to learn Portuguese. And as for job opportunities, unfortunately there isn't much that you could do here, as long as you can't speak Portuguese. But I guess you could teach English giving private lessons, while you learn Portuguese, and then you'd have to go looking for a job at schools or something like that, since your degree is in mathematics. Hope that was helpful. Good luck :)
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