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- Domínio Público
http://www.dominiopublico.gov.br/
This virtual library (maintained by the federal government of Brazil) offers free
download of more than 92.000 media titles, including books and videos. Some of the
greatest Brazilian books of all time are available on this site, which is a priceless resource
for teachers, students, researchers and the general public.
- Passeiweb
http://www.passeiweb.com/home
This is a great place for students to access educational materials related to the culture of
the Portuguese speaking world. Particularly helpful for preparing for exams or papers on
literature, offering an extensive database of literary criticism and sample entrance exams
from the most prestigious Brazilian universities.
- Michaelis (Moderno Dicioário da Língua Portuguesa)
http://www2.uol.com.br/michaelis/
- Língua Brasil
http://www.linguabrasil.com.br/sys_home/index.php
Great source of information on the Portuguese language with detailed grammar
explanations.
- Brasil Cultura
http://www.brasilcultura.com.br
A reference to Brazilian culture, from anthropology to culinary.
- Orkut
http://www.orkut.com.br
The most popular social network in Brazil, more than 50% of the users on Orkut are
Brazilians. Differently from most other social networks, Orkut has very active
communities, and is a great place for making friends and practicing Portuguese by joining
discussions on all kinds of subjects.
- Google Notícias
http://news.google.com.br/
The most complete news compilation about Brazil on the Internet. The different sources
help the reader develop a broader perspective on the latest events in Brazil.
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