[atualizado] booklet para os trainees - aiesec salvador

7/27/2019 [Atualizado] Booklet Para Os Trainees - Aiesec Salvador

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AIESEC

in Salvador

Av. Miguel Calmon, EAUFBAVale do Canela,Salvador -BahiaCEP: 40110-100

Phone/Fax: +55 71 3332-6377

Email: [email protected]


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WelcomeWelcome to AIESEC in Salvador! You are about to embark upon a life-

changing experience through the process of exchange. An AIESEC

traineeship will teach you about different cultures, leadership skills, social

responsibility and, ultimately, more about yourself.

In this reception booklet, we have compiled details about AIESEC Salvador

and Brazil which should ease the transition to your placement. There is

only so much that we can fit in however, so if you have any concerns pleasefeel free to contact any members of the LC (Local Committee).

Thanks for choosing to come to Salvador enjoy our city!

boa vinda welcome welkom bienvenue willkommen

benvenuto recepcin boa vinda welcome welkom bienvenue willkommen benvenuto

recepcin boa vinda welcome welkom bienvenue willkommen

benvenuto recepcin boa vinda welcome

welkom bienvenue willkommen benvenuto


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About the BookletYou must be wondering what life is like in Salvador. Well here is a guide

that will hopefully give you some useful information and reduce any worries

that you have before your arrival. Going to foreign country is a big step,

but we hope that by providing you useful information and giving you the

greatest reception when you arrive we can make this transition as smooth

as possible.

Dont feel that once you arrive in Salvador, you will be left to fend for

yourself! This Reception guide gives some useful information that you may

need before and during your stay in Salvador.


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Summary

Welcome ......................................................................................................................... 2About the Booklet .................................................................................................... 3About AIESEC .......................................................................................................... 6Aiesec in Salvador .................................................................................................... 7Basic Information for a great experience! ........................................................ 8

Basic Information ......................................................................................................... 9Country: Brazil!!! ....................................................................................................... 9Biggest Brazilian Cities ......................................................................................... 12Salvador .................................................................................................................... 12The People ................................................................................................................ 14The Beaches ............................................................................................................ 16Weather ................................................................................................................... 20

What to wear ...................................................................................................... 21Portuguese ................................................................................................................ 22

Web Resources ................................................................................................... 24Essential Information ............................................................................................... 26

Booking a flight ....................................................................................................... 26Arrival ....................................................................................................................... 26

On the plane......................................................................................................... 26At the airport ..................................................................................................... 26Arrival in Salvador: ............................................................................................ 27

Using the Telephone: ............................................................................................. 28


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Important Phone Numbers ................................................................................... 29Important Information ............................................................................................. 30

Health ........................................................................................................................ 30Transport ................................................................................................................. 30On foot ...................................................................................................................... 30White taxis .............................................................................................................. 31Radio Taxi ................................................................................................................. 31

Air-conditioned buses ........................................................................................... 32

Vans ........................................................................................................................... 32Buses ......................................................................................................................... 32

Useful Information .................................................................................................... 34Safety ....................................................................................................................... 34

Avoiding the pitfalls .............................................................................................. 34

Money ........................................................................................................................ 37Cost of Living ........................................................................................................... 37Accommodation: ...................................................................................................... 40Nightlife In Salvador ............................................................................................ 41


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About AIESECAIESEC is the worlds largest non-profit, student-run, international

exchange organisation. Founded by European universities at the end of

World War II, AIESEC was conceived to provide young people with an

opportunity to gain a global perspective and understanding through a

foreign management training experience. These management traineeships

are provided by many of the world's leading companies and organizations

that recognize the importance of investing in today's youth.

AIESEC is assisting you in facilitating an exchange experience that will

impact the rest of your life. Why are you doing this?

AIESEC believes that our most powerful tool is the exchange process. The

exchange process is not just the physical exchange, but also the

preparation beforehand and the reintegration that lasts for the rest of

your life as your experiences abroad influence your thoughts and

perceptions. AIESEC has an International Traineeship Exchange Program

run by its members. This program consists of 3 main goals:

Preparation in the country of origin;

Integration in the hosting country through community

involvement and participation in local reception activities, and;

Reintegration while coming back in the country of origin.

The Integration part starts before the arrival of the trainee by getting in

touch with him and setting right expectations and goals. Then AIESEC

members will pick up the trainee at its arrival, show him/her around the

basic places of the hosting city and introduce him/her in the company on

the first day. All along its stay the trainee will have evaluation with the

company and with AIESEC, to check its satisfaction and improve our

services if necessary.


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We use a lot of abbreviations when communicating with other

AIESECers, so heres a few of them foryou get used to:

LC: Local Committee (our office) LCP: Local Committee President

VP: Vice President EB: Executive Board (LCP + VPs)

@: AIESEC

Aiesec in SalvadorThere are more than 40 Local Committees in Brazil: Santa Maria, Porto

Alegre, Caxias do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, So Paulo (ITA, USP and GV),

Curitiba, Braslia, Salvador, Vitria, Belo Horizonte, Maring and

Florianpolis; plus 5 Extensions. The headquarters for AIESEC Brazil (MC)

is located in So Paulo.

AIESEC Salvador was established in Brazil on 1993. The LC is placed inside

the Federal University in the neighborhood of Vale do Canela, in the

management school near of downtown. We are all looking forward to have

you here to have fun with us.

Here are the contacts for us while youre in the city:

NOME PHONE E-MAIL

AIESEC Salvador +55 71 3332-6377 [email protected]

Incoming Exchange

Global CitizenDevelopment Program

[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Basic Information for a great experience!1. Understands the AIESEC program;

2. Is committed to work in the NGOs, Universities and Schools. Its abig responsibility and we all need to be very sensitive and do our best

for them because they need us and they need our care and our

dedication;

3. Is ready to adapt him/herself to different situation because youll

be responsible for planning and presenting your workshops;

4. Understands that a successful reception program depends upon their

own initiative just as much as it depends upon the host committee;

5. Promotes AIESEC traineeships when they return to their own home

country;

6. Is willing to give the international feeling to a new Local Committee

as they are an ambassador of their home country;

7. Expresses views openly and honestly with the host Local Committee

members and helps them to see themselves through different eyes;

8. Comes to a traineeship with the idea of learning a new culture and

making new friends;

9. Notifies other Local/National Committees before stopping by so that

they may have a chance to be ready for them;

10.Knows the XPP Principles and follows the procedures as written there

in case of problems.


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Basic InformationCountry: Brazil!!!

Brazil is the largest South American state and the fifth largest country in

the world. It is located more-or-less in the centre of South America, bordering

almost every nation of South America except Chile and Ecuador.

The flag of Brazil is green in colour with a large yellow diamond in the

center bearing a blue celestial globe with 27 white five-pointed stars (one

for each state and the Federal District) arranged in the same pattern as

the night sky over Brazil. The globe has a white equatorial band with the

motto ORDEM E PROGRESSO (Order and Progress). The 27 states: Acre,

Alagoas, Amap, Amazonas, Bahia, Cear, Distrito Federal, Esprito Santo,

Gois, Maranho, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Par,

Paraba, Paran, Pernambuco, Piau, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte, Rio

Grande do Sul, Rondnia, Roraima, Santa Catarina, So Paulo, Sergipe,

Tocantins.


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Official Name Federative Republic of Brazil, Republica Federativa do Brasil

Capital Braslia

President Dilma Roussef

Population 192.6 million

Area 8,511,965 sq km, the world's fifth-largest country

Currency Real

Religion Christianity

Literacy 75%

Languages Portuguese

Highest point Pico da Neblina (3.014 m)

Time zones There are four time zones (UTC-3 for BH normally, UTC-4 during

daylight-saving)

Electricity 110 or 220 volts*

Business Shops and most offices are open Monday through Friday from 9 am to


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6 pm and from 9 am to 1pm on Saturday. Banks are open on Monday

through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. Most shopping centers and malls

remain open until 10 pm. Many pharmacies and small stores are also

open on Sunday.

*Although there is no national standard, most sockets in Salvador are

suitable for 120v appliances using US or European-style (round pin) plugs.

Some hotels offer sockets for both voltages which should be labeled if

220V however if in doubt, check before plugging anything in!

For more info, check this website out!

http://www.mre.gov.br/cdbrasil/itamaraty/web/ingles/index.htm


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Biggest Brazilian Cities1. So Paulo (SP) - 10.406.166

2. Rio de Janeiro (RJ) - 5.850.544

3. Salvador (BA) - 2.440.886

4. Belo Horizonte (MG) - 2.229.697

5. Fortaleza (CE) - 2.138.234

6. Braslia (DF) - 2.043.169

7. Curitiba (PR) - 1.586.898

8. Recife (PE) - 1.421.947

9. Manaus (AM) - 1.403.796

10. Porto Alegre (RS) - 1.359.932

Some distances between the main cities of Brazil:

FROM TO DISTANCE

So Paulo Braslia 1165 Km (724 miles)

Belo Horizonte Rio de Janeiro 420 Km (260 miles)

Belo Horizonte So Paulo 590 Km (366 miles)

So Paulo Salvador 1965 Km (1220 miles)

Belo Horizonte Braslia 800 Km (500 miles)

Rio de Janeiro Vitria 560 Km (348 miles)

Rio de Janeiro Salvador 1658 Km (1030 miles)

SalvadorSalvador(in full, So Salvador da Baa de Todos os Santos, or in literal

translation: "Holy Savior of All Saints' Bay") is a city on the northeast

coast of Brazil and the capital of the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia.

The city was for a long time also known as Bahia, and appears under that

name (or as Salvador da Bahia, Salvador of Bahia so as to differentiate it

from other Brazilian cities of the same name) on many maps and books from


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before the mid 20th century. Salvador is the third most populous Brazilian

city, after So Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and it is the most populous city in

Northeastern Brazil, being a cultural reference in Brazil for its cuisine,

music and architecture.

Its metropolitan area is the wealthiest in the northeastern region. At this

moment, 2,998,096 people live there. 80% of the population of Salvador is

of Black African origin, and African influence in all cultural aspects of the

city turns it into the epicenter of black culture in Brazil. The historical

center of the Salvador, frequently called thePelourinho

, is extremely richin historical monuments dating from the 17th through the 19th centuries

and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

Bahia's capital is Salvador sits on a spit of land sticking south south-west

into the Atlantic Ocean. And although it sits well within the tropics at a

southern latitude of thirteen degrees, it receives a refreshing sea-breeze

which seldom falters until the wee hours of the morning when things have

generally cooled off anyway. The city sits on a huge bay, a Baia de Todos os

Santos (the Bay of All Saints), and the topography is predominently hill and

valley.

It's for this reason that people speak of a cidade alta (upper city) and

cidade baixa(lower city). Both are connected on the bay side by the famous

Elevador Lacerda. Taking the elevator beats walking up down the steeply

inclining streets which also connect the upper and lower city. There is a

fifteen centavo charge for the ride (that's about two cents). Taking the

elevator is also safer than walking. (Walking up is NOT recommended!).

The rugged geography of Salvador can be disorienting to people new to the

city. Neighborhoods (bairros) tend to be built on the hill-sides, with


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thoroughfares twisting around and between. Streets zigzag and change

names, and a lot of them are one-way.

One of the principal characteristics of the city is the outgoingness of the

people. People talk to strangers here, and are friendly to them. People are

not divided by that initial suspicion of strangers that marks so many other

places, at least as far as where sociability is concerned. It's easy to meet

people.

The PeopleYou don't have to be born in Bahia to be a Baiano. All you have to do is relax

into the city lifestyle, and soon you will become one. There are some basics

you should learn first, though, if you want to make friends with locals.

The most important thing is that time is a flexible concept in Salvador.

Unless you are going to a business meeting, half an hour late means on time.

If you don't understand this, you will live on the verge of a nervous

breakdown while in the city, convinced that everyone else is trying to leave

you behind.

As we mentioned before, only few people speak English. They are very

helpful though, and when you try to speak some Portuguese as well, it will

be very much appreciated. Ask them to speak slow or repeat things, they

will do it with pleasure.


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Brazilians are not Hispanics,

but they share many

similarities with their Latino

cousins. Bahians have nothing

against touching each other:

two kisses on the cheeks is

how most boys and girls greet

in informal situations. Another

shared trait is an inherent love

for soccer. In Salvador there

are 2 important teams, to be a

true baiano you have to pick

your favorite between Bahia

and Vitria.

Due to the country's ethnic diversity, racial discrimination in Brazil is keptto a minimum. Most everybody shares Portuguese, African and Indian roots.

Waves of immigrant from Europe and Asia also have contributed to the

diversity of accents and customs that youll find here.

With the urban favelas, working class communities on hills, learning to

share space with people with different cultural and social values is a

survival skill.

If you want to learn more about Baianos, particularly about the specific way

that the Baianos talks, check out a very funny book called " Dicionrio de

Baians ". The author, Nivaldo Lari can teach you everything you need to

understand that exotic and cool language.


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The Beaches

Salvador is literally surrounded by beaches. They are where people go to

relax, cool off, chill, socialize, eat, drink, dance, exercise, surf, and of

course swim. They vary from crowded city beaches great for meeting

people to tropical idylls a short way up the coast.

Boa Viagem Beach

Is famous for the variety of shellfish, which you can try in

the local restaurants. From the beach you have a great view

of the city. Besides the natural attractions, Boa Viagem

offers soccer games on the sand.

Porto da Barra

This beach is one of the most popular in the city thanks to

its calm, clear waters and its easy access. Two excellent

examples of Brazilian colonial architecture are located on

this beautiful cove Fort Santa Maria and Fort So Diogo,

which is open for visits. In front of Fort So Diogo, there is

a stone marker, celebrating the official foundation of

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Porto da Barra was, interestingly, the site of Bahia's first

European settlement, Vila Velha, or the Old Village. During

the 1960's it was a hangout for the Tropicalistas, Caetano

Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and their crowd, and it continues to be

a popular hangout to this day.

On weekends, especially Sundays, the beach can get very

crowded, and you have to be careful about where you put

your stuff. Sandals, sunglasses, and like items can disappear

in an instant, quite often by innocent-enough looking kids

playing around in the sand near you. The beach is set within

the bay and the water is much calmer than on the oceanside

beaches; it's good for swimming.

Porto da Barra, like all Salvador beaches, has its barracas

(baHAcas) where beer and whatnot can be bought. The city

passed an ordinance recently decreeing that at Porto (as

the beach is commonly called), beer must be sold in cans,

and not in the usual 650 ml. bottles. This is supposedly so

that the jagged edges of broken beer bottles won't be

used in fights.

Farol da Barra

Protected by a chain of coral reefs, the sea along this

beach is calm with small waves and lovely tidal pools at low

tide. At the side closer to the Christ Statue, the waves are

bigger with nice crests that are good for surfing. Divers

and snorkelers enjoy the sunken ship just beyond the

Lighthouse and the coral reefs. The main coastal road,

which is lined with a good selection of bars, restaurants and

hotels, runs past this beach.


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Farolmeans "lighthouse" (the word "farol" is derived from

"Pharos", the name of the small island of the coast of

Alexandria, Egypt, where a great lighthouse, one of the

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was built). At Farol

da Barra the barracas are the more standard Bahian issue -

- tropical-looking thatched huts. The end of the beach

closest to the lighthouse is rocky, with protected pools

making it a good place for kids to safely play in the water.

The far end of the beach is usually surfer territory.

Ondina

It is incredibly beautiful. The reefs that hug the shoreline

form natural pools at low tide and keep the waves to a

minimum. One stretch of the beach is good for surfing.

Amaralina

It is famous for its acaraj and other typical dishes that

can be found in the kiosks along the coast. Amaralina has

strong waves, proper for surf and windsurf, besides the

special stretches for sportive fishing.

Jardim dos

Namorados

(Lovers Garden)

It is not recommended for swimming, but is very good for

walking. Another attraction is the reel fishing.

Armao

Strong waves attract the tourists and the windsurf lovers.

In the past, this beach used to receive many ships from

Africa, bringing people to become slaves, during a time

when the official traffic was prohibited. This wide-open

stretch of beach has very little vegetation and is not

recommended for swimming because of the strong

undertow. Salvadors newest shopping and leisure center

the Aeroclube Plaza Show is located here. Bahias


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Convention Center, some high quality hotels and some of the

best restaurants in Salvador are located in Armao.

Artistas (Artists)

Despite strong winds, and currents in some spots, this

beach is very popular among the inhabitants of the

neighboring areas. Next to the beach there is a court for

different sports.

Corsrio and

Jaguaribe

Proper for surfing, these beaches are meeting points for

the young people. The nights are crowded: live music, many

bars, restaurants, discos and other attractions. In Corsrio

you will find one of the most important areas of

environmental preservation and leisure in Salvador,

Pituau's Metropolitan Park.

Pituau

It is a nice place, with calm waters, protected by a chain of

coral reefs. The visitors will find small waves and kiosks

serving fresh food along the coast .

Farol de Itapu

This beach is a real paradise for surfers thanks to its big

waves. The main attraction in the beach is the lighthouse

with a wonderful view.

Itapu

The inspiration for many songs by renowned Bahian

composers and singers, the beach today is no longer as

primitive as it once was. The waters are calm with small

waves, and there are coral reefs in some areas.

Itapoan (also spelled Itapoand Itapu) used to be a village

quite apart from Salvador, but it has since been aborbed

into the greater Salvador metropolitan area, and you fans

of Brazilian music may have heard the place mentioned in

the eponymous (and nonpareil) Tarde em Itapoan


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(Afternoon in Itapoan) by Toquinho and Vinicius de Moraes.

The beach at Itapoan starts at almost right angles to the

general lay of the beaches running up the coast, then it

rounds a bend and a bit further up is another lighthouse,

the Farol de Itapoan. Now, the waters off that first

stretch of beach tend to be calm and good for swimming

(and a lot of the barracas there are, well, really cool), but

just beyond the Farol the waters can be treacherous.

Stella Maris

It is ideal for surfing, but some stretches are good for

swimming. It is crowded on weekends, when it receives

young people.

Pituba

It is a good place for both surfers and swimmers, once it

presents a calm stretch, with rocks and yellow sand, as well

as a stretch appropriated for nautical sports, with stronger

waves. Very frequented by the locals.

WeatherSalvador is a tropical place, which means that its hot most of the year

round. During the winter (May August) it gets windy and rainy. There are

rainstorms almost every day, so bring your umbrella! During the summer

(September April) it gets hot during the day and cools off at night. Bring

light clothes for the day and a light jacket for night time. And an extra

rule: always carry your beach stuff with you, the weather might change

during the day and you never know when you will end up at the beach.

Also sunset is quite early: between 5.15 pm and 6.15 pm, depending on the

season. There are many beautiful places in Salvador to enjoy this spectacle

every day!


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Brazil Forecast!

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Celcius to Farenheit Converter

o http://www.wbuf.noaa.gov/tempfc.htm

CELSIUS FAHRENHEIT

20 68

15,5 60

12 50

7,2 45

5 41

0 32

-5 23

What to wearThe first thing to keep in mind while packing, is that Baianos dress casual

and light. The second is that if you forget anything, you will find somethingsimilar at local stores.

Bring your favorite pair of tennis shoes and flipflops. You will be walking

around a lot, and you need very comfortable walking shoes. A pair of casual

shoes will do for the evening. You will need dress shoes for business and

smart nightclubs. Comfortable clothes are a question of survival. Choose

natural fabrics that breathe like cotton, and linen. Bermudas or cargo

shorts with lots of pockets are great for the day. The longer ones are more

in fashion, especially for men. In addition to the mandatory pair of jeans,

bring casual pants like chinos or khakis for the evening. Also keep in mind

that for work, a little more formal dress is asked, minishorts and - skirts

are not allowed, same for flipflops!
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There are hot and sunny days even in the winter. You need something to

wear at the beach. Many guys wear surfer's trunks, and take them off

every now and then to keep the tan line in check. Bahian men favor wider

swimming briefs, and bikini briefs are not considered sexy even among gay

men.

Remember there is not sunshine all year round, in the winter, you can face

days of cold winds and heavy rain, come prepared! If you want to travel

more to the south during July-August, it will be more winter even there, so

bring warm clothes as well.

PortugueseAlthough Brazil is surrounded by Spanish-speaking countries, the language

here is Portuguese. Anyone dealing directly with tourists will understand,

and try hard to speak English.

Be aware that very few people in Salvador, outside touristic areas, speakEnglish, even at the airport! With Spanish, you can get around more or less.

We realize Portuguese is not a first choice as a second language, and

nobody expects you to become a pro. A Portuguese guide and some basic

knowledge is necessary though! Start with learning how to read and

pronounce Portuguese, it will surely come handy when you have to say the

name of a street, or some place you are going to. Take some time to

prepare and study some basic Portuguese before arrival.

The only letter in the Portuguese alphabet you may not be familiar with is

the "", a consonant that always sounds like an s. The sound of the "r" is

also a little tricky. It usually sounds pretty much like the hin loch, or the

German Nacht. When surrounded by vowels it sounds like the Italian prego,or Corleone. The hhas a mute sound, unless combined with a c, lor n, as in


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chato (SHA-too), alho (A-lyoo), and punho (POO-nyo). The smay sound like

an s in sbado (SA-ba-doo), a z in asa (A-za), or an sh before some

consonants, or at the end of words so it's gatos (GA-toosh), and afasta (a-

FASH-ta).

Vowels may have an open or a closed sound, and sometimes there is an

accent to indicate. The one that looks like a little hat means a closed sound,

thus voc (vou-SAY) and at (a-TE). The "~" lends a nasal sound to the a in

ma (ma-SUN). The o combination is very common in words like cho (sh-

AWn) and po (PAWn). This is the maybe the hardest sound for the foreignspeaker to pronounce. To practice, imagine you are repeating a mantrathat

goes AWn, AWn, AWn...

English Portuguese Pronunciation

Hi, Hello. Oi, Ol Oi, O-la

Goodbye Tchau tsh-aw

Please Por favor por-fa-vor

ThanksObrigado (if you are male)

Obrigada (if you are female)

o-bree-gah-doe/o-bree-

gah-da

Yes Sim Sim

No No Naw

Excuse me Com licence Com lee-cen-sa

Sorry Desculpa Des-cool-pa

I (dont) understand Eu (no) entendo Eo naw en-ten-do

Just a moment Um minutinho Oom minu-ti-nyoHelp! Socorro! Sock-orro

Where are the toilets? Onde tem um banheiro?On-deh tem oom ba-

niero

Where is Onde fica On-deh fee-ka

How much? Quanto custa? Kwanto coosta

Good morning! Bom dia! Bom Zhee-a

Good afternoon! Boa tarde! Boa tar-zhi

Good evening! Boa noite! Boa noi-che


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What time is it? Que horas so? Kay hoar-as sau

Do you speak English? Voc fala Ingls? Voh-say fala een-glays

What does it mean? O que isto significa? O kay eesto significa

More slowly, please Mais devagar, por favorM-eye-s de-vagah, por

favor

Which bus goes to

________?Qual nibus vai para _________? Kwal oni-bus vai para

Yesterday/ today /

tomorrowOntem/ Hoje / Amanh On-tem/O-zhe/A-manya

Everything

OK?/Everythings OKTudo bem Toodo beng

Whats your name? Qual o seu nome? Kwal eh oh say-o no-meh

Where is the bus stop? Onde o ponto de nibus?Ong-de eh oh ponto day

oni-bus

How can I say

__________ in

Portuguese?

Como digo ________ em

Portugus?

Como digo ___ em Por-

too-geese

Web Resources

BBC's first stepso http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/other/portuguese/

Online Exercises

o http://www.learn-to-speak-portuguese.com/portuguese-

exercises.html

Easy Portuguese

o http://www.easyportuguese.com/?gclid=CMSByMfjgYwCFRlmWAod

HmIMzQ

Portuguese basic words

o http://www.portugueselanguage.net/portuguese/words.asp

Grammar and more details

o http://www.sci.fi/~huuhilo/portuguese/index.htm

Learn by talking with native speakers
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Essential InformationBooking a flightIf you have to book a domestic flight from So Paulo or Rio de Janeiro to

Salvador, there are some good domestic companies. You can check them out

on: http://www.submarinoviagens.com.br

But be aware that for some of them, you need a Brazilian CPF number to

book them! Check if the site accepts your country for credit cards. This

might be the case for GOL, Avianca, Azul TAM Airlines can be booked

from abroad without problems, eg through expedia.nl, but is a bit more

expensive: http://www.submarinoviagens.com.br

ArrivalKeep us updated!: Please update us about your tickets and arrival time. Tell

us at least 5 days before coming so that we can organize ourselves to pickyou up in the airport. If you tell us later than that, we cant guarantee that

well be able to pick you up in the airport. Also keep in touch with us often.

Its important to keep a good communication before you arrive so that we

help you. Youll probably be arriving in Brazil through Rio de Janeiros or

So Paulos International Airports or coming directly to Salvador.

On the planeThe airline staff will give you a short form to fill in, which you will hand to

the authorities at the airport. You will keep half of this document, and

must present it upon your departure (failure to do so could lead to delays

while the authorities check the details of your stay).

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You should buy a pre-paid telephone card from the airport for calls

to our office or emergency use. The cards come in values of 20, 35 and 50

units - they cost from R$2,00. You can say Quero comprar um carto

telefnico (pronounced ke-row kong-prah oom car-toe te-le-fo-nee-ko) to

the retailer to ask for one. If you arrived in Brazil without Reais (the

Brazilian currency), the airport is a good place to take some money out.

Make sure that you use an ATM that is connected to the international

networks. Banco do Brasil (yellow and blue) has ATMs with VISA and

Mastercard stickers on them that are usually connected.

Please note that many of the airport staff (especially at Congonhas

domestic airport if you are in So Paulo) will not speak English a good

phrasebook can be essential here!

Upon arrival in Brazil, you will have to go through Customs. Make sure you

have the documents you filled out on the plane and your passport in hand.

Customs officers usually give foreign visitors a break. They prefer to preyupon Brazilian travellers, who love to bring back home loads of luggage.

There is a green-light-red-light system, but everybody knows someone

picks out who gets the red light. Customs officers have all legal rights to

search your luggage. You will gain more by co-operating, than by acting

insulted. If you are picked out by a Customs officer by any chance, keep

cool. Be helpful, friendly and firm.

Arrival in Salvador:Your plane will land at the Luiz Eduardo Magalhes International Airport.

You are about 20-25 minutes away from the Downtown (Iguatemi), if

traffic is good.

Hopefully, youve communicated to AIESEC Salvador your arrival

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greet you. However, heres some information about getting to the city

from the airport that might be helpful if you travel later in your stay:

Take a taxi (Recommended for newly arrived): This can be pretty

expensive, depending on where youre going. Try and take a taxi from the

back or the second row, as these tend to be cheaper. Youll probably end up

spending R$60-R$80. A bargain is close to R$50.

Take an executive bus:Theres a bus stop on the last lane in front of the

airport where you can take a nice air-conditioned bus. It costs R$4 and

goes past most of the major neighborhoods and hotels in the city.

Take a city bus: This is not recommended for new arrivals. You have to

cross the lanes of traffic in front of the airport and walk around on the

sidewalk to the left to the bus terminal. From here, you can get a city bus

for R$2,80 to just about any city neighborhood.

Using the Telephone:Most public telephone are card operated (a card with 30 units costs around

R$2,50). They are present on virtually every street and are easily

recognizable. Brazilian cities have area codes as follows:

Salvador: 71

So Paulo: 11

Rio de Janeiro: 21

To make a local call, just dial the 8-digit number. To call a different city,

first dial 0, then the code of the operator to use. Brazil has multiple phone

operators however both Embratel and Intelig (codes 21 and 23

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Then dial the city code and finally the number. From overseas, you dial

your international access code, the country code (55) and omit the operator

code. For example, to ring AIESEC Salvador:

Dial 3332-6377 from within Salvador

Dial 0 [21 or 23] 71 3332-6377 from another Brazilian city

Dial [int access code] 55 71 3332-6377 internationally

Brazil uses both the GSM and CDMA systems for mobile phones, so most

handsets from elsewhere should work. Although charges while roaming may

be excessive, while in Brazil you can buy a local SIM card. Operators with

interesting offers are TIM, Vivo, Oi,.

If for any reason do you need to call to your country there is one place to

do it in Praa da S (Many buses go there from around the city). Calling is a

little expensive about 0.90 centavos per minute or a little more. Probably

its the only place in Salvador with this service.

Important Phone Numbers- Police: 190

- Accident and Emergency/ Pronto Socorro: 192

- Fire station: 193

- Information: 102

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Important InformationHealthFirst of all some issues that count for all Latin-America: the water from

the tap is not drinkable, be careful with fruit and raw vegetables and wash

your hands regularly. Use filtered water or cook it first. When you do get

sick, stick to a diet of bread or crackers, rice, bananas and tea. You can get

easily medication at the pharmacy, which you can find in many places, even

in the supermarket. Make sure you have health insurance with you!

If you need to see a doctor or go to a hospital:

http://www.saude.salvador.ba.gov.br/index.php?option=com_content&ta

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Anything, you can ask to your buddy or the Quality and Service team.

TransportOn foot

Walking is one of the best ways to explore neighborhoods. Pick out the

right starting point and walk your way to the beaches, excellent

restaurants, shopping, movies, theatres, concert halls, and all other

conveniences. Invest on a good pair of walking shoes and a sun hat. A stroll

along the beach on Sundays is almost mandatory. One of the lanes is closed

to cars, and pedestrians take over in grand style. Just make sure you leave

your valuables at home.
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White taxisYou don't have to go far to find a taxi in Salvador - they are everywhere.

And hard to miss, too - all taxis are white , blue and red stripe on the sides.

The white taxisrun by the meter. The initial fare is R$3,50 and the meter

starts ticking as soon as you get in. After 9 p.m. and on weekends fares are

a little higher (the meter is set to bandeira 2). You do not need to give tips.

Some taxis are air-conditioned at no extra charge.

A word to the wise:Do notmake pre-paid deals with yellow taxis. They are

illegal, and probably mean the driver is trying to take advantage of you. Hailthe next cab. We've heard of taxis trying to pull this dirty trick.

Radio TaxiA more sophisticated alternative. Cars are bigger and usually air-

conditioned. Call one of the companies providing this kind of service and tell

them where to pick you up, where to drop you off, and at what time. Some

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details first. They will ask for a contact phone and call you back to confirm

the ride. Some radio taxis phone:Teletaxi 0800717111 (free call) / 3341-9988

Comtas 0800710311 (free call) / 3377-6311

Air-conditioned busesAir-conditioned buses can be hailed, just like taxis. They run along the

beach, and connect neighborhoods to each other, downtown. They do not

have a fixed schedule posted on the street, though. As they are not as

frequent as regular buses, you may have to wait for a few minutes.

Enter in the bus from the front and take any empty seat. Later the bus

clerk will charge you. You may ask the driver to drop you off anywhere

along the way. This service is available only during the day.

VansWhile you are waiting for an air-conditioned buschances are a van will stop

and offer to take you to your destination. These vans are regulated. The

price is around R$2,00.

BusesSalvadors most popular means of transportation, yet the trickiest to

master. First of all, dont try to look for a timetable, there isnt one. Just

ask the people if the bus that you need passes there and wait for it to

come. A ride on a circular line bus is R$2,80. There are bus lines connecting

the whole city, and unlike in the US do notneed exact change. There is a

professional known as cobrador sitting behind a turnstile to collect your

money and give you change. Buses are not air-conditioned, and at rush

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Safety is an issue to consider. Sometimes pickpockets and petty thieves

take advantage of crowded buses to prey upon commuters. Someone with a

US$2,000 camera mesmerized by Salvadors natural beauties right out the

window spells victimall over. If you take regular buses try to look like you

belong, do not carry valuables, nor wear jewelry.

Also, you don't enter via the front door. You get on through the backdoor.

Rush hour is from 7-9 in the morning and 6-8 in the evening. Keep in mind

you need an hour or more to get from one place to another. Buses ride until

10.30 pm more or less and start in the morning around 5 am. Buses at thecoast might be in service until midnight. But in the night its safer to take a

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Useful InformationSafetyWhile Salvador may not be safe as Copenhagen orpost-GiulianiManhattan,

but you will feel very safe at most of tourist areas, and if you follow a few

common sense rules, you really should stay out of trouble.

The city is doing a serious effort to deal with the safety issue, and results

are starting to show. One thing to keep in mind is that Salvador is a city of

social contrasts. You cannot turn the other way, and pretend you are in

Rodeo Drive or Disneyland. This definitely does not mean you have to be

paranoid all the time, though. Relax, and learn how locals deal with their

personal safety. Here are some basic guidelines we try to follow ourselves.

Avoiding the pitfalls1. Do not bother bringing flashy jewellery, gold, or platinum watches. If

you've got it, this is notthe place to flaunt it.

2. Carry along a photocopy of your passport, in case you are asked to

show some ID (often for entrance at nightclubs and always when you

take a long distance bus). Do not take your original passport out of

your house unless heading to the airport.

3. Do not take along more cash than you need. Most restaurants and

stores take plastic, anyway and most Brazilians pay with cards too.

4. Stay at areas specifically recommend.

5. Avoid dark or isolated areas where you do not see a single soul at

night. If you dont feel safe or if you get lost, take a cab. Follow

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6. Walk with a sense of purpose, as if you know where you are going.

7. Don't walk around with your camcorder or your state-of-the-art

camera swinging from your limp hand, like a shopping bag. Keep

electronics out of sight while on the street, cell phones included.

8. If you bring along expensive cameras or camcorders, consider

insurance!

9. At the beach, do not leave your expensive camera, passport or cash

laying around on the sand unattended while you go for a few laps. Do

not hideyour money in the sneakers, either. If youre going to take a

swim, ask someone nearby to keep an eye on your stuff. If possible,

dont bring anything to the beach other than a house key, a canga,

and flip-flops.

10.At night, if possible, avoid carrying a bag, especially purses. Try and

keep everything in your pockets so that youll be less of a target.

(Though thieves know to look for cellphones in your pockets. Just be

aware of your surroundings and stay in a group at night and you

should be fine!)

11.When walking around at night, avoid speaking languages other than

Portuguese.

12.If you take a bus, avoid the window seat, or the back rows. Keep the

exact change in hand, so you don't have to mess with your wallet

(which obviously is in your front pocket).

13.Good Night Cinderellais an old trick that works wonders. You take a

drink offered by a friendly stranger. It contains powerful sleeping

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person will gain access to your valuables while you are helpless. Do

not leave your drink unattended at bars or discos, for the same

reason.

14.Don't take strangers you've just met back to your room - even if you

think you are in love! This is the easiest way to become a victim of

violence, or theft. Take them to a honeymoon motel, instead.

15.At nightclubs, stay away from dreadfulpitboys. These muscular guys,

nicknamed after their mandatory pitbulls, tend to hang out in boys-

only groups, and may pick up fights for no apparent reason. As they

sometimes greet each other with a kiss in the mouth, they could be

mistaken for harmless Barbies.

16.Don't get involved with the drug scene, even if you think you know

what you're doing. You dont.

17.If the worse happens, and you are approached by a criminal element,

try to keep calm. Do not fight. They may be on drugs, could react

violently, and you certainly have more to lose than they do. If

someone confronts you or robs you, let them have it. The thief

might have a knife or gun concealed. Money and phones can be

replaced, you cant.

Though police officers in the street try to be helpful, most do not speak

other languages. If you need to report something was stolen for insurance

purposes, go to the tourist police . Their office is conveniently located at:


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you can easily use it at the Banco do Brasil, our main bank. As it is a market

exchange rate and Brazil still considered an unstable country, exchange

rates vary a lot from day to day.

For todays rate:

http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/currencies/americas_currencies.html

Banco do Brasil excepts for sure foreign cards, others dont always do that.

Keep in mind that you pay a fee everytime you take money from an ATM!

Also bring more than one card with you, that you keep with your passport at

home or in a safe place. In case something happens you have a spare one.

Dont keep all your money in the same place, spread it over different places

than just your wallet.

Cost of LivingBrazil is mostly cheaper than Europe, but more expensive compared to

other countries in Latin-America. Here is a list of average prices for living

costs:

Goods Prices in Reais (R$)

Meals A normal lunch R$ 8,00-15,00.

Beer Can R$ 1,50 (supermarket)

Quartel na Praa Ramos de Queiroz, s/n

Praa da S

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Beer in a nightclub is around R$ 3-5 (can 300ml)

Water R$ 1,50

Soda R$ 2,00

Big Mac + fries + soda R$ 7,90Pizza from R$ 15,00 to R$25,00

Laundry R$15,00 (washing and drying)

Marlboro cigarettes R$2,00

Hair cut R$7,00 to R$25,00

Shampoo R$4,00

Bus ticket R$2,80

Phonecard (20 units) R$ 3,00

Newspaper (Local) R$ 0,50 and R$2,75 (Sunday)

Coffee in a caf R$ 1,50

Entrance in a night club R$ 15,00-35,00

Cinema R$ 14,00

Sandwiches R$ 3,00 5,00

Ticket for soccer game R$ 15,00-35,00

CD R$ 23,00

One Pack of Condoms (3 units) R$ 4,50

Bought Outside Made at homeDaily Meals Average Price Average Price

Breakfast R$ 5,00 to R$ 12,00 R$ 4,00 to R$ 8,00

Lunch R$ 8,00 to R$ 35,00 R$ 5,50 to R$ 14,00

Dinner R$ 7,00 to R$ 30,00 R$ 6,00 to R$ 15,00

As you can see, it's cheaper if you buy the rough ingredients at markets and prepareyour own meal at home. But if you are on rush, its better if you go outside and look for a

place to eat.

Accomodation Average Price

Hotel R$ 400 to R$ 600,00

1/4 Apartment R$ 300,00 to R$ 900

Flat R$ 400 to R$ 1200,00

These prices are per month for one person. If youll share your accommodation with

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Transportation Average Price

Bus Ticket R$ 2,80 to R$ 3,00

Cab (Taxi) - Initial Fare R$ 3,75

Cab (Taxi) - One kilometer R$ 1,70 to R$ 2,45

Cab (Taxi) - One quilometer R$ 1,70 to R$ 2,45

Documents and fees that you will need to pay Average Price

CPF R$ 7,00

RNE R$ 200,00

Bank account fee R$ 9,90 (monthly)

Cell Phone Average Price

Cell phone R$ 70,00 to R$ 250,00

Chip R$ 10,00 to 15,00

Entertainment Average Price

Movie Theater R$ 8,00 to R$ 19,00

Theater R$ 5,00 to R$ 50,00

Night Club R$ 20,00 to R$ 70,00

Soccer Game R$ 15,00 to R$ 30,00

Beverages Average Price

Beer R$ 2,50 to R$ 5,00Soda R$ 2,70 to R$ 3,50

Water R$ 1,00 to R$ 3,80

Aquarius/H2O R$ 2,50 to R$ 3,00

Fruit Juice R$ 1,50 to R$ 5,00

Drinks R$ 7,00 to R$ 15,00

Coffe R$ 1,00 to R$ 2,50

Snacks Average Price

Hamburguer R$ 3,00 to R$ 15,00

Pringles R$ 6,00 to R$ 8,00

Chocolate R$ 1,00 to R$ 7,00

Sandwiches R$ 2,50 to R$ 5,50

Pizza R$ 5,00 to R$ 40,00

Big Mac + Fries + Soda R$ 15,00

Utilities Average Price

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Phone Card R$ 4,00 to R$ 15,00

Magazine R$ 8,00 to R$ 15,00

Hair Cut R$ 15,00 to R$ 70,00

Shampoo R$ 5,00 to R$ 15,00

Pack of condoms (3 units) R$ 2,80 to R$ 3,90

Marlboro cigarettes R$ 5,50

Accommodation:Youll stay in host family (family or share with students as well).

Unfortunelyyou wont be able to choose. Dont worry you wont be without a

place to sleep, but there might be a chance of having to change house

during the internship. The place youll live wont have luxuries, so dont

expect Wifi at home, for example. Also hot water is not a standard in

Brazilian households. But we make sure you have a bed, a bathroom and

some privacy. Host families are not obliged to provide you with food,

however we make sure there Is a kitchen where you can prepare your own

things. Also host families are spread out through the city, so dont expectto live in the city centre and on walking distance.

Very important: talk with your family about the rules and customs the first

days. There might be a curfew, ask about the rules about staying in other

houses and bringing people along to your host family. Respect the house and

the family and clean up after yourself. Brazilians are real family people and

probably will include you in family gatherings and trips during your stay.

Besides that, youll only have accommodation guaranteed and provided by

AIESEC during the internship days.

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Nightlife In SalvadorOne of the major Salvador attractions is the myriad of nightlife

possibilities. Baianos are a festive breed, and seem to find a different

thing to do every night of the week.

Go to the movies or theater, or warm up at the bars and cafs. Stretch the

night at the samba halls, dance clubs and special parties. Girls often pay

less entrance than boys. An interesting concept is the open bar, where

you pay only entrance, but can have free drinks all night long. There's lots

to do if you're young, old, single, married, straight, gay, lesbian, or anything

in-between. This is a city that caters to all tastes.

Movie theaters in Salvador feature movies in the original language, with

Portuguese subtitles. The theater scene is also quite interesting. Even if

you don't speak Portuguese, you will enjoy watching musicals, or even

something more sophisticated like the opera or a ballet at the Municipal

Theater. Live music and shows are an attraction apart. There's everything

from intimate performances in cozy cafes, to major shows at concert halls

for as many as 4,000

The dance scene is very diversified. Do not miss the ax music shows,

Bahias popular rhythm. Ax (ASH-AY) means "Good Luck", a strong will,

faith. It is today one of the hottest rhythms in Brazil, especially during thenon-stop dancing during carnival season. Be aware that you might pay some

extra fee when there is live music in a bar.

Dance clubs play the latest hits from house to techno, trance, whatever is

the new trend. Find the right club for you, and have a great time! On

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For more information about tourist attractions and other general

information, we recommend that you have a look at the following sites:

http://www.aldeianago.com.br/

www.ibahia.com.br

www.agendasalvador.com.br

www.ibahia.com.br

www.bahia.com.br

www.bahia-online.net

www.praticus.com.br

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