Study English in an English College

If you want to study English, there is no better place to learn the language than in England itself - Quaint, fashionable, historic, with sprawling countryside and very appealing villages. With towns and cities, boasting unrivalled architectural diversity, whereby, history and tradition meets modernity.

This is a wonderful opportunity to study English in the traditional home of the language - Living, studying and working amongst English native speakers, in their own cultural environment will be an invaluable aid in helping you to achieve your objectives.

Your College location

You will be based in Brighton, on the south coast of England, amid beautiful, sprawling Sussex countryside, and as a welcome bonus, your college is less then 50 minutes from London.

Some important points about your English course:

You will be taught by professional teachers.
Class sizes are a maximum of 12 students.
All students are over 16 years old.
Your teachers will offer counselling sessions, and ask about accommodation and your life in England.
The college has a self study centre to help you improve your English outside classes.
Academic and Administration staff will help you apply for a university place - and advise you.
Regency College is acreddited by The British Council.
In addition to your chosen Cambridge English examination qualification (or other) Regency College will present you with a certificate at the end of your course.

Your Accommodation

Your accommodation is going to be an integral part of your English cultural experience, with this in mind, you have a wide-ranging choice of accommodation options.
Your accommodation options:
Homestay with a local English family.
Self catering flat in Regency College.
Local hotel or guest house.
Private rented accommodation in Brighton.
You may choose to have a single or shared room, the choice is yours. You may also decide whether you want to have your meals included in your accommodation choice, or to be more adventurous and take care of your own eating arrangements.

Got a Question?
please don't forget, if you have a question, want advice on the best option(s). Or perhaps you would like to talk to a native English speaker about what its like to live and study in England - Ask us, Here!

You can check it out ; here: http://unitedkingdom.volunteerbrazil.com/

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Brazil


Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Recife, Brazil

Are you looking for bed and breakfast accommodation in Recife?

Room RateTariff

R$ 60 per person per night (around US $ 34 – 16 United Kingdom Pounds – 23 Euros)

Airport pick-up is available for US $ 35 (up to 3 people)

Please email: bedandbreakfast@volunteerbrazil.com

Or make your reservation here: Reservation (please let us know your dates, how many nights accommodation you require and if you want airport-pick-up).

Or call us:
0055 81 32692793 (regular line)
005581 88798877 (mobile).

Both English and Portuguese speakers are welcome at our bed and breakfast.

Local information
Your bed and breakfast is only a short bus ride to down town Recife and the beach area of Boa Viagem. The exquisite resort of Porto de Galinhas is less than an hour on local transport and the historic and UNESCO site of Olinda is less than 5 miles away.

Recife has a tropical climate and is a hot sunny city, light clothing and shoes are reccomended. The city is served by Recife Guararapes International Airport, and domestic flights can be easily arranged to the Amazon in the north or Rio de Janeiro in the south. The fourth largest city in Brazil derived its name from the Portuguese word for Reef, and being protected by a long coastal reef you will find some of Brazils best beaches along its coast, in particular, Porto de Galinhas which is considered to be the second most beautiful beach in Brazil.

(in actual fact the beach considered to be the most beautiful is also in Pernambuco - on the island(s) of Fernando de Norohna). Recifes deep cultural roots are notable, and the citys cultural program should not be overlooked. You will find many fine restaurants, a pulsating nightlife, and rich places to explore art, craft, music and dance. Traditional handcrafts to look out for are clay figuerines, wood sculptures, leather goods and woven straw which you will find at markets and shops hidden away in the citys narrow streets.

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Donate to Volunteer Brazil - Brazil Donations

If for whatever reason you are unable to volunteer or come to Brazil - you can still help by making a donation...

Why not make a donation?

There are 2 ways you can make a donation:

By making a regular monthly or annual donation...

A one-off donation...

Either way you will be contributing to a very, very worthwhile, much needed and greatly appreciated cause - moreover, you will recieve initial and regualr information and feedback about your oen and other donations...
You may either make a monetary donation using your American Express card or by sending a contribution direct to our bank account using the SWIFT bank transfer facility.

Some points to consider regarding donations...

You may donate as little as US $50 (50 Euro or 25 GBP)...

You can choose a generic project for your donation...

You will receive an acknowledgement and details of where and on what your donation has been used - with regular updates...

If you choose to donate monthly, you will recieve a monthly donations newsletter - for one-off donations, this will be quarterly...

You may donate clothes, books, school supplies, IT equipment - in fact almost anything which maybe needed or useful to our projects in Brazil - please contact us for our delivery address in Brazil.

If you have a question, want more information or would like to donate, please contact us today! Contact us

To make a donation using your AMEX please call us on 00 55 81 32692793 (Office) or email us @ information@volunteerbrazil.com

We will need your card number; name on card, expiry date and 4 digit security number (on the front of your card), and of course the amount you wish to contribute (and whether it is a one-off contribution or monthly/annual).

For a contribution direct to our bank in Brazil - Please contact us for our banking information - information@volunteerbrazil.com

Thank you for reading and hopefully, donating - see you soon...

Brazil Carnival 2008 - The Greatest Show on Earth...

Book NOW - 5 nights bed and breakfast from 600.00 USD (295 Pound) per person...

Come and join us for the Worlds Greatest Carnival Party - Early Booking is Strongly Advised!

5 Nights - From Friday 1st February through Wednesday Morning 6th February (Carnival period is Saturday 2nd February through Tuesday 5th February)

Reserve Your Place FOR 2008 - Click Here!

Price includes - 5 nights bed and breakfast in Recife (in a homestay) & hotel pick-up. (hotel accom available @ extra cost - but will only be available until December at the very latest - hotel accom is almost fully booked...

Brazil hosts web policy forum

More than 2,000 people who oversee the workings of the net around the world are gathering in Brazil

Policy makers, activists and officials are gathering in Rio de Janeiro for the second Internet Governance Forum.

The UN-backed body aims to give those developing policies for the net a place to air problems and hear about others who have succeeded.
Sessions at the four-day forum will debate security, international domains and control of core net functions.

Debating chamber
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) grew out of the World Summit on the Information Society meetings which were held in 2003 and 2005.

The forum is intended to be a debating chamber that, among other things, helps to keep the UN Secretary General up to date with pressing net issues.

The IGF was also created to be a "neutral space" in which policy makers, concerned citizens, lobby groups, educators and companies can debate and swap ideas without the need to produce recommendations or decisions.
But this lack of measurable success has led some critics to decry it as little more than a talking shop.

"Using 'talking shop' as a negative suggests communication is a bad thing," said Emily Taylor, director of legal and policy at UK domain name overseer Nominet, who will be attending the meeting.

She said it was one of the few times that those involved with overseeing the net get a chance to gather.

"I know from working in the industry for a few years that an awful lot can be learned from your peers," she said.

Theresa Swinehart, general manager of global and strategic partnerships at net overseer Icann, said one of the most positive aspects of the IGF was that lack of pressure to produce decisions and policies.

"One of the big issues at the WSIS was the importance of sharing information and addressing issues that may not be under the jurisdiction of one particular organisation," she said.
In some senses, she said, the IGF could already be judged a success because it had put in touch people around the world working on the same thorny net problems.
"It's already demonstrated benefits because people are aware of the issues and have information about how to solve them," she said.

Ad hoc working groups have emerged from the first IGF in Athens and many are expected to report what they had been doing at the 2007 event.

Sessions at the IGF will debate how to improve net security and ways that governments have tackled rising cybercrime. Other sessions will look at linguistic diversity online, the move to IP version 6, the number system for all online devices, and how to protect free speech.
Ms Taylor said the debates typically involved the sharing of success stories, recounting of the mistakes some made and policies that did and did not work.

She said: "Often you learn as much from what went wrong as from what went right."

Report taken and made by the BBC

Volunteer in Argentina - Travel and Tango!

Argentina is an extremely pleasurable experience, so unexpectedly diverse, yet paradoxically, what you would expect from the second largest country in South America. It has one of the most diverse terrains on the planet - with a variety of climates. From subtropical to subpolar, in fact the highest temperature recorded is 49 Degrees Celcius, whilst the lowest recorded is - 39.

You will be based in Godoy in the region of Sante Fe, 60 kms from Rosario.
You may either Teach English to children and adults or teach or help with sporting activities (all types of sport). You may if you wish combine both activities and can also help the local authority in Godoy plan new programs for now and the future.

You will volunteer 5 days a week ,for a minimum of 4 hours per day. This allows you plenty of time to explore and immerse yourself in Argentinian Culture.

Your accommodation will be with an Argentine family who will serve you 3 meals per day.

Apply to Volunteer in Argentina

CARNIVAL FEB 2008

What will you be doing between

Feb 2nd through 6th 2008?

6 Nights - From Friday 2nd February through Wednesday 6th February (Carnival period is Saturday 2nd February through Wednesday 6th February)

6 nights of frenzied partying, 6 days of glorious sunshine - the ultimate , the best, the most famous of all Carnival's await's you. Do not delay much longer, as Carnival period in Brazil is booked-up very quickly, and accommodation can be problematic if you leave it too late.

You can book for Carnival in Brazil through Volunteer Brazil - check-out the Carnival Brazil page ;here: http://volunteerbrazil.com/myPictures/carnaval.html

You may choose from the following:

Carnival in Olinda

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

Carnival in Recife

Carnival in Bahia

Please state your preference on your application form, you will find it here; http://volunteerbrazil.com/booknow.html

And finally - WHY NOT VOLUNTEER DURING THE CARNIVAL PERIOD - IF EVER THERE IS AN INSTANCE OF KILLING 2 BIRDS WITH ONE STONE - THIS IS IT!

Go here: http://www.volunteerbrazil.com/

Have a great day......

20% off all Volunteer Programs in Brazil...

Have I got news for you - Volunteer Brazil are giving a very, very generous 20% discount off all their Volunteer Programs in Brazil - the only stipulation is that you must volunteer in Brazil, Argentina, Peru or Africa before December 31st 2007.

Check out the available volunteer programs;here:

http://volunteerbrazil.com/projects.htm

BRAZIL TESTIMONIAL

Here is a recent (so recent, Chris is still in Brazil) testimonial about Volunteer Brazil's Street Children Project

In Chris' own words....

hey Alan things are amazing!

its amazing here and i would recommend it anyone .the kids are amazing and each of them is so happy and playful. everyday we play and have fun.

im starting to get the launguage aswell being constantly surrounded by it. its okay if someones talking directly to me but if their talking around me it goes over my head. but its okay tho because i know whats going on most of the time.

but like i said everything is amazing, the scenery, the kids and the staff are also really good. they really help me and help explain things if needs be. had a massive futsol tournament last night and im paying for it now. my feet are in pain but it was worth it.

am really enjoying my experience here just cant believe how quick the days are going. hope everything is well with you. and thank you for this, i cant describe how happy i am here.

Chris, Recife, November 2007 (Street Kids Program)

Why is Brazil Real Estate attracting so Many Overseas Investors?

Overseas property investors are heading to Brazil for a multitude of reasons; even famous move stars and footballers are investing in Brazil real estate.

Here is a 100% themed website BRAZIL REAL ESTATE dedicated to increasing awareness and exposure about the Brazil real estate investment market is receiving a lot of interest and has even been featured in the UK national press.

The site is focused on the North East state of Rio Grande de Norte as being the investment hotspot and they have even produced a free 76 page country and buyers guide with detailed information about the area, tourist attractions, economic growth and other property investment related information.

The site highlights the importance of tourism growth being a key factor for all the investment activity.

Tourism development

The Brazilian government for the North East are and have been actively encouraging tourism growth and inward foreign investment especially in the north-eastern state of Rio Grande do Norte.

The northeast is full of flavours and vibrant colours. Music, dance, folklore, religion and regional culinary delights all abound with as many different delicacies as there are states and accents. It is an all year round paradise for those in search of perfect beaches, equally perfect weather and dramatic landscapes, all seasoned with a large dose of culture, history and folklore.

Exceptional Tourism Growth and Potential: Brazil had 5,358,000 visitors in 2005, an increase of 4% since 2004, placing them as the fourth greatest tourist destinations in the Americas. The amazing and diverse landscapes from Rio de Janerio the tropical city metropolis , the quintessential sandy beaches of the North East, to the Amazon Jungle mean Brazil has a wealth of varies attractions and a wide range of tourist activities.

However the main area for tourism development in Brazil as mentioned earlier is the north east region.This has originated from a large public investment programme which was initiated around 10 years ago: the Tourism Development Programme in the North East, PROSETUR / NE.Over 670 million dollars have been invested through this programme on;
- Transport- The environment- Infrastructures- Tourism management bodies
The success of this has resulted in the implementation of PRODETUR / NE II with an estimated investment of 400 million dollars.

Between 2002 and 2005, the number of international passengers at Brazilian airports increased by 50%. The north east of country, the main leisure destination in Brazil, saw a 160% increase in travellers within the same time period, this trend is predicted to continue.

This investment activity has encouraged international property developers to set up shop and start building a selection of top quality residential tourism resorts in the area.
4 new residential tourist developments worth mentioning are; Grand Natal Golf - Located only 20 minutes north of Natal the capital of Rio Grande do Norte; the sunniest and safest region of Brazil you will find this residential development that is absolutely respectful with the ecosystem, the unspoiled landscape, and the people living in the area.

The development will feature five golf courses, a heliport, a residential complex, tennis and paddle courts, a riding club, spa facilities, a health and aesthetics centre as well as a thriving commercial and recreational complex all surrounded by tropical gardens, pools and perfectly landscaped grounds.

Sol Do Atlantico - Only 150 meters from the shore-line is a beach lover’s paradise – the sophisticated, development has a front line, elevated position ensuring all properties come with exceptionally stunning views. Pipa Paradise - peace and tranquillity; the development is situated directly behind the ‘Chapadão’ a rocky plateau and conservation area located above the ‘Praia do Amor’, the Love Beach with some of the most spectacular sea views available anywhere in the world. Porto Brazil – apartments on a luxury secured gated community located only 12 km from the centre of the city of Natal with superb views over the surrounding area. It is a resort with a complete leisure, relaxation and amusement infrastructure including a range of services from tourist trips to rental management schemesTo view these developments then check out this site which has been designed to specifically showcase these 4 developments in all there glory, with floor-plans and areas and property pictures and investment points.

Here is the BRAZIL PROPERTY INVESTMENT site with all 4 developments.

In summary Brazil is a rising start for both Tourism and because of the massive investment now real estate investment is also growing in popularity.

We would like to point out that if you are looking to buy Brazil property make sure its in the right location including facilities and tourist attractions as well as making sure it’s a quality build and attractive type of property i.e. front line beach. This is just a quick guideline article and
This article is for information purposes only and you should consult independent professional advice before making any decisions or buying Brazil property.

Visit our web site where you can download your free 76 page country and buyers guide which is a must read before you buy Brazil property.

You can download the country and buyers guide which will help inform you with more detailed information about The North East and Tourist attractions and should help you decide on what area and type of property when looking to BUY BRAZIL PROPERTY