In this lesson, we're going to go over 171 (pronounced "um-sete-um").

For example, you might hear someone say "Cuidado com ele, ele é 171" (Be careful with him, he's a "171").

So what exactly does this mean and where does it come from?

Well, similar to how certain penal codes have made their way ...

I often hear Portuguese learners talk about how they can understand the news and audiobooks just fine, but then go to Brazil and can't understand anyone on the streets.

I get it.

Not only does the spoken language have significant differences from how it's taught in textbooks and apps, but Brazilia...