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Portuguese Residential Language Village

Bem-vindo a Mar e Floresta, Concordia Language Villages’ Portuguese immersion program where aldeões (villagers) wade boldly into the language, culture and traditions of the Lusophone world, especially those of Portugal, Brazil and the southern African countries of Mozambique and Angola.

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Portuguese Residential Language Village

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While there is no confusing the North Woods of Minnesota with the Atlantic coast of Portugal or the tropics of Brazil, at Mar e Floresta we do our best to recreate a bit of the ambiance of both. From the time they wake up in the morning to the time they go to bed at night, villagers find themselves constructively engaged in a variety of community and cultural activities, all geared toward having them listen, speak and eventually even start to think in Portuguese, the world’s sixth most widely spoken language. Learn more

Authentic Cuisine

<p>Sunday dinner features <i>churrasco </i>(Brazilian-style grilled meat).</p>

Sunday dinner features churrasco (Brazilian-style grilled meat).

Authentic Cuisine

Villagers at Mar e Floresta have the opportunity to travel the Portuguese-speaking world each day from the comfort of their lakeview bandejão – from top-it-yourself Brazilian Rodizio de Pizza to Bibinka of East Timor. All meals are prepared onsite by Mar e Floresta’s dedicated kitchen staff and feature fresh and healthy, locally-sourced ingredients. Learn more

Music, Dance and Art

<p><i>Mar e Floresta</i> villagers: The Rhythm is with them.</p>

Mar e Floresta villagers: The Rhythm is with them.

Music, Dance and Art

Few countries anywhere in the world are more known for their music and dance than Brazil, and villagers at Mar e Floresta get to tap into that vibrant and pulsating tradition on a daily basis. But that’s only part of the artistic Lusophone culture that awaits you. Create art inspired by the dynamic culture surrounding the Portuguese language at Mar e Floresta. Learn more.

Sports and Activities

<p><i>Futebol </i>is huge in the Lusophone world…and at <i>Mar e Floresta!</i></p>

Futebol is huge in the Lusophone world…and at Mar e Floresta!

Sports and Activities

Each day at Mar e Floresta also includes numerous outdoor activities, many of them distinctly Portuguese in nature. In addition to burning off calories and energy, they also allow for additional hands – and occasionally feet – on language acquisition. Learn more

Scholarships

Scholarships

Need-based scholarships are available for Portuguese summer youth immersion sessions through the Passport Fund. Scholarships are based on a family’s adjusted gross income, number of dependents, and the length of the session.

Additionally, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education offers a $1,000 stipend for Minnesota students who qualify for free or reduced lunch at school. Additional information is available here.

Programs

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Meet the Dean

The dean is the on-site director of the Language Village. Kirsten Addison is the dean of both Mar e Floresta, the Portuguese Language Village, and El Lago del Bosque, the Spanish Language Village at Cass Lake. She goes by Salomé at Mar e Floresta and Cristina at El Lago del Bosque. Kirsten has been on staff at Concordia Language Villages for over 25 years, serving as dean in various capacities since 1996.