Prostitutes in one of Brazil's biggest cities are beginning to sign up
for free English classes ahead of this year's Confederations Cup and the
2014 World Cup.
Cida Vieira, president of the Association of Prostitutes in the city of
Belo Horizonte, said Tuesday that 20 have already signed up for the
courses and she expects at least 300 of the group's 4,000 members to
follow suit. The association is organizing the classes and seeking
volunteer teachers.
''I don't think we will have problems persuading English teachers to
provide services for free,'' she said. ''We already have several
volunteer psychologists and doctors helping us.''
She said classes are expected to begin in March and last up to eight months.
''It will be important for the girls who will be able to use English to
let their clients know what they are charging and learn about what turns
them on,'' Vieira said by telephone
'And for the same reasons we are also thinking of offering free French and Italian classes,'' she added.
Prostitution is legal in Brazil.
Belo Horizonte's 62,000-seat Mineirao Stadium will host three matches of the Confederations Cup and six games of the World Cup.
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