Portuguese Possessive Pronouns and Determiners
Portuguese possessive pronouns and determiners indicate possession. In English, these are words like my, your, his, her, our, their (possessive determiners) and mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs (possessive pronouns). Possessive pronouns and determiners…
Portuguese Idioms with “Pé”
Getting acquainted with Portuguese idiomatic expressions is key to reaching language fluency and feeling at home with day-to-day lingo. Today, I am bringing you 13 frequently-used Portuguese…
Top 10 Apps to Learn Portuguese
Learning a new language is often an exciting and rewarding experience. If you are starting to learn Portuguese, you’re in for a treat. Whether you’re planning travel…
Top Portuguese Online Courses for Beginners (One-Off Fee)
With over 260 million speakers globally, Portuguese is one of the most spoken languages in the world. Whether you’re planning a trip to Portugal or any other…
Falar vs. Dizer vs. Contar in Portuguese
Portuguese language learners often wonder about the difference between the verbs Falar, Dizer, and Contar. While they can sometimes be used interchangeably, certain contexts will call for…
20 Portuguese Idioms and Expressions to Impress Locals
If you’re planning a trip to Portugal or simply looking to connect with Portuguese speakers, incorporating idioms and colloquial expressions into your conversations can make a significant…
The One Strategy You Need to Succeed as a Language Learner
Learning a new language is beyond doubt an exciting and fulfilling experience. But it can also become challenging and overwhelming for most of us, easily. There are…
Portuguese Regular Verbs in the Present Tense
Portuguese verbs are indeed more cumbersome to learn than, say, English. Being a Romance language, Portuguese is not short of verb forms to keep track of. Fortunately,…
Learn Portuguese – Tips to Get You Started
Portuguese is spoken by over 250 million people worldwide, making it the sixth most spoken language in the world. If you’re interested in learning Portuguese, but don’t…
Essential Soccer Terminology in Portuguese
Soccer, Futebol in Portuguese, transcends language barriers. But learning some terminology related to soccer won’t hurt. Whether you’re cheering on your favorite Portuguese team or enjoying a…
Portuguese Spelling Reform
In 1990, various Portuguese-speaking countries agreed on a spelling reform to create and maintain a cohesive, international standard across borders. In Portugal, in particular, the spelling reform came…
Movies for European Portuguese Language Learners
Embarking on the journey of learning European Portuguese can be both challenging and exciting. One effective way to enhance your Portuguese skills is by immersing yourself in…
Unveiling the Sounds of Portugal and Brazil: A Pronunciation Guide
Ever wondered why Brazilian Portuguese sounds like a lively samba, while European Portuguese feels more like a classic fado? Portuguese spoken in Brazil sounds more open and…
Portuguese Present Subjunctive (Presente Conjuntivo)
The use of the Subjunctive in Portuguese (Conjuntivo) is way more frequent than in English. That alone can be a stumbling block for many language learners as…
CEFR Levels (A1/A2/B1/B2/C1/C2) – What Do They Mean?
The CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – is an international standard for describing the proficiency level of language learners. It uses a 6-point…
How to Pronounce the Letter S in Portuguese
Let’s learn how to pronounce the letter S in Portuguese, or I should say European Portuguese to be more precise. As you may know, one letter can…
Portuguese Verbs “Ir” vs. “Andar” – Know When to Use Either
I’ve noticed that Portuguese language learners often use the verb Andar when they want to say Ir, and vice-versa. This happens almost without exception in a context…
This Is Why Portuguese Sounds Slavic
Being a Romance language, why does Portuguese – in specific European Portuguese – sound so Slavic?! Despite being geographically distant and belonging to different language families, Portuguese…