“Como” in Portuguese – More Than Just a Question Word
The Portuguese word Como is way more than just a question word. In fact, I can think of 4 other ways of using Como! Let’s take a…
Discover How to Start Speaking Confidently in Portuguese
Speaking in your target language is arguably the toughest language skill to master. At the same time, it is probably the main reason why you are learning…
Want to Learn European Portuguese? Dive into These Online Resources!
While learning Portuguese is an exciting journey, navigating the web for the best resources can feel overwhelming. Fret not, language learner! This post is your one-stop guide…
Improve Your Portuguese Speaking Skills
Most language learners can understand much more Portuguese than they can speak, which may feel frustrating. Does this resonate with you? See, speaking in Portuguese is way more…
The Top 3 Challenges of Learning Portuguese (And How to Overcome Them)
Portuguese has been gaining popularity among language learners worldwide. However, like any language, learning Portuguese comes with its own set of challenges. In this blog post, we’ll…
Poder vs. Conseguir in Portuguese – Tease Them Apart
Portuguese language learners often struggle to discern between Poder and Conseguir, not least native English speakers or anyone using English as a reference since Can usually encompasses…
Portuguese Tricky Verbs: Saber vs Conseguir vs Poder vs Conhecer
There’s a lot of confusion around the following Portuguese verbs: Saber, Conseguir, Poder, and Conhecer. That’s most likely the case for anyone using English as a reference…
Passive Voice in Portuguese
Passive voice – as opposed to Active voice – highlights the recipient that is acted upon by the agent of the verb. Accordingly, the recipient of the…
Portuguese Defective Verbs
Defective verbs are verbs with incomplete conjugation. For instance, Portuguese defective verbs are only conjugated in the 3-person (singular or plural). Some defective verbs are commonplace so…
The Portuguese Verb Haver
If you’ve been learning Portuguese for a while, you’ve probably noticed that little word há popping up everywhere. Indeed, há is a verb form of Haver, which…
Portuguese Language Historical Origins
With over 220 million native speakers, Portuguese is the sixth most spoken language in the world. That is something! But where did this language originate? Being a…
Neglecting Pronunciation Is Your Big Mistake
Pronunciation is key to learning a new language. Getting a good grasp of your target language sound system is indeed crucial. And yet, I often see language…
Podcasts for Portuguese Language Learners
The more exposure to Portuguese you get the better. Listening to podcasts is a great way to improve not only your listening comprehension but also your overall…
Portuguese Speaking Countries around the World
With over 220 million native speakers, Portuguese ranks as the sixth most spoken language in the world. If we add up those speaking it as a second…
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…
What Are Good Reads to Learn Portuguese and How to Make the Most Out of It
Are you looking for reads like short stories to help you develop your Portuguese skills? Sure. It is more fun (and often more effective) to learn a…
Portuguese vs. Spanish: What’s the Difference?
Are you considering learning a new Romance language but can’t decide between Portuguese and Spanish? Belonging to the same language family, they have a lot in common.…
English-Portuguese False Friends to Keep an Eye Out For
There are many English-Portuguese false friends (or false cognates if you will). Looking quite similar, these are words that people often assume to have the same meaning.…