Level Up Your Portuguese with In-Context Reads.
Your Portuguese skills will flourish if you spend more time with in-context reads, hands down. More so when those materials are specifically written for language learners. In-context…
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.…
The Imperative in Portuguese
Like other Romance languages, Portuguese has an abundance of verb forms. Adding to the pile is the Imperative mood. We use the Imperative to give instructions and…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
Portuguese Verbs Ser vs. Estar: How and When to Use Either
In Portuguese, there are two To Be verbs: Ser and Estar. Not fully understanding their differences, language learners will often hesitate between using one or the other.…
Present Continuous in Portuguese
In Portuguese, as in English, we use the present continuous to talk about ongoing actions. Note, however, that the present continuous in the European and Brazilian standards look…
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…
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…
Portuguese-English Cognates: Boost Your Portuguese Vocab Overnight
Here you are, learning a new language and probably assuming you are starting from ground zero. What if that’s not the case at all? What if you…
‘Tão’ v. ‘Tanto’ in Portuguese – Know the Difference
Portuguese language learners often struggle to distinguish between the adverbs tão and tanto. Are you one of them? I get it! After all, tão and tanto are…
How to Master Portuguese Verb Conjugation
Portuguese verb conjugation can be daunting for language learners, no doubt. But with the right approach and consistent practice, you can most definitely overcome it. And believe…
What Language Do They Speak in Portugal? Asking the Important Questions
Ah, Portugal. Land of sun, surf, and… what language was it again? That’s right, folks, it’s time for another installment of “Geography for the Slightly Bewildered”! Today’s…
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…