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…
Beyond Olá: Learn Essential Portuguese Greetings for Every Situation
You are learning Portuguese because you want to be able to interact with people in this language, right? Well, there is no better way to spark a…
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,…
The Portuguese Alphabet
What the Portuguese alphabet looks and sounds like is one of the first things you want to dive into as you start learning the language. The Portuguese…
Common Mistakes Portuguese Learners Make
Learning a new language is an exciting journey filled with new sounds, cultural insights, and the thrill of unlocking communication in a new idiom. But like any…
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…
Master European Portuguese Pronunciation: Essential Guide for Beginners and Beyond
I often hear people say that Portuguese sounds different from other Romance languages. And that’s because it’s true! So, what is so special about European Portuguese pronunciation?…
Forming the Plural in Portuguese
In Portuguese, not only nouns are spelled differently according to number (singular/plural), but also words belonging to other word classes such as adjectives, demonstratives, or possessive pronouns.…
Portuguese Yes-or-No Questions
In Portuguese specifically, yes-or-no questions look the same as declarative sentences, that is, the word order is kept unchanged. A few examples: DeclarativeTu estás no Porto. You are…
Portuguese vs. English Grammar: A Quick Guide
Curious how similar Portuguese grammar is to English? While both languages share a common ancestor in the Indo-European family, placing them in the same broad category, they’ve…
Learning European Portuguese vs. Brazilian Portuguese: What You Need to Know
Portuguese is a beautiful and diverse language spoken by millions of people around the world. If you’ve decided to learn Portuguese, you may have stumbled upon the…
Portuguese Question Words
Intrepid language learners start using Portuguese nearly from day one. I love the attitude and hope you are one of them. Besides bravery, to keep conversations going…
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 Language Origins
Portuguese boasts over 220 million native speakers, ranking it the world’s sixth most-spoken language – impressive! But where did this language begin? As a Romance language, Portuguese…
Learn Portuguese Faster and Easier with These Simple Tips
Learning a new language can be an exciting and rewarding experience. If you’ve committed to learning Portuguese, you’re in for a treat! As one of the most…
Struggling to Understand Spoken Portuguese? Here’s How to Improve Your Listening Skills
The road to Portuguese fluency demands strong listening comprehension. But how can we sharpen these skills efficiently? The key lies in systematic practice with resources tailored to…
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…
Portuguese Grammar: A Beginners Guide
Here's an introduction to Portuguese grammar for beginners. Plain and easy.