CIPLE Exam Necessary for Permanent Residency in Portugal or Citizenship
If you wonder whether you need to take a language test to obtain permanent residency in Portugal, the answer is, yes. To obtain Portuguese permanent residency or…
Spanish-Portuguese False Friends to Keep an Eye Out For
Despite their shared Latin roots, Spanish and Portuguese aren’t perfect twins. Thousands of words appear similar, but some have diverged in meaning over time, becoming what linguists…
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…
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…
Learn Portuguese with These Top YouTube Channels
There are several media you can use to learn Portuguese and YouTube is undoubtedly worth trying. Below you’ll find a list of 10 YouTube channels specifically conceived…
Speaking Portuguese with Confidence
Achieving fluency in Portuguese, arguably anyone’s ultimate goal, can feel daunting. Many learners believe immersion in a Portuguese-speaking country is the only path to mastery. But fear…
How to Find Portuguese Language Tutors and What to Look for?
Those of you learning Portuguese who want to get better at speaking in your target language should consider practicing with a tutor, which leads to the following questions:…
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…
Learn Portuguese with Stories
Learning Portuguese doesn’t need to be tedious. If you don’t enjoy learning languages with textbooks or sitting in a classroom, there are other ways to approach it.…
Quick Tips to Improve Your Portuguese
How can you develop your Portuguese language skills as fast as possible? There are several things you can do to accelerate your language learning journey. Today, I…
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…
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…
Learning Portuguese: Do I Need to Become a Grammar Geek?
Do you need to become a grammar guru to speak Portuguese fluently? Here’s the truth: There’s no one-size-fits-all answer! Ultimately, the best way to learn Portuguese is…
Learn Portuguese with Subtitles: Best Practices
Once you’ve mastered Portuguese, you can enjoy watching TV shows or YouTube without subtitles or listening to radio and podcasts. That should be your ultimate goal. However,…
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.…
Learn Portuguese: Strategies to Achieve Fluency
So you are learning Portuguese, that sounds great! There are plenty of good reasons for doing it, and I am sure you have yours. While some motivations…
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…
Practice Portuguese with a Language Exchange Partner
To master your conversation skills in Portuguese you’ll need to go beyond textbooks and language apps such as Duolingo. In this blog post, we’ll explore how you…