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…
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…
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.…
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 Conjunctions – All You Need to Know
Without conjunctions, we would sound rather clumsy and inarticulate: I like apples. I like pears. I don’t like bananas. No one speaks like that. In avoiding the…
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…
Future Tense in Portuguese
In Portuguese, as in English, the Future tense is normally used to refer to actions that haven’t yet taken place. In what follows, I will walk you…
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…
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…
The Verb Ter in Portuguese
In short, the verb Ter is the Portuguese equivalent of Have in English as both share the same basic meaning and are used to form Perfect tenses:…
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…
Basic Portuguese Grammar for Beginners
Introduction Understanding the fundamentals of Portuguese grammar can be extremely helpful. In this blog post, I’ll touch on a few relevant aspects of Portuguese grammar that you…
Past Participle in Portuguese
In Portuguese, we use the Past Participle to form Perfect tenses and the passive voice. In addition, we use Past Participles as adjectives. In what follows, I will…
Portuguese Vocab for Foodies: Dining Out in Portugal
Portugal is a haven for foodies! From the freshest seafood to hearty stews and delicious desserts, Portuguese cuisine will tantalize your taste buds. Let’s master a few…
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…
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…
Most Useful Portuguese Phrases for Everyday Conversation
Portuguese is a beautiful and widely spoken language that is also useful for travel, business, and building connections with people from Portuguese-speaking countries. Whether you’re planning a…