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 Past Tenses – Usage Rundown Anchored to English
In this article, we will look at the Portuguese equivalents of the English Past Simple, Past Continuous, and Past Perfect tenses. Past Simple Preterite – Completed Actions…
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 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.…
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:…
Super Common Portuguese Expressions for Everyday Use
Learning Portuguese common expressions and idioms is essential for several reasons: Communication Effectiveness. Native speakers use idiomatic expressions all the time. Incorporating those expressions into your repertoire…
Portuguese Polite Expressions – Desculpa vs. Com licença vs. Por Favor
At the beginning of their learning journey, many Portuguese language learners struggle to discern between expressions such as Desculpa, Com licença, or Por favor, namely, when to…
Portuguese vs. Spanish: How Similar Are They Actually?
Portuguese and Spanish are Romance languages that share a common root: they both stem from Vulgar Latin. But how similar are they? Portuguese and Spanish are different…
How to Overcome Portuguese Language Learning Plateaus
Embarking on a journey to learn a new language is exciting but it also comes with challenges. If you’re currently facing a plateau in your Portuguese language…
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…
Here’s Why Portuguese Sounds like Russian
I often hear people saying that Portuguese sounds like Russian! What is so striking about that comment is that Portuguese and Russian are relatively distant languages –…
Portuguese Regular Verbs in the Past Tense
Let’s look at Portuguese regular verbs and conjugation patterns in the Past tense – both Preterite and Imperfect conjugations (aka Pretérito Perfeito and Pretérito Imperfeito). As you’ll…
Portuguese Slang Expressions (Portugal)
Learning Portuguese slang expressions will infuse depth and character into your language journey. Not only will it help you improve your idiomatic feel for Portuguese and sound…
The Top 50 Most Common Portuguese Phrases You Need to Know
Are you planning a trip to Portugal, or want to get a taste of Portuguese? Learning some of the most common Portuguese phrases will certainly come in…
Portuguese Object Pronouns
Little words like lhe, te, or nos often surround Portuguese verbs. Those are object pronouns just like him, you or us in English. Simply put, object pronouns…
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…
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 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.…