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…
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 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…
Textbooks to Learn Portuguese – A Few Things to Keep in Mind
Looking for a Portuguese textbook? Access to quality learning resources from day one will help you start your learning journey on the right foot! While having a…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Conditional in Portuguese
In Portuguese, we use the Conditional tense to express desire, talk about unreal scenarios, or convey politeness. As you’ll soon see, however, the Imperfect tense (Pretérito Imperfeito)…
Portuguese Language Historical Origins
With over 220 million native speakers, Portuguese is the sixth most spoken language in the world. That is something! But where did this language originate? Being a…
Portuguese-Spanish Cognates
Being already familiar with Spanish while learning Portuguese is a huge advantage – these languages are closely related and share thousands of cognate words. Wondering about what…
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…
Portuguese Food Recipes (Practice the Imperative Mood)
Today I will bring you a few traditional Portuguese food recipes. You should know that following Portuguese recipes is an excellent way to create exposure and engage…
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…
Portuguese Reflexive Verbs and Pronouns
Reflexive verbs are abundant in Portuguese and many of them are frequently used in everyday life. It is easy for language learners – especially those unfamiliar with…
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…
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…
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…