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Portuguese Defective Verbs
Defective verbs are verbs with incomplete conjugation. For instance, Portuguese defective verbs are only conjugated in the third 3-person (singular or plural). Some defective verbs are commonplace,…
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…
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“Como” in Portuguese – More Than Just “How”
The Portuguese word Como is way more than just a question word. In fact, I can think of 4 other ways of using Como! Let’s take a…
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…
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 thing. It is more fun (and more effective too) to learn a…
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Saber vs Conseguir vs Poder vs Conhecer in Portuguese
Many Portuguese language learners, especially those who have English as their first language, will struggle to discern between these verbs: Saber, Conseguir, Poder, and Conhecer. Why? Because…
Learn Portuguese – Tips to Get You Started
Portuguese is spoken by over 250 million people worldwide, making it the sixth most spoken language globally. If you’re interested in learning Portuguese, but don’t know where…
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Portuguese Food Recipes (Practice the Imperative Mood)
Today I will bring you a few traditional Portuguese food recipes. Following Portuguese recipes is an excellent way to create exposure and engage with your target language.…
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Common Portuguese Filler Words
Everyone should learn Portuguese filler words. Why? Often overlooked, filler expressions play a crucial role in communication – they work as a linguistic glue to articulate ideas…
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Falar vs. Dizer vs. Contar in Portuguese
Language learners often wonder about the difference between the verbs Falar, Dizer, and Contar. While they can sometimes be used interchangeably, certain contexts will call for one…
How to Overcome Language Learning Plateaus
Are you currently facing a plateau in your Portuguese learning journey? In this short article, I’ll suggest a few tips to help you keep pressing forward toward…
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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…
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Portuguese Polite Expressions – Desculpa vs. Com licença vs. Por Favor
Many Portuguese language learners struggle to discern between expressions such as Desculpa, Com licença, or Por favor. These are so-called “politeness” expressions and, as their name implies,…
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Portuguese Slang Expressions
Learning Portuguese slang expressions will infuse depth and character into your language journey. It will help you improve your conversational skills and sound more natural and make…
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…
Portuguese Songs for Language Learners
With its rich cultural heritage and vibrant music scene, Portugal offers a treasure trove of songs for language learners. And guess what! Learning Portuguese becomes even more…
Learn Portuguese Quickly and Joyfully
Are you eager to embark on an exciting journey to learn Portuguese? To make your learning process enjoyable and effective, here are five fun ways to do…
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Portuguese Yes-or-No Questions and Question Tags
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…
