NEW FILL-IN
• B1 Intermediate
O cheiro das páginas
NEW MATCH
• A2+ Upper Beginner
Sabedoria popular
NEW LISTEN
• B1 Intermediate
O cheiro das páginas
NEW FILL-IN
• A2 Beginner
Um momento só meu
NEW ORDERING
• B1 Intermediate
Saúde pública ou privada?
NEW LISTEN
• A2 Beginner
Um momento só meu
NEW ORDERING
• A2+ Upper Beginner
Que grande maçada!
NEW FILL-IN
• B2 Advanced
Porque é que soluçamos
NEW LISTEN
• B2 Advanced
Porque é que soluçamos
NEW ORDERING
• A2+ Upper Beginner
Menos velocidade, ruas mais seguras
NEW FILL-IN
• A2 Beginner
O prazer da leitura
NEW LISTEN
• A2 Beginner
O prazer da leitura
NEW COMPLETION
• B2 Advanced
Turismo e identidade urbana
NEW FILL-IN
• B1 Intermediate
O segredo da água salgada
NEW MATCH
• A2+ Upper Beginner
Tradição e convívio
NEW LISTEN
• B1 Intermediate
O segredo da água salgada
On-point Lessons for Portuguese Grammar and Pronunciation
Level
Topic
B1
Verbsgerundpast continuouspresent continuousprogressive tenses
Portuguese Gerúndio
To talk about actions in progress, Portuguese relies on the Gerúndio—its version of the English present participle.
A2
Pronounsdemonstrative pronouns
Portuguese Variable Demonstratives
Unlike invariable forms, Portuguese variable demonstratives reflect the gender and quantity of the noun, making agreement essential.
A2+
Verbsimperativeregular verbs
Portuguese Imperative – Regular Verbs
Giving directions, making polite requests, or issuing firm commands—all rely on the Imperative mood in Portuguese.
A2+
Pronounsdemonstrative pronouns
Portuguese Invariable Demonstratives
Unlike demonstratives like este or aquela, invariable forms such as isso, aquilo, and isto stay the same regardless of gender or plurality.
A2+
Verbssaber conseguir poder conhecer
Saber vs Conhecer in Portuguese
Portuguese splits the English verb 'to know' into saber and conhecer, each with its own nuance and usage depending on context.
A2+
Verbssaber conseguir poder conhecer
Saber vs Conseguir vs Poder in Portuguese
While saber, conseguir, and poder can all relate to capability, they aren’t fully interchangeable—Portuguese speakers choose them based on context and nuance.
B1
Verbscompound tensesparticiples
Portuguese Past Participle
Portuguese relies on the Past Participle to express completed actions, describe passive constructions, and modify nouns like an adjective.
A2+
Verbspast continuouspast tenseprogressive tenses
Past Continuous in Portuguese
To express ongoing past actions in Portuguese, simply take the Present Continuous formula and shift estar into the past tense.
Pronunciationdiphthongsvowels
Portuguese Common Diphthongs
From pai to mãe, Portuguese diphthongs create distinctive vowel glides that give the language its musical quality.
A2
Other topicsplurals
Forming the Plural in Portuguese
Turning singular words into plurals in Portuguese isn’t random—it follows clear spelling conventions, especially for nouns and adjectives.
B1
Verbscompound tensespast tense
Pretérito Perfeito Composto
Portuguese uses the Pretérito Perfeito Composto to convey that something has occurred repeatedly or just recently—often with an ongoing feel.
A2
Pronounspossessive pronouns
Portuguese Possessives Pronouns
Portuguese uses possessive pronouns to show who owns something or how people are connected—just like 'my,' 'your,' or 'their' in English.
