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Textbooks to Learn Portuguese – A Few Things to Keep in Mind
Looking for a Portuguese textbook? Accessing quality learning resources from day one will set you on the right path in your language…
Portuguese Online Courses for Beginners
With over 260 million speakers globally, Portuguese is one of the most spoken languages in the world. Whether planning a trip to…
Super 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…
CEFR Levels (A1–C2) Explained
The CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – is an international standard for describing the proficiency level of language…
Learn Portuguese Faster with In-Context Resources
Your Portuguese skills will grow the more you engage with in-context resources (ICRs) like stories or podcasts that naturally immerse you in…
Neglecting Pronunciation Is Your Big Mistake
While mastering pronunciation is fundamental for language learning, many learners underestimate its importance. That’s a big mistake, and I want to tell…
What is the CIPLE Exam?
If you’re wondering what the CIPLE exam is and whether it’s necessary for obtaining permanent residency or citizenship in Portugal, the answer…
How to Stay Consistent and Succeed in Learning Languages
Learning a new language is an exciting and fulfilling experience. But let’s be honest—it can also feel overwhelming at times, and it’s…
Why Is Portuguese Harder to Learn than Spanish?
Portuguese and Spanish are two of the most widely spoken Romance languages in the world and both are considered relatively easy for…
10 Portuguese Slang Expressions You Need to Know
As a language learner, diving into Portuguese slang will deepen your immersion in the culture and make you sound more authentic when…
The Verb Ter in Portuguese
In Portuguese, the verb Ter is equivalent to the English verb Have, and it plays a crucial role in expressing possession and…
Is Portuguese Hard to Learn? A Realistic Look at Challenges & Learning Time
Thinking about learning Portuguese? You might be wondering: Is Portuguese hard to learn? The difficulty of learning Portuguese depends on several factors,…
Passive Voice in Portuguese
Passive voice – as opposed to Active voice – highlights the recipient that is acted upon by the agent of the verb. Accordingly,…
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?…
50 Most Common Verbs in Portuguese
Want to start speaking Portuguese as soon as possible? The key is to learn the words you’ll use most often! Here’s a…
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…
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…
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…