
Last Week, This Month, Next Year: The Portuguese Pattern
This lesson explains how to talk about past, present, and future in Portuguese beyond “hoje”, “ontem”, and “amanhã”.

This lesson explains how to talk about past, present, and future in Portuguese beyond “hoje”, “ontem”, and “amanhã”.

In Portuguese, as in many languages, the day is divided into distinct segments corresponding to various times and routines. This article will help you navigate the terminology…

Que horas são? Learn how to ask the time in Portuguese and how to answer, from quarter past and half past to the 24-hour clock used for schedules.

Mastering Portuguese small talk is an essential step for anyone learning the language. It’s not just about exchanging words—it’s about building confidence, connecting with people, and practicing…

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,…

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…

Here's an introduction to Portuguese grammar for beginners. Plain and easy.

Portuguese and Spanish share many words, but they sound very different. Hear them side by side and learn the false friends that trip up Spanish speakers.

Portuguese and English have more in common than you'd think. Here's where their grammar parts ways, and why gender and dropped subjects trip up learners.

There's more than one way to say hi in Portugal. Learn which greetings suit friends, which suit strangers, and why oi will make you sound Brazilian.

Portuguese uses the same 26 letters as English, but they sound different. Hear how each one is named in Portugal and learn what the accents and ç do.

Learn to count in European Portuguese, from zero to a million. Listen to each set of numbers and see where Portugal and Brazil spell them differently.

How do you say “Hi!” in Portuguese? What about “Thank you”? And how do you introduce yourself to others? If you’re an absolute beginner or planning a…