Learning Portuguese might seem daunting, but what if you already know thousands of Portuguese words without even realizing it? Thanks to English-Portuguese cognates, you can boost your…
Here's an introduction to Portuguese grammar for beginners. Plain and easy.
Did you know there are two main Portuguese standards: European and Brazilian Portuguese? Many language learners, however, aren’t familiar with the key differences between them. So, what…
Heard from a distance, European Portuguese can sound a lot like Russian. Here's why, with audio examples of the rhythm and sounds the two share.
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.
Portuguese is an official language in nine countries on four continents. See where it's spoken, how many people speak it, and where it's the mother tongue.
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…
