Unit 1 – Greetings, introductions and meeting people This guide follows the typical progression of Portuguese Government A1/A2 courses. Your textbook may introduce some topics in a slightly different order, but the language and skills covered are broadly the same. The first topics covered in most A1 Portuguese courses usually include greetings, self-introductions, and asking … Read more
A Guide for European Portuguese Learners When you start learning European Portuguese, you quickly find out there is a hidden additional language you need to learn right alongside it. And this is one of the most common struggles I hear from learners: grammar terminology. Words like sujeito, verbo, objeto, formas verbais, preposição, pretérito and the … Read more
Below is a sneak peek of this content! You now know how to use a and para. But when do we use one and not the other? Let’s keep it simple. The Core Idea 👉 A = simple movement 👉 PARA =… To view this content, you must be a member of Adelinas Patreon at … Read more
You now know how to use a and para. But when do we use one and not the other? Let’s keep it simple. The Core Idea 👉 A = simple movement 👉 PARA = destination + intention or a longer stay Both can mean “to” in English, but Portuguese often makes a distinction. A PARA … Read more
If you’ve ever said vou em Lisboa or estou a casa, you’re not alone.Prepositions of movement are one of the first confusing areas in European Portuguese. In this beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn how to express movement clearly using simple structures like ir a, ir para, and more. This post brings together all A0 lessons on … Read more
Below is a sneak peek of this content! Já te aconteceu estares a olhar pela janela, em silêncio, e alguém perguntar: “Estás bem?” — e tu responderes: “Sim… estava só a matutar.” Hoje vamos aprender algumas expressões em português europeu para falar… To view this content, you must be a member of Adelinas Patreon at … Read more
Para dizer “lost in thought” em português, temos a expressão “perdido em pensamentos”, que é uma tradução direta e utilizada. Mas temos outras expressões ainda mais utilizadas no dia a dia para expressar esta ideia. No final desta aula, vais conseguir compreender e usar estas expressões. 1. “estar a matutar” “Estar a matutar” significa pensar … Read more
If you’ve learned “a” already, you might be wondering: 👉 When do I use “para” instead? Let’s keep it simple. The Core Idea 👉 PARA = destination + intention Use it when: Watch the Video How to Use PARA in European Portuguese (Simple Beginner Guide) Simple Examples Common Mistakes 👉 A common mistake is using … Read more
Below is a sneak peek of this content! If you’ve learned “a” already, you might be wondering: 👉 When do I use “para” instead? Let’s keep it simple. The Core Idea 👉 PARA = destination + intention Use it when: you are… To view this content, you must be a member of Adelinas Patreon at … Read more
This listening exercise provides a simple explanation of one of the most important glands in the human body: the thyroid (a tiroide). In this lesson, you’ll hear an A1-level description of what the thyroid is, where it is located, and why it plays an essential role in keeping our body healthy. The text is designed … Read more