Practical advice to help you learn European Portuguese effectively. Explore strategies for improving speaking and listening skills, staying motivated, building vocabulary, and making consistent progress in your language learning journey.
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
If you’ve ever wondered why some language learners seem to pick up Portuguese effortlessly, or why reading and listening can feel more powerful than memorising lists of words, this is the page for you. Here, we dig into the theory behind the method I use in my lessons and stories. Where this all began: Krashen’s … Read more
We are practising our Portuguese in this one. Below is a short article about Fátima and it’s part of a proposed reading exercise in the The 3 F’s of Portugal post. Olá! Nesta publicação vamos falar sobre Fátima, um dos locais mais importantes de peregrinação em Portugal. Fátima está situada no centro de Portugal, perto … Read more
As we step into the Ano Novo (New Year), it’s the perfect time to set language-learning goals that will propel your journey forward. Adopting effective resolutions can make all the difference for Portuguese enthusiasts like us. Let’s explore 5 proven Language New Year’s Resolutions to make it a year of linguistic achievements. 1. Daily Vocabulary … Read more
I know how busy the festive seasons are! Especially if you have little kids! Add all the planning, travel, and family engagements and you’re left with zero time for anything else! However, it’s essential to find ways to retain progress during the Holidays without this feeling like an additional burden. Moreover, it can and should … Read more
Embarking on a language-learning journey is an exciting endeavour. However, it’s crucial to set realistic goals to ensure continuous motivation and progress. In this blog post, we’ll explore the dangers of aiming for perfection and the demotivation that can accompany unrealistic goals. Additionally, I’ll provide valuable tips on setting achievable goals that will keep you … Read more
On Phone (I’ve changed the button to Tavira Students) Step 1 – Select Menu. Step 2 – Scroll down to login and click. Step 3 – Input your email and password and click the orange login button. Step 4 – Click on “My Courses” or scroll to the course as shown in step 5. Step … Read more
Here are a few strategies to implement to reduce your anxiety in Portuguese and avoid your “mind going blank” when you try to speak Portuguese: 1 – Listening to Portuguese music or podcasts Listening to Portuguese language content can help you get used to the rhythm and intonation of the language, as well as pick … Read more
So what is A1/A2 in Portuguese? It means beginner level. A1 and A2 are part of the CEFR levels. These are descriptors for the different levels of proficiency in a language. It’s the most frequently used method in standardised courses to support language learning, teaching, and assessment. Rather than just using the classic level denominations: … Read more
How’s your Portuguese? Take the overview quiz below to gauge your Portuguese and get an idea of what level you’re at. This quiz is not an official language proficiency test and its purpose is to serve as a guide. This way you can more accurately self-access where you’re at and what you need to focus … Read more