Master essential greetings and polite expressions in European Portuguese, including pronunciation, usage, and cultural nuances for everyday situations.
Olá outra vez! If you’re learning Portuguese, one of the first things you’ll want to know is how to say goodbye in Portuguese. And, just like with greetings, there’s more than one way to do it! When first learning a new language, I always recommend learning useful expressions in chunks rather than trying to translate … Read more
Meeting someone for the first time is an important step when learning a new language. You might already know how to say olá (hello) or bom dia (good morning), but what comes next? How do you tell someone your name, say where you’re from, or ask a few questions to get to know them? In … Read more
When learning Portuguese, one of the things that can be a little confusing is that we have two verbs that can translate as “to know” in English: conhecer and saber. The good news is that, once you start seeing how these verbs are used in everyday situations, the difference becomes much easier to understand. We … Read more
In this video lesson, you’re going to learn Portuguese through a story about an ordinary morning in the life of a family. Instead of memorising grammar rules, you’ll listen, read, and notice how the language works in context. This helps your brain acquire Portuguese naturally – the same way you learned your first language. This … Read more
Embarking on the journey of Portuguese greetings involves more than just words; it’s a cultural dance with its rhythm and the often dreaded “cheek kisses”. Let’s delve into the nuances of Portuguese Greetings: To Kiss or Not to Kiss? in Portugal, along with a sprinkle of phrases that may weave through the fabric of introductions. … Read more
Olá pessoal! 🎄✨ This month, let’s infuse your Portuguese language learning journey with some holiday cheer! Let’s learn three very useful and common Festive Greetings in Portuguese. Practice when you’re out and about and be sure to let me know about what reactions you got! 🎅🎁 Christmas Greetings Boas Festas This one means “good feasts” … Read more
Olá, Bom Dia! In an earlier lesson, we covered some of the most common greetings in Portuguese. In this lesson, you can practice saying them yourself and get immediate feedback! No worries if it comes up wrong, just try again. If you finish them and want to start over, refresh the page. Let me know … Read more
Your first sentences will most likely be hello in Portuguese, how are you, and I don’t understand. When learning a new language, a good strategy is to learn in chunks. In other words, learn full sentences. So don’t forget to check out your “Portuguese survival sentences” kit. Also, check out Day 1 of the 30-Day … Read more