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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
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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
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
You may have heard/read me saying to watch Portuguese shows or films to improve your comprehension. But what if you don’t have access to Portuguese TV? Or live abroad? Não faz mal! Today I bring you a step-by-step guide on where to access some programs online and how to get the subtitles to work! Please … Read more
Learning European Portuguese is exciting at the beginning. You learn how to say olá, obrigado, maybe order a coffee confidently… and then reality hits. You realise pronunciation feels different. Listening feels fast. Progress feels slower than you imagined. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a beginner or already building momentum, staying motivated … Read more