Top Mistakes English Speakers Make When Learning Portuguese
Learning Portuguese? Watch out for these common mistakes English speakers often make — and learn how to fix them.
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Life in Lusophone: Chronicles of a Portuguese Enthusiast.
Pasta: It’s Not What You Think
Think 'pasta' means spaghetti in Portuguese? Think again. Here's what it really means and how to avoid confusion.
Why Listening Is the Secret Weapon for Portuguese Learners
If you want to make real progress in Portuguese, listening should be your top priority. Here's why it's so powerful and how to make it part of your routine.
Hotel: Same Word, Different Sound
The word 'hotel' is instantly recognisable in Portuguese, but the pronunciation is very different from English. Here’s how to get it right.
How to Make Portuguese Part of Your Daily Life (Even If You’re Busy)
You don’t need hours a day to learn Portuguese. Here are simple, effective ways to make the language part of your life—even if you’re short on time.
Why Portuguese Feels Familiar: A Head Start for Romance and Latin Learners
If you've studied Spanish, French, Italian, Romanian, or even a bit of Latin, you may already have a head start in Portuguese. Find out why the language feels familiar and how to use this to your advantage.
Understanding Native Portuguese Speakers: Why It’s So Hard (and How to Get Better)
Why is European Portuguese so hard to understand when natives speak? Here's what's going on—and how to improve your listening skills.
How to Track Your Portuguese Progress Without Tests
No tests? No problem. Here’s how to know you’re improving in European Portuguese—without formal exams.
Getting My Acesso (A1) Results: What to Expect and How to Interpret Them
How to get the results of your A1 exam.
Staying Motivated When Progress Feels Slow
Frustrated by slow progress in Portuguese? Here’s how to stay motivated and keep moving forward.
Can You Learn Portuguese as an Older Adult? Absolutely — Here’s How
Worried you’re too old to learn European Portuguese? Here’s why age is no barrier—and how to make the most of your strengths.
Speaking European Portuguese: When and How to Start Practising Conversation
Ready to speak Portuguese? Here’s when—and how—to start practising conversation, even as a beginner.