Discover The Portuguese Yes: 10 Alternatives to Sim
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Discover The Portuguese Yes: 10 Alternatives to Sim

Sim, Não, Talvez, Por favor, and Obrigado or Obrigada. These are the first words most students acquire when they start learning Portuguese. Yet, sooner or later, they need to search for different expressions. After all, how long can you keep a conversation if you answer only with yes, no, or maybe? In this blog post, you will explore ten different ways…

How to Stay Motivated to Learn a Language – Part 2: Dealing With Plateaus
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How to Stay Motivated to Learn a Language – Part 2: Dealing With Plateaus

Hitting plateaus is among the most common and demotivating challenges language learners face. Unfortunately, many become discouraged and postpone their dream of learning a foreign language. Truthfully, learning a language is a compelling project, something you can feel proud of for a lifetime. But after the first excitement fades, you can lose your internal motivation….

How to Stay Motivated – Part 1: Common Difficulties in Learning Language Paths
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How to Stay Motivated – Part 1: Common Difficulties in Learning Language Paths

Among the questions language learners ask the most are: Why is it hard to learn a new language? And Why is learning a second language so difficult? Of course, some foreign languages are more challenging to acquire than others. But none is impossible. Besides, learning a language is a fun way to boost your curriculum, health, and…

10+ Fun Ways to Learn a Language
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10+ Fun Ways to Learn a Language

Most people associate language learning with sitting still. Studying silently and memorizing grammar rules are standard practices for most teachers. And for some learners, those methods are effective. But they are boring, and you might struggle to stay motivated and focused. What if there was a different and funnier way to learn? What if you…

Basic Portuguese for complete beginners – your first lesson!

Basic Portuguese for complete beginners – your first lesson!

Free Memrise lesson and Free trial: https://portuguesewithcarla.com/first20 Learn the top 20 essential European Portuguese words for beginners in this video lesson. Discover how knowing a few words and phrases can enhance your travel experience and make locals more interested in helping you. Plus, stay tuned for an exciting announcement at the end of the video!…

Funny Portuguese Phrases and Expressions to Use in 2024
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Funny Portuguese Phrases and Expressions to Use in 2024

Have you ever heard a Portuguese person say they will have to swallow a frog (Engolir um sapo)? How about telling someone else to go bother Camões (ir chatear Camões)? Part of learning Portuguese is exploring the funny expressions that add so much character to the language. However, these idioms carry a story behind them…

Your First Words in Portuguese From Portugal
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Your First Words in Portuguese From Portugal

Do you want to start learning Portuguese? Then, this post is for you! Prepare yourself to explore the essential Portuguese phrases and words. These tools will allow you to kickstart your language-learning journey already one step ahead. There are many reasons why you should learn Portuguese From Portugal. Learning a new language is exciting! It opens many…