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Portuguese Idioms for Learners: 50 Common Portuguese Phrases

When you’re learning a new language, there’s nothing more annoying than translating something word for word and getting a confused …

Living in Brazil taught me one very important language lesson: Portuguese listening practice is as important as any grammar book.…

“Moça, você pode me ajudar?” (Young woman, can you help me?) I turned to my friend in disbelief. Did she …

I’ve done it and so will you. In fact, nearly every Portuguese learner will do this at some point in …

You can learn Portuguese right from the comfort of your home. Learning Portuguese from home is pretty amazing! This blog …

Think of your favorite food. Now imagine not being able to ask for it. Scary, right? Well, if you’re making …

When I first got to Brazil, I saw people giving each other beijinhos (kisses) to greet each other. It didn’t …

Reading is one of the first skills you’ll pick up when learning Portuguese because it contributes to the rest of …