Author Archive | Jesse King

50 Common Portuguese Adjectives and How to Use Them

Adjectives are an important part of learning a new language, and Portuguese is no different. Using adjectives will help you …

Idioms usually can’t be translated literally. And if they are, confusion ensues for language learners. If you’re learning Portuguese, …

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 …

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 …