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Book your first lesson for free 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5 Many people, especially at the beginning of learning Portuguese, ask whether there is really a big difference between European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese. In this episode, we talk about the most important differences: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and a few everyday language differences. If we w...

Book your first lesson for free 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ When I think of experiencing the real Portugal, the first thing that comes to mind is Festa de São João. It’s a tradition you simply can’t compare to anything else. That’s when everything best about Portugal comes together - during Santos Populares, the festivals celebrating the patron saints of different...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today will be short and to the point. Beginners often mix up two Portuguese verbs with similar meanings:  pensar  and  achar . In this episode, we share a few simple examples to help you make sense of the difference, so you’ll know once and for all when to use each one.

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠⁠⁠ Is it your first time going to Portugal and you want to be able to say something more than just “Bom dia”? Perfect - because that’s exactly what this episode is for! In this episode, you’ll get 20 ready-to-use phrases and sentences you can use right away at the airport, in a café, at a restaurant, in a shop and around t...

Today’s episode is a quick mini-topic that can be tricky: pequeno vs pouco. Pequeno describes size, while pouco describes quantity - it sounds simple, but in practice it’s easy to mix them up, especially at the beginning of learning Portuguese. We hope this episode makes it clearer so you won’t have to guess anymore whether you want pouco milk in your coffee… or a bit more. Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠⁠ https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠⁠ Colors in Portuguese?  It might seem like a pretty simple topic, but as is often the case with this language - it just can’t be  too  easy. Even colors have rules, exceptions, and their own “teams.” Some change form, some stay exactly the same and others shift depending on what they describe. In this episode, we put this col...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ Do you want to talk about the past in Portuguese, but you’re missing all those little “connectors” that help you build a sentence? In this episode, we go through the time expressions that most often appear with  pretérito perfeito : dates, days of the week, “x years ago,” “since,” and “for a couple of months.” Learn these and y...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ No joking! If you spill salt on the table in Portugal, you’re basically doomed. Unless, of course, you perform the little ritual that’s meant to undo the bad luck. In Portugal, nobody asks “does it work?” — they ask “are you sure you want to risk it?” In this episode, we’re sharing (completely for free) the recipe for how to be...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ When doctors used to say that a glass of wine with lunch helps digestion and blood circulation, the Portuguese took it to heart. And it looks like they’ve been sticking to that advice ever since very consistently. On top of that, it seems no one send a memo to Portugal about initiatives like Dry January. In this episode, we tal...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ If you want to tell someone in Portuguese what you did yesterday, where you were at the weekend, what you watched or who you met, this is where the pretérito perfeito – the Portuguese simple past – comes in. In this episode, we show you how to use it in practice, when it’s useful, but also when not to use it. We’ll go through t...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ I feel like we’ve heard this worn-out line a million times: “I’m not talented at languages” as the main reason why someone can’t learn a foreign language. But the truth is, you don’t need a talent for languages to speak Portuguese (or any other language). You need good habits and a smart approach. In this episode, we talk about...

This is our most personal episode so far. Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ We share why we don’t live in Portugal, even though we truly love that country. Because, you know – Portugal means ocean, sunshine and wine… but also bills, schools, traffic and plenty of things no one usually talks about. In this episode, we speak honestly about the pros and cons of li...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ Prepositions have power – and passar proves it! Learn how this common verb transforms when used in everyday Portuguese expressions like passar por, passar-se bem, and more. All our other links are here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/DailyPortuguese⁠

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ The verb ficar seems simple – just “to stay” or “to be somewhere”. But once you add a preposition, things start to get interesting! In this episode, you’ll learn useful ficar + preposition combinations that will boost your Portuguese fluency or at least will add some mess in your head. All our other links are here: ⁠⁠⁠https://l...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ Think dar just means to give? Think again! In Portuguese, this verb has a second (and third!) identity. Change the preposition, and you change the meaning. In this episode, you'll learn expressions like dar para, dar com, dar-se bem and find out what they really mean. A practical dose of Portuguese you can use right away! A...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ Time in Portugal? Let’s just say it’s... flexible. But when you do need to be punctual, knowing how to ask and tell the time in Portuguese comes in handy. In this episode, you’ll learn how to ask for the time in Portuguese and how to tell the time in all the common ways. Simple, useful, and perfect for when being fashionably la...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ When "Pasta" Isn't Pasta – Portuguese False Friends You think “pasta” means noodles and “assistir” means to assist? Oh no, no, no. In this episode, we take a closer look at Portuguese words that look familiar but might seriously surprise you. Funny mix-ups, language traps, and a few words you’d definitely want to...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ "With whom? For what? From where?" – very useful questions, especially if you have a teenager at home... or if you simply want to speak better Portuguese. In this episode, we continue exploring Portuguese questions – this time focusing on the ones with prepositions, which are just as important and practical. You’ll le...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ Lost in Lisbon? Or maybe you just want to ask where to get the best coffee? In this episode, we break down the who, what, where, and how so you can ask about anything – from the nearest toilet to the meaning of life. All our other links are here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/DailyPortuguese⁠

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ Articles seem like a simple thing and, theoretically, they don’t change much, but they’re an important part of the language that you need to understand if you want to speak correctly. A small detail that makes a big difference. And along the way – a few linguistic digressions, because life isn’t just about articles! All our oth...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ Do you also feel like the Portuguese "se" is everywhere? No surprise there! In this episode, we explain how to use reflexive pronouns correctly, what to watch out for, and how to avoid common mistakes. Plus, a few extra rules and, of course, some exceptions—because it can't be too easy! A quick dose of knowledge t...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ Don't get lost in Portugal! In this episode, you'll learn how to ask for directions in Portuguese so you can reach your destination quickly and efficiently. Simple phrases, practical tips, essential vocabulary, and a touch of Portuguese character. And along the way, you'll also discover one word – not the most elega...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ Some Portuguese letters are real chameleons! Portuguese pronunciation can be tricky, especially when it comes to letters like C, R, S, or Z and few others, which change their sound depending on the context. But don’t worry, we’ll explain everything right away. Listen to find out which letters follow rules and which ones you jus...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ Portuguese sayings perfectly reflect the culture, way of thinking, and daily life of the Portuguese people. Among them, you'll find funny and ironic ones, some full of folk wisdom, and a few that make no sense at first glance… unless you're from Portugal! In this episode, you'll discover dozens of expressions you&#3...

Book a free class 🇵🇹 ⁠⁠https://calendar.app.google/SXfwG9qHrxTE6mNv5⁠⁠ If you're learning Portuguese, these three constructions are for you! They are not a separate grammar topic in Portuguese, but it's worth discussing them together. With them, you can easily express the future, describe what is happening at the moment, and talk about actions that have just been completed. They have a sim...