Virginia Langhammer

Speaking Brazilian Podcast

Olá! I’m Virginia Langhammer, your Brazilian teacher. Welcome to my podcast! I created this podcast to help you learn authentic Brazilian Portuguese. In this podcast, I publish the audio of my YouTube lessons every Friday with tips on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation of Brazilian Portuguese. If you prefer watching, look for my YouTube channel @speakingbrazilianSince 2024, I have also offered a free worksheet with each lesson to help you practice what you’ve learned. Look for the download link in the show notes. About our school: Speaking Brazilian Language School specializes in teaching...

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Virginia Langhammer

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Jul 10, 2026

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Brazilian Portuguese Pronunciation: The Hardest Sounds Explained (1-Hour Class) 10.07.2026

Sign up for my FREE Pronunciation Minicourse here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/pronunciation-course/   Today, I’d like to share the recording of a pronunciation training I hosted a few months ago. I know many of you weren’t able to attend the live session, so I decided to share the recording with you today. In this lesson, you’ll learn which sounds are the most challenging to pronounce in Br...

If you know these 30 words your Portuguese is amazing! 26.06.2026

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/30-words   Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos:  https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free r...

⚽️ 15 Expressions from FUTEBOL that Brazilians use every day! 12.06.2026

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/expressoes-futebol   As you probably know, “futebol” is the most popular sport in Brazil, and I think that's why there are so many expressions with the word “bola” (ball) in Brazilian Portuguese. ⚽️ This year is a World Cup year, so I thought this would be a good time to share with you some very common expressions that orig...

How to Make Comparisons in Brazilian Portuguese (Complete Guide) 29.05.2026

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/comparativos In this lesson, we're going to talk about how to make comparisons of equality, superiority, and inferiority in Brazilian Portuguese. You’re going to learn essential structures that you need to know to express yourself naturally in Portuguese.    Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.s...

50 expressions to sound more intelligent in Brazilian Portuguese (connectors) 17.04.2026

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/connectors/   In this lesson, you'll learn expressions that will help you express yourself better and sound more intelligent in Portuguese. We're going to talk about connectors, which are words or expressions we use to connect sentences and ideas. Learning how to use connectors is essential for expressing yourself well and f...

Why Dates in Portuguese Are Confusing (and How to Say Them Right) 03.04.2026

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/datas   In this lesson, you’re going to learn to say dates, months, and years in Brazilian Portuguese. I’m going to give many examples and teach everything that you need to know to be able to speak naturally about dates in your day-to-day life.   Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazi...

How to apologize in Brazilian Portuguese (Common Expressions Explained) 13.03.2026

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet PDF 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/desculpe_desculpa   What is the difference between “desculpe” (sorry) and “desculpa” (sorry)? And when do we say “desculpe” (I’m sorry) or “sinto muito” (I’m sorry)? There are many ways to apologize in Portuguese. In this lesson, I’m going to answer some common questions about this topic and I’m going to give many exampl...

How to use the words “já” and “ainda” in Brazilian Portuguese 20.02.2026

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/ja-or-ainda   The terms “já” and “ainda” don’t have a single translation into English and other languages. The translation of these words varies a lot depending on the context. That’s why it’s important to understand how to use them in different situations.  In this lesson, we’re going to study the most common uses of the wo...

How to conjugate Regular Verbs in Portuguese - Complete Lesson (present tense) 30.01.2026

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/50-verbs-present   Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos:  https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all th...

What’s your Portuguese level? Take this test and find out! 16.01.2026

Take the full Brazilian Portuguese Level Test here 👉 https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/teste/   Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos:  https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of al...

STOP Confusing Tudo and Todo! Learn the Difference in Minutes | Brazilian Portuguese 12.12.2025

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/nos-or-a-gente   Should we say “todos os dias,” “todo dia,” or “todo o dia”? What is the correct form? All three forms are used in Brazil, but not in exactly the same way. In this lesson, you’re going to learn when and how to use the terms “tudo” and “todo,” and I'll also answer some common questions about how to use the wor...

When do we use “nós” or “a gente” in Brazilian Portuguese? 28.11.2025

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉  https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/nos-or-a-gente   “Nós vamos”(We’re going) or “A gente vai” (We’re going)? What is the correct form? Both forms “nós vamos” and “a gente vai” are used in Brazil and have exactly the same meaning. However, in colloquial language, most people use “a gente.” In this lesson, you’re going to learn when to use “nós” or “a gente” a...

Every preposition you need in one video - Brazilian Portuguese Lesson 14.11.2025

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/18-essential-prepositions Did you know there are 18 essential prepositions in Portuguese? To speak Portuguese correctly, you need to know how to use all these prepositions. In this lesson, I’m going to share with you a complete list of all the prepositions and examples in sentences, so you know how to use each one. For the b...

English Words That DON’T EXIST in Portuguese (and What Brazilians Say Instead!) 31.10.2025

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/words-that-do-not-exist-in-portuguese Did you know that many words you use every day in English don’t exist in Portuguese? Today we’re going to talk about 7 words that are very common in English but don’t have a direct translation into Portuguese. To express the same idea in Portuguese, we need to use several words and often...

MAL vs MAU in Brazilian Portuguese: The Difference Explained! 17.10.2025

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/mal-vs-mau Video on "Bem" and "Bom" - https://youtu.be/IYpo0-vhXpU Do you know the difference between the words MAL (with L) and MAU (with U)? An easy way to understand the meaning of these words is to remember that MAL (with L) is the opposite of “bem” (well) and MAU (with U) is the opposite of “bom” (good). In this lesson,...

BEM vs BOM in Portuguese: Simple Guide with Examples 10.10.2025

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/bem-vs-bom ✨ Want more than just the audio? Watch the video version on YouTube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/IYpo0-vhXpU Video on "Mau" or "Mal"? - https://youtu.be/0yVtBRM5emA   Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian Yo...

Cadê, Onde está, Onde é, Onde fica - Explained! Brazilian Portuguese Lesson 03.10.2025

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/cade Do you know when to say “cadê” or “onde”? In a few words, “cadê?” means exactly the same as “onde está?”, but there are many nuances regarding the use of these terms. In this lesson, you’re going to learn how to ask the location of things in four different ways: Cadê? Onde está? Onde é? Onde fica? ▶️ Enjoy this episode...

These 15 Portuguese Verbs DON’T EXIST In English 26.09.2025

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/15-verbs-unique-to-portuguese Have you noticed that many Portuguese words don’t have a simple and direct translation into English and vice versa? In this lesson, you’ll learn 15 verbs that Brazilians use all the time but that don’t translate directly into English. Often, you would need several words in English to express the...

Learn All 15 Portuguese Verb Tenses (with Examples) - Brazilian Portuguese 19.09.2025

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/15-verb-tenses In this lesson, you’re going to learn about the 15 main verb tenses used in Brazilian Portuguese. I’m going to briefly explain when we use each verb tense and give examples in sentences. Of course, learning to use all these verb tenses fluently takes a lot of time and practice. At the end of this lesson, I’m g...

50 Essential Verbs in Brazilian Portuguese – Present Tense Drill 12.09.2025

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/50verbs-present Do you know how to conjugate the most essential verbs in the present tense in Portuguese? The present tense is the most important tense in Portuguese, but mastering its conjugation requires consistent practice and effort. That’s why I created this lesson as a conjugation drill to help you strengthen your work...

TU or VOCÊ? What’s the difference? | Brazilian Portuguese Lesson 05.09.2025

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet PDF 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/tu-or-voce Both terms, “tu” and “você,” mean “you” in English. So, how do you know when to use one or the other? Is one considered more formal and the other more informal? And how do Brazilians conjugate the verbs with each pronoun? Don’t worry, you'll learn everything in today's new video lesson. Video "How to be FORMAL...

Gestures Only Brazilians Understand 🇧🇷 🧐 29.08.2025

Watch the video to see the gestures here: https://youtu.be/Bn7TYyRFT_Y Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet PDF 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/70_expressions-gestos Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos:  https://school.speakingbrazilian.com...

☀️ Best Beaches in Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷 Vlog in Brazilian Portuguese 22.08.2025

For the best experience and to see the places I describe, watch the video version on YouTube ✨ https://youtu.be/Bn7TYyRFT_Y Download your Free Transcript 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/rio-praias Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos:  http...

Brazilians Don’t Say SIM (yes)! Is that really true? 08.08.2025

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet PDF 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/sim Did you know that Brazilians rarely answer questions using the word “sim,” which means “yes”? Of course, Brazilians do use the word “sim,” but not in the way you might think! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to answer questions in Portuguese without using the word “sim,” and when Brazilians actually do use this word....

Prepositions Quiz! If you ace this test, your Portuguese is AMAZING! 01.08.2025

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet PDF 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/prepositions-quiz Our lesson today will be in quiz format. Let’s see if you can complete a few sentences with the correct preposition. The quiz includes 20 questions to help you practice using the prepositions "a", "de", "em", "com", "para", and "por" in Brazilian Portuguese. If you already know how to use these preposit...

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