Listen to the Portuguese With Carla podcast
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Discover The Portuguese With Carla Podcast

What if we told you you could start learning European Portuguese for free today? That is what the Portuguese With Carla Podcast makes possible. Hundreds of European Portuguese learners worldwide have already benefited from it. Considered one of the 20 Best Learn Portuguese Podcasts in 2024 by FeedSpot, it is fun, engaging, and comprehensive. But how can…

Black cats are associated with superstitious believes in many countries
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10+ Weird Superstitions in Portugal You Will Not Believe Exist

Portugal is a country with over 800 years of rich history. Thus, it also has many superstitions and folk beliefs that lead some to irrational fear or strange behaviors. Interestingly, these beliefs are common among people of all ages. As tradition, they are handed down from generation to generation. You might have heard of strange…

Winter (inverno) – Essential Portuguese Vocabulary

Winter (inverno) – Essential Portuguese Vocabulary

Learn about winter in Portugal 🇵🇹 and the words and phrases commonly used during this time of year. Discover the climate, vocabulary related to winter weather, and essential items for the season! 🧣🧤 From chilly temperatures to rainy days and even the rare occurrence of snowfall, find out how to express these weather conditions in…

Say Yes in Portuguese
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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,…

Learning a new language improves you mental and emotional health
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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….