This or that? These or those? Demonstratives are words that exist in every language. Their purpose is to point to specific items while indicating their distance from the speaker in physical space and time. But while American and British English have only four demonstratives, Portuguese has fifteen. How can you learn these forms? How can…
When you decide to learn a new language, social media might be the first place you look to for tips on how to be successful. You might search for videos featuring natives or lists of study materials and essential phrases. But sooner or later, you move on to other methods, like language-learning apps and courses….
Was learning a Romance language like Portuguese one of your New Year’s resolutions? How are you getting along? At Portuguese with Carla & Friends, we are rooting for your success. But we also know that a staggering 94% of people do not stick to their resolutions in the long run. So we want to help!…
Once again, we are reaching the end of the year and, like most people, we like to make a year-end recap. At Portuguese with Carla & Friends, we believe in continuous growth and improvement. Looking at what we did in 2025 can help guide us into the coming year. And what an extraordinary year 2025…
Winter is the perfect movie season. The cold invites you to stay home and binge-watch all of your favourite films and shows. But did you know that it is also an opportunity to practice Portuguese? That is right! Cinema is one of the best ways to learn while having fun! It helps you hear real-life…
Tiles are among the most distinctive characteristics of Portuguese architecture. No matter where you go in the country, you will find houses lined with beautiful squares of bright ceramic. Some are blue and white with floral patterns, while others have geometric patterns. Regardless, there is no denying that they are one of the aspects that…
Did you know that over 50% of New Year’s Resolutions only last up to three months? Or that only 6% of people actually stick to their resolutions in the long term? When November arrives, it is common for people to reflect on their year. They think about the good moments, the struggles, and what they…
It has been almost a year since we launched the AI Chat Coach. At the time, we wrote an article to help introduce you to this incredible tool. This amazing tool is available for free with your annual subscription to The Journey. During this past year, we have received raving reviews about it. So many…
Pronunciation is a hot topic among all language learners. If you are learning as an adult, it is unlikely you will develop a native accent. However, that does not have to be a negative thing. Author and law professor Amy Chua eloquently put this into words in her book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother….