If you want to speak Portuguese, nailing pronunciation is essential. Some basic principles are the same, but many aspects differ from English pronunciation. Before diving in, explore the essentials. Improve your Portuguese pronunciation by learning about the alphabet, basic sounds, and the distinctive ways to pronounce the letter ‘O.’ The Basic Sounds of the Portuguese…
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One of the aspects learners emphasize most is vocabulary. Of course, like most other languages, Portuguese has hundreds of thousands of different words. Plus, it is unlikely for native speakers to know them all, let alone students. But many terms are basic. You simply must know them to communicate effectively. Among them are the names…
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Knowing when to use the Perfect Past (Pretérito Perfeito Simples) and the Imperfect Past (Pretérito Imperfeito) in European Portuguese is one of the trickiest things for those learning the language. Hope this helps! Ready to become fluent in European Portuguese? For the last decade, we’ve been working on putting together the best possible European Portuguese…
The 2 (or even 3!) sounds of the letter R in European Portuguese are likely the most challenging ones to master. Let’s see if I can help. 🙂 Start your journey into European Portuguese Fluency: https://portuguesewithcarla.com/ Ready to become fluent in European Portuguese? For the last decade, we’ve been working on putting together the best…