Imperfect Past VS Perfect Past in European Portuguese – When to use one or the other?

Imperfect Past VS Perfect Past in European Portuguese – When to use one or the other?

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…

How to pronounce the “R” in European Portuguese

How to pronounce the “R” in 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…

The history of the ORIGINAL Portuguese Custard Tart (Pastel de Nata) -Pastel de Belém [PT & EN subs]

The history of the ORIGINAL Portuguese Custard Tart (Pastel de Nata) -Pastel de Belém [PT & EN subs]

The Pastel de Nata is, now a days, a symbol of Portugal and cam be found all over the world. But the original one (Pastel de Belém) is only available from one “padaria” in Belém. So we set up a meeting with Penélope Clarinha, one of the current managers, and member of the family that keeps…

Ovos Moles

Ovos Moles

PORTUGUESE CAPTIONING AVAILABLE Ovos Moles! “Flabby eggs” (probably not the best translation, but I’m sticking with it, just cause it sounds weird) is one of the many many examples of excellent “doces” that Portugal has to offer. We were in Aveiro just a few weeks ago, a city rich in patisserie culture, and decided to…

Telling & Asking the Time –  Portuguese Portugal/European

Telling & Asking the Time – Portuguese Portugal/European

In this “Basics of European Portuguese” video, we will learn how to ask for and say the time in European Portuguese. Extra content & tailored exercises related to this basic lesson are available to members of our The Journey program. Obrigada, Carla Ready to become fluent in European Portuguese? For the last decade, we’ve been…