The Ultimate Guide to Improving Your Portuguese Reading Skills (Part 1)
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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Your Portuguese Reading Skills (Part 1)

Most language learners do not immediately turn to reading as a way to improve their language skills. After all, reading in a language that is not your mother tongue is difficult. Moreover, with the rise of technology, good old-fashioned reading is becoming less popular. During the pandemic, reading statistics improved considerably. However, Statista released a…

Beyond the Basics: Advanced Strategies for European Portuguese Learning
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Beyond the Basics: Advanced Strategies for European Portuguese Learning

When you start learning Portuguese, you will find learning aids everywhere. But the further you progress, the more difficult it becomes to know what you can do to encourage growth. As a result, language learners often stagnate and do not progress beyond the basics. How can you do things differently? What resources and techniques should…

Tune Into Fluency: Learn Language Through Music
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Tune Into Fluency: Learn Language Through Music

Music is an art and a powerful tool. It affects people’s moods, triggers emotions, and sometimes shapes their behaviors. Most of us resort to our favorite tunes for an energy boost or to wind down after a stressful day. Governments try to inspire a sense of national identity and pride through national anthems. Businesses use…

Ser And Estar – The Verbs To Be in Portuguese From Portugal
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Ser And Estar – The Verbs To Be in Portuguese From Portugal

Verb To Be is one of the most used by English speakers. Because it is so frequent, it is also one of the first verbs students learn. It can apply to thousands of situations. This single verb describes something or someone and indicates a permanent or temporary condition. Depending on the context, you can use…

What is Fluency? – Defining Language Proficiency Levels
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What is Fluency? – Defining Language Proficiency Levels

Most language learners want to reach fluency. Millions worldwide study foreign languages and reach their language goals. Yet, their language levels often differ. In truth, most people set themselves out to become fluent without comprehending what that means. So, what is fluency? What does becoming fluent mean? Is it worth it for you to reach…

How to Stay Motivated to Learn a Language – Part 2: Dealing With Plateaus
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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….

How to Stay Motivated – Part 1: Common Difficulties in Learning Language Paths
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How to Stay Motivated – Part 1: Common Difficulties in Learning Language Paths

Among the questions language learners ask the most are: Why is it hard to learn a new language? And Why is learning a second language so difficult? Of course, some foreign languages are more challenging to acquire than others. But none is impossible. Besides, learning a language is a fun way to boost your curriculum, health, and…

New Year, New Life: Language Learning Steps to Fluent European Portuguese
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New Year, New Life: Language Learning Steps to Fluent European Portuguese

European Portuguese is a rapidly growing language worldwide. Thus, learning it is a great idea and a process that can improve your self-esteem and give you insight into different cultures. Portuguese natives say: Ano novo, vida nova. (New year, new life.) referring to the motivation New Year resolutions can bring. 2024 is here, and now…

“Tu” and “Você” – How to Say “You” in Portuguese
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“Tu” and “Você” – How to Say “You” in Portuguese

What would you say? Is the correct way to say “You” in Portuguese “Tu” or “Você”? This doubt is a regular among language learners and one of the most crucial to clarify. It might surprise you to know that both terms are correct. Plus, these are not the only two forms to address a person…