Portuguese is a language spoken by millions worldwide. From Portugal to Brazil, Africa to Asia, it connects diverse cultures. Learning its sayings and expressions is a gateway to understanding the Portuguese-speaking world. These phrases reveal cultural nuances and showcase humor and wisdom. They tell about historical events, reflect national traditions, and highlight regional customs. Famous…
Sooner or later, most language learners wonder how they can improve their vocabulary. For example, a quick search for “Portuguese vocabulary” brings you dozens of results for word lists with their English translations. But does reading word lists over and over again really help you memorize new words? Isn’t there a better, faster way to…
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…
Have you ever heard a Portuguese person say they will have to swallow a frog (Engolir um sapo )? How about telling someone else to go bother Camões (ir chatear Camões )? Part of learning Portuguese is exploring the funny expressions that add so much character to the language. However, these idioms carry a story…
Well, we’re back with a new series of European Portuguese lessons. We’ve been working on these new episodes for a few months now and it has taken us longer than anticipated, but we’re very happy with the result so far and we hope you will be too. There are a few changes you will notice…
We finish this series of Podcasts with a European Portuguese Lesson based on a song by António Zambujo. It’s full of colloquialism and little snippets you can use on day-to-day conversations. So, get ready to sing along. Esperemos que tenham gostado dos podcasts até agora! More content will be coming very soon. Stay tuned! Obrigado…
Podcast 49 is a European Portuguese lesson with a twist. Our usual colloquial conversation, with a great Portuguese idiom. But this time we challenge you to a first half all-in-Portuguese-lesson. Don’t worry, we explain everything later on in the lesson. 🙂 Desfrutem! Can you recall? Flashcards Match Spell
Lesson 48, or Podcast 48 is absolutely full of quirky (for english speakers) expressions. Our characters are at the beach discussing how easy it is to get hornswoggled by an unknown auto-mechanic. I guess we were in the mood for podcasting as it is a little longer than usual. Desfrutem! Can you recall? Flashcards Match…
Our lesson this week brings us back to colloquial, vernacular European Portuguese. This is your typical conversation with a somewhat dodgy auto-mechanic. A little more free-style dialog than usual because neither I or Marlon took part in it. Obrigado a todos. Can you recall? Flashcards Match Spell