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…
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…
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…
LEARN TO PRONOUNCE LIKE NATIVE: https://portuguesewithcarla.com/lettero ___ In this video I will answer one of the most common questions I get from my students: do the portuguese pronounce the vowel/letter “O” at the end of words? Ready to become fluent in European Portuguese? For the last decade, we’ve been working on putting together the best…
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…
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…