Category: Portuguese
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15 mini-missions to immerse yourself during a long weekend in Portugal
Just booked a long weekend or an intensive Portuguese course in Portugal to experience Portuguese in its natural environment? Or maybe you’ve been exploring the idea, and need a little push to convince you it’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in the language. Even the briefest trip can improve your language skills, if you…
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What a week of studying Portuguese in Lisbon taught me about language learning – as a Brazilian Portuguese speaker
What happens when a Brazilian Portuguese speaker studies European Portuguese in Lisbon for a week? Well, a lot more than I’d bargained for! From a mini-crisis over whether my love for Portuguese had fizzled, to some heart-warming interactions, this unexpected whirlwind involving swallowed vowels and some linguistic snobbery reignited my love of the language in…
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How immersed are you really in your foreign language? A quiz for learners living abroad
Whether you’ve just moved abroad and don’t know how to start learning the native language, or you’ve been in-country for a while, but don’t feel you’re progressing, the first thing to do is to “diagnose” where you stand at present. Answer these 15 questions for an honest look at where the land lies in your…
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The simplest (and most fun!) way to set your language goals and achieve them
Sick of failing to achieve your language goals? You don’t need a language coach, an expensive habit tracking app or to wake up at 6am to achieve ultimate productivity. Try language bingo and win over and over
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16 unusual gifts to give a language-loving friend (or buy for yourself)
Here you’ll find gift ideas for every learning style; whether your gift receiver is bookish, practical, creative or something else, I’ve got you covered!
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How to level up from Duolingo: a 14-step guide for novice learners on how to take the next step
If you’re new to language learning, and don’t know how to get past Duolingo, try out any of these 14 steps beyond the little green owl to really make progress.
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Decoding the Brazilians: 8 things to know before you visit Brazil or hang out with Brazilians
There are so many great things to absorb about the Brazilian way that it’s hard to choose what to focus on to start with. Here are 8 things that have surprised me about hanging out with Brazilians and spending time in Brazil.
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Language learning trauma: why people trash our language skills and why it hurts so much
“I thought you were good at languages?”…”That’s not how you say it”…”I can’t understand you!” Why do people trash our language skills with reckless abandon? And why does it hurt so much? Find out why here.
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Which language is easiest to learn? Comparing French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese as a native English speaker
If you want to learn a Latin language, but haven’t decided which one, it’s always useful to know what you’re getting yourself into from the offset. Find out what to expect here.
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How to start learning any language: treat it like a crime you’re trying to solve
Sick of claims to get you to fluency with this course, that coach, or those book series? Me too! Cracking a language is like trying to solve a crime. Here’s how to do it.
