European and Brazilian Portuguese: differences with examples
Compare Portuguese from Portugal and Brazil: everyday vocabulary, pronunciation and ongoing actions, with examples and a short exercise.
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Portuguese learning guides
A practical starting point for everyday life in Portugal. Read the examples, try a short exercise, then choose what to learn next.
First Portuguese phrases for travel and everyday life in Portugal
Greet someone, order in a café and ask for clarification: practical Portuguese phrases with English meanings, a short dialogue and an exercise.
Read the guide →European Portuguese A1: a practical beginner’s starting point
Start European Portuguese with clear A1 learning goals: introduce yourself, ask simple questions and ask for repetition. Includes a short practice routine.
Read the guide →European Portuguese pronunciation: a step-by-step starting point
Practise word stress, reduced vowels and nasal sounds in European Portuguese. Includes examples, a listening routine and a short stress exercise.
Read the guide →Ser or estar? European Portuguese examples explained
Choose between ser and estar for identity, states and location. Learn useful present-tense forms and try a contextual exercise with explained answers.
Read the guide →Order in a café in Portugal: a complete Portuguese dialogue
Order a drink, understand follow-up questions and ask to pay in Portuguese. Includes translated examples, a practical café dialogue and an exercise.
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