How To: Use vowels and diphthongs in Brazilian Portuguese
In this tutorial, we learn how to use vowels and diphthongs in Brazilian Portuguese. When first learning this language, you will want to become comfortable with different words and syllables. When you learn these, you will be able to better learn how to say different vowels and pauses in words. There are some words that have two consecutive vowels in them. Examples of these are: cadeira, saudade, joia, gloria, agua, sueca, and more. Not all of these words are diphthongs. You will need to lear...
How To: Pronounce consonants in Brazilian Portuguese
In this tutorial, we learn how to pronounce consonants in Brazilian Portuguese. "S" has several pronunciations and sounds the same as English when it's used at the beginning of a word. Using "s" between two vowels makes it sound like a "v". At the very end of a word, it either sounds like an "s" or "sh" sound. Sometimes words with "s" come before other sounds, if the "s" at the end of the word comes before a voiceless consonant, it's going to have an "s" sound. Using these tips and hearing th...
How To: Conjugate present tense verbs in Brazilian Portuguese
Interested in learning Brazilian Portuguese? In this video from Professor Jason, go over the present tense verb conjugations and close and open vowels. The present tense verb conjugations in Brazilian Portuguese are gone over, as well as a focus on pronouncing the close and open vowels in certain AR and ER verbs. Good luck!
How To: Say common Portuguese phrases
Learn How to Speak Common Portuguese Phrases in this free language lesson video series from our travel phrases expert. Great for vacation travel to Brazil or Portugal.
How To: Say basic phrases in Portuguese
Learn how to say basic phrases in Portuguese with this two part video. Part 1 of 2 - How to Say basic phrases in Portuguese.
How To: Use the verb "to be" in Portuguese
Learn how to use the verb "to be" in Portuguese.
How To: Say different colors in Portuguese
Watch this video to learn to say different colors in Portuguese.
How To: Say numbers 1 to 100,000 in Portuguese
Watch this video to learn to say numbers 1 to 100,000 in Portuguese.
How To: Understand verb conjugations in Brazilian Portuguese
In this video, we learn how to understand verb conjugations in Brazilian Portuguese. Learning how and why verbs change tenses is very important when you learn to speak this language. Verb tenses and changes tell what state the verb is in to help you better understand it in a conversation. When saying "ar" this will be the ending of a word that reflects what tense you are using. To replace, you can also use "er" and "ir". This will also tell who the subject of the sentence is. This will change...
How To: Use romantic phrases in Brazilian Portuguese
In this tutorial, we learn how to use romantic phrases in Brazilian Portuguese. These are common phrases that anyone can learn, and can help you in everyday Brazilian Portuguese speech. When you are wanting to compliment someone or tell them something romantic, you can say a number of different things. The word "lu" is another word for love, so you could use this my saying "mi lu, linda" which would be "my love, Linda". To say "you are very pretty/cute" you would say "voce e muito linda". To ...
How To: Pronounce consonants in Brazilian Portuguese
In this tutorial, we learn how to pronounce consonants in Brazilian Portuguese. When you are learning how to speak Brazilian Portuguese but are a native English speaker, it's going to be easiest to learn if you slowly speak the different consonants. If you learn how the new language relates to English, you will be able to easily speak them without too much difficulty. Learn different words that have the consonants in them, so you can hear the difference between different words and how the let...
How To: Use the IR power verbs in Brazilian Portuguese
In this video, we learn how to use Power Verbs in Brazilian Portuguese: "IR". When you are using power verbs, you will often use "ir" to help with conjugations. For example, when you are saying "I go/ am going" you would say "eu vou" or if you say "you (do something)/are going" you would say "voce vai". The "ir" will change depending on who you are talking about in your sentence. You will also need to change the end of the power verb that you are using so you can properly use it in a sentence...
How To: Say love phrases in Portuguese
Learn a selection of phrases to whisper to your loved one in European Portuguese.
How To: Use Portuguese telephone phrases
Don't know what to say when you call someone in Brazil? Watch this video and learn a few phrases to use when you call your friends in Brazil!
How To: Pronounce vowels in Brazilian Portuguese
Vowel mastery can make or break your pronunciation in Brazilian Portuguese. Watch this video and learn a few pointers.
How To: Use subject pronouns in Brazilian Portuguese
Learn the subject pronouns and present tense AR verbs in Brazilian Portuguese. Watch, listen, and repeat.
How To: Say the days, months, and dates in Portuguese
This is a video lesson on the days of the week, months, and dates in Portuguese. Listen, repeat, and rewind as needed.
How To: Say basic greetings in Brazilian Portuguese
This is a video lesson on greeting phrases in Portuguese used in Brazil. Watch, listen, and repeat!