pronunciation

Phrases - Should I answer a question with "sim"?

In this episode, I want to talk a little about how to answer yes and no questions (closed questions).

Now you’re thinking, well, that doesn’t sound too complicated. Just answer sim or não. The truth is that we don’t answer with yes that often. This doesn’t mean we always answer with não, this means there’s a different structure you can use if you want to answer in the affirmative.

Vocabulary - 28 must-know adjectives in Portuguese - part 2

In this episode, you’ll learn the 28 must-know adjectives in Portuguese.

This is part 1 and it includes 14 adjectives grouped in opposites, for example, big-small, good-bad.

I include four examples for each adjective: singular masculine, singular feminine, plural feminine, plural masculine.

Vocabulary - 28 must-know adjectives in Portuguese - part 1

In this episode, you’ll learn the 28 must-know adjectives in Portuguese.

This is part 1 and it includes 14 adjectives grouped in opposites, for example, big-small, good-bad.

I include four examples for each adjective: singular masculine, singular feminine, plural feminine, plural masculine.

Pronunciation - how to pronounce Portuguese cities

You’ll learn the pronunciation of cities, towns, and islands in Portugal.

This is a long list, in alphabetical order, but naturally doesn’t include everything. If you ever wondered how to correctly pronounce the city or town where you live in, that you visited last time you were in Portugal or that you’re going to visit again soon, then lookout for it.

Even if you’re not interested in any of these locations, it’s good pronunciation practice!