Practical guides on vocabulary, listening and daily habits, from the team behind antlang.
Spanish speakers have a big head start in Portuguese, but sounds and false friends can trip you up. Here is how to use what you know and avoid Portunhol.
6 min readHabitsWant to learn Portuguese fast? Use this focused daily plan: sound training, core words, short listening, flashcards and speaking, in 30 minutes a day.
6 min readMethodA beginner's guide to Portuguese: a clear four-week path through sounds, greetings, core verbs, numbers and your first conversations, with tools to use.
7 min readMethodIs Portuguese hard to learn? It is moderate for English speakers: easy reading, tricky sounds and verbs. See what to expect and how to handle each hurdle.
6 min readMethodPortuguese or Spanish: which is harder? Compare pronunciation, grammar, listening and resources, and decide which one fits your goals better.
6 min readMethodLooking for an app to learn Portuguese? Use this checklist to compare features: audio, level fit, review, speaking practice, and how to use any app well.
6 min readMethodPlanning to use Portuguese in Brazil? Focus on Brazilian pronunciation, everyday words, você, and the phrases that you will hear in daily life.
6 min readListeningMoving to or visiting Portugal? Learn European Portuguese: its reduced vowels, the use of tu, local vocabulary, and tips for training your ear.
6 min readListeningYes, you can learn Portuguese online for free. This starter plan covers listening, reading, vocabulary, speaking and review, with a weekly schedule.
6 min readVocabularyWhich Portuguese words should you learn first? Here is a practical starter list by theme, with examples in sentences and a method to remember them.
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