The REAL reason the Portuguese speak so FAST The Language Unschool 2026-09-22 | The REAL reason the Portuguese speak so FAST
Bad pronunciation = bad listening skills? | Speak European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2025-09-26 | Free “Listen to Portuguese Masterclass” – understand naturally spoken European Portuguese: thelanguageunschool.com/webinar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bad_pronunciation_bad_listening_skills_speak_european_portuguese Say it like a Tuga! Do you want me to review how good your pronunciation in Portuguese is? thelanguageunschool.com/course/sayitlikeatuga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bad_pronunciation_equals_bad_listening_skills_speak_european_portugueseDo you struggle to understand European Portuguese — even after learning vocabulary and grammar? In this lesson, I’ll show you why pronunciation and listening go hand in hand. By reviewing real recordings from brave Portuguese learners, we’ll discover how mispronouncing certain sounds often comes from not yet hearing how native speakers actually say them.You’ll hear examples from Portuguese learners and I’ll point out:• Common mistakes with vowels (open vs. closed, mute E’s, nasal sounds)• Why “Queens” and “Kings” matter in European Portuguese pronunciation• How reproducing the pronunciation of your mother tongue (or another language) is normal, but you need to start listening to yourself• Simple tips to fix these mistakes and start hearing Portuguese the way natives doThis isn’t just about sounding better — it’s about unlocking your listening skills so you can follow conversations in Portugal more easily and finally speak European Portuguese.Sentences reviewed by Catarina Champalimaud, creator of The Language Unschool. Audios submitted by Kato, Anthony, Joseph, Tapinawashe, Arja, Denise, Paula and Jacqueline. Obrigada!More interesting videos for you:youtu.be/QtYc9daa644youtu.be/MChrrCnCsSwyoutu.be/t4YijU03oys Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/Z3DiGir-I7c#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 Can you understand spoken Portuguese?00:59 Frase #103:35 Frase #205:28 Frase #307:49 Frase #410:09 Frase #512:57 Are you next?
Pode Ser in European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2025-09-19 | Free “Mini-Tuga”, six resources in different media and interests to help you immerse in Portuguese: thelanguageunschool.com/minituga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pode_ser_in_european_portuguese“Pode ser” might be the two most useful words in European Portuguese. From casual agreement to polite offers, from expressing possibility to negotiating alternatives—you’ll hear it everywhere in daily life. Yet many learners overuse “é possível” and miss the chance to sound natural when they speak European Portuguese.In this video, I’ll show you how Portuguese speakers really use pode ser in European Portuguese with examples you can start noticing (and using!) right away.Video and story created by Catarina Champalimaud.More interesting videos for you:youtu.be/w8ekRWi-Ukwyoutu.be/lQRGX81lKuk youtu.be/KjOyktNBTik youtu.be/TTrdJaPCmi0 Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/pK9P1zYCPtU#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
Audiobooks in european portuguese: the key to understanding European Portuguese faster? The Language Unschool 2025-09-12 | Free “Mini-Tuga”, six resources in different media and interests to help you immerse in Portuguese: thelanguageunschool.com/minituga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=audiobooks_in_european_portuguese_the_key_to_understanding_european_portuguese_faster Can listening to audiobooks in European Portuguese really help you understand spoken Portuguese faster? 📚🎧 In this video, I’ll explore how audiobooks can help you learn European Portuguese, where to actually find them, and whether they’re the best way to bridge the gap between spoken Portuguese and the way it’s written.You’ll learn:– why combining reading and listening in Portuguese can be powerful– the best places to find audiobooks in Portuguese– when audiobooks help, and when to look for more natural speechVideo by Catarina Champalimaud, creator of The Language Unschool.More interesting videos for you:youtu.be/INL3SbfrRjs youtu.be/4mbIjSzqhK8youtu.be/WmHmDuAwsVA youtu.be/mMkI-LL8oM4youtu.be/wwscQFoaKVc Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/MPyCBXt8mcU#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 Introduction01:04 how audiobooks can help you improve your European Portuguese03:43 where to find audiobooks in European Portuguese08:31 my opinion on audiobooks to learn European Portuguese
The secret to having conversations in European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2025-09-05 | Free “Listen to Portuguese Masterclass” – understand naturally spoken European Portuguese: thelanguageunschool.com/webinar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the_secret_to_having_conversations_in_european_portuguese Do you feel tongue-tied when asked questions in Portuguese? Perhaps you need to be doing asking the questions yourself to have better conversations, lead by YOU.In this video, I’ll show you how to flip the script and start asking questions in Portuguese yourself.We’ll cover:• why questions are so powerful for confidence• the Portuguese question trademark “é que”• structures and pronunciation of questions• how to recognize questions in spoken Portuguese (since understanding Europpean Portuguese can be tricky)• a dialogue full of real examplesI’m also fixing and answering some of the questions you submitted.If you want to speak Portuguese from Portugal more naturally and understand everyday conversations, this video is for you. Video and story created by Catarina Champalimaud.More interesting videos for you:youtu.be/qHSsl-w9ERcyoutu.be/MChrrCnCsSw youtu.be/HMWrz7cubO4 youtu.be/gI5IdFftP0A Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/KbS2gCyzj2s#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 Introduction01:08 the importance of questions02:53 the structure of questions04:33 é que05:52 practice questions with a neighbour07:24 answering YOUR questions
Its time to stop confusing conseguir and poder in European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2025-08-29 | Free “Mini-Tuga”, six resources in different media and interests to help you immerse in Portuguese: thelanguageunschool.com/minituga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=its_time_to_stop_confusing_poder_and_conseguir_in_european_portuguese Are you still mixing up conseguir and poder in European Portuguese? In this video, you’ll get to see the difference in action while witnessing a conversation between me and myself about the temptation of a pastel de nata. By the end, you’ll know exactly when to use poder (permission, prohibition, possibility, availability) and when conseguir (ability, success, achievement) is the right choice.If you want to learn European Portuguese grammar in a natural, fun way and sound more authentic in spoken Portuguese, this video is for you.Video and story created by Catarina Champalimaud, creator of The Language Unchool.More interesting videos for you:youtu.be/rC8xJAW1Ygoyoutu.be/1oXJx7SWcsUyoutu.be/FAA6Ic3AP0I youtu.be/TULjZu79Yx0Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/azDajyv7SnM #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
Eu in European Portuguese (vs. ele) | European Portuguese listening practice The Language Unschool 2025-07-11 | No Cinderella Portuguese Pronunciation Free Guide: thelanguageunschool.com/nocinderellaportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eu_in_european_portuguese_vs_ele_european_portuguese_listening_practice “Eu” is probably the most mispronounced word by foreigners in European Portuguese. It’s key to understand European Portuguese and what’s more, it’s often confused with “ele”.Today I’m explaining again the difference between the light and the dark L in European Portuguese, an often-forgotten element of Portuguese phonetics. We’ll put it side by side to “eu” and use comprehensible input so that your Portuguese listening comprehension improves sooner rather than later.When you understand the Portuguese alphabet in the context of words and phrases, you start making sense of the letters we swallow and why.Video and story created by Catarina Champalimaud.The story in PT and ENG:No outro dia eu ‘tava a ver-me ao espelho (the other day I was looking at myself in the mirror)e reparei que os meus músculos estão a ficar parecidos com os do Arnold Schwarzenegger. (and I noticed my muscles were becoming similar to those of Arnold Schwarzenegger)A sério! Eu não estou a brincar. (Seriously! I’m not kidding.)Ok, ele tem uns músculos muito maiores do que eu. (Ok, he has bigger muscles than I do.)Mas ele é homem. Eu sou mulher. (But he’s a man. I’m a woman.)Eu sei que eu nunca vou ter os músculos iguais aos dele. (I know I won’t ever have muscles like his.)Mas mesmo assim, eu acho que para lá caminho. (But even so, I think that I’m on track.)Eu ouvi dizer que ele consegue levantar 100kg. (I heard he manages to lift 100kg.)Pois eu já consigo levantar 2kg. Espectáculo! (Well, I can already lift 2kg.)Eu quero levantar mais, mas não tenho tempo. (I want to lift more, but I don’t have time.)Aposto que ele tem todo o tempo do mundo, que faz exercício três horas por dia. (I bet he has all the time in the world, that he exercises three hours a day.)Eu só faço 5 minutos. Não tenho tempo para mais. (I only exercise 5 minutes. I don’t have time for more.)Watch these next:youtu.be/QtYc9daa644youtu.be/GKHb9s6HJxEyoutu.be/wwscQFoaKVc Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/muvYCMTt2ro #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 Why you can't hear "eu"01:09 How “eu” is pronounced02:08 How "eu" differentiates from “ele”03:35 How to tell “eu” and “ele” apart in fast speech05:13 A story to get your ears used to the difference08:12 Next steps
How to watch films or series in European Portuguese? The Language Unschool 2025-07-04 | Free “Mini-Tuga”, six resources in different media and interests to help you immerse in Portuguese:thelanguageunschool.com/minituga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=how_to_watch_series_or_films_in_european_portuguese Can you actually learn much European Portuguese by immersing yourself in Portuguese by watching films, series, podcasts or soaps? And what if you took a chilled approach to it? Instead of intensive studying, you can learn a lot about the way Portuguese is spoken and improve your understanding of fast Portuguese by taking a more laid-back approach.Video created by Catarina Champalimaud.Watch these videos next:youtu.be/lQRGX81lKukyoutu.be/w8ekRWi-Ukw youtu.be/KjOyktNBTik youtu.be/TrXfXPymAYU youtu.be/Y324S08-JDw Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/yvvpciNjSzI #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
I moved back to Portugal and this is what I brought The Language Unschool 2025-06-27 | Free “Mini-Tuga”, six resources in different media and interests to help you immerse in Portuguese:thelanguageunschool.com/minituga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=I_moved_back_to_portugal_and_this_is_what_I_brought I moved back to Portugal after 14 years abroad, and I realized something funny: there were a few things I really should have packed in my suitcase—but they’re not what you might think.Not cosmetics, not special kitchen tools, not supplements.I’m talking about cultural awareness.Learning European Portuguese is not just about the language, but it’s about understanding how the Portuguese talk and think.Video created by Catarina Champalimaud.Watch these videos next:youtu.be/8rbTH-NGXCc youtu.be/f0OsOZspvF0youtu.be/Y324S08-JDw Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/EYwffSlS6zI #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
Dont move to Portugal without these special phrases The Language Unschool 2025-06-20 | Download my free audio with 55 Survival Phrases in Portuguese: thelanguageunschool.com/survivalphrasesportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dont_move_to_portugal_without_these_special_phrases(to improve your pronunciation in Portuguese as well as your listening comprehension)Moving to Portugal can be an amazing, yet stressful, adventure. This means learning Portuguese can be left to second plan, which I understand. This is especially true if you're dealing with a visa process...But should you move to Portugal, expecting English will save you? Well… yes and no. It actually depends on where you move to in Portugal and who you encounter.Today I’m sharing 55 expressions in Portuguese so you can survive in Portugal and get your European Portuguese speaking skills off the ground. In style, of course.Video created by Catarina Champalimaud, founder of The Language UnschoolMore interesting videos for you:youtu.be/J8Vz6srY8DUyoutu.be/UPaBr_AaGLUyoutu.be/8D6QbsGS4WM youtu.be/NQuflQ6Q1Mc Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/Y324S08-JDw#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 Survival Portuguese sentences to move in style01:40 easier phrases10:02 more advanced phrases
Can you understand this in European Portuguese? The Language Unschool 2025-06-13 | Say it like a Tuga! Do you want me to review how good your pronunciation in Portuguese is? thelanguageunschool.com/course/sayitlikeatuga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=can_you_understand_this_in_european_portuguese At The Language Unschool I don’t test my Unschoolers in a traditional way. I do phonetic dictations.Instead of expecting them to write correctly in Portuguese, I’m expecting a loose phonetic representation of the sounds they’re hearing. Why?Because the Portuguese don’t speak in words, but in sounds!When you do this, I will be able to see how much Portuguese you’ve learnt and which sounds you can already understand in European Portuguese and where you need to focus on.Video created by Catarina Champalimaud.More interesting videos for you:youtu.be/FAA6Ic3AP0I youtu.be/EWpEWZDe9poyoutu.be/MChrrCnCsSwyoutu.be/TrXfXPymAYUyoutu.be/QtYc9daa644youtu.be/QtYc9daa644 youtu.be/fAiC5_ljIog Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/t4YijU03oys#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 another way to test your Portuguese01:04 Unschooler case: after taking A2 exam years ago01:42 the challenge01:58 sentence #106:21 sentence #209:20 sentence #312:30 sentence #414:52 sentence #519:21 the next challenge (it's different!)
Por in European Portuguese (with pronunciation) The Language Unschool 2025-06-06 | Free “Mini-Tuga”, six resources in different media and interests to help you immerse in Portuguese: thelanguageunschool.com/minituga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=por_in_european_portuguese_with_pronunciation Are you 100% sure when to use “para” and “por” in Portuguese? These two prepositions tend to confuse Portuguese learners because they can translate to the same one in English: “for” or “by” (or more even), and it’s not always a consistent translation.It is, however, possible to master these Portuguese prepositions if you focus on only one at a time and if you see them in context.That’s why today I’m telling you a story of a dream in Portuguese (Comprehensible Input) to help you focus on “por” alone and finally not only learn European Portuguese, but make it yours. Video and story created by Catarina Champalimaud.More interesting videos for you:youtu.be/1oXJx7SWcsU youtu.be/KjOyktNBTik youtu.be/EWpEWZDe9po Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/rC8xJAW1Ygo #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
Também in European Portuguese (vs. tá bem) The Language Unschool 2025-05-30 | Free “Mini-Tuga”, six resources in different media and interests to help you immerse in Portuguese: thelanguageunschool.com/minituga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tambem_in_european_portuguese_vs_ta_bem Também or ‘tá bem? That is the question for today’s video.Have you ever felt less intelligent than normal when spoken to in Portuguese because one of these words was used?And you couldn’t tell them apart?It’s an art to understand naturally spoken Portuguese, especially when it comes to “também” and “’tá bem”. In this video:-I explain what to listen out for-how to pay attention to context-I give you lots of examples taken from a conversation on a podcast for you to train your earsAfter you’ve worked with this video, dive deeper in Portuguese native content (6 suggestions in my Mini-Tuga) and then it’s time for you to speak Portuguese more confidently.The examples were taken from this podcast episode: youtube.com/watch?v=4Gihcf0kuW8&t=5460s Video by Catarina Champalimaud.More interesting videos for you:youtu.be/RAd3_uFDP3c youtu.be/vSMmMcY-Z5cyoutu.be/J8Vz6srY8DUyoutu.be/W3NxHFtrA7ISay hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/3Fl4-gIrs5k #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
This Portuguese Hack Actually Works! (Literal Translation) The Language Unschool 2025-05-23 | Check this free resource with the story in "proper" Portuguese and some explanations:thelanguageunschool.com/portugueseinenglish?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=this_portuguese_hack_actually_works_literal_translation Do the Portuguese often switch to English when you try to talk to them in Portuguese? Sometimes it feels no matter how much work you put on your Portuguese pronunciation and sentence structure as a whole, we always win with our amazing English.Or do we? Is our English as good as it seems?Today I will have you listen to my most Portuguese English.Let me explain: I’ll tell you a story that looks like English, but it’s actually following a lot of the Portuguese word order, grammar and expressions. If you want to spice up your conversations with some colloquial expressions in Portuguese, this is for you!Working with literal translations can be an amazing way to better understand Portuguese.Video and story by Catarina Champalimaud, founder of The Language Unschool.More interesting videos for you:youtu.be/HMWrz7cubO4 youtu.be/w8ekRWi-Ukwyoutu.be/fTiEBA7LloE Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/Y8MxAiFdce4 #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
European Portuguese pronunciation | a simple fix to be better understood in Portuguese The Language Unschool 2025-05-16 | No Cinderella Portuguese Pronunciation Free Guide: thelanguageunschool.com/nocinderellaportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=european_portuguese_pronunciation_a_simple_fix_to_be_better_understood_in_portuguese You may be making this mistake when speaking Portuguese without even knowing it!I know it because it took me a while to spot the issue of my own Unschoolers when pronouncing these words in Portuguese.To be clear in European Portuguese and to understand naturally spoken Portuguese it helps to know what you’re mispronouncing. In this video I’m giving you tips specifically regarding the pronunciation of the letters E and A in European Portuguese. Video by Catarina Champalimaud.More interesting videos for you:🎥Confusing Verbs in Portuguese | NOT explained - youtu.be/ZxkH85apPrU 🎥18 minutes of European Portuguese - youtu.be/sHIjFuJz_xU 🎥European Portuguese | Saying no is not an option - youtu.be/BZDQNEk9BXQ 🎥The E in European Portuguese - youtu.be/GKHb9s6HJxE Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/fAiC5_ljIog #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
European Portuguese | classroom vs REAL Portuguese The Language Unschool 2025-05-09 | Free “Mini-Start”, 3 funny stories to help you understand real Portuguese:thelanguageunschool.com/course/ministart?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=european_portuguese_classroom_vs_real_portuguese On paper, European Portuguese is sort of ok. Spoken Portuguese, however, is very alien. If you have ever felt frustrated trying to understand real Portuguese, you are not alone, and the good news is that understanding naturally spoken Portuguese is possible!In this video I’m bringing back the King of Portuguese to walk you through some of the things the Portuguese do when they speak. I’m sure the difference between classroom pronunciation of European Portuguese and real Portuguese will become clearer to you.More interesting videos for you:🎥European Portuguese Pronunciation practice: master Portuguese pronunciation with this story - youtu.be/TTrdJaPCmi0🎥Will you ever understand fast Portuguese (the King of Portuguese)? | European Portuguese - youtu.be/TrXfXPymAYU🎥The L in European Portuguese - youtu.be/QtYc9daa644🎥Use this trick to understand naturally spoken European Portuguese - youtu.be/MChrrCnCsSw 🎥Why is it so hard to understand European Portuguese? (no one talks about this) - youtu.be/EWpEWZDe9po Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/wUt-X-cSmWE #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
Spot the differences: its time to understand European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2025-05-02 | Find out the 7 differences here: thelanguageunschool.com/spotthedifferencesportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=spot_the_differences_its_time_to_understand_european_portuguese Do you know the game spot the differences? In this video I adapted that game to help you tune your ears to the way the Portuguese speak. Combining text and audio is key to better understand European Portuguese, so you’ll read a story in Portuguese and listen to the audio that doesn’t always match what you see written down. This is a great opportunity to work on your listening comprehension in European Portuguese, while you learn some colloquial expressions from Portugal.Video and story created by Catarina Champalimaud.More interesting videos for you:🎥 European Portuguese Pronunciation practice: master Portuguese pronunciation with this story - youtu.be/TTrdJaPCmi0🎥 Shopping in Portugal | vocabulary using comprehensible input - youtu.be/M8CiudQ9BYc 🎥 Time to understand Portuguese! | European Portuguese listening exercise - youtu.be/FAA6Ic3AP0I Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/NvzuYZssk24 #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
The mind trick to learn European Portuguese Vocabulary FAST! The Language Unschool 2025-04-25 | Free “Mini-Start”, 3 funny stories to help you understand real Portuguese:thelanguageunschool.com/course/ministart?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the_mind_trick_to_learn_european_portuguese_vocabulary_fast Before you become overwhelmed by the number of words you need to know in Portuguese, let’s think of some strategies to make the process of learning European Portuguese faster and smoother.In this video I share a very cool strategy I use with my Unschoolers at The Language Unschool to help them learn and improve their vocabulary in Portuguese in a natural way.More interesting videos for you:I'm too old to learn a language | European Portuguese - youtu.be/vReD4HSOOW8 Time to understand Portuguese! | European Portuguese listening exercise - youtu.be/FAA6Ic3AP0I Parts of the house in Portuguese (of a very special house) | European Portuguese - youtu.be/WvP_G8c4J1Y Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/w8ekRWi-Ukw#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
European Portuguese pronunciation | if you dont hear it, dont say it! The Language Unschool 2025-04-18 | FREE Listen to Portuguese Masterclass: thelanguageunschool.com/webinar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=european_portuguese_pronunciation_if_you_dont_hear_it_dont_say_itI hear you say again and again you don’t understand European Portuguese because we swallow half the words (there is truth in that!).But have you ever stopped to think which parts of the words the Portuguese swallow?Learning about European Portuguese pronunciation will help you not only understand colloquial Portuguese, but also be understood by the Portuguese. You can learn as much Portuguese vocabulary and grammar. However, relying on artificial pronunciation of Portuguese (what I call Cinderella Portuguese) will only leave you frustrated.Learn to understand and speak real Portuguese!More videos for you:Use this trick to understand naturally spoken European Portuguese - youtu.be/MChrrCnCsSw Real Portuguese | Understand spoken Portuguese - youtu.be/ZePXYf0uKe8 The L in European Portuguese - youtu.be/QtYc9daa644 Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/ggyNSJ207Vs#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
This is how you can SPEAK in European Portuguese #europeanportuguese The Language Unschool 2025-04-13 | watch the full video here: youtu.be/qHSsl-w9ERc Does the thought of speaking in Portuguese make you scared?If you’re learning European Portuguese, chances are you want to speak Portuguese! Today I’m sharing a really good strategy to help you speak Portuguese sooner, rather than later. It’s nothing to do with Cinderella Portuguese, that highly articulated and well enunciated Portuguese. Instead, I’ll share some useful phrases in colloquial Portuguese so that you speaking skills in Portuguese from Portugal can improve and you start having conversations in Portuguese.
The secret to start speaking Portuguese | speak European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2025-04-11 | FREE No Cinderella Portuguese Pronunciation Guide: thelanguageunschool.com/nocinderellaportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the_secret_to_start_speaking_european_portuguese_speak_european_portuguese Does the thought of speaking in Portuguese make you scared?If you’re learning European Portuguese, chances are you want to speak Portuguese! Today I’m sharing a really good strategy to help you speak Portuguese sooner, rather than later. It’s nothing to do with Cinderella Portuguese, that highly articulated and well enunciated Portuguese. Instead, I’ll share some useful phrases in colloquial Portuguese so that you speaking skills in Portuguese from Portugal can improve and you start having conversations in Portuguese.More videos for you:European Portuguese | What you will NEVER hear and why you cannot understand what people say - youtu.be/AgVHpOdB1XoTalk to me in Portuguese! - youtu.be/QtcxWPpSLSIHow to start speaking in European Portuguese? - youtu.be/J8Vz6srY8DU Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschoolyoutu.be/qHSsl-w9ERc
Para in European Portuguese (forget about por) The Language Unschool 2025-03-14 | Free “Mini-Tuga”, six resources in different media and interests to help you immerse in Portuguese: thelanguageunschool.com/minituga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=para_in_european_portuguese_forget_about_porOne of the most annoying things about learning European Portuguese is prepositions. Being able to use para vs. por in Portuguese seems like a science one will never never.It is, however, possible to master these Portuguese prepositions if you focus on only one at a time and if you see them in context.Today I’m telling you a story in Portuguese to help you focus on para in Portuguese. See what the amazing method comprehensible input can do for your Portuguese grammar.More interesting videos for you:Portuguese movie NOT on Netflix | Real European Portuguese - youtu.be/RAd3_uFDP3c Verbs in European Portuguese | Do you hate them? (Try this approach then) - youtu.be/TULjZu79Yx0 Conseguir vs Poder? That's the question! - youtu.be/lwgcEwAdpFMSay hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/1oXJx7SWcsU #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
Do you want to speak Portuguese? you need to do this every day | European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2025-03-07 | Free “Mini-Tuga”, six resources in different media and interests to help you immerse in Portuguese: thelanguageunschool.com/minituga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=do_you_want_to_speak_portuguese_you_need_to_do_this_every_day_european_portuguese If you’ve ever felt speaking in Portuguese was hard, perhaps you never tried writing in Portuguese.Writing in Portuguese is one of the best language learning tips I can give you to improve your speaking skills. You don’t need to become a novelist, but writing, even if a little bit every day, will make a huge difference in your European Portuguese learning journey. Improve your Portuguese grammar while preparing to speak in Portuguese using colloquial expressions in your writing.But be careful not to let Artificial Intelligence take over your Portuguese! There are ways to use it and today I’ll help you see the value of writing in Portuguese, how to write and what tools to use.Don’t forget that there’s subtitles in Portuguese and English.More interesting videos for you:Portuguese books | How to start reading in European Portuguese? - youtu.be/INL3SbfrRjsHow she managed to SPEAK European Portuguese by LISTENING FIRST - youtu.be/4mbIjSzqhK8 Talk to me in Portuguese! - youtu.be/QtcxWPpSLSIHow to start speaking in European Portuguese?youtu.be/J8Vz6srY8DU Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/RWZF6OjgIF8 #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool 00:00 Why writing helps you speak04:56 How to write - tip #106:17 Tool demo07:26 How to write - tip #209:21 How to deal with the overwhelming effect10:47 The importance of feedback - the Unschooling way11:38 What do do about feedback you're given12:14 How to speed up the process
European Portuguese from scratch (for beginners) | holistic strategy The Language Unschool 2025-02-28 | Placement Quiz: thelanguageunschool.com/standalone-form?assessment-id=649696467b3b8ce74f0edfd7&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=european_portuguese_from_scratch_for_beginners_holistic_strategyHow to learn European Portuguese from scratch? Especially as a beginner, it may be hard to know what is the best way to learn, what resources to use. Should you learn Portuguese online, in a group, in person, have private lessons?... The possibilities can overwhelm you and, even worse, make you lose time to actually learn to understand and speak Portuguese as you deserve.Today I’m sharing my ideal European Portuguese learning scenario. I’ve learnt more than ten foreign languages, so I have strong opinions about this. 😉More interesting videos for you:I'm too old to learn a language | European Portuguese - youtu.be/vReD4HSOOW8 European Portuguese Pronunciation practice: master Portuguese pronunciation with this story - youtu.be/TTrdJaPCmi0 Will you ever understand fast Portuguese (the King of Portuguese)? | European Portuguese - youtu.be/TrXfXPymAYU Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/NQuflQ6Q1Mc#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
I understand therefore I speak European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2025-02-21 | Do you want to become a Portuguese Unschooler? Apply here: thelanguageunschool.com/apply?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=i_understand_therefore_i_speak_european_portugueseAiming for perfection when learning European Portuguese is common, but it may do more harm than good.Today I’m talking to a student of mine, Tony, who moved from the US to Braga, Portugal a couple years ago. Tony has been a true Unschooler and came to The Language Unschool when he could already survive in Portuguese. Still, he wanted to integrate in his new home here in Portugal. What was missing in his journey to Portuguese fluency?Listening to real Portuguese and work on his listening comprehension in Portuguese. Once he buckled up, he started having spontaneous conversations with strangers.I’m very proud of Tony, especially for how well he did in such a stressful situation. Speaking Portuguese in front of a camera isn’t easy! And I am also looking forward to working further with him to improve his pronunciation in Portuguese and spontaneity. You need to watch these videos next!How she managed to SPEAK European Portuguese by LISTENING FIRST - youtu.be/4mbIjSzqhK8Time to understand Portuguese! | European Portuguese listening exercise - youtu.be/FAA6Ic3AP0IThe L in European Portuguese - youtu.be/QtYc9daa644Will you ever understand fast Portuguese (the King of Portuguese)? | European Portuguese - youtu.be/TrXfXPymAYU Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/rZti7yqeTdA#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 Introducing Tony02:09 Tony's iupiiis 07:06 Favourite Portuguese expression09:10 Expectations about Portuguese11:26 Resources used to learn Portuguese13:42 Portuguese before and after The Language Unschool?15:30 What is it like to be a Portuguese Unschooler?18:29 How has listening helped Tony find his voice in Portuguese?21:36 Would Tony have changed anything?
Why is it so hard to understand European Portuguese? (no one talks about this) The Language Unschool 2025-02-14 | Free PDF with audio: thelanguageunschool.com/knightofportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=why_is_it_so_hard_to_understand_european_portuguese_no_one_talks_about_thisFree “Listen to Portuguese Masterclass”: thelanguageunschool.com/webinar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=why_is_it_so_hard_to_understand_european_portuguese_no_one_talks_about_thisWritten Portuguese is easy.The issue comes when you hear spoken European Portuguese. Understanding European Portuguese feels impossible, but it doesn’t have to.When you know what to listen out for, learning European Portuguese will be much easier. Even your Portuguese pronunciation will improve as a result.Today I’m talking about resyllabification in Portuguese. It sounds complicated, but worry not: I’m bringing in the Knight of Portuguese to shed light to it.Don’t forget to turn on the subtitles in either Portuguese or English.Watch next:The Queen: Use this trick to understand naturally spoken European Portuguese - youtu.be/MChrrCnCsSwThe King: Will you ever understand fast Portuguese (the King of Portuguese)? | European Portuguese - youtu.be/TrXfXPymAYUCinderella: European Portuguese | You need to watch this if you ever want to understand and speak Portuguese - youtu.be/wwscQFoaKVc Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/EWpEWZDe9po#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 written vs. spoken Portuguese01:37 the Knight of Portuguese03:03 examples in other languages04:07 examples in Portuguese
Talk to me in Portuguese! The Language Unschool 2025-02-07 | FREE No Cinderella Portuguese Pronunciation Guide: thelanguageunschool.com/nocinderellaportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=talk_to_me_in_portugueseWhy bother speaking Portuguese when locals keep switching back to English?It’s extremely frustrating to invest time and money into learning European Portuguese when you don’t get to practise it. In some cases, people simply give up on their efforts.Are there easier ways to keep the conversation in Portuguese so that you can improve your speaking and listening skills in Portuguese?There are indeed! And mindset is the main thing you can tweak when it comes to learning this language.Today I’m sharing my experience living in the Netherlands, a country where, believe it or not, the exact same thing happens: locals switch to English. Watch to find out how what I did about it and how it can help your Portuguese.Don't forget to turn on the Portuguese subtitles, or the English ones, to improve your listening comprehension.More videos for you:How to start speaking in European Portuguese? - youtu.be/J8Vz6srY8DU What happens when Portuguese is too easy? | European Portuguese - youtu.be/s-seEyFfaKA Understand European Portuguese | Is speed really the issue? - youtu.be/vSMmMcY-Z5c Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/QtcxWPpSLSI #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
European Portuguese Pronunciation | camouflage your accent The Language Unschool 2025-01-31 | No Cinderella Portuguese Pronunciation Free Guide: thelanguageunschool.com/nocinderellaportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=european_portuguese_pronunciation_+camouflage_your_accentAfter spending hours and rivers of money (that’s how we say it) you think you are ready to speak Portuguese. In fact, your Portuguese grammar and vocabulary are reasons to be proud of. But then you’re faced with a Portuguese native who answers you in English, and all that investment to learn Portuguese goes to waste.What gave you away? Was it the clothes, your handshake, how you ate the pastel the nata?!No! It was your accent. You pronounced foreign words without a Portuguese accent.But no damage done. After this video you will be prepared to camouflage your accent in Portuguese.You are bound to confuse the locals with your impeccable Portuguese accent and pronunciation of foreign words.Don’t forget to turn on the subtitles in Portuguese and/or English and make this video a great listening comprehension experience.More interesting videos for you:Use this trick to understand naturally spoken European Portuguese - youtu.be/MChrrCnCsSw Real Portuguese | Understand spoken Portuguese - youtu.be/ZePXYf0uKe8 Will you ever understand fast Portuguese (the King of Portuguese)? | European Portuguese - youtu.be/TrXfXPymAYU European Portuguese | Camouflage your English accent this way - youtu.be/TGrYZ4WQfeI Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/8D6QbsGS4WM#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 You need to camouflage your accent01:59 examples to practise07:23 3 patterns08:28 Why is this useful?
Can AI understand European Portuguese? The Language Unschool 2025-01-24 | FREE Listen to Portuguese Masterclass - thelanguageunschool.com/webinar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=can_ai_understand_european_portuguese If you feel frustrated because you can’t understand spoken Portuguese, imagine my own frustration when AI itself doesn’t understand it!!You may have noticed by now that understanding European Portuguese, the way it is spoken by natives, and not in a Portuguese language course, is not a walk in the park. Learning European Portuguese without tackling listening comprehension is detrimental to your capacity to converse with people.Which is why I’m focusing on breaking down the first 5 minutes of this video - O QUE NINGUÉM CONTA sobre * CONSTRUIR CASA * 🧱🚧 youtube.com/watch?v=ztv-NjyN360&t=43s - to empower you to better understand European Portuguese.Don't forget to turn on the subtitles in Portuguese or English.More interesting videos for you:Use this trick to understand naturally spoken European Portuguese - youtu.be/MChrrCnCsSw Will you ever understand fast Portuguese (the King of Portuguese)? | European Portuguese - youtu.be/TrXfXPymAYUPortuguese Alphabet with Acronyms | European Portuguese - youtu.be/UPaBr_AaGLU Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/jMaFoFcqsfs#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
How to speak about the past in Portuguese like a native | European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2025-01-17 | First, a FREE present: my Free “Mini-Tuga”, six resources in different media and interests to help you immerse in Portuguese: thelanguageunschool.com/minituga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=how_to_speak_about_the_past_in_portuguese_like_a_native_european_portuguese I know this is the time of the year to focus on the future. But while everyone is focusing on goal setting for their European Portuguese, I’m proposing we look at the past in Portuguese. Desmancha-prazeres (party pooper)? Perhaps a little, but this topic is sort of ongoing and needs special attention, before moving on with our linguistic lives. The thing is, in Portuguese there’s two past tenses: Pretérito Perfeito e Pretérito Imperfeito. I hope Portuguese verbs and grammar in general become less overwhelming and that you can truly start the year “com o pé direito”! More interesting videos for you:Ver vs. Vir | European Portuguese - youtu.be/NXR1Pm0DhpMThe L in European Portuguese - youtu.be/QtYc9daa644Greetings in European Portuguese | Start speaking Portuguese - youtu.be/tea6O9jlbOE Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/gUN5iBF5qW0 #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
Dar | the verb that will make you fluent in European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2024-12-23 | Free “Mini-Tuga”, six resources in different media and interests to help you immerse in Portuguese: thelanguageunschool.com/minituga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dar_the_verb_that_will_make_you_fluent_in_european_portugueseThe Portuguese are so generous that you can see it in the language. If you thought the verb “dar” in Portuguese only meant “to give”, you’re in for a surprise. In this video I’m giving European Portuguese grammar and Portuguese verbs a bit of a face lift by telling you a silly Christmas story (which could be partially true). In it you will be able to become a bit more fluent in European Portuguese, improve your listening comprehension of naturally spoken Portuguese with a few colloquial expressions using the verb “dar”.I hope the context gives you a chance to use or at least recognize some of these usages of “dar”.More interesting videos for you:Verbs in European Portuguese | Do you hate them? (Try this approach then) youtu.be/TULjZu79Yx0 What is better for your Portuguese than Netflix? - youtu.be/W3NxHFtrA7IEuropean Portuguese | Word Order in Portuguese - youtu.be/HMWrz7cubO4 Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/R_H9xM6HSDM #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
I thought this is how the Portuguese speak The Language Unschool 2024-12-13 | Free Listen to Portuguese Masterclass: thelanguageunschool.com/webinar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=I_thought_this_is_how_the_portuguese_speak I have been wrong about what I’ve been saying on my channel about how the Portuguese speak. Spoken Portuguese is not entirely the same all over Portugal.The S is a letter that changes a lot in Portuguese!And even though this is not one letter that the Portuguese swallow, you should still pay special attention to it if you ever want to fully understand spoken Portuguese.I hope my mistake will help you better learn European Portuguese 😉Video mentioned: (words mentioned show up in the first 10 seconds of the video) MÉTODO INFALIVEL para Imigrantes conseguirem AGENDAMENTO na AIMA em Portugal! - youtube.com/watch?v=F1l-TfFoFBM More interesting videos for you:The L in European Portuguese - youtu.be/QtYc9daa644 Will you ever understand fast Portuguese (the King of Portuguese)? | European Portuguese - youtu.be/TrXfXPymAYUUse this trick to understand naturally spoken European Portuguese - youtu.be/MChrrCnCsSwEuropean Portuguese | You need to watch this if you ever want to understand and speak Portuguese - youtu.be/wwscQFoaKVc Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/kDAA5Tq0l7U#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
How to find opportunities to SPEAK Portuguese? | Portuguese conversation The Language Unschool 2024-12-06 | No Cinderella Portuguese Pronunciation Free Guide: thelanguageunschool.com/nocinderellaportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=how_to_find_opportunities_to_speak_portuguese_portuguese_conversation Where can you get conversation practice in Portuguese?When you feel it’s time to speak Portuguese, you can go for a conversation lesson.De facto...Or you can get creative and look out for outside-of-the-box opportunities to speak European Portuguese.Sometimes you will find these in the most unlikely places. Today I’ll share a dozen language learning tips so that you can make the most of the Portuguese you have learnt and start finding your voice!More interesting videos for you:How to start speaking in European Portuguese? - youtu.be/J8Vz6srY8DU Use this trick to understand naturally spoken European Portuguese - youtu.be/MChrrCnCsSw What do you DO? (in European Portuguese) - youtu.be/KHJFjG3js_oUse this trick to understand naturally spoken European Portuguese - youtu.be/MChrrCnCsSw Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/TEXV-wjXzdY #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
The app feature you should be using to learn European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2024-11-29 | No Cinderella Portuguese Pronunciation Free Guide: thelanguageunschool.com/nocinderellaportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the_app_feature_you_should_be_using_to_learn_european_portuguese I’ve been wondering:Why is it both people who’ve succeeded at becoming fluent in Portuguese and those who have given up have started with Duolingo?The app isn’t even European Portuguese! Most people learn that sooner or later.And while some prefer to stay on the app to learn European Portuguese or find an alternative option, today I want to discuss the best feature of this app which originates so many arguments for and against the best way to learn European Portuguese.I’m curious whether you’ve tried it while everyone else was busy saying whether Duolingo was good or bad for your European Portuguese.More interesting videos for you:My special approach to learning European Portuguese – youtu.be/bt8T7tsje5wLearn European Portuguese | FREE resources you didn't know about - youtu.be/wEjsTI8PUP4 Phrases for tourists visiting or living in Portugal | European Portuguese for beginners - youtu.be/HQ7uzhKOjRI Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/Lf6kM93m5Hg #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 Is Duolingo bad per se?00:51 My personal experience with Duolingo02:50 What's good about Duolingo?06:12 Advantages of being familiar with BRPT in Portugal06:52 Unexpected reasons to be familiar with BRPT in Portugal
What is better for your Portuguese than Netflix? The Language Unschool 2024-11-22 | DARE: Do you dare watching 40 seconds of a Portuguese soap opera? thelanguageunschool.com/videotruthordare?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=what_is_better_for_your_portuguese_than_netflix Today I’m inviting you to step outside of your comfort zone and dive into Portuguese native content that is not on Netflix. TRUTH: It’s normal to want to use Netflix series and movies as a means to immerse yourself in European Portuguese. But is there enough choice that will actually help you learn European Portuguese?There is a better solution for building your Portuguese vocabulary, grammar, cultural awareness, listening skills, and even speaking skills. It’s only 40 seconds. Do you dare?More interesting videos for you:Understand European Portuguese | Is speed really the issue? - youtu.be/vSMmMcY-Z5c Time to understand Portuguese! | European Portuguese listening exercise - youtu.be/FAA6Ic3AP0I Portuguese movie NOT on Netflix | Real European Portuguese - youtu.be/RAd3_uFDP3c Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/W3NxHFtrA7I#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 Truth or Dare?00:18 Dare01:42 Truth
Portuguese vs. Spanish: what are the main differences? The Language Unschool 2024-11-15 | FREE Listen to Portuguese Masterclass: thelanguageunschool.com/webinar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=portuguese_vs_spanish_what_are_the_main_differences Does knowing Spanish prior to learning Portuguese mean you will have an easier time learning European Portuguese?If you know Spanish, you do have an advantage. But are you making the best of it?Yes, there are probably more similarities than differences between Portuguese and Spanish.But before you start celebrating, let me explain my strategy to mitigate the confusion that is bound to happen in your brain with these “Siamese” languages.I explain in this video why focusing on the differences will make the transition to Portuguese much smoother.More interesting videos for you:Use this trick to understand naturally spoken European Portuguese - youtu.be/MChrrCnCsSwWill you ever understand fast Portuguese (the King of Portuguese)? | European Portuguese - youtu.be/TrXfXPymAYU European Portuguese | You need to watch this if you ever want to understand and speak Portuguese - youtu.be/wwscQFoaKVcSay hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/fTiEBA7LloE#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
Real Portuguese | Understand spoken Portuguese The Language Unschool 2024-11-08 | FREE Listen to Portuguese Masterclass: thelanguageunschool.com/webinar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=real_portuguese_understand_spoken_portugueseIf you’re struggling to understand spoken Portuguese, I get it.The Portuguese do speak in mysterious ways. What you read and what you hear often doesn’t match.So, what do you do about it?Do you rely on highly articulated, very well enunciated Portuguese?(I call this Cinderella Portuguese, which is often the case in material for Portuguese for beginners)If it’s serving you, great.If not, my Portuguese learning tip is:watch this video to hear Cinderella and Real Portuguese side by side,and so your ears will become better in tune with natural Portuguese pronunciation.More interesting videos for you:Understand European Portuguese | Is speed really the issue? youtu.be/vSMmMcY-Z5cEuropean Portuguese | You need to watch this if you ever want to understand and speak Portuguese - youtu.be/wwscQFoaKVcMaster word order in Portuguese (speak with confidence) - youtu.be/B6kBg-qhOKE Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/ZePXYf0uKe8 #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
Master word order in Portuguese (speak with confidence) The Language Unschool 2024-11-01 | Free “Mini-Start”, 3 funny stories to help you understand real Portuguese: thelanguageunschool.com/course/ministart?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=master_word_order_in_portuguese_speak_with_confidenceBeing able to string a sentence together in Portuguese is one of the main complaints I hear from people learning it.Even if you’re comfortable with your Portuguese vocabulary, you might feel at a lost on what to do to glue the words you know together and build a cohesive and intelligible sentence.In this video you will see that Portuguese sentence structure is not very different from the subject-verb-object structure of English. That’s why I’m focusing more on the smaller elements of Portuguese.I truly believe that when you focus, you will take your Portuguese closer to fluency. More interesting videos for you:Conseguir vs Poder? That's the question! - youtu.be/lwgcEwAdpFM European Portuguese | lá (the word you can't yet use) - youtu.be/lQRGX81lKukThe real reason why you don't sound like a native in Portugal - youtu.be/cg7gKEdk8y8 European Portuguese diminutive | Sound more Portuguese with this special ending - youtu.be/S2KgQYpGU7c Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/B6kBg-qhOKE #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 Introduction00:54 Story02:39 Filling in the gaps
Do not listen to your motivation!! | Learn European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2024-10-25 | It’s inevitable you will want to quit learning European Portuguese. Obviously, you will start full of motivation and excitement!But setting goals is, more often than not, a recipe for disaster when you’re learning a language. Not to mention relying on your motivation alone when learning Portuguese is even harder!Which is precisely why in this video I will talk about 3 things that you can do to make sure giving up Portuguese stays off your plans.No Cinderella Portuguese Pronunciation Free Guide: thelanguageunschool.com/nocinderellaportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=do_not_listen_to_your_motivation_learn_european_portuguese More interesting videos for you:What happens when Portuguese is too easy? | European Portuguese - youtu.be/s-seEyFfaKAEuropean Portuguese | What you will NEVER hear and why you cannot understand what people say - youtu.be/AgVHpOdB1Xo European Portuguese | You need to watch this if you ever want to understand and speak Portuguese - youtu.be/wwscQFoaKVc Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/P6INx-XVpGs#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
Learn Portuguese through stories (3 personal stories) The Language Unschool 2024-10-18 | Grab the vocabulary list for the 3 stories here:thelanguageunschool.com/portuguesethroughstories?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=learn_portuguese_through_stories_3_personal_storiesOne of the most effective and fun ways of learning a language, I find, is through stories. In this video, I’m using comprehensible input in Portuguese to help you better understand spoken Portuguese.I’ll tell you three stories in slow Portuguese, but I’ll be speaking in a natural way for you to see the difference between real and Cinderella Portuguese.Understanding European Portuguese doesn’t have to be hard. With this kind of content, you can have fun and notice the patterns of how the Portuguese speak.Don’t forget to grab the free vocabulary list to follow along: thelanguageunschool.com/portuguesethroughstories?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=learn_portuguese_through_stories_3_personal_storiesMore interesting videos for you:Time to understand Portuguese! | European Portuguese listening exerciseyoutu.be/FAA6Ic3AP0IVerbs in European Portuguese | Do you hate them? (Try this approach then)youtu.be/TULjZu79Yx0Shopping in Portugal | vocabulary using comprehensible inputyoutu.be/M8CiudQ9BYc I'm too old to learn a language | European Portugueseyoutu.be/vReD4HSOOW8 Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/NpPr2a0cbRA#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 Introduction01:23 Story #102:50 Story #205:07 Story #3
The E in European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2024-10-04 | FREE Listen to Portuguese Masterclass: thelanguageunschool.com/webinar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the_e_in_european_portugueseTo understand European Portuguese you must become familiar with the letter E. On paper it seems like one letter, but spoken Portuguese quickly shows you the E in Portuguese multiplies almost tenfold.Today I’ll try to hypnotize you with examples of words that have different pronunciations of the letter E in Portuguese. There are subtitles in Portuguese and English, except for when I say the words. Then you get to see pictures as visual representations of what the words mean. Not using translation is a great way to learn European Portuguese.More interesting videos for you:The L in European Portuguese - youtu.be/QtYc9daa644 Use this trick to understand naturally spoken European Portuguese - youtu.be/MChrrCnCsSwUnderstand European Portuguese | Is speed really the issue? - youtu.be/vSMmMcY-Z5c Portuguese Alphabet with Acronyms | European Portuguese - youtu.be/UPaBr_AaGLU Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/GKHb9s6HJxE#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 A letra E01:11 E aberto01:35 E fechado01:51 E mudo02:44 /ɐ/ 03:09 /i/03:47 /ɐj/04:25 E nasal04:49 /ɐ̃j/05:34 What other tricky letters are there?
Imperative mood in European Portuguese (5 ways) The Language Unschool 2024-09-27 | No Cinderella Portuguese Pronunciation Free Guide: thelanguageunschool.com/nocinderellaportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=imperative_mood_in_european_portuguese_5_waysYou wouldn’t expect a culture that is rather formal to be using the Imperative mood all the time, would you? Well, being polite doesn’t mean we don’t place orders, or that we’re rude while at it.Today I have a lesson on a very important topic regarding Portuguese verbs (yes, Portuguese grammar), but tackled in a very unschooling way.Spoiler alert, your active participation will be needed to make this video complete. You can’t truly learn European Portuguese if I do all the work, right? 😉More interesting videos for you:What you're not hearing in European Portuguese - youtu.be/gUCFQyP2zMQConfusing Verbs in Portuguese | NOT explained - youtu.be/ZxkH85apPrUVer vs. Vir | European Portuguese - youtu.be/NXR1Pm0DhpM Be a kid in Portuguese and these things you shall learn - youtu.be/asGbqGEQS5c Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/AohAletpImQ #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
European Portuguese | Pois (the word you need to use) The Language Unschool 2024-09-20 | Immerse yourself in natural Portuguese with my FREE MINI-TUGA: 6 resources to listen and read [brand new version ALERT!]thelanguageunschool.com/minituga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=european_portuguese_pois_the_word_you_need_to_useIn case you’ve felt overwhelmed with how much and how fast the Portuguese speak, you may have, at the very least, caught up on a word we’ll add here, there, everywhere, actually…“Pois” will be our object of study today to help you become more familiar with one of the most used filler words in Portuguese.You’ll be invited to witness a conversation between me and my consciousness so that you get to learn about the different meaning “pois” has in Portuguese.And if you’d like to spot this very special word in European Portuguese in natural speech, then check out these videos next:What if she couldn’t speak Portuguese? | European Portuguese - youtu.be/WmHmDuAwsVAEuropean Portuguese | Should you try to speak Portuguese in Portugal? - youtu.be/mMkI-LL8oM4Was her Portuguese good enough in Portugal? - youtu.be/rb0pPzRnQP4How she managed to SPEAK European Portuguese by LISTENING FIRST - youtu.be/4mbIjSzqhK8 Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/KjOyktNBTik#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
Use this trick to understand naturally spoken European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2024-09-13 | FREE Listen to Portuguese Masterclass: thelanguageunschool.com/webinar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=use_this_trick_to_understand_naturally_spoken_european_portugueseNot understanding naturally spoken Portuguese is common.Understanding why you don’t understand the Portuguese is another story.Knowing where the stressed syllable is is key to learning European Portuguese phonetics, to improve your pronunciation and, above all, to improve your listening comprehension.After knowing everything about the Queen of Portuguese, you will understand the Portuguese, and consequently you will confidently start speaking.Unless…Unless Spanish has taken over your pronunciation and you feel stuck. But I have an easy trick for that too.More interesting videos for you:Will you ever understand fast Portuguese (the King of Portuguese)? | European Portuguese- youtu.be/TrXfXPymAYUEuropean Portuguese | What you will NEVER hear and why you cannot understand what people say - youtu.be/AgVHpOdB1Xo Understand European Portuguese | Is speed really the issue? - youtu.be/vSMmMcY-Z5c Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/MChrrCnCsSw #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
What if she couldn’t speak Portuguese? | European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2024-09-06 | Do you want to speak Portuguese fluently? Apply here to my program to become a Portuguese Unschooler: thelanguageunschool.com/apply?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=what_if_she_couldnt_speak_portuguese_european_portuguesePrapti learnt Portuguese online by herself for 11 months, and she was doing really well: she could read in Portuguese, she could write in Portuguese, and she even understood naturally spoken Portuguese from Portugal.Besides some more complex aspects of the grammar, the missing piece was speaking Portuguese. After 4 months working together she claimed fluency in Portuguese!In this video we discuss the things she could do because she speaks Portuguese, when she originally didn’t need to. And consequently, we speculate on what she would have missed had she not dared to find her voice in Portuguese.Watch these other conversations I recorded with Prapti:How she managed to SPEAK European Portuguese by LISTENING FIRST - youtu.be/4mbIjSzqhK8Was her Portuguese good enough in Portugal? - youtu.be/rb0pPzRnQP4European Portuguese | Should you try to speak Portuguese in Portugal? - youtu.be/mMkI-LL8oM4 Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/WmHmDuAwsVA#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
Greetings in European Portuguese | Start speaking Portuguese The Language Unschool 2024-08-23 | No Cinderella Portuguese Pronunciation Free Guide: thelanguageunschool.com/nocinderellaportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=greetings_in_european_portuguese_start_speaking_portugueseFeeling tongue-tied when you see your neighbour in Portugal is not a good feeling. If you are lacking the confidence to speak Portuguese, because you don’t know how to break the ice with the Portuguese, then let’s fix that!In this video I share 10 formal and informal greetings, and answers, so that you can stop feeling like a deer in the headlights! I’ve even added four bonus expressions so that you can take the conversation beyond the most basic greetings and discuss a bit about the weather.More interesting videos for you:What you're not hearing in European Portuguese - youtu.be/gUCFQyP2zMQ Verbs in European Portuguese | Do you hate them? (Try this approach then) - youtu.be/TULjZu79Yx0 Parts of the house in Portuguese (of a very special house) | European Portuguese - youtu.be/WvP_G8c4J1YSay hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/tea6O9jlbOE#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
Learn European Portuguese for free with music | European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2024-08-09 | FREE Portuguese lesson for complete and seasoned beginners:thelanguageunschool.com/webinar You may have been advised to learn Portuguese with music. Music is indeed a great Portuguese teacher; something you can do on your own, whether you’re a beginner or a more advanced learner. The best part is that it’s a free way to learn European Portuguese online. The thing is it may take you a while to find artists you like, or Portuguese music you find appealing. Different culture means different music too! While some love Fado, it’s definitely not for everyone. That’s why in this video I’m helping you save time by jumping straight ahead to the lyrics of a very famous Portuguese song, “Pica do Sete” by António Zambujo, and show you some basic aspects of Portuguese grammar. Don’t worry, advanced learners, there are tips for you as well!If you happen to enjoy the music, improve your listening comprehension, get your ears used to naturally spoken Portuguese and even your pronunciation, then that’s a big plus.More interesting videos for you:European Portuguese | lá (the word you can't yet use) youtu.be/lQRGX81lKuk European Portuguese diminutive | Sound more Portuguese with this special endingyoutu.be/S2KgQYpGU7c European Portuguese | What you will NEVER hear and why you cannot understand what people sayyoutu.be/AgVHpOdB1Xo Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/uDKf16bZRr4 #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
The L in European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2024-07-26 | No Cinderella Portuguese Pronunciation Free Guide: thelanguageunschool.com/nocinderellaportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the_l_in_european_portuguese The L is a letter that doesn’t get enough attention in European Portuguese phonetics, and it’s time we changed that! Why you should care, how it will help you better understand European Portuguese, I mean spoken European Portuguese, and how you can produce the light L and the dark L in Portuguese are some of the things I’ll cover in this video. You’ll see how even your pronunciation in Portuguese will improve.More interesting videos for you:European Portuguese | You need to watch this if you ever want to understand and speak Portuguese - youtu.be/wwscQFoaKVcWhy you DON'T want to SPEAK European Portuguese - youtu.be/OTp2FP3XsN0What you're not hearing in European Portuguese - youtu.be/gUCFQyP2zMQ 18 minutes of European Portuguese - youtu.be/sHIjFuJz_xU Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/QtYc9daa644#europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 Introduction01:10 Light L02:47 Dark L05:19 eu06:06 Brazilian Portuguese L06:42 My discovery!08:40 The impact of my discovery on your listening comprehension
Shopping in Portugal | vocabulary using comprehensible input The Language Unschool 2024-07-19 | Access my free sample of 6 resources to immerse yourself in European Portuguese – Mini-Tuga: thelanguageunschool.com/minituga?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=shopping_in_portugal_vocabulary_using_compreehensible_inputWhile you may wonder whether you will find your favourite shopping items at the supermarket in Portugal and how high or low the cost of shopping will be in Portugal, have you considered if you can talk about it?Describe what you need, explain where you found it or ask where it’s located, tell about the price? Food is a big part of life when you move to Portugal, so it only makes sense to get familiar with food vocabulary in Portuguese. In this video I’m using the method comprehensible input in Portuguese so that you can immerse yourself in the language and learn European Portuguese without the need of lists (only your shopping list), flashcards, or painful memorization.More interesting videos for you:Learn European Portuguese | FREE resources you didn't know about –youtu.be/wEjsTI8PUP4 Parts of the house in Portuguese (of a very special house) | European Portuguese - youtu.be/WvP_G8c4J1Y Confusing Verbs in Portuguese | NOT explainedyoutu.be/ZxkH85apPrUI'm too old to learn a language | European Portuguese - youtu.be/vReD4HSOOW8Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/M8CiudQ9BYc #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
What happens when Portuguese is too easy? | European Portuguese The Language Unschool 2024-06-28 | What happens when Portuguese is too easy?You may argue it both ways: Portuguese is easy or Portuguese is hard. In any case, there are enough voices and tools making it the task of learning European Portuguese seem like a breeze, a walk in the park. No sweat whatsoever on your part.You score 100%, or close, on your Portuguese tests and quizzes. On paper all looks good. Except reality is a bit different and perhaps you can’t even speak European Portuguese, let alone understand it.In this video I’m going to explain what I call “mcdonalds” Portuguese and whether you should stay away from it, rely solely on it, or when you could actually use it.The video is fully in Portuguese, spoken naturally, and it includes subtitles in Portuguese and English, so that you also get to learn some new words and expressions.No Cinderella Portuguese Pronunciation Free Guide: thelanguageunschool.com/nocinderellaportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=what_happens_when_portuguese_is_too_easy_european_portuguese Apply to The Language Unschool: thelanguageunschool.com/apply More interesting videos for you:Portuguese is easy (10 reasons to prove it!) - youtu.be/2K2Ouu3t9mwMy special approach to learning European Portuguese - youtu.be/bt8T7tsje5w What you're missing when setting goals and habits for your European Portuguese - youtu.be/57jvSgrOo7MWill you ever understand fast Portuguese (the King of Portuguese)? | European Portuguese - youtu.be/TrXfXPymAYUEuropean Portuguese | You need to watch this if you ever want to understand and speak Portuguese - youtu.be/wwscQFoaKVcSay hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/s-seEyFfaKA #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool
Understand European Portuguese | Is speed really the issue? The Language Unschool 2024-06-21 | Understand European Portuguese | Is speed really the issue?It’s easy to blame speed when you don’t understand European Portuguese.And I’m not convinced asking the Portuguese to slow down is the best way to improve your listening comprehension of European Portuguese.Yes, the Portuguese speak fast (as many other nationalities). Slow Portuguese can indeed help you understand naturally spoken Portuguese, but only if you’re well-informed [check my free “No Cinderella” guide below] and focused.I mean, focused on the king of Portuguese. In this video we will learn to understand spoken European Portuguese together.Are you ready?No Cinderella Portuguese Pronunciation Free Guide: thelanguageunschool.com/nocinderellaportuguese?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=understand_european_portuguese_is_speed_really_the_issue Professor José Hermano Saraiava's clip taken from: youtube.com/watch?v=TIU4BUec1VMClips taken from:CLOSE FRIENDS ep 28 | girlhood: nós nunca falamos sobre istoyoutube.com/watch?v=kmMoTFJctIM@closefriends.podcast More interesting videos for you:Will you ever understand fast Portuguese (the King of Portuguese)? | European Portuguese - youtu.be/TrXfXPymAYU European Portuguese | You need to watch this if you ever want to understand and speak Portuguese - youtu.be/wwscQFoaKVcPortuguese movie NOT on Netflix | Real European Portuguese - youtu.be/RAd3_uFDP3cThe REAL reason the Portuguese speak so FAST - youtu.be/NjgZs3R_7TA Say hi on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelanguageunschool youtu.be/vSMmMcY-Z5c #europeanportuguese #thelanguageunschool00:00 Is speed the issue?00:50 How we speak and what you do about it02:19 Let's listen together03:02 Clip#104:05 Focus on the King only04:33 Clip#205:18 Clip#306:09 independence and focus (again!)07:09 don't ask us to slow down09:00 Clip #410:37 Clip#511:37 Clip#612:26 How did that go?
