How do I type Portuguese accents? This is a common question for learners, since if you’re like myself (Joel), you primarily use an English keyboard. To help you make the transition to typing accented characters in Portuguese, our Lessons include an accent toolbar that should appear at the bottom of the screen, whenever you’re asked to type. […]
How to Type Portuguese Accents on an English Keyboard
Taking the CIPLE: The A2 Portuguese Language Proficiency Test
To become a permanent resident or citizen of Portugal, you may need to pass a level A2 Portuguese language test. This ensures that you have enough proficiency with the language to communicate at a basic level in the country. The name of the A2 proficiency exam is CIPLE: . The organization that produces the CIPLE […]
October Updates!
Since the last newsletter about the launch of Smart Review, we’ve been hard at work, launching new features and new content to keep you learning European Portuguese! We’ve got a lot more coming soon, but today we’ll take a break to give you a quick round-up of some of the recent highlights: New Episodes 🍿 Em Português, Por […]
Developing a Routine for Learning Portuguese
We all wish there were more shortcuts, but at a certain point, learning Portuguese will come down to putting the study time in and getting enough long-term repeated practice with the language. The key to developing a routine for learning Portuguese is just to find a way to be consistent with your learning. Consistency doesn’t […]
The Best Resources for Translating English to European Portuguese
When you need to translate English to European Portuguese, or European Portuguese to English, it can be hard to find the right website. The majority of online resources draw from the Brazilian dialect. Consequently, while you can usually get a technically correct translation, it may not match the way Portuguese is spoken in Portugal. We […]
Learn European Portuguese for Free
Want to learn European Portuguese for free? Even if you’re on a limited budget, there are plenty of ways to start learning the language. Here’s our guide to the best free European Portuguese resources! 🇵🇹 Free European Portuguese Audio & Video The audio and video for all of our episodes are completely free! (Most transcripts are […]
How to Remember Portuguese Words
Mind Over Matter: How to Remember Words in Portuguese By Lena Strang “When trying to speak Portuguese my mind goes blank mid-sentence and I just cannot remember words.” This is probably a familiar situation for many language learners. The amount of unfamiliar vocabulary you are faced with might seem daunting. How do you learn new […]
Why Do I Freeze Up When I Speak Portuguese?
The Fear of Speaking a Foreign Language Even after learning Portuguese for a long time, many still struggle with “freezing up” in real conversations. Why does this happen? They know the grammar rules and verb conjugations, they have a decent vocabulary, and they may even understand most of what they hear. When it comes to […]