The Sounds of Portuguese
I want to inspire you to be able to say more than sim, obrigado and não compreendo. Understand and be understood in Portuguese! I make videos teaching Portuguese based on some of the most influential theories of second language acquisition which is Comprehensible input and TPRS with the occasional grammar lesson to keep you constantly moving forward!
I make original content in Portuguese with English subtitles to help increase and practice your comprehension.
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The Sounds of Portuguese
🍷 10 de setembro - Dia do Vinho do Porto 🇵🇹
Did you know that 10 September is Dia do Vinho do Porto (Port Wine Day)?
Port wine is one of Portugal’s most famous treasures, with a long history closely connected to the Douro Valley. But there’s much more to this iconic Portuguese wine than simply enjoying a glass! 🍇
In this post, we take a look at the history, traditions and language behind Vinho do Porto, while learning some useful Portuguese along the way.
So, grab a glass (or perhaps just a cup of coffee! ☕) and discover a little more about one of Portugal’s most famous exports.
👉 thesoundsofportuguese.com/vinho-do-porto/
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The Sounds of Portuguese
Olá pessoal!! It's been a while since I've posted. Let's get some quick practice in. This one is for you beginners :D
What do you notice about the following sentences?
Eu sou a Adelina.
Ela é a Maria.
Ele é o Ricardo.
What do you notice?
Write anything you observe down below. It could be anything – patterns, differences, questions. There are no right or wrong answers!
1 month ago | [YT] | 24
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The Sounds of Portuguese
A Portuguesa
The current National Anthem of Portugal was composed in record time right before the Portuguese revolt of January 31st, 1891, by Alfredo Keil and lyrics by Henrique Lopes de Mendonça.
Today, it is one of Portugal’s national symbols. The song itself was born as a patriotic song in response to the British ultimatum to abandon the Portuguese positions in Africa. The territory in question was the area between the colonies of Mozambique and Angola, included in the famous “Pink Map”
Read more here: thesoundsofportuguese.com/national-anthem-of-portu…
3 months ago | [YT] | 7
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The Sounds of Portuguese
Tomorrow's Holiday in Portugal So tomorrow's holiday is a moving holiday. It's a religious celebration known in English as "Corpus Christi" the Body of Christ/God. Learn more about this in my dedicated article. thesoundsofportuguese.com/corpus-christi-in-portug…
3 months ago | [YT] | 12
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The Sounds of Portuguese
Today is Our Lady of Fátima's Day. You don’t need to be Catholic or even religious at all to appreciate why Our Lady of Fátima matters in Portugal.
For many Portuguese people, Fátima is deeply connected to faith. But beyond religion, it is also a major cultural and historical moment that helped shape modern Portuguese identity.
Its influence can still be felt today: in public holidays, local traditions, family life, place names, pilgrimages, and everyday conversation.
If you’ve chosen to live in Portugal, or you’re learning Portuguese because you love the country and its culture, understanding moments like this helps you understand the people more deeply, too.
You don’t have to believe in the event itself, but knowing why it matters to millions of Portuguese people is part of understanding Portugal. And really, language learning is always richer when we learn the culture alongside the words.
thesoundsofportuguese.com/our-lady-of-fatima/
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