Decoding Words with Andrew

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Decoding Words with Andrew

New video! In this lesson, we'll be breaking down a really important phrase to know in Portuguese--"Será que", using a short clip with Neymar to illustrate how it's used!

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 9

Decoding Words with Andrew

In this blog post, we'll be learning about the expression "NA MARRA"! www.decodingwords.com/blog/na-marra

1 month ago | [YT] | 10

Decoding Words with Andrew

New video! In this lesson, we'll be breaking down the use of the phrase "Se eu pudesse", as used in the songs "Preciso aprender a ser só", which has been covered by Brazilian music legends like Elis Regina & Tim Maia, as well as Tom Jobim's "Este seu olhar", covered by João Gilberto. Great way to learn the past subjunctive in context...enjoy!

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 11

Decoding Words with Andrew

In this blog post, we'll be learning how the number "171" is used in Brazilian slang! www.decodingwords.com/blog/brazilian-slang-101-171

1 month ago | [YT] | 10

Decoding Words with Andrew

New video! In this lesson, I break down the use of the verb FICAR + gerund, as used in the songs "Sozinho" by Caetano Veloso and "Pupila" by Anavitória & Vitor Kley.

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 9

Decoding Words with Andrew

I started a blog! In this post, I talk about how ANIMAL is used in Brazilian street slang...enjoy!
www.decodingwords.com/blog/brazilian-slang-101-ani…

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 25

Decoding Words with Andrew

Just wanted to share my Brazilian music mix playlist with you. It's an eclectic mix of various genres, including MPB, bossa nova, samba, pagode, and more. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

1 month ago | [YT] | 18

Decoding Words with Andrew

New video! In this lesson, I break down the phrase "me dá vontade de", as used in the song "Quero ser feliz também" by Natiruts.

2 months ago | [YT] | 16

Decoding Words with Andrew

Back with a new lesson & series! In this video, I break down the use of the verb ANDAR + adjective, as used in the Brazilian trap song "Problemas de um Milionário" by Wiu & Teto.

2 months ago | [YT] | 15

Decoding Words with Andrew

Lesson 10 is now live!

7 months ago | [YT] | 7