The Difference Between JOGAR and BRINCAR
Learn the difference between jogar and brincar
Cold, Flu & The Corona Virus – Brazilian Portuguese Vocabulary
Learn how to say you have a cold, the flu and the coronavírus, as well as some common symptoms in Brazilian Portuguese.
7 Free Online Resources to Improve your Brazilian Portuguese
Discover the 7 free online resources that will help you take your Brazilian Portuguese to the next level.
Common Mistakes Students of Portuguese Make (And How to Fix Them)
Watch the highlights of the chat I had with fellow Portuguese teacher, Nathaly about the most common mistakes our students make.
How to say “I’m excited!” in Brazilian Portuguese
In this video, you’ll learn the most common way of saying “I’m excited!” in Brazilian Portuguese.
5 Ways to Use the Word BELEZA
In this post, you’ll learn the most common ways Brazilians use the word BELEZA. Beleza?👍
Brazilian Song Sing-a-Long – UM NOVO TEMPO
Sing-a-Long: Um Novo Tempo – a Brazilian song that’s become a Christmas and New Year tradition in Brazil.
Different Meanings & Expressions with JÁ
In this post, you will learn the different meanings of the word já, as well as some common expressions with this word.
How to Sound More Brazilian – Part 3 – Using tá
In this part 3 of How to Sound More Brazilian, you’ll learn how to use “tá”.
How to Sound More Brazilian – Part 2
In this part 2 of How to Sound More Brazilian, you’ll learn how to use “é que” in Portuguese questions.
How to Sound More Brazilian – Part 1
In this video you’ll learn 5 simple adjustments that you can make to your Brazilian Portuguese that will help you sound more natural and fluent.
Holiday and Vacation in Brazilian Portuguese
Learn how to talk about your vacation in Brazilian portuguese and the difference between férias, feriado, feriadão and folga.
Different Ways of Saying I DON’T KNOW in Brazilian Portuguese
In this post, you will learn some very common ways of saying ‘I don’t know’ in Brazilian Portuguese.
Brazilian Portuguese Listening Practice
Practice your Brazilian Portuguese listening and writing skills with this fun dictation activity.
Learning with Brazilian Songs – Fica Tudo Bem
In this post, you’ll learn how to improve your Portuguese by singing-a-long to Brazilian songs. And the FWBP Choir is back, singing Fica Tudo Bem!
Expressions with the word OLHO
In this post, you’ll learn six very common Brazilian Portuguese expressions related to the word OLHO | Fun With Brazilian Portuguese
What does the verb APROVEITAR mean?
Learn the different meanings of the very common verb APROVEITAR and how to use it correctly.
How to Pronounce the Names of Brazilian Capital Cities – Central-West
Learn how to correctly pronounce the names of the capital cities in the Central-West Region of Brazil, in the fourth post of this series.
Quiz – American & Brazilian Expressions
Watch the replay of this Instagram Live with English teacher, Amanda, when we tested each other on American & Brazilian expressions.
30 Brazilian Films to Watch on Netflix (Updated March 2020)
Practice your Brazilian Portuguese with this selection of 30 Brazilian films available on Netflix UK.
Telephone Numbers in Brazilian Portuguese
Practice the pronunciation of the numbers 0 – 10 in Brazilian Portuguese and test your knowledge with a fun listening activity.
How to Order Food and Drinks in Brazilian Portuguese
Learn 4 phrases that you can use when ordering food & drinks in Brazilian Portuguese, that will make you sound natural and confident!
10 Portuguese Abbreviations and Expressions for Texting and Social Media
In this post, you’ll learn 10 Portuguese abbreviations and expressions that Brazilians use for texting and social media all the time.
9 Difficult Words to Pronounce
In this post we’ll practice the pronunciation of 9 difficult words in Brazilian Portuguese, which featured in a 2018 BBC Brasil video.
EP#9 – QUIZ TIME WITH EMMA WALKER
FWBP Academy Member, Emma Walker puts her knowledge of Brazilian Portuguese swear words to the test!
10 Expressions with the word DEUS
In this video, you’ll learn 10 very common expressions with the word DEUS in Brazilian Portuguese | Fun With Brazilian Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese Religious Interjections
In this video you’ll learn four very common Brazilian Portuguese interjections related to religion.
Expressions with the word BOLA
In this video, you’ll learn three very common expressions with the word BOLA in Brazilian Portuguese | Fun With Brazilian Portuguese
EP#8 – A PERERECA DA VIZINHA
In this episode, you’ll learn the most common slang for vagina in Brazilian Portuguese.
How to Pronounce the Names of Brazilian Capital Cities – Northeast Region
Learn how to correctly pronounce the names of the capital cities in the Northeast Region of Brazil: São Luís, Teresina, Fortaleza, Natal, João Pessoa, Recife, Maceió, Aracaju, Salvador
Achar vs. Pensar
In this post you’re goint to learn the difference between the verbs ‘achar’ and ‘pensar’, and when to use one or the other.
How to say GOSSIP in Brazilian Portuguese
In this post you’ll learn the different ways of saying gossip in Brazilian Portuguese.
How to Pronounce the Names of Brazilian Capital Cities – Southeast Region
Learn how to correctly pronounce the names of the capital cities in the Southeast Region of Brazil: Vitória, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Sing-a-long to Coelhinho da Páscoa
In this post you’ll learn some vocabulary related to Easter in Portuguese and practice your pronunciation of some tricky Brazilian Portuguese sounds by learning how to sing a famous kids Easter Song: Coelhinho da Páscoa.
Expressions with the verb TOMAR
In this post you’ll learn all about the useful verb TOMAR, its main meanings, expressions and we’ll also practice our pronunciation.
5 Must-Know Brazilian Portuguese Words & Phrases
In this post you’ll learn 5 useful Brazilian Portuguese words & phrases that every learner should know.
Expressions with the word SACO
In this post you’ll learn about the word SACO – its basic meaning and also some very common expressions with it.
How to Pronounce the names of Brazilian Capital Cities – South Region
Learn how to pronounce the names of the Brazilian capital cities in the South Region.
Using the verb ANDAR
In this post you’ll learn all about the verb ANDAR – it’s different meanings and how to use it in a sentence.
Using the word TIPO as a filler
Learn how to use the word tipo, which is often used by Brazilians as a filler, when stalling for time.
Pagar um Mico
In this post, you’ll learn a very popular expression in Brazilian Portuguese that literally translates as ‘to pay a monkey’ – ‘pagar um mico’.
How to use the word SAUDADE
In this post you will learn what the word ‘saudade’ means, verbs and prepositions to use with it, and lots of examples of sentences using this very important word for Brazilians!
False Cognate Verbs Between Brazilian Portuguese and English
Learn five extremely common false cognate verbs between Brazilian Portuguese and English.
How to Say GET OUT in Brazilian Portuguese
Learn 10 different phrases to send someone away in Brazilian Portuguese!
How to Pronounce the Letter X in Brazilian Portuguese
In this post you’ll learn how to pronounce the letter X in Brazilian Portuguese and we’ll also have a look at the meaning of the word x-burger, which is often listed on restaurant menus in Brazil.
How to use MEIO and MEIA
In this post we’ll have a look at the words ‘meio’ and ‘meia’, which can generate some confusion amongst students.
How to Say BORING and BORED in Brazilian Portuguese
Learn the most common ways of saying in Brazilian Portuguese that you think something/somebody is boring and how to say ‘I’m bored’.
Essential Phrases in Brazilian Portuguese
In this post we’ll cover the the essential phrases in Brazilian Portuguese you need to learn if you are travelling in Brazil or if you just want to start learning the basics.
Brazilian Portuguese Christmas Vocabulary
In this post you will learn how to pronounce 15 words related to Christmas in Brazilian Portuguese. Feliz Natal!
ONDE and AONDE – What’s the difference?
A lot of people confuse onde and aonde, including Brazilians! In this post you’ll learn the exact difference between them.
The Meaning of CADÊ
In this post you’ll learn when and how to use the word cadê, as well as the origin of this very popular word among Brazilians.
Verbs TRAZER and LEVAR
The verbs trazer and levar can be a bit confusing. In this post we’ll look at how to use them in Brazilian Portuguese conversation.
Days of the Week in Brazilian Portuguese
In this post you’ll learn how to pronounce the days of the week in Brazilian Portuguese, the origin of their names, their grammatical gender and which preposition to use with them.
Expressions with the word COISA
In this post we’ll have a look at a very common noun in Brazilian Portuguese. A versatile word that you can use to refer to anything you want. The word coisa.
The difference between ‘a gente’, ‘agente’ and ‘gente’
Learn the difference between “gente”, “a gente” and “agente”.
How to Read Brazilian Websites
Learn simple strategies and tools that will make reading Brazilian websites a more fun and rewarding experience.
How to Answer Yes and No Questions in Brazilian Portuguese
Learn how to answer Yes and No Questions in Brazilian Portuguese in a way that will make you sound more natural and fluent in colloquial conversation.
How to use the cedilha
In this post you will learn how the cedilha changes the sound of the consonant “c”.
Expressions with the word jeito
The basic meaning of the word jeito is ‘way’, but in this post you’ll learn some very common expressions with this word.
English words with a Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation
Learn how Brazilians tend to pronounce certain English words and how that can help you with your Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation.
How to Flirt in Brazilian Portuguese
In this post we’ll have a look at 10 phrases that you can say to someone if you want to flirt in Brazilian Portuguese with them!
How to say there is/there are in Brazilian Portuguese
In this video we will learn the equivalent of there is/there are in Brazilian Portuguese, in formal and informal speech/writing.
How to Learn Brazilian Portuguese as a Spanish Speaker
In this guest post, polyglot Kamila Tekin shares her top tips to avoid mixing up Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish.
Expressions with the word CARA (Part 2)
In this post – part 2 of expressions with the word cara in Brazilian Portuguese we will learn 8 more meanings/expressions with this word.
Expressions with the word CARA (Part 1)
There are many expressions with the word CARA in Brazilian Portuguese. In this post we will have a look at 5 of the most common ones.
Expressions with the verb DAR
Learn the different meanings of the verb “dar”, expressions and its conjugation.
5 Ways to Sound More Fluent in Brazilian Portuguese
In this post, I’m going to show you 5 words and phrases that are going to make you sound more fluent in Brazilian Portuguese.
How to Understand Brazilians
Do you find it hard to understand Brazilians when they speak? In this post, I’ll show you how to improve your listening skills and how to watch Brazilian films to maximise your learning.
4 Meanings of the verb FICAR
Learning the verb ficar will take your Portuguese to the next level! In this post we’ll see the four main meanings of the verb ficar.
Difficult Sounds in Brazilian Portuguese Pronunciation
Lear how the tips and tricks to master 7 common Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation sounds! that are quite hard to pronounce.
SER and ESTAR
Confused about when to use ser and estar? Both mean ‘to be’, but in this post you learn the key differences between them.
Portuguese Prepositions with Verbs of Movement
Learn which prepositions to use with verbs of movement, like “ir” (to go) -what the grammar says and what Brazilians actually use in colloquial speech.
6 Brazilian Portuguese Expressions with PAPO
Learn the most used expressions with the word “papo”.
How to pronounce the letter ‘o’ in Brazilian Portuguese
In this post we’ll learn the different ways you can pronounce the letter o in Brazilian Portuguese words.
How to say Thank You in Brazilian Portuguese
In this post you will learn the two main ways of saying thank you in Brazilian Portuguese. You will also learn how to say ‘You’re welcome!” – all with pronunciation tips that will make you sound like a native speaker.
How to say I’m sorry in Brazilian Portuguese
In this post we will learn the three main ways of saying I’m sorry in Brazilian Portuguese, as well as some key phrases to express forgiveness.
Brazilian Portuguese – Gaúcho Style
Translation and vocabulary analysis of Polar Beer advert with some interesting “gaúcho” style Brazilian Portuguese.
Translation of Pra Rua me Levar
Translation of Pra Rua me Levar, sung by Ana Carolina and Seu Jorge, with analysis of key vocabulary.
How to pronounce ão
One of the hardest things for students of Brazilian Portuguese is learning the right pronunciation of ão. In this post, you will learn some tricks that will make much easier to get the pronunciation of words ending in -ão every time.
6 Different ways of saying How are you? in Brazilian Portuguese
Learn 6 ways to say How are you in Brazilian Portuguese, the most common phrases and some key pronunciation tips that will make you sound like a Brazilian native speaker.
How to Pronounce the letter R in Brazilian Portuguese
Learn how to pronounce the letter R in Brazilian Portuguese once and for all! In this post, you will learn the two main different sounds of it and know which one to say according to whether it’s a double R or single R and where the single R is positioned in the word. With a bonus test!
How to Say Hello in Brazilian Portuguese
Learn the three main ways to say hello in Brazilian Portuguese, the phrase that most Brazilians add after ‘hello’ and the pronunciation tips to sound like a real Brazilian!
Quiz: Common Brazilian Portuguese Verbs
Test your knowledge identifying these common 22 verbs.
Telling the Time in Brazilian Portuguese
Que horas são? – How well can you tell the time in Brazilian Portuguese?
10 Cool Brazilian Portuguese Proverbs to Learn
Learn the meaning of 10 cool Brazilian Portuguese proverbs!
Quiz – Qual é o oposto? / What is the opposite?
Test your knowledge of Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary with this new quiz!
Airport vocabulary in Brazilian Portuguese
Learn the vocabulary you will need to show off your Portuguese at the airport check-in desk!
Quiz: Common Expressions in Brazilian Portuguese (Part 2)
Test your knowledge of 20 funny and unusual Brazilian Portuguese expressions with this fun, interactive quiz. Check your answers and read examples of the expressions translated into English.
Quiz: Common Expressions in Brazilian Portuguese (Part 1)
Test your knowledge of common expressions in Brazilian Portuguese with this fun quiz!
Smartphone Apps for learners of Brazilian Portuguese
A comprehensive review of some of the best apps available to learn Portuguese.
O Leãozinho – Fill in the blanks exercise and translation
O Leãozinho, a Brazilian classic, by Caetano Veloso
Online Brazilian Radio Stations
Listen to online Brazilian Radio stations to practice your Portuguese.
Common Brazilian Portuguese Expressions: ‘dar zebra’ e ‘ter sangue de barata’
Learn two common Brazilian Portuguese Expressions
Quiz: Name the Item of Clothing
Test your clothes vocabulary in Brazilian Portuguese!
Quiz – Business Vocabulary (Part 1)
So you think you know your Brazilian Portuguese Business Vocabulary? Test Yourself with this first part of a business vocabulary quiz series!
Quiz – Accessories in Brazilian Portuguese
Test yourself on names of accessories in Portuguese with this fun, interactive quiz!
Christmas and New Year’s Vocabulary in Portuguese
Christmas and New Year are fast approaching again – time to learn a few relevant words and expressions in Portuguese, especially if you are spending the holidays in Brazil, or if you just want to impress your Brazilian friends!
Oito Anos
Translation and vocabulary analysis of Oito Anos, a song by Paula Toller written about her eight-year-old son.
Depois de ter você
Translation of ‘Depois de ter você’, sung by Maria Bethânia and Adriana Calcanhoto. Very easy song to learn and sing along!
Practice Your Brazilian Portuguese with “Porta dos Fundos”
Have a laugh and practice your Brazilian Portuguese watching the hilarious comedy sketches by “Porta dos Fundos” (“Backdoor”)!