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Free online courseEuropean Portuguese for beginners

Duration of the online course: 2 hours and 37 minutes

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Learn European Portuguese for beginners with this free online course. Covering basics to advanced topics, including verbs, nouns, pronunciation, and essential travel vocabulary.

In this free course, learn about

  • Essential Greetings and Basic Expressions
  • Core Grammar Foundations
  • Nouns, Gender and Adjectives
  • Numbers, Time and Dates
  • Pronunciation and Sounds
  • Personal Pronouns and Reference
  • Present Tense Verbs
  • Past and Imperfect Tenses
  • Future Tense and the Verb Haver
  • Demonstratives and Everyday Travel Language

Course Description

Welcome to the course, "European Portuguese for Beginners". This comprehensive course spans 2 hours and 37 minutes, providing an engaging introduction to European Portuguese for those starting from scratch. Categorized under Languages and falling specifically in the subcategory of Portuguese, this course is your gateway to mastering basic communication skills in European Portuguese.

The course starts with the foundational elements of the language, covering essential European Portuguese basic words and expressions. You will gain the ability to ask questions effectively, crucial for everyday interactions. The structure of the language is demystified as you learn to form plurals and grasp the usage of articles.

You’ll navigate the realm of numbers, an integral part of any language learning endeavor. Discover the nuances of European Portuguese vowels, including the intricate sounds of "ão" and the letter "G". Understanding how to construct negative sentences will further extend your capability to communicate nuanced ideas.

Grammatical gender is pivotal in European Portuguese, and this course will guide you through identifying and using masculine and feminine nouns correctly. To reinforce your learning, a simple story in European Portuguese will be employed, weaving all the foundational concepts together.

A thorough exploration of time-related vocabulary equips you to discuss days, months, years, and seasons, while mastering the use of personal pronouns enhances your conversational fluency. Delve into the complexities of irregular verbs in the present tense, alongside understanding possessives and the regular verb conjugations.

Navigating the nasal sounds of European Portuguese and accurately asking and telling time are further topics covered, ensuring you can navigate daily scenarios with ease. Pronouncing consonants correctly, conjugating irregular verbs in the past, and grasping the imperfect tense are all pivotal skills you'll develop.

The journey continues with an in-depth look at the past forms of regular verbs, the present tense of the verbs "To BE," and the application of adjectives. The course doesn’t stop at the present; it propels you into the future tense, ensuring you can talk about upcoming events fluently.

You will also familiarize yourself with the versatile verb "Haver," both in its simple conjugated form and its more conversationally embedded uses. Introductions in European Portuguese are addressed, ensuring you can make a strong first impression.

Additionally, the course covers other personal pronouns and essential travel vocabulary, making this course particularly handy for travelers. Master the usage of demonstratives like "this" and "that" to further round out your communicative abilities.

By the end of this course, you will be well-equipped with the basic building blocks of European Portuguese. Although the course currently has no reviews, it promises a comprehensive introduction to the language, preparing you for more advanced studies or practical, real-world usage. Embark on this linguistic journey and open the door to a new culture and language with "European Portuguese for Beginners".

Course content

  • Video class: European Portuguese Basic Words and Expressions 02m
  • Exercise: In Portuguese, which word would you use to greet someone in the morning?
  • Exercise: In European Portuguese, how would a woman say 'thank you'?
  • Video class: Introductions in European Portuguese 03m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is a greeting commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese that has also crossed over to Portugal?
  • Exercise: Which of the following options is a greeting in European Portuguese?
  • Video class: Asking questions in European Portuguese 04m
  • Exercise: Which word is used in Portuguese to form a question about quantity and has different forms based on number and gender?
  • Exercise: How do you ask 'When does the train arrive?' in European Portuguese?
  • Video class: Negative Sentences in European Portuguese 03m
  • Exercise: How do you form a negative sentence in Portuguese?
  • Exercise: How do you form a negative sentence in Portuguese?
  • Video class: European Portuguese Articles 03m
  • Exercise: In Portuguese, what is the indefinite article for a feminine noun?
  • Exercise: In Portuguese, which indefinite article would you use for the word 'house'?
  • Video class: A simple story in European Portuguese 02m
  • Exercise: In the sentence 'Vamos fazer uma história...', what does the word 'história' mean in English?
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of introducing a simple story in European Portuguese for beginners?
  • Video class: Masculine and Feminine Nouns in European Portuguese 05m
  • Exercise: What is a notable aspect about the gender of Portuguese nouns referring to objects?
  • Exercise: In European Portuguese, how can you typically change a masculine noun ending in 'o' to its feminine form?
  • Video class: Forming the Plural in European Portuguese 04m
  • Exercise: In Portuguese, how do you form the plural of nouns and adjectives that end with a vowel?
  • Exercise: In European Portuguese, how is the plural form of nouns ending in 'm' generally formed?
  • Video class: Adjectives in European Portuguese 11m
  • Exercise: In the Portuguese language, where are adjectives typically placed in relation to the noun they modify?
  • Exercise: In European Portuguese, where are adjectives usually placed in relation to nouns?
  • Video class: Possessives in European Portuguese 07m
  • Exercise: In Portuguese, how would you say 'The car belongs to the woman' using the possessive structure?
  • Exercise: What is the correct way to indicate possession for the phrase 'the cat belongs to Caroline' in European Portuguese?
  • Video class: Numbers in European Portuguese 04m
  • Exercise: In Portuguese, what is the correct way to say the number 99?
  • Exercise: How do you say '120' in European Portuguese?
  • Video class: Asking and Telling Time in European Portuguese 04m
  • Exercise: How do you ask someone the time in Portuguese in a polite way if you don't know them well?
  • Exercise: How do you ask 'What time is it?' in European Portuguese?
  • Video class: Days, Months, Years and Seasons in European Portuguese 06m
  • Exercise: Na frase "We are in August; the next month is September", qual é a tradução correta para 'the next month' em português?
  • Exercise: How would you say 'Thursday' in Portuguese, based on the unique naming convention for weekdays?
  • Video class: European Portuguese vowels, ão and G 07m
  • Exercise: What is a suggested approach for beginners learning Portuguese vowel pronunciation according to the text?
  • Exercise: What is one of the main reasons why beginners find Portuguese vowel pronunciation challenging?
  • Video class: European Portuguese Nasal Sounds 05m
  • Exercise: What is the correct pronunciation of the nasal diphthong in the Portuguese word 'cantar'?
  • Exercise: In European Portuguese, how is the nasal sound typically pronounced when an 'm' is at the end of a word?
  • Video class: European Portuguese consonants pronunciation 06m
  • Video class: Personal Pronouns in European Portuguese 07m
  • Exercise: In Portuguese, which pronoun would you use to refer to a mixed group of men and women?
  • Exercise: In European Portuguese, how do you address a group of mixed gender people as 'they'?
  • Video class: The Other Personal Pronouns in European Portuguese 08m
  • Exercise: In Portuguese, which pronoun would you use as the subject of a sentence?
  • Exercise: Which of the following sentences correctly uses the oblique pronoun in Portuguese?
  • Video class: The Present of Regular Verbs 07m
  • Exercise: What is the ending for regular Portuguese verbs in the present tense for 'we' (nós) when the verb ends in -ir?
  • Exercise: What is the correct conjugation of the verb 'amar' (to love) in the first person singular in Portuguese?
  • Video class: The Present of the Verbs To BE 08m
  • Video class: European Portuguese Irregular Verbs in the Present 03m
  • Video class: The past of regular verbs in European Portuguese 03m
  • Exercise: What is a key difference when conjugating regular AR verbs in the past tense in Portuguese between the second person singular and plural?
  • Exercise: What is the correct past tense form for 'we sang' in European Portuguese, considering regional variations?
  • Video class: European Portuguese irregular verbs in the past 05m
  • Exercise: What is true about learning irregular verbs in Portuguese according to the text?
  • Exercise: What is the primary reason you need to memorize each irregular verb's conjugation in European Portuguese?
  • Video class: The imperfect in European Portuguese 05m
  • Exercise: In Portuguese, which verbal tense is used to speak about actions that you were doing or used to do?
  • Exercise: In European Portuguese, how is the imperfect tense generally used?
  • Video class: Irregular Verbs in the Imperfect 02m
  • Exercise: Which of the following verbs is irregular in the imperfect tense and does not follow a regular conjugation pattern?
  • Exercise: Which of the following Portuguese verbs is irregular in the imperfect tense?
  • Video class: The Future in European Portuguese 04m
  • Exercise: In spoken Portuguese, which alternative expresses a future tense using the helpful verb 'ir'?
  • Exercise: In Portuguese, what is an alternative way to express the future tense in spoken language?
  • Video class: The Verb Haver Conjugated 00m
  • Video class: The Obnoxious Verb Haver 04m
  • Exercise: In Portuguese, which verb is used to express the existence of something, commonly in the third person singular?
  • Exercise: Which of the following sentences correctly uses the verb 'haver' in Portuguese?
  • Video class: Essential Travel Vocabulary in European Portuguese 03m
  • Exercise: When arriving at the 'aeroporto' in Portugal, which phrase might help you find your mode of transport?
  • Video class: This, That and Everything in European Portuguese 09m

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