Albufeira's Forum : Learning Portuguese https://albufeira.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:17:55 +0000 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:34:43 +0000 https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 albufeira.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11439 <![CDATA[Albufeira's Forum]]> https://albufeira.com/forum//images/albufeira-forum-logo.png https://albufeira.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Learning Portuguese : Thanks pyrman! ]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post113538.html#113538 Author: Teresa
Subject: 11439
Posted: 21/January/2021 at 21:34

Thanks pyrman!

]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:34:43 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post113538.html#113538 <![CDATA[Learning Portuguese : European Portuguese links ..ht...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post113536.html#113536 Author: pyrman
Subject: 11439
Posted: 21/January/2021 at 16:08

European Portuguese links .. 
https://www.facebook.com/Cut-The-Mustard-100244421359165
]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:08:26 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post113536.html#113536 <![CDATA[Learning Portuguese : Teresa ... on your rental question...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post113486.html#113486 Author: pyrman
Subject: 11439
Posted: 16/January/2021 at 13:43

Teresa ... on your rental question I recommended you join some of the Albufeira facebook sites .. I have seen online lessons advertised there.]]> Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:43:48 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post113486.html#113486 <![CDATA[Learning Portuguese : No, I haven&#039;t used it yet....]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post113476.html#113476 Author: Teresa
Subject: 11439
Posted: 16/January/2021 at 00:30

No, I haven't used it yet.  I've been looking for European Portuguese lessons but was finding only Brazilian.  I'd even search kijiji for a tutor but cost was too high (C$20-40/lesson).

I read the English language Portuguese online paper, The Portuguese News, and found the site advertised there.

And, I know how it is with time getting away from you!  I've been meaning to improve my Portuguese since the first lockdown too! Confused
]]> Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:30:51 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post113476.html#113476 <![CDATA[Learning Portuguese : Teresa wrote:All are probably...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post113465.html#113465 Author: sunseeker2010
Subject: 11439
Posted: 15/January/2021 at 10:12

Originally posted by Teresa Teresa wrote:

All are probably fluent by now...  ;)  but, if not, I had the same thoughts and have found another site, https://www.practiceportuguese.com/  

Teaches European Portuguese not Brazilian.  There is small fee though 15 Euros/month


Thanks for that. I will check it out. Have you been using it often?

Sadly I never did get round to committing more time to improving my Portuguese during the first lockdown. ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:12:30 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post113465.html#113465 <![CDATA[Learning Portuguese : All are probably fluent by now......]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post113459.html#113459 Author: Teresa
Subject: 11439
Posted: 14/January/2021 at 20:44

All are probably fluent by now...  ;)  but, if not, I had the same thoughts and have found another site, https://www.practiceportuguese.com/  

Teaches European Portuguese not Brazilian.  There is small fee though 15 Euros/month
]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:44:14 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post113459.html#113459 <![CDATA[Learning Portuguese : &#034;I would like to ask if the...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post112150.html#112150 Author: cubsur
Subject: 11439
Posted: 09/July/2020 at 09:25

"I would like to ask if the Brazilian portuguese, which is the only option on Duolingo is understood well in Portugal?"

It is, to the extent that the Brazilian made endless and tedious equivalents of British 'soap operas' are broadcast without sub titles. My neighbour is from Brazil, as are many of his friends here.

It is a problem for those wishing to learn that almost all dictionaries and learning media default to Brazilian, which is of course spoken by very many more people than 'classic' Portuguese. There are significant differences in pronunciation between the two 'versions' of the language.

Have a read and listen of this https://www.mezzoguild.com/portuguese-and-brazilian/

There are similar to be found via a Google search. Other search websites are available.
]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:25:55 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post112150.html#112150 <![CDATA[Learning Portuguese : I , like Sunseeker, reckoned that...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post112139.html#112139 Author: bebop
Subject: 11439
Posted: 08/July/2020 at 16:42

I , like Sunseeker, reckoned that I would use spare time to learn Portuguese. I have picked up words and phrases over the years but would like to have a better knowledge of the language.  I have gone with Duolingo.  
My understanding is that most of the language is understood in Portugal but there are a few words, for example, Pineapple in Portugal is ananas , whereas in Brazil is abacaxi - totally different word.
I would like to ask if the Brazilian portuguese, which is the only option on Duolingo is understood well in Portugal?

Also, Pyrman, is there a cost for the Babbel that you recommended, and is it Portuguese rather than Brazilian portuguese?
]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:42:08 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post112139.html#112139 <![CDATA[Learning Portuguese : There is a very `basic`course...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post110476.html#110476 Author: pyrman
Subject: 11439
Posted: 05/April/2020 at 11:33

There is a very `basic`course on my site www.albufeiraguide.yolasite.com/language.php

I recommend Babbel ...
]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2020 11:33:36 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post110476.html#110476 <![CDATA[Learning Portuguese : The Michel Thomas CDs are very...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post110468.html#110468 Author: sunseeker2010
Subject: 11439
Posted: 04/April/2020 at 13:30

The Michel Thomas CDs are very good for understanding the rules of the language. I would now like to expand on what I have learned, but there aren't as many resources online for learning Portuguese as there are for learning French, German and Spanish etc.]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:30:57 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post110468.html#110468 <![CDATA[Learning Portuguese : sunseeker2010 wrote:I&#039;ve...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post110465.html#110465 Author: sidsmum
Subject: 11439
Posted: 04/April/2020 at 09:39

Originally posted by sunseeker2010 sunseeker2010 wrote:

I've decided I'm going to use the lockdown as an opportunity to improve my existing (limited) knowledge of the Portuguese language. Does anyone have any online resources they would recommend?


Great idea 👍

Jock's suggestion Duolingo only seems to offer Brazilian Portuguese (but I may use the app to see how much school days French I can remember!)

Any other suggestions for Portugal Portuguese apps?

Thanks xx]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2020 09:39:27 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post110465.html#110465 <![CDATA[Learning Portuguese : Try https://www.duolingo.com/I&#039;m...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post110463.html#110463 Author: Jock
Subject: 11439
Posted: 03/April/2020 at 12:53

Try    https://www.duolingo.com/
 I'm sure there are others. I used it to learn a bit of German.
]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:53:26 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post110463.html#110463 <![CDATA[Learning Portuguese : Sounds a great idea - its about...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post110462.html#110462 Author: Richardk
Subject: 11439
Posted: 03/April/2020 at 11:30

Sounds a great idea - its about time I learnt Portuguese (6 and half years living here)]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:30:40 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post110462.html#110462 <![CDATA[Learning Portuguese : I&#039;ve decided I&#039;m going...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post110461.html#110461 Author: sunseeker2010
Subject: 11439
Posted: 03/April/2020 at 11:16

I've decided I'm going to use the lockdown as an opportunity to improve my existing (limited) knowledge of the Portuguese language. Does anyone have any online resources they would recommend?]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:16:41 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/learning-portuguese_topic11439_post110461.html#110461