Archive for 'Learning'
Portuguese Blog Quiz Posted by Rachel on Sep 15, 2010
Have you been reading Portuguese Blog on a regular basis? Here’s a multiple choice quiz to check your understanding and to test your skills! 1. What is the difference between the verbs “morrer” and “morder”? a. The first means to eat and the second means to chew b. The first means to die and the…
Besta in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Sep 10, 2010
Besta is one of those words in Portuguese that has so many meanings that it’s worth taking a closer look at. 1. Animal, particularly a four-legged animal used for cargo, like a donkey Examples: besta de carga (beast of burden) Ele comprou a besta para transportar seus produtos. He bought the animal to transport his…
Words in Portuguese You Don’t Want to Get Mixed Up – Part 2 Posted by polyana on Aug 30, 2010
So last week I wrote about confusing words in Portuguese, and I clearly didn’t write about enough because a bunch of you reminded me of some I couldn’t think of!! So I figured why not keep clearing things up with your suggestions?! Let’s get straight to it, shall we? barato/a vs. barata barato/a = cheap…
Words in Portuguese You Don’t Want to Get Mixed Up! Posted by polyana on Aug 26, 2010
While travelling these past couple of weeks, I caught myself being victim to making false friends mistakes. You know those words that sound exactly like a word in your native tongue but mean something completely different? With making these embarrassing mistakes, I started thinking about words in the same language that sound alike, especially in…
Weather in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Aug 23, 2010
It’s important to know how to talk about o tempo (the weather) in Portuguese, especially when traveling in Brazil. Today we’re going to take a look at a few basic phrases that will help you discuss the forecast and other weather-related issues. 1. Como vai estar o tempo hoje? Como estará o tempo hoje? When…
TED Talks Posted by Rachel on Aug 18, 2010
Great news for all language students! The TED website allows you to watch videos (all in English) with subtitles in dozens of languages! This means you can practice your Portuguese skills by adding subtitles to English videos where they are available. When you click the links, just look for the text below the video that…
Listening Comprehension: Cosmos Posted by Rachel on Aug 11, 2010
Today we’re going to try out a listening exercise about the New York Cosmos and Pelé. Watch the video, and read the short text that goes with the video. Questions 1. How long has it been since the Cosmos played? 2. When did Pelé play for the Cosmos? 3. How does the return of the…