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Portuguese Basics

Learn the Portuguese language as it is spoken in Brazil and gain the confidence of a native speaker by starting with the basics.

Learn the Portuguese language as it is spoken in Brazil and gain the confidence of a native speaker by starting with the basics. In this segment, you will become familiar with everyday aspects of Portuguese, including the alphabet, numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar.

Author: Rejane Minnie

Duration: 1h 6m · 20 lessons
Language: English

Skills you’ll gain

Portuguese LanguageCommunity Language LearningKonkani LanguageLanguage AcquisitionSecond Language InstructionVernacular Language

What You'll Learn

  • Recognize the Portuguese alphabet, including its vowels and consonants
  • Use Portuguese numbers and currency in everyday contexts
  • Identify colors and shapes in Portuguese
  • Tell time and work with the Portuguese calendar, days of the week, and months of the year
  • Name the seasons of the year in Portuguese
  • Build foundational confidence in Brazilian Portuguese starting from the basics

Key Takeaways

  • This course teaches Portuguese as it is spoken in Brazil, starting from the basics.
  • It covers everyday language essentials including the alphabet, numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar.
  • The alphabet is broken down into vowels and consonants before being presented as a whole.
  • Calendar topics include days of the week, months of the year, and seasons.
  • Each major topic is reinforced with practice exercises, such as the Numbers and Currency, Colors, Shapes, Time, Calendar, and Seasons exercises.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Portuguese Basics course cover?

It covers everyday aspects of Portuguese as spoken in Brazil, including the alphabet (vowels and consonants), numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar with days of the week, months of the year, and seasons.

Which variety of Portuguese does this course teach?

It teaches the Portuguese language as it is spoken in Brazil.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. It starts with the basics to help you become familiar with everyday Portuguese and gain the confidence of a native speaker.

Does the course include practice exercises?

Yes. It includes exercises for numbers and currency, colors, shapes, time, the calendar, and seasons.

Transcript

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