Portuguese Posts
So, are you ready to step up your Portuguese business writing skills? There can be a number of reasons to do so. Effective communication is one of the key skills for business. It might seem that financial analysis, marketing strategies, and developing products are more important, but without precise business writing skills, it will make […] Read more
Our world is an amazing place. Often, the more you travel, the more you feel like you haven’t even scratched the surface — spectacular sights, a melting pot of flavors, thousands of different cultural ethnicities. Different languages add to the mix. There are a few cities around the world that showcase an immense amount of diversity and culture in one place. […] Read more
Making 2020 the year you finally do it! How Long Does it Take to Learn a New Language? A question that everyone wants to know! Classroom teachers, businessmen, students, and politicians wonder all the time about this issue. However, there is a difference between the questions “How long does it take to learn a language?” […] Read more
When you’re learning a language, it’s important to stay motivated and keep putting in the work in order to see results. Here are some tips to help avoid overwhelm and stay motivated. When you’re learning a language, it’s important to stay motivated and keep putting in the work in order to see results. Once they’ve […] Read more
Let’s say you’re a Portuguese speaker who has been trying to learn about the English language for some time now, you would know that the process can easily turn into something quite intimidating. It doesn’t have to be just Portuguese — substitute your native language and these same tips apply. After all, your primary means […] Read more
As one of the leading providers of video calls and conferencing, Skype is one of the easiest ways to speak with friends and loved ones in different locations. The service is also used by companies across the globe to communicate with clients (here at Live Lingua, we teach all of our immersive online language lessons […] Read more
It’s that time of the year again. Are you prepared? No, I don’t mean the time of year when the new Star Wars movie is going to be released (though I, personally, find that equally exciting). It is what is collectively known as the “Holiday Season”. What this entails can mean a different thing […] Read more
Brazilian Portuguese vs. Portugal Portuguese: Pronunciation Pronunciation is the first difference you’re going to notice when looking at Brazilian Portuguese vs. Portugal Portuguese. Both have regional diction that makes it quite simple to tell the two apart. First of all, Portuguese tend to end their words with a bit more force. For example, the number […] Read more
Before speaking of a language family tree, it might be useful to introduce the concepts of familiarity and kinship in languages. There is a genealogical classification for languages used as a criteria to understand their kinship and, as a result, to include them in a particular linguistic family. This is true whether you’re talking about […] Read more
Portugal is increasingly recognized as one of the top destinations for expats, retirees, and digital nomads. The country, and especially its capital of Lisbon, are increasingly popular with tourists. Down in South America, the beaches and parties of Brazil continue to draw nearly two million tourists each year. Are you planning a trip to a […] Read more