European Portuguese for Beginners | How to Learn from Zero (5 Easy Steps!)

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  • @TalktheStreets
    @TalktheStreets  Рік тому +9

    Why are YOU learning Portuguese? Fill in the gaps and comment below!! I am learning Portuguese so I can ____________ I will feel _________ when I can _______________.

    • @alweird8433
      @alweird8433 Рік тому

      I want to talk to my two best friends who wrote a book with me (in English). One is fluent in English, but the other isn't.

    • @mariaanthoniangowi9376
      @mariaanthoniangowi9376 Рік тому +1

      Like to lean Portuguese because I am missionary and I'm in Angola where by there people speaking Portuguese. I need to communicate with them

    • @AjexVenoumba
      @AjexVenoumba Рік тому

      I want learn Portuguese becoruse my farther is portuguese

    • @teresaochoa9472
      @teresaochoa9472 Рік тому

      Speak and understand,I will feel more comfortable when I can be there

    • @natalinoamaral434
      @natalinoamaral434 Рік тому

      @@mariaanthoniangowi9376
      Parabéns Irmã Maria que está aprender a língua portuguesa.

  • @dxhunzai
    @dxhunzai Рік тому +16

    1. Writing a mission statement.
    2. Finding a community.
    3. Focussing on pronunciation
    4. Listening practice
    5. Grammar

  • @valenzuela2511
    @valenzuela2511 5 місяців тому +4

    I’m learning Portuguese because it sounds so beautiful.

  • @virgovhie
    @virgovhie 11 місяців тому +2

    I am learning Portuguese so I can effectively teach and connect with my Portuguese-speaking students. I will feel accomplished and inclusive when I can communicate with them, understanding their needs and cultural perspectives better. This will help in creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment in our ELL classroom.

  • @cheryltaylor4050
    @cheryltaylor4050 Рік тому +5

    I am learning Portuguese because it's about time!
    Both of my parents spoke Portuguese and also my extended family but they did not teach our Baby Boom generation . My grandmother even help start a Portuguese school back in the day.
    Now, I'm going to Madeira at the end of the year and I want to have the basics so I can ask for food! Haha
    I'm ready!

    • @TalktheStreets
      @TalktheStreets  Рік тому

      Awesome!! You've got this 😊

    • @AlexAlex-jd8ow
      @AlexAlex-jd8ow 6 місяців тому

      Awesome I am learning Portuguese so I can be able to speak Portuguese when I travel to various Portuguese Speaking countries including Brazil. I am also a TAYLOR too.

  • @chinonsoohajiano7647
    @chinonsoohajiano7647 16 днів тому

    I am learning Portuguese so I can effectively connect with my Portuguese-speaking students

  • @baronsworldwide
    @baronsworldwide Рік тому +6

    I'm learning so I can have more than transactional conversations with people I see everyday. 🎉

  • @JosephSeptimusKoroma
    @JosephSeptimusKoroma 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi ,i love portuguese i see it is simple to speak the language i thought it's necessary to make friendships easily with your people when i travel from Africa to study. I ❤ you'll

  • @laffnwolftn9584
    @laffnwolftn9584 21 день тому

    Bom dia, I am learning Portuguese so that I may converse with my grandchildren, and so that I can integrate with the people there when I relocate. On my first visit I was somewhat frustrated by not being able to communicate well, even in simple situations such as the market or restaurant.

  • @nicscalfarotto5827
    @nicscalfarotto5827 9 днів тому

    i'm an Italian native speaker, am fluent in French and have fluency in Spanish. Using these bases, I'd like to reach fluency in Portuguese as well.

  • @Keideezy
    @Keideezy Рік тому +1

    its been a month since i started learning this language. im excited to see where i go in 2-3 years.

  • @shahmohammadmorshedhassan9910

    I like your english and i think you are a great english speaker.
    I moved to portugal henec i want to learn Portuguese. Thanks for your lessons all are very helpful....

  • @mikeberry2332
    @mikeberry2332 Рік тому +1

    This is exceptionally well made. Parabens!

  • @JessieThom-bn7sc
    @JessieThom-bn7sc 6 місяців тому

    I am learning Portuguese to be able to successfully teach my Brazilian students the English Language.

  • @lisalynnpetrocione7310
    @lisalynnpetrocione7310 2 місяці тому

    Hi I like to learn , I have a new Portuguese friend and I'd like to learn the language to get familiar and comfortable with it , and certainly impress him. Lol

  • @queennkume4135
    @queennkume4135 10 місяців тому +1

    I want to learn Portuguese cos l want to make new friends when I get to Portugal

  • @joeferreira657
    @joeferreira657 Місяць тому

    Excellent, very know your stuff.
    Cheers

  • @basementstudio7574
    @basementstudio7574 Рік тому +4

    I'm trying to convince my wife to move to Portugal when we retire so I'd like to learn Portuguese so I can fit in as much as possible.

    • @TalktheStreets
      @TalktheStreets  Рік тому +3

      I'd love to help you out with your Portuguese if you move here!

  • @tsakanindlebe309
    @tsakanindlebe309 4 місяці тому

    more of these videos please. I am learning Portuguese, it is three years now, but I am still struggling to speak. Please help

  • @Vichyssoise1000
    @Vichyssoise1000 9 місяців тому +1

    I am learning Portugese so I can communicate with my new girlfriend's family when in Portugal. I will feel accomplished at first when I can understand enough in a conversation.

    • @TalktheStreets
      @TalktheStreets  9 місяців тому +1

      That's awesome! I highly recommend watching my free 60-minute lesson “Speak Portuguese like a Pro”, it’s a quick start guide for total beginners covering pronunciation, real-life Portuguese & essential grammar! You can sign up for it here: www.talkthestreets.com/speak-portuguese-like-a-pro - let me know what you think!

  • @mohammedmahmood7040
    @mohammedmahmood7040 Рік тому

    Thanks for teaching us beautiful teacher

  • @OphirYahav
    @OphirYahav Рік тому +2

    Muito obrigado.

  • @mariaanthoniangowi9376
    @mariaanthoniangowi9376 Рік тому

    You are a good teacher

  • @bilalraza1011
    @bilalraza1011 Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @jul7291
    @jul7291 Рік тому +1

    Here's mine: Portuguese study is the key that will open the door to a whole new world of new cultures, and hundreds of millions of Portuguese speakers. I want to fully participate in the community I will live in.
    And as James Brown put it, 🪅🎶I'LL FEEL GOOD🎶 🪅(when I can)!

  • @kudzaisheshava1934
    @kudzaisheshava1934 10 місяців тому

    I am learning Portuguese because i work at the border with Mozambiquans and it’s a challenge communicating with them so that’s why i am learning.

    • @JoelBaloyi
      @JoelBaloyi 9 місяців тому

      South African? Because I'm in a similar situation as you. Good luck hey.

  • @hanDRailer
    @hanDRailer Рік тому +1

    Thankyou
    I want to learn because I don't want to be a ignorant English man obrigado

  • @domingopereira7416
    @domingopereira7416 4 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @ronaldopaulinodasilva1389
    @ronaldopaulinodasilva1389 Місяць тому

    Eu quero morar em Portugal 🇵🇹 você é muito linda tia ❤

  • @dallassukerkin6878
    @dallassukerkin6878 Рік тому +1

    Listening practise is such an important step in language learning. Tuning your ear to hear where one word ends and the next one starts is a flag that you are at a place where you can truly start to make progress.
    How I managed this with Finnish was listening to bands that I liked - I would get the lyrics for a song and listen and try to follow along. Repeat a few hundred times and you can 'suddenly' sing Vieri Vesi Vieri (by Haloo Helsinki) all the way through :D
    One downside I did find was that to retrieve a word from memory I sometimes had to sing a whole verse to get to it *and* I developed a singing tone to my speaking which was counter-productive. Plus you can sometimes pick up phrasing that is only used in song or poetry. It is still a very useful tool tho' and I am saddened that it seems Portugal does not have rich vein of rock music for me to mine :(

    • @TalktheStreets
      @TalktheStreets  Рік тому

      Totally agree and I LOVE to recommend music to my students! Thanks for your comment!

    • @lxportugal9343
      @lxportugal9343 Рік тому

      What type of rock do you like?

    • @dallassukerkin6878
      @dallassukerkin6878 Рік тому

      @@lxportugal9343 I am fairly Old School, being, well, fairly old :) My core bands are the likes of Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Iron maiden, Heart, Yes, Genesis etc essentially 70's Heavy Rock and Progressive. But the Finnish stuff I found that I liked was primarily Haloo Helsinki, Indica and a variety of singers such as Jenni Vartiainen.

    • @lxportugal9343
      @lxportugal9343 Рік тому

      Watch this one:
      Xutos & Pontapés - Dia De S. Receber (the oficial channel has the lirics in the video)

    • @lxportugal9343
      @lxportugal9343 Рік тому

      And these ones:
      Peste e Sida - Vamos ao Trabalho
      Peste & Sida - Sol da Caparica (cover)
      Peste & Sida - "Bule Bule"
      Peste & Sida "Carraspana"

  • @Jonathan-rc7se
    @Jonathan-rc7se 2 місяці тому

    Swe🎉❤ 6:59 7:00

  • @imranmunawar3
    @imranmunawar3 Рік тому

    Hi there, don't you think that knowing alphabets and their sounds are more important for beginners?

    • @TalktheStreets
      @TalktheStreets  Рік тому

      Hi there! I do have a video about the alphabet, here: ua-cam.com/video/1cmD6KRwxOY/v-deo.htmlsi=aXBbz968bTAUEGuO

  • @Dan-qt7kq
    @Dan-qt7kq 10 місяців тому

    Going to Portugal in few weeks, how much does a tourist really need to know. Is basics ok for first time?

    • @TalktheStreets
      @TalktheStreets  10 місяців тому

      Hi! If you're only going to Portugal for a short visit, then basic words and phrases is totally ok! The majority of Portuguese people speak great English though 😊

  • @kamenkokasikovic2499
    @kamenkokasikovic2499 Рік тому

    Decidimos aprender uma língua estrangeira. Por razões diferentes. Precisamos de falá-la por causa do trabalho ou da escola, ou “essa língua” soa-nos fantástica. Temos a namorada ou o namorado num país onde o povo fala a língua do nosso interesse? Não é importante, já tomamos, com um grande entusiasmo, a decisão de aprendê-la.
    Estamos felizes como se estivéssemos em pé à frente do inicio de uma bela estrada cheia de milagres e surpresas, preparados para dar os primeiros passos em direção a um objetivo divino.
    No entanto, logo depois de termos iniciado, percebemos que o nosso caminho era como todos os outros, cheio de curvas, subidas e declives, cruzamentos e lugares perigosos.
    No entanto, caro amigo, se já decidiu começar o seu caminho, não fique desencorajado com a minha tagarelice aqui, e não desistas de dar o teu primeiro passo no caminho do teu novo conhecimento. Sem dar esse primeiro passo nunca chegarás à tua meta. Ao chegar a ela pode ser puro orgasmo.

  • @nerdinium
    @nerdinium Рік тому

    Is the "say it out loud" google translate any good for pronunciation in Portugese? (the little speaker button below the written translation)

    • @TalktheStreets
      @TalktheStreets  Рік тому +2

      Hmmmm I don't tend to recommend google as it usually goes for Brazilian Portuguese, DeepL has this function and is my preference!

    • @nerdinium
      @nerdinium Рік тому

      @@TalktheStreets Just got DeepL on my phone. Will use that. Thank you!

    • @lxportugal9343
      @lxportugal9343 Рік тому +2

      Google have both accents, I think it will present you one accent over the other depending on your account stettings. Actually the Portuguese-Portugal pronounciation is not bad at all.
      However there are mistakes and the translation tends to use forms of speaking use in Brazil
      It's quite anoying seeing the word "esse" being translated to "this"

    • @jandeolive6007
      @jandeolive6007 Рік тому

      @@nerdinium I have found that the first google link uses an EURO-Portuguese pronunciation, while the second, a Brazilian one (I believe you'll find it elementary my dear nerdinium - pun intended😉)

  • @tsakanindlebe309
    @tsakanindlebe309 4 місяці тому

    I have been learning for nearly three years but I am still struggling. Please help.

    • @TalktheStreets
      @TalktheStreets  4 місяці тому

      I'd love to help you out! Check out my free lesson for beginners here: www.talkthestreets.com/speak-portuguese-like-a-pro

  • @MrSHG66
    @MrSHG66 Рік тому

    Thanks for this latest video of yours - it's given me plenty to think about and decide where I need to focus my attention. It's also triggered a couple of questions.
    I'm never happier than when flicking through a book, and I'm most comfortable with paper as my preferred learning medium. Can you recommend a good printed Portuguese-English, English-Portuguese dictionary? Something that would see me through from basic to intermediate/advanced?
    Secondly, does the Portuguese Government operate overseas language learning centres? London already benefits from the Goethe-Institut, l'Institut Français and the Instituto Cervantes, all of which provide resources for learning languages, and it made me wonder if the Portuguese Embassy in the UK offered something similar. (Trying to follow your advice and find a community you see!)
    Muito obrigado, Simon

    • @TalktheStreets
      @TalktheStreets  Рік тому +1

      Hi Simon! Portugal has the Instituto Camões, yes. Re. a dictionary I haven't used a paper one for a long time but the big publishers Collins and Oxford certainly have them.

    • @MrSHG66
      @MrSHG66 Рік тому

      @@TalktheStreets Thank you Liz.

    • @jandeolive6007
      @jandeolive6007 Рік тому

      @@MrSHG66 Just be aware that the phonetic transcriptions used by those dictionaries may not match the portuguese variety.

    • @MrSHG66
      @MrSHG66 Рік тому +1

      @@jandeolive6007 Thank you for that note of caution Jan. Yes, it's always best to combine dictionary use with practiced conversations where you try out newly learned vocabulary with native speakers, mostly to make sure you are on the right track. Out of interest, do you have a preferred dictionary you like to use?

    • @jandeolive6007
      @jandeolive6007 Рік тому

      @@MrSHG66 My pleasure Mr.
      I must confess that I use the 'plain' online dictionaries available everywhere... 🙂and when I wish to 'refine' my search I use websites like "stackexchange" or "wordreference".
      The reason I brought this matter to attention, is because I never see the Euro-Portuguese (EP) phonetic transcription in those dictionaries but rather the brazilian one (BP) which differs a bit more than, for instance, UK versus US. You can use "Youglish" or "Forvo" to have a grasp of the pronunciations or even use the 'translators' Google or DeepL provide.
      I have some 'physical' dictionaries, possibly a bit outdated.
      May I know what kind of dictionaries would you be interested in so that I share my experience (or rather lack of it!)?🙂

  • @teresaochoa9472
    @teresaochoa9472 Рік тому +1

    I’m trying to lean portugués because I want to retire in Portugal

    • @TalktheStreets
      @TalktheStreets  Рік тому

      Olá Teresa, that's great!! I highly recommend checking out my free lesson for beginners then - www.talkthestreets.com/speak-portuguese-like-a-pro
      Hope you enjoy it! ☺️

  • @amalsyriac4537
    @amalsyriac4537 Рік тому

    I am moving to Portugal in 2 months and i want to interact with people, find job.

  • @agroabhis
    @agroabhis 10 місяців тому

    😊😊

  • @swnk3892
    @swnk3892 2 місяці тому

    I am learning because I think I met my wife

  • @portugal1969
    @portugal1969 Рік тому

  • @paulaklassiek7463
    @paulaklassiek7463 4 місяці тому

    I am learning Portuguese because our son has a Portuguese girlfriend and her parents do not speak any English.

  • @mfs5493
    @mfs5493 Рік тому

    the intro is ludicrous - shorter!!

  • @pcp-xo1wj
    @pcp-xo1wj 11 місяців тому

    So... the's no actual Portuguese, just bullshit promotion for your business.

  • @HIMALIRAYI
    @HIMALIRAYI Рік тому

    I like to learn this stupid language !

  • @ciprianoneves7246
    @ciprianoneves7246 8 місяців тому

    Oh pa….o portugues do norte do centro e do sul e as ilhas sao muito differentes.
    Nao percebo nada do que os algarvios dizem. Never mind os Acorianos.
    Laugh.

  • @LoraineStilwell
    @LoraineStilwell 3 місяці тому

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