Portuguese Culture and Travel

Can anyone recommend a good language exchange site?

I REALLY like learning Portuguese with Rocket.  I especially appreciate the interactive conversation and the writing exercises.  This has given me the confidence and curosity to try a language exchange with a Portuguese speaker.  I have tried 3 sites with...

0 replies - Last post by Kenneth-mH - January 14, 2022

Why are you studying Portuguese?

Hi dear friends,My name is Tanya. I'm a little bit curious and would like to know why did you decide to study Portuguese, please? :DI will say for myself. I fell in love with Brazilian Portuguese while watching Brazilian telenovelas. To me Brazilian Portu...

2 replies - Last post by Tanya2018 - March 27, 2021

how do I down load the lessons to my iPod

HI, see my Q title tx

1 reply - Last post by Margaret-RocketLanguages - February 21, 2016

Pronounciation of "s"

It seems as if Tereza usually pronounces the "s" like "ess", while Paulo pronounces it more like "sh". For example, Tereza pronounces estou with an English sounding "s", while Paulo pronounces it more like "eshto. Is this just a flexibility built into t...

5 replies - Last post by Tereza-P - June 5, 2014

Becoming fluent?

Ola, I've learned Spanish to a high intermediate level, but don't really feel a cultural connection to anything. I feel it's very useful here in the US and I have a chance to use it often. I don't desire it like I desire Portuguese though. I do feel like ...

1 reply - Last post by Tereza-P - August 15, 2013

De onde é o Eduardo?

Hi I don't understand why does the article o appears in this case. Why can't I just say: De onde é Eduardo? What is the meaning of o in the first sentence? Obrigado

1 reply - Last post by Tereza-P - August 7, 2013

Pronounciation of most paulistas?

How is the pronunciation of most paulistas? Since I was thinking of going to Sao Paulo when I learn the language. Obrigado!

1 reply - Last post by Tereza-P - July 31, 2013

Things to do in Brazil

Hello I'm planning a trip to Brazil in a few months and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations. I heard that December/January is a great time to go because of the festivals but we're also keen to do some sightseeing - any suggestions? Danny ...

1 reply - Last post by Tereza-P - June 26, 2012

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