Category: Learn Portuguese
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Exciting News! Learn Portuguese the Fun Way with My New Puzzle Books!
Hello, everyone! I’m stopping by with some news I’ve prepared with great care for all of you on the journey of learning Brazilian Portuguese. I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my new word search and crossword puzzle books! There are 3 volumes, each focused on a specific learning level: Beginner (A1), Elementary (A2), and…
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Book 2! Are you ready to take your Portuguese to the next level?
Book 2 coming soon! Have you ever felt that beginner books are… a little boring? Stories that are too short, simplified sentences that no one uses in real life, and just when you finally start to get involved, the story ends. And there you go again, wasting time looking for the next study material. I’ve…
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Beyond the AI Hype: Crafting a Real Story for Learners of Brazilian Portuguese
Hi, everyone. If you’ve recently searched for language learning resources online, you’ve probably noticed it too: a flood of content, especially books, that feel… off. They are generated by AI, often published without a single human review, and while they might fill a page, they lack a soul. As a developer, I appreciate technology, but…
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Decoding ‘Guiana Brasileira’: The Viral Meme Sparking Brazil-Portugal Online Debate
Hey everyone! It’s great to be back here on the blog! I have fantastic news: I’ve just finished writing Book 2 of our “Sombras do Passado” series, which, as many of you know, is set in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. This year, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit my family in…
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Back to Rio! ✈️
It feels like just yesterday, I was a kid, exploring Rio de Janeiro with my parents and brother. We drove there, and coming from a small town, we were terrified of accidentally ending up in a favela and getting robbed or worse. But now it’s time to return! If you’ve read my first book, “Shadows…
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The Best Resources for Learning Portuguese: Books, Apps, and More
Starting your journey into learning a new language is exciting, and having the right tools by your side is crucial. Everyone’s approach is different, influenced by personal goals and preferences. We’ll check out a mix of resources, from captivating books to engaging apps, all designed to suit various learning styles and help you get a…
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Don’t just learn a language, experience it through stories!
In the realm of language learning, there’s a special kind of magic that happens when one delves into languages as rich and diverse as Portuguese and German. But what truly elevates this experience is the power of storytelling. Stories have a unique way of immersing us in the culture, the places, the people, and even the…
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Learn Portuguese with Stories and flashcards using Lingvist
In my recent exploration of tools for mastering Brazilian Portuguese (link here), I introduced you to a specially designed Anki flashcard deck complementing my graded book: “Learn Portuguese with Immersive Short Stories: Sombras do Passado – São Paulo.”, which is available at Amazon, for Kindle, via Kindle unlimited, and as print version, both paperback and…
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Enhance Your Portuguese with Short Stories and free Flashcards
Dive deeper into the vibrant world of Brazilian Portuguese with “Learn Portuguese with Immersive Short Stories: Sombras do Passado – São Paulo,” the first book in an innovative series by me, Dr. Felipe Follmann. To complement your reading experience and accelerate your language learning, I’m thrilled to introduce a specially designed Anki flashcard deck, now…