Learning Brazilian Portuguese - Bora Lá Brodi

Hello How are you? My name is Maycon, I am Brazilian and I am an online Portuguese teacher. I have prepared this course for you who need to travel to Brazil but have never studied Portuguese or have only studied a little but you do not have the necessary knowledge to speak and understand Portuguese.

Most students who come to me to learn Portuguese, need to be able to have normal conversations in Portuguese in a short period of time. Because of this, we will see in this content the main subjects to talk Portuguese to Brazilians.

CONTEÚ

Aula 02 – tempo presente - Lesson 02 - present tense;

- conjugações do presente - conjugations of the present;

- árvore dos verbos - tree of verbs;

- exemplos e frases - examples and phrases;

Aula 03 – tempo passado - Lesson 03 - past tense;

- conjugações do passado - conjugations from the past;

- árvore dos verbos - tree of verbs;

- exemplos e frases - examples and phrases;

Aula 04 – tempo futuro - Lesson 04 - future tense;

- conjugações do futuro - conjugations of the future;

- árvore dos verbos - tree of verbs;

- exemplos e frases - examples and phrases;

SESSÃO 03

Aula 01 – preposições - Lesson 01 - prepositions;

Aula 02 – conectivos - Lesson 02 – connectives/ linking words;

- conectivos mais usados - most used connectors;

- frases de exemplo - example sentences;

- vídeos de exemplo em conversação - example videos in conversation;

Aula 03 – perguntas em português - Lesson 03 - questions in Portuguese

- Por que às vezes você não entende o que os brasileiros falam?

- Why don't you understand what Brazilians say?

- você vai descobrir nesta aula, como entender melhor;

- you will find out in this Lesson, how to understand better;

SESSÃO 04 –

SESSÃO 05 – CONVERSAS EM PORTUGUÊS - SESSION 05 - CONVERSATIONS IN PORTUGUESE

- Vídeos com diálogos - Videos with dialogues;

- Escute e pratique - Listen and practice;

SESSÃO CONTEÚDO EXTRA - EXTRA CONTENT SESSION

- Slides sobre vocabulários com muitos temas diferentes - Slides on vocabularies with many different themes

What's inside

Learning objectives

Brazilian portuguese - what really matters for daily conversations
Forget books and boring methods to learn portuguese
You will learn here what really matters to speak a fluent portuguese in a short time
Have you already wondered why can't you understand native portuguese speakers?
You're going to figure out in this course how to solve this problem above

Is it hard to think of corrects conjugations of verbs when you're talking?
So, know about the "tree of verbs" in portuguese and take your portuguese to a higher level
In this course you're going to learn what really matters to have your conversation in portuguese
What is better? someone reads for you, or teach you how to learn and go ahead?
Don't memorize ready phrases, learn how to say your own phrases

Brazilian portuguese - what really matters for daily conversations
Forget books and boring methods to learn portuguese
You will learn here what really matters to speak a fluent portuguese in a short time
Have you already wondered why can't you understand native portuguese speakers?
You're going to figure out in this course how to solve this problem above
Is it hard to think of corrects conjugations of verbs when you're talking?
So, know about the "tree of verbs" in portuguese and take your portuguese to a higher level
In this course you're going to learn what really matters to have your conversation in portuguese
What is better? someone reads for you, or teach you how to learn and go ahead?
Don't memorize ready phrases, learn how to say your own phrases

Syllabus

Pronounce words correctly; when use SER X ESTAR; important and common sentences; questions in portuguese; negative sentences; noun and adjetives, masculin and feminin words; numbers; quantities...

CONTEÚDO DO CURSO - COURSE CONTENT

SESSÃO 01

Aula 01 – Fonética e pronunciação – Lesson 01 - Phonetics and pronunciation;

Aula 02 – Pronomes pessoais e verbos - Lesson 02 - Personal pronouns and verbs

- Verbo Ser X Verbo estar; To be X To be

- frases importantes - important phrases;

- perguntas em português - questions in Portuguese;

- frases negativas em português - - negative phrases in Portuguese;

Aulas 03 e 04 – Substantivos e adjetivos - Lessons 03 and 04 - Nouns and adjectives;

- plural e singular - plural and singular;

- masculino e feminino - male and female;

Aula 05 – pronomes possessivos e demonstrativos - Lesson 05 - possessive and demonstrative pronouns

- frases e exemplos - phrases and examples;

Aula 06 – Números - Lesson 06 - Numbers

- números - numbers;

- quantidades – quantities;

- frases com números - sentences with numbers;

- singular e plural - singular and plural;

- vocabulários - vocabularies;

- quantidades e medidas - quantities and measures;

- horas, dias, semanas, meses, anos e estações do ano - hours, days, weeks, months, years and seasons;

SESSÃO 02 – VERBOS - SESSION 02 - VERBS

Aula 01 – Lógica dos verbos - Lesson 01 - Logic of verbs;

- O modo mais fácil de aprender verbos em português - The easiest way to learn Portuguese verbs.

Aula 02 – tempo presente - Lesson 02 - present tense;

- conjugações do presente - conjugations of the present;

- árvore dos verbos - tree of verbs;

- exemplos e frases - examples and phrases;

Aula 03 – tempo passado - Lesson 03 - past tense;

- conjugações do passado - conjugations from the past;

- árvore dos verbos - tree of verbs;

- exemplos e frases - examples and phrases;

Aula 04 – tempo futuro - Lesson 04 - future tense;

- conjugações do futuro - conjugations of the future;

- árvore dos verbos - tree of verbs;

- exemplos e frases - examples and phrases;

SESSÃO 03

Aula 01 – preposições - Lesson 01 - prepositions;

Aula 02 – conectivos - Lesson 02 – connectives/ linking words;

- conectivos mais usados - most used connectors;

- frases de exemplo - example sentences;

- vídeos de exemplo em conversação - example videos in conversation;

Aula 03 – perguntas em português - Lesson 03 - questions in Portuguese

- Por que às vezes você não entende o que os brasileiros falam?

- Why don't you understand what Brazilians say?

- você vai descobrir nesta aula, como entender melhor;

- you will find out in this Lesson, how to understand better;

SESSÃO 04 – CULTURA DE FALAR PORTUGUÊS NO BRASIL - SESSION 04 - PORTUGUESE SPEAKING CULTURE IN BRAZIL

Aula 01 – expressões comuns - Lesson 01 - common expressions;

Aula 02 – usando expressões - Lesson 02 - using expressions;

Aula 03 – pronunciação de palavras estrangeiras - Lesson 03 - pronunciation of foreign words;

Diálogo em restaurante - Dialogue in a restaurant.

SESSÃO 05 – CONVERSAS EM PORTUGUÊS - SESSION 05 - CONVERSATIONS IN PORTUGUESE

- Vídeos com diálogos - Videos with dialogues;

- Escute e pratique - Listen and practice;

SESSÃO CONTEÚDO EXTRA - EXTRA CONTENT SESSION

- Slides sobre vocabulários com muitos temas diferentes - Slides on vocabularies with many different themes;

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Focuses on practical, everyday conversations, which is ideal for learners aiming for immediate communication skills rather than formal language proficiency

Employs videos with dialogues, which allows learners to practice listening comprehension and conversational skills in a realistic context

Includes a section on Portuguese-speaking culture in Brazil, which provides valuable context for understanding nuances in communication

Introduces the "tree of verbs" concept, which may offer a unique and potentially helpful approach to understanding verb conjugations

Includes quizzes hosted on an external platform, which requires learners to navigate to another website to complete them

Teaches grammar concepts such as verb tenses and conjugations, which may be challenging for learners who prefer a purely conversational approach

Reviews summary

Practical beginner brazilian portuguese

According to learners, this course offers a practical and conversational approach to learning Brazilian Portuguese, particularly suitable for beginners needing language skills for travel or basic daily interactions. Many students highlight the instructor's engaging style and clear explanations, especially finding the "Tree of Verbs" method very helpful for understanding conjugations. Reviewers appreciate the focus on common expressions and dialogues. While largely positive, a few mention that the content might be too basic for intermediate learners and occasionally note minor technical points.

Ideal for those starting from zero.

"Excellent starting point for absolute beginners in Brazilian Portuguese."

"If you have some background, this course might feel a bit too slow or basic for you."

"It covers the fundamentals well but isn't for intermediate or advanced students."

Unique method simplifies verb conjugations.

"The 'Tree of Verbs' concept made conjugations much easier to grasp than other methods I've tried."

"Understanding the logic of verbs via the tree method was a game changer for me."

"I finally feel like I understand how Portuguese verbs work thanks to this approach."

Focuses on useful language for daily life.

"This course really focuses on what you need to speak right away, which is great for travel."

"I learned phrases and expressions I could use immediately for basic conversations."

"The practice dialogues felt realistic and helped me feel more confident speaking."

Instructor is clear, energetic, and helpful.

"Maycon is a fantastic teacher. His energy and clear explanations made learning enjoyable and easy to follow."

"I found the instructor's passion for the language really motivating."

"His way of explaining complex topics like verbs is very effective and easy to grasp."

Minor technical aspects could be improved.

"Audio quality was inconsistent in a few lessons, which was slightly distracting."

"Some of the older video lessons look a bit dated."

"Overall production is fine, but not the highest quality compared to others."

Some areas could use more detail.

"I wish some of the grammar points went into a little more detail."

"The vocabulary sections could be expanded with more themes and words."

"Good overview, but I needed external resources for deeper understanding of certain rules."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Learning Brazilian Portuguese - Bora Lá Brodi with these activities:

Review Basic Grammar Concepts

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Reinforce your understanding of fundamental grammar rules before diving into Portuguese-specific grammar.

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Review the definitions of nouns, adjectives, and pronouns.
Practice identifying masculine and feminine nouns in Portuguese.
Complete online quizzes on basic grammar concepts.

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Work through the lessons in the book.
Listen to the accompanying audio recordings.
Practice the dialogues with a partner.

Read 'Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar: A Practical Guide'

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Supplement your learning with a comprehensive grammar guide to reinforce concepts covered in the course.

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Read the chapters corresponding to the course's syllabus.
Complete the exercises at the end of each chapter.
Take notes on key grammar points.

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Verb Conjugation Drills

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Master verb conjugations through repetitive exercises to improve fluency and accuracy.

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Select a verb tense (present, past, future).
Conjugate a list of common verbs in that tense.
Check your answers against a conjugation table.
Repeat with different verbs and tenses.

Create a Short Dialogue

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Practice using vocabulary and grammar in a realistic scenario by writing a short dialogue.

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Choose a setting (restaurant, store, etc.).
Write a dialogue between two people in that setting.
Use vocabulary and grammar learned in the course.
Record yourself and a partner reading the dialogue.

Translate English Sentences to Portuguese

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Solidify your understanding of grammar and vocabulary by translating sentences from English to Portuguese.

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Find English sentences online or in a textbook.
Translate the sentences into Portuguese.
Check your translations with a native speaker or online translator.

Practice Conversations with a Language Partner

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Improve your speaking and listening skills by practicing conversations with a language partner.

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Find a language partner online or in person.
Choose a topic to discuss (e.g., hobbies, travel, food).
Take turns speaking in Portuguese.
Provide feedback to each other.

Career center

Learners who complete Learning Brazilian Portuguese - Bora Lá Brodi will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Interpreter

An interpreter converts spoken language from one language to another. This course, which emphasizes practical conversational Brazilian Portuguese skills, helps you to communicate effectively with native speakers. The course focuses on pronunciation, common expressions, and understanding native speakers, all of which are essential for accurate and effective interpretation. Understanding verb conjugations and sentence structure, as taught in the course, may be particularly useful for an interpreter.

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Translator

A translator converts written material from one language into another. This course, with its focus on practical conversational Brazilian Portuguese, helps build a strong foundation for a career as a translator. The emphasis on everyday language, common expressions, and pronunciation, all contribute to the ability to accurately and fluently translate documents and other written materials. Understanding verb conjugations and sentence structure, as taught in the course, may be particularly useful for a translator.

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Cultural Exchange Coordinator

A cultural exchange coordinator organizes programs that promote understanding between different cultures. This course helps one thrive as a coordinator specializing in Brazilian culture. The course emphasizes practical conversation skills, cultural expressions, and common dialogues. This knowledge may be particularly valuable for facilitating interactions between participants. The course's insights into Brazilian conversational norms can contribute to positive exchange experiences.

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Tour Guide

A tour guide leads visitors through attractions, providing information and insights. This course helps one become a tour guide in Brazil, as it emphasizes practical conversational Brazilian Portuguese skills. The course focuses on common expressions, cultural nuances, and understanding native speakers, all of which are essential for creating engaging and informative tours. The course's focus on dialogues and real-life scenarios may be particularly useful for a tour guide.

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Localization Specialist

A localization specialist adapts products or content for specific target markets. This course may help someone localize materials for the Brazilian market because it provides a foundation in Brazilian Portuguese language and culture. The emphasis on conversational skills, cultural expressions, and pronunciation may be beneficial for adapting content to resonate with a Brazilian audience. Furthermore, the course’s coverage of verb tenses and sentence structure ensures accurate and culturally appropriate translations.

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International Business Consultant

An international business consultant advises companies on strategies for expanding into global markets. This course provides an introduction to the Brazilian language and culture, which helps one become an effective consultant. The course’s emphasis on practical conversation and cultural expressions, may be particularly valuable for building relationships with Brazilian partners. The coverage of common dialogues and vocabulary can also contribute to successful cross-cultural communication.

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Language Blogger

A language blogger creates content about language learning, culture, and travel experiences related to a specific language. This course helps build a foundation for creating authentic content. The focus on Brazilian Portuguese conversation, cultural expressions, and verb conjugations, provides a unique perspective for a language blogger. The course’s attention to common dialogues and practical vocabulary may be particularly useful.

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Travel Writer

A travel writer creates engaging content about destinations, cultures, and travel experiences. This course may help someone write about Brazil by providing a foundation in the language. The course’s focus on practical conversation, cultural expressions, and common dialogues can help a Travel Writer capture the authentic voice of Brazil. Learning about verb conjugations and sentence structure may also be useful.

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Customer Service Representative

A customer service representative addresses customer inquiries and resolves issues. This course, with its focus on practical conversational Brazilian Portuguese, helps build a proficiency in communicating with Portuguese-speaking customers. The emphasis on common expressions, dialogues, and pronunciation, contribute to the ability to understand and respond effectively to customer needs. The course’s grammar lessons may also be useful for writing clear and professional communications.

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Flight Attendant

A flight attendant provides safety and comfort to airline passengers. This course, with its focus on practical conversational Brazilian Portuguese, may help communicate with passengers who speak Portuguese. The emphasis on common expressions and pronunciation, can contribute to creating a positive experience for passengers. The coverage of dialogues and vocabulary related to travel scenarios may be particularly useful for a flight attendant.

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International Aid Worker

An international aid worker provides assistance to communities in need around the world. If assigned to a Brazilian region, this course helps build a foundation for communicating with local populations. The emphasis on practical conversation, cultural expressions, and pronunciation, equips an International Aid Worker to build trust and gather information effectively. The course's focus on common dialogues and vocabulary may also be useful for addressing immediate needs.

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ESL Teacher

An English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher instructs non-native English speakers in the English language. While this course teaches Brazilian Portuguese, it provides insights into language acquisition and teaching methodologies. The course’s focus on practical conversation, pronunciation, and grammar concepts such as verb conjugations may inform an ESL teacher's approach to teaching English. The course’s structure and teaching style may be helpful for an ESL teacher.

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Global Project Manager

A global project manager oversees projects with international teams. This course may help someone manage projects involving Brazilian stakeholders because it provides a foundation in practical Brazilian Portuguese. The emphasis on conversational skills, understanding cultural expressions, and asking questions in Portuguese may be beneficial for building rapport and facilitating communication. The course’s lessons on grammar and sentence structure may also be useful for written communication.

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Market Research Analyst

A market research analyst studies market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. This course in Brazilian Portugues may help one conduct research within Brazil, as it provides a foundation in the language. The emphasis on conversation and common dialogues can help a Market Research Analyst gather insights from surveys and interviews. Understanding verb conjugations and sentence structure may also be useful for analyzing written data.

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Linguist

A linguist studies language and its structure. While a linguist typically requires advanced degrees, this course can introduce one to the nuances of Brazilian Portuguese. The course covers phonetics, verb conjugations, syntax, and cultural expressions. These topics may spark an interest in language analysis. The course's focus on practical conversation and real-world dialogues may provide valuable insights into language use.

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