3 ways to use Nunca in Portuguese – Beyond never

You probably know the word nunca in Portuguese. It means never. Simple, right? But there’s more to the story! In this post, you’ll learn three ways to use nunca in Portuguese to express different ideas, including meanings that go beyond never. Because nunca doesn’t always mean never. Let’s dive in! 1. Nunca = never Let’s […]
How Brazilians Actually Answer Questions – with Video
Say you like chocolate. How would you answer if your friend asked:
- “Você gosta de chocolate?” (Do you like chocolate?)
How to Set Up your Keyboard to Type in Portuguese
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There are three ways in which you can type the Portuguese accents.
The Best Books to Learn Portuguese

Learners of Portuguese often ask what the best Portuguese textbook is. There are several good books available. The best one for you will depend on your goals and learning style, and these may change along your language jorney. Here are a few good books to consider.
How to Use Articles and Prepositions with the Months of the Year – with Video

On July 19th I posted a video teaching you how to say the months of the year. Now you are going to learn what articles and prepositions to use with the months.
First, a reminder: We do not capitalize the months of the year in Portuguese.
Let’s go:
Do’s and Don’ts at the Beach in Brazil – with Video
In September I went to Brazil and thought it would be interesting to share some tips with you to make you a savvy tourist. We recorded this video — and took the photo above — in Boa Viagem, a neighborhood of Recife, the capital of the state of Pernambuco, in the Northeast of Brazil.
Please keep in mind that Brazil is a very large and diverse country. What I say here may not be the true everywhere in the country, but my experience is that it applies to all major cities.