Portuguese Classes

Why Study Portuguese?

There are several benefits to studying Portuguese, including:

1. Improved communication: Portuguese is the fifth most spoken language in the world, and is spoken in several countries including Brazil, Portugal, Angola, and Mozambique. Knowing Portuguese allows for better communication with people from these countries.

2. Business opportunities: Brazil is the ninth largest economy in the world, and Portuguese-speaking countries are becoming increasingly important in the global economy. Knowing Portuguese can open up business opportunities in these countries.

3. Cultural enrichment: Portuguese-speaking countries have rich cultures, and studying the language allows for a deeper understanding of these cultures.

4. Improved cognitive abilities: Learning a new language has been shown to improve cognitive abilities such as memory, problem-solving, and attention.

5. Improved career prospects: Knowing Portuguese can open up career opportunities in fields such as translation, international business, and diplomacy.

What are the differences between European and Brazilian Portuguese?

There are several differences between European Portuguese (EP) and Brazilian Portuguese (BP):

1. Pronunciation: The most noticeable difference between EP and BP is the pronunciation. In BP, the "r" sound is pronounced differently, and some vowels are pronounced differently as well.

2. Vocabulary: There are some words that are used differently in EP and BP. For example, in EP, the word for "car" is "carro" while in BP it's "carro" or "automóvel".

3. Grammar: There are also some grammatical differences between EP and BP. For example, in BP, the subjunctive mood is used less frequently than in EP.

4. Spelling: BP and EP use different spelling, with some words being spelled differently.

5. Vocabulary and expressions: BP and EP also use different expressions and idiomatic expressions.

6. Regional variations: BP is spoken in Brazil, which is a huge country and it's spoken differently in different regions and states.

Overall, while the two varieties of Portuguese are mutually intelligible, there are enough differences that it can be challenging for speakers of one variety to understand speakers of the other variety without practice.

We offer group and individual European and Brazilian Portuguese classes on Zoom.

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If you need to have your level evaluated or have any questions regarding Portuguese classes, email us at info@polyglottistlanguageacademy.com