Brazilian Portuguese Language Course #1-for Beginners

Name: Brazilian Portuguese Language Course #1-for Beginners
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Learn Portuguese from the beginning. Learn Brazilian Portuguese language with animated videos & exercises.

Created byLuciana Ribas

Last updated 6/2021

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Portuguese [Auto],

What you'll learn

How to have a simple conversation in Portuguese.
The difference between the two verbs "to be" in Portuguese: "ser" and "estar"
Greetings, farewells, apologies and thanks in Brazilian Portuguese.
How to introduce yourself in Brazilian Portuguese.
Ask and answer questions in Brazilian Portuguese using what, how, which, where and who.
The names of family members in Brazilian Portuguese.
Over 100 vocabulary words in Brazilian Portuguese.
The names of professions in Brazilian Portuguese.
Numbers from 0 to 1000 in Brazilian Portuguese.
Many of the most useful verbs in Brazilian Portuguese.
Ordering food and drinks in Brazilian Portuguese.
Useful expressions in Brazilian Portuguese.
Descriptions for daily tasks in Brazilian Portuguese.
Proper pronunciation for (often difficult) Brazilian Portuguese letters and words.

Course content

4 sections • 96 lectures • 3h 31m total length

The Portuguese Today Method: How To Use2:19
Welcome to Brazilian Portuguese Course 10:47
Introduction0:37
What is this?3:24
In this video, you will learn:
Articles: Um/Um a = A
Demonstratives: Isto = this
Conjunction: Ou = Or
Nouns: Calculadora, Chave, Caneta, Lápis, etc...
Introduction - Yes or No in Portuguese0:19
Review what you have learned and practice asking and answering using yes, no, or not in Brazilian Portuguese.
Yes or No in Portuguese5:08
In this video, you will learn:
Questions:
O que é isto? = What is this?
Não é? = Isn´t it?
Answers:
Sim = Yes
Não = No
Nouns: Caixa, jornal, lamp, book, etc.
Introduction: Colors0:17
Colors in Portuguese2:49
In this video, you will learn colors:
Amarelo - yellow
Azul - blue
Branco - white
Cinza- grey
Laranja - orange
Marrom - brown
Preto - black
Rosa - pink
Roxo - purple
Verde - green
Vermelho - red
Oral Vowels in Portuguese2:07
Practice What You Have Learned 010:01
Clique no link e resolva as questões.
Introduction: Numbers from 1 to 100:11
Numbers From 1 to 102:32
Learn numbers from 1 to 10 in Brazilian Portuguese through simple, guided pronunciation and practice for beginners.
Introduction This and That0:25
This and That in Portuguese8:42
In this video, you will learn:
Adjetivos/adjectives:
Grande - big, large
Pequeno/pequena - small, little

Pronouns (demonstrative):
Este/esta/isto - this
Aquele/Aquela - that

Perguntas/Question Words:
(pronouns interrogative)
O quê? - What?
Qual? - Which?

Barco - boat
Bicicleta - bicycle
Cachorro - dog
Cadeira - chair
Caminhão - truck
Carro - car
Casa - house
Gato - cat
Maçã - apple
Mesa - table
Pássaro - bird

Cores/colors:
Amarelo/amarela - yellow
Branco/branca - white
Preto/preta - black
Vermelho/vermelha - red
Azul - blue
Marrom - brown
Verde - green

Conjunções/conjunctions:
Nem - nor
Também - also
Extra - Mark Asks: Isto/Este/Esta4:13
Explore the differences between isto, este, and esta in Brazilian Portuguese, learn when to use the neutral isto versus masculine este and feminine esta, and practice gender agreement.
Extra - Mark Asks: Isso/Esse/Essa4:16
Extra - Mark Asks: Aquilo/Aquele/Aquela5:15
Learn how to use the Brazilian Portuguese demonstratives aquilo, aquele, and aquela to reference objects at different distances, including gender, proximity rules, and pointing without naming the noun.
Introduction Greetings, Farewells, Apologies and Thanks0:22
Greetings, Farewells, Apologies and Thanks1:59
In this video, you will learn:
Greetings, farewells, apologies and thanks
Practice What You Have Learned 020:01
Introduction: South America - Countries, Cities, Capitals in Portuguese0:42
Explore how Portuguese uses articles before proper names, including country names such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. Learn when city names require or omit articles, noting exceptions.
South America - Countries, Cities, Capitals in Portuguese3:44
In this video, you will learn:
Map = map
País = Country
Cidade = CIty

Preposition:
do/da = of

A América do Sul = South America

Países:
O Brasil = Brazil
A Argentina = Argentina
O Chile = Chile
A Venezuela = Venezuela
A Colômbia = Colombia
Which and How3:28
In this lesson, you will learn:

Computador - computer
Flor - flower
Janela - window
Televisão - television

Perguntas/Questions:
Como? - How? (description)
Qual? - Which?

Adjetivos/adjectives:
Grande - big, large
Pequeno/pequena - small
Bonita - beautiful

Pronomes demonstrativos
Demonstrative pronouns:
Este/esta/isto - this

Adjetivos/adjectives:
Grande - big, large
Pequeno/pequena - small
Bonita - beautiful

Pronomes demonstrativos
Demonstrative pronouns:
Este/esta/isto - this
Introduction: European Countries in Portuguese0:27
European Countries in Portuguese5:49
In this video, you will learn the numbers from 11 to 20.
Extra - Mark Asks: Prepositions Em/Na/No4:35
Practice What You Have Learned 030:01
Introduction: Numbers From 10 to 200:08
Numbers From 10 To 201:58
In this video, you will learn the numbers from 11 to 20.
Introduction: Nationalities in Portuguese0:20
Nationalities in Portuguese5:30
In this video, you will learn:
Alemão/alemã - German
Americano/americana - American
Árabe - Arabic
Brasileiro/brasileira - Brazilian
Chinês/chinesa - Chinese
Escocês/escocesa - Scottish
Espanhol/espanhola - Spanish
Francês/francesa - French
Holandês/holandesa - Dutch
Indiano/indiana - Indian
Japonês/japonesa - Japanese
Mexicano/mexicana - Mexican
Polonês/polonesa - Polish
Russo/russa - Russian
Venezuelano/venezuelana - Venezuelan
Extra: Mark Asks - Artigos3:10
Master how articles precede proper names in Portuguese, noting that most countries take an article while most city names do not, with exceptions such as Brazil and Cuba.
Introduction: Who and Whose0:21
learn the difference between who and whose in Brazilian Portuguese, with an introduction to their usage.
Who and Whose in Portuguese5:12
In this video, you will learn:
Bebê - Baby
Bicicleta - bicycle
Cachorro - dog
Camelo - camel
Carro - car
Homem - man
Menina - Girl
Menino - Boy
Mulher - Woman
Pessoas - people

Perguntas/Questions
Quem? - Who?
De quem? - Whose?

Pronomes possessivos/Possessive pronouns:
Dela - her
Dele - his
Introduction: Family Members0:29
Family Members in Portuguese2:41
In this video, you will learn:
Esposa - wife
Família - family
Filha - daughter
Filho - son
Irmã - sister
Irmão - brother
Introduction: Learn the Possessive Pronouns - His, Hers, Theirs0:24
Learn the possessive pronouns his, hers, and theirs, and practice answering guided questions before checking the answers in plural contexts.
Learn the Possessive Pronouns - His, Hers, Theirs4:06
In this video, you will learn:
Pronomes Possessivos
(Possessive Pronouns):
Dela - her
Dele - his
Deles - theirs

Perguntas/Questions
De quem? - Whose?
Quem? - Who?
Practice What You Have Learned 40:01
Introduction: How to Introduce Yourself in Portuguese0:29
How To Introduce Yourself in Portuguese1:58
In this video, you will learn how to introduce yourself and meet new people in Brazil, through a dialogue between 3 characters, with a surprise at the end.
Introduction: Relationships and Possessive Pronouns0:30
Relationships and Possessive Pronouns2:21
In this video, you will learn:
Pronomes Possessivos/
Possessive Pronouns:
Dela - her
Dele - his
Meu - my/mine
Minha - my/mine

Vocabulário/ vocabullary:
Amigo/amiga - friend
Bicicleta - bicycle  Bola - ball
Carro - car
Dinheiro - money
Esposa - wife
Marido - husband
Namorada - girlfriend
Namorado - boyfriend
Introduction: Numbers From 10 To 100 in Portuguese0:20
Numbers From 10 To 100 in Portuguese3:49
In this video, you will learn the numbers from 10 to 100.
Introduction: Verb "To Be"1:47
Nationalities and The Verb "To Be" in Portuguese5:11
In this video, you will learn:
Alemão/alemã - German
Americano/americana - American
Árabe - Arabic
Brasileiro/brasileira - Brazilian
Chinês/chinesa - Chinese
Escocês/escocesa - Scotish
Espanhol/espanhola - Spanish
Francês/francesa - French
Holandês/holandesa - Dutch
Indiano/indiana - Indian
Japonês/japonesa - Japanese
Mexicano/mexicana - Mexican
Polonês/polonesa - Polish
Russo/russa - Russian
Venezuelano/venezuelana - Venezuelan
Verb To Be - The Difference Between "Ser" and "Estar"4:28
In this video, you will learn:
Practice What You Have Learned 050:01
Congratulations!1:03

Introduction: Professions in Portuguese0:50
Professions in Portuguese4:47
Learn professions in Portuguese and build core vocabulary for architect, engineer, and math terms, using practical examples and everyday usage.
Introduction: Entrar / Sair / Por / Pegar / Abrir / Fechar0:40
Entrar / Sair / Por / Pegar / Abrir / Fechar8:51
Practice What You Have Learned 060:01
Introduction: Numbers From 100 to 10001:48
Numbers From 100 to 10002:58
Introduction: On Top Of and Under in Portuguese1:23
On Top Of and Under in Portuguese3:33
Introduction: The Hours1:52
The Hours in Portuguese3:36
Practice What You Have Learned 070:01
Introduction: To Go vs. To Be0:14
To Go vs. To Be3:19
Introduction: The Verbs "Ir" (To Go) and "Vir" (To Come) in Portuguese1:16
The Verbs "Ir" (To Go) and "Vir" (To Come) in Portuguese4:46
Introduction: Describe Your Daily Routine in Portuguese0:30
Describe your daily routine in Portuguese through a character who gets up, leaves the house, goes to work, and goes to bed. Learn daily routine verbs and time expressions.
Describe Your Daily Routine in Portuguese4:34
Describe your daily routine in Portuguese, a beginner Brazilian Portuguese lesson that helps learners articulate everyday activities with clear, accessible language.
Introduction: Means of Transportation0:14
Means of Transportation in Portuguese4:17
Introduction: Getting a Ride in Brazil0:43
Getting a Ride in Brazil4:55
Practice What You Have Learned 80:01
Congratulations!0:59

Introduction: Things To Drink in Portuguese0:33
Things To Drink in Portuguese2:46
Introduction: Learn With or Without in Portuguese0:28
Learn With or Without in Portuguese1:30
Introduction: To Like vs. To Prefer in Portuguese0:20
To Like (Gostar) vs. To Prefer (Preferir) in Portuguese3:29
Introduction: The Verb "To Ask For" in Portuguese0:46
The Verb "To Ask For" in Portuguese2:22
Practice What You Have Learned 90:01
Prepositions Used With The Verb To Go in Portuguese4:32
Introduction: Eating Out in Brazil0:31
Eating Out in Brazil7:05
Introduction: Paying The BIll At a Restaurant0:20
Learn how to ask for the bill in Brazilian Portuguese with a restaurant scenario, as introduced in this beginner course focused on restaurant conversations.
Introduction: What About? Good Idea! in Portuguese0:38
What About? Good Idea! in Portuguese2:44
Introduction: Learn 10 New Words in Portuguese0:29
Learn 10 New Words in Portuguese3:17
Learn ten new words in Portuguese in this beginner course. Designed for beginners, it helps learners expand basic Portuguese vocabulary.
Introduction: "To Sit" and "To Stand" in Portuguese0:28
"To Sit" and "To Stand" in Portuguese7:23
Practice What You Have Learned 100:01

The Flavor of Brazil - Caipirinha4:40
Do you want to know what the flavor of Brazil is? Then watch the program. In this episode, you will learn how to make the official Brazilian national drink: Caipirinha. Enjoy your drink!
Bonus Lecture from Luciana Ribas0:36
This course is the continuation of the Brazilian Portuguese Course. It is imperative that you have completed Course 1 before proceeding, because the Portuguese Today lessons follow a specific sequence. Much more vocabulary, building on the words learned in Course 1. Learning the Brazilian Portuguese alphabet. Specific topics covered in depth in videos with Professora Luciana ("Mark Asks"). Ordinal numbers in Brazilian Portuguese (e.g. first, second, third). Locations of things in Brazilian Portuguese. Verb tenses of 'regular' verbs in Brazilian Portuguese.

Requirements

You do not need any knowledge of the Portuguese language to get through this first course. Just watch the videos in sequence, follow the directions of Professora Luciana and soon you will be speaking Brazilian Portuguese!
It is important to repeat what you hear while you associate the meaning with the image, and to the written word. Remember: you will learn Portuguese with Portuguese! No translation! This is the beauty of this method!

Description

We teach Brazilian Portuguese through short, colorful and fun videos. Our course does NOT rely on translation. You will be immersed in the Portuguese language when you watch our videos which present everyday situations. Some tell small stories with a beginning and an end and others focus on answering common questions most students have.

Each Portuguese lesson uses only vocabulary you've learned in earlier lessons, and adds to it. (For that reason, it is important to follow the exact order of the videos.)

Our Brazilian Portuguese course is taught by a native Brazilian who is also a very experienced teacher. This is extremely important, since many language courses are taught by non-native speakers, which reduces the effectiveness of your learning. Why run the risk of picking up someone else's foreign accent?

Portuguese Today has spared no expense in the creation of our lessons and courses. We deliver professional quality content. Our video lessons were crafted by highly trained professionals. See for yourself the difference that it makes!

Most language courses use translation. We from Portuguese Today, DON'T! This is what distinguishes us from other courses. Otherwise you could learn Portuguese reading a dictionary!

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to learn Portuguese quickly, easily, and without all the complicated grammar rules? And without having to translate everything you learn? Learn Portuguese...by speaking Portuguese!

So stop imagining and start learning! In the course "Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners", you learn exactly in this way, through the Direct Method, the method by which living languages are taught. The way you learned your native language! Learning without translation: through examples, images, listening and speaking. It is the ideal method for anyone who needs to learn the Portuguese language quickly and effectively.

At the end of each module you will be able to test and practice what you have learned!

Buy the first module now and see how easy it is to learn Portuguese with us!

Who this course is for:

Our course is suitable for any age, for anyone who wants to learn to speak Portuguese like a Brazilian.
Our course is for anyone with a desire to learn Brazilian Portuguese for any reason: to better themselves, to make friends or relationships with Brazilians, to look for jobs in Brazil, etc.

Brazilian Portuguese Language Course #1-for Beginners

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Course content

Module 1 - Newbie50 lectures • 1hr 51min

Module 2 - Newbie24 lectures • 56min

Module 3 - Newbie20 lectures • 40min

BÔNUS: The Flavor of Brazil.2 lectures • 5min

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