Podcast Portugal – Episode 5: Learning European Portuguese with Helena Sales from Portugu.easy

In this episode of Podcast Portugal, we dive into the fascinating world of learning European Portuguese with our special guest, Helena Sales, a dedicated language teacher and founder of Portugu.easy. Helena offers personalised one-to-one lessons and online courses, helping learners navigate the complexities of the Portuguese language.

What We Discussed:

✅ The Silent "H" – Why the letter H is written but never pronounced in Portuguese.

✅ Language Learning Challenges – The toughest parts of learning a new language and how to overcome them.

✅ Helena’s Journey – How and why she became a language teacher.

✅ European vs. Brazilian Portuguese – Key differences and which one to learn.

✅ Um, Uma, Dois, Duas? – The tricky world of Portuguese numbers and gendered words.

✅ Formal vs. Informal Language – When to use tu or você.

✅ Masculine & Feminine Objects – Why a table (mesa) is feminine but a car (carro) is masculine.

✅ Best Ways to Learn Portuguese – Tips and strategies to accelerate your learning.

✅ AI & Language Learning – Can artificial intelligence help you learn Portuguese?

✅ Full Immersion – The power of surrounding yourself with Portuguese every day.

✅ What is "Gerúndio"? – Understanding this verb form in Portuguese grammar.

✅ Portuguese Regional Accents – Can you tell the difference between an accent from Porto, Lisbon, or the Algarve?

Whether you're just starting out or refining your Portuguese, this episode is packed with insights to help you on your language-learning journey.

🎧 Listen now and start speaking Portuguese with confidence!

👉 Follow Helena Sales and explore her courses at Portugu.easy.

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Lastly, a big shoutout to Band of 4 for our amazing soundtrack.