Introduction

It is a common observation that children seem to learn new languages relatively easily, while older learners, particularly adults, are often not so successful. Nevertheless, there is also evidence that adults have the advantage in several important areas, such as those involving cognitive skills, making them more adept, for example, at learner autonomy.

 There are indeed some aspects of language learning (such as pronunciation) where younger learners appear to have an advantage; learners who start learning at an older age often retain a ‘foreign accent’ in their English, which is not the case with young learners. Adults, however, may have the advantage, in some respects, because there is evidence for differences in the ways younger and older learners approach language learning. Older learners are particularly good at vocabulary learning. 

So, age doesn’t play a very major role when it comes to learning a second language through courses or on your own.

So what are we waiting for? Let’s see what is the best way to learn Portuguese and start learning it right now. Below I am going to give you some amazing tips on how you can adapt to the language quickly even if you are 30 years old. 

WAYS TO LEARN PORTUGUESE 

1. Begin your Portuguese training with the best language learning platform/app available 

Language learning apps are now guaranteed shortcuts to speak Portuguese fast. With Multibhashi, the well known language learning app, the Portuguese language will literally become glued into your brain after just a few weeks of training. Featuring compact Daily Lessons, vocabulary builders to help you learn new Portuguese words fast, real and simulated conversations to get you fluent on the go and much more

2. Read children’s books in Portuguese 

Now that you know quite a few Portuguese words and phrases, you can continue your training with reading on a Kindle. Why a Kindle? Because it has an integrated vocabulary that allows you to see a word’s definition by simply tapping on it. The enthusiasm of discovering new Portuguese words on your own will help you learn faster. 

Meanwhile, also continue your daily training in the language learning app. Because learning Portuguese – or any other language – is like a war on multiple fronts. If your strategy is good, you’ll win on all of them. If not, you could get stuck in a siege forever. So be smart and you’ll learn faster than you think. 

3. Use flashcards for those Portuguese words that can’t seem to stick 

Some Portuguese words just won’t stick. A lot of people know your pain. We’ve all been there. Luckily, flashcards will do the trick. Put down on sticky notes the most stubborn words and make sure you’ll see them every day (by the bed may be a good place for them). Before you know it, you’ll find yourself mastering the very Portuguese words that caused you headaches just a while ago. 

4. Train your ears with TV series, movies, music or short videos in Portuguese 

Did you ever notice that when you spend some time in another country and then come home, it seems to you that you still hear people speaking the same language they did abroad? That’s mesmerizing, isn’t it? Well, your brain got used to the language. And in order to boost your Portuguese skills, you have to have the same experience with Portuguese. So do some research, choose what suits you best and speak Portuguese like you never knew you could! 

5. Talk to yourself in Portuguese 

If you can’t find any online friends to help you practice Portuguese, you can even talk to yourself. Not by yourself, but to yourself. As crazy as that sounds, expressing your thoughts in Portuguese can help you master the language faster. If you prove to be persevering, you’ll soon discover that you will be able to form a line of thought directly into the Portuguese language.