Portuguese language

Portuguese is a language of Romance originating in the Liberian peninsula of Europe. It is the official language of Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, and Brazil. Portuguese has approximately 270 million total speakers. It is listed as the sixth-most spoken language and third-most spoken European language globally in terms of native speakers. Being the most widely spoken language in South America and all of the Southern Hemisphere, it is also the second-most spoken language, after Spanish, in Latin America, one of the 10 most spoken languages in Africa, and is an official language of the European Union. In 1997, a comprehensive academic study ranked Portuguese as one of the 10 most influential languages in the world.
This language is very much popular in Portugal and Brazil.

In this blog we will discuss how to learn Portuguese your own and that too efficiently.

Step 1: Research and Prepare

Recommended timeframe: 40 to 60 minutes over one to two days.

So you’ve decided to teach yourself Portuguese. What’s next?

Everything about self-directed learning requires preparation. That’s why this first step is entirely dedicated to planning the approach you’re going to take to your Portuguese studies.

First, you need to take the time to read up on the Portuguese language itself. Take a look at the different dialects out there and decide which is going to be the most useful for you to concentrate on.

Keep in mind that Brazilian Portuguese tends to be favored among learners because it’s easier to grasp not only because the native accent is clearer than European Portuguese’s, but also due to the fact that European Portuguese vocabulary leans toward old-fashioned conventions.

Now that you’ve done some background reading and self-reflection, it’s time to start gearing up for the next step. Purchase some writing supplies and flashcards to make notes as you go. You’ll use these to keep a record of new vocabulary words and questions that come up during your studies.

Step 2: Get Immersed in the Basics

Recommended timeframe: 30 to 60 minutes a day, five to six days a week, for eight to ten months.

Now it’s time to begin working on Portuguese language acquisition.

Immersion programs tend to be the most common route when it comes to self-learning. They’re often geared toward beginners and provide the fastest and most thorough introduction to the basics of the Portuguese language.

Immersion programs typically differ according to structure, intensity, pricing, strengths and weaknesses. It’s highly recommended that you do a bit of research (and make use of any free software trials available!) before settling on a specific course.

Ideally, you should choose a program that’ll help you practice listening, reading and pronunciation. Spelling and grammar aren’t as important during these early stages—focus on getting familiar with the sounds, cadences and basic vocabulary/grammar of the language first.