#learn portuguese
Trying to learn a second language? This list of amazing YouTube channels for learning languages and understanding their cultures will provide you with quality learning experiences and entertainment. Check out these channels to get started:
Spanish:
Senor Jordan
https://www.youtube.com/user/tontitofrito/featured
ButterflySpanish
https://www.youtube.com/user/ButterflySpanishola/featured
SpanishSessions
https://www.youtube.com/user/SpanishSessions/featured
Agustin Iruela
https://www.youtube.com/user/papitus/featured
French:
Learn French with Pascal
https://www.youtube.com/user/lsfrench/featured
Alexa Polidoro
https://www.youtube.com/user/learnfrenchwithalexa/featured
CornerFrenchBistro-
https://www.youtube.com/user/CornerFrenchBistro/featured
Comme une Française
https://www.youtube.com/user/CommeUneFrancaiseTV/featured
FRENCH FROM BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED
https://www.youtube.com/user/imagiers/featured
Francais avec Pierre
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgW9ZQaGBk6fsiPgE2mYDg/featured
Portuguese
Street Smart Brazil
https://www.youtube.com/user/StreetSmartBrazil/featured
Learn Portuguese with PortuguesePod101.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/portuguesepod101/featured
TheFunnyBrazilian Mau Scatolini
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheFunnyBrazilian/featured
Italian
TomTxxytu
https://www.youtube.com/user/Txxytu
Tia Taylor
https://www.youtube.com/user/tiataylormakeup
Learn Italian with Lucrezia
https://www.youtube.com/user/lucreziaoddone
Dolce Vita
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSQ8QsPEIc4c6vHrWyc-5iQ/featured
Alberto ITALIANOAUTOMATICO
https://www.youtube.com/user/ITALIANOAUTOMATICO
Japanese
Rachel & Jun
https://www.youtube.com/user/MyHusbandisJapanese
Abroadin Japan
https://www.youtube.com/user/cmbroad44
Learn Japanese From Zero!
https://www.youtube.com/user/yesjapan/featured
That Japanese Man Yuta
https://www.youtube.com/user/YPlusShow/videos
Tae Kim
https://www.youtube.com/user/taekimjapanese/featured
Micaela ミカエラ
https://www.youtube.com/user/Ciaela/featured
Chinese
Yangyang Cheng
https://www.youtube.com/user/sloppycheng
Fiona Tian
https://www.youtube.com/user/aCUPofTEAwithFI/featured
learnchinesewithemma
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_VywVZDG2TWhVh-2mwqeQ
Off the Great Wall
https://www.youtube.com/user/NTDOffTheGreatWall
Learn Chinese Now
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtjhXzMNWJxcytxa7kkAH5Q
Korean
Conversational Korean
https://www.youtube.com/user/ConversationalKorean/featured
Learn Korean with GO! Billy Korean
https://www.youtube.com/user/GoBillyKorean
sweetandtastyTV
https://www.youtube.com/user/sweetandtasty
TalkToMeInKorean
https://www.youtube.com/user/talktomeinkorean
Simon and Martina
https://www.youtube.com/user/simonandmartina
* O exercício é bompara mim
Português com Susana talks about the differences between infinitivo pessoal and futuro de conjuntivo in European Portuguese. I don’t think the futuro de conjuntivo is really used in Brasil, but it is definitely used in Portugal. I don’t know about other countries though, so feel free to add a comment if you know!
She speaks in Portuguese throughout the video. Only auto-generated subtitles are available, which don’t always work well with European Portuguese.
Hi@ipaaciir !!! I’m your Langblr Secret Santa (@langblrsecretsanta2021), so I thought I’d put together a list of youtube channels related to linguistics and fashion with a few extras thrown in! I hope you enjoy them! <3
(Before you start, I have two songs about language itself for you to listen to: LínguaandMeu Bairro, Minha Língua)
- Língua - Vidas em Português: This is just a documentary about the Portuguese language and the many places it’s spoken that I remember really liking when I had first seen it.
- Professor Noslen: He has a ton of videos on a lot of school related topics, but he has specific playlists dedicated to linguistics, here’s the one for phonology!
- LeveLetras: The channel is dedicated to linguistic theory and I thought it was super helpful for explaining concepts I wasn’t quite getting that are a bit more out there.
- Museu da Língua Portuguesa: If you’re looking for long talks, this channel is perfect, since it goes over a lot of topics related to the Portuguese language. Here’s one I particularly enjoyed on pluricentrismo.
- MOPC Linguística: This channel gives me sort of a Langfocus vibe, it just gives little overviews of various languages, but I admittedly haven’t watched it extensively.
- Tus clases de portugués: You might already know this channel! It was really helpful for me when I started learning Portuguese, and the more recent lessons are still helpful even now. It’s great for spot-checking your skills.
- Descomplicando a Moda: This channel talks about famous fashion figures and brands. I truthfully am not that knowledgeable on fashion history but I believe this channel is more about the history and the industry rather than what to wear.
- Blonde Venus: This channel is pretty similar to the other! However, their focus is more on vintage style. Here’s a video that could interest you: Como pesquisar a história da moda
- Leitura ObrigaHISTÓRIA: This one is a podcast on a ton of different humanities and history topics, and I saw quite a bit of anthropology videos as well! I really like the deep dives into topics like this, so I hope you do too.
- A Modista do Desterro: More historical fashion! This one, aside from history, has a ton of tutorials as well! I really liked this video: Moda Feminina no Brasil nos tempos do imperador
feliz natal! <3
A good resource explaining regular verb conjugation and pronunciation. Though it’s all in português.
http://cvc.instituto-camoes.pt/cpp/acessibilidade/capitulo5_2.html
Pronúncia - Português Europeu / Pronunciation - European Portuguese
Learn European Portuguese - Learn PT-PT made a 12 video playlist about European Portuguese pronunciation. She goes through all the tricky sounds like ão and lh, but she also has four videos dedicated to the surprisingly difficult pronunciation of the letter X. She speaks in European Portuguese throughout the videos, but she speaks slowly and very clearly. Subtitles are not available, but the video itself includes the text in Portuguese and the English translation.
This video by Karolinti is perfect for beginners who want to expand their European Portuguese vocabulary to talk about parts of a house. She speaks in English, except when explaining how to pronounce the Portuguese words. She uses images and includes the text for each vocabulary word in English and Portuguese. Only auto-generated English subtitles are available.
Portuguese Dips talks about high quality online resource for beginner and lower intermediate European Portuguese language learners. In this video, he mentions:
- Portuguese Dips
- Portuguesepedia
- Italki
- Tandem
- Mia Esmeriz Academy
- Portuguese Lab
- Practiceportuguese.com
- Language Drops
- Online translators / lexicons
He explains the resources, what they offer, and how students can use them.
He speaks in relatively slow, clear European Portuguese throughout the video, and subtitles are available in European Portuguese
Sara from AiLangua talks with a Brazilian friend about cultural stereotypes. They speak Portuguese throughout the video, so it is good listening practice especially if you’re trying to learn a new dialect. There are no subtitles in this video, so it’s a chance to really challenge yourself. Good luck!
Portuguese with Leo briefly talks about the history of Portuguese and Galician and how the languages diverged. He joins with Olaxonmario to compare Portuguese and Galician. They speak in their native languages throughout the video. Subtitles are available in English and European Portuguese. How much do you understand?
Liz from Talk the Streets made this video for people who have solid Spanish skills or are native Spanish speakers who are struggling to learn Portuguese. She speaks in English in the video, and English subtitles are available. Unfortunately, there aren’t Spanish subtitles.
I learned a new word recently!
Mimado/mimada = spoiled
How to use it in a sentence:
That child is spoiled. = Aquela criança é mimada.
The dog is so spoiled. = O cão é tão mimado.
It’s not a major achievement, but I am one step closer to being able to spoil a dog in Portuguese and that’s all that really matters.
(Resources are in alphabetical order. I will try to update this masterpost semi-regularly. Feel free to submit additions.)
Websites / Online Learning Platforms
- BBC Languages: Portuguese (no CEFR scale, beginner)
- Conjuguemos (no CEFR scale)
- Instituto Camões cursos de Português Língua Estrangeira(A1-C1)
- Learn Portuguese with Rafa (no CEFR scale, beginner)
- ListeningPractice.org (old site) / Linguno.com (new site) - (no CEFR scale, beginner)
- Mia’s Learn European Portuguese Online(A1-B2)
- My Languages: Learn Portuguese (no CEFR scale, beginner)
- Plataforma de Português Online(A1-B2)
- Português Mais Perto(A1-B2)
- Portuguese from Portugal (no CEFR scale)
- Portuguese Lab Academy(A1-A2)
- Portuguese Language Guide (no CEFR scale, beginner)
- Portuguese with Leo (no CEFR scale, beginner)
- Practice Portuguese (no CEFR scale, beginner-intermediate)
- University of Coimbra E-LOCAL(A1)
- Wikibooks Portuguese Courses (no CEFR scale, beginner-intermediate)
Online Classes / Private Lessons / Tutors
- Instituto Camões (A1-C1): Básico (group tutoring); Premium (individual tutoring)
- Italki (No CEFR scale; various levels): Private lessons with community tutors or professional teachers
- Learn Portuguese with Rafa (No CEFR scale): Private lessons
- Portuguese with Carla (No CEFR scale): Private lessons
- Speak Portuguese Like a Native (no CEFR scale; absolute beginners, elementary, intermediate): Group Classes; 1:1 Lessons
- Talk the Streets (no CEFR scale, beginner): Portuguese Pro program (format unclear)
- COMING SOON: Plataforma de Português Online (A1-B2): Website indicates they will be offering tutors in the future
Online Dictionaries, Translators, and Other Resources
- Conjuga-me
- DeepL translator (can choose Portugal & Brazil, formal & informal)
- Forvo pronunciation dictionary
- Google Translate
- Infopédia dictionary
- Lingua reading and listening practice(A1-B2)
- Linguee dictionary
- Priberam dictionary
- RTP player (Portuguese TV)
- Zero to Hero (search Portuguese language YouTube videos with CC, but can’t search for specifically for EP)
Textbooks / Dictionaries (hardcopy, not online)
Note: Can order most textbooks online via any Portuguese bookstores or publishers: Bertrand, Almedina, Porto Editora, Lidel, Wook, etc.
- Aprender Português: Português para Estrangeiros (A1-B2)
- Avanças em Português (B2)
- Colloquial Portuguese (no CEFR scale, beginner)
- Dialogar em Português (A1-A2)
- Dicionário Português: Ensino Português no Estrangeiro
- Dicionário Básico da Língua Portuguesa
- Gramática de Português Língua Não Materna (A1-C1)
- Manual de Pronúncia e Prosódia (A1-C1)
- Olá! Como está? (A1-B2)
- Passaporte para Português (A1-B1)
- Ponto de Encontro: Portuguese as a World Language (no CEFR scale) - same textbook for EP and BP
- Português Atual (A1-C2)
- Português em Foco 1-4 (A1-C2)
- Português XXI (A1-B1)
- Vamos Lá! / Vamos Lá Continuar! (A1-C1)
YouTube Channels that Teach EP
Note: Many of these YouTubers also have podcasts and other social media
- Ângela Mateus (reading stories, all levels)
- Anita’s Portuguese Lessons(beginner)
- Dialogar (beginner, intermediate)
- Easy Portuguese (all levels)
- Emma Portuguese Language Lessons(beginner)
- European Portuguese with José(beginner)
- EuroPortuguese LA(beginner)
- Karolinti(beginner)
- Learn European Portuguese - Learn PT-PT (beginner)
- Learn European Portuguese Online (beginner, intermediate)
- LínguaLusa(beginner)
- Listen and Learn Portuguese with Maria(beginner)
- Master European Portuguese with André(beginner)
- Mia Esmeriz Academy - Learn European Portuguese Online (beginner, some intermediate)
- Native Portuguese(beginner)
- Português com Susana (beginner, intermediate)
- Português de Portugal com Lillidiomas(beginner)
- Portuguese Dips (beginner, some intermediate)
- Portuguese Lab (all levels)
- Portuguese with Carla (beginner, some intermediate)
- Portuguese with Leo(intermediate)
- Practice Portuguese (all levels)
- Sacha Portuguese Linguistics (linguistics, learning tips)
- Speak Portuguese like a Native(beginner)
- Simpleton Portuguese (beginner, some intermediate)
- Talk the Streets (beginner, some intermediate tips)
- The Sounds of Portuguese (beginner, intermediate)
- Tugateca (beginner)
Instagrams that Teach EP
- Deep into Portuguese
- Falo Português
- Instituto da Lingua Portuguesa
- Learn EU Portuguese
- Portuguese Lab
- Portuguese for All
- Portuguese with Carla
- Portuguese with Cristina
Portuguese with Emanuel- Portuguese with Leo
- Practice Portuguese
- Talk the Streets
- Speak Portuguese like a Native
Mobile Apps for Learning EP
Note: You can find detailed reviews of these apps on Portuguese with Carla’s website and video and in a video by Talk the Streets.
- Deckmill
- Drops
- iVerbs
- L-Lingo Learn Portuguese
- LearnBots Portuguese
- Learn Portuguese - Phrasebook for Travel in Portugal
- Learning Portuguese (European) Basic 400 Words
- Loecsen
- Lyrics Training
- Memrise
- MnemoLingo Free - The Word Trainer
- Portuguese Pocket Lingo
- Portuguese Verb Conjugator
- Practice Portuguese (in beta, see website for access)
- 6000 Words - Learn Portuguese Language for Free
Tandem Exchange Partners
Radio Stations based in Portugal
Note: Many radio stations also have YouTube channels
- Cidade (R&B, dance, younger audiences)
- Kiss FM Portugal
- MegaHits (pop, rock)
- M80 Radio (oldies, 70s-90s music)
- Rádio Comercial (pop, rock, contemporary)
- Rádio Renascença (current events, pop, oldies)
- Rádio Sim (oldies, 70s-90s, church services)
- Radio Universidade de Coimbra
- RFM (contemporary pop, national and international)
- RTP Antena 1 (new, current affairs, Portuguese pop music)
RTP Antena 2 (jazz, classical music, culture)- RTP Antena 3 (alternative, promotion of Portuguese bands)
- TSF Rádio Notícias (news, current affairs, contemporary music)
Portuguese Newspapers
General / National
- Correio da Manhã
- Destak
- Diário de Notícias
- Expresso
- Jornal i
- Jornal de Notícias
- Jornal Sol
- Observador
- Notícias ao Minuto
- Público
Regional
Business / Economy
Sports
Portuguese YouTubers / YouTube Channels in EP
- Bernardo Almeida - tech quality, analysis, and unboxing
- Bumba na Fofinha - humor, comedy
- Canal Q - clips from comedy shows on Canal Q
- Catarina Filipe - fashion, beauty, makeup, lifestyle
- Dant - gaming, comedy sketches, reaction videos
- Dicas do Salgueiro - fitness and nutrition
- Diogo Costa - challenges, vlogs
- È Preciso Ter Lata - video/podcast with interviews on a variety of topics
- Euronews (em português) - news and current events
- Got Talent Portugal - clips from a talent show
- GQ Portugal - interviews and stories from GQ Portugal
- Inês Faria - lifestyle
- Inês Rochinha - lifestyle
- Mafalda Creative - lifestyle vlogs, comedy sketches
- Nuno Moura - comedy sketches, react videos
- Ritinha - vlogs, fashion, lifestyle, shopping hauls
- RTP - clips from news and shows RTP
- SEA3P0 - reaction videos, storytime videos
- Sofia Barbosa - fashion, beauty, makeup, lifestyle
- Tiagovski - gaming, twitch streamer
- TVI - clips from shows on Televisão Independente
- wuant - humor, reaction videos, gaming
European Portuguese Greetings:
language learning log - 28/11-04/12/2021 (week 1)
general greetings:
- olá - hi
- tchau - bye (informal)
- adeus - goodbye (formal/but can also be used in informal settings)
times of the day:
- a madrugada - very early in the morning
- a manhã - the morning
- a tarde - the afternoon
- o pôr do sol - sunset
- a noite - the night
greetings throughout the day:
- bom dia - good morning
- boa tarde - good afternoon
- boa noite - good night
polite expressions:
- por favor - please
- obrigado/a - thank you
- muito obrigado/a - thank you very much
- de nada - you’re welcome
- não tens/tem de quê - you’re welcome (informal)
- com certeza - of course, sure
- ora essa - oh, please
- sim - yes
- não - no
- desculpe - im sorry, excuse me
- com liçenca - excuse me, pardon me
- eu lamento - im sorry
- as melhoras - get well soon
saying goodbye:
- até já - see you (very) soon
- até logo - see you later
- até amanhã - see you tomorrow
- até breve - see you soon
- até à proxima - until next time
- até para a semana - see you next week
- até lá - see you then
- continuação de um bom dia - have a good day
- fica bem - take care
- beijinhos - kisses!
This is a great list for people who are just getting started!
In my experience, people use “se faz favor” more often than “por favor”, but maybe my husband is just trying to make me be extra polite in EP.
Also, basically every phone call with my mother-in-law ends with “Fica bem. Beijinhos. Beijinhos. Tchau. Tchau. Beijinhos. Tchau. Tchau. Adeus. Tchau.”, so those are very useful words to learn!
Learn how to use the verb haver, specifically the form “há”, with this video by The Sounds of Portuguese. This is a great beginner listening comprehension exercise. Adeline repeats the text several times. She begins very slowly and clearly and then increases the speed to be closer to a natural speaking pace. Subtitles are available in European Portuguese and English.
Learn European Portuguese language and culture at the same time! This is a short ~3 min video about “lenço dos namorados” or the Valentine’s handkerchief (I’ve also seen this called a lover’s handkerchief). The video is targeted to language learners, so they speak in a clear, relatively slow Portuguese. The video includes English subtitles, but you can turn on auto-generated subtitles.
The channel Tugateca doesn’t have a lot of videos yet, but their content looks really promising!
A short lesson on European Portuguese pronunciation. Learn the difference between cesta, sesta, and sexta.
Anita has a pretty good YouTube channel dedicated to teaching European Portuguese, but her Instagram is even better. Check her out if you are looking for people to follow!