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aprendendo português brasileiro
Portuguese for foreigners
By Prof. Audrey Lyra
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Informal Brazilian expressions that every student should know
The Portuguese spoken in Brazil is rich in expressions that often don't make sense when translated literally. To sound more natural, it's essential to know our informal expressions!

Prof. Audrey Lyra
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Popular Brazilian expressions that come from soccer
If there's one thing Brazilians love, it's soccer! And it's no wonder that the country's most popular sport has also influenced our language. Many expressions used in everyday life have their origins in the soccer fields, bringing emotion, humor and a special touch to our conversations. Let's explore some of them?

Prof. Audrey Lyra
Jun 24, 20252 min read


The story of the cedilla
Know the origin of this sign (yes, it is a sign and not a letter) and how to use it correctly.

Prof. Audrey Lyra
Mar 5, 20222 min read


The origin of the Portuguese language
With about 250 million speakers, the Portuguese language is currently the fifth most spoken language in the world.

Prof. Audrey Lyra
Dec 22, 20211 min read
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