#107 Don't say YES or NO in Brazil - Learn how to speak like a native

Have you ever been confused when trying to use the words PODER and CONSEGUIR?This happens because these two words have the same meaning when translated into English.But the reality is that in Portuguese these verbs have DIFFERENT meanings and uses.So today I'm going to explain the differences between the words PODER and CONSEGUIR, with examples of how they are used by Brazilians. If you've ever been unsure about these two words, stay until the end of the video to understand. 📌 Download the free transcript To access the transcript of the episode, register for free at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brazilianing.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Understanding what Brazilians say is a real challenge for many Portuguese students.One of the main reasons that makes pronunciation and comprehension a challenge is the slight difference in the sound of some words, and this can completely CHANGE their meaning.Today I'm going to teach you how to correctly pronounce the 9 pairs of words that are most confusing in Brazilian Portuguese.You will finally notice the difference in sound and learn to pronounce them with me so you never make a mistake again. 📌 Download the free transcript To access the transcript of the episode, register for free at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brazilianing.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Have you ever seen the phrase:"Espero que você venha amanhã" and thought – why isn't it "vem"?Or do you hear "Se eu fosse rico" and think "why 'fosse'? Isn't it 'era'?"You even try to use the subjunctive, but you feel like you're walking in the dark, unsure of what you're saying…Today I'm going to show you in a simple way how to use the 3 main subjunctive verb tenses so you never get lost again.You will learn to identify and know when to use the subjunctive – to speak and use it more intuitively.Knowing when and HO TO USE the subjunctive is MORE important than learning conjugation: conjugation is mechanical, repetitive… Today I'm going to teach you something deeper than that: how to use these verb tenses in PRACTICE.

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Have you ever tried learning Portuguese with songs? Some Brazilian songs are quite difficult to understand... That's why today I'm going to simplify your journey and show you three songs that are easy for all levels of Portuguese. I've selected tracks from different styles that have extremely clear diction, rhythms that facilitate comprehension, and vocabulary that you can learn easily. Train your listening skills, expand your vocabulary naturally, and finally, feel confident enough to let your voice out and sing in Portuguese. 📌 Download the free transcript To access the transcript of the episode, register for free at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brazilianing.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🟢 Learn Portuguese and speak it for real, from the very first lesson (for all levels) → ⁠https://brazilianing.com/course⁠