Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors

Build Your First Sentences in Portuguese

Wishlist Share
Share Course
Page Link
Share On Social Media

About Course

Build Your First Sentences in Portuguese” Through simple vocabulary, essential grammar, and interactive exercises, you will learn how to build natural sentences and communicate confidently in everyday situations.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Introduce yourself and others.

  • Ask and answer simple questions.

  • Use basic verbs in the present, past, and future.

  • Form positive, negative, and interrogative sentences.

  • Express simple ideas with clarity and confidence.

This course combines practical lessons, real-life dialogues, and guided practice so you can start speaking Portuguese naturally and effectively.

Show More

What Will You Learn?

  • Use the verb querer correctly in the present tense.
  • Express what you want in different contexts.
  • Understand the difference between quero (I want) and gostaria (I would like).
  • Build sentences with common verbs and vocabulary.
  • Speak more politely in shops, restaurants, and professional situations.

Course Content

Learn Portuguese in 5 Minutes With These Easy Steps
SummaryGreetings & IntroductionsLearn how to say hello, goodbye, and introduce yourself.Essential PronounsMaster “I, you, he, she, we, they” in Portuguese.Basic VerbsFocus on the most common verbs: ser, estar, ter, falar.Simple Sentence StructureBuild sentences with Subject + Verb + Object.Useful Everyday WordsKey vocabulary: numbers, colors, food, and places.Practice Mini-DialoguesShort and natural conversations for daily use.Quick Tips for PronunciationEasy tricks to sound more natural in Portuguese.Next Steps to Keep LearningHow to continue practicing in just a few minutes a day.

Cracking the Code of Spoken Brazilian Portuguese
Introduction to Spoken Brazilian PortugueseWhy spoken Portuguese is different from the textbook version.Essential Sounds & Pronunciation HacksCommon sound changes in everyday speech.Colloquial ExpressionsWords and phrases Brazilians use daily.Contractions & ShortcutsHow Brazilians naturally shorten words (ex.: de + ele = dele).Rhythm and IntonationSounding natural by copying the melody of speech.Everyday Dialogue ExamplesReal-life conversations you can use instantly.Practice & RepetitionSimple exercises to build fluency step by step.Tips to Keep ImprovingImmersion strategies with music, movies, and native speakers.

Expressing the Future in Portuguese
Introduction to the Future in PortugueseWhy future forms are essential for everyday communication.Simple Future (Futuro do Presente)Structure: verb + endings (-ei, -ás, -á, -emos, -ão).Examples: Eu viajarei amanhã.Immediate Future (Futuro com “ir + infinitive”)Structure: ir + infinitive.Examples: Eu vou estudar hoje à noite.Spoken Brazilian Portuguese: ShortcutsCommon usage of ir + infinitive instead of the simple future.Examples: Eu vou comer. instead of Comerei.Future of ProbabilityExpressing assumptions.Examples: Ele estará em casa agora.Time Expressions for the FutureVocabulary: amanhã, depois, logo, daqui a pouco, semana que vem.Everyday Dialogue ExamplesMini-conversations using both forms of the future.Practice ExercisesFill-in-the-blanks, sentence transformation, and short dialogues.Common Mistakes to AvoidMixing present tense with future.Forgetting contractions (e.g., vou + o → vou ao).Tips for MasteryWhen to use formal vs. informal future in real life.

How to Say I Just
IntroductionUnderstanding the concept of “I just” (recent past) in English vs. Portuguese.Using “acabar de + infinitive”Structure and meaning.Examples: Eu acabei de comer. → I just ate.Conjugation of “acabar” in the present tenseEu acabo de…Você/Ele/Ela acaba de…Nós acabamos de…Eles/Elas acabam de…Everyday ExamplesWith common verbs: comer, chegar, estudar, falar.Difference between “I just did” and “I only did”Acabei de… vs. Só fiz…Colloquial Usage in BrazilShortening in speech: Acabei de chegar → Acabei de chegar agora.Mini DialoguesNatural conversations using acabar de.Practice ExercisesFill in the blanks, translations, and sentence creation.Common MistakesConfusing acabei de with terminei de.Tips to Remember“I just” in Portuguese is always acabar de + verb.

How to Say I Want in Brazilian Portuguese
IntroductionThe importance of expressing desires and needs in everyday Portuguese.Verb “Querer” – To WantMeaning and usage in Brazilian Portuguese.Conjugation of “Querer” (Present Tense)Eu queroVocê/Ele/Ela querNós queremosVocês/Eles/Elas queremEveryday ExamplesEu quero café. → I want coffee.Você quer estudar português? → Do you want to study Portuguese?Polite AlternativesEu gostaria de… (I would like…)Difference between quero and gostaria.Mini DialoguesOrdering in a café.Expressing wishes with friends.Practice ExercisesFill in the blanks.Translate English sentences into Portuguese.Create your own sentences with quero.Common MistakesConfusing querer (to want) with gostar (to like).Cultural NoteWhen Brazilians prefer to use gostaria instead of quero (politeness in restaurants, shops, etc.).Tips to RememberUse quero in informal situations.Use gostaria for polite requests.

Student Ratings & Reviews

No Review Yet
No Review Yet

The best Portuguese language teaching website

CONTACT
COURSES

Copyright © 2025 Portuguese Native. All rights reserved.

Want to receive push notifications for all major on-site activities?