Introduction

Almost every sound in Portuguese has an English equivalent. As a result, if you’re an English native speaker, you may have a bright chance to master Portuguese pronunciation easily! Even the Portuguese sounds, which might be a little challenging at times, are not nearly as difficult as some of the unusual sounds in other languages. Another feature that makes learning this language easier, at least for English speakers, is the fact that the two alphabets are identical. So, first, we’ll look at how Portuguese vowels are pronounced, and then we’ll look at how Portuguese consonants are pronounced.

The vowel sounds are a logical first step in learning Portuguese pronunciation. Fortunately, there are fewer vowel sounds in Portuguese than in English. Unlike English, which has two (long and short) or more sounds for each of its five vowels, Portuguese only has one. And the consonants are simple as the English language for which a little hard work needed to accomplish it.

Techniques for fluency

Time is a precious commodity, whether we are learning Portuguese or English, whether for business or pleasure. Hence learning five words per day related to your purpose would be a great process for self-learning. Over a period of time, these words will not only help us in speaking but writing as well. It’s an exercise that can easily hit two birds with one arrow. Firstly, new words can be learned at practically any time, even when you are commuting to the office. Secondly, these words can predominantly help you to write your CV from English to Portuguese, especially if you are planning to look for a job overseas.

Join an online class

It is ideal to join an online class, where you can practice speaking in Portuguese and English in group or individual sessions. You can not only clarify your doubts but also get instant corrections. Here I would like to recommend the name Multibhashi. will take you from learning the alphabet through to cases, conditionals, and written and spoken differences. For people who already know the alphabet, there are also some more challenging videos. It is grammar-oriented and at times dull, but all the same, provides a clear and thorough introduction to Portuguese. We recommend pairing it with flash cards, as well as studying extra vocabulary.

It is an ed-tech platform, where you can get professional trainers to guide you and make you achieve the level, Hiring a trainer will be a lifelong investment as the material stays with you throughout. You may also take a demo of your chosen trainer at a nominal cost. One word of caution would be, any new change in our life requires discipline and dedication. So, if you are regular and focused then no one can stop you from flaunting your Portuguese speaking-muscles in no time!

No matter how much grammar or vocabulary you learn, you won’t improve your spoken fluency until you actually start speaking the language. Here are a few options.

Portuguese classes

A teacher can guide you through grammar rules, give you personalized feedback, and help make sure you’re speaking as well as studying Portuguese.

Before you go hunting the web for online teachers, it’s worth asking at your nearest temple. Some of them offer free or affordable classes, and you’ll also benefit from getting to know other Portuguese  learners.

No luck at your local temple? italki is one of the oldest online language-learning marketplaces. You can take private one-to-one video classes with a tutor of your choice – although, unfortunately, italki only has a handful of Portuguese teachers at this moment in time.

Language exchanges

There’s nothing like speaking Portuguese with native speakers for improving your fluency, response time, and confidence. Fortunately, you don’t have to go to Portugal to do this.

There are several language exchange apps, such as Speaky, HelloTalk, and Tandem, that will help you meet Portuguese speakers and have conversations. Some of them have extra features, such as one-touch translations and corrections.