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Welcome to your next step in mastering Portuguese! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of '''regular verbs''' in the present tense. Understanding how to conjugate these verbs is crucial for building your communication skills in Portuguese. Once you grasp this concept, you'll be able to express your thoughts and actions more clearly.
 
In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:


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== Introduction ==
=== What are Regular Verbs? ===
 
Regular verbs in Portuguese follow a predictable pattern when conjugated. They are categorized based on their endings: '''-ar''', '''-er''', and '''-ir'''. This consistency makes them much easier to learn than irregular verbs, which can change forms unpredictably. By understanding these patterns, you'll gain a strong foundation for using verbs in your conversations.


Welcome to Unit 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course"! In this unit, we will dive into the exciting world of Portuguese verbs in the present tense. Verbs are the building blocks of any language, and mastering their conjugation is essential for effective communication. In this lesson, we will focus specifically on regular verbs in the present tense. So let's get started and learn how to conjugate regular verbs in Portuguese!
=== Conjugation Patterns ===


== Regular Verbs in the Present Tense ==
Let's break down the conjugation patterns for each type of regular verb ending.


Verbs in Portuguese can be classified into two categories: regular verbs and irregular verbs. Regular verbs follow a predictable pattern in their conjugation, making them easier to learn. In this lesson, we will focus on regular verbs in the present tense, which is used to talk about actions happening in the present moment or habitual actions. To conjugate regular verbs in the present tense, we need to consider the subject pronouns and apply the appropriate verb endings. Let's go through each subject pronoun and its corresponding verb ending:
==== Conjugating -ar Verbs ====
 
The -ar verbs are the most common in Portuguese. To conjugate a regular -ar verb in the present tense, you remove the -ar ending and add the appropriate endings based on the subject pronoun.
 
Here’s the pattern:
 
* '''Eu''' (I) - '''-o'''
 
* '''Tu''' (You, informal singular) - '''-as'''
 
* '''Ele/Ela/Você''' (He/She/You, formal singular) - '''-a'''
 
* '''Nós''' (We) - '''-amos'''
 
* '''Vós''' (You, informal plural) - '''-ais'''
 
* '''Eles/Elas/Vocês''' (They/You, formal plural) - '''-am'''
 
Here’s a table with an example using the verb "falar" (to speak):


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Eu || [ew] || I
 
| eu falo  || /ew ˈfa.lu/ || I speak
 
|-
|-
| Tu || [too] || You (informal)
 
| tu falas  || /tu ˈfa.las/ || You speak (informal)
 
|-
|-
| Ele / Ela / Você || [eh-lee / eh-lah / vo-say] || He / She / You (formal)
 
| ele fala  || /ˈe.li ˈfa.la/ || He speaks
 
|-
 
| ela fala  || /ˈɛ.la ˈfa.la/ || She speaks
 
|-
 
| nós falamos  || /nɔjs faˈla.mus/ || We speak
 
|-
|-
| Nós || [noys] || We
 
| vós falais  || /vɔjs faˈlais/ || You speak (plural, informal)
 
|-
|-
| Vós || [voys] || You all (informal)
 
| eles falam  || /ˈɛ.lis ˈfa.lɐ̃w/ || They speak
 
|-
|-
| Eles / Elas / Vocês || [eh-lees / eh-lahs / vo-says] || They / They / You all (formal)
 
| elas falam  || /ˈɛ.lɐs ˈfa.lɐ̃w/ || They (feminine) speak
 
|}
|}


Now, let's see how these verb endings are applied to regular verbs. In Portuguese, regular verbs end in -ar, -er, or -ir. To conjugate regular verbs in the present tense, we remove the -ar, -er, or -ir ending and add the appropriate verb ending based on the subject pronoun. Let's take a look at some examples:
==== Conjugating -er Verbs ====


=== Conjugating -ar Verbs ===
Now, let’s look at -er verbs. The pattern is slightly different but still consistent. Remove the -er ending and add the appropriate endings:


- Example 1: Falar (to speak)
* '''Eu''' (I) - '''-o'''
 
* '''Tu''' (You, informal singular) - '''-es'''
 
* '''Ele/Ela/Você''' (He/She/You, formal singular) - '''-e'''
 
* '''Nós''' (We) - '''-emos'''
 
* '''Vós''' (You, informal plural) - '''-eis'''
 
* '''Eles/Elas/Vocês''' (They/You, formal plural) - '''-em'''
 
Here’s an example using the verb "comer" (to eat):


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Eu falo || [ew fah-loo] || I speak
 
| eu como  || /ew ˈko.mu/ || I eat
 
|-
|-
| Tu falas || [too fah-lahs] || You speak (informal)
 
| tu comes  || /tu ˈko.mes/ || You eat (informal)
 
|-
|-
| Ele / Ela / Você fala || [eh-lee / eh-lah / vo-say fah-lah] || He / She / You speak (formal)
 
| ele come  || /ˈe.li ˈko.mi/ || He eats
 
|-
|-
| Nós falamos || [noys fah-lah-moos] || We speak
 
| ela come  || /ˈɛ.la ˈko.mi/ || She eats
 
|-
|-
| Vós falais || [voys fah-lahys] || You all speak (informal)
 
| nós comemos  || /nɔjs koˈme.mus/ || We eat
 
|-
|-
| Eles / Elas / Vocês falam || [eh-lees / eh-lahs / vo-says fah-lam] || They / They / You all speak (formal)
|}


- Example 2: Trabalhar (to work)
| vós comeis  || /vɔjs koˈmejs/ || You eat (plural, informal)


{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Eu trabalho || [ew trah-bah-lyoo] || I work
 
| eles comem  || /ˈɛ.lis ˈko.mɐ̃w/ || They eat
 
|-
|-
| Tu trabalhas || [too trah-bah-lyahs] || You work (informal)
 
|-
| elas comem  || /ˈɛ.lɐs ˈko.mɐ̃w/ || They (feminine) eat
| Ele / Ela / Você trabalha || [eh-lee / eh-lah / vo-say trah-bah-lyah] || He / She / You work (formal)
 
|-
| Nós trabalhamos || [noys trah-bah-lyah-moos] || We work
|-
| Vós trabalhais || [voys trah-bah-lyys] || You all work (informal)
|-
| Eles / Elas / Vocês trabalham || [eh-lees / eh-lahs / vo-says trah-bah-lyam] || They / They / You all work (formal)
|}
|}


=== Conjugating -er Verbs ===
==== Conjugating -ir Verbs ====
 
Finally, we have -ir verbs. The endings for these verbs are also distinct. Remove the -ir and add the appropriate endings:
 
* '''Eu''' (I) - '''-o'''
 
* '''Tu''' (You, informal singular) - '''-es'''
 
* '''Ele/Ela/Você''' (He/She/You, formal singular) - '''-e'''
 
* '''Nós''' (We) - '''-imos'''
 
* '''Vós''' (You, informal plural) - '''-is'''
 
* '''Eles/Elas/Vocês''' (They/You, formal plural) - '''-em'''


- Example 1: Comer (to eat)
Here’s an example using the verb "assistir" (to watch):


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Eu como || [ew koh-moo] || I eat
 
| eu assisto  || /ew aˈs(is).tu/ || I watch
 
|-
|-
| Tu comes || [too koh-mes] || You eat (informal)
 
| tu assistes  || /tu aˈs(is).tes/ || You watch (informal)
 
|-
|-
| Ele / Ela / Você come || [eh-lee / eh-lah / vo-say koh-may] || He / She / You eat (formal)
 
| ele assiste  || /ˈe.li aˈs(is).tʃi/ || He watches
 
|-
|-
| Nós comemos || [noys koh-may-moos] || We eat
 
| ela assiste  || /ˈɛ.la aˈs(is).tʃi/ || She watches
 
|-
|-
| Vós comeis || [voys koh-mayys] || You all eat (informal)
 
| nós assistimos  || /nɔjs a.sisˈtʃi.mus/ || We watch
 
|-
|-
| Eles / Elas / Vocês comem || [eh-lees / eh-lahs / vo-says koh-mem] || They / They / You all eat (formal)
|}


- Example 2: Beber (to drink)
| vós assistis  || /vɔjs a.sisˈtʃis/ || You watch (plural, informal)


{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Eu bebo || [ew beh-boo] || I drink
 
| eles assistem  || /ˈɛ.lis aˈs(is).tʃẽw/ || They watch
 
|-
|-
| Tu bebes || [too beh-bes] || You drink (informal)
 
|-
| elas assistem  || /ˈɛ.lɐs aˈs(is).tʃẽw/ || They (feminine) watch
| Ele / Ela / Você bebe || [eh-lee / eh-lah / vo-say beh-beh] || He / She / You drink (formal)
 
|-
| Nós bebemos || [noys beh-beh-moos] || We drink
|-
| Vós bebeis || [voys beh-bays] || You all drink (informal)
|-
| Eles / Elas / Vocês bebem || [eh-lees / eh-lahs / vo-says beh-bem] || They / They / You all drink (formal)
|}
|}


=== Conjugating -ir Verbs ===
=== Practice Makes Perfect ===
 
Now that we've covered the basics of conjugating regular verbs in the present tense, it's time for you to practice! Below are exercises designed to reinforce what you've learned.
 
=== Exercises ===
 
1. '''Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:'''


- Example 1: Abrir (to open)
* (falar) Eu ________
 
* (comer) Nós ________
 
* (assistir) Eles ________
 
2. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct conjugation of the verb in parentheses:'''
 
* Eu ________ (falar) com minha amiga.
 
* Eles ________ (comer) pizza todos os sábados.
 
* Nós ________ (assistir) a um filme hoje à noite.
 
3. '''Translate the following sentences into Portuguese:'''
 
* I eat bread.
 
* She speaks Portuguese.
 
* We watch television.
 
4. '''Identify the subject pronoun and the verb in the following sentences:'''
 
* Tu comes maçã.
 
* Eles falam inglês.
 
* Eu assisto ao jogo.
 
5. '''Create your own sentences using the following verbs:'''
 
* (falar) __________
 
* (comer) __________
 
* (assistir) __________
 
6. '''Match the subject pronouns with the correct verb endings:'''
 
* (a) Eu    - (i) -amos
 
* (b) Tu    - (ii) -o
 
* (c) Ele    - (iii) -a
 
* (d) Nós    - (iv) -es
 
7. '''Rewrite the following sentences, changing the subject pronoun:'''
 
* Eu falo espanhol. (Change to "tu")
 
* Ela come maçã. (Change to "eles")
 
* Nós assistimos ao filme. (Change to "vós")
 
8. '''Conjugate the following sentences in the negative form:'''
 
* Eu ________ (falar) português.
 
* Eles ________ (comer) carne.
 
* Nós ________ (assistir) ao jogo.
 
9. '''Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences:'''
 
* Tu ________ (falar) muito rápido.
 
* Ela ________ (comer) sorvete.
 
* Nós ________ (assistir) a uma série.
 
10. '''Fill in the chart with the correct conjugations for the verb "cantar" (to sing):'''


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Subject Pronoun !! Conjugation
 
|-
|-
| Eu abro || [ew ah-broo] || I open
 
| Eu || ________
 
|-
|-
| Tu abres || [too ah-bres] || You open (informal)
 
| Tu || ________
 
|-
|-
| Ele / Ela / Você abre || [eh-lee / eh-lah / vo-say ah-breh] || He / She / You open (formal)
 
| Ele/Ela/Você || ________
 
|-
|-
| Nós abrimos || [noys ah-bree-moos] || We open
 
| Nós || ________
 
|-
|-
| Vós abris || [voys ah-brees] || You all open (informal)
 
| Vós || ________
 
|-
|-
| Eles / Elas / Vocês abrem || [eh-lees / eh-lahs / vo-says ah-brem] || They / They / You all open (formal)
 
| Eles/Elas/Vocês || ________
 
|}
|}


- Example 2: Dormir (to sleep)
=== Solutions and Explanations ===
 
1. '''Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:'''
 
* (falar) Eu '''falo'''
 
* (comer) Nós '''comemos'''
 
* (assistir) Eles '''assistem'''
 
2. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct conjugation of the verb in parentheses:'''
 
* Eu '''falo''' (falar) com minha amiga.
 
* Eles '''comem''' (comer) pizza todos os sábados.
 
* Nós '''assistimos''' (assistir) a um filme hoje à noite.
 
3. '''Translate the following sentences into Portuguese:'''
 
* I eat bread. '''Eu como pão.'''
 
* She speaks Portuguese. '''Ela fala português.'''
 
* We watch television. '''Nós assistimos televisão.'''
 
4. '''Identify the subject pronoun and the verb in the following sentences:'''
 
* Tu comes maçã. (Pronoun: Tu, Verb: comes)
 
* Eles falam inglês. (Pronoun: Eles, Verb: falam)
 
* Eu assisto ao jogo. (Pronoun: Eu, Verb: assisto)
 
5. '''Create your own sentences using the following verbs:'''
 
* (falar) '''Eu falo com meu irmão.'''
 
* (comer) '''Nós comemos arroz.'''
 
* (assistir) '''Eles assistem a um filme.'''
 
6. '''Match the subject pronouns with the correct verb endings:'''
 
* (a) Eu    - (ii) -o
 
* (b) Tu    - (iv) -es
 
* (c) Ele    - (iii) -a
 
* (d) Nós    - (i) -amos
 
7. '''Rewrite the following sentences, changing the subject pronoun:'''
 
* Eu falo espanhol. → '''Tu falas espanhol.'''
 
* Ela come maçã. → '''Eles comem maçã.'''
 
* Nós assistimos ao filme. → '''Vós assistis ao filme.'''
 
8. '''Conjugate the following sentences in the negative form:'''
 
* Eu '''não falo''' (falar) português.
 
* Eles '''não comem''' (comer) carne.
 
* Nós '''não assistimos''' (assistir) ao jogo.
 
9. '''Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences:'''
 
* Tu '''falas''' (falar) muito rápido.
 
* Ela '''come''' (comer) sorvete.
 
* Nós '''assistimos''' (assistir) a uma série.
 
10. '''Fill in the chart with the correct conjugations for the verb "cantar" (to sing):'''


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Subject Pronoun !! Conjugation
 
|-
|-
| Eu durmo || [ew door-moo] || I sleep
 
| Eu || '''canto'''
 
|-
|-
| Tu dormes || [too door-mes] || You sleep (informal)
 
| Tu || '''cantas'''
 
|-
|-
| Ele / Ela / Você dorme || [eh-lee / eh-lah / vo-say door-meh] || He / She / You sleep (formal)
 
| Ele/Ela/Você || '''canta'''
 
|-
|-
| Nós dormimos || [noys door-mee-moos] || We sleep
 
| Nós || '''cantamos'''
 
|-
|-
| Vós dormis || [voys door-meys] || You all sleep (informal)
 
| Vós || '''cantais'''
 
|-
|-
| Eles / Elas / Vocês dormem || [eh-lees / eh-lahs / vo-says door-mem] || They / They / You all sleep (formal)
 
| Eles/Elas/Vocês || '''cantam'''
 
|}
|}


== Conclusion ==
In conclusion, mastering regular verbs in the present tense is a significant milestone in your journey to fluency in Portuguese. With practice and application, you will soon find yourself expressing your thoughts and actions with confidence! Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher.
 
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Welcome to your next step in mastering Portuguese! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of regular verbs in the present tense. Understanding how to conjugate these verbs is crucial for building your communication skills in Portuguese. Once you grasp this concept, you'll be able to express your thoughts and actions more clearly.

In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:

What are Regular Verbs?[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Portuguese follow a predictable pattern when conjugated. They are categorized based on their endings: -ar, -er, and -ir. This consistency makes them much easier to learn than irregular verbs, which can change forms unpredictably. By understanding these patterns, you'll gain a strong foundation for using verbs in your conversations.

Conjugation Patterns[edit | edit source]

Let's break down the conjugation patterns for each type of regular verb ending.

Conjugating -ar Verbs[edit | edit source]

The -ar verbs are the most common in Portuguese. To conjugate a regular -ar verb in the present tense, you remove the -ar ending and add the appropriate endings based on the subject pronoun.

Here’s the pattern:

  • Eu (I) - -o
  • Tu (You, informal singular) - -as
  • Ele/Ela/Você (He/She/You, formal singular) - -a
  • Nós (We) - -amos
  • Vós (You, informal plural) - -ais
  • Eles/Elas/Vocês (They/You, formal plural) - -am

Here’s a table with an example using the verb "falar" (to speak):

Portuguese Pronunciation English
eu falo /ew ˈfa.lu/ I speak
tu falas /tu ˈfa.las/ You speak (informal)
ele fala /ˈe.li ˈfa.la/ He speaks
ela fala /ˈɛ.la ˈfa.la/ She speaks
nós falamos /nɔjs faˈla.mus/ We speak
vós falais /vɔjs faˈlais/ You speak (plural, informal)
eles falam /ˈɛ.lis ˈfa.lɐ̃w/ They speak
elas falam /ˈɛ.lɐs ˈfa.lɐ̃w/ They (feminine) speak

Conjugating -er Verbs[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s look at -er verbs. The pattern is slightly different but still consistent. Remove the -er ending and add the appropriate endings:

  • Eu (I) - -o
  • Tu (You, informal singular) - -es
  • Ele/Ela/Você (He/She/You, formal singular) - -e
  • Nós (We) - -emos
  • Vós (You, informal plural) - -eis
  • Eles/Elas/Vocês (They/You, formal plural) - -em

Here’s an example using the verb "comer" (to eat):

Portuguese Pronunciation English
eu como /ew ˈko.mu/ I eat
tu comes /tu ˈko.mes/ You eat (informal)
ele come /ˈe.li ˈko.mi/ He eats
ela come /ˈɛ.la ˈko.mi/ She eats
nós comemos /nɔjs koˈme.mus/ We eat
vós comeis /vɔjs koˈmejs/ You eat (plural, informal)
eles comem /ˈɛ.lis ˈko.mɐ̃w/ They eat
elas comem /ˈɛ.lɐs ˈko.mɐ̃w/ They (feminine) eat

Conjugating -ir Verbs[edit | edit source]

Finally, we have -ir verbs. The endings for these verbs are also distinct. Remove the -ir and add the appropriate endings:

  • Eu (I) - -o
  • Tu (You, informal singular) - -es
  • Ele/Ela/Você (He/She/You, formal singular) - -e
  • Nós (We) - -imos
  • Vós (You, informal plural) - -is
  • Eles/Elas/Vocês (They/You, formal plural) - -em

Here’s an example using the verb "assistir" (to watch):

Portuguese Pronunciation English
eu assisto /ew aˈs(is).tu/ I watch
tu assistes /tu aˈs(is).tes/ You watch (informal)
ele assiste /ˈe.li aˈs(is).tʃi/ He watches
ela assiste /ˈɛ.la aˈs(is).tʃi/ She watches
nós assistimos /nɔjs a.sisˈtʃi.mus/ We watch
vós assistis /vɔjs a.sisˈtʃis/ You watch (plural, informal)
eles assistem /ˈɛ.lis aˈs(is).tʃẽw/ They watch
elas assistem /ˈɛ.lɐs aˈs(is).tʃẽw/ They (feminine) watch

Practice Makes Perfect[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the basics of conjugating regular verbs in the present tense, it's time for you to practice! Below are exercises designed to reinforce what you've learned.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

1. Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:

  • (falar) Eu ________
  • (comer) Nós ________
  • (assistir) Eles ________

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct conjugation of the verb in parentheses:

  • Eu ________ (falar) com minha amiga.
  • Eles ________ (comer) pizza todos os sábados.
  • Nós ________ (assistir) a um filme hoje à noite.

3. Translate the following sentences into Portuguese:

  • I eat bread.
  • She speaks Portuguese.
  • We watch television.

4. Identify the subject pronoun and the verb in the following sentences:

  • Tu comes maçã.
  • Eles falam inglês.
  • Eu assisto ao jogo.

5. Create your own sentences using the following verbs:

  • (falar) __________
  • (comer) __________
  • (assistir) __________

6. Match the subject pronouns with the correct verb endings:

  • (a) Eu - (i) -amos
  • (b) Tu - (ii) -o
  • (c) Ele - (iii) -a
  • (d) Nós - (iv) -es

7. Rewrite the following sentences, changing the subject pronoun:

  • Eu falo espanhol. (Change to "tu")
  • Ela come maçã. (Change to "eles")
  • Nós assistimos ao filme. (Change to "vós")

8. Conjugate the following sentences in the negative form:

  • Eu ________ (falar) português.
  • Eles ________ (comer) carne.
  • Nós ________ (assistir) ao jogo.

9. Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences:

  • Tu ________ (falar) muito rápido.
  • Ela ________ (comer) sorvete.
  • Nós ________ (assistir) a uma série.

10. Fill in the chart with the correct conjugations for the verb "cantar" (to sing):

Subject Pronoun Conjugation
Eu ________
Tu ________
Ele/Ela/Você ________
Nós ________
Vós ________
Eles/Elas/Vocês ________

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1. Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:

  • (falar) Eu falo
  • (comer) Nós comemos
  • (assistir) Eles assistem

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct conjugation of the verb in parentheses:

  • Eu falo (falar) com minha amiga.
  • Eles comem (comer) pizza todos os sábados.
  • Nós assistimos (assistir) a um filme hoje à noite.

3. Translate the following sentences into Portuguese:

  • I eat bread. Eu como pão.
  • She speaks Portuguese. Ela fala português.
  • We watch television. Nós assistimos televisão.

4. Identify the subject pronoun and the verb in the following sentences:

  • Tu comes maçã. (Pronoun: Tu, Verb: comes)
  • Eles falam inglês. (Pronoun: Eles, Verb: falam)
  • Eu assisto ao jogo. (Pronoun: Eu, Verb: assisto)

5. Create your own sentences using the following verbs:

  • (falar) Eu falo com meu irmão.
  • (comer) Nós comemos arroz.
  • (assistir) Eles assistem a um filme.

6. Match the subject pronouns with the correct verb endings:

  • (a) Eu - (ii) -o
  • (b) Tu - (iv) -es
  • (c) Ele - (iii) -a
  • (d) Nós - (i) -amos

7. Rewrite the following sentences, changing the subject pronoun:

  • Eu falo espanhol. → Tu falas espanhol.
  • Ela come maçã. → Eles comem maçã.
  • Nós assistimos ao filme. → Vós assistis ao filme.

8. Conjugate the following sentences in the negative form:

  • Eu não falo (falar) português.
  • Eles não comem (comer) carne.
  • Nós não assistimos (assistir) ao jogo.

9. Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences:

  • Tu falas (falar) muito rápido.
  • Ela come (comer) sorvete.
  • Nós assistimos (assistir) a uma série.

10. Fill in the chart with the correct conjugations for the verb "cantar" (to sing):

Subject Pronoun Conjugation
Eu canto
Tu cantas
Ele/Ela/Você canta
Nós cantamos
Vós cantais
Eles/Elas/Vocês cantam

In conclusion, mastering regular verbs in the present tense is a significant milestone in your journey to fluency in Portuguese. With practice and application, you will soon find yourself expressing your thoughts and actions with confidence! Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher.

Table of Contents - Portuguese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Unit 1: Greetings and Basic Phrases


Unit 2: Verbs - Present Tense


Unit 3: Family and Descriptions


Unit 4: Verbs - Future and Conditional Tenses


Unit 5: Portuguese-Speaking Countries and Cultures


Unit 6: Food and Drink


Unit 7: Verbs - Past Tense


Unit 8: Travel and Transportation


Unit 9: Indefinite Pronouns and Prepositions


Unit 10: Health and Emergencies

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