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Olá! I'm Virginia Langhammer, your Brazilian teacher. Welcome to my podcast!
I created this podcast to help you learn authentic Brazilian Portuguese.
In this podcast, I publish the audio of my YouTube lessons every Friday with tips on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation of Brazilian Portuguese. If you prefer watching, click here to go to my YouTube channel.
Since 2024, I have also offered a free worksheet with each lesson to help you practice what you've learned. Look for the download link in the show notes.
About our school: Speaking Brazilian Language School specializes in teaching Brazilian Portuguese as a second language. We offer digital courses, group classes, and private lessons. We work with a team of experienced teachers who are passionate about teaching the Portuguese language.
Would you like to learn more? Send us an email: school@speakingbrazilian.com
See you in the next lesson!
Your teacher,
Virginia
Episodes

Thursday Sep 26, 2019
How to pronounce the letter X in Portuguese
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
Did you know that the letter X can be pronounced in 4 different ways in Portuguese? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to pronounce the letter X correctly.
Click here to read the entire transcription of this episode.
Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School:
1. Take a free mini-course in pronunciation
2. Subscribe to weekly YouTube lessons
5. Read my blog
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Speaking Brazilian Language School specializes in Brazilian Portuguese. We offer online courses for beginners and one-on-one classes for students of all levels.
Aprenda o português do brasil. Learn Brazilian Portuguese. Aprende el portugués de Brasil. Apprenez le portugais du Brésil. Lerne Portugiesisch aus Brasilien. Impara il portoghese brasiliano.

Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
How to talk about the WEATHER in Portuguese
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Do you know how to talk about the weather in Portuguese? In this lesson, you’ll learn the most common phrases to talk about the weather. I hope you like it!
Click here to read the entire transcription of this episode.
Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School:
1. Take a free mini-course in pronunciation
2. Subscribe to weekly YouTube lessons
5. Read my blog
*
Speaking Brazilian Language School specializes in Brazilian Portuguese. We offer online courses for beginners and one-on-one classes for students of all levels.
Aprenda o português do brasil. Learn Brazilian Portuguese. Aprende el portugués de Brasil. Apprenez le portugais du Brésil. Lerne Portugiesisch aus Brasilien. Impara il portoghese brasiliano.

Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
5 Ways of Using the Verb "Ficar" (to stay)
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Did you know that the verb FICAR (to stay) can be used in several different expressions and have different meanings in Portuguese?
In this lesson, you'll learn the 5 most common uses of the verb "ficar" (to stay). I hope you like it!
Click here to read the entire transcription of this episode.
Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School:
1. Take a free mini-course in pronunciation
2. Subscribe to weekly YouTube lessons
5. Read my blog
*
Speaking Brazilian Language School specializes in Brazilian Portuguese. We offer online courses for beginners and one-on-one classes for students of all levels.
Aprenda o português do brasil. Learn Brazilian Portuguese. Aprende el portugués de Brasil. Apprenez le portugais du Brésil. Lerne Portugiesisch aus Brasilien. Impara il portoghese brasiliano.

Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
How to Make Brazilian Tapioca Crepes with Iracema
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
In this episode, you'll learn how to make the traditional Brazilian tapioca crepe with my mother-in-law, Iracema, who makes the best tapioca ever! I hope you like it!
Click here to read the entire transcription of this episode.
Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School:
1. Take a free mini-course in pronunciation
2. Subscribe to weekly YouTube lessons
5. Read my blog
*
Speaking Brazilian Language School specializes in Brazilian Portuguese. We offer online courses for beginners and one-on-one classes for students of all levels.
Aprenda o português do brasil. Learn Brazilian Portuguese. Aprende el portugués de Brasil. Apprenez le portugais du Brésil. Lerne Portugiesisch aus Brasilien. Impara il portoghese brasiliano.

Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Learn Portuguese Online: This is how my online school works.
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
I receive emails and private messages on social media all the time from people asking me about how my school works and how I can help them learn Portuguese, so I decided to make this episode to answer all these questions. I hope you like it! :)
Click here to read the entire transcription of this episode.
Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! New classes starting in September 2019:
Beginners course: http://bit.ly/EssentialCourse
Intermediate level course: http://bit.ly/SpeakingBrazilianAcademy
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Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School:
1. Take a free mini-course in pronunciation
2. Subscribe to weekly YouTube lessons
5. Read my blog
*
My podcast was listed as one of the Top 10 Portuguese Learning Podcasts by Feedspot Blog Reader.
Listening to Portuguese regularly is one of the best ways of learning and improving your Portuguese. Take a look at the list provided on this blog, subscribe and start listening!
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Speaking Brazilian Language School specializes in Brazilian Portuguese. We offer online courses for beginners and one-on-one classes for students of all levels.
Aprenda o português do brasil. Learn Brazilian Portuguese. Aprende el portugués de Brasil. Apprenez le portugais du Brésil. Lerne Portugiesisch aus Brasilien. Impara il portoghese brasiliano.

Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
My Trip to Bahia - BRAZIL: Praia do Espelho & Caraíva
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Today, I'll take you with me to 2 amazing places in Bahia: Praia do Espelho and Caraíva. You'll learn about beautiful beaches, cute villages, Brazilian culture and tradicional food. I hope you like it!
Click here to read the entire transcription of this episode.
Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School:
1. Take a free mini-course in pronunciation
2. Subscribe to weekly YouTube lessons
5. Read my blog
*
Speaking Brazilian Language School specializes in Brazilian Portuguese. We offer online courses for beginners and one-on-one classes for students of all levels.
Aprenda o português do brasil. Learn Brazilian Portuguese. Aprende el portugués de Brasil. Apprenez le portugais du Brésil. Lerne Portugiesisch aus Brasilien. Impara il portoghese brasiliano.

Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
2 places you should visit in Brazil: Trancoso & Arraial D'Ajuda
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
I made this episode in Trancoso, Bahia, which is a cute little town near Porto Seguro, in the south of Bahia, in northeastern Brazil. I’ll show you a little bit of this city and the typical foods of the region. I hope you like it! :)
Click here to read the entire transcription of this episode.
Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School:
1. Take a free mini-course in pronunciation
2. Subscribe to weekly YouTube lessons
5. Read my blog
*
Speaking Brazilian Language School specializes in Brazilian Portuguese. We offer online courses for beginners and one-on-one classes for students of all levels.
Aprenda o português do brasil. Learn Brazilian Portuguese. Aprende el portugués de Brasil. Apprenez le portugais du Brésil. Lerne Portugiesisch aus Brasilien. Impara il portoghese brasiliano.

Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Brazilian Portuguese Vocabulary for TRAVEL and AIRPORT
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
In this video, you'll learn the most commonly used vocabulary for travel and airport. I hope you like it!
Click here to read the entire transcription of this episode.
Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School:
1. Take a free mini-course in pronunciation
2. Subscribe to weekly YouTube lessons
5. Read my blog
*
Speaking Brazilian Language School specializes in Brazilian Portuguese. We offer online courses for beginners and one-on-one classes for students of all levels.
Aprenda o português do brasil. Learn Brazilian Portuguese. Aprende el portugués de Brasil. Apprenez le portugais du Brésil. Lerne Portugiesisch aus Brasilien. Impara il portoghese brasiliano.

Thursday Aug 01, 2019
BRAZILIAN VOCABULARY in Real Life: Farmers Market
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Today I’ll take you with me to the farmers market (feira, in Portuguese). “Feira” is the equivalent of a farmers market in the United States. Here in Brazil, in addition to fruits and vegetables, you also find typical food. I'll take you with me so that you learn a little about this Brazilian universe. I hope you like it!
Click here to read the entire transcription of this episode.
Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School:
1. Take a free mini-course in pronunciation
2. Subscribe to weekly YouTube lessons
5. Read my blog
*
Speaking Brazilian Language School specializes in Brazilian Portuguese. We offer online courses for beginners and one-on-one classes for students of all levels.
Aprenda o português do brasil. Learn Brazilian Portuguese. Aprende el portugués de Brasil. Apprenez le portugais du Brésil. Lerne Portugiesisch aus Brasilien. Impara il portoghese brasiliano.

Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
MY SECRET TO LEARNING LANGUAGES: Morning & Evening Routine
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Hi everyone! Last week, we talked about the importance of having a morning routine and an evening routine, and today, I’m going to describe my morning routine and my evening routine and I'll give you some tips on how to add Portuguese into your daily routine. I hope you like it!
Click here to read the entire transcription of this episode.
Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School:
1. Take a free mini-course in pronunciation
2. Subscribe to weekly YouTube lessons
5. Read my blog
*
Speaking Brazilian Language School specializes in Brazilian Portuguese. We offer online courses for beginners and one-on-one classes for students of all levels.
Aprenda o português do brasil. Learn Brazilian Portuguese. Aprende el portugués de Brasil. Apprenez le portugais du Brésil. Lerne Portugiesisch aus Brasilien. Impara il portoghese brasiliano.
