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Speaking Brazilian Podcast

Speaking Brazilian Podcast

Virginia Langhammer

201 episodesEN

Show overview

Speaking Brazilian Podcast has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 201 episodes. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 7 min and 12 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 weeks ago, with 6 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 50 episodes published. Published by Virginia Langhammer.

Episodes
201
Running
2021–2026 · 5y
Median length
9 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

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: [email protected] See you in the next lesson! Your teacher, Virginia

Latest Episodes

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Apr 17, 20267 min

Ep 371Why Dates in Portuguese Are Confusing (and How to Say Them Right)

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/datas In this lesson, you’re going to learn to say dates, months, and years in Brazilian Portuguese. I’m going to give many examples and teach everything that you need to know to be able to speak naturally about dates in your day-to-day life. Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Apr 3, 202611 min

Ep 370How to apologize in Brazilian Portuguese (Common Expressions Explained)

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet PDF 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/desculpe_desculpa What is the difference between “desculpe” (sorry) and “desculpa” (sorry)? And when do we say “desculpe” (I’m sorry) or “sinto muito” (I’m sorry)? There are many ways to apologize in Portuguese. In this lesson, I’m going to answer some common questions about this topic and I’m going to give many examples so you understand how Brazilians express themselves in different situations. Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Mar 13, 20267 min

Ep 369How to use the words “já” and “ainda” in Brazilian Portuguese

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/ja-or-ainda The terms “já” and “ainda” don’t have a single translation into English and other languages. The translation of these words varies a lot depending on the context. That’s why it’s important to understand how to use them in different situations. In this lesson, we’re going to study the most common uses of the words “já” and “ainda” in Brazilian Portuguese. Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Feb 20, 20269 min

Ep 368How to conjugate Regular Verbs in Portuguese - Complete Lesson (present tense)

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/50-verbs-present Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Jan 30, 20269 min

Ep 367What’s your Portuguese level? Take this test and find out!

Take the full Brazilian Portuguese Level Test here 👉 https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/teste/ Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Jan 16, 202613 min

Ep 366STOP Confusing Tudo and Todo! Learn the Difference in Minutes | Brazilian Portuguese

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/nos-or-a-gente Should we say “todos os dias,” “todo dia,” or “todo o dia”? What is the correct form? All three forms are used in Brazil, but not in exactly the same way. In this lesson, you’re going to learn when and how to use the terms “tudo” and “todo,” and I'll also answer some common questions about how to use the word “todo” in a few different contexts. Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Dec 12, 20258 min

Ep 365When do we use “nós” or “a gente” in Brazilian Portuguese?

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/nos-or-a-gente “Nós vamos”(We’re going) or “A gente vai” (We’re going)? What is the correct form? Both forms “nós vamos” and “a gente vai” are used in Brazil and have exactly the same meaning. However, in colloquial language, most people use “a gente.” In this lesson, you’re going to learn when to use “nós” or “a gente” and how to conjugate verbs correctly with each of these forms. We’re also going to talk about the other uses of the word “gente” in Portuguese. Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Nov 28, 20259 min

Ep 364Every preposition you need in one video - Brazilian Portuguese Lesson

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/18-essential-prepositions Did you know there are 18 essential prepositions in Portuguese? To speak Portuguese correctly, you need to know how to use all these prepositions. In this lesson, I’m going to share with you a complete list of all the prepositions and examples in sentences, so you know how to use each one. For the best experience, watch the video version on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/nxhu86lVxtA Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Nov 14, 20259 min

Ep 363English Words That DON’T EXIST in Portuguese (and What Brazilians Say Instead!)

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/words-that-do-not-exist-in-portuguese Did you know that many words you use every day in English don’t exist in Portuguese? Today we’re going to talk about 7 words that are very common in English but don’t have a direct translation into Portuguese. To express the same idea in Portuguese, we need to use several words and often change the structure of the sentence. For the best experience, watch the video version on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Xqhl0W_8oCg Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Oct 31, 20258 min

Ep 362MAL vs MAU in Brazilian Portuguese: The Difference Explained!

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/mal-vs-mau Video on "Bem" and "Bom" - https://youtu.be/IYpo0-vhXpU Do you know the difference between the words MAL (with L) and MAU (with U)? An easy way to understand the meaning of these words is to remember that MAL (with L) is the opposite of “bem” (well) and MAU (with U) is the opposite of “bom” (good). In this lesson, you’re going to learn how to use the words MAL (with L) and MAU (with U) in several different contexts, with lots of examples. For the best experience, watch the video version on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/kc-SHjimoHE Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Oct 17, 20257 min

Ep 361BEM vs BOM in Portuguese: Simple Guide with Examples

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/bem-vs-bom ✨ Want more than just the audio? Watch the video version on YouTube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/IYpo0-vhXpU Video on "Mau" or "Mal"? - https://youtu.be/0yVtBRM5emA Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Oct 10, 20257 min

Ep 360Cadê, Onde está, Onde é, Onde fica - Explained! Brazilian Portuguese Lesson

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/cade Do you know when to say “cadê” or “onde”? In a few words, “cadê?” means exactly the same as “onde está?”, but there are many nuances regarding the use of these terms. In this lesson, you’re going to learn how to ask the location of things in four different ways: Cadê? Onde está? Onde é? Onde fica? ▶️ Enjoy this episode even more by watching the video version on YouTube. Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Oct 3, 20259 min

Ep 359These 15 Portuguese Verbs DON’T EXIST In English

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/15-verbs-unique-to-portuguese Have you noticed that many Portuguese words don’t have a simple and direct translation into English and vice versa? In this lesson, you’ll learn 15 verbs that Brazilians use all the time but that don’t translate directly into English. Often, you would need several words in English to express the same idea. Learning these verbs will help you sound more natural when speaking Portuguese. Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Sep 26, 20258 min

Ep 358Learn All 15 Portuguese Verb Tenses (with Examples) - Brazilian Portuguese

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/15-verb-tenses In this lesson, you’re going to learn about the 15 main verb tenses used in Brazilian Portuguese. I’m going to briefly explain when we use each verb tense and give examples in sentences. Of course, learning to use all these verb tenses fluently takes a lot of time and practice. At the end of this lesson, I’m going to give you some tips on how to deal with all this information without feeling overwhelmed. Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Sep 19, 202512 min

Ep 35750 Essential Verbs in Brazilian Portuguese – Present Tense Drill

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/50verbs-present Do you know how to conjugate the most essential verbs in the present tense in Portuguese? The present tense is the most important tense in Portuguese, but mastering its conjugation requires consistent practice and effort. That’s why I created this lesson as a conjugation drill to help you strengthen your working memory and automatize the conjugation of the 50 most commonly used verbs in Portuguese. For the best experience, watch the video version on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/6qSkoQnL6rY Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Sep 12, 202518 min

Ep 356TU or VOCÊ? What’s the difference? | Brazilian Portuguese Lesson

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet PDF 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/tu-or-voce Both terms, “tu” and “você,” mean “you” in English. So, how do you know when to use one or the other? Is one considered more formal and the other more informal? And how do Brazilians conjugate the verbs with each pronoun? Don’t worry, you'll learn everything in today's new video lesson. Video "How to be FORMAL in Brazilian Portuguese": https://youtu.be/aobI54dT7_c Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Sep 5, 20258 min

Ep 355Gestures Only Brazilians Understand 🇧🇷 🧐

Watch the video to see the gestures here: https://youtu.be/Bn7TYyRFT_Y Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet PDF 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/70_expressions-gestos Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Aug 29, 20256 min

Ep 354☀️ Best Beaches in Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷 Vlog in Brazilian Portuguese

For the best experience and to see the places I describe, watch the video version on YouTube ✨ https://youtu.be/Bn7TYyRFT_Y Download your Free Transcript 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/rio-praias Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Aug 22, 202511 min

Ep 353Brazilians Don’t Say SIM (yes)! Is that really true?

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet PDF 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/sim Did you know that Brazilians rarely answer questions using the word “sim,” which means “yes”? Of course, Brazilians do use the word “sim,” but not in the way you might think! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to answer questions in Portuguese without using the word “sim,” and when Brazilians actually do use this word. Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

Aug 8, 202510 min
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