#textbooks for portuguese speakers

[jpf-sydney]

Dondon yomeru! Nihongo shōto sutōrīzu. Vol. 3

New item:

Includes 20 short stories with heartwarming or sentimental themes. All stories are written in plain Japanese using grammar and vocabulary at approximately the JLPT N3 level. Footnotes are given to words and expressions considered harder than the N3 level. A character count is given at the end of each story to confirm the length of the stories you have completed.

Shelf: 817.7 DON 3 (@ tadoku section) Dondon yomeru! Nihongo shōto sutōrīzu. Vol. 3. edited by Aruku Shuppan Henshūbu ; adapted by Yoshikawa Tōru, Kadokura Masami, Sasaki Ryōzō.

Tōkyō : Aruku, 2018. ISBN: 9784757430860

139 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Text in Japanese with furigana on all kanji characters. Footnotes also in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Portuguese.

This book is suitable for tadoku, extensive reading for learners of Japanese-language. Please find details about tadoku and our reading night event on our tadoku web page.

[stolen-wolfbread]

(Free) Brazilian Portuguese Beginner Resource Masterlist

I've seen a lot of posts for European Portuguese, but none for Brazilian, so here we are! All resources are available for free (or at least have free trials.)

The items highlighted in yellow are what I, personally, use and recommend.

The items with asterisks are closer to intermediate level.

I will continue to update with new resources as I discover them. If you have any suggestions, comment or reblog!

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Textbooks

101 Brazillian Portuguese Expressions

Brazilian Portuguese

Brazilian Portuguese Grammar

FSI Brazilian Portuguese Fast 1 | 2 (+audio)

ClicaBrazil*

Learn Brazilian Portuguese - Word Power 101

Complete Brazilian Portuguese

IE Languages

Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar

Português para principiantes

( +more in the Mega Folder from @salvadorbonaparte)

Handouts

List of Irregular Verbs

Top 100 Portuguese Phrases to Learn

Verbs in Brazilian Portuguese

Blogs

Uncle Brazil

Video

Channels

Brazilian Talk

Fernando - FWBP

Lennon Brito

Plain Portuguese

Portugués con Philipe Brazuca (For Spanish-speakers)

Speaking Brazilian Language School

Street Smart Brazil

Playlists

Brazilian Films with English Subtitles

Easy Brazilian Portuguese: Basic Phrases

Easy Brazilian Portuguese: Learning From the Streets

Portuguese From Brazil

Super Easy Brazilian Portuguese

Audio

Podcasts

Brazilian Portuguese Podcast

Brazilian Talk

Brazilianing

Carioca Connection

Fala Gringo*

Língua da Gente

LinguaBoost

Papo Vai

Read Books in Brazilian Portuguese With Me*

Speaking Brazilian Podcast

Tá Falado! (Compares Spanish and Portuguese languages)

Spotify Playlists

Brazilian Boogie

Brazilian Pop Mix

Brasilidades

RADAR Brasil

Raízes Brasileiras

Top 50 - Brazil

Top Songs - Brazil

Web Apps/ Mobile Apps

Flashcards

Anki | Speaking Brazilian | 55 Sounds

Linguno

Memrise | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Dictionaries

Forvo (Pronunciation dictionary)

Priberam (Cites differences between European and Brazilian)*

Word Reference

Courses

Duolingo | Old Duolingo for Web | Old Duolingo APKs For Android

Language Drops

Keyboards

Lexilogos

Type.it

Communities/Forums

HiNative

r/brazilianmusic

r/language_exchange

r/Portuguese | Discord Server

[lizzy019]

𝒬𝓊𝑒𝓇𝒾𝒹𝑜, 𝓉𝑜𝒹𝑜 𝒷𝑒𝓂?

Ponyboy Curtis x Native!GN!Reader

cw -> aggression, slight choking, very light angst for angry miscommunication, anal

Word count -> 1.2K

I wrote it in Portuguese for you, anon! I don’t quite know if the translation is off, but I used DeepL so I hope it is! <33

As a native speaker who struggled to learn English quickly, you often found yourself alone and unable to converse with others. In the 60s, having someone travel from so far was uncommon, so you couldn't blame anyone for not knowing. 

Regardless, this made you isolated and unable to grow your vocabulary, so when it came time to really understand the language, you were at a loss.

A friend of yours who spoke both languages relatively well had introduced you to a group of gang members who’d dubbed themselves Greasers.

Greasers? Good God, they sounded filthy!

But.. When you met them, they were all so warm and friendly in a genuine way. Maybe one was a bit on the more toxic and unnerving side of things, but everyone else was sweet. 

One little guy stood out to you though, a sweetheart named Ponyboy. Or as he called himself in full, “Ponyboy Curtis” with pride in his tone.

Weeks have passed as you crashed over at their place when you couldn't afford your own rental, and the eldest brother was kind enough to let you stay. You often showed gratitude by cooking native dishes of yours or just cleaning up when everyone else was busy.

This didn't go unnoticed by any of them, especially the young Ponyboy.

Doing the dishes was normally his job since Darry woke up early, but you’d do them right before he could.

Passing by him in the now clean kitchen, his expression of confusion made you giggle a bit.

“Todo bem? You look confused.” You asked lightheartedly. (Todo bem = everything good)

His expression remained rather dumbfounded and clueless, but he nodded albeit still a bit on edge before dishing out some breakfast.

“Yeah, thanks..” He murmured. Ponyboy was a hard one to crack.

You didn't give up though.

The rumble was coming up, the deaths of Dallas and Johnny weighed tons upon everyone in the gang. You met both of them before they were gone, they were sweethearts in their own ways.

Or maybe you just saw the good in them.

Regardless, you weren’t quite ready to fight. You just didn’t know how, and you had to spend a few hours studying English anyway.

Watching the others get ready, all their playful bickering and teasing was loud but it still made a smile cross onto your face.

Occasionally your gaze would drift to Ponyboy, he’d gotten weaker since the death of his two buddies and you felt bad for him that this resulted in eating less and zoning out more.

But you jolted out of thought when he caught you staring, immediately heading back into your study book and reading the words aimlessly to seem occupied. It was feeble, he already got the hint.

“Darry, I don’t feel so good.. you think I can stay outta the rumble t’night?” His soft voice rang out as he spoke to his eldest sibling.

Darry stuffed his head into the shirt and wiggled his arms into the fabric before looking down at Ponyboy and nodding. 

“Sure buddy, you don’t look too hot to be fightin’ anyways. You take an aspirin and don’t smoke no more than 4, ya hear?” Darry said strictly, patting Pony’s shoulder before everyone hurried out the door. “See you two later.”

You waved happily as they all left, and then the silence hit like a giant boulder. You tried to keep your eyes on your textbook, reading words absentmindedly before a hand grabbed your book and placed it down with a “thud” onto the table.

You look up to see Ponyboy with a dark look in his pretty eyes. 

“What have you been starin’ at? Why have you been lookin’ at me?” He asks brutishly.

You freeze as he demands an answer, and for a second all English leaves your mind. A mumbled native response leaves your lips, something along the lines of “I’m sorry”, and “I didn’t mean to.” 

This causes Ponyboy to get frustrated. While he often always was calm and polite, he was upset now that he couldn't get an answer from you.

“Give me an answer, you’re actin’ like a creep!” He yelled, not loudly but not exactly at a regular speaking tone.

You simply didn’t know how to answer, so you rose from your seat to grab the back of his neck and push his lips to yours. It was harsh to start, but you pulled away after a second or two after regretting the action.

Flushed faces on both of you make a small smile coat your lips. 

“Pony..” You whisper before he completely heaves you up by the hips and walks you to the sofa. 

He plops you down on your stomach and desperately wriggles off your pants and undergarments, throwing them to the floor and admiring the fat of your cheeks.

His hand comes to slap the glorious flesh, watching it move from the contact before he spread them apart.

This alone has you embarrassed, but you allowed it all to happen. This was in your dreams anyway.

Ponyboy’s mouth comes in contact with your puckered hole, placing open mouthed kisses to your hole.

“W-woah! That’s dirty, what are you doing?” You moaned out in a fit of embarrassment and disgust, but despite your protests, he keeps going. 

Your moans don’t cease, in fact they only heighten when he tries to press a finger into your now saliva-coated entrance. 

After a bit of that, his head escapes from between your cheeks and his fingers go with it too as he meticulously fists his cock for a second or two.

When the hell did he take it out? How long had he been stroking it for if it was leaking like a faucet? 

Regardless, he flips you to your back, legs up over his shoulders in an open missionary before ramming it all in one go into your ass. It emits a whine from you.

“Pony! Oh merda, sím, sím!” You cried out in pleasure. (merda = shit, sím = yes)

At your cry, a hand slams at your neck to choke you. Not hard, but enough to get you dizzy and sweaty. 

This new experience mixed along with the fact that your ass was almost mindnumbing, and now it was being done by Ponyboy? Oh, you were so happy in this moment.

And with that, an orgasm was picking up fast. His thrusts grew brutal, words barely spoken but not needing to to continue the moment. 

“Fuck, fuck, fuuuck..” Ponyboy writhed in your walls, feeling them clench as you neared a climax. This was a heavenly feeling. 

Someone as attractive as you allowing them in your tight entrance, fucking you heavily and actually enjoying it too. It had his brain wracked in confusion, but he didn’t care in this moment.

“I’m cumming, I’m cumming, oh fuck-!” He exclaimed, halting all movements as you two reached a peak orgasm. It was a mess, it was chaos, but it was heavenly.

You both huffed and puffed for a good few minutes, basking in the afterglow of such a lovely moment before he gently pulled away and helped you stand up.

After the rumble, everyone had come back. Steve had a new bruise on his cheekbone, poor Sodapop had a guy with rings bust his bottom lip, Darry was tending to some light scratches while Two-Bit was home with his mother.

Darry questioned you whilst you read, looking at your red face and unfocused eyes.

“You alright? What’s got you all hot in the face?” He asked softly, offering one of the cold compresses he had. You shook your head politely at his offer, assuring him you were fine.

“No, I’m okay. Just.. very confused is all. Thank you though.” You smiled, watching as Ponyboy exited the shower in simply a towel.

Darry noticed the stare, the way you looked at his younger brother so earnestly and lovingly. He knew what was going on.

“Sure you are.” He added sarcastically, shooting you a knowing glance before he continued tending to his own wounds.

[quenchiestcactusjuice99]

Hey there. Worried you're pronouncing something wrong in a foreign language?

Not sure how to pronounce a word? Search engines not pulling up any helpful results? Your textbook telling you the 'grammatical' way to pronounce something but not the way native speakers do it?

Let me introduce you to Youglish. Youglish is like if Youtube was made of clips of videos of speakers saying words in real life contexts. You type a word or phrase into the search bar and it will bring up video clips of people saying it. It typically has dialectal variations you can filter for as well; it has English (US, UK, AUS), Arabic (SA, EG), Chinese (CN, TW, HK), etc. It also has Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, and some sign languages, although I don't know what dialects you can filter for. It is one of my favorite tools ever and it takes very little time to figure out how to use it. You type your word or phrase, search, and then hit the arrow when you're done with each clip.

This has been a PSA. return to your business

[atthebell]

sorry if you’ve already posted something like this but with the shitty news about duolingo I was wondering if you knew of any other resources for studying Brazilian Portuguese? thank you!

i know of a few options! first thing, if you want a pretty close replacement for duolingo, i downloaded busuu from some posts recommending it today and it's pretty similar but better structured imo, and there seems to be some social features that allow you to communicate with native speakers, which is pretty neat!

otherwise, there are various programs out there that i haven't myself used-- i know babbel exists, but i think it involves paying for most of the services. this video from languagejones covers some good things to do alongside duolingo, so you could seek those out as well. and there's various ways of doing directed self-study without an app or anything, which takes a lot of dedication to keep yourself accountable but if you're able to do so that's a really solid options-- you want to probably find some resources to help you know how to progress and maintain an amount of structure.

on that point, for more traditional resources, @/salvadorbonaparte has a megafolder of languages resources with some great stuff for portuguese, including a textbook on learning portuguese as a spanish speaker that's written in english (incredibly helpful for a few of us on here lmao) as well as a few other textbooks and guides (folder from this post), and i'm sure there are plenty of ways to find other textbooks and guides for free in various places. if you're in college or anything like that, taking a class is also a good option if you can, especially if your school has a good portuguese program.

personally i'm planning to use busuu for the time being alongside poking through textbooks above and my usual watching/listening/reading cultural stuff, which seems to be working pretty well. i think the daily prompting aspect is what's most important for me personally, and because busuu has that that'll be most helpful for me as a replacement. hope that helps!

[obamousse]

Hinata is actually good at English.

However, Karasuno at the time did not have enough resources -- it taught English through textbooks and focused on grammar and reading, and it could not afford an English-speaker to practice speaking with the students.

Hinata learns best by speaking with natives, and worst by memorizing endless formulas and knowledge in books, obviously as he struggled in other subjects. Things were so bad he had to ask Yachi for tutoring and help him memorize English's arbitrary grammar rules. He thought he could not learn English.

Until he went to Brazil. He was scared, since he could not learn English - the language of the world - well. Until he met Oikawa, who is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, who spoke English, Portuguese and Spanish with him for Hinata to learn the language. Hinata was surprised he could learn these languages so easily, and realized that he was bad at English because of the school's way of teaching him, and that he needed to use English in practice often to master it.

[flandevainilla]

Goals

I saw this challenge mentioned on twitter and figured why not join in. I'm just going to be talking about my main languages for the time being, if you're curious of my others please let me know!

Korean

For Korean, I have been studying it a very long time without very clear and solid goals. Only recently have there been some starting to appear for me.

Read Crimson Heart's Prologue ㅡ I recently got a copy of Le Sserafim's Antifragile. It came with a prologue for their upcoming webtoon. Although it does release this month, I would like to postpone reading it and improve my Korean so I can read the prologue first.

Obtain KSI's Cyber Korean Intermediate 1A Certificate ㅡ I would like to do 2 lessons a week in order to complete this. As these are framed to be about 50 minutes each, i will schedule an hour twice a week to go over them, maybe another period on the weekend for review.

In addition to these, I do want to start posting more in Korean so that I can more real time output and practice. On twitter, I have started tweeting in Korean every now and then however they're very short and not very useful. Whether it be a diary/journal or just random bits, I do hope to start doing so.

Portuguese

Attend Favela's Exchange Night ㅡ A Brazilian cafe in my city holds an exchange event every friday evening. I would like to attend at least once and hopefully make connections with other Portuguese speakers. To prepare, I would like to start responding to some sort of prompts or keeping some sort of audio log so that I get speaking practice and work on my pronunciation.

Play Games w/ Davi ㅡ Davi is my friend from Minas Gerais, I used to play Minecraft and Overwatch with them a lot when I was younger. At the time, we really only spoke in English. Now that I am taking Portuguese classes, I'm hopeful that eventually I will be able to speak with them in Portuguese. To prepare for this, I will start watching more content in Portuguese. At the moment, I watch a lot in Korean or Japanese so hopefully this switch will allow for me to build up more game related vocabulary.

Russian

Complete One Year of the Flagship ㅡ Recently, I changed my major and quit learning Japanese academically. While dealing with my emotions and thoughts around that situation, I joined the Russian flagship program offered at my university. I joined the Japanese program with a fair bit of knowledge and after a bit over two years, I was still really discontent and unsatisfied with my proficiency. With Russian, I have essentially no background except for looking at the Cyrillic alphabet. This I feel gives me the opportunity to really see and prove to myself how far I am able to go with a consistent and intensive schedule. I would also like to see how far I am able to develop my speaking abilities as it is often severely underdeveloped for me in languages.

Find Interests ㅡ At the moment, I don't really have anything relating to Russian that involves my hobbies or interests. I would like to eventually find things, even if they're outside of my current interests so that I can feel more motivated to study and pursue Russian longer.

Spanish

Obtain DELE or SIELE Certificate ㅡ I feel like Spanish is definitely a key language to learn not just professionally but within my own personal circle. A lot of my friends and community members speak it as well as a lot of content for my interests being in it as well. I feel that setting out to take a certification test will push me to be more motivated to consistently and sufficiently learn it.

Converse w/ Nando ㅡ Nando is one of my friends that I've met recently from Nicaragua. Within out friend group there's not a lot of people that speak Spanish, this also sometimes limits getting to hangout or understand things sometimes as his other friends only speak Spanish. For both of these goals, I am trying to find a sufficient resource or class for Spanish along with supplemental materials, at the moment I have a few textbooks so if I choose to commit to those, I am going to try keeping an audio log and journal/writing log so I can get enough output.

[ofoceansandtombsanew]

Is it weird how I'm suddenly inspired to learn a new language? Are there any resources you would recommend for learning Mandarin and Latin American Spanish?

I don't think that's weird at all, it's always cool to learn a new language and if you ever feel inspired to do it, I'd say do it!

As far as resources I recommend...

I tend to get basic 101 style books on the language's alphabet/writing system, basic grammar rules and phrases and from there I pretty much solo it by listening to music, watching movies, watching anime subbed in a target language, etc. etc. I do this with pretty much every language I've learned up until this pointー Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Mandarin. Then every once in a while I take occasional notes on things like grammar. The more adept I get with the language, the less I start relying on the book.

For Spanish the book I got was Spanish Demystified. For Mandarin I used the textbooks I needed to purchase for the class, Integrated Chinese (Simplified Characters), and watched Chinese dramas and movies. I really like the Mexican novelas Soy Tu Dueña, Mi Corazón es Tuyo, María la del Barrio. I've been into Reina del Flow on Netflix lately (Colombian). La Primera Dama, both Colombian and Chilean versions, are good. You can find plenty of novelas on Netflix and Youtube.

I'm more into Chinese films than C-dramas personally, I LOVE the movie Suddenly Seventeen (it's on youtube too), Big Fish & Begonia and Hear Me (Taiwanese Film) are my personal favorites. I'll recommend those any day of the week.

I also recommend watching youtubers that speak your target language. Especially if you're trying to learn a Latin American variety of Spanish since across Latin America there are plenty of dialects and accents. I'd check out as many as possible because if you're trying to learn a specific dialect, you'll want to know which one you like the most. I went with Mexican since my at the time GF was Mexican and I worked in her city for a while back in 2018.

Youtubers I like are Missasinfonia (Mexican), Piyoasdf (Chilean), Danna Alquati (Venezuelan). I'd say just learn how to say certain things you're interested in Spanish or Mandarin and look them up in youtube. Like... 'viendo JJK por primera vez' to find JJK reactions in Spanish and so on and so forth.

I rec watching youtubers and movies and listening to music since native speakers naturally speak faster than the way they do in videos/resources meant for teaching. So it's best to get used to how native speakers speak quickly, at least for me. But I'd adapt your studying and things like that to personally how you best learn, what your goals are for the language and things like that.

I go more into it in this post on my study/langblr

[how-to-portuguese]

do you have any recommendations of online sites with articles in european portuguese for beginners? thanks

I am assuming assuming a few things about your question. Please feel free to ask again if I am wrong.

You are looking for free resources at the A1 or A2 level

You want short texts and not videos, podcasts, etc.

You not looking for textbooks / grammar books that include short texts.

Unfortunately, this is one of those areas that is still pretty lacking for European Portuguese. There are some great podcasts and YouTube channels that offer transcripts but only if you subscribe to a platform or Patreon, and unfortunately YouTube’s auto-translate is terrible with European Portuguese, which makes it hard for you to try to write the transcript yourself.

There are a few options that I have found that might work. I say “might” because I haven’t specifically looked for A1 or A2 texts in several years, so I haven’t used these resources myself.

The website PortugueseFromPortugal.com posts short texts written at three levels: easy, intermediate, and advanced. Each text comes with audio from a native speaker from Portugal, and they seem to offer some vocabulary and grammar tips. This is probably the closest to what you are looking for.

There is a newsletter called Daily Nata that will send a new sentence or short story to your email every day. It seems to include some grammar and vocabulary lessons too. I have not used this myself (I am working toward a B2/C1 level), so I can’t give more detailed information than what is on the website. It does seem to be a pretty new website. The nice thing about new creators is that they are usually very receptive to feedback and might be willing create content if there is a demand for it. So it can’t hurt to check it out and maybe email them to see if they’d be willing to add new features.

There is a relatively new YouTube channel called Lisbon Shorts Ana Reis. She has created a playlist called “Improve your Portuguese with Short Stories”. There are only two videos for now, but she does provide the written text in the video. You can mute the sound and read it yourself, or you can listen with the sound on and follow along. The only downside is that these do not seem to be A1. They do seem to be a bit more advanced. But it is a relatively new channel, so she might be willing to adapt the content to the needs of her audience.

Finally, there is an old Reddit thread about books for beginners learning European Portuguese. People provide some recommendations (some with links, some without) and advice on how to approach reading books as a beginner.

Hope this is helpful! :)

[shayanapraia]

Week 4 Recap

Omfg already halfway done. Wow. Week 4 was pretty normal, just the regular routine, in the groove.

Tarciso and mom (aka Telma, aka Tia to me), and the recipe that she recorded in her recipe book after we made a really yummy dessert together called cuscuz tapioca. It’s so yummy. I wish I had a pic. It’s tapioca, coconut

Our dreamy abundant bahian mornings with our dreamy view (yes that’s the ocean out there) and sunshine and brekky (that’s Tarciso and Thierry, our French student)

This morning Thierry and I went on a run and I took him to my capoeira class. The capoeira kicked his ass but my teacher said that he was slaying for a 61-year-old. We are dying laughing at this video when the camera pans and thierry is standing there like “oh hell nah to the nah nah nah” LOL. I have only been to a few capoeira classes but I really like it because it’s great exercise and it’s a mix between a dance and martial art

A night of dancing samba, salsa, and forró in the living room with the family. One of my favorite memories! I will post the videos later

Girls night out but it was actually not that fun this week

I have more videos of things that I’m gonna post separately because tumblr only allows one video per post

A moment that I appreciated today at the beach: when I was in the water I saw that some people had brought a huge speaker and were blasting a Brazilian song (which would never happen in the US because it’s ~rude~) and everrrryyyone around was singing along to it, like all the random people at the beach and in the water. It was so nice, it was like all these strangers were just jamming together to this song and nobody was mad that those guys brought the speaker because everything is music and loud and party here all the time, and that would definitely never happen at home

Class updates: I am currently the only person at my level in my school (subtle brag 😜) so I have class alone. So i get to personalize my class. My teacher and I do fun stuff like go on walks, go learn fruit names at the fruit store, learning meat names at the butcher, and gambling. It’s so fun. I feel like I’m being babysat and I love it

Portuguese flex moment: I finished the level 2 textbook at my Portuguese school. 🥳 woohoo Now I’m going to start the advanced level.

Thorn of the Week

No major thorns, but minor thorns

- I think I’m starting to get a cold

- I finished my book last week so I don’t have a book until Abby brings me more on Monday

- I had to spend a lot of computer time this week because I had some shit to take care of on my Google accounts

[abdulshaikh5253]

Unlocking the Beauty of Language: A Journey into Arabic Learning

The beauty of language lies in its diversity, richness, and ability to connect people across the globe. Among the world's languages, Arabic stands out as a true gem, celebrated for its historical significance, cultural richness, and the lyrical elegance of its script. Learning Arabic is not just a linguistic endeavour; it is a journey that leads to a deeper understanding of a world brimming with tradition, history, and vibrant communities. In this article, we embark on a journey into the realm of Arabic learning, exploring its importance, challenges, and the allure of this enchanting language.

The Importance of Arabic Language

Arabic, with its roots dating back over a thousand years, has played a pivotal role in shaping the world's history, culture, and language. As the language of the Quran, it holds immense religious significance for over a billion Muslims worldwide. Beyond its religious importance, Arabic is a linguistic treasure trove that has influenced countless other languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, and English, through the spread of Arabic science, literature, and philosophy during the Islamic Golden Age.

The beauty of Arabic lies in its intricate calligraphy, poetic traditions, and rich vocabulary. For those interested in delving into Arabic literature, it offers access to a vast body of work, from the timeless verses of classical poets like Al-Mutanabbi to the contemporary prose of Naguib Mahfouz.

The Diversity of Arabic

Arabic is not a monolithic language; it's a diverse family of dialects and forms. The two main variations are Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and the numerous regional dialects. MSA is used in formal contexts, such as news broadcasts and official documents, while regional dialects are spoken in everyday life.

The diversity of Arabic dialects reflects the cultural and geographical variations within the Arab world. Learning MSA is essential for reading and writing, but an appreciation of Arabic's full beauty comes from understanding and speaking its dialects. The nuances in pronunciation, vocabulary, and idioms make Arabic a rich tapestry of expressions.

Arabic Learning Resources

To embark on a journey into Arabic, learners have access to a wealth of resources. Arabic language courses, both in traditional classrooms and online, cater to all levels of proficiency. Textbooks, language apps, and multimedia materials provide a structured approach to learning. Online platforms like Duolingo, Memrise, and Rosetta Stone offer interactive lessons, making it convenient for learners to practice at their own pace.

For those who prefer a more immersive experience, language schools in Arabic-speaking countries offer a profound way to learn. Egypt, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates are popular destinations for learners seeking a deep dive into Arabic culture and language.

Challenges and Tips for Arabic Learners

Arabic, with its unique script and phonology, presents challenges to learners. The Arabic script, written from right to left, is a beautiful calligraphic system that can seem daunting at first. The script's cursive nature and varying forms of letters make it an art in itself. But like any challenge, learning Arabic script is immensely rewarding. It opens the door to understanding classical texts and appreciating the visual artistry of Arabic calligraphy.

Arabic pronunciation can be tricky for non-native speakers. The language has sounds that are not present in many other languages. Learning to pronounce guttural sounds like "ع" and "ح" can be a hurdle, but with practice, they become accessible.

Here are some tips for Arabic learners:

Focus on the script: Learning the Arabic script is foundational to reading and writing in Arabic.

Regular practice: Consistency is key to mastering Arabic pronunciation and vocabulary.

Engage with native speakers: Conversing with native Arabic speakers helps improve speaking and comprehension skills.

Explore dialects: Understanding regional dialects enhances your communication abilities.

The Beauty of Arabic Script

Arabic script is an art form in its own right. The visual beauty of the script, with its elegant curves and flowing lines, is a reflection of the Arab world's cultural heritage. Arabic calligraphy is not only an artistic expression but also a means of preserving the language and religious texts. The art of calligraphy has deep cultural and spiritual significance and is celebrated in various forms across the Arab world.

Arabic Learning Methods

Learning Arabic can be pursued through various methods, each catering to different preferences and objectives. Here are some common approaches:

Formal Classroom Learning: Enrolling in Arabic language courses at educational institutions provides structured guidance.

Online Language Learning: There is a plethora of online platforms and apps designed for Arabic learners.

Self-Study: For those who prefer independent learning, self-study through textbooks and online resources is a viable option.

Language Immersion: Traveling to an Arabic-speaking country and immersing oneself in the language and culture can be highly effective.

The choice of method depends on individual learning styles and goals. Some learners thrive in a classroom environment, while others prefer the flexibility of online learning. Immersion is particularly effective for those seeking cultural understanding along with language proficiency.

Cultural and Historical Context

Understanding Arabic within its cultural and historical context is vital to appreciating the language fully. Arabic is not just a medium of communication but a gateway to Arab heritage, traditions, and identity. Learning Arabic provides insights into the profound influence of Islamic civilization, from art and architecture to science and philosophy. It unveils the rich tapestry of Arabic literature, from classical poetry to contemporary novels.

Real-Life Applications of Arabic

Learning Arabic is not limited to academics or personal interests. Proficiency in Arabic offers numerous real-life advantages. For those pursuing careers in international relations, diplomacy, translation, or journalism, Arabic language skills are highly sought after. With political and economic developments in the Arab world, Arabic speakers play a crucial role in bridging cultural gaps and fostering understanding.

Arabic is also a language of travel. Exploring Arabic-speaking countries becomes more enriching when you can communicate with locals in their language. It opens doors to unique experiences and interactions.

Challenges and Rewards

Embarking on a journey into Arabic learning is not without its challenges. The script, pronunciation, and dialects can be initially daunting. Yet, the rewards are immeasurable. Learning Arabic broadens horizons, enriches cultural understanding, and provides access to a vast reservoir of literature and history. It opens doors to careers and experiences that are otherwise inaccessible. The sense of achievement and personal growth that comes with mastering Arabic is a reward in itself.

Conclusion

The Arabic language is a treasure trove of culture, history, and tradition. Learning Arabic is not merely about acquiring a new skill; it's about embarking on a journey into a world of beauty and significance. As we've explored in this article, the challenges are real, but the rewards are even greater. Learning Arabic is a gateway to understanding a diverse and influential part of the world, and it is a journey worth undertaking. In a world that thrives on connections and communication.

[teachingglobal]

English and diversity

English is not just a language spoken in United States, United Kingdom, Canada and the other 88 countries where it is either official, administrative, or cultural language.

It is also important to know that besides British and American English, which are the pattern of textbooks, every country has a set of different aspects such as pronunciation, meaning of words and idioms (expressions that typically have a figurative meaning).

Speakers of English are called Anglophones, and as every language, there are many varieties, sometime even in the same city, like what happen with Portuguese, not only defined by European or Brazilian. When you change neighborhoods in the city of São Paulo, or London, you can hear the accents change.

There is also English as a lingua franca, when itis spoken between two people who do not share their first language (also called mother tongue).

Some misconceptions of different varieties is that many students consider British English "more beautiful" or "more formal" than other countries', but what British English? Posh? Cockney? There are many others.

Those mistakes can lead to prejudice, since the American Southern accent, pejoratively called red neck, or Ebonics, are seen as a second class varieties, ignoring the cultural aspects they bring in Literature, art and music.

Prof. Dr. Ed Gomes Jr

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Watakushirashiku kurasu tame no Nihongo wākubukku

New item:

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147 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Text in Japanese, Chinese, English, Portuguese, and Vietnamese.

[shibaraki]

lost cognitve function over shoyo speaking portuguese

RIGHT !! I think it would sound sexy to us non speakers but in reality he’s quite formal and clumsy with the pronunciation lmao. yk when an english speaker first learns a new language and it’s very stilted since it’s straight from a textbook? it’s kinda similar to that imo. BUT ITS STILL HOT! certain languages just sound more alluring in general

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hi! is it possible you have a book recs tag or something similar? if not, could you maybe recommend some books/textbooks on someone getting started with astronomy, if it's not too much trouble? thank you for your time!

hello!! it's no trouble at all! there are a lot of great resources for learning astronomy, depending on what you're looking for.

if you wanna learn basic concepts, i recommend Discovering the Universe by Neil F. Comins and William J. Kaufmann. It's a very descriptive textbook, so you don't have to know a lot of math going in. mathematical formulas are presented if you wanna go deeper into the subject, but that's totally optional and you don't need it to follow the text.

Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide by Dinah L. Moche is a more math-heavy workbook if you're interested in that.

50 Things To See With a Small Telescope by John A. Read is very popular stargazing guide. i've never used it but it's got excellent reviews. and there are both northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere editions!

lastly, for those who are portuguese speakers, i highly recommend Astronomia e Astrofísica by Kepler de Souza and Maria de Fátima Oliveira. it's the textbook i used to learn basic astronomy, and it's very comprehensive and easy to follow.

i would also recommend checking out NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day. they update daily, the images are breathtaking, and the texts are very informative.

i hope this helps, and if you need more specific recs, or if you have any question about astronomy, my ask box is always open! good night <3

[chennaiinlingua]

6 Effective Tips from Inlingua Experts to Learn Spanish Fast

When you are learning a new language, it is far easier when you are confined to the comforts of your home. When you are staying at home, you are the helm of your schedule, which is a very important factor to fit all the study you have to do. Learning Spanish is not an exception to this rule.

Spanish is one of the fastest-spreading languages in the world and is often listed as among the easiest for English speakers to learn. The key is to have the right tools and mindset to help you stay focused and have fun learning of this romance language that is closer to French and Italian.

Here are some six effective tips from inlingua experts that will help you to learn Spanish in a very short time.

1.     Build a good vocabulary

In any language, words are the building blocks that provide greater insight and understanding the inherent trait of the language. This rule applies to the Spanish language also, when you are setting out to learn Spanish, nothing else matters if you don’t know enough words.

Now, learning as you go is the ideal way to grow a substantial vocabulary in Spanish over time. Therefore, some good general advice is to try to use Spanish in your daily life and focus on learning the particular words and phrases you find most useful.

It is stated that the 1000 most frequent words in Spanish form nearly 87 per cent of all Spanish speaking. All you need is to build your vocabulary around those 1000 words. Seems easy, isn’t it?

2.     Spanish is very easy to learn

Just like the German and French, Spanish is also very easy to learn for English speakers. If you are benefitted from learning French, then you’ll take to Spanish like a duck to water. Being in the same language family, French and Spanish are related to each other. This gives you an upper hand in learning Spanish.

3.     Learning Spanish helps to open door to other romance languages

As discussed in this blog earlier, the Spanish language comes under the group of languages called as “Romance Language”. Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish and Romanian comes under this language family.

The good news is that if you learn Spanish, then half of your quest in learning Portuguese is over, as these two languages are mutually intelligible (means they have a sizeable number of words, that have the same meaning, with similar spelling and pronunciation). Apart from Portuguese, you get exposed to learn all the romance languages quite easily, without breaking much sweat.

4.     Take a self-study course

The most effective way to learn the basics is generally with a good course of Spanish for beginners, as all the important things are set out in an easily digestible distance for you.

Most importantly, make sure that the course you select includes a lot of dialogues and involves both audio and text so that you can develop your listening skills and learn to understand real Spanish.

Spanish Unveiled, which uses a unique method of storytelling is a very ideal Spanish self-study course that makes the language learning very memorable and enjoyable.

5.     Let not Spanish Grammar bother you!

A desire to learn Spanish grammar perfectly is one of the biggest pitfalls a beginner in Spanish language can fall into. Although learning the basics is necessary, you can get quite far with a basic knowledge of grammar, because the structure of Spanish sentences is often similar to English.

Let us not weaken the value of Spanish grammar. But the biggest risk is that you end up stressing about grammar rules so much that the rest of your research is grinding to a halt.

So, it is important to take some time to understand the elementary Spanish grammar found in the first few chapters of your course or textbook, and then move on.

6.     Listen to Spanish podcasts

Essentially, anything that takes no effort from your brains makes listening to a Podcast episode the perfect time. You can download or stream free episodes easily from the iOS Podcast app, or the Android Stitcher app.

Here are a few great podcasts for those who like listening to Spanish in spoken format.

1.     Notes in Spanish (Recommended for intermediates and advanced)

2.     Coffee Break Spanish (For beginners)

3.     Espanolistos – (For Intermediates and Advanced)

We conduct Spanish language classes and take Spanish language courses in Chennai. Our Students learn the language in a relaxed atmosphere in our small groups of not more than 8 participants. The inlingua method ensures that it is not the teacher who speaks, but you! You will find all levels with us: From the beginner’s course at level A1 to the advanced, almost native language level C2.

Founded in 1968, Bern Switzerland, inlingua is a globally renowned language training organization with 300 language centres in 35 countries, catering to the language requirements of over 500,000 across the globe. Millions of corporate, private clients, educational institutions, employees of various companies and government offices have benefited from the inlingua method of language training.