Cristina LoureiroFeb 1, 20222 min readWhat is the preposition you need in Portuguese to say “to be interested in” or “to wait for”? That’s right. It's the preposition POR. Here is a list of 10 verbs followed by the preposition POR: Are you a Learner of Portuguese, a...
Cristina LoureiroNov 2, 20211 min readYour eco-conscious possessivesInspired by the COP26 in Glasgow, the possessives in Portuguese are here to embrace the environmental cause. And they are keen to make a...
Cristina LoureiroNov 1, 20211 min readWhy is WAS/ WERE in Portuguese always driving me nuts?Oh no, not the verb TO BE again! First thing to remember: TO BE is either SER or ESTAR, so take your pick.* Then, decide whether it is...
Cristina LoureiroOct 4, 20212 min readWhat is YOUR favourite drink, coffee or tea? – Possessive Pronoun YOUR in PortuguesePlease remember to LIKE and SHARE this post if it was useful to you. Thanks! Personally, I would choose coffee. Needless to say,...
Cristina LoureiroOct 1, 20212 min readIS THE PREPOSITION “POR” GIVING YOU A HARD TIME? NOT FOR MUCH LONGER!The preposition POR usually pairs up in a lively duet with the preposition PARA, and more often than not they can both cause a lot of...
Cristina LoureiroOct 1, 20211 min readLearning PortugueseWHY I LOVE TEACHING ONLINEFor almost 2 years now I have been teaching Portuguese exclusively online. Do I recommend it? Oh yes, DEFINITELY! Would my students...