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Teach Yourself Portuguese

In this episode, I will teach you how to introduce yourself to your new Brazilian Portuguese teacher or tutor and make the best out of your first lesson here on italki. Show them you're ready to start this journey by having the answer to the most frequent "first-conversation-questions" under your belt.

02 - How to introduce yourself to your brazilian tutor or teacher

In this episode, I will break down a long list of options when it comes to saying "thank you" in Brazilian Portuguese. After this episode, you'll be able to identify, understand and use the most common forms of showing gratitude.

50 Shades of Obrigado - When and how to use the different "Thank you's" in Portuguese

In this episode, I will teach you some alternative ways of agreeing and replying positively. There's nothing wrong with using "SIM", but it is always good to have some options under your belt. Sound more natural and explore different variations of the simple "SIM"-answer.