Moving to Portugal? Why Duolingo Won’t Help You!

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Moving to Portugal? Why Duolingo Won’t Help You! — Are you preparing for your move to Portugal and relying on Duolingo to learn Portuguese? You might be surprised to learn that it focuses on Brazilian Portuguese!

In this video, I explain how Brazilian Portuguese differs from European Portuguese and why that can make it harder to understand locals when you move to Portugal. 🇵🇹 From differences in pronunciation and vocabulary to grammar, there are key distinctions you need to know!
I also discuss why gamified apps like Duolingo might not be the best way to learn a language if you want to get conversational fast. Instead, I’ll share practical tips and proven methods to help you speak European Portuguese with confidence!

Have you been learning Portuguese with Duolingo? Let me know your experience in the comments! And don't forget to subscribe for more tips on learning European Portuguese! – Filmed in Lisbon, Portugal by Liz Sharma, a Portuguese teacher in Lisbon and founder of Talk the Streets.

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