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Welcome to Um Cafezin! Here you will find complete lessons on the Brazilian language and culture: from grammar explanations and everyday slang to practice activities to test what you have learned. Grab your coffee and happy studying!

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Grammar activity of the dayVerb gostar in Portuguese: present indicative

The verb gostar is one of the most used verbs in Portuguese. It means “to like”. We use it to talk about…

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Hello, dear students and teachers! This site was created with you in mind: whether you are a teacher looking for materials for your classes or a student learning Brazilian Portuguese. Here you will find activities (grammar, vocabulary and more) and lessons designed for teaching Portuguese as a foreign language. Happy studying!