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Native speakers as teachers and translators

24 October 20224 September 2022 / Ana Catarina Palma Neves / Leave a comment

[Originally published on 12 December 2013] It’s a very common belief that when learning a foreign language one is better served with a native speaker teacher. In translation it is a rule that a translator only should translate into his/her native language. But... is it so? In all fields, a good professional is a good … Continue reading Native speakers as teachers and translators

Influences of the Portuguese language

19 October 20224 September 2022 / Ana Catarina Palma Neves / Leave a comment

[Originally published on 20 November 2013] Pretty much all countries (especially in Europe) were invaded and controlled by other people. And that meant these other people would imposed their own language onto the new territories. Although Portugal is one of the countries in Europe with the oldest borders it also had its share of invasions … Continue reading Influences of the Portuguese language

Portuguese Language vs. English Language

26 September 20224 September 2022 / Ana Catarina Palma Neves / Leave a comment

[Originally published on 3 September 2013] There are some differences between languages due to cultural background and its origins. English language has lots of influences. Due to this evolution words from Latin origin are considered “big words” and those with an Anglo-Saxon origin are ordinary. In Portuguese, a language that evolved directly from Latin, “big … Continue reading Portuguese Language vs. English Language

Portuguese Language vs. Spanish Language

19 September 20224 September 2022 / Ana Catarina Palma Neves / Leave a comment

[Originally published on 7 September 2012] When I was living in London whenever I said I'm Portuguese people would start talking to me in Spanish. And I would say: "That's Spanish". And then they went on speaking to me in Spanish... I realize that Spanish and Portuguese are very similar to English ears but... Don't … Continue reading Portuguese Language vs. Spanish Language

Learning a new language

5 September 20224 September 2022 / Ana Catarina Palma Neves / Leave a comment

[Originally published on 5 August 2012] Learning a new language is a challenge, needs hard work and takes time. If you're not motivated you will not get it, like everything else in life. Taking classes is essential for you to get the structure of the language and the basics of how it works. After that … Continue reading Learning a new language

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