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A1 Beginner Brazilian Portuguese

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Watch a free grammar lesson, practise the exercises from the workbook, and discover a structured method that helps you speak Brazilian Portuguese with real confidence.

110+ exercises
10 weeks of study
A1 QECR level
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In this lesson, Barbara walks you through grammar and vocabulary exercises directly from Vamos Praticar — Volume 1. The download link for the exercises and the workbook is in the description below.

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Exercises covered in this lesson

The exercises below are taken from Vamos Praticar — Volume 1. Download them for free and follow along with the video.

Unit 1 — Exercise 3
Alimentacao: Find the Word That Does Not Belong
Identify which item in each group does not belong — fruits, vegetables, fish, bread, and more. Practises food vocabulary and semantic grouping at A1 level.
Unit 4 — Exercise 2
Presente do Indicativo: Ser, Estar e Ter
Complete the sentences using ser or estar. One of the most essential grammar points for any beginner in Brazilian Portuguese.
Unit 2 — Exercise 1 — Bonus
Artigos: Complete with the Correct Article
Fill in the definite articles — o, a, os, as — for a varied list of everyday nouns. Builds the foundation for gender agreement in Portuguese.
Unit 2 — Exercise 4 — Bonus
Objetos de Escritorio e Estudo: Odd One Out
Identify the item that does not belong in each set of school and office objects. Expands vocabulary in a concrete, memorable context.
Unit 5 — Exercise 1 — Bonus
Presente do Indicativo: Regular Verbs
Conjugate regular -ar verbs in the present tense with context-rich sentences covering daily routines, work, and study.
Unit 5 — Exercise 6 — Bonus
Profissoes: Masculine and Feminine Forms
Convert a list of 20 professions from feminine to masculine (and vice versa). Essential for speaking naturally about people and careers in Portuguese.
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Why This Method Works

Everything a beginner really needs

110+ Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises

Clear, progressive practice covering the most essential A1 topics — no filler, no repetition for its own sake.

Answer Key Included

Study independently, check your own progress, and identify exactly where you need more practice — no teacher required.

10-Week Structured Programme

One exercise per day — a realistic, sustainable pace designed for busy people who want consistent results.

For Self-Study and Classroom Use

Whether you study alone or with a teacher, the structure works in both contexts — used by learners and language instructors worldwide.

Real Brazilian Portuguese

Vocabulary and grammar taken from everyday life in Brazil — food, work, city, family, routines. Practical from page one.

Written by Native-Speaker Educators

Created by two experienced Brazilian Portuguese teachers — every exercise is pedagogically designed, not just generated.

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"This is an excellent book to practice tenses, conjugations and vocabulary for beginners and lower intermediate learners of Brazilian Portuguese. It's clear, accessible, modern and well designed. Most importantly, the examples in the gap fill and matching exercises are really well chosen and realistic. Highly recommended!"

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"As a beginner or lower intermediate learner, you’ll appreciate the practical examples that make learning feel relevant and immediately useful. Even advanced learners find themselves returning to this book to reinforce foundational skills. Highly recommended for those serious about gaining fluency in Brazilian Portuguese!"

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"Very useful exercises to learn the basics. Also great, as I've moved on to more advanced level material, I've found myself coming back to this book to recap and re-read to reinforce the basics."

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Vamos Praticar — Volume 1 gives you a complete, structured path from your very first words in Portuguese to confident A1-level communication. Available now on Amazon — print edition.

Authors:
Barbara do Vale Reis de Sousa & Grace Alves
Level
A1 — Beginner
Exercises
110+
Duration
10 weeks (1 exercise/day)
Answer key
Included
Language
Brazilian Portuguese
Published
April 2024