Ana Luiza Bergamini is the creator and author of http://www.practicalportuguese.com, a portal for foreigners who want to learn current, colloquial Brazilian Portuguese. Ana Luiza is a native Brazilian and has been teaching Portuguese for three years.

Real, everyday language is dynamic and everchanging, and Brazilian Portuguese is no exception. If you are about to get started with your Portuguese studies, take a look at these tips before you spend ...