Learn Brazilian Portuguese // Lesson 3: Intro to "é"

Summary

This video lesson serves as an introduction to using the accent 'é' in Portuguese. The lesson focuses on pronunciation, stressing the importance of nasal sounds and accent marks. Key vocabulary such as 'fácil' (easy), 'bom' (good), 'com' (with), and 'importante' (important) is covered, with practical phrases like 'É bom falar com você' (It's good to talk to you) and 'Estudar é bom' (Studying is good). The video encourages repetition and application of the material, offering a helpful approach for beginners to grasp the nuances of Portuguese pronunciation and grammar in a simple, engaging way.

Takeaways

• 😀 Learn how to pronounce 'é' in Portuguese, with examples like 'fácil' (easy) and 'bom' (good).
• 😀 The accent on 'é' helps indicate stress in words, such as in 'fácil' and 'é'.
• 😀 In Portuguese, 'é' sounds like the 'air' in English, as in 'É fácil' (It's easy).
• 😀 Practice using common phrases like 'Não é fácil' (It's not easy) and 'É muito bom' (It's really good).
• 😀 Portuguese nasal sounds are crucial for accurate pronunciation, such as the 'ng' sound in 'bom' and 'com'.
• 😀 The word 'importante' shows how to pronounce complex syllables, with nasal 'ng' sounds and specific tongue placement.
• 😀 The phrase 'é importante' means 'it's important', which can be used in contexts like 'É importante falar português' (It's important to speak Portuguese).
• 😀 You can say 'estudar é bom' (studying is good) or combine phrases to express more complex ideas like 'Estudar é bom, mas é importante falar com as pessoas' (Studying is good, but it's important to talk to people).
• 😀 Words like 'também' (also) and 'mas' (but) help you connect ideas in sentences, such as 'Estudar é bom, mas é importante falar com as pessoas também' (Studying is good, but it's important to talk to people too).
• 😀 The lesson emphasizes repeating phrases 3-5 times a week for better retention and fluency in Portuguese.

Q & A

What does the accent over the 'é' in 'fácil' indicate?

The accent over the 'é' in 'fácil' indicates the stress in the word, so the pronunciation is 'fá-ciu' instead of 'fa-ciu'.

How is the 'é' in 'fácil' pronounced in Portuguese?

The 'é' in 'fácil' is pronounced like the 'é' in the English word 'air'.

What is the pronunciation of the 'il' in 'fácil'?

The 'il' in 'fácil' is pronounced like 'iu', almost as if you just saw something gross.

What is the meaning of 'não é fácil'?

'Não é fácil' means 'it's not easy' in Portuguese.

What is the nasal pronunciation in the word 'bom'?

In 'bom', the 'om' is pronounced with a nasal 'ng' sound, where the 'm' sounds closer to 'ng', but not fully finishing the 'g' sound.

How would you say 'it's really good to travel and learn languages' in Portuguese?

'É muito bom viajar e aprender línguas.'

What is the correct pronunciation of 'com' in Portuguese?

'Com' is pronounced with a nasal 'ng' sound, and the 'c' is pronounced like the 'c' in 'Bronco' or 'Bianca' in English.

What does 'importante' mean, and how is it pronounced?

'Importante' means 'important'. The last syllable is pronounced 'chi', and there is a nasal 'ng' sound when pronouncing the 'an'.

What is the meaning of 'estudar é bom'?

'Estudar é bom' means 'studying is good' in Portuguese.

How would you say 'studying is good, but it's important to talk to people too' in Portuguese?

'Estudar é bom, mas é importante falar com as pessoas também.'