How to Join a University Study Group in Brazil: Portuguese Phrases
Practice useful phrases for joining or organizing a study group, from suggesting a meeting to asking someone to explain a difficult topic.
Real Life Portuguese · 5 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Use estudar junto or fazer um grupo de estudos for studying together or forming a study group. An invitation is easier to answer when it says what you will review and offers a specific time. You can ask whether people prefer to meet in person or online.
Invite classmates with a clear topic and time
Topam estudar…? is an informal invitation meaning are you up for studying…? With a less familiar classmate, use a more neutral question.
Vocês topam revisar o capítulo quatro amanhã?
Are you up for reviewing chapter four tomorrow?
Que horário funciona melhor para vocês?
What time works best for you?
Ask for clarification when you need it
You can participate even while learning Portuguese. Ask someone to explain an idea another way, give an example, or repeat a key word. If you understood part of the explanation, say which part so the group knows where to continue.
Não entendi bem… (I did not quite understand…) is more useful than pretending you followed. For another example, ask você pode dar um exemplo?
Não entendi bem a diferença entre esses conceitos.
I did not quite understand the difference between these concepts.
Você pode explicar essa parte de outro jeito?
Can you explain this part another way?
Finish with a manageable plan
Before the group ends, recap the topics and choose one next step. Someone might prepare questions, locate a reading, or suggest a meeting time. Keep the plan manageable so people can follow it.
If the group chat is busy, post the date and topic in one message. Confirm the location or link if it changes.
Na próxima vez, podemos revisar os exercícios cinco e seis.
Next time, we can review exercises five and six.
Eu mando o link da chamada no grupo.
I will send the call link in the group chat.
Put it into practice
Set a clear topic and time, ask for clarification, and finish by agreeing on one next step.
Quick practice
Which Portuguese example matches “I did not quite understand the difference between these concepts”?
Choose an answer to check yourself.
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