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Ask About Student Housing at a Brazilian University
Ask the housing office which options exist for your program and what dates, costs, and requirements it can confirm.
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Ask About a Make-Up Exam at a Brazilian University
Explain which exam you missed, ask whether a second sitting is possible, and confirm the institution's current rules.
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No Entanto vs. Porém: How to Say ‘However’ in Portuguese
Both expressions mean ‘however,’ but sentence flow and punctuation affect how smoothly the contrast reads.
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What Does Por Outro Lado Mean in Portuguese?
Por outro lado means ‘on the other hand’; it introduces a different consideration, not automatically the opposite of the first point.
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Além Disso vs. Além do Mais: Add a Point in Portuguese
Both expressions add another point; choose the one that fits the flow and tone of your explanation.
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Ainda Assim in Portuguese: Say ‘Even So’ or ‘Still’
Ainda assim means ‘even so’ or ‘nevertheless’ and signals that a previous fact does not change what follows.
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Assim vs. Portanto: Draw a Conclusion in Portuguese
Portanto explicitly signals a conclusion; assim can mean ‘this way’ or introduce a result, depending on context.
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Por Exemplo vs. Como: Give Examples in Portuguese
Por exemplo announces an example; como can mean ‘such as’ before a list or ‘how’ in a question.
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Em Geral vs. De Modo Geral: Say ‘In General’ in Portuguese
Both phrases mean ‘in general’; use them to describe a pattern while leaving room for exceptions.
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Em Resumo vs. Resumindo: Summarize an Idea in Portuguese
Both expressions introduce a summary; choose a concise recap that reflects the details already discussed.
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Em Primeiro Lugar, Em Seguida, Por Fim: Order Ideas in Portuguese
Sequence connectors help readers follow steps, a presentation, or a list of priorities without losing the main idea.
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Ao Contrário vs. Pelo Contrário: Correct a Contrast in Portuguese
Ao contrário often describes an opposite arrangement; pelo contrário corrects or rejects the idea just mentioned.
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CELPE-Bras Exam Format: Written and Oral Test Guide
CELPE-Bras assesses how you use Portuguese in context through integrated written tasks and a face-to-face oral interaction.
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CELPE-Bras Written Part: Practice Integrated Portuguese Writing
The written part tests more than grammar: understand the material, decide what your reader needs, and write to accomplish a specific goal.
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CELPE-Bras Oral Test: Practice Personal and Everyday Topics
Build flexible speaking skills for a face-to-face Portuguese interaction instead of memorizing a speech that may not fit the question.
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CELPE-Bras Writing: Match Audience, Purpose, and Tone
Before writing, ask who will read your text, what they need, and what your message should accomplish.
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CELPE-Bras Listening Practice: Take Notes That Help You Write
Short, organized notes are more useful than trying to transcribe every word in a Portuguese audio or video.
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CELPE-Bras Reading Practice: Find Purpose and Key Details
Read for what a text is doing, not just for words you can translate one by one.
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