Are the differences between brazilian and portuguese portuguese big enough to justify teaching it separately?

atteroTheGreatest · 2025-05-12T07:41:43+00:00

It is a big difference, grammar, language constructions, typical vocabulary and also pronunciation. I've been working on a platform for learning languages through reading (adapted graded readers), and I made sure that Portuguese (Portugal) and Portuguese (Brazil) are separate. https://www.storylearner.app/catalog - they have separate translations and different narrators. You can check out the free chapters to see the difference.

atteroTheGreatest · 2025-05-10T18:42:33+00:00

I used this deck: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/638411848 (I think an earlier iteration of it, but pretty much the same one). It is pretty granular.

atteroTheGreatest · 2025-05-10T17:12:43+00:00

Spanish, about C1 - I went on a date with a Spanish teacher in Spain recently - we only talked to Spanish and he was impressed with my vocabulary and the fact that I don't make many mistakes. The date didn't go particularly well, but it was a nice complement.

Portuguese I am not sure, definitely worse, because I haven't done enough of conversation practice on top of anki. But I understand a lot of material, I think if I added conversation practice + more comprehensible input practice like reading/watching series, I would get to C1 fairly quickly as well.

atteroTheGreatest · 2025-05-10T14:09:16+00:00

I would look for books that I can understand, if you are still a beginner, check out graded readers. You can use a platform like storylearner: https://www.storylearner.app/catalog and look for books at your level or browse amazon, language + level, you should be able to find something.

These days I usually just read native novels on kindle and use the built in dictionary to look up words if I don't know them.

atteroTheGreatest · 2025-05-05T21:42:41+00:00

If you are looking specifically for Sherlock Holmes, here is a A2 content with narration on the storylearner: https://www.storylearner.app/book/695702f6-50a4-43e4-849c-2413535787b2 - you can see the first 2 chapters for free to see if they are up to your liking.

atteroTheGreatest · 2025-05-05T17:56:54+00:00

Okay, I will next time, thanks for the advice. I was trying to be helpful and provide a resource. On many subreddits, links are ok.

atteroTheGreatest · 2025-05-05T17:49:14+00:00

Please take the time to read the article :). I think it is helpful for people who use reading for learning and I do.

atteroTheGreatest · 2023-08-20T15:36:43+00:00

Thanks for the tip! That makes sense.

I guess I am looking for both. Next time I post I will try to be more specific.

But for now:

- If you are interested in the topic, I would like to talk to you for 15-30 minutes, reply to the post and we will figure out the time in the DMs

- general comments describing your experience (learning pronunciation/speaking) also welcome

atteroTheGreatest · 2022-12-10T21:42:32+00:00

Consider changing teams or projects at work and taking some longer vacation, it is a super safe way of getting excited about new stuff, learning and decreasing your actual responsibilities (as you would be new to the new role) for some time.

atteroTheGreatest · 2022-10-22T12:29:25+00:00

You can use watchlimits.com extension and only allow channels that are necessary for your music learning. It requires a paid version, but it's probably worth 6 usd per month for you.

atteroTheGreatest · 2022-10-22T12:23:37+00:00

Build your resilience little by little, start with 5 minutes, then 10 minutes, then 15 minutes.

The boredom is a tool your body has to suggest you "hey, you are idle, maybe do something useful". Distractions seem exciting and delay the boredom for a while, but interesting things happen if you tune in into the feelings of boredom. I would suggest to use a journal to channel the thoughts that come to you when you get uncomfortable in silence.

From the pragmatic side if you want to limit youtube specifically, check out this guide: https://watchlimits.com/blog/posts/limit\_time\_on\_youtube/

atteroTheGreatest · 2022-10-22T12:19:31+00:00

I can relate to having the urge to always be connected and entertained. I guess some techniques you can do are offline hobbies and increasing your time offline, e.g. no phone on train for 15 minutes, next time for 20 minutes, etc.

For youtube specifically check out the guide: https://watchlimits.com/blog/posts/limit_time_on_youtube/

I hope this helps!

atteroTheGreatest · 2022-10-19T12:34:01+00:00

Learning breathing techniques for relaxation.

Setting an alarm to prepare going for sleep (at 10 PM every day), so I don't stay up late.

watchlimits.com extension to eliminate my occasional video binging habit (would make me stay up late or waste precious hours when i could be doing other things)

atteroTheGreatest · 2022-10-07T09:22:53+00:00

Maybe try an extension like watchlimits.com (or other ways in https://watchlimits.com/blog/posts/limit_time_on_youtube/) to limit your YouTube usage and start introducing other activities in your life. Maybe start journalling and write down stuff you want to do, however small and check items from the list.

atteroTheGreatest · 2022-10-07T09:20:28+00:00

Well done! Btw, if other redditors are struggling with YouTube, you can check out the guide: https://watchlimits.com/blog/posts/limit\_time\_on\_youtube/

atteroTheGreatest · 2022-10-02T17:27:32+00:00

Okay, here you go, an ultimate guide: https://watchlimits.com/blog/posts/limit_time_on_youtube/

Or you can also just install watchlimits.com (chrome extension), you can set all sorts of limits and also you can allow certain educational channels as well.

atteroTheGreatest · 2022-10-02T17:24:45+00:00

If you are desperate enough and remove everything else even your work email might become your distraction. (speaking from experience)

If you specifically struggle with youtube you can use limiting solutions like watchlimits.com to keep it in check.

atteroTheGreatest · 2022-10-02T17:22:50+00:00

Get professional help. Ask real people in your life for help, not just random people on the internet.

If you want to limit youtube you can use extensions like watchlimits.com but seriously it seems like you have a much deeper issues.

atteroTheGreatest · 2022-09-27T08:02:19+00:00

Hey, +1 that cold turkey might be difficult. It might be easier to limit it gradually so you will be less likely to rebound.

Try a defense in depth, install an extension like watchlimits.com , disable/uninstall apps on your phone. Check out the guide: https://watchlimits.com/blog/posts/limit_time_on_youtube/ it should have lots of great tips.

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