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Fajã de Santo Cristo

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Maria

One of many memorable days on our recent language immersion tour of the Azores Islands took place while visiting Fajã de Santo Cristo on São Jorge island. A fajã is a flat, often sloping piece of land found along the … Continue reading →

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DIA DE PORTUGAL: CELEBRATING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Maria

The recent Dia de Portugal celebration in San Jose, California was enjoyed by thousands of attendees. For many this is a time to enjoy music and dancing, native food, and unique handicrafts. But for people of Portuguese background this unique … Continue reading →

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How to Use the Verb Ser in Portuguese

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Maria

How to Use the Verb Ser in Portuguese The verbs Ser and Estar are equivalent to the English verb to be. In Portuguese these two verbs are irregular and can’t be used interchangeably.  Now let’s study the usage of the … Continue reading →

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