If you’re moving to Madeira or spending time on the island, one question often comes up: “Where should I live - Funchal or the countryside—if I want to learn Portuguese?” Funchal and rural Madeira offer unique opportunities to immerse yourself in European Portuguese,...
Madeira is a stunning, family-friendly island—and for English-speaking families who move here or raise children in a multilingual environment, the big question often is: “How can I raise my child to be fluent in both English and Portuguese?” The good news? Madeira is...
Learning Portuguese in Portugal - especially the European variant - can be a deeply rewarding experience. But it’s not without its challenges, especially if you're relying on resources made for Brazilian Portuguese or trying to learn “on the fly.” As a tutor who helps...
If you’re learning Portuguese in Madeira or anywhere else in Portugal, it’s essential to understand the key differences between European Portuguese (spoken in Portugal) and Brazilian Portuguese (spoken in Brazil). Although they share the same roots, they’ve evolved in...
Why Learn Portuguese in Madeira? Madeira is more than just a subtropical paradise in the Atlantic. For ex-pats, digital nomads, and long-term travellers, it’s also an ideal environment to learn European Portuguese—the version spoken in Portugal. Here’s why Madeira...