Facilitated by
Laura
Hello there! I’m an engineer and proud cat mom. Originally from Brazil, I moved to Pittsburgh in January 2023. I’m a crochet doll maker (a technique called Amigurumi) and passionate about nature—I love hiking and am exploring bird and flower photography. I’m also a watercolor painting enthusiast and enjoy diving into simple sewing projects. I'll be facilitating a Portuguese Pronunciation learning circle.
Welcome!
Seja bem-vindo(a)!
Thank you for joining this Portuguese Pronunciation Practice circle! I’m Laura, I’m Brazilian, and I’ll be your facilitator.
Just like you, I face challenges with pronunciation—though in my case, it’s with English! I know how tricky it can be to get comfortable with the sounds of a new language.
This circle is a safe and supportive space to practice and improve your pronunciation, but it’s also an opportunity to dive deeper into Brazilian Portuguese. Along the way, we’ll explore:
1. How stress and intonation shape the rhythm of Portuguese
2. Commonly misunderstood or tricky word pairs
3. The cultural richness of the language through music, poetry, and everyday expressions
I can’t wait to get started and help you feel more confident speaking Portuguese. Let’s make this a fun and enriching journey for everyone!
Course materials we'll use
Knowing how to correctly pronounce words when you learn to speak a new language is crucial for speaking it well. It is no different with Portuguese.
We will be using reference material as well as Brazilian music, poetry, and everyday expressions.
Join this learning circle
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Meetings
- April 17 at 10AM EDT
- April 24 at 10AM EDT
- May 1 at 10AM EDT
- May 8 at 10AM EDT
- May 15 at 10AM EDT
- May 22 at 10AM EDT
Location
CLP Main Library - Oakland, 2nd floor - Free to the People Gallery, Pittsburgh