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The Aprender Journal

European Portuguese, written down: the language, the CIPLE exam, and the practical business of living in Portugal.

Moving to Portugal

The Portuguese phrases you actually need in week one

Thirty European Portuguese phrases for the café, the supermarket, the pharmacy and the landlord - the conversations that start the day you land.

2 September 2026 · 7 min read
Citizenship

The CIPLE A2 exam: what's on it, and how to prepare

The A2 Portuguese exam most people take on the way to citizenship - its four papers, the 55% pass mark, and a realistic study plan for each one.

2 September 2026 · 9 min read
Language

European vs Brazilian Portuguese: what actually differs

Pronunciation, pronouns, verb tenses and everyday vocabulary - the real differences between the Portuguese of Portugal and of Brazil, with examples.

2 September 2026 · 8 min read