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Saying Hello and Goodbye in Russian

To greet one person with whom you're on informal ty (tih) terms, use the word Zdravstvuj (zdrah-stvooy; hello). To greet a person with whom you're on formal vy [more…]

Ten Things Never to Say or Do in Russia

Sometimes, knowing what NOT to do is even more important if you want to fit in or at least produce a good impression. Read on to find out about ten Russian social taboos. [more…]

Sounding Like a Real Russian with Proper Pronunciation

Compared to English pronunciation, which often has more exceptions than rules, Russian rules of pronunciation are fairly clear and consistent. [more…]

Working with Verbs in Arabic

You'll be very pleased to know that verb tenses in Arabic, when compared to other languages, are fairly straightforward. Basically, you only need to be concerned with two proper verb forms: the past and [more…]

Creating Simple, Verb-Free Sentences in Arabic

There are two ways to form sentences in Arabic: You can manipulate definite and indefinite nouns and adjectives, or you can pull together nouns, adjectives, and verbs. In Arabic, it's possible to create [more…]

Understanding Basic Portuguese Grammar

Grammar. Remember that word from high school? Figuring out how to categorize types of words and understanding where they go in a sentence is like putting together a puzzle. And here's some good news: Portuguese [more…]

Understanding the Interaction between Nouns and Adjectives in Arabic

Nouns and adjectives go hand in hand, and in Arabic you can manipulate nouns and adjectives to create little phrases. Unlike in the English language, nouns in Arabic always come before the adjective. [more…]

Introducing Yourself in Portuguese

Introducing yourself is easy as torta de morango (toh-tah jee moh-dahng-goh; strawberry pie). Here are a couple different ways to do it: [more…]

Surveying Sticky Sounds in Russian

Some Russian letters and sounds are hard for speakers of English. Take a look at a few of them and find out how to pronounce them. [more…]

Portuguese Exclamations

To show excitement or appreciation for something, you speak in exclamations. Exclamations in Portuguese are much the same as in English, as the following list, which translates some common expressions [more…]

Tricky Portuguese Pronunciations

Some common words in Portuguese are tricky for non-native speakers to pronounce. The following list contains a few of them and their correct pronunciations so you can speak them like a pro. [more…]

Speaking Formally in Portuguese

If you’re talking in Portuguese to an authority figure or you want to show respect to an elderly person, be sure to call him or her [more…]

How to Conjugate Regular Portuguese Verbs in Present Tense

Regular verbs in Portuguese end in -ar, -er, and -ir. For the present tense of the verb, just take off the ending and add -o, -a, -amos or -am. The following list shows the conjugation for the [more…]

How to Say the Alphabet in Portuguese

When you’re learning Portuguese, reciting your ABCs is probably one of the first things you need to know. The following table is a handy guide to help you get a handle on how to pronounce letters in Portuguese [more…]

Question Words in Portuguese

Even if you’re not a reporter, you need to know how to say who, what, when, where, why, and how in Portuguese — and if you’re a tourist in Portugal or Brazil, knowing how to say [more…]

Numbers from 1 to 10 in Portuguese

Counting from 1 to 10 is a basic skill in any language. How to say those numbers in Portuguese is what the following table shows you: [more…]

Standard Portuguese Greetings

If you’re speaking Portuguese, knowing the right questions to ask goes a long way toward helping you make friends in Brazil and Portugal. The following list shows some common questions and greetings. [more…]

Portuguese For Dummies Cheat Sheet

If you want to be understood in Brazil or Portugal, knowing the basics of Portuguese is a necessity. Portuguese For Dummiesgives you lots of information on the language, including how to recite the Portuguese [more…]

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