Thrifty Explorations, LLC
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Learn European Portuguese easily! My books use simplified phonetics, breaking words into syllables with stress in CAPS—so there's no guessing!
Want to introduce yourself in Portuguese? 🇵🇹
“Chamo-me…”
(Pronounced: shah-moo meh)
Learning simple phrases like this builds confidence fast — especially for kids and families!
Grab a free pronunciation guide + explore my books:
thriftyexplorations.com
#LearnPortuguese #PhoneticPortuguese
“Chamo-me…”
(Pronounced: shah-moo meh)
Learning simple phrases like this builds confidence fast — especially for kids and families!
Grab a free pronunciation guide + explore my books:
thriftyexplorations.com
#LearnPortuguese #PhoneticPortuguese
June 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Want to introduce yourself in Portuguese? 🇵🇹
“Chamo-me…”
(Pronounced: shah-moo meh)
Learning simple phrases like this builds confidence fast — especially for kids and families!
Grab a free pronunciation guide + explore my books:
thriftyexplorations.com
#LearnPortuguese #PhoneticPortuguese
“Chamo-me…”
(Pronounced: shah-moo meh)
Learning simple phrases like this builds confidence fast — especially for kids and families!
Grab a free pronunciation guide + explore my books:
thriftyexplorations.com
#LearnPortuguese #PhoneticPortuguese
Want to say “Do you speak English?” in Portuguese? 🇵🇹
Learn it with easy-to-follow phonetics anyone can pronounce!
Find more in my beginner-friendly books & get a free pronunciation guide at:
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
More videos on YouTube!
#LearnPortuguese #MovingToPortugal #PortugueseForKids
Learn it with easy-to-follow phonetics anyone can pronounce!
Find more in my beginner-friendly books & get a free pronunciation guide at:
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
More videos on YouTube!
#LearnPortuguese #MovingToPortugal #PortugueseForKids
June 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Want to say “Do you speak English?” in Portuguese? 🇵🇹
Learn it with easy-to-follow phonetics anyone can pronounce!
Find more in my beginner-friendly books & get a free pronunciation guide at:
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
More videos on YouTube!
#LearnPortuguese #MovingToPortugal #PortugueseForKids
Learn it with easy-to-follow phonetics anyone can pronounce!
Find more in my beginner-friendly books & get a free pronunciation guide at:
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
More videos on YouTube!
#LearnPortuguese #MovingToPortugal #PortugueseForKids
Why I Created My Portuguese Books for Kids 🇵🇹
I created these simplified phonetic books to make learning easier for kids (and their grown-ups).
📚 Explore the books + get a free pronunciation guide:
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
🎥 Follow for more!
#PortugueseForKids #MovingToPortugal
I created these simplified phonetic books to make learning easier for kids (and their grown-ups).
📚 Explore the books + get a free pronunciation guide:
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
🎥 Follow for more!
#PortugueseForKids #MovingToPortugal
June 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Why I Created My Portuguese Books for Kids 🇵🇹
I created these simplified phonetic books to make learning easier for kids (and their grown-ups).
📚 Explore the books + get a free pronunciation guide:
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
🎥 Follow for more!
#PortugueseForKids #MovingToPortugal
I created these simplified phonetic books to make learning easier for kids (and their grown-ups).
📚 Explore the books + get a free pronunciation guide:
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
🎥 Follow for more!
#PortugueseForKids #MovingToPortugal
“Happy Birthday” in Portuguese is Feliz Aniversário.
Learn to say it with easy phonetics! 🇵🇹
📚 Check out my books & grab a free pronunciation guide at:
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
🎥 Plus YouTube videos here: youtube.com/@ThriftyExplorations
#LearnPortuguese #portugueseforkids #MovingToPortugal
Learn to say it with easy phonetics! 🇵🇹
📚 Check out my books & grab a free pronunciation guide at:
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
🎥 Plus YouTube videos here: youtube.com/@ThriftyExplorations
#LearnPortuguese #portugueseforkids #MovingToPortugal
June 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
“Happy Birthday” in Portuguese is Feliz Aniversário.
Learn to say it with easy phonetics! 🇵🇹
📚 Check out my books & grab a free pronunciation guide at:
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
🎥 Plus YouTube videos here: youtube.com/@ThriftyExplorations
#LearnPortuguese #portugueseforkids #MovingToPortugal
Learn to say it with easy phonetics! 🇵🇹
📚 Check out my books & grab a free pronunciation guide at:
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
🎥 Plus YouTube videos here: youtube.com/@ThriftyExplorations
#LearnPortuguese #portugueseforkids #MovingToPortugal
Want to start speaking Portuguese? Start with the basics — like how to ask the cost of something.
I’ve created a series of books using simplified phonetics to make learning easier for kids and adults
📲 Follow for more!
🌍 thriftyexplorations.com
#learnportuguese #europeanportuguese #movingtoportugal
I’ve created a series of books using simplified phonetics to make learning easier for kids and adults
📲 Follow for more!
🌍 thriftyexplorations.com
#learnportuguese #europeanportuguese #movingtoportugal
May 26, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Want to start speaking Portuguese? Start with the basics — like how to ask the cost of something.
I’ve created a series of books using simplified phonetics to make learning easier for kids and adults
📲 Follow for more!
🌍 thriftyexplorations.com
#learnportuguese #europeanportuguese #movingtoportugal
I’ve created a series of books using simplified phonetics to make learning easier for kids and adults
📲 Follow for more!
🌍 thriftyexplorations.com
#learnportuguese #europeanportuguese #movingtoportugal
🐶🐱 Did you know the Portuguese word for dog sounds like cow? 😄
Learn how to say cão and gato the fun + phonetic way!
Perfect for kids learning European Portuguese 🎉
Check out more learning resources at:
📚 thriftyexplorations.com
#learnportuguese #portugueseforkids #languagelearningforkids
Learn how to say cão and gato the fun + phonetic way!
Perfect for kids learning European Portuguese 🎉
Check out more learning resources at:
📚 thriftyexplorations.com
#learnportuguese #portugueseforkids #languagelearningforkids
May 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🐶🐱 Did you know the Portuguese word for dog sounds like cow? 😄
Learn how to say cão and gato the fun + phonetic way!
Perfect for kids learning European Portuguese 🎉
Check out more learning resources at:
📚 thriftyexplorations.com
#learnportuguese #portugueseforkids #languagelearningforkids
Learn how to say cão and gato the fun + phonetic way!
Perfect for kids learning European Portuguese 🎉
Check out more learning resources at:
📚 thriftyexplorations.com
#learnportuguese #portugueseforkids #languagelearningforkids
🕒 Want to learn how to ask the time in European Portuguese?
In this short video, I break it down with:
✅ Simplified phonetics
✅ Stress syllables for accurate pronunciation
Perfect for beginners!
📚 Explore my books + get a free 7-page pronunciation guide at thriftyexplorations.com
#learnportuguese
In this short video, I break it down with:
✅ Simplified phonetics
✅ Stress syllables for accurate pronunciation
Perfect for beginners!
📚 Explore my books + get a free 7-page pronunciation guide at thriftyexplorations.com
#learnportuguese
May 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🕒 Want to learn how to ask the time in European Portuguese?
In this short video, I break it down with:
✅ Simplified phonetics
✅ Stress syllables for accurate pronunciation
Perfect for beginners!
📚 Explore my books + get a free 7-page pronunciation guide at thriftyexplorations.com
#learnportuguese
In this short video, I break it down with:
✅ Simplified phonetics
✅ Stress syllables for accurate pronunciation
Perfect for beginners!
📚 Explore my books + get a free 7-page pronunciation guide at thriftyexplorations.com
#learnportuguese
Learning a new language comes with all the emotions — so why not learn to name them? 😊😢
Today’s words:
Feliz = happy
Triste = sad
One word, one step at a time.
📚 Want more beginner-friendly tools for you or your kids? Visit thriftyexplorations.com to explore my language-learning books!
Today’s words:
Feliz = happy
Triste = sad
One word, one step at a time.
📚 Want more beginner-friendly tools for you or your kids? Visit thriftyexplorations.com to explore my language-learning books!
May 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Learning a new language comes with all the emotions — so why not learn to name them? 😊😢
Today’s words:
Feliz = happy
Triste = sad
One word, one step at a time.
📚 Want more beginner-friendly tools for you or your kids? Visit thriftyexplorations.com to explore my language-learning books!
Today’s words:
Feliz = happy
Triste = sad
One word, one step at a time.
📚 Want more beginner-friendly tools for you or your kids? Visit thriftyexplorations.com to explore my language-learning books!
Ever dream of life in Portugal?
My beginner-friendly books help kids and adults learn European Portuguese with simple phonetics and fun visuals.
✨ Check them out at thriftyexplorations.com
💛 Follow for tips, quotes & expat encouragement!
#ExpatLifePortugal #PortugalExpats #movingtoportugal
My beginner-friendly books help kids and adults learn European Portuguese with simple phonetics and fun visuals.
✨ Check them out at thriftyexplorations.com
💛 Follow for tips, quotes & expat encouragement!
#ExpatLifePortugal #PortugalExpats #movingtoportugal
May 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Ever dream of life in Portugal?
My beginner-friendly books help kids and adults learn European Portuguese with simple phonetics and fun visuals.
✨ Check them out at thriftyexplorations.com
💛 Follow for tips, quotes & expat encouragement!
#ExpatLifePortugal #PortugalExpats #movingtoportugal
My beginner-friendly books help kids and adults learn European Portuguese with simple phonetics and fun visuals.
✨ Check them out at thriftyexplorations.com
💛 Follow for tips, quotes & expat encouragement!
#ExpatLifePortugal #PortugalExpats #movingtoportugal
🗣️ Want to improve your Portuguese speaking skills? Narrate your day out loud!
☕ “Estou a fazer café” (I’m making coffee.)
🧼 “Vou lavar as mãos” (I’m going to wash my hands.)
It feels silly — but it works. The more you say it, the more natural it gets!
Practice alone, no pressure. Just progress. 🇵🇹✨
☕ “Estou a fazer café” (I’m making coffee.)
🧼 “Vou lavar as mãos” (I’m going to wash my hands.)
It feels silly — but it works. The more you say it, the more natural it gets!
Practice alone, no pressure. Just progress. 🇵🇹✨
May 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🗣️ Want to improve your Portuguese speaking skills? Narrate your day out loud!
☕ “Estou a fazer café” (I’m making coffee.)
🧼 “Vou lavar as mãos” (I’m going to wash my hands.)
It feels silly — but it works. The more you say it, the more natural it gets!
Practice alone, no pressure. Just progress. 🇵🇹✨
☕ “Estou a fazer café” (I’m making coffee.)
🧼 “Vou lavar as mãos” (I’m going to wash my hands.)
It feels silly — but it works. The more you say it, the more natural it gets!
Practice alone, no pressure. Just progress. 🇵🇹✨
🇵🇹 Want to learn Portuguese with your kids — or even on your own?
My beginner-friendly books make learning European Portuguese fun and approachable for the whole family! 📚✨
These books use simple phonetics and visuals to help you actually use the language in everyday life.
#LearnPortuguese
My beginner-friendly books make learning European Portuguese fun and approachable for the whole family! 📚✨
These books use simple phonetics and visuals to help you actually use the language in everyday life.
#LearnPortuguese
May 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
🇵🇹 Want to learn Portuguese with your kids — or even on your own?
My beginner-friendly books make learning European Portuguese fun and approachable for the whole family! 📚✨
These books use simple phonetics and visuals to help you actually use the language in everyday life.
#LearnPortuguese
My beginner-friendly books make learning European Portuguese fun and approachable for the whole family! 📚✨
These books use simple phonetics and visuals to help you actually use the language in everyday life.
#LearnPortuguese
Want to sound more natural in Portuguese? Learn phrases, not just words!
It’s called chunking, and it helps you speak more smoothly—with fewer awkward pauses 💬✨
Just be sure to get the pronunciation right early on… relearning is no fun 😅
#LanguageLearningTips #LearnPortuguese #movingtoportugal
It’s called chunking, and it helps you speak more smoothly—with fewer awkward pauses 💬✨
Just be sure to get the pronunciation right early on… relearning is no fun 😅
#LanguageLearningTips #LearnPortuguese #movingtoportugal
April 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Want to sound more natural in Portuguese? Learn phrases, not just words!
It’s called chunking, and it helps you speak more smoothly—with fewer awkward pauses 💬✨
Just be sure to get the pronunciation right early on… relearning is no fun 😅
#LanguageLearningTips #LearnPortuguese #movingtoportugal
It’s called chunking, and it helps you speak more smoothly—with fewer awkward pauses 💬✨
Just be sure to get the pronunciation right early on… relearning is no fun 😅
#LanguageLearningTips #LearnPortuguese #movingtoportugal
Learn pronunciation + fun vocab with my bilingual books for kids 📚💛
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
I break down words & phrases with easy-to-follow phonetics (including stress syllables) so you and your little ones can learn to speak with confidence!
#LearnPortuguese #ExpatsInPortugal #PortugueseForKids
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
I break down words & phrases with easy-to-follow phonetics (including stress syllables) so you and your little ones can learn to speak with confidence!
#LearnPortuguese #ExpatsInPortugal #PortugueseForKids
April 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Learn pronunciation + fun vocab with my bilingual books for kids 📚💛
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
I break down words & phrases with easy-to-follow phonetics (including stress syllables) so you and your little ones can learn to speak with confidence!
#LearnPortuguese #ExpatsInPortugal #PortugueseForKids
👉 thriftyexplorations.com
I break down words & phrases with easy-to-follow phonetics (including stress syllables) so you and your little ones can learn to speak with confidence!
#LearnPortuguese #ExpatsInPortugal #PortugueseForKids
Consistency beats cramming every time. Think of language like a muscle — the more you use it, the stronger it gets.
Whether it’s 5 minutes reviewing flashcards, reading a kids' book together, or singing along to a favorite song — it adds up.
#PortugalExpats #portugueseforfamilies #portugueseforkids
Whether it’s 5 minutes reviewing flashcards, reading a kids' book together, or singing along to a favorite song — it adds up.
#PortugalExpats #portugueseforfamilies #portugueseforkids
April 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Consistency beats cramming every time. Think of language like a muscle — the more you use it, the stronger it gets.
Whether it’s 5 minutes reviewing flashcards, reading a kids' book together, or singing along to a favorite song — it adds up.
#PortugalExpats #portugueseforfamilies #portugueseforkids
Whether it’s 5 minutes reviewing flashcards, reading a kids' book together, or singing along to a favorite song — it adds up.
#PortugalExpats #portugueseforfamilies #portugueseforkids
Let’s count to five in Portuguese!
I use simplified phonetics — none of those confusing symbols.
You don’t have to have a language degree to get started — my books are made for real families, just like mine, learning together one word at a time.
Learn more: thriftyexplorations.com
#learnPortuguese
I use simplified phonetics — none of those confusing symbols.
You don’t have to have a language degree to get started — my books are made for real families, just like mine, learning together one word at a time.
Learn more: thriftyexplorations.com
#learnPortuguese
April 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Let’s count to five in Portuguese!
I use simplified phonetics — none of those confusing symbols.
You don’t have to have a language degree to get started — my books are made for real families, just like mine, learning together one word at a time.
Learn more: thriftyexplorations.com
#learnPortuguese
I use simplified phonetics — none of those confusing symbols.
You don’t have to have a language degree to get started — my books are made for real families, just like mine, learning together one word at a time.
Learn more: thriftyexplorations.com
#learnPortuguese
This is exactly what I do in my books—build vocab and include easy pronunciation guides to help kids (and parents!) speak with confidence.
📚 Tap the link below to learn more!
thriftyexplorations.com
#PortugueseVocabulary #PortugueseForBeginners #portugueseforfamilies #portuguesepronunciation
📚 Tap the link below to learn more!
thriftyexplorations.com
#PortugueseVocabulary #PortugueseForBeginners #portugueseforfamilies #portuguesepronunciation
March 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This is exactly what I do in my books—build vocab and include easy pronunciation guides to help kids (and parents!) speak with confidence.
📚 Tap the link below to learn more!
thriftyexplorations.com
#PortugueseVocabulary #PortugueseForBeginners #portugueseforfamilies #portuguesepronunciation
📚 Tap the link below to learn more!
thriftyexplorations.com
#PortugueseVocabulary #PortugueseForBeginners #portugueseforfamilies #portuguesepronunciation
If you’re waiting for the perfect moment when you feel 100% confident in your Portuguese… you might be waiting forever.
Give yourself permission to be a beginner. Be proud of the effort, not perfection. Learning a new language is brave — and it’s OK to stumble along the way.
#languagelearningtips
Give yourself permission to be a beginner. Be proud of the effort, not perfection. Learning a new language is brave — and it’s OK to stumble along the way.
#languagelearningtips
March 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
If you’re waiting for the perfect moment when you feel 100% confident in your Portuguese… you might be waiting forever.
Give yourself permission to be a beginner. Be proud of the effort, not perfection. Learning a new language is brave — and it’s OK to stumble along the way.
#languagelearningtips
Give yourself permission to be a beginner. Be proud of the effort, not perfection. Learning a new language is brave — and it’s OK to stumble along the way.
#languagelearningtips
When we learn a new language, we’re not just memorizing vocabulary — we’re tracing the footsteps of history, understanding the stories that shaped a people, and tuning into the ways that culture is shifting right now.
#PortugalExpats #portugueseforfamilies #learnportuguese #portugueseforkids
#PortugalExpats #portugueseforfamilies #learnportuguese #portugueseforkids
March 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
When we learn a new language, we’re not just memorizing vocabulary — we’re tracing the footsteps of history, understanding the stories that shaped a people, and tuning into the ways that culture is shifting right now.
#PortugalExpats #portugueseforfamilies #learnportuguese #portugueseforkids
#PortugalExpats #portugueseforfamilies #learnportuguese #portugueseforkids
Learning a new language doesn’t have to be overwhelming. One of the best ways to start? Children’s books.
They’re built for repetition, rhythm, and simple vocabulary—which makes them perfect for beginners of any age.
#LanguageLearningForKids #languagelearningtips
They’re built for repetition, rhythm, and simple vocabulary—which makes them perfect for beginners of any age.
#LanguageLearningForKids #languagelearningtips
March 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Learning a new language doesn’t have to be overwhelming. One of the best ways to start? Children’s books.
They’re built for repetition, rhythm, and simple vocabulary—which makes them perfect for beginners of any age.
#LanguageLearningForKids #languagelearningtips
They’re built for repetition, rhythm, and simple vocabulary—which makes them perfect for beginners of any age.
#LanguageLearningForKids #languagelearningtips
Language isn’t just words—it’s a gateway to connection, culture, and a bigger world. Kids show us this every day with their natural ability to absorb new languages.
Learning a new language doesn’t just expand vocabulary; it expands possibilities. Let’s give our kids (and ourselves!) that gift.
Learning a new language doesn’t just expand vocabulary; it expands possibilities. Let’s give our kids (and ourselves!) that gift.
March 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Language isn’t just words—it’s a gateway to connection, culture, and a bigger world. Kids show us this every day with their natural ability to absorb new languages.
Learning a new language doesn’t just expand vocabulary; it expands possibilities. Let’s give our kids (and ourselves!) that gift.
Learning a new language doesn’t just expand vocabulary; it expands possibilities. Let’s give our kids (and ourselves!) that gift.
What makes our books unique?
✔️ Designed for English-speaking families
✔️ Uses simplified phonetics & syllable breakdowns for correct pronunciation
✔️ Engaging illustrations keep kids excited to learn
✔️ Perfect for expat families, bilingual households, & early learners
#portugueseforfamilies
✔️ Designed for English-speaking families
✔️ Uses simplified phonetics & syllable breakdowns for correct pronunciation
✔️ Engaging illustrations keep kids excited to learn
✔️ Perfect for expat families, bilingual households, & early learners
#portugueseforfamilies
March 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
What makes our books unique?
✔️ Designed for English-speaking families
✔️ Uses simplified phonetics & syllable breakdowns for correct pronunciation
✔️ Engaging illustrations keep kids excited to learn
✔️ Perfect for expat families, bilingual households, & early learners
#portugueseforfamilies
✔️ Designed for English-speaking families
✔️ Uses simplified phonetics & syllable breakdowns for correct pronunciation
✔️ Engaging illustrations keep kids excited to learn
✔️ Perfect for expat families, bilingual households, & early learners
#portugueseforfamilies
I know how intimidating it can feel to speak in a language that isn’t your own. But every word you say, even if imperfect, is proof of your strength. Learning and using a new language is a bold act—one that connects you with others and opens new doors.
#expatparenting #ExpatLife #MovingToPortugal
#expatparenting #ExpatLife #MovingToPortugal
March 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I know how intimidating it can feel to speak in a language that isn’t your own. But every word you say, even if imperfect, is proof of your strength. Learning and using a new language is a bold act—one that connects you with others and opens new doors.
#expatparenting #ExpatLife #MovingToPortugal
#expatparenting #ExpatLife #MovingToPortugal