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The Myth
But I’m not good at languages!
I’d always wanted to learn a second language, I’d started many times, but never got anywhere.
At age 33 I thought I was destined to remain your typical monoglot English speaker forever.
But just 4 years later, I was fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and Catalan with a fairly reasonable level of French to boot, so what happened?
Means, Motive and Opportunity
The reason that most of us fail to retain any of the languages we were taught at school is because we didn’t have the means, motive or opportunity, not because we lacked the ability.
We were forced to learn languages we weren’t interested in (no motive), didn’t have anyone to practice with (no opportunity), using outdated and ineffective teaching techniques (no means).
Fortunately for you as a Capoeirista, you now have a powerful MMO to learn Portuguese!
Motive
You’re a Capoeirista!
Even if a trip to Brazil isn’t on the cards right now, Portuguese is the lingua franca of Capoeira. Go to an event in Italy, Poland or China and you’ll be able to make amigos.
Not to mention speaking Portuguese will revolutionise your singing in the roda!
Opportunity
Your fellow Capoeiristas!
Not just the native speakers from Brazil, but also the millions who already speak Portuguese as a second language. You have a world full of Capoeiristas to practice with.
There are also many books, documentaries and podcasts about Capoeira that are only available in Portuguese – a motive and an opportunity in one!
Means
This is where myself and the Papoeira.com team step in…
Forget the boring and ineffective language classes you endured at school. There are much more fun and effective ways to learn – we’ve put them together into our Portuguese for Capoeirstas eBook!
The Papoeira Technique
Portuguese for Capoeiristas is more than just a grammar book.
We use a variety of tried and tested language learning techniques that will make sure you succeed – Adeus monoglot anglophone!
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What our readers say:
This book is one-of-its-kind
Focus on fast succes
Dear all! Great book, easy to read and with great Structure. It is by far easiest way to get into portugues. Just one extra note; maybe you can add a the complete vocabulary at the end of your book in the next Edition;) Bom dia! Picada
Great to learn Portuguese by capoeira songs!
The combination with the Anki-cards works really well. I didn`t complete the book yet, but I will. I also use Duolingo to learn Portuguese. The advantage of the capoeira songs is, that I already know most of them, but never really understood everything good. It`s great to get some extra info about the cultural things/heritage.
I recommend this book to everyone who really wants to learn capoeira and its culture/language. It’s a must have!
One of the most useful capoeira books
This book is very useful and funny, it was a real pleasure to read it! You learn in an easy and fast way, getting closer to the Portuguese capoeira mysteries and culture! Highly highly HIGHLY recommended!!
The Team
Simon "Lapinha" Whyatt
Resident Anglophone and Former Monoglot.
Started late in the language game at 33, now fluent in 4 languages - living proof it is never too late!
Cinzia "Manteiga" Barberis
Our languages expert. Professional translator with a whopping 7 languages under her belt! Grammar doubts, just ask Manteiga...
Ana Claudia "Cutia" Paschoal
Our very own Brazilian - Not just any native speaker, but also talented vocalist. It is Cutia's dulcet tones that grace the audio tracks.