Mastering the Past Tense in Brazilian Portuguese - Free Course
Learn how Brazilians actually choose between the Pretérito Perfeito and Imperfeito.
Does it sound familiar?
👉 You’ve been studying Portuguese for quite some time, but the past tense never really stuck.
👉 You often stop mid-sentence thinking: “Wait… should this be perfect or imperfect?”
👉 And in the end, you feel like you’re guessing instead of choosing with certainty.
👉 You’ve been studying Portuguese for quite some time, but the past tense never really stuck.
👉 You often stop mid-sentence thinking: “Wait… should this be perfect or imperfect?”
👉 And in the end, you feel like you’re guessing instead of choosing with certainty.
Let me tell you something important: the problem is not with you.
The real problem is that most materials teach verb forms in isolation, but don’t teach how Brazilians actually choose one past tense over the other when they speak.
That’s exactly the gap this course was designed to fill
Mastering the Past Tense in Brazilian Portuguese is a practical, use-focused course designed to help you finally unlock the past tense in Brazilian Portuguese — without overload, confusion, or endless grammar rules.
It’s a guided learning process created by someone who teaches Portuguese for two decades, understands how English speakers think, and knows exactly where learners get stuck.
How this course it’s so effective
Instead of mixing everything at once, this course follows a clear, brain-friendly sequence that helps you build confidence step by step. You will:
👉 Learn the key differences between the two tenses.
👉 Understand small but important changes in meaning.
👉 Think more like a Brazilian when talking about the past.
Who this course is for
This course for any Portuguese learner who wants to finally understand and use the past tense with confidence.
If you still struggle with the past tense in Portuguese, this course is definitely for you!
What you’ll get inside the course
This is not a traditional grammar course. It’s a complete learning experience with theory, practice, and engaging resources designed to help you truly internalize the past tense once and for all.
Below, you can see all the resources that will make this happen:
👉 A progressive learning path with no guesswork.
👉 Bilingual explanations (Portuguese + English) so you never feel lost.
👉 Clear, step-by-step video lessons focused on real usage.
👉 Downloadable PDFs.
👉 Smart flashcards to help you easily memorize conjugations.
👉 Diverse and engaging practice exercises.
👉 Short stories and real-life contexts to see the tenses in action.
Meet Your Teacher
👋 Olá, I’m Ricardo Filgueira!
I’m from São Luís (Maranhão) and have been living in São Paulo since 2015. I’ve been teaching Portuguese since 2002, when I lived in Geneva, Switzerland.
I hold a degree in Modern Languages, I’m a specialist in Portuguese Language, a specialist in Distance Education and an Instructional Designer. I speak English, French, and I’m currently learning German.
When I’m not teaching or creating content, you’ll probably find me reading, working out or skateboarding.
Get to know more about me and my teaching style on my YouTube channel ⬇️
When the course starts
The course is 100% online and starts as soon as you sign up. No groups, no credit card required, instant access.
