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Learn Portuguese
  • Most letters make the same sound in Portuguese as they do in English. Those letters are not on the Sound Map.
  • The 13 sounds that are not the same as English are on the Sound Map. Each new sound has a symbol below to help you remember the new sound.
  • When you see a symbol or a letter below a letter, make the sound BELOW.
  • Some Portuguese vowel sounds are made in the nose. To hear them, hold your nose as you say the vowel. With practice you will be able to do it without using your hand!
  • Click here to download the complete Sound Map guide.

To view the sample Sound Maps, right-click on the links below and select "Save As". If you are using a Mac, ctrl+click (or right-click if you have a two-button mouse) and select "Save Link As".


Also available through Nardagani is a short book of Portuguese phrases, useful for daily activities when traveling. The phrase book includes months of the year, numbers, common questions, and more! Click here to download the sample book of phrases.


To purchase the Sound Maps and the short book with phrases useful for traveling, please contact Narda at narda@nardagani.com or 208-720-4401. Purchase price is $25.00 and includes shipping and handling.

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Sound Map 1 Front (right-click to save)

"A" makes 2 sounds:
  • An exclamation under it the sound is Ahhhh!
  • A pig's nose symbol under it, go to the nose and say Ahhhh.
"E" makes 2 sounds:
  • The small "a" with two dots inside the sound is "A" but in the nose.
  • "E" with a rocker below is a short "E" sound.
Click here to view sample Sound Map.



Sound Map 1 Back (right-click to save)

On the back are sentences for practicing the sounds on page 1.

Click here to view sample Sound Map.



Sound Map 2 Front (right-click to save)

  • Two dots in the small "e" is the "E" sound in the nose.
  • Two dots in the small "o" is the "O" sound in the nose.
  • Exclamation under an "O" is a blend of "Ahhh" and "Oh" as in "Ought."
  • The triangle is the "oo" sound as in "Food."
  • The triangle with two dots in it, go to the nose.
Click here to view sample Sound Map.



Sound Map 2 Back (right-click to save)

On the back are sentences for practicing the sounds on page 2.

Click here to view sample Sound Map.



Sound Map 3 Front (right-click to save)

  • A curly under the "R" is rolling on the tongue.
  • Three scratches underneath is scratchy in the throat.
  • The third symbol is a simplified version of your finger over your lips saying "shhhh."
  • The "Z" with a line through it is the sound "S" makes as in Asia.
Click here to view sample Sound Map.



Sound Map 3 Back (right-click to save)

On the back are sentences for practicing the sounds on page 3.

Click here to view sample Sound Map.





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