As predicted, I studied a bit more of the FSI Portuguese course [now units 1-5 are complete]. I feel that it has really helped with my listening and pronunciation skills and I learned basic verbs which I have skipped in the past. Hoping to go on to study a bit on livemocha. There are some writing and speaking exercises that I have skipped in the past that I should be done.
Update 19:46
Just studied a little on livemocha. Submitted a speaking exercise and I feel my pronunciation is much better than in the past. The course is now 70% complete. I would really like to finish a course on livemocha. After having it for over 2 years I have not once completed a course. Hopefully I can finish Portuguese 101 and move onto 102 which I have the feeling that I may have already started.
Update 23:50
Studied unit 6 of FSI portuguese and then wrote some sentences into my journal on lang-8 on the words 'pretender' - to plan on or to intend to and 'querer' - to want, plus a couple of other sentences. Did a writing exercise on livemocha and completed unit 4 of Portuguese 101 in which I made two spelling mistakes: barato - cheap and esta - this. Watched a bit of a cartoon in Portuguese and noticed a slight improvement in my listening skills which was encouraging. Rediscovered the site Brazilianpodcast so I might start using that once I have finished with FSI.
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