If you're trying to think your way into learning Portuguese, you're doing it wrong.
Learn Portuguese like you did English: by hearing a huge amount of it. (With at least a vague idea of what it means!)
Thousands of Portuguese Phrases, along with the English translations, presented directly to your brain: from practical to philosophical to flirting.
Just phrases, no filler!
Go way beyond the Portuguese language basics to not just communicate, but actually become an interesting person in Portuguese.
As an audio-only tool to learn Portuguese, it's a perfect companion for driving, walking, or...