Leonor has a test on opposite words tomorrow, so she asks her father to help her study while they walk home from school. Throughout their practice, you’ll learn lots of Portuguese adjectives, plus many examples of when to use ser vs. estar.
Palavras Opostas
Opposite Words
Consonant Sounds and the European Portuguese Alphabet
Mastering the consonant sounds are essential to understanding and speaking European Portuguese. While many sounds are similar in English, there are a handful that are extra challenging to learn and pronounce, including “s”, “r”, “lh”, “x” and “z”. Check out the complete reference guide with audio examples here! Chapters: 00:00 Intro […]
Fãs de Pão
Fans Of Bread
Vera and Duarte start getting hungry while discussing what they like to eat. Notice how the regular -ar verbs, such as ficar, precisar, gostar, comprar, apanhar, and chegar are conjugated throughout the dialogue.
Queres Vir Cá Jantar?
Want To Come Over For Dinner?
Ana and João meet unexpectedly in the park and make plans to catch up later that day.
Hugo e Patrícia à Mesa de Jantar (ANIMATED!)
Hugo and Patricia at the Dinner Table (Animated!)
As dinner is served, Hugo reveals some unusual eating habits…
Os Tons do Português
Shades of Portuguese
We all have moments where we need some colourful language to express ourselves. (No, we’re not talking about swear words, that’s for another episode). Today we go through the whole colour spectrum while featuring the Shorty, “Um Lindo Bebé“. Do you know how to say your favourite colour in Portuguese?
O Que é Isso?
What is That?
Telma and Filipe practice their Portuguese skills at the dinner table.
Questões Inconvenientes
Inconvenient Questions
Like any curious child, Tiago is constantly asking his parents questions, but some are easier to answer than others… (Previously launched as audio-only, now fully-animated by our talented friend, Wayne!)
Uma Série de Perguntas
A Series of Questions
Leonor asks Gustavo questions about his busy day.
Dois Pais à Conversa
Two Parents Chatting
Two parents meet and realize their children go to the same school. Hear some basic conversation skills in action: introductions, greetings, simple comments, and questions.
Uma Ida à Boutique
A Trip to the Boutique
A woman goes to a clothing boutique and asks for some help finding the perfect dress.
Deixa-me Dormir!
Let Me Sleep!
Another day at home begins and Martim is already hungry and bored. Lara has to get creative if she wants to sleep in.
Um Homem Desorientado
A Disoriented Man
Marco is lost! In more ways than one…
Uma Conversa Na Sala De Chá
A Conversation in the Tea Room
David is looking for somewhere to enjoy a cup of tea. Luckily, he meets Sara, who takes him to the tea room and teaches him some Portuguese vocabulary along the way.
Um Bom Restaurante
A Good Restaurant
Natália and Pedro decided to enjoy a nice lunch together. Find out what they ordered!
Uma Ida Às Compras
A Shopping Trip
A man goes to a store to buy some clothes. Will the saleswoman find everything he wants in the right size?
Um Jantar a Dois
A Dinner for Two
Luís and Maria decide to go out for dinner in a fancy restaurant without making a reservation. Learn some useful phrases for ordering food in a restaurant and discover some popular Portuguese dishes.
A Rotina do Filipe
Filipe's Routine
Meet Filipe and follow along with his weekly routine to see how this young Portuguese man goes about his daily life.
Um Lindo Bebé
A Beautiful Baby
The birth of a new baby prompts a colourful conversation with Tiago, who is fascinated with little Bruno.
Dona Ana no Consultório Médico
Dona Ana at the Doctor's Office
Dona Ana visits her doctor, Doutor Afonso, to check on her health.
Questões Inconvenientes
Inconvenient Questions
Like any curious child, Tiago is constantly asking his parents questions, but some are easier to answer than others…
Tiago Aprende a Vestir-Se
Tiago Learns to Dress Himself
Hugo helps his son Tiago get dressed up in style for a family outing.
Pedro, João e os Animais
Pedro, João, and the Animals
Animal lovers Pedro and João talk about the pets they have, and others they wish they had.
João e Dona Ana à Conversa
João and Dona Ana in Conversation
John crosses paths with Dona Ana around lunchtime. They have a respectful conversation about food and cooking.