Jorge tells Rute about all the bad luck he’s had lately. As a pronunciation challenge, see if you can notice all the similar sounding words (i.e. Minimal Pairs) spread throughout the dialogue.
Um Roubo e um Rombo
A Robbery And A "Leak"
A Investigação Tem Corrido Bem
The Investigation Has Been Going Well
Detective Esteves updates Clara on the investigation. Pay special attention to how past participles are used throughout the dialogue.
A Cerimónia
The Ceremony
Teresa gets hungry and impatient during a long wedding ceremony.
Horta Dentro de Casa
Indoor Garden
Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables? You can even plant a little garden indoors!
Ir Para a Borga
Having A Fun Night Out
Toninho tries to convince his friends to go out to the club, but they’d rather stay home.
Passeio De Domingo
Sunday Walk
A couple makes the best of a sunny day by going for a walk on the beach. Verbs practice: irregular -ir verbs in the present tense
Conhecer Alguém Pela Primeira Vez
Meeting Someone For The First Time
Follow along as Daniela and João greet each other and introduce themselves.
Uma Visita a Guimarães
A Visit To Guimaraes
Learn more about the city of Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portugal.
A Serra da Estrela
The Serra Da Estrela
Learn about Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal. Correction on Line 5: We recorded this as “1933 metros”, but the actual elevation is “1993 metros”.
Museu De Serralves
Serralves Museum
The Serralves Museum is a prominent museum of contemporary art, surrounded by a large park and gardens.
A Fotografia Perfeita
The Perfect Photo
A photographer struggles to take the perfect photo. See how many minimal pairs you can find throughout the narrative.
Uma Visita Fabulosa ao Zoo
A Fabulous Visit To The Zoo
Maria and Isabel spend the day at the Lisbon Zoo.
Ready to Come About: Prologue
Pronta Para Mudar De Rumo: Prólogo
(Personal note from Joel): Sue Williams and her husband David are long-time Practice Portuguese members. After I read Sue’s sailing memoir about their adventures and hardships while crossing the ocean from Canada to Portugal (and beyond… then back home again!), I enjoyed it so much that we requested permission from Sue and her publisher to […]
Conversas Cruzadas
Cross Talk
Remote learning and working is not easy! Carlota logs into her online class just as her mother starts a work meeting. With so many voices, it becomes difficult for either of them to focus…
O João Quer Ser Famoso
João Wants To Be Famous
João is determined to become famous. He just doesn’t know how yet… This narrative uses many Portuguese-English cognates, so even as a beginner, you may be able to guess the meaning of many words!
A Ilha do Pico
Pico Island
Learn about Pico, one of the beautiful islands of the Azores and home to the highest peak in Portugal.
O Feminino e o Masculino
Feminine and Masculine
Explore the basics of using gender in Portuguese. Listen for the feminine and masculine words within these back to back introductions. The meaning of each introduction is the same, except for one important difference: the first is spoken by a female and the second is spoken by a male. Notice how the words used are […]
O Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Peneda-Gerês National Park
Learn about Peneda-Gerês National Park, a beautiful place in the north of Portugal.
À Procura de um Apartamento
Searching For An Apartment
Violeta sets up an appointment to see a 2-bedroom home for rent.
A Meditação
The Meditation
Pedro tries to teach Joana how to meditate.
À Conversa no Escritório
Chatting At The Office
Marlene and Miguel have a chat at work.
Homem de Ferro
Ironman
Learn more about the international athletics competition known as “Ironman”.
Quando a Vontade é Pouca, o Corpo é Que Paga!
When the Will is Low, it is the Body that Pays!
Renata just signed up for a gym membership and she’s determined to actually go this time…
Uma Bica Cheia? Impossível!
A Full Espresso? Impossible!
Hugo returns from a trip to Paris and complains to Matilde about his struggle to order his usual coffee.