Did you know that Portugal is the world’s largest producer of cork?
Cortiça
Cork
Uma Senhoria Inesperada
An Unexpected Landlady
Joaquim finds a room to rent after a conversation with his friend Joana.
Duas Noites No Hotel
Two Nights At The Hotel
After a long flight to Portugal, Joe is hoping to relax in his hotel room. Unfortunately, the guests next door are not making it easy.
Fátima
Fatima
Fátima is one of Portugal’s most emblematic religious sites, with millions visiting the shrine each year.
Uma Relação a Fingir
Daniela is worried about her relationship and goes to her friend Zeca for advice.
O Dia a Dia da Rute
Rute's Day to Day
Learn more about Rute’s life, including her job, her family, and their busy daily routine. Keep an eye out for lots of useful verbs in the infinitive.
O Aniversário da Engraçadinha
The Funny Girl's Birthday
It’s Diana’s birthday and she hates when her guests show up late!
Viagem para Lisboa
Trip to Lisbon
Andreia and Filipe have a long day of travel ahead of them as they make their way to Lisbon by bus, plane, metro, and train.
Um Investimento a Não Perder
An Investment Not to be Missed
Carlos tells Rute about a beautiful home in Sintra that is a bit out of her price range.
Diário de Uma Quarent(o)ena IX
Quarantine Diary IX
In the final chapter of this series, a woman finds strength in the “new normal” and looks forward to new beginnings.
Diário de Uma Quarent(o)ena VIII
Quarantine Diary VIII
A woman continues the healthy routines she established during quarantine and finds more ways to enjoy time with her boyfriend as restrictions slowly begin to lift.
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.
A Língua Portuguesa
The Portuguese Language
Learn more about the history of the Portuguese language in this Shorty adapted and translated from Lena Strang‘s article in Tomorrow Magazine.
O Céu Noturno
The Night Sky
After a long day stuck indoors, Sofia and Lucas try their best to enjoy a night outside on their balcony.
Uma Educação
An Education
Patrícia and José discuss whether to send their son to public or private school.
A Caminho da Aula de Condução
On the Way to the Driving Lesson
Rita is running late to her driving class. Luckily, she runs into António who gives her a ride and asks about her upcoming test.
A Vida da Cristina
Cristina's Life
Learn more about the life, home, and daily routine of a nurse from Lisbon named Cristina.
Um Mau Corte de Cabelo
A Bad Haircut
The hairdresser is closed, so Joana has to take matters into her own hands.
A Ilha da Madeira
The Island of Madeira
Learn all about the Portuguese island of Madeira in this Shorty written by Edyta, the author of Say Yes to Madeira travel blog. This Shorty will help you learn some generic phrases, but also a couple of useful words which will definitely come in handy when visiting the island.
O Ditado
The Dictation
A teacher reads aloud to her class and then assigns homework. One student decides to share his disappointment.
O Jardim da Sereia
The Mermaid Garden
A hidden gem in the center of Coimbra, Sereia Garden is a beautiful park filled with interesting sculptures, many species of trees, and its fountain, an integral part of a long-standing university tradition.
O Almoço de Família
The Family Lunch
Inês brings her boyfriend to lunch to meet Grandpa Ernesto and the rest of the family.
Diário de uma Quarentona VII
Quarantine Diary VII
A woman in quarantine continues to stay positive by focusing on her mind and body.
O Vestido Para a Festa
The Dress For The Party
Luísa can’t decide which dress to wear to a party, so she asks her husband for his opinion.