Luísa can’t decide which dress to wear to a party, so she asks her husband for his opinion.
O Vestido Para a Festa
The Dress For The Party
Um Gato Capitalista
A Capitalist Cat
Sofia and Rui have just adopted two cats: Simba and Milka. They start to worry when they realize Simba hasn’t eaten any of his cat food. Perhaps he’s been eating something else…?
Diário de Uma Quarentona VI
Quarantine Diary VI
A woman decides to start an exercise plan to make room for all the food she plans to eat. These days stuck at home are making it impossible to resist the temptations of homemade Portuguese cuisine!
Apoio Ao Cliente
Customer Support
João calls the gas company’s customer service line after waiting all morning for a technician to show up.
Um Livro Para Uma Adolescente
A Book For A Teenager
Ana visits a bookstore to find a book for her teenage daughter.
Um Homem Desorientado
A Disoriented Man
Marco is lost! In more ways than one…
Viva o Português!
Hooray for Portuguese!
Adapted and translated from an article written by Lena Strang which was published in the latest issue of Tomorrow Magazine.
Lena Strang, originally from Finland, now lives in sunny Algarve. As a journalist for a community magazine, she has interviewed local people about their lives and researched intriguing histories behind abandoned buildings. These stories form part of two books available both in English and Portuguese: “Touching Lives/ Vidas que nos Tocam and Crossing Cultures / Culturas que se Cruzam.
You can connect with Lena and learn more about her work here.
Simone de Oliveira
Simone de Oliveira
Learn more about Simone de Oliveira, an iconic Portuguese singer and actress, who is known for her strength and boldness in the face of adversity.
O Reencontro
The Reunion
Cláudia and Tiago catch up after meeting unexpectedly in Lisbon.
Diário De Uma Quarent(o)ena V
Quarantine Diary V
Determined to make the most of another day in quarantine, a woman and her boyfriend prepare a delicious meal and “go out for lunch” on the balcony.
Cristina Abre Uma Conta
Cristina Opens an Account
Cristina opens her first bank account in Portugal.
Diário de Uma Quarent(o)ena IV
Quarantine Diary IV
A woman reflects on her experiences in quarantine as she begins another morning.
Diário De Uma Quarent(o)ena III
Quarantine Diary III
A woman adjusts to a difficult new reality by developing a more peaceful way of life and appreciating the humanity of her neighbours.
Cuidado com a Tempestade
Watch Out for the Storm
In the midst of a hurricane, the residents of a small town are facing one disaster after another. The streets are flooded and João’s house is on fire! A reporter is live on the scene to follow the events as they unfold. If only someone would get help…
Cremilde e o RostoBook
Cremilde and "RostoBook"
Learn some useful vocabulary for using the internet as Vasco patiently helps Cremilde set up her first “Rostobook” account.
A Arte de Combater o Aborrecimento Durante uma Pandemia
The Art of Fighting Boredom During a Pandemic
Discover the art of fighting off boredom during a pandemic. Do you have any other tips to share?
A Arte de Trabalhar em Casa Durante uma Pandemia
The Art of Working at Home During a Pandemic
Discover the secret art of working at home during a pandemic.
Quarentena Produtiva
Productive Quarantine
Raquel talks to Francisco about her goals to stay productive during the quarantine.
Vizinhas Solidárias
Neighbours in Solidarity
Cristina greets her neighbour Sr. Alberto and tells him about a plan to help out the older residents of their apartment building during the quarantine.
A Calçada Portuguesa
The Portuguese Sidewalk
“Calçada portuguesa”, also known as Portuguese mosaic, refers to the decorative cobblestone patterns you see lining the sidewalks throughout the country. Learn more about this impressive pavement art that has become a trademark of Portuguese cities.
Telhas Que Dão Para Construir Uma Casa
Roof Tiles You Can Build a House With
Maria is a little grumpy today and Gustavo is trying everything he can to make her feel better.
Quarentena Digital
Digital Quarantine
“A inteligência é a capacidade de adaptação à mudança.” (“Intelligence is the capacity to adapt to change.” – Stephen Hawking)
Diário De Uma Quarent(o)ena II
Quarantine Diary II
A woman continues to write in her diary about her day to day life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the anxiety surrounding the current crisis, she is discovering ways to find joy in the peaceful moments at home.
A Visita dos Avós
The Grandparents' Visit
Miguel’s mother tries desperately to get her son to clean up before a visit from his grandparents. Get familiar with the imperative verb form as she gives him instructions!