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.
Diário De Uma Quarent(o)ena II
Quarantine Diary II
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!
Diário De Uma Quarent(o)ena I
Quarantine Diary I
A woman describes life in her apartment building during the COVID-19 crisis. Quarent(o)ena? Check the vocabulary section to see if you can decipher the play on words in the title.
A Família Martins
The Martins Family
Meet the Martins family from Porto! Learn more about what each family member does for work and how they like to spend their holidays.
Coronavírus
Coronavirus
Learn more about Portugal’s response to the outbreak of Covid-19 and how communities are adapting to protect and support each other.
No Supermercado
At the Supermarket
Susana is at the supermarket buying groceries to make food with Maria. On her way to the checkout, she calls Maria to make sure she got everything they need for their snack!
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.
Os Habitantes do Zoo
The Zoo's Inhabitants
Learn more about the history of the Lisbon Zoo and the thousands of animals that live there.
Amigas Vaidosas, Roupas Fabulosas (ANIMATED!)
Vain Friends, Fabulous Clothes (ANIMATED!)
Two elegant friends bump into each other and can’t stop complimenting each other’s fabulous clothes.
União Europeia
European Union
Explore the history of how the European Union was formed and learn the names of its member countries in Portuguese. **Correction: The United Kingdom left the EU on 31 January 2020 and entered a transition period.
Paixões e Profissões – Parte 2
Passions and Professions - Part 2
Maria joins João and Pedro to talk about all the ambitions a girl can have in the 21st century.
Um Lindo Bebé
A Beautiful Baby
The birth of a new baby prompts a colourful conversation with Tiago, who is fascinated with little Bruno.
À Caça de Descontos no Supermercado
The Hunt for Supermarket Discounts
To prepare for an upcoming birthday party that they’ll be hosting, a modern grandma and her jokester husband stock up on groceries at the local supermarket. While taking advantage of every promotion they can, will they actually remember to pick up everything they went there for in the first place?
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…
Perigo na Estrada, Pesadelo na Oficina!
Danger on the Road, Nightmare in the Shop!
Eduarda, the mechanic, deals with a customer who thinks he knows exactly what’s wrong with his car… when in fact, the biggest problem might just be the driver!
(Special guest: Eliana Silva)
Amigas Vaidosas, Roupas Fabulosas
Vain Friends, Fabulous Clothes
Two elegant friends bump into each other and can’t stop complimenting each other’s fabulous clothes!
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.
Três Amigos no Restaurante
Three Friends at the Restaurant
Pedro, João and Maria go to a restaurant and try to choose between lots of tasty and varied options.
Uma Ida Ao Supermercado
A Trip to the Supermarket
While making her way through her lengthy shopping list (containing useful food vocabulary, of course), Sra. Rosa shares her elderly wisdom with a young employee who is eager to help.
Special Guest: Eliana Silva
Maria Encontra os Colegas
Maria Meets Up With Her Colleagues
Maria is looking for a pen, but ends up chatting with Pedro and shares some snacks with him.
Hugo e Patrícia à Mesa de Jantar
Hugo and Patricia at the Dinner Table
As dinner is served, Hugo has a bitter surprise at the table that requires him to improvise.
As Crianças e os Adultos
Children and Adults
With his mother’s patient help, Tiago learns about the basics of men, women, children and adults.
Árvores Genealógicas
Family Trees
The differences between Maria and João’s names result in an engaging conversation about family and kinship.