Learn about the history of the national holiday celebrated in Portugal on December 1st.
Restauração da Independência
Restoration Of Independence
A Cidade de Leiria
The City of Leiria
Leiria is a lively city in central Portugal with a beautiful castle, year-round festivals, and plenty of pine trees!
Um Encontro na Biblioteca
An Encounter at the Library
Catarina and Tiago discuss their favorite literary genres as they look for new books to read at the library.
Por Quem Me Tomas?
Who Do You Take Me For?
Miguel has a short conversation with Bruna before heading to the grocery store. Notice how the preposition “por” is used in a variety of different contexts throughout their dialogue.
A Contar Os Dias Para As Férias
Counting The Days To Vacation
Clara talks to Luís about her upcoming travel plans. Notice how the futuro do conjuntivo is used throughout their dialogue.
Já Não É Possível Viver Sem…
It's Not Possible To Live Without...
Can Carla and Marcelo last the whole weekend without their cell phones?
As Notícias Falsas do Correio Matinal
The Fake News From The Morning Mail
Bruno is captivated by his favourite morning news program as Carlos struggles to convince him it’s all fake news.
Inspeção a um Carro Estimado
Inspection of a Cherished Car
Helena brings her car in for its required inspection. It seems she has quite a bit to learn about car maintenance…
O Convite Para o Concerto
The Invitation to the Concert
Maria is in Porto on holiday. She meets up with her friend Luís and they make plans to go to a concert at Casa da Música.
Querida, Perdi A Carteira
Honey, I Lost My Wallet
Rodrigo lost his wallet again and Márcia is helping him look for it. Throughout the dialogue, notice the different uses of the preposition “em” and how it forms contractions with many other words such as in noutro, nela, no, etc.
Pedido De Informações Ao SEF
SEF Information Request
A man calls SEF to get more information about the process of obtaining permanent residency in Portugal.
Pedir uma Cerveja
Ordering a Beer
Vitória goes out for drinks with her brother and a friend. Follow along as she orders beer in Portugal.
Comer ou Dormir, Eis a Questão
Eat or Sleep, That's the Question
Do you struggle with insomnia? Some believe that avoiding certain foods can make a huge difference in your sleep patterns.
Uma Consulta no Médico
A Doctor's Appointment
Dona Assunção has an appointment with her doctor. Some of her complaints are easier to manage than others!
A Boutique
The Boutique
Manuela goes shopping at a boutique and tries on some clothes in her size.
Lava, Estende, Dobra
Wash, Extend, Fold
Caetano does the laundry on a hot Saturday morning.
Sarilhos no Bar
Troubles at the Bar
Filipe tells Bruna the story about how he got a black eye, using many of the expressions you learned in the Idioms 1 unit.
No Balcão da Operadora
At the Service Provider's Counter
Follow along as Abel signs up for a new cell phone and internet plan.
Entrevista de Trabalho
Job Interview
Helena Abrantes is interviewing for a position in the marketing department at a large company.
Entre Marido e Mulher Não Se Mete a Colher
Don't Put a Spoon Between Husband and Wife
Tensions are running high as João and Alice arrive at a restaurant for their lunch reservation.
Liliana Investe Num Curso De Fotografia Online
Liliana Invests in an Online Photography Course
Liliana decides to use her free time to take an online photography course.
Dinossauros na Lourinhã
Dinosaurs in Lourinhã
Learn more about Dino Park, a theme park for all ages where you can explore different periods of Earth’s history and see life-size models of dinosaurs!
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.
O Portugal dos Pequenitos
Portugal for the Little Ones
Have you been to Portugal dos Pequenitos? Learn more about this park where children can play and learn as they explore miniature versions of Portugal’s homes, monuments, costumes, and more!