Learn more about the city of Aveiro and why it’s known as the “Venice of Portugal”.
A Veneza de Portugal
The Venice Of Portugal
Tipos de Farinha
Types Of Flour
A customer asks a grocery store employee for help finding the right kind of flour.
Precisa-se Empregada de Limpeza
Needed: Cleaning Staff
Bernardo just started working as an assistant to a rather demanding man. One of his first tasks is to find someone to clean his boss’s home as soon as possible. He goes to his coworker, Joana, hoping for suggestions.
Consonant Sounds and the European Portuguese Alphabet
Mastering the consonant sounds are essential to understanding and speaking European Portuguese. While many sounds are similar in English, there are a handful that are extra challenging to learn and pronounce, including “s”, “r”, “lh”, “x” and “z”. Check out the complete reference guide with audio examples here! Chapters: 00:00 Intro […]
As Papas De Aveia Da Avó
Grandma's Oatmeal
João asks his grandmother to teach him how she makes her delicious oatmeal.
Os Conselhos Do Daniel
Daniel's Advice
Hear how a number of Portuguese idioms are used in conversation as Sónia discusses her love life. Check out the Idioms 2 unit for more descriptions and practice with these expressions.
Fãs de Pão
Fans Of Bread
Vera and Duarte start getting hungry while discussing what they like to eat. Notice how the regular -ar verbs, such as ficar, precisar, gostar, comprar, apanhar, and chegar are conjugated throughout the dialogue.
Já Somos YouTubers! (Video Podcast)
We're YouTubers Now!
Já Somos YouTubers!
We're YouTubers Now!
Have you been to the dentist lately? In this first-ever video podcast, we feature one of our latest Shorties and discuss useful vocabulary all about… teeth! While recording, we’re interrupted by some personal text messages that we reveal and deconstruct for your learning pleasure!
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.
Queres Vir Cá Jantar?
Want To Come Over For Dinner?
Ana and João meet unexpectedly in the park and make plans to catch up later that day.
O Segredo
The Secret
Alice and Raul discuss their favourite books as they browse the options at a local bookstore.
Um Voo Turbulento
A Turbulent Flight
Bernardo regrets buying a cheap plane ticket on Bacalhau Airways and decides to take it out on the flight attendant.
Repetição Espaçada
Spaced Repetition
Learn about Spaced Repetition, a proven memory technique, which members can put into practice with our European Portuguese Flash Cards!
Aula De Edição De Imagem
Image Editing Class
A teacher explains the basics of image editing to her class. While the students practice with tools and techniques, you can practice nasal vowels with all the words that end in -em, -am, -um, -im, and -om!
Os Tons do Português
Shades of Portuguese
We all have moments where we need some colourful language to express ourselves. (No, we’re not talking about swear words, that’s for another episode). Today we go through the whole colour spectrum while featuring the Shorty, “Um Lindo Bebé“. Do you know how to say your favourite colour in Portuguese?
O Que é Isso?
What is That?
Telma and Filipe practice their Portuguese skills at the dinner table.
É Importante Lavar os Dentes
It's Important To Clean Your Teeth
Carlos finally makes a dental appointment after a long hiatus. Given his questionable habits, the dentist has a lot of work to do!
Gustavo Aprende a Fazer Cheesecake
Gustavo Learns to Make Cheesecake
Gustavo’s mother teaches him how to make his favourite dessert.
Convidados da Festa
Party Guests
Isabel goes to a party where she doesn’t know anyone, so Eduardo tells her about each of the guests.
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.
Uma Série de Perguntas
A Series of Questions
Leonor asks Gustavo questions about his busy day.
Feiticeiros ou Universitários?
Wizards Or College Students?
Have you ever seen young people in black cloaks walking around the streets in Portugal? Learn about the origin of this tradition and how it inspired a very famous author.
O Pai Que Não Gosta De Gatos
The Father Who Doesn't Like Cats
Gabriela needs someone to take care of her cat while she’s away, so she begs her father, who definitely doesn’t like cats! Could a few weeks together give him a change of heart?